Thursday 13 December 2012
Winter Traditions in Turkey
Saint Nicholas, or Father Christmas as you may know him, is the person that they celebrate in Turkey on the 6th December. He was born in Patara, a small town in Turkey. People remember him because of his generosity and people say that he always had his pockets filled with sweets to give to children in the street. It is for this reason that he is still celebrated today.
Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yillliniz Kutlu Olsun! That is how you say 'Merry Christmas!' in Turkish! However, Christmas is very different in Turkey compared to Christmas in Spain or the United Kingdom. There are lots of Christmas trees and you can hear Christmas carols everywhere that you go but nobody celebrates or exchanges gifts.
In Turkey, the 31st of December is the most important day. Traditional food such as turkey filled with chestnuts is served and children receive small presents.
If you want to learn more about Turkish traditions in winter, please click the link:
http://www.sakkara.de/en/299/
The next link is also very interesting. It is about another winter festival called the 'Whirling Dervishes'. It is celebrated by some Muslim people.
http://www.journeymart.com/holidays-ideas/festivals/whirling-dervishes-festival-turkey.aspx
Saint Nicholas, or Father Christmas as you may know him, is the person that they celebrate in Turkey on the 6th December. He was born in Patara, a small town in Turkey. People remember him because of his generosity and people say that he always had his pockets filled with sweets to give to children in the street. It is for this reason that he is still celebrated today.
Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yillliniz Kutlu Olsun! That is how you say 'Merry Christmas!' in Turkish! However, Christmas is very different in Turkey compared to Christmas in Spain or the United Kingdom. There are lots of Christmas trees and you can hear Christmas carols everywhere that you go but nobody celebrates or exchanges gifts.
In Turkey, the 31st of December is the most important day. Traditional food such as turkey filled with chestnuts is served and children receive small presents.
If you want to learn more about Turkish traditions in winter, please click the link:
http://www.sakkara.de/en/299/
The next link is also very interesting. It is about another winter festival called the 'Whirling Dervishes'. It is celebrated by some Muslim people.
http://www.journeymart.com/holidays-ideas/festivals/whirling-dervishes-festival-turkey.aspx
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Thursday 15 November 2012
Hello! My name is Ellie!
Hello everyone! Do you know who I am? I am your new English Language Assistant and I am here in Granada to help you all to improve your English. My name is Ellie and I am twenty-three years old. I come from a small village called Portlethen, near Aberdeen in the North-East of Scotland. It is very cold and wet in my country and it rains almost every day so I am happy to be in Granada where it is mostly sunny and warm. I have two brothers called Richard and David. Richard is twenty-one and David is nearly nineteen but they are both much taller than me now. I also have three cats and two guinea pigs at home.
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Wednesday 30 May 2012
The Earth and Water
The most recent unit the students are learning is about the earth and water. The earth consists of air, land and water. On the earth there are lakes, rivers, seas, plants, and ice. The students are learning the seasons and the weather in each. We also talked about conserving water and how we need it for drinking, watering plants, washing our hands, bathing, and brushing our teeth. Also, water is a liquid that can turn into ice when it is cold and turn into vapor when it is hot. Water can accumulate in the clouds and fall to the earth in the form of rain or snow. We must protect our earth.
The most recent unit the students are learning is about the earth and water. The earth consists of air, land and water. On the earth there are lakes, rivers, seas, plants, and ice. The students are learning the seasons and the weather in each. We also talked about conserving water and how we need it for drinking, watering plants, washing our hands, bathing, and brushing our teeth. Also, water is a liquid that can turn into ice when it is cold and turn into vapor when it is hot. Water can accumulate in the clouds and fall to the earth in the form of rain or snow. We must protect our earth.
Plants
In the next unit the students learned about plants and their importance. We learned about different types of plants: trees, bushes, and grass. Plants are very important for our lives because they provide oxygen, food, wood, fabric, paper, perfume and medicine. Additionally, we discussed which parts of a plant we eat with examples. We can eat the root, stem, leaves, fruit, seeds, and flowers. We can eat the apples of a tree, the leaves of lettuce, and the seeds of sunflowers. We learned how to take care of plants and how essential they are for our lives and the world.
In the next unit the students learned about plants and their importance. We learned about different types of plants: trees, bushes, and grass. Plants are very important for our lives because they provide oxygen, food, wood, fabric, paper, perfume and medicine. Additionally, we discussed which parts of a plant we eat with examples. We can eat the root, stem, leaves, fruit, seeds, and flowers. We can eat the apples of a tree, the leaves of lettuce, and the seeds of sunflowers. We learned how to take care of plants and how essential they are for our lives and the world.
Animals
The first and second grade learned about animals, both farm and wild animals. The students learned different type of farm animals like cows, horses, pigs, and chickens, as well as wild animals like lions, monkeys, eagles, and sharks. We also learned how to classify these animals. We talked about if the animals had legs or wings and the way they move. For example, we learned what animals walk, run, fly, swim or slide. The students had fun talking about their favorite animals and learning to describe them.
The first and second grade learned about animals, both farm and wild animals. The students learned different type of farm animals like cows, horses, pigs, and chickens, as well as wild animals like lions, monkeys, eagles, and sharks. We also learned how to classify these animals. We talked about if the animals had legs or wings and the way they move. For example, we learned what animals walk, run, fly, swim or slide. The students had fun talking about their favorite animals and learning to describe them.
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Landscape
Another topic the students studied was landscapes. We learned the differences between coastal and interior landscape, as well as humanized and non-humanized. Some examples of a coastal landscape are islands, sea, oceans, sand, and beaches. Interior landscapes include rivers, forests, plains, lakes, and mountains. A few students wrote about a trip they took with their family and we later translated it into English. We searched for photos of beautiful landscapes to help understand the vocabulary.
Another topic the students studied was landscapes. We learned the differences between coastal and interior landscape, as well as humanized and non-humanized. Some examples of a coastal landscape are islands, sea, oceans, sand, and beaches. Interior landscapes include rivers, forests, plains, lakes, and mountains. A few students wrote about a trip they took with their family and we later translated it into English. We searched for photos of beautiful landscapes to help understand the vocabulary.
Thanksgiving
In November, the students learned about the holiday Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an American holiday at the end of November. On this day, families get together for a large meal and give thanks to the important things in their life. The students learned about typical Thanksgiving food like turkey, gravy, cranberies, mashed potatoes, corn bread and pumpkin pie. We wrote example thank you notes too. Also, we did an arts and craft activity to celebrate Thanksgiving. The students outlined their hands to make a turkey. The students then colored in their turkey drawings. We learned a lot about Thanksgiving!
In November, the students learned about the holiday Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an American holiday at the end of November. On this day, families get together for a large meal and give thanks to the important things in their life. The students learned about typical Thanksgiving food like turkey, gravy, cranberies, mashed potatoes, corn bread and pumpkin pie. We wrote example thank you notes too. Also, we did an arts and craft activity to celebrate Thanksgiving. The students outlined their hands to make a turkey. The students then colored in their turkey drawings. We learned a lot about Thanksgiving!
Healthy Foods in Andalucia
With the second grade, we made a map of Andalucia and attached pictures of healthy food that can be found in each province. Students took turns coloring the poster and putting the pictures of food in the correct places. While working on this poster, students learned the English names like Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Seville. Next to the map, there is a description of the most popular foods in English with ingredients. Some foods that were included were cous-cous, olive oil, migas, fried fish, wine, and paella.
With the second grade, we made a map of Andalucia and attached pictures of healthy food that can be found in each province. Students took turns coloring the poster and putting the pictures of food in the correct places. While working on this poster, students learned the English names like Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Seville. Next to the map, there is a description of the most popular foods in English with ingredients. Some foods that were included were cous-cous, olive oil, migas, fried fish, wine, and paella.
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Halloween
Halloween was an activity for the whole school. All of the students dressed up like ghosts wearing black bags with ghosts attached. The students also wore pumpkin masks. The children enjoyed making their own outfits to celebrate halloween. Even the faculty dressed up that day. The children showed off their costumes on the playground and got lots of candy. Each class participated in halloween activities including arts and crafts and songs. The first and second graders created a poster with ghosts, pumpkins, and bats-typical halloween figures. Halloween was a fun celebration for both the teachers and the students.
Halloween was an activity for the whole school. All of the students dressed up like ghosts wearing black bags with ghosts attached. The students also wore pumpkin masks. The children enjoyed making their own outfits to celebrate halloween. Even the faculty dressed up that day. The children showed off their costumes on the playground and got lots of candy. Each class participated in halloween activities including arts and crafts and songs. The first and second graders created a poster with ghosts, pumpkins, and bats-typical halloween figures. Halloween was a fun celebration for both the teachers and the students.
My School
A topic the first grade talked about was "My School". They learned school subjects, different parts of a school (such as the classroom, hallways, etc.), and the alphabet. The subjects they learned were Physical Education, Music, English, Maths, and Science. Additional vocabulary related to the school includes teacher, playground and toilets. The children had fun singing the alphabet in English and creating a poster to hang in the hallway.
A topic the first grade talked about was "My School". They learned school subjects, different parts of a school (such as the classroom, hallways, etc.), and the alphabet. The subjects they learned were Physical Education, Music, English, Maths, and Science. Additional vocabulary related to the school includes teacher, playground and toilets. The children had fun singing the alphabet in English and creating a poster to hang in the hallway.
The Body
Another topic we learned about was the body. The children learned the English names for the different body parts. For example, the students labeled the feet, arms, legs, hands, and head of a stenciled body. On the face, the students leanred the words eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. A fun activity for the students was singing the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes".
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes Lyrics
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
knees and toes
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
knees and toes
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
knees and toes
In addition to body parts, the students also learned action verbs that have to do with the body. Some of the words included swim, run, jump, dance, and sit down. The students enjoyed coloring and labeling the body.
Another topic we learned about was the body. The children learned the English names for the different body parts. For example, the students labeled the feet, arms, legs, hands, and head of a stenciled body. On the face, the students leanred the words eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. A fun activity for the students was singing the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes".
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes Lyrics
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
knees and toes
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
knees and toes
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
knees and toes
In addition to body parts, the students also learned action verbs that have to do with the body. Some of the words included swim, run, jump, dance, and sit down. The students enjoyed coloring and labeling the body.
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Good Manners
Our first topic this year was . During this topic we learned proper classroom manners. In the classroom it is important to...
1. Wait your turn
2. Use "please" and "thank you"
3. Listen to your teacher and your friends
4. Cooperate with others
5. Sit down properly
6. Tidy up
Some other good manners we talked about are remembering to use our indoor voices, be polite, and take turns. We need to walk, not run in the hallways. In the classroom we put our hand up to ask or answer a question. We also share with our classmates. We always listen to others and do our work quietly. The students try to always to do their best. We learned many important lessons in the topic!
1. Wait your turn
2. Use "please" and "thank you"
3. Listen to your teacher and your friends
4. Cooperate with others
5. Sit down properly
6. Tidy up
Some other good manners we talked about are remembering to use our indoor voices, be polite, and take turns. We need to walk, not run in the hallways. In the classroom we put our hand up to ask or answer a question. We also share with our classmates. We always listen to others and do our work quietly. The students try to always to do their best. We learned many important lessons in the
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Good morning everybody in Abencerrajes Community
Here we are with Helene, our American asssitant, and the Abencerrajes English teachers and we have started this blog in order to communicate about our Bilingual project with all of you! We hope you enjoy our blog and are excited to share our experiences here at Abencerrajes!
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