At last...

Choose one of them:
1. your experience learning English at the university/a general reflection
2. the use of technologies within the different subjects you've studied this year (review/opinion)
3. Chile 2010: What are your views on Chile's bicentennial year?

Essay structure:
-introduction (about 80 words)
-body(2 or 3 paragraphs about 200 words)
-conclusion (about 70 words)

See you!

Tips...

More tips on how to write a simple essay...
http:www.ehow.com/how_4562285_write-simple-fiveparagraph-essay.html

Some tips on how to use transitional phrases...
http:www.cz-training.com/toefl/transitionalphrases01.html

Good luck!

What is a "Good" Film?

Hi!

Everybody talks about "good" films and "bad" films...but what does that mean?

I suggest you reflect on the following questions:

-When was the last time you really felt like hypnotized by a film? Why?

-What do you base on to judje a film?

-What comes first, the story/the acting or special effects?

-What does film industry depend on?

-In a film, who is more important, a producer or a director?

Do not forget to leave 2 comments

Words: 300

Good luck!

HOW GREEN ARE YOU?

-Where do people learn about enviromentally friendly practices?

-Have you incorporated recycling into your habits? Describe

-Do you use a bike or your legs instead of a car?

-Have you joined or supported any eco-organisations? Why/why not?

-What else have you done/would you like to do?

-What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint?

-What's missing in our society/Santiago regarding this issue?

Number of words: 300

Do not forget to make comments on 2 of your classmates posts!

Some tips...

Ok, below you can find some tips on summary writing:

What is a summary?
It is a record in a reader's own words. A summary omits details.

What is a good summary?
It should answer basic questions about the article:
What is the main idea?
What are the main supporting points?
What are the major pieces of evidence?


1. read the article.
2. re-read the article and underline important ideas.

Now we can start!

1. Write one single, very broad statement, to say what it is about. (In "/name of article/" /author/ states... )
2. Write the main points that are made in the article. Use your own words.
3. Write in one sentence the main point that the author makes in the conclusion.

Make sure:
- that the main idea of the text is not lost
-you do not give your own ideas or critisisms as part of the summary
- you replace (I with the writer's actual surname or he/she; you with "people" or "they")

SUMMARY FROM A CAREER...

Hi everybody!

Go to:
www.guardian.co.uk
-Select a piece of news connected to your area of studies/future career.
-Write a summary of it
-Provide the link to your piece of news
-Leave a comment on 2 of your partners' posts

250-300 words

Good luck!

[BLOG ACTIVITES - LEVEL 4 - 2010] POST 4 (week 6) >> WHAT TO DO / WHERE TO GO...

What to do and where to go in Santiago.

- What places should a foreigner tourist visit in Santiago?

-What things should a foreigner tourist do?

- Make a list of the top 5 places/activities, describing them, giving suggestions and explaining the reasons for your choice.

Leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.

Number of words: 250

You choose!

Here is what you have chosen...

What kind of improvements would you like to see in your society?

Think of the following:
Is your society getting better or worse?
Do you think your society is better than other societies around the world?
In what way?

See you!

Essay Writing

Hi everybody!

Below are some tips on how to write an essay...

Structure:

-Introduction(It should be an overview of the content of the essay)

-Text (This is the main content of the essay. When you draft it you can write individual paragraphs and then arrange them into a sensible order.)

- Conclusion (Here you are writing the summary of your essay. You should include the main points in the content of your essay and justify your conclusion).

The END

POST 2 (week 4) >> A COUNTRY YOU'D LIKE TO ...

Ok,

here is your next task...

- Which country would you like to go to? Why?

- What do you know about it?

- What would you like to do there?

- Would you like to study/work/live there? Explain.

P.S. Make comments on 3 of your classmates' posts

Word count- 200

Good luck!

POST 1 - First term: Good and bad points

Write about your experiences during the first term of 2010.
Describe:
- the relevant things you learned/studied
- the sports and free time activities you did
- the challenges you had to face
- others (family, friends etc.)
Besides, answer the following question:

What was the most memorable moment?

word count: 200

See you on Thursday!

Hello everybody!

I would love to welcome my new students to my blog!

...and here is your first task!

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

Good luck!

Blog Session N° 11

First of all, congratulations! Chile beats Switzerland!

Now, we are finishing the term and it's time to make conclusions...
Write about your blogging experience.
- Did you enjoy it? Why? Why not?-
Did it help you improve your English?
- Give your opinion of the advantages and disadvantages of blogging in the English class.

Minimum 300 words

See you tomorrow!

Blog Session 10

Hi everybody!

This time, please reflect on the question:

If you could have any job in the world, what would it be? (apart from the one you're studying)

Explain your choice and write at least 280 words

P.S. do not forget to add comments to at least 3 of your classmates’ blogs

See you on Tuesday!

BLOG SESSION 9

Hello!

This time your task is to write and post a photograph you like.

Personally I adore all my children photos and it's difficult for me to choose just one. Anyway, above is the one which was taken about two years ago. One of the first photos where they are together. My son was just two months old there...

Now it's your turn.

Say:

Who took it

What it shows

When it was taken

Why you like it

Include any other information you think is important.

Write at least 280 words and do not forget to add comments to at least 3 of your classmates’ blogs

I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them.
Diane Arbus

BLOG SESSION 8

It's coming!!!

Chile's recent renaissance has been capped by a return to the FIFA World Cup™ finals following a 12-year absence.

Coached by the experienced Argentinian Marcelo Bielsa.

The scheming Fernandez and the explosively talented Sanchez form part of a new breed of Chilean footballer anxious to build reputations abroad.

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team=43925/profile.html

"I hope everything comes together for Chile."

Coach Marcelo Bielsa

There's less than two weeks left before the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July in South Africa.

The football World Cup joins the world in celebration. For football players, the best feeling in life is to score the winning goal for their country in football’s World Cup matches. For fans, it is the best time to enjoy the best in football and for players, it is the best time to show themselves representing their countries.

So, we can not ignore this event. I guess that some girls do not like football at all. For this reason, I do not want to narrow the topic. That's why I suggest you write about your expectations for this event. Be honest expressing your feelings about football in general and World Cup period in particular.

Extra: for girls! Your expectations + do not forget how attractive some football players are...:))) if you wish, you can answer questions for boys...

Extra: for boys! Please answer the following questions:

Which country do you think will win?

How far will Chile advance?

Extra: for everyone!

Words: 250

As always, leave three comments

See you on Tuesday!

BLOG SESSION 7

Hello everybody!
As you decided in class,
this time your task is to write about your favourite band.




Reflect on their:
-music
-lyrics
-albums
-performance etc.

- number of words: 250
- as always, you have to leave comments on 3 posts.

See you!

Blog Session 6

Your favourite piece of technology




Write about your favourite piece of technology!
Say:
What it is.
When you got it.
How you use it.
How often you use it.
Why you like it.
What life would be like with out it.

200 words minimum. Include a picture.

P.S. do not forget to leave comments on at least 3 of your classmates’ blogs

Good luck!

SESSION 4

One more task!

Who is a person/expert on your field that you admire?

Say:
-Who she/he is.(short biography)
-What she/he has done. (examples of their work)
-Why you like her/him.
-Include his/her image
About 180 -200 words please!
Add comments to at least 3 of your classmates’ blogs

Below are some links that can help to find the information you need
http://www.famouspeople.co.uk/
http://www.biography.com/
http://incredible-people.com/

BLOG SESSION 3

Hello everybody!
It's time for your next discussion!

Your choice was "unusual presents".
What’s the Most Unusual Present You Have Received?

A hug is a great gift - one size fits all, and it's easy to exchange.

As usual, you can approach the post in anyway you want. Here there are just some ideas for it:
- the person who gave you a gift
- your reaction
- what you have done with the present etc..

Word Count for post 3: 150 - 180 words
Good luck!

P.S. do not forget to leave a comment on 3 of your classmates posts

Below is the link about "the best gift"
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/1056-the-best-gift-youve-ever-received

It's important to know!!!

Task Completion:
Full >> 2 marks
Partial >> 1 mark
Not done >> 0 marks
Marking Table (for the 9 posts)
Score /Mark
18 /7.0
17 /6.6
16 /6.2
15 /5.8
14 /5.3
13 /4.9
12 /4.5
11 /4.1
10 /3.9
9 /3.7
8 /3.5
7 /3.3
6 /3.1
5 /2.9
4 /2.7
3 /2.6
2 /2.4
1 /2.2
Students who don’t attend class can do task within a 48hr period to receive a mark of 1 (partial)

We will never forget that day!

When the earthquake hit Chile, my family and I were in Santiago. We were woken up by a loud noise in the middle of the night. The reaction was quick: "Take Arina, I'll take Niko"! After a while we were outside. I do not remember how we got there.
There was a full moon. We could get some radio signals in our car. It was the moment we realized what had happened. We were trying to contact our relatives and friends but had no cell phone signal for several hours. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity we did it. They were fine.
Unlike many people, we had all basic services: lights, gas...
I tend to think that we were lucky. However, we started to think in a different way. Quite independently, we all arrived at the same conclusion about the value of life...

Below you will find two links where witnesses describe earthquake terror.

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/02/27/chile.quake.witness.accounts/index.html
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7043784.ece

Write a text about your experiences connected with the earthquake.You can approach the post in anyway you want. Here there are just a few ideas for it:- Your experience that night- Your reactions- What you have done after (to help)- Lessons learned, etc..> Leave comments on at least 3 of your classmates’ blogs.> Number of words: 120 - 160

"I beg you take courage; the brave soul can mend even disaster."-- Catherine II

Session 1> Create blog / Link classmates / Personalize blog / Write intro post min 70 words

A) Follow the instructions and create your blog>>
1. go to: http://www.blogger.com/
2. click: create your blog now
3. if you have a google account: sign in first
if you don’t have a google account: create a google account (step 1)
4. (step 2) name your blog
5. (2) choose any template you like
6. start posting (dashboard)
Make sure you select English as your working language and activate the comments option (automatic by default)

B) Link your teacher’s blog and ALL your classmates’ blogs to yours. To do this you need to write your URL on the board.
C) Write a short introductory/welcome post. (70 words)
Say who you are and what objectives you hope to achieve with your blog.
D) Leave comments on at least 3 of your classmates’ blogs.
E) Personalize your blog (e.g. add a picture, survey, change colour fonts, etc).

I would like to welcome all my students to our very first blog! Yes, I am not mistaken at all, it is ours. It means that we are all contributors and that is why I expect you to be very active and creative. Over the course of this blog, I hope that I’ll learn more about you. So, let’s start with something simple but important. I would like you to write a short introduction about yourself as students. (your university experience (in general) and your English learning experience). Also, you are welcome to post your pictures. Have fun!

Wherever you go, go with all your heart. ~Confucius