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Bobby Sands : a BBC article on his death
Bobby Sands Bobby Sands was twenty seven years old when he died. He spent almost nine years of his life in prison because of his Irish Republican Activities. He died, in prison, on 5 May 1981, on the sixty sixth day of his hunger strike. Bobby Sands gained...
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" As Long As The Grass Shall Grow " an introduction
“As Long As The Grass Shall Grow And The Rivers Flow” are the words used to conclude may treaties with the Native American people – not one of which was ever honored by the United States government. The once great hunting grounds of the North American...
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"Yes, we can " lyrics February 2008
“Yes we can” by Will- I -Am from the Black Eyed Peas Feb,2008 Inspired by Obama’s speech in New-Hampshire Jan,8,2008 It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation. Yes we can. It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists...
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Can you say that again? a worksheet
Have you watched this video long enough? Ok then, let's start with a few easy questions: YOU WILL DO THIS WORK ON YOUR COPYBOOK OR ON A PAPER , DEPENDING ON WHAT YOUR TEACHER WILL ASK FROM YOU. A. Introductory questions: (except for n°3, answer with one...
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"The Old Tune "by Samuel Beckett June 2008 Photos 1
Well, now it's over, you've done it, and I do hope you enjoyed acting your part, even though it was short, even though it could have been improved, even though it was Beckett ! I had a real good time watching you, and you did a good job of it. Some of...
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A Thanksgiving Prayer by W.S.Burroughs : correction
There you are, at last! It didn't seem to be wanting to work, but finally, it has worked!! Make sure you understand the following presentation, learn the phrases and words that are new to you, be curious and serious ! and enjoy the holiday! Mrs Duval-lamy...
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Golden Door, a film by Emanuele Crialese, released May 2007
Here are the tasks you will have to fulfil: you will hand this in on Tuesday , January, 20th. DO NOT forget the margin on the right of the page ! You can print this page if you want to. TASK A: * Write a paragraph about the place the scene is set in,...
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Exercice lacunaire : a Thanksgiving Prayer
Here is the text of this "prayer". Listen as many times as you wish and fill in the gaps. Then explain - in English of course ! - the words followed by a " * " (there are 10 of them ). Beware of the context ! A Thanksgiving Prayer, by William S. Burroughs...
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Homework on "A Thanksgiving Prayer "
This homework will have to be handed in on Thursday , Nov, 29th or Friday,Nov,30th, depending on which class you are in. First thing to do: watch the video twice at least. Then do the personal research (C) so as to understand the background and the context....
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Northern Ireland: from 1997 to 2007, the path to peace.
NORTHERN IRELAND : a recent chronology In 1997, Northern Ireland made a significant step in the direction of stemming sectarian strife. The first formal peace talks began on Oct. 6 with representatives of eight major Northern Irish political parties participating,...
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Homework on Northern Ireland and Remembrance
HOMEWORK ON NORTHERN IRELAND and REMEMBRANCE You can either type the answers, or handwrite them . A. For Thursday,April,2nd ,2009 B. For Monday, March, 30th ,2009 What you have here are two documents, one is an article dating back to 1990 on the play...
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Phonetics
La phonétique britannique English consonants Plosive k as in “ k ey” g as in “ g o” t as in “ t ea” d as in “ d o” p as in “ p ea” b as in “ b ee” Fricative ∫ as in “ sh ip” ʒ as in “u s ual” f as in “ f at” v as in “ v at” h as in “ h at” s as in “ s...
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Amnesty International : Children Soldiers, a few testimonies
Stories from children associated with fighting forces A. Jacques, from DRC, was recruited into an insurgent group (mayi-mayi) when he was 10 years old (From AI Report: Democratic Republic of Congo: Children at War, creating hope for the future ) "I remember...
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Bobby Sands : a Poem
The Rhythm of Time by Bobby Sands There's an inner thing in every man, Do you know this thing my friend? It has withstood the blows of a million years, And will do so to the end. It was born when time did not exist, And it grew up out of life, It cut...
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Northern Ireland : a film
SOME MOTHER’S SON 1996 ,by Terry George. Some Mother's Son is a very powerful movie that deals with the hunger strikes of 1981 in Ireland . This film by Terry George introduces the struggles that led to the hunger strikes and shows how the hunger strikers,...
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Amnesty international :working on the video
You are going to watch this video as many times as you like doing the following tasks first: 1. Count the different situations you are given to see. 2. Identify the places, the characters and , if possible , the countries where the scenes take place.For...
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A teenager rants at ASBOs.
Go and see Sammy at the following address. A.Fill in the rest of your sheet. B. Describe the girl,saying what she looks like, and the type of person you think she is, by watching her on her video.Find the most relevant adjectives to express what you think...
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"As Long As The Grass Shall Grow " Lyrics
“As long as the Grass Shall Grow Johnny Cash ( 1932/2003 ) 1 As long as the moon shall rise ,as long as the rivers flow As long as the sun will shine ,as long as the grass shall grow . The Senecas are an Indian tribe of the Iroquois nation Down on the...
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Running for President : McCain soldiers on.
Revitalised but broke, McCain soldiers on for battle of Michigan By Leonard Doyle in Manchester, New Hampshire 10 January 2008 from The Independent Looking energetic and refreshed after just four hours' sleep, John McCain, the winner of the New Hampshire...
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A song by Johnny Cash : correction of the homework.
Hello there! Voici le corrigé de votre travail sur la chanson écrite par l'indien Peter Lafarge, et offerte avec d'autres textes à Johnny Cash en vue de la publication d'un album. Johnny Cash le dit lui-même en introduction,dans la vidéo que vous aviez...
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scenesmoking : a site to visit
Here is the link to a very interesting site to visit. It will do your English -and your health as well - a lot of good! http://www.scenesmoking.org/ A few hints: *Check the 10 top movies for the week, and see how they are rated. *How many different "lung...
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Obama meets former presidents: Worksheet
You will do this work in your copybook, you can print the sheet if you feel like it. 1. Say where the scene takes place, and who the individuals are, from left to right.(Th event took place on Wednesday, 7th 2009) 2. Write down a few lines about each,...
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Teen killed while texting and driving
You will watch this video as many times as you like. you will then : 1.Explain what type of document this is. 2.Explain in details what piece of news is being announced and where the event has taken place. 3. You will quote the lady's words in full. 4....
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A WEBQUEST on JERSEY
Family name :……………………….. Class :…… Jersey Webquest à faire pour le lundi 23 février 2009 http://www.jersey.com http://www.wikipedia.org http://www.jerseymet.gov.je (weather) Sites à visiter pour completer le webquest When you go to Jersey, you must change...
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Remembrance by Graham Reid : an article
October 18, 1990 Review/Theater; Passing the Troubles To the Younger Irish By WILBORN HAMPTON It has been more than 20 years since the arrival of British troops in Northern Ireland to quell rioting in Londonderry and Belfast signaled the beginning of...