The blogs are a very good tool to teach "writing" is fun, its different than just be in a classroom hearing the instruction and getting bored, using the blogs is mor dynamic, you can see more easily your classmates work´s and have a register of your improvements.
I liked a lot, I had a great time using the blog.
The advantages I think it has working on blogs maybe is the fact that you have the register of all your works, you can modify them easily and also share information with your classmates.
Probably the only disadvantage could be the tempatation of commit plagiarism.
Most likely, yes I really loved the idea and if I have the oportunity I think I could give it a try.
Actually I can´t think in any way how these classes could have been any better, really.
Tnx miss :D
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Some questions
Why is writing important for an EFL teacher?
It is very important, it´s fundamental for a teacher know how to express his ideas in a proper way and commiting the less errors possible. It´s a good way to put in practice our grammatical knowledge and improve and a lot of aspects of our English skills.
What is the best way to teach writing to children?
Nowadays is very difficult to encourage the habit of writing since our world is domained by computers, television, videogames and nobody seems to care about reading or writing.
When we want to teach how to write to children the motivation is probably the most important factor.
Making entertaining activities such as the use of a blog may work pretty well in younger generation of students.
Another way to teach how to write is just allow them to invent their own stories, is a very entertaining and reguarding activity.
It is very important, it´s fundamental for a teacher know how to express his ideas in a proper way and commiting the less errors possible. It´s a good way to put in practice our grammatical knowledge and improve and a lot of aspects of our English skills.
What is the best way to teach writing to children?
Nowadays is very difficult to encourage the habit of writing since our world is domained by computers, television, videogames and nobody seems to care about reading or writing.
When we want to teach how to write to children the motivation is probably the most important factor.
Making entertaining activities such as the use of a blog may work pretty well in younger generation of students.
Another way to teach how to write is just allow them to invent their own stories, is a very entertaining and reguarding activity.
The lady with the watch
1-What does she like to do on saturdays?He likes to go out to party.
2-What is the secret she doesn´t want to anyone to know?
She can see the future.
3-What does she think she does well?
She is the best at gambling.
4-What she is NOT good at doing?
She is not good at maths.
5-What is her best memory?
When her dad gave her the watch that aloud her to travel in time.
6-Why is this watch importante to her?
Because is very powerfull and unique.
7-Who is her best friend?
Her father
8-What does she want most in the whole world?
She wants to help people
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Ericka was just a normal girl like any other
But her life changed completely when she realized she could see the future
She used her ability just to make money gambling and having fun
But her dad realized of this and he told her that he used to be able to do the same
But those powers have gone
And somehow she had acquired the same powers that her dad had
He taught her how to do good things with her gift
And even received from her father a magical watch
"With this watch you can travel in time" he said
I hope you can use it wisely
She realized that she can help many people
And now she stops murders, tragedies and tries to make of the world a better place
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Imaginated story
It was been a normal day for Jennifer at school, she had a great day with all her friends and also she ad studied very hard that day. Her school was only 8 block away from her home, so she usually walked her way back everyday. When classes were over that day, she prepared her stuffs to start her daily travel, but she had an odd feeling, she was been watched, even though, there was nobody near.
Jennifer in that moment got a bit nervous but then she thought “how silly i´m, it miust be just my imagintion”.
She left the building of her school and started to walk towards her home, but the feeling of been watched had become into another feeling “someone is following me” she thought, “maybe a robber”.
Jennifer freaked out and than started to walk really fast, it was 7:00 PM in Fall and it was getting a bit darker, she had to walk about 4 more blocks to get to her home, then she look behind her and she saw man about 1.85 meters tall, standing about half a block away with a bag on his hand wearing a black jacket and a hat so she couldn´t see his face.
She had the feeling that the man would hurt her if she let him to get any more near to her so she started running.
“I´m don´t wanna get robbed”, she thought and I wont let that happen to me.
Then when she look back the man was too far away and suddenly she realized that she was in front of her house, “oh i´m safe” she thought but then when she get in her mom opened the door , “ a sir was looking for you” she said gently, Jennifer went to the living room and ther it was, the same man that was following her.
He took his hat off and then said, “ lady you let this pen at school”
Cueck
Jennifer in that moment got a bit nervous but then she thought “how silly i´m, it miust be just my imagintion”.
She left the building of her school and started to walk towards her home, but the feeling of been watched had become into another feeling “someone is following me” she thought, “maybe a robber”.
Jennifer freaked out and than started to walk really fast, it was 7:00 PM in Fall and it was getting a bit darker, she had to walk about 4 more blocks to get to her home, then she look behind her and she saw man about 1.85 meters tall, standing about half a block away with a bag on his hand wearing a black jacket and a hat so she couldn´t see his face.
She had the feeling that the man would hurt her if she let him to get any more near to her so she started running.
“I´m don´t wanna get robbed”, she thought and I wont let that happen to me.
Then when she look back the man was too far away and suddenly she realized that she was in front of her house, “oh i´m safe” she thought but then when she get in her mom opened the door , “ a sir was looking for you” she said gently, Jennifer went to the living room and ther it was, the same man that was following her.
He took his hat off and then said, “ lady you let this pen at school”
Cueck
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Scientists Decode Set of Cancer Genes
a)This new called my attention since I have known people who have died because of this disease and it´s awful.
b)For first time all genes of a person with cancer have been decoded. A woman with 50 years old who died of leukemia, donated some cells for the investgation. The scientists sequenced all the DNA from her cancer cells and compared it to the DNA from her own normal, healthy skin cells.
They found the mutations in the DNA and they say that this can help in the future to develope more effective treatments.
D)Cells: These are the minimum components of our bodies and all the material things that exist.
Leukemia: This is a sickness produced by cancer, which can be lethal.
Thursday, 30 October 2008
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
To the question the miss she gave us.
Is it OK to copy someone else's work and say that you did it?
a) As long as you get a good grade for the homework.
b) Agree, but then write the true anyway.
c) No, because it is dishonest and robs credit from the other person.
I choose the alternative C) No, because it is dishonest and robs credit from the other person.
Is it OK to copy someone else's work and say that you did it?
a) As long as you get a good grade for the homework.
b) Agree, but then write the true anyway.
c) No, because it is dishonest and robs credit from the other person.
I choose the alternative C) No, because it is dishonest and robs credit from the other person.
What do I think about plagiarism
I think that plagiarism is something very common in our world and we can see it everywhere at anytime. But even though, this is unethical because the stealing of knowledge is as serious or even more, than stealing material objects. I believe that the miss published this article because a lot of people wrote in his essays ideas of other people without writing the sources and in order to help us to realize that what we are doing is wrong, she published this on her blog.
Thanks miss :D
Thanks miss :D
Thursday, 16 October 2008
Persona Poem
Pablo
smart, tall, blind and very nice
son of Mireya and Daniel the ones he loves
who loves playing the guitar, swimming and spending time with his girlfriend and friends
who is afraid of boldness, sharks and pimples
who wants to see Dream Theater in Chile, Chile winning a World Cup of soccer and visit England
resident of my house in nowhere
Méndez
smart, tall, blind and very nice
son of Mireya and Daniel the ones he loves
who loves playing the guitar, swimming and spending time with his girlfriend and friends
who is afraid of boldness, sharks and pimples
who wants to see Dream Theater in Chile, Chile winning a World Cup of soccer and visit England
resident of my house in nowhere
Méndez
Acrostic
Expression of ideas
Something that has been in my head
Special emotions
About the worries
You may have
Something that has been in my head
Special emotions
About the worries
You may have
Second Argumentative Essay
Video games: leisure, or abuse? is it really causing teens to be violent at school home public places etc.
I believe that this is a very interesting topic since I play videogames and a lot of people play videogames but just as almost all the things on this earth everything needs to be used with responsability and this is not the exception since
if you abuse of them (videogames) its very probably that they can cause several problems.
I believe that this is a very interesting topic since I play videogames and a lot of people play videogames but just as almost all the things on this earth everything needs to be used with responsability and this is not the exception since
if you abuse of them (videogames) its very probably that they can cause several problems.What I think of the interviews
The interviews seemed to be a really fun and interesting way to learn amazing anecdots and experiences about people which is around us such as cousins, brothers, sisters, teachers and many more people just by taking a little time to have a nice conversation.
The interview that liked me the most was mine, since I could have an impression of the big effort she does everyday and I could see another side of her.
I learn that older people always deservers our respect since they have been in this Earth during more time than us and they have seen or lived more things and they have a major knowledge about life.
The interview that liked me the most was mine, since I could have an impression of the big effort she does everyday and I could see another side of her.
I learn that older people always deservers our respect since they have been in this Earth during more time than us and they have seen or lived more things and they have a major knowledge about life.
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Topic for Argumentative Essay
I will choose the topic
Animal testing is unethical and should be uotlawed.
Since I have to admit, I´m an animal lover and I really hate the way in how we, the human beings treat the animals , just for making money and people must be aware of this and do something.
Animal testing is unethical and should be uotlawed.
Since I have to admit, I´m an animal lover and I really hate the way in how we, the human beings treat the animals , just for making money and people must be aware of this and do something.
Interview
This interview is about a person who I personally admire and respect deeply. She is the person who gave me life, who taught me a lot of things and has veen a model to follow due to her hardwork and perseverance. She is my mother.
Interviewer: So please tekk us your name and what you are currently doing?
Mireya: My name is Mireya Villagra Aguilera and I´m studying at Universidad Bolivariana to become a Social Worker, to help all the people who may need help in my country.
Interviewer: How old are you?
Mireya: I´m fifty four years old.
Interviewer: Have your age been an obstacle for your studies?
Mireya: I believe that is never too late for learning new things, just look at my example, but I have to say that the age itself has not been a problem.
Interviewer: So besides studying what other activities have you being doing lately?
Mireya: I´m the owner of a store where me and my husband sell clothes , I´m also an active member of the Communist Party in Chillan and the last week I became a grandmother.
Interviewer: That´s really nice. Congratulations! so fou must be really happy for the birth of your grandaughter.
Mireya: Yes I am. This baby has required a lot of my time also, and it has been harder for me to study. But since the first year I started college it has always been the same. I have to deal with a lot of problems and at the same time, give my best in college.
Interviewer: I guess it´s been hard. So tell me how good have you done in college.
Mireya: I´m the top student of my class.
Interviewer: Wie that´s awesome, and tell us, what is your secret?
Mireya: Well, I have to say that besides hard work, obviusly, I´m a very good reader, I have read books my whole life, I read Cien años de soledad when I was only 13 and I´ve never stopped reading ever since.
Interviewer: So I guess you were a great student in school, weren´t you?
Mireya: Yes, I was but actually, I finished highschool just a four years agoo through a government program, since I did really well there I tried to continue studying and so far, I´ve done pretty well.
Interviewer: And how about your son Pablo, is he a good student as you are?
Mireya: Well I wish I could say so, sadly he is very lazy, he could do a lot better than he does but anyway he´s not doing so bad so far. I just hope to he start spending more time studying instead of playing that stupid guitar, so in that way he can get better grades.
Interviewer: Haha, yes mom, I´ll improve my grades, at least I´ll try. Well thanks for the intervew I hope that my theacher like it.
Mireya: Anytime you want Pablo, it´s been a pleasure.
Interviewer: So please tekk us your name and what you are currently doing?
Mireya: My name is Mireya Villagra Aguilera and I´m studying at Universidad Bolivariana to become a Social Worker, to help all the people who may need help in my country.
Interviewer: How old are you?
Mireya: I´m fifty four years old.
Interviewer: Have your age been an obstacle for your studies?
Mireya: I believe that is never too late for learning new things, just look at my example, but I have to say that the age itself has not been a problem.
Interviewer: So besides studying what other activities have you being doing lately?
Mireya: I´m the owner of a store where me and my husband sell clothes , I´m also an active member of the Communist Party in Chillan and the last week I became a grandmother.
Interviewer: That´s really nice. Congratulations! so fou must be really happy for the birth of your grandaughter.
Mireya: Yes I am. This baby has required a lot of my time also, and it has been harder for me to study. But since the first year I started college it has always been the same. I have to deal with a lot of problems and at the same time, give my best in college.
Interviewer: I guess it´s been hard. So tell me how good have you done in college.
Mireya: I´m the top student of my class.
Interviewer: Wie that´s awesome, and tell us, what is your secret?
Mireya: Well, I have to say that besides hard work, obviusly, I´m a very good reader, I have read books my whole life, I read Cien años de soledad when I was only 13 and I´ve never stopped reading ever since.
Interviewer: So I guess you were a great student in school, weren´t you?
Mireya: Yes, I was but actually, I finished highschool just a four years agoo through a government program, since I did really well there I tried to continue studying and so far, I´ve done pretty well.
Interviewer: And how about your son Pablo, is he a good student as you are?
Mireya: Well I wish I could say so, sadly he is very lazy, he could do a lot better than he does but anyway he´s not doing so bad so far. I just hope to he start spending more time studying instead of playing that stupid guitar, so in that way he can get better grades.
Interviewer: Haha, yes mom, I´ll improve my grades, at least I´ll try. Well thanks for the intervew I hope that my theacher like it.
Mireya: Anytime you want Pablo, it´s been a pleasure.
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Argumentative Essay
1In an argumentative essay we give information but also present an argument with the PROS and CONS of an argumentative issue.
2The correct way to write an Argumentative Essay must be LOGICALLY and RESPECTFULLY and the key is in try to understand the point of view of your oponent, if you don´t do this you will not be able to convice the reader.
3The Argumentative Essay should have 4 parts, an Introduction followed by the Reasons, a Refutation and a Conclusion
2The correct way to write an Argumentative Essay must be LOGICALLY and RESPECTFULLY and the key is in try to understand the point of view of your oponent, if you don´t do this you will not be able to convice the reader.
3The Argumentative Essay should have 4 parts, an Introduction followed by the Reasons, a Refutation and a Conclusion
I´m Pablo Méndez
Well im a third year student at the Universidad Adventista de Chile and one of our assignments was to create a blog to expose our homeworks, essays and letters so that´s why I created this blog so if you want to start checking my works or assignments check it out and give me your opinion.
Bye
Bye
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