The last (and most important!) blog assignment of the semester is to write a 300 word essay titled: The advantages and disadvantages of blogs in the English classroom. You need an introduction, middle and conclusion. If you need further description of how to write an essay go here.
Please have this post done by Nov. 30th!
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Assignment 5: Art
Post a piece of art you like and write an accompanying text of at least 150 words. Include: the artist´s name, why you like the piece of art, when you first saw it, and where you found a copy online.
When you are done, go to a classmate´s blog and post an evaluation of one of their blog entries. List 2 or more strong points and 2 or more weak points, correct their grammar or syntax and comment on their ideas in 150 words or more.
When you are done, go to a classmate´s blog and post an evaluation of one of their blog entries. List 2 or more strong points and 2 or more weak points, correct their grammar or syntax and comment on their ideas in 150 words or more.
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Assignment 4: A Website You Enjoy Visiting
In 150 words or more, write about a website you enjoy visiting. Say how you found this site, and how often you visit it. Explain what you like about the website and add a link to the webpage.
Example: I enjoy reading The New York Times online, and found it via a friend. I visit at least twice a week, and enjoy reading all types of articles. I like the mix of news that is available and the various perspectives covered. This week I found this NYT blog post particularly interesting. The links on the side allow you to procrastinate more effectively, while simultanenously learning about ethics and other things. I hope you enjoy my link!
Example: I enjoy reading The New York Times online, and found it via a friend. I visit at least twice a week, and enjoy reading all types of articles. I like the mix of news that is available and the various perspectives covered. This week I found this NYT blog post particularly interesting. The links on the side allow you to procrastinate more effectively, while simultanenously learning about ethics and other things. I hope you enjoy my link!
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
Assignment 3: Write a Film Review of a Scary Movie
Since tomorrow´s Halloween, today´s blog assignment is to write a 200 word or more film review of a scary movie you have seen in the last year.
Include: the title, the lead characters and what actors play them, the genre and rating, an explanation of the plot, a critique of any artistic or technical elements, and who should see the movie.
Helpful websites: http://www.wordreference.com (the best translation dictionary), http://www.rottentomatoes.com/ (a US film review website)
Include: the title, the lead characters and what actors play them, the genre and rating, an explanation of the plot, a critique of any artistic or technical elements, and who should see the movie.
Helpful websites: http://www.wordreference.com (the best translation dictionary), http://www.rottentomatoes.com/ (a US film review website)
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Assignment 2: Evaluate the Veracity of an Article
Today´s assignment is to evaluate the veracity, or truthfulness and accuracy, of an article in 6 or more sentences. After reading the article, find the author´s claim and state it in a sentence. A claim usually appears at the beginning of an article - put what the author says into your own words. Then examine the evidence the author uses to support the claim. After, evaluate the author´s claim and state whether you think the evidence supports the claim. Finally, suggest a claim that would better fit the author´s evidence.
Example: In the September 5th issue of Tabloid magazine, author Jimmy Cricket states white pants are the only pants to wear this season. To support his claim, Cricket names three popular actors who were seen wearing white pants that week, and describes a Milan runway that showcased white pants. Although Cricket´s evidence shows that rich and famous people find white pants fashionable, it does not prove that other types and colors of pants are unacceptable. His claim would better be stated as, ¨white pants are fashionable for the rich and famous¨.
Example: In the September 5th issue of Tabloid magazine, author Jimmy Cricket states white pants are the only pants to wear this season. To support his claim, Cricket names three popular actors who were seen wearing white pants that week, and describes a Milan runway that showcased white pants. Although Cricket´s evidence shows that rich and famous people find white pants fashionable, it does not prove that other types and colors of pants are unacceptable. His claim would better be stated as, ¨white pants are fashionable for the rich and famous¨.
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Assignment 1: My Fiestas Patrias
Today´s journal question is: How did you spend your fiestas patrias? (answer in 200 words or more)
Include: 1. Who you spent your fiestas patrias with, and their relation to you.
2. Where you spent your time, and what you thought of the place.
3. What you ate, danced, did (or didn`t do).
4. Recommendations for future fiestas patrias.
What´s the difference between ¨do¨and ¨make¨?
1. Explaining the difference: http://www.learnenglish.de/grammar/doormake.htm
2. Examples: http://eleaston.com/pr/verbs-make-do.html
3. Check your understanding: http://www.english-test.net/esl/learn/english/grammar/ii005/esl-test.php
Include: 1. Who you spent your fiestas patrias with, and their relation to you.
2. Where you spent your time, and what you thought of the place.
3. What you ate, danced, did (or didn`t do).
4. Recommendations for future fiestas patrias.
What´s the difference between ¨do¨and ¨make¨?
1. Explaining the difference: http://www.learnenglish.de/grammar/doormake.htm
2. Examples: http://eleaston.com/pr/verbs-make-do.html
3. Check your understanding: http://www.english-test.net/esl/learn/english/grammar/ii005/esl-test.php
Monday, 10 September 2007
Welcome back!
Hello my dear Thursday class that now meets on Tuesdays! We'll keep the same blog, despite the date change. To catch up (since we started six weeks late), please complete English Discoveries weeks 1 - 6. Your same name and password will work from last semester. New blog assignments will appear later this week. If you have any problems or questions about English Discoveries, please email me.
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