Summer Holidays

Feeling nervous about the exams?

Slow Movement

This time I will insert a video about the Slow Movement before working on the topic in class. It is a bit long (almost 20 minutes), but worth watching. The paradox is that the talker, Carl Honore, speaks really fast.

If you want to listen and read the subtitles, go to 

and click on the subtitles bar under the main window.

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, by Mark Haddon

On Wednesday 6th May we had a lesson in which we talked about different aspects of "The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time". The debate was very interesting and many ideas were expressed. The general opinion about the book was very positive. Here I leave you a video of a "rapid review" which reflects some of the things we mentioned in class (we dealt with many many more aspects):

We also learnt that  autism and Asperger Syndrome are not exactly the same thing although they share many common features. We finally watched and discussed some videos from a campaign in the UK which is trying to make us aware of the existence of people with behavioural differences caused by this syndrome.

One aspect we mentioned is how some scenes and ideas might seem comical in the book when that is not the intention of the main character, something which is clearly reflected in some of the videos too.

These are the videos:

Finally, here is an interview with the author of the book, Mark Haddon, which is worth reading.

DREAM HOUSES

Here is an interesting link to a site where you can build your dream house with the help of a famous architect: Frank Lloyd Wright. Click on the picture to get there and then click on "begin your design". You just have to follow the instructions and read the tips.

There are limitations, as you have to choose among the options given, but it is a funny way to learn some vocabulary about different aspects of building a house, using simple language, while you see how your dream house takes shape. This might be a good link for Technology Teachers.