10/31/07

Halloween






It is very unusual in Taiwan to see Halloween celebrations. My students do not know what is Halloween. I decided today to make them to dress up and I will tell them things about Halloween.
I made the power point into a video, I have the history, terminology, symbols of Halloween, pumpkin patch, trick or treat, games and songs of Halloween.

All of my students dressed up and they were so busy to put their costumes. They were happy to have Halloween here in Taiwan. I dressed up, too. I was the witch with skull eyes. It was so funny to see everyone dressed up in my class.

After explaining about Halloween, I made students to line up for trick and treat. All they had to do is knock my door and say trick or treat, then, I will give them candies and chocolate.
Unfortunately, I could not find 15 minutes videos about Halloween here in Taiwan, otherwise, I will show them how the Halloween is celebrate in USA or other countries.
After all, they had fun and I am glad they did understand what is Halloween, instead of trick or
treat.

10/5/07

Oral Test is Over!


After listening to so many pair of students, I got tired of it. Some of the orals are very good. I have most of junior ones (seven graders) are very good. they put a lot of efforts into it. I gave them very high scores. This pair, did a great job, putting all the words together and make a wonderful speech. Here is the video.