Πέμπτη 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the
only one led by a rodent. Legend has it that on this morning, if a
groundhog can see its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If
it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the way.
The Official Site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
This is the official site from Groundhog Club. This Teacher's Corner page includes lesson plans and activates for kids.
Teacher's note; the worksheet
February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent. Legend has it that on this morning, if a
groundhog can see its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If
it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the way.
The Official Site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
This is the official site from Groundhog Club. This Teacher's Corner page includes lesson plans and activates for kids.
Groundhog Day Lesson
Groundhog Day
More Groundhog Day resources
The Best Resources For Groundhog Day
by Larry Ferlazzo
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/02/03/the-best-resources-for-groundhog-day/
Groundhog Day Quiz
READ A STORY ABOUT PHIL
MORE GREAT GROUNDHOG DAY FUN
Groundhog Day Games
Groundhog Day History
Learn about the history behind Groundhog Day and scroll down to see
the predictions he has made throughout the years. Click on "Present
Weather" at the top to see what the temperature is in Punxsutawney,
Pennsylvania.
Κυριακή 25 Ιανουαρίου 2015
50th anniversary of the death of Sir Winston Churchil
The UK is marking the 50th anniversary of the death of
Winston Churchill. He is regarded by many as the greatest Briton ever,
but for some he remains an intensely controversial figure.
During Britain's darkest hours in World War Two, Churchill's leadership
was vital in maintaining morale and leading the country to eventual
victory over Nazi Germany.
TODAY marks the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s death.
Generally
considered to be one of the greatest statesmen of all time, Sir
Winston, born in 1874, steered Britain through some of the darkest
times of the 20th century.
He suffered a severe stroke on January 15, 1965, and died on January 24 shortly after 8am in his London home.
He was 90 years old.
He
died with Lady Churchill, their three children and two grandchildren at
his bedside. It is believed that his beloved marmalade cat Jock was
sitting at the foot of his bed.
New of his death was given
to the media at 8.30 that morning, and within half an hour of the
announcement, silent crowds began to gather around Hyde Park Gate in
mourning.
Sir Winston’s death made headlines around the
world, with obituaries by world leaders, friends and former colleagues
filling the new bulletins and press.
The Times newspaper ran a front cover without adverts - the first time this had been done since World War One.
The
Queen paid tribute to Sir Winston, saying: “The whole world is poorer
by the loss of his many-sided genius, while the survival of his country
and the sister nations of the Commonwealth in the face of the greatest
danger that has ever threatened them, will be a perpetual memorial to
his leadership, his vision and his indomitable courage.”
By decree of the Queen, Sir Winston’s body lay in state in Westminster Hall for three days, visited daily by his widow.
For
many years, he had wanted to be buried in the grounds of his Kent home
Chartwell, but eventually had a change of heart and was laid to rest at
St Martin’s Church near Blenheim, close to his birthplace and ancestral
home.
The state funeral was held six days after Sir
Winston’s death, on January 30, and was watched live on TV by millions,
in Britain and abroad.
taken from http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news
BBC News - The 10 greatest controversies of Winston Churchill's career:
Winston Churchill. He is regarded by many as the greatest Briton ever,
but for some he remains an intensely controversial figure.
During Britain's darkest hours in World War Two, Churchill's leadership
was vital in maintaining morale and leading the country to eventual
victory over Nazi Germany.
TODAY marks the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s death.
Generally
considered to be one of the greatest statesmen of all time, Sir
Winston, born in 1874, steered Britain through some of the darkest
times of the 20th century.
He suffered a severe stroke on January 15, 1965, and died on January 24 shortly after 8am in his London home.
He was 90 years old.
He
died with Lady Churchill, their three children and two grandchildren at
his bedside. It is believed that his beloved marmalade cat Jock was
sitting at the foot of his bed.
New of his death was given
to the media at 8.30 that morning, and within half an hour of the
announcement, silent crowds began to gather around Hyde Park Gate in
mourning.
Sir Winston’s death made headlines around the
world, with obituaries by world leaders, friends and former colleagues
filling the new bulletins and press.
The Times newspaper ran a front cover without adverts - the first time this had been done since World War One.
The
Queen paid tribute to Sir Winston, saying: “The whole world is poorer
by the loss of his many-sided genius, while the survival of his country
and the sister nations of the Commonwealth in the face of the greatest
danger that has ever threatened them, will be a perpetual memorial to
his leadership, his vision and his indomitable courage.”
By decree of the Queen, Sir Winston’s body lay in state in Westminster Hall for three days, visited daily by his widow.
For
many years, he had wanted to be buried in the grounds of his Kent home
Chartwell, but eventually had a change of heart and was laid to rest at
St Martin’s Church near Blenheim, close to his birthplace and ancestral
home.
The state funeral was held six days after Sir
Winston’s death, on January 30, and was watched live on TV by millions,
in Britain and abroad.
taken from http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news
BBC News - The 10 greatest controversies of Winston Churchill's career:
Winston Churchill & the Museum
10 Things You May Not Know About Sir Winston Churchill
Why is Churchill famous? Learn about the man and his time.
biography
A list of British words from A to Z not used in the United States
A list of British words from A to Z not used in the United States
abseil
to descend on a rope (US: rappel). Take from German language abseilen.
accountancy
calculating and tracking financial matters (US: accounting). In the UK
accounting is explaining oneself or one's actions ("to give an account"
or "accountability" in the U.S.A.), accountancy is the profession.
Action Man
A toy similar to G.I. Joe.
adder
viper, a species of venomous snake
advert
advertisement (US and UK also: ad, commercial (on TV)).
agony aunt
the author of an agony column – a magazine or newspaper column advising
on readers' personal problems. The image presented was originally that
of an older woman providing comforting advice and maternal wisdom, hence
the name "aunt". Better known to most Americans as a "Dear Abby" column
or advice column. Similarly, agony uncle. READ MORE
abseil
to descend on a rope (US: rappel). Take from German language abseilen.
accountancy
calculating and tracking financial matters (US: accounting). In the UK
accounting is explaining oneself or one's actions ("to give an account"
or "accountability" in the U.S.A.), accountancy is the profession.
Action Man
A toy similar to G.I. Joe.
adder
viper, a species of venomous snake
advert
advertisement (US and UK also: ad, commercial (on TV)).
agony aunt
the author of an agony column – a magazine or newspaper column advising
on readers' personal problems. The image presented was originally that
of an older woman providing comforting advice and maternal wisdom, hence
the name "aunt". Better known to most Americans as a "Dear Abby" column
or advice column. Similarly, agony uncle. READ MORE
Παρασκευή 23 Ιανουαρίου 2015
LISTEN TO A BOOK Sherlock Holmes and the Blue Diamond
Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Diamond (graded reader level 1) - Conan Doyle
Learn English through story Sherlock Holmes and the Blue Diamond Level 2
Learn English through story Sherlock Holmes and the Blue Diamond Level 2
