5 may 2015

Order of Adjectives


Resultado de imagen de order of adjectives

Clip on VIDEO to watch the explanation and learn.

Click on ORDER to view the explanation by the British Council.


It's a girl!!!


Resultado de imagen de baby kate middleton

Click on GIRL to view the photos, read the news and view the short video clips about this special event!

19 ene 2015

(ORAL)Short story by Tim Bowley



Click on TIM to listen to this intriguing story about King Arthur in search of the answer to the question: What is it that women most desire in the world?

8 ene 2015

Writing very short stories



This year the EOI organises a very short story competition and you are expected to participate. The skill of writing stories is also part of the curriculum.

The 7 key elements of a successful and effective short story are:
1. good content (plot and climax/surprising element, theme, setting, characters, point of view)
2. clarity (cohesion & coherence)
3. brevity (100 words) and art of suggesting
4. range and precision of vocabulary
5. style (beauty, charm, rhythm)
6. Reference to common elements of the world, general knowledge. Famous literary/ historical references
7. Title (extra info/ meaning)

Here are 2 links with fantastic examples for you to read:
STORIES and PHOTOSTORIES

Here are 3 links to webpages full of useful tips and ideas to help you to improve your writing skills:
PROMPTS, CREATIVE, FORWARD

Think about the many sources for inspiration you have within and around you to start creating now!