Historical Movies

This week we'll be sharing about Historical Movies. This movie genre sets the events of the movie in a specific time in History. Not only it provides us details about what happened during that point in History, but it also narrates a story. Sometimes it can be a fiction story about romance, friendship or success and other times it focuses on someones life and achievements.

Producers need to consider several aspects when it comes to Historical movies. Some aspects include setting, costumes, music, effects, and even language! As language varies form time to time.
I am not a critic, but there have been cases in which some of those factors are not well taken care of. However, that is not the only thing. Producers also need to be careful with events that where taking place during that time if they want an accurate historical movie.

• Do you think it is important to follow the timeline in History for the movie to be successful? or 
• Do you think some facts or events can be altered for the movie to gain more popularity? 
• If you could produce a Historical movie of your own, what event in History would you focus on?

I am sharing a link where you can find some examples of Historical movies. Tell us which ones you like.

Breaking up!

Are break ups hard?

When it is time to bring a relationship to an end it takes deep thought to find the right words to avoid hurting feelings. Even though it is tough, it has to be done.
The first question is, are there "the right words?" I mean, there are several reasons for a break up, some can be friendly due to mutual agreement, but others are rough and both sides can leave very hurt.
The second question is, who takes the lead? Sometimes it is YOU, who has to find the words and choose the moment to talk to your partner and tell them it is all over.
I had to break up a couple of times. I really hated it, but it was necessary. I was not happy and I had to let my couple about it. It was very annoying because both times the guy cried. However, I had to be strong to show them that it was a final decision. I haven't gone through the experience of someone breaking up with me. Which is good! But, I can imagine how sad it can be.
What about you? What are the words you can use? Have you broken up with someone or the other way around? How was it? What do you suggest can be done when breaking up is hard?
Take a few minutes to this classic break up song!

A childhood full of memories...

Are you ready to show off your English skills as a movie writer?
In this week's blog you will have the opportunity to be a movie writer.
The English skills you need to show focus on the use of Narrative Tenses.
You also need to demonstrate your creativity and writing organization skills.

Do you remember movies like Stand By Me? It tells the story of four boys in a small town in Oregon who go on a hike to find the dead body of a missing child. Too dramatic? How about The Sandlot? It is a story about a group of young boys growing up in California in 1962. A new, shy boy (Thomas Guiry) moved into the neighborhood, where he was initially rejected by the local boys because he didn't know how to play baseball. Soon, he learned the sport and joined the group of boys who played ball in a local sandlot, and with his new friends, he has a variety of adventures. By the way, the song Tequila is part of the soundtrack of this movie.  How about The Goonies. I really loved them. They were able to save their neighborhood from being foreclosed. Last but not least, I can recall The Little Rascals. In this movie a tough little gang of boys, who have a Women Haters Club, participate in a car race to get funds to build a better club house.

I am sharing some examples, because the idea is that you can share your very own movie trailer in Narrative Tenses about your own group of children. The movie trailer can be inspired on your own childhood experiences, or you can simply invent your own.

Write your movie entries here, give your classmates feedback throughout the week. I can't wait to check out your movies. Invent a creative title for your movie, and don't forget that you will be sharing about it in class.