Oedipus and Atalanta: Greek Mythology Tales
Oedipus
Oedipus was the son of the king of Thebes. At birth, the Delphic Oracle predicted to his father, Laius, that his son, once an adult, would kill him and marry his wife. Laius, wishing to avoid such a fate, ordered a subject to kill Oedipus at birth. Out of pity, instead of killing him, the subject left him in the woods of Cithaeron, hanging him by his feet from a tree.
Upon reaching adolescence, Oedipus, through talk with his playmates, suspected that he was not the son of his alleged parents.
Read MorePrague: A Fairytale City in the Heart of Europe
Prague: A Fairytale City
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a city that captivates with its beauty. I visited last January and was immediately enchanted. The colorful buildings create a fairytale atmosphere. It’s truly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and I highly recommend a visit!
Climate and Culture
Prague has a continental climate, and it was quite cold during my winter visit, with average temperatures around 0°C. The official language is Czech, but English and German are
Read MoreDon Quixote and Lazarillo de Tormes: Spanish Literature Classics
Don Quixote: A Summary of the Classic Novel
This is the story of an old man from La Mancha, named Alonso Quijano, who is driven mad by reading many books of chivalry. He christens himself Don Quixote and names his lady Dulcinea of Toboso and his old horse Rocinante. In the first part, we find several interspersed stories. An example of this is when Don Quixote frees a boy from the ill-treatment of his master. Accompanied by Sancho Panza, a neighbor whom he convinced to serve him as a squire in exchange
Read MoreDramatic Play: Acts One and Two – A Family’s Turmoil
ACT ONE
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TELVA: (They say that inside… … … bells under water) (Down the stairs, put the parka she picks up the nail)
MARTIN: Are you involved with the mare? (Going to Grandpa)
MOTHER: (Is it necessary to go to the braña tonight?)
MARTIN: I want to remove the cattle myself.
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MOTHER: (Can you not… Ever? Forgot what day is today?)
MARTIN: Today? (Sees the GRANDFATHER. The two head down, Martin understands, sighs, and lowers his head as well). Yes.
MOTHER: (I know you do not like… next
Read MoreClassroom Strategies for Diverse Learners
Supporting Immigrant Students in the Classroom
When teaching immigrant students, teachers can implement various strategies to facilitate their learning. One effective method is using flashcards with different colors. For example, green can represent verbs, red for objects, and blue for short sentences. This visual aid helps students grasp sentence structure and build vocabulary. They can start using simple phrases like, “Can I go to the toilet?” or “Can you pass me the pen?” This approach fosters
Read MoreMastering English Tenses and Grammar: A Comprehensive Approach
Mastering English Tenses and Grammar
Past Continuous vs. Past Simple
- When I was doing the washing-up, I broke a plate.
- While Tom was playing the piano, his mother was doing the washing-up.
- He drank some juice and then he ate a few chips.
- I was having dinner when I suddenly heard a loud bang.
- When my father was working in the garden, an old friend passed by to see him.
- She went to school, took out her textbook and began to read.
- When it started to rain, our dog wanted to come inside.
- When Jane was doing a