Opinion.

Dear all:
Today’s task should be simple. I’d like you to write an opinion essay on the book you read. Remember you should think of 300 words & 3 comments. (include code, author )Thanks.

Opinion essay is a formal piece of essay writing which presents the author’s point of view on a particular subject supported by reasons and examples. The opposing viewpoint is also suggested, it goes with arguments that show that it is unconvincing.


For those who may need help.

A Successful Opinion Essay Consists of:
• An introduction where the topic and the author’s opinion are stated clearly.
• A main body where viewpoints supported by reasons are presented in several paragraphs. This section has also the opposing viewpoint which is proved to be unconvincing.
• A conclusion where the main points of the essay are summarized and the author’s opinion is restated in other words.

retrieved from:

http://www.salesianosbadajoz.com/alumnos/Ingles/Opinion%20essay.pdf

today's task

Dear all:
Due to the fact that an important number of you did not seem to have read the book for today, I have decided to put the activity related to the book off until next Thursday in an attempt to have all of you reading & writing.

Subsequently, the task for today will be the following:
Since this week we’ve spoken mostly about education, I’d like you to surf the net, find a website on this topic and refer to:

-The type of information you find
- Your opinion on a particular article you find interesting
- The public directed to
- The layout
- Any other interesting aspects worth mentioning.
(Min 280 words) 3 comments.

As a second task for today

I’d like you to write about your favorite website & mention
. How you found it
. What you like about it. Particular features you’d like to address.
. Aspects you may not like so much
- How often you visit it
- Any other information you want to add.
(200 word) 3 comments.

Changing Paradigm. Enjoy it!

My favourite song at the moment. I owe you my ideas.

A difference

I would like you to watch and listen to this talk,

http://www.ted.com/talks/mechai_viravaidya_how_mr_condom_made_thailand_a_better_place.html

(with subtitles if you need to), and later write about your ideas on projects: Mostly, what I’d like to know is if you feel small groups or individuals can make a difference. Do you think you can make a difference?
What have you learnt from the whole strike plus the video?


300 words.Post 3 comments on your classmates blogs.
A picture to illustrate your ideas, maybe.

WORKSHOPS

Guys, WHAT IS GOING ON???
CAN YOU BELIEVE WE (TEACHERS) GET TOLD OFF BECAUSE YOU DON'T DO WHAT YOU ARE MEANT TO DO?
YOU NEED TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOPS. JORGE IS PREPARING CLASSES AND YOU DON'T TURN UP.
THERE ARE QUITE A FEW PEOPLE WHO COULD DO WITH SOME EXTRA HELP, BELIEVE ME!!
I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT AS FROM NEXT WEEK ATTENDANCE WILL BE COMPULSORY.

Thurs 30th

I. For those who still have not posted on book 3, please do so now. This was meant to be done over the last weekend. I understand, however, that those of you who’ve been somehow demonstrating may have been busy. I don’t know the excuse for those who were at home,though.

II.For the students who have already posted on the book. Do the following activities.
Let’s start with something easy. you can use wordreference.com

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests/bewleys

Click on this and scroll down. Test yourself.

http://www.englishmedialab.com/Quizzes/advanced/futureforms.htm
do this activity
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/structures/check.php

Explanation

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/learnit/learnitv41.shtml

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-5409.php

Activities

http://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/although-despite%20ex.htm
http://perso.wanadoo.es/autoenglish/gr.despite.i.htm

http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-non-gradable.htm

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-explained/gradablenon-gradable-

adjectives

http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/blgrquiz_prep5.htm

Here’s a great quiz to improve your English.

http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/compare.html

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/vocabulary-games/womens-rights

On this site please do the vocab. activity first & then listen. Remember to do all tasks.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/big-city-small-world/series-1-episode-2-job-offer

Finally visit

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/

Read a piece of news and write about it on your blog.