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The Modern Theater

THE MODERN THEATER.
REALISM: An attempt to faithfully reproduce the surface appearance of life, especially that of ordinary people in every day situations.
CHARACTERISTICS: 1. Eliminates traditional conventions; utilizes realistic conventions.
2. Presents controversial and/or unpleasant themes.
3. A box set (3 walled room -- realistic instead of proscenium)
4. Actors and actresses must behave as if they lived in a room; speak and act naturally, which means that they don't declaim in oratorical passion, nor talk to the audience.
5. No soliloquies nor asides.



HENRIK IBSEN (1828-1906): Is considered the father of modern realistic drama, His plays attacked society's values and dealt with unconventional subjects within the form of the... Continue reading "The Emergence of Realism in Modern Theater" »

1. The Hook Shot

This shot is sometimes called a leading shot. It’s the shot that grabs you or ‘hooks’ your attention and draws you into the photo-essay. It’s often the first shot of the essay. It is an image of a thing or person that is often very creative and leaves the viewer wanting information about the topic.

2. The Establishing Shot

The establishing shot lays out the visual context for the story. It is often a wide shot that shows the setting or the environment where the story takes place or where the character lives/has been.

3. The Medium Shot

The medium shot serves to inform the viewer who the characters are, and what they are doing. The shot should include both the subject and its surrounding. If your story has people in it, the... Continue reading "Essential Shots in Photo-Essays: A Guide" »

PERFECT (MODAL VERB SIMPLE+HAVE+PP (tercera columna de verbos)

●CRITICA/ARREPENTIMIENTO: Should have→ i should have studied Harder…

●HABILIDAD DE HABER HECHO ALGO, PERO NO SE HIZO: could have→ Mary Could have passed

●CERTEZA DE QUE ALGO NO ES POSIBLE:could have→ alice couldn’t have passed Because she never studied

●POSIBILIDAD DE QUE ALGO NO FUERA CIERTO: may/might have→ George may/might have Already arrive to Madrid

●CERTEZA SOBRE EL PASADO: must have→ their exam must have been Hard

●DESEO DE HABER HECHO ALGO, PERO NO SE HIZO:would have→ tom would Gone to China, but it was really expensive 

Communication plays a crucial role in any team's success. It allows team members to share ideas, collaborate, and solve problems together. However, poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and inefficiencies.

Benefits of Effective Communication

• Enhanced collaboration and productivity
• Improved problem-solving abilities
• Stronger relationships and trust among team members
• Clearer expectations and goals

Strategies for Effective Communication

1. Active listening: Pay attention and show interest in what others have to say.
2. Clarity and conciseness: Use clear and concise language to avoid misunderstandings.
3. Feedback: Provide constructive feedback to help improve communication.
4. Regular check-ins: Schedule regular meetings to discuss progress

Topic: The Colors

Age: Level 3/4

Contents: Learn the colors and know how to identify the colors in the environment around us.

Timing: 5 minutes to introduce, 10 minutes to explain the colors, 10 minutes to dance with the song of colors, 5 minutes to say goodbye and gather feedback.

Methodology:

• Teach cards with different colors to help differentiate.
• Sing the song of colors.

Materials:

• Classroom
• Papers with different colors
• Digital blackboard
• Song

Evaluation:

Assess if the students understand, learn, identify the colors, and actively participate.

Areas of studies:

Hard science--Financial--Health- Humanities

Megatrends:

is a large, social, economic, political, environmental or technological change that is slow to form. Once in place, megatrends influence a wide range of activities, processes and perceptions, both in government and in society, possibly for decades. They are the underlying forces that drive trends.

Factors to choose a career:

The factors influencing adolescent career choice have been well documented in the literature. These factors can be divided into two categoriesFactors in the external environment in which the adolescent exists. External factors are those over which the adolescent has no power or control and which cannot be changed.Factors internal to each individual decision-... Continue reading "Career Guidance and Decision-Making for Teens" »