Book I

Book I

I hope you are all well. Today we have an important task. Perhaps different from any other you’ve done on your L IV blog. Today, you will write about the first novel you read for this class. Please specify the title and author of the book, plus the registration number.
Since you’ll be working on your own, I’d like to give you a bit of freedom. This time I would like you to write about relationships in the book you’ve read. Relationships among the characters, among issues, facts (or abstract concepts) present in the text. At the same time, I would like to link those to your own experiences. How do they relate to your own relationships? Give examples if possible. Remember the interpretation of this task is rather open, although relationships are the main issue.

Please DO NOT write a summary of the book.

Write a minimum of 300 words and post 2 comments to your classmates’ after reading their posts.

Thanks.

Police abuse or students stupidity?

Dear all:
This is the URL for the video I showed you this morning. Unfortunately, I cannot embed it, but you can still watch it.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/video/2009/dec/15/police-terrorism


I really hope you listen to it again so we can comment on it next class. I know you may find the builders a bit harder to understand, but despite the language,it is good training. If you want to post a comment, you are more than welcome.
Regards,
Beatriz

Wed 18

Dear all:
This week we will somehow talk about our minds. This is why today I’d like you to have a go at a visual DNA test.
Firstly, I’d like you to open www.wordreference.com and check the English definition for the new words you may find. You will encounter new expressions as well. Do not forget the main objective of these lessons is that you practice and improve your writing in English. (about a particular topic)
Please read these instructions before you start working.

Visit www.youniverse.com and try the PERSONALITY QUIZ.
Once you finish, you may have to register to check your results. There are four main points and a general ideas of your personality. Please read the full report.

Write a min 200 word text on it.

What do you think? What strikes your attention the most about it?

Do you find it accurate or you feel it is nothing like you see yourself?

Do you think maybe you’re (or they are) not seeing all the potential in you?

Do you agree with the optimism/energy meters (if they appear)?

Add any other info (on this test) you find relevant.
By looking at the stats, would you say your results per area match the majority of peoples’?

What new words have you learnt? How would you define them in your own words?

What do you think of the website? Do you think it may help people understand themselves?

If you have extra time, do another test and now write about it with the details you find relevant.

Make sure you write 1 comment on your teacher's blog & 3 comment on your classmates' blogs.

Only for your spare time!

IV!

Dear all:
Good morning! Congratulations on your effort. I know for some of you it's been a big challenge to make it to this stage. I hope you all enjoy the blogging experience and learn loads from each other. One of the main features of blogging is the chance of leaving messages to each other. Therefore, your links are vital!
This blog will be used as a diary on your readings and experiences. Remember your mark will be related to the number of posts & the quality of them.
To begin with, you need to create a gmail account (If you don't have one!). Then, go to blogger.com and follow the instructions. Please remember to change the language during set up so that your blog is in English. REMEMBER YOU NEED A NEW BLOG FOR THIS LEVEL. THE OLD ONE DOESN'T COUNT.

1. If you have a google account: sign in first, if you don’t have a google account: create a google account
2. Go to: http://www.blogger.com/
3. Click: create your blog now
4. Name your blog
5. Choose any template you like
6. Go to dashboard, scroll down to the bottom of the page & change the language to English.
7. Go to design, add a gadget, link list and link ALL your classmates'and MY blog

8. Start posting (dashboard)PLEASE WRITE YOUR POST BEFORE YOU CUSTOMISE YOUR BLOG!

Questions? Let me know.

Please try to concentrate as you write.Remember to put 3 comments on your classmates blogs in class (by the end):)

Today's task is simple. You'll have two choices.
First:
Write about you'r winter break. Did you have a nice time? What did you do? Did you have moments of boredom? What would you change about it, if possible? Any other relevan info. (200 words)Second choice:
Write a little about the academic in you. Write about your studies so far. What has been good? what hasn't? What have you done well? What do you need to correct? Will you go about making a change soon and improve? Your expectations for this semester are. (200 words min.)