A timeline activity about the life of George Bernard Shaw

 A timeline activity about the life of George Bernard Shaw:

Title: Exploring the Life of George Bernard Shaw

Objective: To create a timeline of key events in the life of George Bernard Shaw.

Materials Needed: Paper, markers, access to reference materials or internet.

Instructions:

1. Introduction: We introduce students to the life and works of George Bernard Shaw providing them background information about his contributions to literature and theater.

2. Research: We have our students research in groups key events in George Bernard Shaw’s life. They can use books, articles, or online resources to gather information.

3. Timeline Creation: Provide students with a blank timeline template or have them create their own on paper or using Canvas. They should include dates and brief descriptions of significant events in Shaw’s life.

4. Key Events: Here are some key events to include in the timeline:

• 1856: George Bernard Shaw is born in Dublin, Ireland.

• 1876: Shaw moves to London to pursue a career in writing.

• 1895: His play “Mrs. Warren’s Profession” is banned in England due to its controversial subject matter.

• 1902: Shaw wins the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contributions to literature and drama.

• 1913: “Pygmalion” premieres in London, later inspiring the musical “My Fair Lady.”

• 1925: Shaw co-founds the London School of Economics.

• 1950: George Bernard Shaw passes away at the age of 94.

5. Presentation: After completing their timelines, students can present their findings to the class.  We encourage them to discuss the significance of each event and its impact on Shaw’s life and work.

6. Discussion: We lead a discussion about the legacy of George Bernard Shaw and his influence on literature and theater.Later, we encourage students to share their thoughts on his most famous works and how they have stood the test of time.

7. Reflection: We make our students to reflect on what they have learned about George Bernard Shaw’s life and work, asking them to consider how his ideas and themes are still relevant today.

This activity not only helps students learn about the life of George Bernard Shaw but also encourages critical thinking and research skills.

Reading Habits

No one is born Knowing how to read. We all have to learn how.

When you read, your brain has to do a lot of things at once. It has to connect letters with sounds and put those sounds together in the right order.

 Generally, people’s reading habits may evolve over time due to various factors such as personal interests, availability of content, and cultural influences. For me, I enjoy reading fiction and poetry in both Spanish and English, though the specific genres and authors may differ. I tend to choose similar kinds of texts in each language based on my mood and interests at the time. Factors like convenience and availability often determine whether I read in paper format, on an e-reader, or online. As for timing, I usually read in the evening or before bed to unwind.

Teaching with Songs

 Teaching with Songs is organised into two categories according to whether they have been chosen to present ,or further revise ,a point of Grammar or Vocabulary or because , at that time ,my students or myself fancied the song.

They have also  been awarded  “hearts” according to the difficulty of the song or the proposed activity, being Five Hearts the maximun difficulty.

Bear in mind that most videos have been embedded form Youtube so they might be no longer available.(though , I bet it won’t be difficult to find them again)

♦GRAMMAR OR VOCABULARY RELATED

• I’M WITH YOU– Avril lavigne  PRESENT CONTINUOUS♥♥
• IF I WERE A BOY- Beyonce SECOND CONDITIONAL♥♥♥
• STOP- Jamelia YOU’D BETTER♥♥♥
• HANDS IN MY POCKETS – Alanis Morissette ADJECTIVES OF PERSONALITY♥♥♥
• FRIENDS WIL BE FRIENDS– Queen FRIENDS AND RELATIONSHIPS♥♥♥♥
• I KISSED A GIRL – Kate Perry LINKING WORDS♥♥
• BIG BIG WORLD – Emilia EMPHASIS♥
• ONCE WHEN I WAS LITTLE – James Morrison USED TO/WOULD♥♥♥♥
• IT’S RAINING MEN- Geri Halliwell THE WEATHER♥♥♥
• HOT n COLD – Katy Perry OPPOSITES ♥
• SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW- Gotye PAST TENSE/USED TO♥♥
• YOU LOOK GOOD ON ME- Natasha Bedingfield  GOING SHOPPING ♥♥♥♥♥
• THRILLER– Michael Jackson HALLOWEEN♥♥♥
• HELLO-Adele TELEPHONE VOCABULARY♥♥♥♥

♦JUST BECAUSE

• ALEJANDRO– Lady Gaga  ♥♥ 
• HELLO, GOODBYE – The Beatles ♥
• IMAGINE – John Lennon♥♥
• RUSSIAN ROULETTE- Rihanna♥♥, PDF
• GRACE KELLY– Mika ♥♥♥♥
• SOULMATE – Natasha Bedingfield ♥♥♥♥
• REHAB- Amy Winehouse♥♥♥♥
• I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU- Whitney Houston ♥
• CHASING PAVEMENTS – Adele♥♥♥
• FLOWERS – Miley Cyrus

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I’m Cristina. I am an English teacher working at IE Nicolás Salmerón y Alonso (Almería) and this is my blog.Thanks for being here.

The activities I love to create are those where students take an active role in their learning process. My approach focuses not only on teaching grammar and vocabulary, but also on cultivating my students' communication skills so that they can express themselves confidently and fluently.

I firmly believe in the importance of creating an inclusive and motivating learning environment. I encourage active participation in the classroom and use innovative pedagogical methods to keep students engaged and excited about learning English. Additionally, I creatively integrate technology to enrich lessons and make them more relevant to students' everyday lives.