Κυριακή 9 Νοεμβρίου 2025

UNIT 3 - RENAISSANCE ARTS & ARTISTS

The Renaissance (=Rebirth) was a cultural movement that profoundly affected European intellectual life in the early modern period. Beginning in Italy in the 14th century and spreading to the rest of Europe by the 16th century, its influence was felt in art, philosophy, literature, music, science, politics, religion, and other aspects of intellectual inquiry. Renaissance employed the humanist method in study and searched for realism and human emotion in Art.

WHAT IS RENAISSANCE? VIDEO 1

GREAT ARTISTS OF THE TIME: =>

LEONARDO DA VINCI 👉BIOGRAPHY 👉VIDEO

Coursebook p. 37 Leonardo Da Vinci 👉listen to the text

MICHELANGELO 👉VIDEO1 👉 VIDEO 2

Coursebook p. 40 Michelangelo 👉listen to the text

BOTTICELLI 👉BIOGRAPHY

Coursebook p. 42👉listen to the text

RAPHEL 👉 BIOGRAPHY

Coursebook p. 43👉listen to the text

VERROCHIO 👉 BIOGRAPHY

Coursebook p. 46👉listen to the text

MONA LISA

The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world, created by Leonardo da Vinci, a leading figure of the Italian Renaissance. The artwork presents a seated woman in the foreground, shown half-length, with a calm posture, relaxed hands, and an enigmatic, gentle smile. Her dark clothing is simple yet elegant, drawing attention to her peaceful facial expression and soft gaze.
In the background, we can see an imaginative and mysterious landscape with winding rivers, distant mountains, and misty paths. The colours are subtle and harmonious, creating a smooth transition between the figure and the natural environment.
The painting represents the ideals of the Renaissance, especially realism, balance, and the study of human emotion. Overall, the Mona Lisa creates a quiet, thoughtful, and slightly mysterious atmosphere that continues to fascinate viewers centuries later.
STUDENTS' WORK:

👉Botticelli

👉LEONARDO DA VINCI 👉LEONARDO DA VINCI

👉 MICHELANGELO

👉MICHELANGELO

👉Raphael

✍writing task on Padlet

The Birth of Venus - Botticelli - 1485

"Art is never finished, only abandoned." — Leonardo da Vinci

"Painting is strong medicine for the soul." — Raphael

Τρίτη 2 Σεπτεμβρίου 2025

UNIT 2 "DO WE ALL LIVE IN THE SAME WORLD?"

In this Unit we are examining the living conditions and difficulties that refugees face in a world that is far from ideal, more difficult and hostile to them. Some people make it and follow their dreams. Others don't.

before I was a refugee

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THERE ARE TWO TEXTS ABOUT REFUGEES

RELEVANT VOCABULARY UNIT 2

ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΗ ΤΕΧΤ 1

👉listen to the text

TEXT 1: WATCH THE STORY OF MUZON (TEENAGE REFUGEE) HERE

ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΗ TEXT 2

👉listen to the text

TEXT 2: WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP HERE

UN VIDEO ABOUT REFUGEES

👉👉👉WRITING TASK (PADLET) 👈👈👈

Which story affected you the most Muzoon's or Mesin's. Give reasons for your answer.

GRAMMAR

DIRECT / INDIRECT SPEECH

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on-line Grammar task (3 pages)

UNIT 5 ADDICTIONS

Addiction is a chronic condition characterized by the compulsive engagement in a substance or behavior despite negative consequences.

It often involves a loss of control and continued use despite harmful effects on physical, mental, and social well-being.

Addiction can be related to substances (drugs, alcohol) or behaviors (gambling, social media use).

Understanding the spectrum of addictive behaviors is essential for recognizing that addiction is not a one-size-fits-all phenomenon. Each type of addiction may present unique challenges and require tailored approaches for intervention and treatment.

One effective strategy for prevention is education which can empower individuals to make informed choices regarding substance use and addictive behaviors. Another critical aspect of intervention is recognizing the signs of addiction early.

video: HOW ADDICTION HAPPENS

👉 Ideas on how to write an essay about Addictions

🠞WRITING TASK (PADLET)

UNIT 4 - LEARNING TO FLY

'Learning to fly' is a Unit talking about inner search. More particular, 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' is a book that encourages readers to embrace their passions and pursue their dreams. It is a story about self-discovery and the importance of breaking away from the constraints of societal norms in order to find true happiness.

Paul McCartney's words about the 'Blackbird' song

student's verse inspired by the 'Blackbird'

Jonathan Livingston Seagull, narrated by Richard Harris

VIDEO 'JONATHAN SEAGULL'

LIFE CHANGING LESSONS FROM JONATHAN SEAGULL

👉UNIT 4: WRITING TASK

Billy Eliot padlet

Παρασκευή 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2023

UNIT 6 - LEADERS: BORN OR MADE

For decades, people have been trying to figure out whether great leaders are born with innate leadership skills or if you can develop people into leaders. Recent scientific studies suggest that leadership is 30% genetic and 70% learned.

In this Unit we talk about two revered statesmen of the 20th century, Martin Luther King (1929 -1968) and Nelson Mandela (1918 - 2013).

👉Martin Luther King BIOGRAPHY

👉Martin Luther King presentation

👉power point presentation about Mandela

👉poem that inspired Mandela: INVICTUS (meaning unconquered)

the words from the poem that kept Mandela strong

The meaning of the poem "Invictus" is about resilience and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, a theme Nelson Mandela found particularly inspiring during his imprisonment. Written by William Ernest Henley, the poem's title is Latin for "unconquerable" or "undefeated".

The central message is that an individual has the power to maintain inner strength and control their own destiny, as famously expressed in the final lines:

"I am the master of my fate, / I am the captain of my soul".

THE FILM "INVICTUS"

👉WRITING TASK (PADLET)

self study activity 👉 vocabulary

Πέμπτη 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2023

UNIT 7 - HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, language, religion or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more.

WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS? VIDEO

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages.

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"All humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."

THE 30 HUMAN RIGHTS

UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS VIDEO

Each year on December 10, people all around the world
celebrate Human Rights Day. Schools should build a global culture of human rights. Human Rights Friendly Schools aim to empower young people and promote human rights values and principles into all areas of school life.

WRITING TASK (PADLET)

Τετάρτη 13 Σεπτεμβρίου 2023

UNIT 8 - BOOK BURNING, NOW AND THEN

This Unit is about Book burning, the deliberate destruction by fire of books or other written materials, usually carried out in a public context. The burning of books represents an element of censorship and usually proceeds from a cultural, religious or political opposition to the materials in question.

The Book Thief is a historical fiction novel by the Australian author Markus Zusak, set in Nazi Germany during World War II. Published in 2005, The Book Thief became an international bestseller and was translated into 63 languages and sold 17 million copies.

The novel follows the adventures of a young girl, Liesel Meminger. Narrated by Death, it presents the lives and viewpoints of the many victims of the ongoing war. Themes throughout the story include death, literature and love.It was adapted into the 2013 feature film, THE BOOK THIEF.