Sleepy Hollow

SUMMARY:

In 1799, New York City police constable Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) is facing imprisonment for going against traditional methods and favoring forensic investigation techniques, such as autopsies, considered unorthodox and unimportant at the time. Ichabod submits to deployment with his bag of tools to the Westchester County of Sleepy Hollow, New York, which has been plagued by a series of brutal slayings in which the victims have been found decapitated: Peter Van Garrett , wealthy farmer and landowner; his son Dirk; and the widow Emily Winship. Arriving in Sleepy Hollow, Crane is informed by the town's elders that the killer is not of flesh and blood, but rather an undead headless mercenary from the American Revolutionary War who rides at night on a massive black steed in search of his missing head.

TRAILER

 

CHARACTERS' DESCRIPTION (list of adjectives) 

•  Ichabod Crane

•  Katrina Van Tassel

•  Young Masbath

•  Brom Van Brunt

•  Baltus Van Tassel

•  Lady Van Tassel 

• Reverend Steenwyck

•  Magistrate Samuel Philipse

•  Dr. Thomas Lancaster

•  Notary James Hardenbrook

• Killian, Beth's husband

• Beth Killian, the Midwife

• Peter Van Garrett

VOCABULARY

Constable:
Kin:

Writings 6 & 8

QUESTION 6

A friend in your English class called Elena has invited you to her wedding.

Write an email to Elena. In your email you should:

• congratulate her on her marriage
• say how pleased you are to be invited
• ask her if there is anything she would like as a present

Write 35-45 words

Dear Elena,

I'm so happy for your marriage, congratulations! I'm so pleased that you've invited me in this special day, it'll be wonderful. Is there anything you'd like as a present? Shall I give you some money?

A big hug

Clàudia

QUESTION 8

Your teacher has asked you to write a story.

This is the title of the story.

"AN OLD FRIEND"

Write your story in about 100 words.

AN OLD FRIEND

I still remember an old friend who I met when we were young. I was in 1st of Primary in la Vila and we were from the same class. Her name was Clàudia, the same as mine. she was a beautiful and friendly girl. We were best friends and no one could separate us. But in 2nd of Primary, I changed the school and I went to Escola Casa Nostra, so we separated. It has been four years since I haven't seen her, until soon, because she's going to my same high school and next year we'll often see each other.

Writing parts 2 & 3

5. Here is an answer. Put a different adjective into each space.

Dear Sarah,

We had a very pleasant journey here because the weather was quiet, so the ferry was late. We are staying in a lovely town. We have a cool room with a wonderful view. I like the sea best. The water is impressive!

Love,

Rosie

46 WORDS

Friends

The first time when I met a new friend

I met my friend Ruth three years ago while I was walking down the street. It was raining at that moment and I dind't have any umbrella. Suddenly, she came behind me and asked to share her umbrella. I didn't use to speak with strangers but it was very cold, so I accepted the proposal. I was very shy and I didn't know her so I didn't talk much, but I thought that she'd be a good friend. 

Then, we arrived at my home and I asked her to stay with me that afternoon She was very optimistic, I told her that I would go to a competition and she encouraged me a lot! She also was truth ful, I had a stain in my shirt and she said it to me in a very good way! We had a great time together. We've met other times since then and we've been very good friends!

What makes a good friend for me?

A good friend for me is someone who loves you and appreciates you a lot. I think a good friend has to be truthful enough to tell you when you've got something in your face or wherever you have it. They should be optimistic about your chances of passing an exam or a competition for example. Also, they need to be sympathetic when you fail; supportive when you feel down and, of course, dedicated to your friendship.

An email to a friend (Unit 1)

Hi Martina,

How are you? What have you been doing since we last met? It's such a wonderful idea: I've joined a youth club which makes me enjoy the weekend and discover different things.

I was always busy in doing homework and studying but I decided to make an effort and enjoy some of my free time. Basically, we meet on Saturdays afternoons to make projects like cooking, drawing our imagination, playing games outdoors, etc. We are girls of different ages so we can share conversation and tell about our lives. I mean, people of our ages don't usually go to youth clubs, they prefer going outside, taking photos, listening to music... but this is a different way to have a good time and I enjoy it a lot.

Have you ever joined something like that? I mean, do you like spending your free-time with other girls and try to do different things? It's a great idea if you want to enjoy your weekends in a different way. I've never thought I would join a club like that! This has made a big difference to me, I mean, now I'm more enthusiastic and confident than before!

Anyway, I've got to go, I've just made a cake and it's really tempting me:) I'll wait for your answer, I would be a good idea you joined this club!

A big hug,

Clàudia

My summer holidays: observation grid

BODY LANGUAGE AND EYE CONTACT

-Did you look at your audience most of the time? No... I had the paper in front of me so I looked to all the time. 

-Did you read from your notes? Yes, most of the time.
-Did you do any gestures/movements to hold the attention of your audience? No, I didn't

STRUCTURE
-Did you organize your ideas in order of importance? Yes, I did.
-Did you use discourse markers to make your ideas more clear? Yes, I did.
-Which ones? First of all, second, third, finally...

CONTENT
-Did you introduce interesting NEW information to your audience? Yes, about my summer holidays. I think they are enough interesting :)
-Did lou look up information/facts/ideas in the internet/books...? No, I didn't

-Was your information more superficial or more detailed and original? A little bit detailed because I explained the things that I did every day.

LANGUAGE
-Did you check your grammar? Not so much because I knew more or less what I had to say.
-Did you use rich/new vocabulary looking up the dictionary? No, I didn't.
-Did you use sentence linkers? Yes, I did.
-Did you use fillers? One or two but not so much.

PRONOUNCIATION & INTONATION
-Did you know how to pronounce all your words? Yes, I did.
-Did you check the pronounciation with a dictionary, a classmate or the teacher? No, I didn't
-Did you change your tone of voice or use a monotone all the time? I think that I didn't use a monotone... I'm not sure
-Did you speed in a fluid continuum or with breaks and interruptions? There were some interruptions like "amm" but not all the time.

SELF-EVALUATION
-You are your etacher! What mark did you get?;)
If I'm frank, I'd get an 8

My summer holidays

Hi, today I'm going to talk about my summer holidays. First of all, I'm gonna explain my three days in Saillegouse (France), second I'm gonna talk about my trip to Dènia, third I'm gonna talk about my three days in Lloret de mar and finally, my trip to Zwevegem (Belgium).

I just travelled in August and September, on July I stayed in Banyoles training for the canoe championship in Belgium But on the 3rd of August I left Banyoles by car and I went to Saillegouse with my uncle and my cousin. There was a swimming pool so I went there everyday to take photos and enjoy the sun.

I stayed there for three days so on the 6th I already was in Dènia (near Valencia). That trip was very relaxing because we got up late in the morning to go to the swimming pool and then in the afternoon, we went again. The 7 days went away very quickly so it was time to come back to Banyoles for a week and then, to go to Lloret de Mar. 

When I arrived in Banyoles after two weeks, I prepared all the things to go to Lloret de mar. I stayed there with my mum, my grandma, my brother and Xèniaso we had a great time together. Every morning we got up at 10 a.m more or less and we went to the beach all the morning, then, we had lunch and in the afternoon we did all the homework. 

Finally, when the holidays in Lloret de Mar finished, I stayed inBanyoles for two weeks and then, I went to Zwevegem , Belgium to compete the canoe championship (Sobeka Flanders Cup'15). We left Banyoles at 5 a.m and it took 17-18 hours to arrive in Belgium, so more or less, at 10 a.m we arrived. We stayed there from Friday to Sunday because the competition was at the weekend. On Friday afternoon, we visited Brugges with the club and we went to sleep very early to be prepared for the competition. 

So these were my summer holidays, thank you for listening!

MY PRESENTATION

CLASSMATES' SUMMER

Celia: she went to France and Monaco. She also went to England with a friend.

Clàudia G: she went to Lleida with her mum and to Platja d'Aro with her dad.

Xènia T: she went to Lloret de Mar with me and also in la Vall de Boí a town near la Vall d'Aran.

Quim: he went to Lourdes to help some patients with his friends. He also went to Ipswich to learn       English with a family. Then, in August he went with his family in St. Antoni de Calonge. 

Xènia S: she went the first week of July in Lourdes with some friends. She also went to do premonitory in summer camp in Casa Nostra School in July.

Maria P: she went five days in Lourdes. She also went to Avinyonet.

Mariona: she did a course of Japanese, she also went to Port de la Selva with Judith and finally, she went to protest the independence of Catalonia. 

Maria Planas: she went to Lourdes with herfriends to help some patients with Quim. She also went to a camp called Taizé and finally, to Tossa de Mar,