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)
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
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
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