The Chinese Horoscope

Hey, guys…
My students from Inter 5 talked about a special festival: The Chinese New Year.
Do you know anything about Chinese Horoscope?
The Chinese zodiac consists of a 12 year cycle where each year has been named after a different animal which determines as to what characteristics are attributed to the sign.
We find out which sign we are. What about yours? What sign are you? Take a look at this chart and find out.



Teacher Eline: Ox
Marcelo: Rabbit
Rafael: Sheep
Tiago: Pig

Rat: A person born under this sign will be ambitious, imaginative, sincere, passionate, sociable, confident, perfectionist and tend to spend excessively on luxuries. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Dragon, Ox and Monkey while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Horse.

Ox: A person born under this sign will be intelligent, stubborn, hardworking, responsible and traditional with good leadership skills and will be able to inspire confidence in other people. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Snake, Rat and Rooster while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Sheep.

Tiger: A person born under this sign will be sensitive, courageous, short tempered and determined. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Dog and Horse while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Monkey.

Rabbit: A person born under this sign will be talented, affectionate, articulate,sweet, insecure, ambitious tactful and kind. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Boar and Sheep while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Monkey.

Dragon: A person born under this sign will be passionate, robust, short tempered, stubborn, popular, proud, generous, fun loving and lead a life full of enthusiasm. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Monkey while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Dog.

Snake: A person born under this sign are strong willed, intense, vain, selfish, intense, jealous, lazy and passionate. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Ox and Rooster while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Boar.

Horse: A person born under this sign are good looking,elegant, independent, impatient, popular, cheerful, perceptive and wise. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Dog and Tiger while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Rat.

Sheep (Goat): A person born under this sign are aesthetic, shy,delicate, creative, disorganized and pessimistic. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Rabbit and Boar while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Ox.

Monkey: A person born under this sign are persuasive, intelligent, clever, charming, good-humored and innovative that helps them solve difficult issues very easily. They have an excellent memory and also have a deep desire for knowledge. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Dragon and Rat while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Tiger.

Rooster: A person born under this sign seek knowledge and truth. They are direct, practical and agressive. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Snake and Ox while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Rabbit.

Dog: A person born under this sign are generous, honest, loyal and deep thinkers. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Horse and Tiger while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Dragon.

Pig: A person born under this sign are snobbish, caring, tolerant, gallant and noble. They usually do not make friends easily, but if they do choose you as a friend, then you are the luckiest person in the world as they will always stick by you under every circumstance. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Rabbit and Sheep while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Snake.

Bye... See you next week...

kids 1 learning "nice to meet you"

Our owl friend Peppermint stopped by to meet kids 1.
They were very pleased to meet her.

Video + memory test

Watch the video "THE BLACK HOLE" carefully and then answer the questions to test your memory:



1- What color tie is the man wearing?

2- Does he have straight or curly hair?

3- Can you name at least three other objects which can be see in the room besides the copier?

4- What is the first object he accidently throws into the back hole?

5- What does he get from the vending machine?

6- What is there outside the door which leads to the safe?

7- What is the door knob like?

8- What is there next to the safe?

9- What is there next to the safe?

10- What happens to the man in the end of the video?

Write your answers in the comments!

=)

See ya!

SURPRESA

Olá amigos,

Estamos preparando algumas surpresas para vocês! Aguardem!!!

Muito de mim é parte importante dos meus Mestres!!!

15 de outubro: Dia da Sabedoria!!!






Parabéns, professores!!!!

Children's day

Some rules...

Hey, folks…

My students from Teens 4 learned about MUST and MUSTN’T. So, they write some rules that we must and mustn’t do at some places:

At the movie theater:

You must eat pop corn.
You must be quiet.
You must watch the movie.
You mustn’t talk loudly.
You mustn’t stand up.
You mustn’t throw trash on the floor.
(By Nicolas)

At home:

You must help your mother.
You must clean your bedroom.
You must do the dishes.
You mustn’t throw trash on the floor.
You mustn’t make mess.
You mustn’t fight with your sister / brother.
(By Vanuza)

At school:

You must study hard.
You must be polite to the others.
You must wear uniform.
You mustn’t talk loudly.
You mustn’t argue with your friends.
You mustn’t use the cell phone in the class.
(By Rafael)

At a library:

You must be quiet.
You must tell to clerk which book you took.
You must turn off your MP4.
You mustn’t talk loudly.
You mustn’t use the cell phone.
You mustn’t throw trash on the floor.
(By Leandro)

At a zoo:

You must wear comfortable clothes.
You must drink much water.
You must pay the ticket.
You mustn’t feed the animals.
You mustn’t throw trash on the ground.
You mustn’t attack the animals.
(By Débora)

See you, guys...