Pirates
of the Caribbean: At World's End
The Johnny Depp films
made pirates popular again. The second film features
Chow Yuen Fat as a Chinese pirate. You can read about
his character here. Click on 'Think' to learn more about
pirates. The
official site has lots of information and games
to play.
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Treasure
Island
This is the most
famous pirate adventure ever written. Jim Hawkins helps
to find treasure but must deal with pirates, including
the cunning Long John Silver. Read a part of the story
and learn about the author at this English Campus site.
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Peter
Pan
The famous story
about the boy who wouldn't grow up also features a scary
pirate. Captain Hook, with only one hand, captures Peter's
friends so he must fight his arch enemy once more. You
can listen to part of the story at this link.
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Talk
Like A Pirate Day
Instead of saying 'Good
morning' to your teacher on 19 September, you should say
'Ahoy Cap'n!' It's Talk Like A Pirate Day. Thousand of
people around the world spend the day talking like Captain
Jack. It's not just silly. They raise money for charity
as well. |
Somali
Pirates
Pirates from Somalia
have been in the news lately. They hijack huge ships and
demand ransom money. This video gives a good explanation
of the situation. Read this
article - and answer the questions to know more. |
Treasure
Map Story
Sarah and Sanjay look
for treasure in this story. You can hear the story and
practice directions at this British Council site. |
National
Geographic Pirate Site
Click on ”„High Seas
Adventure”¦ to become a pirate at this National Geographic
site. You can choose which pirate to be and which ship
to sail. Also, find out about Blackbeard, the fearsome
pirate. |
Dress
As A Pirate
After reading the above
links, you may want to become a pirate. This site will
help you with the make up. Get ideas for lots of Halloween
costumes at this
site. |
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