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__**STUDENTS'VOICES **__ "The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows." ** Sydney J. Harris ** Now that you have read the first part of our WIKI dedicated to the topic "IT'S A CONSUMING SOCIETY", I would like you to write your own comments, suggestions and ideas on the work done. **Portugal is an example of a consuming society, and I think this is the reason why we will go trough a major economic crisis. We do not see countries like Germany crossing a similar situation because the consuming society is much less than ours. I would like to point out that being one of the most consuming countries is a negative aspect against Portugal.** Mariana 11.º A Very nice, Mariana. As the only student to post a comment here, you deserve my personal congratulations and applause... :)) Thank you for your opinion on Portugal as a consuming society! Any suggestions on specific materials for the next topic " THE FUTURE IS NOW"? Ana Costa **Maybe Germany a consuming society as developed as ours, but I don't that is the only reason they are not experiencing this crisis as much as we are. One of the factors that keeps Germany so economically stable is the fact that their people are aware of the consequences of a national bankrupt, and they work hard to avoid it. Also, being a country with many resources and a good work force, they can almost be self suficient.****For the next topic I think it would be appropriate to discuss the technological ddevelopment of the last half century and then speculate on the next half century innovations in an open class discussion.** João 11ºA João, thank you very much for your opinion about Germany. I've also appreciated your suggestions for an open class discussion. Speaking activities are always welcome. Ana As we started this new unit, I would like to suggest a pyramid discussion. I really liked it, when we tried it last year. At first, the conversation starts with different and intrigiing points of view. But then, pupils get more and more involved and we end up ourselves discussing actual themes, which is extremely enriching for our own culture. Having said this, we could choose a specific topic and plan another spectacular pyramid discussion ! Finally, we must recognize the work that is done here on wiki. The last idea of a formative oral test was fantastic ! Every time we go to this wikispace, we find new things/matters/activities we can enjoy with. Furthermore, Wiki actually functions as a great way to consolidate the contents! All, we students appreciate the work you've done, teacher ;) THANK YOU ! Mariana Marques, 11ºD Thanks, Mariana, for your suggestion of a pyramid discussion. I've accepted it and it's already inside the "Remember Me" worksheet.I sure hope the class will be as thrilled as you are. However, I doubt it. Let's see! Thank you again for your compliments on our WIKI. Ana I love new topic! I love watching cartoons and talking about them, I thought last lesson was so interesting. I have all of Disney's DVD's from The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to The Lady and the Tramp, Toy Story, Ratatui... I think we are never old enough to watch this type of films! Mariana Ferreira, 11.ºA This page should be devoted to the Portuguese Marianas because they sure are very sensitive, caring and honest people (at least those I know! :)) ) I also believe we are never old to enjoy a fairy tale. Ana we could make a discussion class of comunism VS capitalism and then see how they influence the actual consuming society! congratulations on this fantastic WikiSpace! Diogo Portugal, 11ºD I believe your suggestion for the class discussion is no longer possible because we are dealing with THE WORLD OF WORK now. However, we'll think of a different topic. And don't forget: LONG LIVE THE WIKIS! Ana ====From my point of view, I think the core of the problem of the Portuguese economy are claims that people are able to reach a level that enables personal economic buy certain items. With the abuse of the use of advertising in our lives people increasingly turn to credit to buy more and more and this makes it wraps a real snowball at our economy. Jorge Martins, 11º A. ==== You're right, Jorge. Advertising is to blame for our unlimited consumerism, but the individual does have the power of choice. So, why not take advantage of free will and control tthe urge to buy more and more? ANA About the new topic - "The Future Is Now" - I have so many things that I would like to write down, but I do not want to lose all my words. We are so young, but our future really begins now. Part of our present is part of our future. We are building our destiny. Doesn't matter who let us down, who doesn't care or who doesn't love us. We must live in order to die fulfilled, completed and loved. And never forget, in order to get stronger and happy. In "Remember Me": sex is not sex, sex is love. Arguing is not hating, is loving too much. Running away is not being coward, is just tiredness of fighting for better days. Death is not only death, is a lesson. We must live in the moments because at some point we will stop living with the ones who died. And we will look for a shelter to get depressed by yourself because we wasted time, precious time, we could have spent living remarkable moments. Taking the better part of the person with us but no. We will cry, life will stop, we won't sleep because of our guilt or even sadness, but we must let go someone even if you are not ready and take the important lesson about life... Francisca Veiga, 11ºB
 * A. "IT'S A CONSUMING SOCIETY" **
 * Show love, show hate, show happiness or sadness but live till the end. ♥ **

My love, I was deeply touched by your words that reveal your incredible sensitiveness and, at the same time, the adult and mature way you see life. Yes, you're right. Your future really begins now and your path determines your feelings and emotions. Your personal interpretation of the film "Remember Me" matches my own. I also believe that, sometimes, running away from, or avoiding an experience is not a synonym of being a coward. It takes courage to accept the way we are and the way we feel. Sometimes, our pain comes from being misunderstood, or ignored. However, your final message says it all. By the way, I love this photo and I love my children! Let's make this moment ours forever! :)) ANA Sorry, I know we are not anymore discussing advertising but I love this ad! MarianaF ﻿media type="youtube" key="kYbHvch1xCo?fs=1" height="139" width="229" align="left" I agree with Mariana it's a really good ad ;) About the topic "The Future is Now" - that's a good topic to discuss because it's now in our teenage years that we start to build our personality, start to develop good or bad habits. Everything we do right now will have consequences in our future life. An exemple is: if we study hard while we are in school maybe we will have more choices to go far in our work life. However we shouldn't be always thinking in future, we must day by day but enjoying it like is the last one.  (oh we are so hot in the photo) Rita Pinto, 11B ﻿I agree with you both. That's a fantastic ad, but yours are also awesome. The photo is sure going to be part of my memories. As for your impressions on the topic, thank God you like it. It gets much easier to learn when you enjoy what you're doing. ANA

Rita has the same opinion of Tiago's one! ah ah I don't know why... I completely agree with you Rita, because we can't live depending on future but we have to live every moment thinking it will be the last one, it will be the last kiss on our mother, the last dinner with our grandparents, the last lesson, the last laughs with our english teacher (AND WE HAVE TO GET EVERY MOMENT, IN THIS CASE), or maybe the last kiss on our boyfriend, rught Rita? :D eh eh MarianaF

You are really funny in fact, Mariana. But I regret to inform you that I haven't read what Tiago posted.. Rita Pinto

Teacher, today I was with Cláudia Costa, from last year, do you remenber her? I'm sure you do. Guess what did I discover in her phone's gallery? A photo we had taken on the last day of school from 10th grade. The photo was you with the vuvuzela :D Mariana11thA Thank you MarianaF for your reference to my laughs. Yeah! I believe they are unforgettable :)) And Mariana 11th A, where is the photo? You may post it here. ANA 

 2011 11thB Teacher I needed to put this photo here. Hope that's ok! Kiss Cátia Borrego

**Of course it's OK! This is part of the story of my life, the one I'm going to tell my grandchildren. This is 1 of those unforgettable moments which make me want to go on teaching. THANK YOU ALL! :)) ANA **