ART TASK & MARKS

Task I
Orlan and Art
The criteria for assessing are:
Complete task(most students lost points because they didn't answer all questions) – Cohesion and coherence – Grammar and lexis
Most people’s problem is that the task is incomplete & some grammar problems. Some people didn't make major changes last week. However, I decided to be slightly more lenient.

second revision & final mark 4 task.
Gabriela 5.3
Yaela 5.3
Cristian 4.9
Joaquín 4.2
Javier 4.9
Rita 4.2
Karla 6.5
Claudia 4.9
Luis 4.2
Lucio 4.2
Bernardita 6.4
José 4.9
Franco 4.9
Camilo 4.9
Daniel 4.2

Today's tasks

Two tasks.

Today's task is to visit a classmate's blog and then write about it..


Post your review (200 words min.) on your blog with a picture that sums up how you felt when reading the blog:


Say:
Whose blog you are reviewing


What the blog is called

How many posts there are

Any particular features of the blog you like.


Which is your favourite post and why.


What aspect of English they should focus on more.


suggest one thing your classmate could do to improve their blog. (2 comments)

Task II

Write about your blogging experience.

How did you feel writing each week? Did you comment in your classmates as you should have?
Do you think it has been useful in your writing process. Why? Why not?

What would you have done differently?
Write a 120 words (min) to describe experience. Write a comment on your teacher's blog and 1 classmate.

Look at this woman!!!

Today

Dear all:
today you will have 2 tasks Today task will be marked so make sure you concentrate and do them both.
Your first task is to look at the previous market post (on art) and make sure you did both tasks. Secondly, I'd like you to check the grammar, spelling, coherence and task on both texts.
.
As a teacher you become involved with your students. To be honest guys, I am a bit sad of how you are reacting to classes in general. I may joke and sometimes be laid back but that does not mean I am not paying attention or concerned about your performance. As I said it to you today I was really shocked when I gave you a reading to do. You did the reading, the grammar activity and did not look for the meaning of the main word in the article. Last week I photocopied some material for you, explained it in class, sent it to you by mail, and realised this morning only 3 or 4 of you had actually done it. No replies to my e mails,etc.
Your second task is to write about how you feel about the classes in general, but looking at it from both angles.
Do you think this tendency is shared by young people or is it just you?
Why are you feeling so demotivated?
What is wrong with the classes and what is not working on your part that you are not learning as much as you should?

Miniumum 150 words. 3 comments.

Today's post

Dear all:
After the first goal let’s post!!
Two choices
Choice I:
Write a report on the Chilean game against Honduras.
What were the strengths shown by Chileans?
What were the weaknesses?
Which players make it happen?
A comment on the Honduras’s game.
200 words, 3 comments.
Choice II:
What makes Chileans Chileans?
What are our main characteristics? Good and bad.
If we are nationalistic, why is it that when Chileans live abroad, they lose their accent so quickly?
Develop any ideas on the topic.
200 words, 3 comments.

Today

Dear all
Today's talk is very special,I believe. You'll have to write a Talk Review


Please visit:

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html

You have to visit it, watch Sir Ken Robinson's talk "Do Schools Kill Creativity" ,

and then write a 200 words review. While you download the video you can comment on your classmates' and add Javier and Coto to the liklist.

1 comment on teacher's blog. 3 comments on classmates ,please. Talk Review

Is this art?

Dear all:
This week's post will be marked. Make sure you answer all the questions.

This week we will talk about art.There are two tasks to do. First of all, I'd like you to open wordreference.com and have a look at the video below. This is the performance artist you read about in the book. I would like you to watch the video and give me your opinion.
What do you think of her performance of being paid to give a kiss? How did it change her career? What do you think of her idea of art as a message to society? Do you agree with her statement on narcissism and exhibitionism and artists?
What is your opinion of her as an artist?
Task II
Regarding art in general:
What is your favorite piece of art? (Remember art is much more than paintings!)
When did you last see it, hear it?
What struck your attention?
Write at least 220 words on BOTH tasks. 3 comments to your classmates during class.

Orlan

Wednesday 26th

Let’s start with a little quiz

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/attain/games/quizzes/intelresultsPage4.htm/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/quickwork/intermediate/3tacklingproblems/grammar/qw_int_3grammar_01/

more practice…

http://www.english-zone.com/verbs/prsperf4.html

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/quickwork/intermediate/1
exchanginginformation/grammar/qw_int_1grammar_03/

Please read the instructions before playing

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/int/e_games/hwy_int_dolphingame/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/int/b_vocabulary/unit01/hwy_int_unit01_4/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/int/a_grammar/unit01/hwy_int_unit01_1/
Match the synonyms.

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_games_home/ahy_level3_marbles/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/everyday_english/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level2_home/ahy_level2_u07_01/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level2_home/ahy_level2_u09_01/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level3_home/ahy_level3_u07_01/

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs5.htm

Some hot verbs

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level2_home/ahy_level2_u09_02/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level3_home/ahy_level3_u03_01/
The next activity is a test that you will build. Make sure you select at least 10 different sections before you start the test.

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/int/c_stopandcheck/

Open www.wordreference.com

Visit: www.guardian.co.uk and go to environment section. Choose one piece of news , read it and post a minimum of 100 words on YOUR blog about his particular article.

Best regards and looking forward to reading your blog.

"Pull your socks up, guys"

Dear all:
After having read the article (which I hope you did!), you'll have to agree that this piece of news is apalling. We are all aware of the critic condition of Education in our country for the past 40 years. However, when we are faced with the facts (Test Inicia) we can't help having mixed feelings about the future of our country.
This post is based on the article you read and your opinions, neither on its own.

Reflect on the following:
What are the main points of the article you read?
As an ex school student. Do you feel identified with the reality that many children experience at school today (referring to the teacher's quality)? Why? why not?
Regarding those responsible for the current situation. Who do you feel is to blame for the "unqualified teachers" teaching today?
As a future teacher. Do you think you'll be different from those teachers who cannot give answers to the students? How? Why? Why not?
What concrete actions are you taking today to become a "good" teacher in your area of expertise?
After your readings on policies and reflections on educational practice, what can be done to change the educational reality in our country?

Write a minimum of 270 words (today, Wedensday). And at least 3 comments on your classmates blogs by Thursday. This task wil be graded on its own.

GREAT WEBSITE!!

Dear students:
Do you know any brilliant English learning websites? I do. It's the BBC, and it rocks.

Today task is to visit:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/


Take a look around, You can have a look at "wordmaster", words in the news(this is a great category to check world news, learn vocab and listen at the same time), pronunciation, face up to phrasal (very appropriate) or even watch the flatmates(soap opera) , "beat the keeper", to name but a few. (Use the headphones to listen)
this is a great opportunity to practice.


Write a review of the site of at least 190 words, please. Your opinion on the site in general. Specific activities.

Don't forget to post comments on at least 3 of your classmates AND the teacher's

27 02 2010

Hello everybody:

Since this week's topic has to do with "fear", I think a suitable post would be:


February 27th 2010 (3:34:17)


Here you have some questions to look at and develop some ideas. Minimum 200 words.
Please answer the questions below as one text and NOT as individual questions. Today's task includes a minimum of 3 comments on your classmates' blogs.





Remember not to use translator. However, you can use a dictionary or ask me :
http://www.wordreference.com/



Where were you when it happened?





How did you feel?





How did you react?





How did the people around you react?





Others you could think of…





Did your property or your relatives’ suffer any damage?
Do you think this earthquake shook more than concrete structures?
How do you react now when there are aftershocks?
How has your conception of earthquakes changed after February 27th?





Add any other info you would like to.





Extra time? go to last week's post and visit some of the websites to practice.

Test Practice

Hello Everybody:
I hope today you are ready for some hard work. Firstly, I would like you to leave this blog open and visit the websites below. The idea is to practice different structures that you have seen in the past few weeks for your test on Friday. If you have questions, let ME know.
After you have done the activities, you need to publish a (min. 100 word) post on what you ON YOUR BLOG did today. You can comment on how useful or useless you found it. Your weak and strong points or any suggestions for future practice for tests.
REMEMBER TO READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START ACTIVITIES. The website will indicate what grammar point or activity you are reviewing.

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/englishfile/intermediate/a_grammar/file01/nef_int_grammar01_b01/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/englishfile/intermediate/a_grammar/file01/nef_int_grammar01_b02/

(collocations)
http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_games_home/ahy_level2_marbles/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/englishfile/intermediate/a_grammar/file04/nef_int_grammar04_c01/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/upp_intermediate/a_grammar/unit09/hwy_upp_unit09_1/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/upp_intermediate/a_grammar/unit09/hwy_upp_unit09_2/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/englishfile/intermediate/a_grammar/file06/nef_int_grammar06_c01/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/englishfile/intermediate/a_grammar/file06/nef_int_grammar06_c02/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/englishfile/intermediate/a_grammar/file06/nef_int_grammar06_b01/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/englishfile/intermediate/a_grammar/file06/nef_int_grammar06_b02/

Game. Read instruction first!

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/upp_intermediate/d_games/hwy_upp_dolphinegame/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/int/b_vocabulary/unit11/hwy_int_unit11_6/
http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/upp_intermediate/a_grammar/unit08/hwy_upp_unit08_2/

http://www2.cambridge.org/interchangearcade/launch.do?activityID=481&level=3&unit=2&type=Cup_fib&stage=1

When you go to the next website skip the intro. Go to Level 4 /Unit 10/ Tag questions.
http://www.cambridge.org/touchstonearcade/

If you have extra time (considering your blog post, instructions above) you can do the following 2:
http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/inenglish/preint/d_activities/ine_preint_games_01/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/flash/wordmaster/

FUNNY AD

Set up and post

Hello Everybody:


Welcome to the world of blogging in English. I will be asking you to write about different topics over the semester.



But first is first.



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.

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 customize, add a gadget, link list and link ALL your classmates'and MY blog

8. Start posting (dashboard)

Questions? Let me know.


Today's task is simple. Write your first post. Write a little about yourself and what your expectations for this semester are. (70 words min.)