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Unit 3: Grammar – Past tenses

Published on 23 Jun, 2019 by aldanapiresLeave a comment

Here is a chart containing the structures of past tenses:

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Unit 3: The Tell-tale Heart

Published on 9 Jun, 20199 Jun, 2019 by aldanapiresLeave a comment

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How to make QR codes

Published on 5 Jun, 20195 Jun, 2019 by aldanapiresLeave a comment

Here are the tutorials on how to make QR codes:

Picture tutorial (from a phone).

2. Video tutorial (from a phone)

3. Video tutorial (from a computer)

How to use Canva: Tutorial

Published on 31 May, 20199 Jun, 2019 by aldanapiresLeave a comment

Here’s a guide on how to use canva from a browser, WITHOUT downloading the app. Follow these steps:

Stopping Bullying

Published on 26 May, 2019 by aldanapiresLeave a comment

These testimonies show that it is always a good idea to fight against bullying:

SAM, 15 years old: I was in my Physical Education class, and some girls were bullying me. They were calling me names when the head teacher walked in and heard them. She ordered the girls to go to her office. While they were walking, they were playing the victim. The head teacher told them to stop and sanctioned them. Those girls never laughed at me again.

OLIVER, 13 years old: Me and my friend were playing cards when two boys entered the classroom and took our cards. They were throwing them into the air and calling us “nerds” when I stood up for us and told them to get out.

MARY, 12 years old: When I saw my friend Jane, she was sitting alone and crying. I wanted to help her, so I went and asked her what the problem was. She said that some mean girls were spreading false rumours about her. So, we decided to take action and talk to the teachers to stop them.

Let’s Start with the Components: R.E.S.T. (Part 2)

Published on 6 May, 20196 May, 2019 by aldanapiresLeave a comment

Respect is…
“a feeling or understanding that any person is important and should be treated in a good way.” Respect is demonstrated by appreciating your partner(s) opinions, and decisions. It’s about deciding and marking limits, listening to your partner when they say “Yes,” “No,” or “Maybe.”

Equality is…
“being equal in status, rights, and opportunities.” Power is balanced by (and between) the people in the relationship. Decisions are made together.

Safety is…
“the condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury”. It is safety with and from each other in the relationship. Safety is about knowing that your partner won’t intentionally hurt you — physically, emotionally, or psychologically. It’s knowing that they care for your general well-being.

Trust is…
“the belief that a person is reliable, good, honest.” A mutual trust that the partners in the relationship can believe one another and be good to one another. Trust is about knowing that you aren’t manipulated.

This article has been adapted for educational purposes only. The original one was written by Sam Killerman and published on It’s pronounced Metrosexual

What makes a relationship healthy? Unhealthy? These four things, to start. (Part 1)

Published on 3 May, 201915 May, 2022 by aldanapiresLeave a comment

Relationships are influenced by our gender, our sexuality, and many other aspects of our identity. These aspects are going to determine what we consider good or bad, desirable or detestable, healthy or unhealthy. It is very complex, but there are four elements that are required for a healthy relationship. They’re not sufficient, but they are necessary.
The four things that are needed for a healthy relationship are: respect, equality, safety, and trust. Each component can manifest in healthy ways (columns) or in unhealthy ways (shadows) in any relationship with actions and/or words.

This article has been adapted for educational purposes only. The original one was written by Sam Killerman and published on It’s pronounced Metrosexual

Bullying testimonies

Published on 1 May, 20193 May, 2019 by aldanapiresLeave a comment

Bullying takes different forms and every type is not OK. Here, 3 students share their experiences:

PAUL, 13 years old: At school, people call me names just for how I look. It all started when I was in 6th grade. I was shorter than everyone and not as beautiful. For example, last week, while I was walking down the hallway, some boys were laughing at me and calling me names. It made me feel very bad.
AMY, 14 years old: A lot of girls in my school treat me badly and make fun of me because I have a big body. Yesterday, I was talking to a friend while some girls were staring at us. They were making fun of us, so I decided to tell our teacher. The teacher called their attention, but they said that they weren’t bullying us.
JANE, 15 years old: I was new at this school. A guy started talking to me and two girls were whispering to each other while staring directly at me. Then, I discovered that the boy was dating one of the girls. The girls spread false rumours about me. Everyone was calling me names for talking to someone else’s boyfriend.