THE MIDDLE AGES.

        THE MIDDLE AGES     

                              

 

In this unit you will review and extend your knowledge of the history of the iberian peninsula during the middle ages and learn about the rise and fall of the civilisations and religions that existed at that time. You will place the middle ages in historical context and identify the defining characteristics of the preceding periods.

You will study the origins and development of the visigoth, muslim and christiam civilisations, their social and economic organisation and political development. You will learn about the most important participants and decisive moments in their existence, as well as their cultural legacy. You will also learn about the coexistence and collaboration of  muslims, jews and christians in al-andalus and the important role these played in spain´s development. You will also explore the cultural influence of the Reconquista and the origins of the camino de santiago.

You will lesarn about cities in al-andalus ant the christians kingdoms, how they were designed and what it would be like to live in a medieval city.

You  will also enjoy learn about the four architectural styles of the middle ages.

SHEL SILVERSTEIN

If you want to read more poems, Shel Silverstein is a good choice. You can read now some of his poems. As you can see, ilustrations are an important part of his literary work. This pictures can help you understand the poem better.

Click on the images to see them better.

Clik here to listen to more poems.

We are poets

October has been the poems´month. We have been writing poems in English and the results are awesome. I know it is difficult to write poems, but let me tell you that you have made your best!!!

Here are some examples of our poems:

 Our corridor full of poems. Read your 

 friends´poems and give them your personal opinion.

Some insects´poems.

Amanda decided to write about her favourite sport while Rosmar dedicated her poem to her mum.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Happy Halloween 5th graders. Want to play the game again?

Here you have the instruction to play the game. Remember not to open your eyes while playing. 

SELF-EVALUATION

 MY SELF –EVALUATION

Use the lines below to help you evaluate your answers to the following questions. Then, put a tick under the character that most closely resembles you and your level of understanding for each category.

What is my understanding of the following?	GOOD	SO, SO	NOT SO GOOD
1.    Identify the different parts of an animal and plant cell.
2.    Describe briefly the internal structure of a cell.
3.    Describe the three vital functions.
4.    Identify the main characteristics of living things: cells, tissues, organs and systems.
5.    Classify living things into different kingdoms.
6.    Know the main characteristics of each kingdom.
7.    Apply work and study strategies which allow you for an effective learning process.

IDIOM OF THE WEEK (II)

Hello everybody and welcome to a new idiom:

TO HIT THE SACK.

To hit the sack means to go to bed in order to sleep.

This is an example:

I have dinner at nine o´clock and then I hit the sack.

Listen to more examples of this idiom.

http://www.idioms4you.com/complete-idioms/hit-the-sack.html

Living and non living things posters.

Last Friday we were decorating our classroom with the poster we had made the previous week.

It was great to review the lesson by doing an Art and Craft project. We were using and recycling old magazines.

 IT WAS FUN!!!

 IT WAS GREAT!!!

 WE´VE LEARNT !!!