What is it?

Look carefully at these close-up photos. Can you guess what they are? Send me a comment!!

Captions

A caption is a short sentence under or above an image which explains the theme of an image. However, sometimes the purpose of the caption is to make people laugh. Most images may be from well-known TV series, such as The Simpsons. Below, there's Ralph Wiggum. Can you spot what he says wrong???

Another example, this time from the best TV series ever. Guess which one??

In this example, there's a photo with a tongue-in-cheek comment.

-"I've been on cloud nine all day"
- " I see, you're still floating in the air."

And this is another example with an animated gif.

What's going on in this picture? Write a caption for each of these pictures. The best one will get a prize!! Be creative!!!

To add a caption to an animated gif click HERE and read the short short tutorial. 

Shakespeare 400

This year is Shakespeare's 400 death anniversary; just in case, William, also called the Bard,  died on 23rd  April 1616 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Perhaps, you know that another great writer also died on that day, any idea? Yes, you got it right, Miguel de Cervantes.  
Another coincidence , or probably not, is that on this very day ,the celebration of Sant Jordi is held in Catalonia and other parts of the Mediterranean coast such as the País Valencià.  
Sant Jordi is about books and roses but it mostly celebrates literature. 

Well, Shakespeare was both a prolific playwright and sensitive poet who wrote thirty-seven plays, 154 sonnets and five narrative poems. One of his finest sonnets is number 18, Shall I compare thee. Please, listen to the poem and pay attention to the iambic pentameter, which is a common feature in Shakespeare' sonnets. 

Here's the poem written in 17th century English caligraphy. Read it and try to understand its meaning. 
Notes: Thou means you (subject), art is are, hath is has, thee is you (object), thy is your.

This is the poem in modern English caligraphy:

Every 23rd April we celebrate literature and writers, since it was last Saturday you can also contribute to  the fine art of writing and reciting. Write a post on literature. This post will have two sections: a podcast and a mini project about a writer. 

In the podcast you should read a poem or some lines from a novel which could be a well-known paragraph from the beginning of the book or the middle or even the ending. Maybe you would enjoy reading a description of a character or simply a part that you love reading. It has to be 1 minute long. Don't forget to mention the writer's name, the tittle and when it was written. 

The mini project has to deal about the writer of the poem, novel in the podcast. You can create a Prezi on the writer's life and works with videos, audios, paragraphs from novels.. so on and so forth. 

Watch this prezi to get an idea on how to create one. 

Best of luck!! 

NGO's

NGO stands for Non-Governmental Organization, a non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local,national or international level. NGO activities include environmental, social and human rights work among others. NGOs are independent from government influence, but they may receive government funding as well as private funding from volunteers, private donations or membership.

Nowadays, there are many associations that promote and support projects to improve our world such as

Browse the net and choose an environmental NGO, search for its facts and answer the questions below:

1. What's its motto and logo? What does it represent?

2. What problems and issues is it trying to solve?

3. Where is it? What's its location? Where was it founded?

4. Who started the NGO?

5. When was it founded? 

6. Why is it important?

7. Has it made a difference on the world's problems?

Once you've collected all the information, write a newspaper article and post it on your blog. Add some images or videos. Don't forget to include a link with the sources at the end of the article. 

“Only when the last fish is gone, the last river poisoned, the last tree cut down...will mankind realize they cannot eat money.” 
― Greenpeace

World News Quiz: Phoning Putin and a new friend on Sesame Street

How much do you know about this week's news? Try this 5-minute quiz to check your knowledge of the world's news.

The Best and Worst of Catalunya

Five things you'll love and hate about Catalonia.

Mark Wolter is an American guy who, luckily for him, travels quite a lot around the world. While traveling he shoots videos which he, then , publishes on his YouTube channel. The video you're going to see has been recorded in Barcelona. Please, watch and write down the good things , according to Mark, about Barcelona and the not so good.

Do you agree with Mark Wolter? Reason your answer.

Since this post is about "traditions and customs",now we move to the eastern part of the world,that is, India. Check this video on Diwali, a traditional festival held in India, but that has spread all over the world.

After watching think of  traditional customs in your culture which are still celebrated today. Choose one and create a podcast describing it. Include:

• what the custom involves
• when and where it takes place
• who participates in it
• any training participants need
• if the event is promoted internationally

News Illustrated

Check this short animated video of Wednesday 7th March news and answer the questions. !.
1. Why are British patrol boats sent to Greece?
2. Why has the EDF executive resigned?
3. Who invented email?

 Now, browse the net for the week news and pick three or four. Then, create a presentation similar to the one you have seen. Once done, publish it on your blog. If possible, add some audio.

The BBC website may be useful, click HERE.