tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:07:26 +0000Blog of the Elective Class of English. Liceo Domingo Santa Maria.http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)Blogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-365415771254765327Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:42:00 +00002009-06-22T10:20:27.540-04:00Watch this video about Chile and make a short review about the following topics.Why do people come to Chile? Favorite Places Food Abundances Investments. Which ones? and Why? People What do people who lived in Chile feel about it?http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2009/06/knowing-chile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-3413049586223086412Wed, 20 May 2009 15:59:00 +00002009-06-02T23:50:44.181-04:00After watching the movie answer the following questions.1. What are the names of the characters and what are their activities or prefessions?2. What apisode during th emovie triggered the story told by John?3. The other characters did believe John's story? If you think that write in what moment they started to believe.4. What do you think about living eternally? DEADLINE: SUNDAY, MAY 31st at 9.00http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2009/05/3ero-medio-man-from-earth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-4480134386480594533Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:42:00 +00002009-04-13T16:48:28.510-04:00ReadingsGoal Setting in SEVEN Easy Steps(BY Jacqueline Stahl of Success Books Australia)STEP 1. Develop a DESIRE to achieve the goal. The desire must be intense. How do you intensify desire? Sit down and write out all the benefits and advantages of achieving your goal. Once the list goes between 50 and 100 your goal becomes unstoppable.STEP 2. WRITE your goal down. Once it goes into writing it becomes http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2009/04/cuartos-reading-aloud.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-1543757683275981881Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:54:00 +00002009-03-04T15:57:41.397-03:00Dear students,Welcome back to a new year of English.I hope this year is better than the last one and work hard to get all the goals.As always, this blog will be an important tool of communication and practice the language.Ready... Steady... Go!!! Let's work!!!http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2009/03/welcome-2009-is-waiting-for-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-8257638674166485309Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:30:00 +00002008-12-11T11:50:15.118-03:00http://video.google.es/videoplay?docid=-2797764621748822405&hl=esGreat memories from 2008. You did it awesome kids. I'm so proud of you. See ya next year for all that continues.http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/12/debate-team-in-action.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-9085331245547358098Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:47:00 +00002008-11-20T20:54:09.203-03:001. According to you, give a reason that supports the artistic and musical education at school nowadays.2. According to a former student (at the end of the movie), what is the real Mr Holland's OPUS? Why the word "opus" is used in the title of the movie?3. What does the school principal -Mrs Jacobs- mean when she tells Mr Holland that a good teacher not only must teach knlowledge to the students, http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/11/3-medio-paper-mr-hollands-opus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-2733074721506910682Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:45:00 +00002008-10-01T23:07:53.098-04:00In an outstanding presentation the Team of Liceo Domingo Santa Maria obtained the Second place in the Debate in English Tournament.Leyla Cortés, Ruben Castillo, Constanza Flores, Lorena Sanchez, Evelyn Robles y Carolina Muñoz put the Liceo in a High place, showing everyone that our Liceo is a winner.Moreover, We had the honor of having in our team The Best Male Debater in English in the whole http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/10/debate-in-english-second-place.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-3779610983484574455Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:31:00 +00002008-08-30T22:33:41.759-04:00Here you have the video of the Metropolitan final in 2007. Enjoy and take your conclusions.http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/08/preparating-debate-2nd-strike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-1992460594145368273Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:04:00 +00002008-08-22T16:21:08.416-04:00On Friday 22nd, the Team that represented Liceo Domingo Santa María, participated in the first round of the Debates in English, activity organized by the program OPEN DOORS from the Ministry of Education.The members of the Team are: Constanza Flores, Ruben Castillo, Evelyn Robles, Leyla Cortes, Lorena Sanchez and Carolina Muñoz.It was amazing to see them in action. We went against Liceo A-1 http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/08/debates-in-english-first-strike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-891711797972606533Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:22:00 +00002008-07-16T00:28:24.427-04:00Estimado(a) estudiante:Gracias a CORFO, tenemos el siguiente test para que puedas medir/practicar(a modo de ensayo) tu inglés.Test de InglésNo te preocupes si los resultados que obtienes no son los que esperabas, ESTO NO AFECTARÁ tu postulación y participación en el English Winter Camp.BUENA SUERTE !!----------------------------------------------------------------Recuerda:• Miércoles 16 a las 16:http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/07/mas-del-english-winter-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-4178239401144610982Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:01:00 +00002008-07-11T08:03:06.432-04:00English Winter Camp 2008Con el propósito de continuar impulsando el aprendizaje del inglés, durante enero del año 2008, el Programa Inglés Abre Puertas del Ministerio de Educación en conjunto con el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, implementó un sistema de becas para estudiantes de educación media denominado: “Campamentos de Inglés”.En base a los resultados arrojados por la http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/07/atencion-english-winter-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-5050900051276966083Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:55:00 +00002008-07-02T12:06:23.586-04:00After watching the movie CONTACT. The class was separated in two groups that are going to debate about a topic:"THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD HIDE INFORMATION TO THE PEOPLE"GROUP A is against the statement.GROUP B is for the statement.You should write your opinion according to the position - group - you are.Your opinions will be evaluated and you will have to perform them in a real dabate returning from http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/07/after-watching-movie-contact.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-6777406526497721380Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:37:00 +00002008-07-02T11:55:08.707-04:00After watching the movie CONTACT. The class was separated in two groups that are going to debate about a topic:"SCIENCE SHOULDN'T BE INVOLVED WITH FAITH MATTERS"GROUP 1 is against the statementGROUP 2 is for the statement You should write your opinion according to the position - group - you are.Your opinions will be evaluated and you will have to perform them in a real dabate returning from http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/07/dabate-science-vs-faith.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-1404898909112780575Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:41:00 +00002008-06-28T23:21:05.396-04:00This year the technology has come into the class. All the students decided to present their activity about Cooking using videos.This are the links for the videosCooking Pizza by Constanza Flores, Carolina Muñoz, Evelyn Robles, Lorena Sanchez and Ornella SepúlvedaA Delicious Barros Luco by Nicole Abarca and Stephanie ContrerasCook Alive by Alfonso Pinto and MindFreak ProductionsCesar Salad by http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/06/cooking-now-in-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-7249139649656384724Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:35:00 +00002008-06-04T16:46:40.806-04:00Boys and girls,Con el propósito de continuar impulsando el aprendizaje del inglés, durante enero del año 2008, el Programa Inglés Abre Puertas del Ministerio de Educación en conjunto con el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, implementó un sistema de becas para estudiantes de educación media denominado: “Campamentos de Inglés”. En base a los resultados arrojados por la primera http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/06/english-winter-camp-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-8035544193510409786Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:33:00 +00002008-04-28T22:39:47.481-04:00TasksCuarto Medio 2008The four groups created in class (Freaky, Lazy, Spooky and Stinky) must send their respective advices.The first advice is related to the problem presented by other group. The second piece of advice is related to the girl in the video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=tAlc67hE4q4&feature=related ). In both, you'll have to write first the problem and then the advice or suggestion.The best, I mean, the http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/04/cuartos-advices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-7399096018176825535Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:03:00 +00002008-04-07T00:10:53.805-04:00InteractiveThis is just one of the best chat bots I've ever found. I want to share with you to practice especially you questions in English.*Just speak to Mary and she will answer you when you press "ASK".*To talk to Mary just click on the image and open a new window.http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/04/practice-your-english.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-5819329336913525189Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:08:00 +00002008-04-06T18:23:20.309-04:00Cuarto Medio 2008Oh my Gosh! You are in troubles! They're deep problems!You don't know how to solve them!You need urgently an advice!!!That person is your only hope!!Write 2 situations that describe any kind of problem you have or any "friend of yours" have...IF YOU DON'T DO IT.... YOU WILL HAVE A REAL REAL PROBLEM!!HAHAHAHA!!!BWAHAHAHAHABWHAHAHAHA!!!(Sorry... that was a too overacting laugh)http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/04/cuarto-medio-problems-problems.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-2931039197466001089Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:27:00 +00002008-03-18T02:17:16.798-03:00MoviesTercero Medio 2008Instructions:1. Watch the video2. Post answering the questions below.Who is put into prison?Who tries to kill Superman?What are there in the laboratory?Where does the robot put the money in?What does the mechanical monster steals?Who tells us the true identity of Superman?Who was kidnapped by the monster?Does Lois know who is Superman?DEADLINE: MARCH 27, 2008 http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/03/task-1-tercero-medio-superman-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-683846211388845189Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:57:00 +00002008-03-08T12:24:23.540-03:00Welcome everyone!2008: A new year that brings new expectancies for you.I want to introduce this blog, especially to the ones who don't know it.This site was biult as a compliment of the sessions in the classroom. Here you'll find information, activities and news that help you to improve even more your English skills. There will be homeworks, tasks, projects and pictures of the activities you do http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2008/03/welcome-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-2107311785706912287Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:16:00 +00002008-03-08T12:26:52.235-03:00ActivitiesCuarto Medio 2007These are some of the students of the Elective Class who participated in the Latinoamerican Fair 2007 at Liceo Domingo Santa Maria. Their stands and the information of each country were worked, studied and shown with high quality.Congratulations boys and girls... this was your last activity and you did great. http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2007/11/m.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-447574537817713535Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:20:00 +00002008-03-08T12:52:33.365-03:00ActivitiesCuarto Medio 2007Last Thursday, November 23, the twelveth graders from the Elective Class of English visited the American Corner at the Universidad de Tarapacá.There the senior students could talk with 3 American students who belonged to teh Interchange Program of the University.The boys and girls had fun talking, telling jokes and even playing cards en English.We thanks to Larelai Parra to allow having these http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2007/11/visiting-english-corner-at-universidad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-1809623684599117214Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:01:00 +00002008-03-08T12:28:35.574-03:00Tercero Medio 2007Activities Last Wednesday, November 21 the students from Elective Class of English (11th graders) started the sessions of speeches en English. This year the theme was The most famous songs of all times.The activity consisted in choose one of these songs and read it like a speech, changing the rythm, entonation, stress and sometimes the pronounciation to become the song in a formal discourse.http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2007/11/speeches-most-famous-songs-of-all-times.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-8974675554814257530Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:06:00 +00002008-03-08T12:29:18.315-03:00ActivitiesCuarto Medio 2007Last Wednesday, November 14th, the students from the Elective Class of English participated in an Experience Presentation given by the five Chilean Secondary students who traveled to the United States last January as Youth Ambassadors, an initiative that was organized in Chile for the first time by non-profit organization Partners of the Americas and sponsored by the U.S. State Department.Andrea http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2007/11/last-wednesday-november-14th-steudents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24151252.post-5105822725160982738Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:39:00 +00002008-03-08T12:29:52.301-03:00TasksCuarto Medio 2007This movie was used to make you think about your present, your future and your choices.1. What's your opinion about the movie?2. If, in the movie, the pirate radio was way used to "talk hard". Nowadays, which would be the way to say what you really think?3. The movie plot ran about the fight against the system. According to your sense about the system... what do you think it still wrong and how http://electivoingles.blogspot.com/2007/10/pump-up-volume-questionnaire-cuartos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Teacher Michael Rossel)6