Tragic Consequences of Bullying in School Authorities say a planned massacre at a New Bedford, Mass., high school could have been another Columbine — or perhaps even worse — if police hadn't gotten wind of a group of students' alleged plot to detonate explosives, shoot classmates, and then kill themselves. The students have pleaded not guilty, but according to police reports, the five teens who allegedly planned the attack had complained of being picked on and called names. A note found by a janitor at the school spoke of "getting everyone back for calling us names and beating us with ugly sticks." The statement is reminiscent of the suicide note left by Eric Harris, one of the two attackers at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo: "Your children who have ridiculed me, who have chosen not to accept me, who have treated me like I am not worth their time, are dead." Experts say bullying is a serious and widespread problem that can lead to school shootings and suicide. Physical and Emotional Toll
goûts en anglais LIKES and DISLIKES (tastes) Vocabulaire illustré sur ce que l'on aime et ce que l'on déteste en anglais Pour parler de ce que l'on aime ou déteste en anglais (Agnès Pihuit / my-teacher.fr) Que choisir entre vb+ing ou to+vb ? Information nouvelle (to+vb) : I like to dance. Activité habituelle ou insistance ( vb+ing) : I like dancing with my cat. Fiche de présentation des expressions pour parler de ce que l'on aime, de ce que l'on aime pas, et de ce qui nous laisse indifférent en anglais - vocabulaire détaillé (mise en page Agnès Pihuit - texte par ielanguages) Diaporama pour réviser les expressions de goût en anglais (Agnès Pihuit Imbert) Cours et exercices pour parler de ses goûts et des loisirs en anglais (Laurence Hacquet) Vidéo en anglais sur les loisirs (cinéma, lecture, télévision, musique, sport), les goûts décrits avec le présent simple et les réponses brèves : 15 types of entertainment, simple present tense, likes and dislikes, short answers (side by side / my english teacher / youtube)
The Best Photos in National Geographic in 2014 Hay una razón por la cual National Geographic es el espacio para las mejores fotografías del mundo. La revista se ha dedicado a enaltecer y motivar el trabajo de todos los fotógrafos del mundo. Muestra de ellos el resultado de su concurso anual de fotografía edición 2014, estás fotos son de lo mejor y nos dan una idea del trabajo inspirador de los fotógrafos que tomaron estas tomas y que con su cámara formaron estas composiciones. Sin más aquí las mejores fotos de National Geographic en 2014: 10 Modern-Day Heroes Actively Changing The World Miscellaneous As children we all had our favorite superheroes. We loved them, worshipped them, pretended to be them, dressed like them and even talked like them. Now that we’re adults, we are all too well aware that heroes are in high demand but can rarely be found. The overwhelming ugliness and depravity found everywhere in the world today, has desensitized us to the point where hardly anything seems shocking or repulsive anymore. Luckily we don’t need superpowers or a cape to make a difference in the world. The absence of clean water and its consequent illnesses kills more children every year than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Jorge Muñoz arrived in America as an illegal immigrant in the early ’80s. Aki Ra was a very young boy when he was chosen by the Khmer Rouge to become a child soldier. Pushpa Basnet was an undergraduate in Social Work when she had to visit a female prison in Kathmandu as part of a college assignment. Eugene & Minhee Cho Narayanan Krishnan India
Australian food: 40 dishes locals call their own | CNN Travel (CNN) — What exactly is Australian food? While locals dine on fried rice, Thai curries, Mediterranean cuisine and the like, those dishes don't really belong to Australia. They're part of multicultural Australia but are often claimed by other nations. Apart from the homegrown kangaroo -- and perhaps the now-American-owned Vegemite -- there must be others. Some are cliched, some are obvious, some may surprise. But Australia's culinary history can lay claim to these 40 Australian food items (with a few Sydney-area recommendations on where to get them). 40. This nutty-tasting grub has been an indigenous mouthful of Australian food for centuries. courtesy culinary madness The most authentic of bush tucker, the grub is a nutty-flavored bite that has been enjoyed by indigenous Australians for thousands of years. 39. Associated with Anzac Day on April 25, the biscuit is a crunchy commemoration of the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought in World War I. 38. 37. 9.
YouTube to MP3 | Download YouTube | Vixy Freecorder The Seven Best Short Films for ELT Students - Kieran Donaghy I’ve been writing lesson plans designed around short films for my website Film English for six years. Teachers often ask me how I find the short films I use in my lesson plans. The answer is quite simple: I’ve watched literally thousands of short films and developed an instinct for the type of engaging and simple short films which will work in the ELT classroom. In this article I’d like to share what for me are the seven best short films for the language classroom. The Mirror The Mirror is a short film by Ramon and Pedro which tells the story of a boy’s journey from childhood to old age. The Notebook The notebook is a moving short film by Greg Gray and is wonderful for introducing the theme of empathy. The Present The Present is a gripping short film with a wonderful twist by Jacob Frey which deals with the themes of empathy, teenagers and disability. Soar Soar is a delightful short film by Alyce Tzue which can be used to get students to predict and write a narrative. I Forgot My Phone
Describing Food in English - Food Adjectives Vocabulary There are many ways to describe food. How is the taste of a lemon different from a roast? What is the difference between spicy and hot? Here is a list of common adjectives to describe food with example sentences. Adjectives to Describe Food in English bitter = a strong, sharp taste that is not sweet. Black coffee without sugar is often bitter. bland = it is unseasoned or has an uninteresting taste. Most rice cakes are bland when eaten alone. chewy = food that you have to chew a lot before swallowing. Toffee is chewy. creamy = thick and smooth like cream or with the same consistency. Hot creamy soups are great on a cold winter day. crispy = has a firm, dry, and brittle surface or texture. We had some crispy bacon for breakfast. crumbly = breaks into little pieces easily. Use a plate for that cookie because it is crumbly. crunchy = hard and makes a sharp sound when you bite it. My kids love crunchy food like carrots. delicious = has a very pleasant taste. This cheesecake is delicious. mild = not spicy.
The Seven Best Film and Video Resource Sites - Kieran Donaghy As part of the launch of the website I’m organising a prize draw for my new book Film in Action. Everybody who subscribes to the website in February and March will be entered into the draw. This is the first in a series of posts in which I will look at what I think are some of the best websites, resources, books, short films, and videos for English language teachers and their students. All of the posts will be titled ‘The Seven Best …‘ There is now a wealth of online video and film resources for both language teachers and their students. Sites for students Learn English Teens Film UK A British Council website which gives learners the opportunity to watch amazing films made by young people, and do a variety of activities designed around the films. Simple English Videos A wonderful website created by Vicki Hollett for English learners with free simple English video lessons supported by interactive transcripts. Speechyard Sites for teachers Viral ELT – All at C Lessonstream Film English
Taboo Food: Would You Eat This? - Spotlight English Would you eat decaying food? What about poisonous food? Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at these and other taboo foods – foods that most people will not eat. Are there foods in your culture that other cultures find taboo? Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. Voice 2 And I’m Adam Navis. The Fugu fish is extremely poisonous to humans. Preparing Fugu is a difficult job. Fugu is unsafe to prepare and eat. Taboos are very important in any culture. People have strong opinions about what is good to eat and what is not. Some food taboos come from religion. Some taboos develop out of tradition. Sharks are large dangerous fish. Traditionally, a person removes the shark’s head and insides. People say that when you are going to eat Hákarl, you should not smell it first. Another reason people eat taboo foods is because they believe the foods will give them health benefits. Not all food taboos have a tradition that goes back many hundred years. Kutti pi is made from a taboo food – a fetus. Members hear more!
Malala's Courage: Student Discussion Guide An assassination attempt was not enough to curtail the human-rights work of teenage activist Malala Yousafzai. In fact, her brush with death at the hands of the Taliban only served to strengthen her resolve and led to her recognition as a joint winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. The 17-year-old Pakistani rose to prominence as a vocal advocate for girls’ right to education. The Taliban, which ardently disagrees with Yousafzai’s position, was fearful that her activism would inspire others to act. The group planned to silence the teen, and while she rode a school bus, a Taliban gunman shot her in the head. Yousafzai was flown to England, where she received emergency care and eventually recovered from her injuries. Her work, including her best-selling book I am Malala, landed her on the shortlist of Nobel candidates in 2013. Yousafzai is the youngest recipient of the prize since it was created in 1901, said an article in The New York Times. Grade Level: 8-12 Student Discussion Questions