lunes, 13 de junio de 2016

Life

 
LIFE

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Life is the best gift you have
So, enjoy it without regretting
Live immensely happy
As the birds in the sky.

                                                                                 
Avoid that your eyes cry of pain
On the contrary, crying of happiness and joy,
Do not blame life for your suffering
Only give thanks for this wonderful opportunity.


Removes everything that hurt you
Forget sorrows,
Cast aside envy
Strip out all the bad things of your life.


Give way to joy
Love and happiness
Tear out to life
Millions of smiles every day.




viernes, 10 de junio de 2016

The German Student



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An alternative ending for “A knight’s tale”




Theseus was touched by women, so, he decided to help them. Theseus went to Creon's land, in order to exchange money for the dead bodies. They were talking for a long time looking for a suitable solution between them. But, Creon asked Theseus only one thing; he wanted to have Hippolita, so, Theseus was really angry, after that, he began to fight. When Hippolita saw them fighting , she decided to separated them, but unfortunately she died from a stab with a sword. 

After Hippolita's death, Theseus and Creon reflected about all their disagreements, so they were friends at the end. 

martes, 17 de mayo de 2016

BEOWULF


Beowulf: Story, Characters, and Old English



FAIRY TALES FACTS

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THE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD QUOTE


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IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE LITERATURE TO TEACH ENGLISH?

Is it possible to use literature to teach English?

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Using literature to teach English is possible , because it allows us, not only to know the writers or maybe the history of some countries, also we, as teachers, can teach grammar or vocabulary in an implicit way. Also, students can develop their skills taking into account the methodology and the activities implemented by the teacher.

Nowadays, there are many activities that teacher can use in order to develop a literature class. Students have a lot of talent to create and perform stories, so teachers can exploit it, in order to change the monotonous way to develop a literature class (only read books and books). As a teacher, I would like to implement games, performances and use of technology to develop all my English class, because students love the diversity of activities. 

I would like to work with children about fourth or fifth grade in primary school or maybe sixth or seventh grade in highschool, because they are children that want to participate in all the activities; they are more active. Due to my social work, I developed an interest to work with them. Talking about the material, I can design some worksheet, but the didactic material I can do it with my students in order to develop other skills or talents in them. 

To conclude, we can use literature to teach English because it can cover many aspects such as vocabulary or grammar. Teachers can implement a big diversity of activities to activate and develop students skills. 

By: Yusleidy Cardenas

viernes, 6 de mayo de 2016

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS SUMMARY



THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, BY TIM BURTON.

The story started when Jack Skellington was on the cemetery and he saw the Zero's soul; his dog. So he decided to walk in the forest when he saw some beautiful doors and he entered into one of them. Then, he fell down in a Christmas place where there were a lot of candies, chocolates, toys, colorful lights. As he was an evil man, he stole all the toys and candies. Additionally, he kidnapped Santa Claus to take his place at Christmas. Jack and other monsters changed the toys, they transformed them into evil toys. 

Then, Jack and the skeleton's dogs delivered the toys into the children's houses. When children opened the gifts, toys were really evil and they caused conflicts. People tried to kill him using gunshots, but Jack fell down in the cemetery. He remained there sad with the Zero's soul. 

At the end, Santa Claus recovered the Christmas spirit and all the toys for children and brought Christmas to Halloween land to make Jack happy.  

ANDRE'S MOTHER ADAPTATION


ANDRE'S MOTHER 

FINAL SCENE ADAPTATION



TIME: After Andre's death.

PLACE: Heaven

CHARACTERS: Andre's mother,
                              Andre

(After Andre's death, his mother dreamed about him and they started talking )

Andre: Mom, I wanted to see you again

Andre's mother: Yes, me too. I want to talk to you.

Andre: No, first me. I would like to explain you...

(She interrupted him)

Andre's mother: No, you don't have anything to explain me. On the contrary, I have to say you that I am regretful about your death, because I know that you had AIDS and I didn't do anything to help you.

Andre: What? (He is surprised) Why didn't you say me anything about this?

Andre's mother: (She started to cry) I din't say you anything because I didn't think that you have this virus.

Andre: ( He was disappointed) Now, you are going to live with the guilt about my death. It will be your punishment.

(Andre's mother continue crying inconsolably)


END

By: Yusleidy Cardenas



jueves, 28 de abril de 2016

ALEXANDER POPE QUOTE


ALEXANDER POPE BIOGRAPHY

ALEXANDER POPE

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I was born on May 21 st, 1688 in London, England. I was an academic, philosopher, scholar, poet and literary critic. Alexander Pope Senior, was my father, a linen merchant of Plough Court, Lombard Street, London, and Edith was my mother; they were very Catholic. My education was interrupted because there was a law called ‘‘Penal Laws’’ against Catholics and I wasn’t admitted in any public school. So, one priest who lived in my neighborhood gave me some lessons about Latin and Greek, later I learned French and Italian. I was sick due to my addition to studies, that is why, I suffered a lot of headaches.

After some health problems, I decided to go to London where I met William Wycherley and William Congreve, both were well known as comic dramatists. They were a support very important to me, when I began to publish my works, so I was called the Master of Satires because I wrote many productions such as The Essays on Man, Imitations of Horace that involve the satires, but The Rape of the Lock and my translation of Homer's Iliad were my best works.

I was considered as the most famous poet of the 18th century, mainly in the revival of the classics and in Roman poetry, especially Horace. As a poet, I was very renowned for my satirical works, including the "Dunciad" and "Essay on Criticism". At the age of 56 years old, unfortunately I died on May 30th, 1744, in Twickenham, United Kingdom.



By: Yusleidy Cardenas

miércoles, 27 de abril de 2016

THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST SCRIPT

The Beauty and the Beast





CHARACTERS
-         Yusleidy: Narrator
-         Diego: Beast (He is the young man who lives in a cave and then becomes an attractive man who in the streets gets a “ñero” look)
-         Jecid: Ñero (the Beast’s new appearance after escaping with her sister)
-         Millindy: Belle (Stupid girl)
-         Kellys: Witch- Maleficent (She is Beast and Cruella’s mother.)
-         Ingrid: Fairy godmother (Beast’s fairy godmother)
-         Grecia: Cruella (Beast’s sister)


·         PLACEPaso de Hatcher – Alaska- U.S.A (We chose this town because it is a zone full of forest and it usually has cold weather).

TIME: Now


SCENE 1
Narrator: Once upon a time on a stormy night a baby was born, son of a horrible witch called “Maleficent”. The baby was really awful like his mother.
(The witch was lying down on the bed, she was in labour. She was yelling and swearing like a sailor).

Maleficent: Damn it! If I had known that it was so painful, I wouldn’t have gotten pregnant.  This is the devil’s work. I hope my son to be the most beautiful boy in this town and if he is not; I will never let him go outside.
(The baby cries and she looks at him with scary eyes)

Maleficent: What an atrocious thing I have for a son! He would be dangerous for the world! Why does this happen to me? What’s the reason for this punishment? I do deserve this misfortune, but he will be the one who pay for my mistakes!
(She is crying and then she goes and leaves her son on the bed)

Narrator: Twenty years later. In a dark cave the young man rest willing to break free.

Beast (ugly): (He appears looking at the mirror and talking to himself.  He is touching his face) What a miserable man I am! I have all the things normal people want to have, any treasure I desire. However, I live alone and I can’t get the simplest things normal people have; friends, freedom, love… (He cries and the Fairy Godmother comes out).

Fairy Godmother: Oh my beautiful Beast, I am with you, do not worry! Due to your misfortune I am here to help you and I will give you whatever you want. Just ask me!

Beast (ugly): I wish to change my physical appearance in order to hang out and have friends, at least for today.  

Fairy godmother: I’ll do what you desire. So I’m going to transform you into the most good-looking prince in the whole world. (The Fairy Godmother tries to whisper a magic spell as she moves her hands; unfortunately the magic wand doesn’t work, so she begins to shake her magic wand desperately).

Fairy Godmother: Damn it! This stupid thing! Just in this moment this stupid wand is ruined! But take it easy my dear, I’ll fix it. (She takes a paste from her pockets and pastes the magic wand with a tape, and then she tries once again. This time it works). — (The beast turns around several times while changing his appearance). Don’t forget this enchantment! You will be a handsome man as long as you want it! The only condition is not to harm or do bad things to anyone, if you do, then you will be ugly once again.

Maleficent: My dear Beast! (She enters and the Fairy Godmother disappears). Who are you, where is my son? (She is worried and anguished). Give me my son back, where is he? How you dare to come into my house, don’t you know I am the most powerful witch in this town; I can destroy you if I want! Get out of my house now!  (She beats him).

Cruella: Mom, what is going on? What is that noise? Who is this poor man you are fighting with? (Cruella tries to help Beast since she does not know he is his brother who now has a different appearance). Why are you always disturbing others, I hate you, and I hate all your secrets, this family will never be normal. (Cruella goes out with Beast… she consoles him after the beating Maleficent gave him)

Maleficent: (Maleficent rest alone inside the cave, she keeps looking for his son who has gone with Cruella) Where is my son? I know that he is awful, but he is a good person, is this devil´s plan? Who have taken him away from me?

Cruella:  Who are you? What were you doing at my mother’s house? Were you trying to kill Beast? I heard the King will pay for his death…

Beast (attractive): Can’t you see it? It’s me! I am Beast… my whole life I was willing to be changed, and now I am! Come with me! Leave Maleficent, sooner or later she will destroy you if you stay.

Cruella: All right brother… I will go with you, I won’t let her to destroy us, we have suffered enough!
(Cruella goes back to the cave; she enters her bedroom in order to gather her personal belongings).

Maleficent: What are you thinking young girl? You are not going to leave me as your brother just did. If you do that, you’ll regret it.  (Maleficent keeps yelling and tries to stop her, but she managed to leave).

Cruella: (She stands at the door staring at Maleficent). Don’t worry mother, you won’t be alone! All the evil spirits you talk with during the nights will rest by your side! You’re the worst person in the world and now you are getting what you deserve (She leaves).

SCENE 2
(After Beast and Cruella’s escape, the siblings are walking in a park; they have been walking for many days without food or water, so that, they have gained a careless appearance “ñeros”.

Narrator: Belle was running in the park totally scared because somebody tried to rape her. In the middle of the escape she trips over a stone, Beast who was there with her sister runs to help her. As soon as they see each other they fall in love.

Belle: Help me, help me, please. A man wants to rape me!

Beast (ñero): Don’t worry! I’ll help you! (In that moment Belle faints, Cruella takes a bottle of water and tries to revive her).

Bella: Don’t touch me! Don’t touch me. (She yells half-asleep) Justin Bieber is it you? (Beast laughs ironically, Belle finally wakes up)Oh my god, I can’t believe it. I’m truly sorry…

Narrator: Beast stands Belle up and they dance for a moment.
(Music is played, while dancing Beast stepped on Belle, he stops dancing)

Belle: What’s wrong, why do you stop? Are you going to tell me the truth? I know you look a bit dirty and you may smell like a toilet, but I can see you have elegant manners, is there anything I should know?
(Cruella interrupts the lovely chat)

Cruella No, there’s nothing you should know, my brother and I have to go now or we will miss the train.
(The siblings run and Belle stays confused)

Narrator: Beast is charmed with the beauty of  Belle. He prays that his Fairy Godmother fulfills his wish.

Beast (ñero): Please, Fairy Godmothers help me once again. I want to see her one more time!

Fairy godmother: But what is happening? I see you are not happy, not even now your exterior is different! I am going to help you but I need money – nothing in life is for free.

Beast (ñero): All right, how much money do you want?

Fairy godmother: I want 20.000 dollars, in cash.

Beast (ñero): Ok, I accept.  But I have some suggestions: I want to be taller, a little thinner, with amazing blue eyes and blond hair. And I want to change my speech because I don’t like to sound like a redneck.

Fairy Godmother: Mm Ok. You are quite ambitious, you have one day to get the money.
(In that moment the Beast goes crazy about the idea of being even more attractive, he finds a wallet on a chair, he takes the money and throws the wallet)

Beast (ñero): Fairy Godmother! I got more money, now fulfill your promise!

Fairy Godmother: Okay, okay. Show me what you got (Beast takes the money on his hand) I hope you to have earned it with your work, did you?
(Beast rest quite, then the Fairy Godmother realizes he stole the money)

Fairy godmother: You did not respect the deal, so that you will be the ugly beast you hate once again. (The Fairy Godmother takes out her magic wand and turns the man into Beast once again).
(Belle arrives and finds Beast lying on the floor)

Belle: Oh! My goodness! What happened to you? Who did this to you? (She turns him over and sees the dirty but good-looking man now is an ugly beast, she steps back really scared. In that moment Cruella arrives).

Cruella: Can you explain this to me? I knew you were a bad person for my brother! Look what you have done! (Belle starts to cry).

Belle: Don’t you understand? I didn’t have anything to do with this, I just found him like this! Is this his big secret?

Narrator: in that moment Cruella calms down and tell Belle the real story. (They whisper around Beast lying body, the two girls start crying and in that moment the Fairy Godmother reappears)

Fairy Godmother: Move apart you fool girls! Beast broke the deal, so that I will take him with me, you will never see him again, so say goodbye!
(Stop – Maleficent reappears)

Maleficent: You won’t take my son anywhere… he is mine!
(The two magical women start fighting with their magic wands until death)

Cruella: So this is the end, all the ambitious ones have paid the consequences… my mother, the fairy godmother and… (She turns towards his brother lying body).

Belle: Oh Beast, dear beast… forever goodbye (in that moment Belle kisses Beast forehead and closes his eyes, but Beast wakes up and hugs Belle)

Narrator: The love of Belle for Beast broke the spell the Fairy Godmother whispered on him, she accepted his lover appearance and they lived happily ever after.


THE END