Personal pronouns, Possessive adjectives, Possessive pronouns.

                                          

PERSONAL PRONOUNS	OBJECT PRONOUNS	POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES (+ NOUN)	POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
I	me	my	mine
you	you	your	yours
he	him	his	his
she	her	her	hers
it	it	its	its
we	us	our	ours
you	you	your	yours
they	them	their	theirs

 

Study this table and practice using the pronouns and adjectives in the appropriate place.

Click here to do some practice on-line.

Bored? Do you want to play a game to do extra practice? (Check also de "quiz" and the "factsheets" sections).

An awesome song about the states of matter!

PANCAKE DAY

In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day (or Pancake Tuesday to some people) because it is the one day of the year when almost everyone eats a pancake.

In 2010 Pancake Day is on Tuesday 16 February.

What happens on Pancake Day in England?

Read on to find out why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and other facts about this special time of year.

What is Pancake Day?

Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent. It is traditional on this day to eat pancakes in England.

Why are Pancakes eaten on Shrove Tuesday?

Lent is a time of abstinence, of giving things up. So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge yourself, and to use up the foods that aren’t allowed in Lent. Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which were forbidden during Lent.

When is Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)?

Shrove Tuesday is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday and is therefore the final day before the commencement of Lent, a Christian festival leading up to Easter Sunday (Easter Day).

Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year to year and falls between 3 February and 9 March.

Why do Christians call the day ’Shrove Tuesday’?

The name Shrove comes from the old word "shrive" which means to confess. On Shrove Tuesday, in the Middle Ages, people used to confess their sins so that they were forgiven before the season of Lent began.

What is Shrove Tuesday?

Shrove Tuesday is a day of celebration as well as penitence, because it’s the last day before Lent. Throughout the United Kingdom, and in other countries too, people indulge themselves on foods that traditionally aren’t allowed during Lent. Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which were forbidden during Lent.

What is an English Pancake?

A pancake is a thin, flat cake, made of batter and fried in a pan.

 

Caster sugar (superfine sugar) is sprinkled over the top and a dash of fresh lemon juice added. The pancake is then rolled. Some people add golden syrup or jam.

(Click here for a pancake recipe)

Other names for Shrove Tuesday

United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia - Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday.

Spain - Martes de Carnaval - last day of Carnival before Ash Wednesday and the period of Lent.

Brazil - Terça-feira gorda - Fat Tuesday - the final day of Brazilian Carnival.

Greece - Apocreas, which means "from the meat" since they don’t eat meat during Lent, either.

Sweden - Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday).

USA In Catholic and French-speaking parts of the United States this day is called Mardi Gras.

Germany - "Fastnacht" (Also spelt "Fasnacht", "Fasenacht", "Fasteloven" (in the Rhine area) or "Fasching" in Bavaria.)

In France they call it Mardi Gras which means Grease or Fat Tuesday.

In Iceland the day is known as "Sprengidagur" (Bursting day).

 

Now check your knowledge and see how much you know about Pancake Day.

PANCAKE DAY (16th February 2010)

Today we are all preparing the batter for the pancakes we’ll eat on Tuesday, because tomorrow it’s PANCAKE DAY!!

Have a look at this funny and cheerful pancake film! 

14th February: SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY

Every February we celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love. We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. You may be wondering, Who is St. Valentine? Time to brush up on your Valentine’s history!

Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn’t fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine’s actions he had him put to death.

Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor’s daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first ’valentine’ himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it ’Your Valentine’, words still used on cards today.

Perhaps we’ll never know the true identity and story behind the man named St. Valentine, but this much is for sure...February has been the month to celebrate love for a long time, dating clear back to the Middle Ages. In fact, Valentines ranks second only to Christmas in number of greeting cards sent.

Another valentine gentleman you may be wondering about is Cupid (Latin cupido, "desire"). In Roman mythology Cupid is the son of Venus, goddess of love. His counterpart in Greek mythology is Eros, god of love. Cupid is often said to be a mischievous boy who goes around wounding both gods and humans with his arrows, causing them to fall in love.

 

Check out other ideas for Valentine’s Day, including creative Valentine cards, Valentine party games, and many more fun activities.

More Valentine’s Day Fun:

• Valentine’s Day Crafts
• Valentine’s Day Recipes
• Valentine’s Day Party
• All about Valentine’s Day

¡BIENVENIDOS A NUESTRO PEQUEÑO CIBERESPACIO!

Queremos dar la bienvenida a nuestro grupo de blogs del colegio a los niños y niñas de 3 años, que desde ayer cuentan ya con un espacio donde colgar sus actividades y compartirlas con todos nosotros.

Visitad su blog y veréis cómo también os vosotros os gustan muchas de sus actividades.

Para los que no conocéis la revista "Sapos y Princesas", ahora que se acerca el fin de semana, os cuento que es la guia del ocio para niños con actividades para hacer en familia en la Comunidad de Madrid.

Echadle un vistazo si queréis estar informados de las actividades que podéis hacer con vuestros padres y vuestros hermanos pequeños (los que los tengáis).

AYUDA A HAITÍ

Tras la tremenda catástrofe sufrida por el terremoto en Haití, emprendimos la recogida de donaciones para poner nuestro granito de arena y os tenemos que dar la grata noticia que con vuestra colaboración hemos recaudado una cifra importante:

 1627,26 Euros

¡MUCHAS GRACIAS!

ENTRE TODOS PODEMOS HACER MUCHAS COSAS JUNTOS

Here it's another fantastic website to learn more about our Solar System while having fun, the European Space Agency for kids.

Hope you find it interesting.

ESA kids

ANSWERS FROM YOUR CLASSMATES

Alba (5ºC) has found the answer to the question we didn’t know in class: SATURN has more than one ring. The rings are made of particles that are made almost entirely of iced water, with some contamination from dust and other chemicals.

Thank you very much Alba for such a wonderful explanation.

SCHOOL'S CARNIVAL WEEK (8-12 February)

This year we are going to celebrate Carnival in our School following a different dressing code everyday of the week.

Remember that we try to have a bit of fun everyday without breaking the rhythm of our lessons.

Cheer up and follow the instructions given:

MONDAY.- "We wear different shoes"

TUESDAY.- "We wear a ribbon or a tie"

WEDNESDAY.- "We wear our clothes backwards and/or insideout"

THURSDAY.- "We wear a hat or a cap"

FRIDAY.- "We wear fancy make up"

Why does the Moon looks like it changes?

A Message From David

Hello to all of the 5th graders! I just wanted to stop by and tell you that I am very proud of all of you for your hard work on the SPELLING TESTS. I am very happy that you enjoy spelling as much as I do. Keep up the good work and remember that I am always here to help you. See you soon!

David Conner

P.S. Don’t forget that the Spelling Bee is coming soon.

¿Por qué decimos que en San Lorenzo se produce una "lluvia de estrellas"?

Dice el refrán que "la lluvia por San Lorenzo, siempre llega a tiempo". Y es que, cuando se aproxima la onomástica de este santo, el 10 de agosto, los agricultores miran al cielo esperanzados en busca de una llovizna que dé un respiro a los campos y declare una tregua al calor del verano.

El fenómeno de Perséidas es una lluvia de meteoritos (estrellas fugaces o shooting stars) que podemos ver cada agosto. Se llama así porque la cola de casi todos los meteoritos apuntan a la constelación de Perseo. También suele denominarse Lágrimas de San Lorenzo porque en la fecha en la que se suele visualizar el fenómeno, se celebra la festividad de San Lorenzo.

La lluvia se produce cuando La Tierra atraviesa la órbita del cometa 109/Swift Tuttle y permite que sus partículas atraviesen la atmósfera. En ese momento, la basura del cometa se convierte en rayos de luz y calor que forma el fenómeno mencionado.

Do you want to know about Punxsutawney Phil prediction?

Click on the picture and find out.

The Universe and The Solar System

 

I’ve found the "unknown" answer to the question: IS PLUTO A PLANET?

Pluto, the Dwarf planet, is smaller than 7 of the moons in the Solar System. Because it is so small many scientists don’t consider it a planet at all. In 1999 a group of scientists attempted to redesignate Pluto as a comet.

On August 24th, 2006 Pluto’s status was officially changed from planet to dwarf planet. For decades children have been taught that there are nine planets in the Solar System. However, with this change, there are now only eight planets.
Pluto has never been visited by space craft. Because we have never sent probes to this planet we know very little about it.

Read more about Pluto and learn about our Solar System in Astronomy for kids

Find more facts related to the it in the planets of our solar system for kids

Enjoy travelling around our Solar System with your computers and your imagination!!!

Jugando a ser un romántico

Del 30/01/2010 al 30/01/2010

La Biblioteca Nacional ofrece a los niños mayores de 8 años y a sus familias la posibilidad de participar en un interesante taller sobre el romanticismo. En este divertido recorrido por el mundo romántico no irán solos les acompañará uno los individuos más arrebatados de nuestra historia, Mariano José de Larra. Con él descubrirán las costumbres del Madrid más apasionado de la época a través de un juego en el que realizarán una investigación periodística de mucho rigor.

Más información.

GROUNDHOG DAY (el día de la Marmota)

Groundhog Day falls on 2nd February and is celebrated primary in the United States and Canada, although its origins are European. For years, it’s a real event in American culture because of its media impact. Each February 2, in the town of Punxsutawney (Pennsylvania, USA), the behavior of a groundhog predicts what will be the duration of winter. The belief is that if the groundhog comes out of the hole and gets to see its shadow, winter will last six weeks more. If, however, fails to see its shadow, it means that winter will soon end and that spring is near. In Pennsylvania, the official prognosticator is called Punxsutawney Phil. On Groundhog Day, he comes out of his burrow at 7.25 am. and speaks to the Groundhog Club president in "Groundhogese". His proclamation is then translated for the world. Unfortunately his proclamations are only right 39% of the time!!

What’s the name of the most famous groundhog?. Do you know what loves to eat Punxsutawney Phil? Write your answers and win a special prize...

Ask the Groundhog. Ask a question that can be answered with a "Yes" or "No" response and have fun.

Groundhog Day Word Search.

Groundhog Day official website.

Teatralia

Del 29/01/2010 al 21/02/2010

La decimocuarta edición de TEATRALIA, el Festival Internacional de Artes Escénicas para Niños y Jóvenes de la Comunidad de Madrid, llega a Madrid el 29 de enero.
La programación de este año cuenta con un total de 33 espectáculos, 20 de ellos vienen de fuera de nuestras fronteras, afianzando un año más el carácter eminentemente internacional del festival. Su amplio abanico de formatos, disciplinas, géneros y temas, le confieren un lugar privilegiado dentro y fuera de nuestro país.
Esta programación se desarrolla en más de sesenta espacios escénicos de Madrid capital y en treinta y nueve municipios de nuestra región, así se convierte en un elemento integrador de la vida y de la sociedad madrileña.

Más información