Interesting note

For those of you interested in going to Sweden, check out this link about Umea.

WHO IS IT?

3L Masterpiece.
Created by class description.
Drawn by Iacopo.

Describe yourself or someone else at our school. 

Do NOT say who it is.
Can anyone GUESS who it is?

Adjectives and Music

Ajectives are used to describe people, places and things. 

The songs you sing are full of adjectives. In class, I suggested, "(You're AMAZING) Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars.

What songs come to your mind? 

Add a link in the comments section below.

Now on Facebook

To continue the project, you must sign up with our group on Facebook. 

Search for:   Comenius - European? Global? Who Are We?

Coming Home-Giulia, Andrea, and Yuri

HI know you had a great time in Wales. How does it feel to be back? Would you like to share your experiences with the rest of the students?
If you have photos you'd like to share, let me know. Remember to check out the Welsh website.

Info for Wales Trip

WEATHER in WALES

Here is an unofficial program:

Thurs: reception by the mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taff and the National Museum of Wales art gallery

Fri: Brecon Beacons National Park 

Sat: Cardiff Castle and shopping

Check back for information on your hosts.

Evaluation Document

Click to open the Evaluation Document.
You can write your ideas directly on the document and print it out. Be sure to save a copy first!

Welcome Back!

How was your first day back at school?
Write about it in the comments section!

CALENDAR PHOTOS

Please vote for your favorite photo to be on the calendar. Each school can choose 2.

At the moment, another teacher has chosen for everyone. If you don't speak up now, forever hold your peace! To give your opinion, take the polls on the right!
 
To view ALL of the artwork, please click here.
To view the photos chosen by the teacher, click here.


Pass the word on! You must decide BEFORE Sept. 20.

Trip to Wales Oct.6

Who is interested in going to Wales in October?

Project Website

The Welsh school has published each schools' photos here.
Have a look and give your opinion.

Believe it or not!

Hi everyone. I hope you're having a great summer. Just a note for Ilenia and Francesco that their Comenius partners have finally responded. Maybe some others have too(?)
Check out Moodle sometime.
See you in September.

Portraits from Partners

Ilenia and Giulia G are on CD covers from Sweden!

Did your partners ever write to you?

SIX PORTRAITS

Here are the 6 portraits you chose.
Congratulations--Raffaela, Giulia F., Giulia G., Andrea, Tommaso e Yuri!

Portraits

I have uploaded all 12 portraits. I believe I am missing just one (Roberta S's). Start viewing them now, so you know which to vote for on Friday.
We can send 6.

Trinity Exams

GOOD LUCK on your ORALS tomorrow!

Examples of Photo Montage

Here are some photo montages that Ms. Korth's students have done. This could give you some more ideas.

FRIDAY, MAY 7

CHECK MOODLE to see the photos your partner has sent you.

Giulia B., Roberta C., Yuri, Giulia G., Raffaella e Roberta S. can all work on their partners' photos tomorrow at Comenius. 

Everyone else must have 3 photos to work with.

Trinity Topics

All of you be ready with your topics on Friday. It would be nice to know what you've chosen--write your topic in "comments." 

Be ready to be put in the HOT SEAT! 

Malcom in the Middle

Roberta, there are several sites that have Malcom in the Middle episodes. Some sites require registration.
Poker and other episodes
Different seasons
More episodes
Another site
One more


I think these should keep you busy for a while!

Check Moodle

Be sure to check the Forum for photos and responses.

Roberta S + Roberta C:  your partners have responded to you!

PHOTOS SENT: Updated List

Situation for photos sent:

O PHOTOS:    1 Photo:          2 Photos          3 Photos:

Enrico C.       Giulia C          Tommaso O.        Giulia B. X 

Ivan D.        Edoardo P.           Ilenia M.          Raffaela A.  X          

Nicola D.                                                     Roberta C. X             

Iacopo B.                                                       Giulia F. 
Ginevra G.                                                    Yuri F.  X

                                                                   Giulia G.

                                                                   Annalisa S.

                                                                   Cristopher N.         

                                                                    Roberta S.  X

                                                                    Francesco C.

                                                                    Lucilla B.
                                                                    Andrea L.

x = partner has sent 3 photos. You can do the portrait part.
Who will get to the last column the quickest?
If you need help, let me know!

3 PHOTOS

Please send your photos to your partner. If your partner does not respond, you can work with the self-portraits done on the island, but make sure YOU do YOUR part!
Please check the March 28 post for more information.

EASTER FUN!

Try some Easter word searches. Play against the clock. Let us know how fast you are!
Create your own beautiful Easter Egg!
Read a fun Easter story.
Watch this Easter video on the History Channel.
A good musical to see during your vacation is Jesus Christ Superstar.

HAPPY EASTER! Enjoy your vacation! See you on April 16, ready to work on the project!

If any of you have photos of the Elba or Paris trip that you'd like to add to the blog, let me know.

Comenius Project Deadline

You MUST send your 3 photos to your partner immediately!

The deadline for the 3 photos project is MAY 31. Try to learn as much as possible about your partner through emails so you can finish his/her portrait BEFORE then.
Each school will select 6 portraits to send BEFORE that date. 

Giulia Bini and Raffaella are the only students who have sent their 3 photos. 
Please send your photos to your partners during this break!  

Yuri, I see you have a new partner: His name is Zach Edwards and he's from the UK.

Comenius Group at Napoleon's Villa on Elba

Can you find yourself in this picture? We look very attentive and eager to have our picture taken, don't we?

Emails

Remember to check the Feb. 6 posting for questions to ask your partners.

Did anyone have a pancake party?

COMENIUS

Remember to wear whatever you think makes you look Italian.
Bring your cameras and connecting cables! 

ALSO: Remember your magazines for class.

PANCAKE DAY

Tomorrow is PANCAKE DAY. By popular request, I am republishing my pancake recipe.

Have a pancake party and let me know all about it. If you take a video, we can upload it to the blog!

1)  Stir together dry ingredients:

2 1/2 cups flour

4 tablespoons sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2)  Mix 2 beaten eggs; 2 cups milk; and 2 tablespoons cooking oil

3) Add liquid mix to dry ingredients and stir until lumpy.

4) Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto a hot griddle. Cook until golden brown. Turn to cook other side when pancake has a bubbly surface and slightly dry edges.

Mock Maple Syrup:

Put equal amounts of water, white sugar and brown sugar in a pan and boil for about one minute.

Serve warm over pancakes.

Click here for metric conversion
For a Visual Food Dictionary click here
For more dictionary help
Pancake video

Commenting on Photos

PRACTICE making comments on the photos we have uploaded. (Click on "Comenius4Kids Photos").

Consider the following while making your comments:

• Expression
• Posture/pose
• Activity or action taking place
• Relationship with the camera (does he/she like getting photographed? Is he/she photogenic?)
• Location and background 
• Other people in the photo
• Age 
• Clothing
• Obects

Keep in mind the particular questions you will be asking your foreign partner. You will need to think of at least 8.

• Who is in the background?
• Where are you?
• Why are you smiling/frowning/laughing?
• Why is that object/person important to you?

 What can you learn about the person from the photograph?

Some of you still need to send photos. Remember you need 3.

Suggestion: choose photos that you think represent you. There are too many "kissing" photos and most of the photos are similar. You need more variety.

Who are the February students of the Month?

What are your topics?

1L Raffaela: Hip Hop 
3L Roberta: Skiing

4L??? 

5L still Susy; shopping

Photos and more

I have uploaded all of the photos you sent me. If you would like to add more, just send me an email! I think any of you can make comments or tag the photos, so try it!

Fuliva--will you send me the photo you'd like for the Blogger of the Month, PLEASE???

Who are the students of the month for FEBRUARY?

Blogger of the Month

It looks like there may be a new "blogger of the month." Giulia G, may I have a photo of you, please?

FOR FRIDAY, January 22

Remember to bring a digital camera on Friday and its USB cable for uploading your photos.

The new issue of your magazines have arrived!

The Club (4L+5L) cover story is on Lady GaGa.
Check out her website before Friday!

The Team cover story is on Pixie Lott. Do you know who this 18 year old British singer is? Find out before Friday.

Andrea: there is also a story on Federer v. Nadal.

Comenius Comments

Comment on today's Comenius discussion. What makes up your identity? Do you agree with what was said? Do you have any different ideas? REMEMBER to correct the work done last week. Use the comment section in the last post.

Reflections: Identity

Please insert your essays below in the comment section.

Groups: MAKE YOUR CORRECTIONS!

Please correct the mistakes. It will help you prepare for Trinity!!!

The New Year

You know how to say "Buon Anno!" in English "Happy New Year!" But do you know how to say it in the languages of our partners? How do they celebrate? How did YOU celebrate? What traditions do you have?
Ein gutes neues Jahr!
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!Gott Nytt År!Gelukkig nieuwjaar!

Did anyone make any New Year's resolutions?