Essay 1: memory helper

Don't forget about your essay, guys.

•Topics:

•If you could change one important thing about your country, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

•Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The invention of the Internet has had negative effects on your civilization. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

•"When people succeed in life, it is because of hard work. Being lucky has nothing to do with success in life." Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.

–Don’t forget the writing process.

–You are expected to write two drafts.

–Respect due date. No late essays will be received after Wednesday 30th of March.

–Maximum 550 words (if 5 paragraphs), if 3 paragraphs, it can be 300 words (mínumum). I recommend the 5- paragraph one
- Tuesday 29th will be the last chance to show your 2nd draft.

Good luck everybody.

JCA

Handouts

These are the handouts we are currently using and will use in the short term.
To download them click on them with the right button of your mouse and choose "save link as..." (guardar enlace como...)


Handout 1: Essay structure. Version 1 (to print) version 2, with instructions

Handout 2: Opinion essay

Handout 3: Cause and effect essay

Weekly reading 1: The making of a Nation.

Welcome message

Hello,

I am very glad to see you again, now in this subject that completes the series of writing courses in the programmes (translation and teaching).

I'd like to say a few things about the classes this term:

About attendance, punctuality and commitment:
1- There is a minimum of 80% of attendance or obtaning a 5.5 as final average to pass the subject.
2- No late coming to classes, for you and I.

About assignments:
3- Do not leave ANY assigments with the secretaries. Assignments should be handed in when we have classes. If there is an "exception", I preffer that you slip it under my door. Don't send it by e-mail unless told to do so.
4- No late assigments will be received. If you encountered problems during your task, let me know BEFORE the due date.
5- All assigments and exams will be given back to their owners, not to classmates.
6- Assigments that do not have owner's name will not be graded.
7- Writing is a PROCESS. Make sure you follow the stages of the assignments; otherwise, I cannot guarantee success of the task or maximum grade.

I think it's enough of rules. The rest is just common sense.

Good luck to everybody this term.

Juan Chamorro A.

NOTE: This is the first post. The ones that are below this one belong to LyC2. I decided to keep them, just in case.