Estimados,
favor de revisar sus notas.
Cerraré por la tarde por si hay algún error, aunque no creo.
Saludos,
JCA
Instructions for the oral presentations: details
Hi,
here you have the material we discussed in class. I am sharing some links that may help you in the preparation of your talks. Feel free to ask any questions about this topic.
Useful links
here you have the material we discussed in class. I am sharing some links that may help you in the preparation of your talks. Feel free to ask any questions about this topic.
- Tips for successful PowerPoint presentations. word document
- Coherence (introduction, May 2nd class) PowerPoint document
- Kinds of Essays-Oral presentations instructions PowerPoint document
- Kinds of Essays (seen in class, on April 16th) PowerPoint document
- Practice with transition words and phrases PowerPoint document
Useful links
- Purdue University OWL (I think the site map is better than the homepage) They have a youtube channel, too: OWLPurdue
- Conjunctive adverbs (for transitions)
- Chompchomp (a nice website for references)
- Tips-o-matic (interesting)
- ESLbee (try it. It has a very simple style)
- Another writing lab (punctuation explanations are good)
- ISU Writing Center (Idaho State University)
- Spark notes
Oral presentations: kinds of essays.
Hi,
As mention in class, you'll start working on the preparation of your oral presentations about diferent kinds of essays.
1- Choose a team (4 maximum)
2- Choose a kind of essay to talk about.
3- Start researching about the particular kind of essay chosen.
4- Ask teacher for feedback
5- Present in front of the class for 10 minutes each group.
Due date: Wednesday 11th of May, 2011.
kinds of essays.ppt (right click)
Some links to share: http://www.gallaudet.edu/CLAST/Tutorial_and_Instructional_Programs/English_Works/Writing.html
Look at this video explanation. It's really good!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VckHHjp2_T8&feature=fvwrel
How to write great essays?
Here you have a very useful link where you can download a book on writing
http://scapatl.org/page39/assets/How%20To%20Write%20Great%20Essays.pdf
The ppt (good writing.ppt) seen in class
http://scapatl.org/page39/assets/How%20To%20Write%20Great%20Essays.pdf
The ppt (good writing.ppt) seen in class
Feedback
Here you have some words commented on the essays you have written. This is in case you haven't had your essay back, for any reasons.
Kinds of mistakes observed:
Paragraphs structure: Some essays have missing topic sentences. Others, developed paragraphs of just a couple of lines.
Punctuation: It seems worth to be reminded that a comma doesn't mark the end of a sentence, unless followed by a connector. That's the job of a stop (period) or a semicolon, or even a colon.
Tense agreement: Just read your essay twice and thrice; I bet you'll always find grammar mistakes. Try it.
Number agreement: Be careful with plurals in adjectives! For instance"difficults situations," "excellents results." Expressions such as anybody, everybody and everything have a plural connotation, but must ALWAYS be considered singular in your sentences. The word "people" is always plural.
Unnecesary expressions: "I am going to write about...", "In my humble opinion", "maybe", "I have to say it.
some more soon...
Kinds of mistakes observed:
Paragraphs structure: Some essays have missing topic sentences. Others, developed paragraphs of just a couple of lines.
Punctuation: It seems worth to be reminded that a comma doesn't mark the end of a sentence, unless followed by a connector. That's the job of a stop (period) or a semicolon, or even a colon.
Tense agreement: Just read your essay twice and thrice; I bet you'll always find grammar mistakes. Try it.
Number agreement: Be careful with plurals in adjectives! For instance"difficults situations," "excellents results." Expressions such as anybody, everybody and everything have a plural connotation, but must ALWAYS be considered singular in your sentences. The word "people" is always plural.
Unnecesary expressions: "I am going to write about...", "In my humble opinion", "maybe", "I have to say it.
some more soon...
Exam 1 Contents
Hi,
I decided to post this message in case you have doubts to get ready for the exam.
The exam is basically essay writing. I'll give you a topic and you'll have to develop an essay.
I'll also include some concepts seen in class like "topic sentence" and "thesis statement."
I am not evaluating any vocabulary from readings or handouts.
Please, take a look at the comments on feedback I am leaving very soon here.
Good luck this Wednesday,
JCA
Assignment 2, weekly reading and first exam
Hello everyone,
we're starting a new week with fewer classes due to the freshers' week, and that leaves us with some time to recap:
1- The essay was due last Wednesday.
2- The weekly reading will finally be assessed next Tuesday 12th because there no evaluation this week.
3- Make sure you have the 2nd handout (The Best Time to Be Alive) for this Tuesday. Last class we had group discussion about the topics and you're expected to have chosen your topic for next class.
4- On Tuesday 5th, we will carry out the first two stages in class, namely, prewriting and draft 1 with peer correction.
Enjoy your free time wisely.
JCA
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
- 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.
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.
Portfolios
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I had forgotten to upload this:
Portfolio details
- 1 I am poem
- 2 acrostic poems
- 2 haikus (at least one 5-7-5)
- 1 concrete poem
- 1 prose poem or a narrative poem
- Include one poem that you like and explain what elements it has.
- Write only one general reflection. (Only one general reflection of your experience writing and reading this poetry)
You can write this in any format and also send it by e-mail. If you send it by e-mail, wait for confirmation of reception. If you don't receive confirmation within a day, talk to the teacher.
These are the PPT's shown in class, plus one more: end of term info (right click "save as"), Kinds of poetry(right click "save as") and Haikus (right click "save as")
Best Regards,
JCA
Don't forget weekly reading: The Godfather
- Chapters 4,5 and 6 for this Thursday. (This was really Thursday 24, and as wee didn't see eachother, we'll do it this Tuesday)
Ah, I almost forgot. This is what we've been seeing:
- Poetry PPT (right click)
- Haiku PPT (right click)
- Other kinds of poetry (right click) new!
Ah, I almost forgot. This is what we've been seeing:
- Poetry PPT (right click)
- Haiku PPT (right click)
- Other kinds of poetry (right click) new!
I am poem
Write an "I am Poem"
I am (Two special characteristics the person or thing has)
I wonder (something the person or thing could actually be curious about)
I hear (an imaginary or actual sound)
I see (an imaginary or actual sight)
I want (a desire)
I am (the first line of the poem is repeated)
I pretend (something the person or thing could actually pretend to do)
I feel (a feeling about the imaginary)
I touch (an imaginary touch)
I worry (something that could really bother the person or thing)
I cry (something that could make the person or thing sad)
I am (the first line of the poem is repeated)
I understand (something the person or thing knows to be true)
I say (something the person or thing believes in)
I dream (something the person or thing could actually dream about)
I try (something the person or thing could make an effort to do)
I hope (something the person or thing could hope for)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)
I am (Two special characteristics the person or thing has)
I wonder (something the person or thing could actually be curious about)
I hear (an imaginary or actual sound)
I see (an imaginary or actual sight)
I want (a desire)
I am (the first line of the poem is repeated)
I pretend (something the person or thing could actually pretend to do)
I feel (a feeling about the imaginary)
I touch (an imaginary touch)
I worry (something that could really bother the person or thing)
I cry (something that could make the person or thing sad)
I am (the first line of the poem is repeated)
I understand (something the person or thing knows to be true)
I say (something the person or thing believes in)
I dream (something the person or thing could actually dream about)
I try (something the person or thing could make an effort to do)
I hope (something the person or thing could hope for)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)
Some practice for the exam
Because some good practice is always good... here:
This is a really good summary: get it! (right click, "save as")
This is a really good summary: get it! (right click, "save as")
The Visit!
Hi!
As you have seen, the winner for the weekly reading was "The Visit." We have already read it, so it should be easier to understand to you. The second one was "The Godfather", so that would be the next one. Remember: It's for this TUESDSAY and also don't forget about the exam on Thursday.
Regards,
JCA
As you have seen, the winner for the weekly reading was "The Visit." We have already read it, so it should be easier to understand to you. The second one was "The Godfather", so that would be the next one. Remember: It's for this TUESDSAY and also don't forget about the exam on Thursday.
Regards,
JCA
What text would you like to read?
These are the texts:
Don't click with left button! Choose "save as" (guardar como...) with right button.
- The Fall of the House of Usher (simplified version)
- 3 first chapters of "The Godfather"
- The Visit
- The Picture
- Scotland
Take quick look at the ones you find interesting and choose one in the poll below.
Here's the poll
(I changed it, because the other service is down)
Thanks for your vote!
Your teacher
Don't click with left button! Choose "save as" (guardar como...) with right button.
- The Fall of the House of Usher (simplified version)
- 3 first chapters of "The Godfather"
- The Visit
- The Picture
- Scotland
Take quick look at the ones you find interesting and choose one in the poll below.
Here's the poll
(I changed it, because the other service is down)
Thanks for your vote!
Your teacher
readings for Thursday 27th - Poe
Dear all:
I hope you can all seize this free time that we had, and we had relaxing as well as fruitful times. So I am leaving these two readings called "The tell-tale heart" and "The Masque of the Red Death." They are all in their original versions, for you to see how wonderfully Poe wrote.
I am leaving you the links of the website (with black background, to help your eyes) where I got them, and the printer-friendly versions.
Questions dat: Thursday, May 27th
The Masque of the Red Death
Download Link: http://db.tt/DKGY6J
(If you want to read from the PC and the letters are too small, press "CTRL +" to make text larger.)
Best regards,
J Chamorro A.
I hope you can all seize this free time that we had, and we had relaxing as well as fruitful times. So I am leaving these two readings called "The tell-tale heart" and "The Masque of the Red Death." They are all in their original versions, for you to see how wonderfully Poe wrote.
I am leaving you the links of the website (with black background, to help your eyes) where I got them, and the printer-friendly versions.
Questions dat: Thursday, May 27th
The Tell-Tale Heart
Download Link: http://db.tt/pTu5hYThe Masque of the Red Death
Download Link: http://db.tt/DKGY6J
(If you want to read from the PC and the letters are too small, press "CTRL +" to make text larger.)
Best regards,
J Chamorro A.
Comma Splice exercises
Dear all,
Here you have the homework for next Thursday's class:
Exercise one (parallel B)
Exercise two (parallel A, parallel B for Friday)
Don't forget to take the copies at Cigeno copy centre (I think they've changed their name)
Regards,
JCA
Here you have the homework for next Thursday's class:
Exercise one (parallel B)
Exercise two (parallel A, parallel B for Friday)
Don't forget to take the copies at Cigeno copy centre (I think they've changed their name)
Regards,
JCA
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