Update 120 I’m still standing - Yet it’s a sign of the times
- Howie Gordon
- Sep 27, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 9, 2024
Will i. am sings with Sesame Street
“If what I am is what's in me
Then I'll stay strong -
that's who I'll be and
I will always be the best "me" that I can be.
There's only one me, I am it have a dream
I'll follow it It's up to me to try.” Taken from Sesame Street and Will i.am.
I’m finding it a little difficult to keep up with regular posting with the situation in our country. Yet when I stop to think that there are pupils, our children that are still growing up, with a need to learn, then I am assured that there is a need for these broadcasts. The ideas that are broadcasted to you are for your pupils and to enhance your lessons, now, and in the future.
Hoping for peaceful times ahead
Here is a cover of the song that I posted earlier in the broadcast. The song is fast for EFL students and can be slowed down by playing with the speed control in Youtube. Once the pupils have achieved automaticity (fluency) you can speed up the song to its original speed
Harry Styles sings about the sign of the times
This song is intended for junior high and high school students. I have created a worksheet with two exercises with the help of TWEE
And another cover by Tanner Townsendhttps://youtu.be/ymNFFKX5JfE?list=RDymNFFKX5JfE
Happy New Year
Still my most favourite of the New Year videos
“A new year rising
A new beginning
Lift your head up
Turn yourself 'round
The world is spinning
Feel the magic
Of a new day
Open your heart
To a fresh start
Send your fears away” Ein Prat
May the New Year be much safer, more peaceful and a return of all the hostages to their loved ones.
I am sharing a link to Jacob Richman’s page. All the credit goes to him for his links to Rosh Hashana activities
Mondly
Did you know that the Ministry of Education has purchased many licenses for Mondly for all the 4th,5th and 6th graders.This will be the last year of this agreement.
What is Mondly? An app that can be played on any device and Utilizes a combination between the bilingual and grammar-translation method, whereby students embark on a journey to become functional bilinguals, with a strong emphasis on verbal proficiency. MOE will grant access to all grade 5-6 pupils for the duration of the year. The aim is to enrich pupils' language learning experience with Mondly. The children achieve this by immersing themselves in the game and learning new vocabulary, speaking and reading.
If you are a 4th, 5th or 6th grade teacher and have not registered - please do so here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdebld8FF2OsjtsEuUadlzdiP89ugrZd3qjSo7IV_tJ3hIrSQ/viewform
Join the hundreds of teachers and thousands of pupils that are already playing with Mondly
NEW: ☝🎉🎊
Watch out for our new section starting soon
Guess the song!!
Watch this space for details.
This is a copy from Update 117 - A few months ago
Spend 9 minutes watching Richard Goodall the Janitor
- Worth every minute
Well Richard went on to win America’s Got Talent 2024
In second place is Roni Sagi and her border collie Rhythm. Roni is from Israel and this is an amazing achievement
And the winner is Richard Goodall
Quotes about new beginnings
“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” —Carl Bard
“Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.” —Douglas Pagels
My happy corner - Smile of the week
This has not been a happy week at all yet I will share a few good finds
Imagine if our daily lives were filled so much harmony
One of the most beautiful aspects of music is its power to bring people together, transcending differences and fostering harmony. Collaborations between musicians from different backgrounds often result in magical creations that blend genres, styles, and languages seamlessly. Through these collaborations, artists not only celebrate diversity but also cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation for each other's cultures. The result is a harmonious fusion of sounds that resonates with listeners worldwide.
Paul Simon and Joan Baez singing “The Boxer” on stage in 2016 at her 75th birthday celebrations
Our hearts will go on for this little girl
Digital Tool of the Week
Twinpics
Use AI to generate a matching pic. Your goal is to match the image .The closer you get to the original picture, the higher your score will be.
Suggestion - Great start to an English lesson - Have the pupils use their English to generate a picture using AI/ See who receives the highest score. Pictures change daily
Matt Miller from “Ditch that Textbook” suggests 40 AI tools for the classroom
Musical Joke of the Week
His real name was Neil CoalBut the pressure got to him
He is now - Neil Diamond
There is an online site for cars. It sells many a sweet car online
The Final Note:
Looking forward to eventually meeting you all one day F2F
PS.I was going to tell you a joke about time travel, but you didn't like it
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