Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere" based on Alfred Noyes' "The Highwayman"

It's an oldie - but a goody! Fleetwood Mac's lyrics are loosely based on Alfred Noyes' poem, "The Highwayman" but the video captures the poem's visuals very well.

The Music Quiz for Collegiate Day

There are two quizes and you will be paired with someone from the same Hall.

The first is for 20 minutes.
The second lasts for 10 minutes. 

In the first quiz you can pause and replay the 4 second extracts; then type in the songs' titles in any order.

In the second quiz you will need to type the song title for 2009 with the artist. But remember that the clock will still be counting down.

Quiz number 1 (20 minutes)

http://www.sporcle.com/games/Kiwi_Buckle/100clipchallenge

Quiz number 2 (10 minutes)

http://www.sporcle.com/games/sbme/top10_2009

Mr Ballard or I will visit you at the end of each quiz to collect your scores. We will need your names and your Halls.

The highest scores from students and their Halls will be passed on so that awards can be made in our next Area Meeting.

When you have finished, have a go for 20-30 minutes at a funYouTube quiz like this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veejQ2QjKmo

or, this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUCZb7xL68Y&feature=related

Of course, you can choose your own! Unfortunately, there are no points for these YouTube quizzes.

 

How to write a good English exam answer

http://www.crossref-it.info/articles/312/How-to-write-a-good-English-exam-answer

Alf Field's latest - 31st of July 2012 - Gold to $4500

One of my few posts on gold and silver.

Alf Field, one of the most pre-eminent chartists on gold and silver, thinks:

• the correction in gold and silver is over
• Wave 3 of 3, the biggest and longest rise in the bull market in PMs is about to begin
• Gold to $4500 and silver to at least $158

http://goldswitzerland.com/alf-field-confirms-next-gold-target-as-4500/

Why Reading Matters (Parts 1-6 of the BBC series)

Reading does more for your brain than you might think! If you don't use your reading skills, you'll lose them. Words affect circuits in our brains! Reading enhances empathy.

Part1

Part 2


Part3


Part4


Part5


Part6

Study Techniques: speed notes

Perfect for summarising in 7-10 minutes what you have learned on a topic, etc. at the end of a lesson.  

Evernote - the best way for students to record and organise their notes digitally