The Canterville Ghost A Class Project
Ana Santos Martín 3ºC IES Cristo Del Rosario – Zafra (Badajoz) 09/02/2012
Title: The Canterville Ghost Author: Oscar Wilde Publishing house: Black cat Main characters: -Mr Hiram B.Otis: A father of an america family with a lot of money, he bought the canterville house when he left his country. He is determinated and middle-aged -Mrs Lucretia Otis: Beautiful woman married with Mr Hiram She is middle-aged. -The Twins: They are very naughty play tricks on the ghost and make him depressed and desperate. -Virginia: She helped the ghost, she was friend of the ghost. She is a little girl of fifteen -Washington: He is a very sensible young man. Is the eldest son and have blond hair. -Mrs Umney: It's helpful and obedient girl but are terrorized by the ghost. -The ghost: He had murdered his wife. His aspect is very terrible .He is an old man, his eyes were as red burning coals and long grey hair. -Lord Canterville: Previous owner of the mansion, which always shows the sincerity and appreciation for Otis. -The Duke of Cheshire: He is the husband of Virgina. He is a good person. Summary: An American family buy a house which live a ghost. They are not afraid of the ghost. The ghost try to scare the family but the twins jokes and upset the ghost. The ghost was so tired and ill, Virginia speak and try to help him. Sr Simon (the ghost) dies and gives very old jewels to she. Finally Virgina married with the duke of Cheshire.
Personal Opinion: I like the book because it was interesting and easy for read. The book is so funny because is unusual that Otis family are not afraid of the ghost.
VOCABULARY CHART Name__Ana Santos Mart铆n____________________________ Class ___3潞c___ Date__09-02-12_____ Title ______The Canterville Ghost__________________________________ Chapter __1_____
Record new words on the chart. First, write the vocabulary word. Next, write what it means.Then, use the word in your own sentence. WORD
MEANING
SENTENCE
Knelt down
Se arrodill贸
When I entered in the church a lot of people knelt down.
Thunder
Trueno
My sister was very afraid because she heard a thunder.
Fainted
Se desmay贸
She has fainted because she hadn't breakfast.
Wages
Salario
Look the clothes which he wear, he must have a good wages.
Upset
Alterar
He would be most upset to hear you talk like that
VOCABULARY CHART Name__Ana Santos Martín____________________________ Class ___3ºc___ Date_09-02-12__ Title ____________The Canterville Ghost_______________________ Chapter ___2____
Record new words on the chart. First, write the vocabulary word. Next, write what it means.Then, use the word in your own sentence. WORD
MEANING
SENTENCE
Perhaps
Tal vez
This Saturday I have a tennis match, perhaps I will meet you there.
Doubt
Dudo
I doubt the esistance of alien.
Wrists
Las muñecas
She's sprained her wrist
Ankles
tobillos
I had to walk through mud that was up to my ankles.
Pillows
Almohadas
I like foam pillows better than down because it keeps its shape all night.
Crash
Chocar
Last Sunday when I was going to the beach I saw how two cars crash.
Elbows
Codos
If you play tennis you will have very strong elbows.
VOCABULARY CHART Name__Ana Santos Martín____________________________ Class ___3ºc___ Date__09-02-12_ Title ______________________The Canterville Ghost____________________ Chapter ____3__
Record new words on the chart. First, write the vocabulary word. Next, write what it means.Then, use the word in your own sentence. WORD
MEANING
SENTENCE
Revenge
Venganza
He do this in revenge for the death of his father
Feather
Pluma
I`m going to buy a feather mattress
Shroud
Sábana
This shroud is very cold for winter nights.
Dagger
Puñal
He say me that he want kill he with dagger.
Stab
Apuñalar
He is in prison because he stab his wife.
Whisper
Susurrar
I love when he whisper “I love you” on my heard
Murderer
Asesinado
He was murderer twenty years all.
VOCABULARY CHART Name__Ana Santos Martín____________________________ Class ___3ºc___ Date____09-02-12_ Title __________________________The Canterville Ghost_________________ Chapter ____4___
Record new words on the chart. First, write the vocabulary word. Next, write what it means.Then, use the word in your own sentence. WORD
MEANING
SENTENCE
Weak
Débil
She is very weak, she only eat a yoghurt!
Eton
Elton
My cousin studied in Elton
Dishonest
Deshonesto
A teacher which don`t teach is a dishonest teacher.
Stole
Robó
He is in prison because he stole one thousand dolars.
Bad manners
Malas maneras
I will punnish you if you speak me in bad manners.
VOCABULARY CHART Name__Ana Santos Martín____________________________ Class ___3ºc___ Date____09-02-12_____ Title __________The Canterville Ghost________________________________ Chapter ____5___
Record new words on the chart. First, write the vocabulary word. Next, write what it means. Then, use the word in your own sentence. WORD
MEANING
SENTENCE
Trembled
Temblaba
She was so cold she was trembled.
Death
Muerte
He died a horrible death.
Pray
Orar
The jews pray five times per a day.
Stood
Estar de pie
I so tired I can hardly stood .
Wall
Pared
The wall is very dirty, I think of blood.
VOCABULARY CHART Name__Ana Santos Martín____________________________ Class ___3ºc___ Date___09-02-12____ Title ____The Canterville Ghost_______________________________________ Chapter __6_____
Record new words on the chart. First, write the vocabulary word. Next, write what it means.Then, use the word in your own sentence. WORD
MEANING
SENTENCE
Railway
Ferrocarril
Last Saturday I walked from the supermarket to the railway.
Wild
Salvaje
One of my favorites animals is leon , because I like wilds animals.
Thunder
Trueno
The thunder was very strong and the TV turn off.
Papa
Papá
Please papa came and explain me this unit.
Jewels
Joyas
For my birthday I want some jewels.