How to use WISH in English

Recommended Graded Readers II

THE MYSTERY OF THE TOMB (Burlington Books)

GRADED READER LEVEL 1

Contrast 2 Links: Think Green

We have read about the controversial activist Tim DeChristopher. You can learn more about him and his cause.

Reading 1: Environmental activist Tim DeChristopher arrested again.

Online Dating: Reading, Writing and Speaking Tasks

Here you are an article about Online Dating from The Telegraph Newspaper.

In GROUPS, you will have to:

1) Read the article and write a summary.

2) Do research about the most popular online dating webs or apps that you know.

3) Share your findings with the class.

4) Present a "new online app" you propose.

PROJECT RESULTS:

GROUP 1: Online Dating Presentation and Example of Profile

Contrast 1 Links: "Between Us"

"Between Us" is the name of unit 4 in my AS level students' book. It deals with relationships with people, either romantic, friendly or family-based. Given that 14th February is round the corner, we will set on the mood by reading about and listening to two amazing love stories.

READING: BBC News article Happy Ending for love letter pair. A true story.

LISTENING: Youtube video (with subtitles in Spanish) in which we are told how old Fred Stobaugh wrote such a sensitive letter to her wife, who had just passed away, that the moving words turned into the lyrics of the song "Oh Sweet Lorraine". Green Shoe studios were looking for a good songwriter. They definitely didn't get the singer out of Fred, but made the most out of his writing. Enjoy his story.