What are the origins of Halloween?
It takes place with the Celtic celebration since 3000 years.
In which place they put the jack-o-lanters?
Were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits.
What was the believes of the Samhai?
It was believed that the souls of the dead were closest to this world and was the best time to contact them to say good bye or ask for assistance.
Who were the creators?
The creation was of the Christian church
From what country are the Irish?
They were from Europe
In which part of America we celebrate the Halloween?
It is celebrated in the United States since 1800´s
Is Halloween related to Satan?
No it isn´t
What are the traditions of the Halloween?
Many children got customs, and get candies, they play, and scare the people.
sábado, 27 de octubre de 2007
HALLOWEEN
What day of the month is Halloween?
It is on 31 of October
Why is halloween celebrated?
Well, here in mexico many of us celebrate the two things, but the tradition of Mexico is the day of Deaths, and we use to put and ofrenda, to remember our parents that had leaved us, and we put candles, food, pumpkin, the food that they liked, also we visit the cementaries.
In mexico the children with customs, used to knock doors, to get candies, they want "calaverita".
Can you explain the history of Halloween?
The meaning is All Hallows Eve, or the night before the 'All Hallows', also called 'All Hallowmas', or 'All Saints', or 'All Souls' Day, observed on November 1. The origin of this tradition dates back 3,000 years with the celtic celebration. It was believed that the souls of the dead were closest to this world and was the best time to contact them to say good bye or to say we love them, we remember our loved parents. On this night, glowing jack-o-lanterns, carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits.It was a creation of the Christian church.
How is Halloween celebrated in your country?
Here in Mexico we use to visit cementaries, to get an ofrenda in our homes, we put also a photograph of our dead parents, and it is a big tradition, to put candles, to give them light, it seems, like they come to our houses, to eat the food they liked, we remember them.
Many of the people stay at cementaries all night since 31 to 1st or 2nd of november, they visited them.
Do you believe in ghosts?
I believe in spirits, that they have to passed many doors or dimesions, and they are around us.
What makes you afraid of ghosts?
I think that if you got many strange things, and you don´t get the solution, you start keeping afraid ideas, you are scared all time, because you don´t see them.
What are some of the symbols of Halloween?
The customs, pumpkins, witches,deaths,black cats,bad luck, candies,trick or treat, and many thinks of the unreal world.
What kind of costume are you going to wear to the Halloween party?
I´m going to be a black cat.
Is your pumpkin still out ?
Well in Mexico we use to do candy of pumpkin(dulce de calabaza)and we also put it in the ofrenda, or you can make like a lamp, beacuse you can get clean the pumpkin and also put a candle inside.
Are you still eating Halloween candy ?
well, my sister does she share me of her candies, only I got a custom and go to hallowen parties, this is so funny.
Activity
1. The celebration of Samhain used to take two days.True
2. Celtic tribes celebrated the end of summer on October 31st.True False
3. First jack-o-lanterns were carved from turnips.True
4. Jack-o-lanterns were supposed to scare away evil spirits.True
5. Samhain was the festival of satan.False
6. Halloween was celebrated in America long before 1800's.False
7. Irish settlers brought Halloween to America.True
8. The souls of the dead were believed to be closest to this world on October 31st.True
9.Burning twigs were used inside a pumpkin as a source of light.True
10. Samhain meant "Summer's End".True
It is on 31 of October
Why is halloween celebrated?
Well, here in mexico many of us celebrate the two things, but the tradition of Mexico is the day of Deaths, and we use to put and ofrenda, to remember our parents that had leaved us, and we put candles, food, pumpkin, the food that they liked, also we visit the cementaries.
In mexico the children with customs, used to knock doors, to get candies, they want "calaverita".
Can you explain the history of Halloween?
The meaning is All Hallows Eve, or the night before the 'All Hallows', also called 'All Hallowmas', or 'All Saints', or 'All Souls' Day, observed on November 1. The origin of this tradition dates back 3,000 years with the celtic celebration. It was believed that the souls of the dead were closest to this world and was the best time to contact them to say good bye or to say we love them, we remember our loved parents. On this night, glowing jack-o-lanterns, carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits.It was a creation of the Christian church.
How is Halloween celebrated in your country?
Here in Mexico we use to visit cementaries, to get an ofrenda in our homes, we put also a photograph of our dead parents, and it is a big tradition, to put candles, to give them light, it seems, like they come to our houses, to eat the food they liked, we remember them.
Many of the people stay at cementaries all night since 31 to 1st or 2nd of november, they visited them.
Do you believe in ghosts?
I believe in spirits, that they have to passed many doors or dimesions, and they are around us.
What makes you afraid of ghosts?
I think that if you got many strange things, and you don´t get the solution, you start keeping afraid ideas, you are scared all time, because you don´t see them.
What are some of the symbols of Halloween?
The customs, pumpkins, witches,deaths,black cats,bad luck, candies,trick or treat, and many thinks of the unreal world.
What kind of costume are you going to wear to the Halloween party?
I´m going to be a black cat.
Is your pumpkin still out ?
Well in Mexico we use to do candy of pumpkin(dulce de calabaza)and we also put it in the ofrenda, or you can make like a lamp, beacuse you can get clean the pumpkin and also put a candle inside.
Are you still eating Halloween candy ?
well, my sister does she share me of her candies, only I got a custom and go to hallowen parties, this is so funny.
Activity
1. The celebration of Samhain used to take two days.True
2. Celtic tribes celebrated the end of summer on October 31st.True False
3. First jack-o-lanterns were carved from turnips.True
4. Jack-o-lanterns were supposed to scare away evil spirits.True
5. Samhain was the festival of satan.False
6. Halloween was celebrated in America long before 1800's.False
7. Irish settlers brought Halloween to America.True
8. The souls of the dead were believed to be closest to this world on October 31st.True
9.Burning twigs were used inside a pumpkin as a source of light.True
10. Samhain meant "Summer's End".True
jueves, 18 de octubre de 2007
My partners Work
The last class we chose a topic, in which we have to work, well, this are the comments, for my partners work.
I think the topic that Lupita chose is very interesting, because Cleopatra was one of the most wonderful women in the historyand the life of egipt is very extend, and it is really interesting.
Richie and Alan chose an article of the astronauts, which I think this is one of the most important achievements of the men, the topic was about an expedition with a satellital,in which the astronauts were trying to found life.
Victor chose "Salem Witches" it is a text about women who were killed because the people of the town thought they were a menace, I think this is horrible, but people got many strange ideasand this are the effects.
Fernando Mora chose a topic of handwritting of genius, and he thought he was a genius because he got bad letter, jaja this was funny, he also made a puzzle of family members and a questionary of genious.
Kejikus made a galapagos game, I think this is a creative idea.
I think the topic that Lupita chose is very interesting, because Cleopatra was one of the most wonderful women in the historyand the life of egipt is very extend, and it is really interesting.
Richie and Alan chose an article of the astronauts, which I think this is one of the most important achievements of the men, the topic was about an expedition with a satellital,in which the astronauts were trying to found life.
Victor chose "Salem Witches" it is a text about women who were killed because the people of the town thought they were a menace, I think this is horrible, but people got many strange ideasand this are the effects.
Fernando Mora chose a topic of handwritting of genius, and he thought he was a genius because he got bad letter, jaja this was funny, he also made a puzzle of family members and a questionary of genious.
Kejikus made a galapagos game, I think this is a creative idea.
martes, 16 de octubre de 2007
work "Women of the Century"
Hi teacher and partners! in this time I made a type of resume in which I explain the most important contributions, of the american women.
Rodríguez Sánchez Diana Ivonne grupo: 411
Women of he Century
I´m going to explain one of the most important topics, of the worl, how women have been fighting for our liberties, and to show to the men that we are the same like them.
For example since 1900 in the United States we can see the first women who envolved in the topic of politic, we are talking about Carrie Chapman Catt who succed Susan B. Anthony.
In 1903 Wilbur Wright made the first airplane fight, this is so important to the society, because of that we can see United States export and import products, so it helped to have a good economical position.
In 1908 we can see we celebrate the women´s day.
In 1913 Alec Paul founded the National Woman’s Party to abolish discrimination against women.
In 1919 the women can vote.
1920´s the women at school
The women enter to schools and start graduating.
In 1928 the women entered in the Olympic game.
Jane admas won the first nobel peace prize in 1931.
In 1932 Hattie Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
At 1943 The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is founded.
Eleanor Roosevelt becomes the nation’s first lady in 1932, forever changing the role of the president’s wife. Here she speaks at a convention in Washington, D.C.
The Andrews Sisters are a popular singing group of the 1940s, with wartime hits such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”
In 1955 Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a bus, sparking the Montgomery bus boycott, this was one of the problems who encourages Martin Luther King to began the revolution.
In 1970 was the era of liberation, here the women got better studies and preparation, and got jobs.
In the actually the women has the same rights like the men, women and men got the same opportunities.
Rodríguez Sánchez Diana Ivonne grupo: 411
Women of he Century
I´m going to explain one of the most important topics, of the worl, how women have been fighting for our liberties, and to show to the men that we are the same like them.
For example since 1900 in the United States we can see the first women who envolved in the topic of politic, we are talking about Carrie Chapman Catt who succed Susan B. Anthony.
In 1903 Wilbur Wright made the first airplane fight, this is so important to the society, because of that we can see United States export and import products, so it helped to have a good economical position.
In 1908 we can see we celebrate the women´s day.
In 1913 Alec Paul founded the National Woman’s Party to abolish discrimination against women.
In 1919 the women can vote.
1920´s the women at school
The women enter to schools and start graduating.
In 1928 the women entered in the Olympic game.
Jane admas won the first nobel peace prize in 1931.
In 1932 Hattie Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
At 1943 The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is founded.
Eleanor Roosevelt becomes the nation’s first lady in 1932, forever changing the role of the president’s wife. Here she speaks at a convention in Washington, D.C.
The Andrews Sisters are a popular singing group of the 1940s, with wartime hits such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”
In 1955 Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a bus, sparking the Montgomery bus boycott, this was one of the problems who encourages Martin Luther King to began the revolution.
In 1970 was the era of liberation, here the women got better studies and preparation, and got jobs.
In the actually the women has the same rights like the men, women and men got the same opportunities.
jueves, 4 de octubre de 2007
The women century
Hi teacher Marsella and parners! I choose the topic of "Women of the century", because it is a very important topic, it seems the evolution in the society it talks about the contributions of women since 100 yers and the life they´ve got, it takes a look of how women didn´t have the same possibilities of men and the same rights, this topic talks about the history of american women and the contributions they made.
In this topic, we can found contributions of women in sports,in artist, in politic facts, etc.
I like very much this topic, becuase I can learned and I am admire of how women have change the thinks the men got.
Because 100 years after the man thought the place of the women was in the hise, now we know, the women have the same posibilities , and now they can desenvolved in a professional way.
In my plan of work I want to made a timeline, it will have only the most important contributions of the american women.
Resource:
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/womenofthecentury/phenomenalwomen/index.html
In this topic, we can found contributions of women in sports,in artist, in politic facts, etc.
I like very much this topic, becuase I can learned and I am admire of how women have change the thinks the men got.
Because 100 years after the man thought the place of the women was in the hise, now we know, the women have the same posibilities , and now they can desenvolved in a professional way.
In my plan of work I want to made a timeline, it will have only the most important contributions of the american women.
Resource:
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/womenofthecentury/phenomenalwomen/index.html
domingo, 30 de septiembre de 2007
Answers
Answers
1.-What is the text about?
It is about the new and the last book of Harry Potter,it´s name is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it takes a look about how the books of JK Rowling had been maintened the attention of the audience of each book, also it says a general vision of Harry Potter a wizzard who studies at howarts. the books of Harry Potter had been interesting for us because it talks about a world of magic, fantasy, it is also a detective a story like a thriller that envolves adults. And it also talks about the reading, that it has become cool for the children, Amanda Craig that is yhe person that is being interview recomend us books of a new author Phillip Pullman.
2.-Do we know how many books were sold at midnight the day it was published?
No, it only mention that million of boys bought the book, and it is in 93 conuntries, it also has 12 million of copies only in the US.
3.-Who is Amanda Craig? she is an author and she is critisizing thelast book of Harry Potter.
4.-How is fantasy described?
it is a type of fiction featuring imaginary worlds and magical events to be down to something to be the result of something irresistible, that happens in the Harry Potter´s books.
5.-Which two things explain the popularity of the book?
They are plots and it is like a detective story, a thriller and she becomes the magical world seemed real. She envolve young people as adults.
6.- Why JK Rowling books make wonderful films?
JK Rowling is also often praised for being a very cinematic writer which is why her books make wonderful films.
She writes about magic but dhe seemed very real , in a real world.
7.-Why is JKR more respected? she’s probably most respected for encouraging so many millions of young people to read fiction. She’s made them interested in it; she’s ‘turned them on to’ reading. And so now, reading is ‘cooler’ – it’s much more fashionable than it was. She invites to the young people to keep reading a magical story.
8.- Who is Phillip Pullman?
He is a children´s writter,and Amanda Craig recommend us to read his books.
1.-What is the text about?
It is about the new and the last book of Harry Potter,it´s name is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it takes a look about how the books of JK Rowling had been maintened the attention of the audience of each book, also it says a general vision of Harry Potter a wizzard who studies at howarts. the books of Harry Potter had been interesting for us because it talks about a world of magic, fantasy, it is also a detective a story like a thriller that envolves adults. And it also talks about the reading, that it has become cool for the children, Amanda Craig that is yhe person that is being interview recomend us books of a new author Phillip Pullman.
2.-Do we know how many books were sold at midnight the day it was published?
No, it only mention that million of boys bought the book, and it is in 93 conuntries, it also has 12 million of copies only in the US.
3.-Who is Amanda Craig? she is an author and she is critisizing thelast book of Harry Potter.
4.-How is fantasy described?
it is a type of fiction featuring imaginary worlds and magical events to be down to something to be the result of something irresistible, that happens in the Harry Potter´s books.
5.-Which two things explain the popularity of the book?
They are plots and it is like a detective story, a thriller and she becomes the magical world seemed real. She envolve young people as adults.
6.- Why JK Rowling books make wonderful films?
JK Rowling is also often praised for being a very cinematic writer which is why her books make wonderful films.
She writes about magic but dhe seemed very real , in a real world.
7.-Why is JKR more respected? she’s probably most respected for encouraging so many millions of young people to read fiction. She’s made them interested in it; she’s ‘turned them on to’ reading. And so now, reading is ‘cooler’ – it’s much more fashionable than it was. She invites to the young people to keep reading a magical story.
8.- Who is Phillip Pullman?
He is a children´s writter,and Amanda Craig recommend us to read his books.
jueves, 27 de septiembre de 2007
harry potter and the Deathly Hallows
Amber: Hello, I’m Amber and this is bbclearningenglish.com. In Entertainment today, we listen to a review of the seventh, and last, Harry Potter book - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – which millions of children (and adults) rushed out to buy at midnight on the day it was published simultaneously in 93 countries! It had a print run of 12 million in the US alone! After 10 years of twists and turns in the life of the young wizard, Harry Potter, there’s a final confrontation between Harry and a highly evil character. It’s a dark rollercoaster ride, with Harry on the run most of the time. And if the sales figures are true – this is officially the fastest selling book in history! We’ll hear from the author and book critic Amanda Craig. As soon as she got hold of her copy, she sat on the sofa reading it for ‘6 hours solid’ - she didn’t put it down until she’d finished! So what’s so magical about the Harry Potter books? Well, Amanda Craig has an interesting answer to that question. She quotes JK Rowling who has said she doesn’t really like ‘fantasy’ – that’s a type of fiction featuring imaginary worlds and magical events! (We have the related adjectives ‘fantastic’ and ‘fantastical’ – meaning - not real, strange and imaginary.) Amanda Craig says the world of Harry Potter is so ‘irresistible’ – it’s so overpowering – because of two things. She says it’s a result of – ‘it’s down to’ – two things. Try to catch what they are.Amanda Craig: ‘One of the most interesting things about her is that she’s said that she doesn’t really like fantasy. And in fact, if you look at the way that she’s written it, I think the explanation for why she’d so popular is down to two things – one is that in every book she’s sort of writing a detective story or a thriller, and there’s where adults have got on to the whole series, but the other more interesting thing is she’s actually made the magical world seem real, seem something you could just walk into off Tottenham Court Road, and by doing that she’s also correspondingly made reality more magical, and I think that’s what’s so irresistible about her vision, her … you know, Harry’s whole world that it’s a world in which wizards do have to learn magic, they have to do homework, and that’s really delightful.’Amber: So Amanda Craig explains that she thinks the magical power of the Harry Potter books is down to the exciting stories or plots – every book is like a detective story or thriller. And this is why adults like the books; this is why adults have ‘got on to’ them, why they have become interested in them. And the books make the magical seem real – as real as Tottenham Court Road - a busy road of shops and cafes in central London! And they make the real world seem magical – that is clever isn’t it?Amber: JK Rowling is also often praised for being a very cinematic writer which is why her books make wonderful films. But she’s probably most respected for encouraging so many millions of young people to read fiction. She’s made them interested in it; she’s ‘turned them on to’ reading. And so now, reading is ‘cooler’ – it’s much more fashionable than it was. She’s stopped reading from being ‘killed off’ by computer games and she’s ‘paved the way’, she’s prepared the way, for another great children’s writer! Try to catch his name.Amanda Craig: ‘I think a lot more children have been turned on to reading and reading has become a lot cooler than it was. It was real danger of just being killed off by game boxes and computers and I think – yes! – and she’s paved the way for another really great children’s writer which is Phillip Pullman, who has it all, I think!’Amber: So if you’ve enjoyed the Harry Potter books, try reading Philip Pullman’s stories. Loads of adults think they’re brilliant too! Start with ‘His Dark Materials’… Now let’s recap the language we focussed on. fantasy – a type of fiction featuring imaginary worlds and magical events to be down to something – to be the result of something irresistible – overpowering cooler – more fashionable to be killed off – to be ended paved the way – prepared the way More entertainment news stories and language explanations next time at bbclearningenglish.comANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.1. What is the text about?2. Do we know how many books were sold at midnight the day it was published?3. Who is Amanda Craig?4. How is "fantasy" described?5. Which two things explain the popularity of the book?6. Why JK Rowling books make wonderful films?7. Why is JKR more respected?8. Who is Phillip Pullman?
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