st.George's day

1. A biography of St. George

a)Who was St George? St George is the patron of Catalonia and England

b)Where was he born? George was born a citizen of the Roman Empire at Cappadocia, Turkey, in 280AD.

c) What was his occupation? At the age of 17 he joined the Roman Army and quickly rose through the ranks.

d) What kind of person was he? He was an impressive man in looks and personality. Records describe him as tall in stature and strikingly handsome. Among his men, he gained a reputation for being fair, chivalrous and brave.”

e) What was the official religion of the Roman Empire? “The main religion of the Roman Empire was Paganism and Christianity was feared by the establishment. The emerging religion was perceived to be undermining the Roman morale and order.”

f) What did the Roman Emperor do that made St. George angry? “Christian scriptures were burnt, churches were destroyed and practising Christians lost their right to Roman citizenship. Violence soon followed. Among the Christian communities, Diocletian became known as the cruellest ever persecutor of the faith.

g) What was St. George's reaction? George was a Christian convert and he decided to speak out against his Emperor’s actions.”

h) What did the Roman Emperor do to St. George? George tore down the Emperor’s edict and worked to alleviate the suffering of Christians in the area. His position however was unsustainable. He was taken prisoner and brought before Diocletian.
2. The influence of St. George in the Middle Ages

a) When was he made a Saint? b) How was St. George important in the following events:

• • The Crusades?The Crusades were a series of military campaigns during the time of Medieval England against the Muslims of the Middle East. In 1076.
  • The Battle of Antioch?Peter Tudebode was a Poitevin priest who was part of the First Crusade, perhaps with forces of the count of Toulouse. He wrote his account, the Historia de Hieroslymitano Itinere, by at least 1111, which was after many of the other important accounts of the First Crusade were written. Tudebode offers some new insights into the First Crusade, including a description of the death of one of his brother's during the siege of Antioch. The following section begins with the Crusader army approaching the city of Antioch.
  • The establishment of the Order of the Garter?English order of knighthood founded by Edward III in 1348 and considered the highest British honor. Legend holds that it was created after an incident in which Edward was dancing with the Countess of Salisbury, when one of her garters dropped to the floor. As bystanders snickered, Edward gallantly picked up the garter and put it on his own leg, admonishing the courtiers in French with what is now the order's motto, "Honi soit qui mal y pense" ("Shame to him who thinks evil of it"). Membership consists of the British sovereign and the prince of Wales, each with 25 "knight companions."

c) Why did Howard Ruff start the Society of St. George? Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Patron of The Royal Society of St. George, which is the Premier Patriotic Society of England, with branches throughout the world. It is independent of all politics and is non-sectarian.
Before the American war of Independence, Societies of St George had been founded in the then North American colonies for the relief of British immigrants and to give them general assistance in the new country.
The earliest Branches of which there are any records are those of New York (1770), Philadelphia (1772) and Charleston (1773). Subsequently Branches were formed in all the great cities of the North American Continents and celebrations were always held on St Georges Day. At the time of the Civil war many Loyalist moved there.
In Australia a branch was formed in 1890.
It was not until the 23rd April, 1894 that the Society was formed in London by Mr Howard Ruff. He was struck by the neglect of English patriotism and on each recurring St George’s day – England’s Day – he wrote to the press on this subject.
First known as the Society of St George, it was through Howard Ruff’s enthusiasm that Queen Victoria consented to become the first Royal Patron.

by: jonathan romeo montado a caballo

ARTUR AND THE INVISIBLES

1. Who do you think is providing the voiceover at the beginning of the trailer? What are the clues that make you think this?
A trailer is providing the voicecover at the begining of the trailer is author.
the clue is the history book.

2. Who are the main characters in the film?
adventure

3. Who are the main characters in the film?
land under

4. The trailer has been created using two different filming techniques. What are these techniques?
In house and land under

5. From watching the trailer, what do you think the genre of the film is?
To find diamond

6. How do the music and sound add to the excitement of the trailer? Watch the trailer with the sound turned down so you can compare the two.
the music adds more interest and excitement

7. Which are the events in the trailer that make you want to watch the film?
To steal the boy and to find grandfather

8. Who do you think would enjoy this film?
yes.

by: jonathan romeo montado a caballo

STRANGE TALES

Strange Tales, Martin Sinclair

We chose this book because the teacher told us to read it.
They are scary stories from Great England.

Chapter 1: The Ghosts in the Tower of London.

Place and date of the story: The Tower of London in 1483 and in 1509Those are the main characters: Albert Brown, Len Jackson, James Tyrell and Henry VII. The ghosts Anne Boleyn and Edward V and his brother.This story is about Albert, the head of security of the Tower of London, who talks to his new partner, Len, the stories about the ghosts of the Tower. First, Albert tells Len about Edward the Fifth and his brother who appear in the staircase. They died because their uncle ordered a guard, James, to kill them. Richard wanted to be the King of England. Next, he talks him about his favourite ghost, Anne Boleyn. Her husband, Henry, killed her because he wanted to marry a different woman.

Chapter 2: The Ghosts of Glamis Castle.

Place and date of the story: In the Glamis Castle, in Scotland. The first story is many years ago, the second one is in 1841 and the third one is in the time of James V of Scotland.Those are the main characters: A few men from the Ogilvey clan, the Earl of Glamis, a workman, George Lyon and his son, Lady Janet Glamis and James V.This chapter tells three stories of Glamis Castle. The first story is about a few men of the Ogilvey clan. They escaped of a terrible battle with the Lindsay clan. Later, they went to Glamis Castle and the Earl of the castle put them in a secret room of the castle. They died enclosed in it. Many years later, Lord Strathmore, another Earl, found the skeletons.The second story is about George Lyon's son. Apparently he died at birth, but it is not true. The parents put the baby in a secret room and he lived over there. One day a workman saw the monster, and George Lyon sent him and his family to Australia. Today, people at the castle can hear a child crying at night.The last story is about the ghost of Lady Janet. The King James V of Scotland hated her because she was from an enemy clan and he burned her at the stake. Janet's ghost returned to Glamis Castle and she is floating around the clock tower with a red glow around her head.

Chapter 3: Borley - A Haunted Village.

Place and date of the story: At the rectory of Borley. In July 28th, 1900; in 1928 and in February 27th, 1939.Those are the main characters: Reverend Harry Bull, Reverend Guy Smith, Reverend Lionel Foyster and their families. The ghosts of the rectory and Mr Price.This story is about a haunted rectory. It is in Borley and it is full of ghosts. The different families that they lived there went frightened to another place to live. On February 27th, 1939, the rectory began to burn. The people of the village saw the faces of the ghosts in the windows. This all happened a long time ago, but the people of village still call Borley the most haunted village in England.

Chapter 4: The Soldier Ghost.

Place and date of the story: In a village in Wales called Barley Hill.Those are the main characters: Mr Howard, Mr Jones and the soldier ghost.In Barley there was a soldier ghost who died in a battle there. He lived in the hill and the people of the village are frightened of him. Any old farmers, as Mr Howard, often saw him. One day Mr Jones came to live in the village. When his workmen started to plough the hill, he saw the ghost. Then, the farmers called a ghost investigator to come to the village and he told that the story is true. Soon after that, Mr Jones left Barley Hill and took his workmen with him. The farmers took the skeleton of the soldier and buried it in the village graveyard.

Chapter 5: The Story of Mary Gibson.

Place and date of the story: In a village of England, in 1653.Those are the main characters: Mary Gibson, Annie Snow, Farmer Jones and Dora Lee.This story is about a woman of a village, Mary Gibson. Other woman, Annie Snow said that Mary was a witch. At first, no one listened Annie Snow and her stories but a day Mary Gibson went to buy milk and that was sour because it was a hot day. Then, Farmer Jones said that the milk was good before Mary arrived at the shop.The people began to tell stories about Mary Gibson and a night a mob of angry villages took her to the square and they burned it in a ladder.

Chapter 6: The Loch Ness Monster.

Place and date of the story: In the Loch Ness, Scotland. The stories happened in 565, 1827, 1930, 1968 and 1972.Those are the main characters: Jock Mackay, Mr Jackson.This chapter is about a tour guide, Jock, who tells Jackson, an American tourist, the story of the Loch Ness Monster. The guide talks him about a priest who said Nessie, the monster, in 565. Also he spoke him about an investigation that a group of investigators made with sonar equipment in 1968. And he talks him about an investigation that a group of Americans made with modern equipment in 1972.Jackson says that this was lie but Jock says that this was true.

I like this book because the stories are scary

my story

The 17th of january i went to the cinema with my Girlfriend.
First we saw the film and ate popcorn and drank cola.
Before we going to the bus and going to lloret later we going to my house and slept every night!!
it the good day of my live

DIALOGUE

Saúl: Where were you in this photo?
Jona: I was at a discoteque in Algeciras.

Saúl: What were you doing there?
Jona: It was a New Year's party.

Saúl: What were you wearing?
Jona: I was wearing a shirt,trausers and a hat.

Saúl: Who were you dancing to in the photo?
Jona: I was dancing with my friend Cristina she's got fair long hair.

Saúl: Were you having a good time?
Jona: Yes,it was a good night!




SAÚL & JONATHAN 3G4

make a story

When alexandra was 77 years old, her mother gave her a(n) monkey for a pet. She and her monkey went everywhere together. On fridays they went to (the) paris at summer and then they went to (the) barcelona. Her pet liked to eat bananas. alexandra really liked to eat bananas too, so she asked her mother to give them some for dinner. In the evening, alexandra liked to sit on the chair and watch buenafuente. Sometimes she felt happy when her monkey saw a(n) table.

Hi my name is jonathan
i study in I.E.S Rocagrossa
i have more friends in the school
my favourite friend is saul and toni.
i'm 14 and my birthday is in august
bye bye see you