The fascination of reading

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

                   

Reading has always been a good way for us to leave out the world.

When I’m reading, I can be the character and live their adventures. For example, I can feel exactly what they feel and it is amazing.

I really like reading. I couldn’t wait much time without reading a book. I don't like all the books, of course. I have my books of choice and even writers like Nicholas Spark and Stephanie Meyer. I really like their books.

I recommend everyone to read because it’s an effective way to distract ourselves and even overcome less good moments.

Cristiana Dias, nº 04, 11º B

Jane Austen - A Classic Story Teller

Hello everyone, I’m here to talk to you about an English novelist, one of the most famous ever: Jane Austen. She was born in Stevenson, Hampshire, on 16^th of December, 1775. I wish I knew this writer better, but I’ve only read one book, Pride and Prejudice. (there’s a movie based on this novel, starring Keira Knightley, which is just wonderful!)
She dedicated her books to romantic fiction, using realism to portrait English high and middle class society life style. Her books are considered conservative by many, but everyone notices the hidden humor and criticism.  Most of her novels are dedicated to women's lives, speaking about their marriages, thoughts and family life.

Jane Austen’s books are studied today in many schools around the world, because everyone recognizes her work as an important mark in the English and world literature. Among her novels we can find titles as Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey or Persuasion.

As I said, I really wish I knew this novelist better, but my “want to read” list is enormous and since Pride and Prejudice, I’ve never had "returned" to Jane Austen. Actually, I remember to talk to you about Jane when I was thinking about what I’ve to read this year!  If you have already read Jane Austen and you are looking for some quality English literature, why don’t you try one of the Bronte sisters? Emily Bronte or Charlotte Bronte are always good choices!

I leave you with images from the movie based on Pride and Prejudice and a portrait of Jane, joined by her signature. (If you want you can also check the movie about Jane’s life, it’s called Becoming Jane, and her character is played by Anne Hathaway.)

See you at School, Inês Ribas

Jane Austen, portrait and her signature.

Two movies related to Jane Austen.

Malala Yousafzai

   The twenty sixth article of The Universal Declaration of the Human Rights says that: “Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.” This article of The Universal Declaration of the Human Rights is fulfilled in most of the developed countries but there are still some people who are risking their life in order to be able to go to school.

   Malala Yousafzai is one of those people. She was born in Pakistan in the year of 1998. She is now 14 years old and Tuesday she was shot in the head and in the neck by a Taliban. Ihsanullah Ihsan claimed responsibility for the attack saying that she “is the symbol of the infidels and obscenity”.

   I chose to write about this subject because I consider that Malala is an excellent role model and a great inspiration. While some kids in Portugal were mumbling about having to wake up early to go to school she was writing a blog for BBC reporting her daily life and defending the young women’s rights. It is hard to believe that a girl with 14 years old could be as brave and bold as Malala is. She really is a rare case and she makes me wonder: How many children are forbidden to go to school? How many women are suffering from domestic violence? How many girls see their sexual freedom being taken away every day? 

   Today Malala is still being kept in the Intensive Care Unit and soon she will be moved out of Pakistan for further treatment. I wish her the best luck and I hope that this event will help some people realize how lucky they are. 

DIARY OF A PAKISTANI SCHOOLGIRL

Diana Barros

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

There is increasing unemployment in Portugal and what is the solution? emigrate? or stay here waiting for improvements?


                                                                     
                                                                                                                   Cristiana Ferreira  Nº5 11ºB

Sunday, 7 October 2012

My holiday in Portugal :)

On my vacation I went to Lisbon for 4 days. Lisbon is very beautiful and has a lot of history. It is a marvelous capital and with the tasty "Pastéis de Belém".
After that I went camping to Ribeira de Pena with the youth group (GJC) and  we did many walks, and we went to Pena Aventura for a fantastic day!
And to finish my holiday I spent a weekend to appreciate the Douro and Tua before the construction of the dam and I had a good meal in a good restaurant with a funny name, called Short Pants(Calça Curta).

I hope you've enjoyed your vacation too!




Telma Soares  11ºB
















At Pena Aventura

In Lisbon!

Holidays and solidarity

Friday, 5 October 2012

        Hi! In my holidays I went to Algarve (Lagos) for a week. There, I went to the beach by day, and by night I went to a bar called Bon Vivant! It was awesome... Music, friends and free drinks!
       When I arrived at Porto I did a solidarity project with Daniela Oliveira and Inês Isidro. We photographed people and they paid us in food to donate to charity. It was an excellent experience and we want to repeat it!



Vanda Magina 11ºB

                                             

Reading

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Reading opens your imagination