The quarter is almost over. I hope you learned something in the class and enjoyed it like I did. Now I would like some feedback from you by answering the following questions related to the class.
1. What did you enjoy most about the course?
2. What didn't you like about the class?
3. What do you think about using blogs in the class?
4. Which blog did you like the most?
5. Which blog didn't you like?
6. What would you have liked to do in class that was not done?
TASK: Please be sincere and specific.....this helps me improve myself as a professional.
DATE DUE: December 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is coming up. Many people take this time to thank God, but I think we should thank Him everyday of our lives. Share 3 things you are thankful for and tell us why.
SAMPLE:
1.I'm grateful I have a job. In fact I have two. I don't need to depend on anyone and I can pay my bills on time.
2. Everytime I see the horrible things that happen in other countries I thank God I am an American citizen. It may not be perfect but I'd rather be an American citizen than live in a communist country like Cuba where supposedly everyone is equal. Yeah right. Or live in an Arab country where women have no rights. Imagine, women in Egypt cannot drive or even go shopping!!
3. And above all I am thankful for my son. He is the light of my life. I had problems getting pregnant but the Lord answered my prayers. He sometimes drives me up a wall (haha) but he definitely makes me laugh. I am so proud of him. He's funny, intelligent, and very loving!
TASK: Be SPECIFIC about what you are thankful for (what and why). Remember it's THREE things.
DATE DUE: November 28, 2010
SAMPLE:
1.I'm grateful I have a job. In fact I have two. I don't need to depend on anyone and I can pay my bills on time.
2. Everytime I see the horrible things that happen in other countries I thank God I am an American citizen. It may not be perfect but I'd rather be an American citizen than live in a communist country like Cuba where supposedly everyone is equal. Yeah right. Or live in an Arab country where women have no rights. Imagine, women in Egypt cannot drive or even go shopping!!
3. And above all I am thankful for my son. He is the light of my life. I had problems getting pregnant but the Lord answered my prayers. He sometimes drives me up a wall (haha) but he definitely makes me laugh. I am so proud of him. He's funny, intelligent, and very loving!
TASK: Be SPECIFIC about what you are thankful for (what and why). Remember it's THREE things.
DATE DUE: November 28, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
MOVIE: I AM SAM
In the last class we had the opportunity to watch the movie I Am Sam with Sean Penn, Dakota Fanning, and Michelle Pfeiffer. For this blog, I would like to know what you thought about the movie.
TASK: Answer the questions below.
1. Did you like the movie? Why or why not?
2. What was your favorite scene?
3. Do you think it was ok for Sam to raise his daughter even if he was mentally handicapped? Why or why not?
4. Which character did you like the most: Sam, his daughter, or the lawyer? Why?
5. The movie has many life lessons. What is one of those lessons?
DATE DUE: NOVEMBER 10, 2010
TASK: Answer the questions below.
1. Did you like the movie? Why or why not?
2. What was your favorite scene?
3. Do you think it was ok for Sam to raise his daughter even if he was mentally handicapped? Why or why not?
4. Which character did you like the most: Sam, his daughter, or the lawyer? Why?
5. The movie has many life lessons. What is one of those lessons?
DATE DUE: NOVEMBER 10, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
FAVORITE RESTAURANT
In class we have been learning how to order at a fast food restaurant and next week you will have the opportunity to do it in real life. For this blog, I would like you to write about your favorite restaurant (preferably NOT a fast food restaurant). Below is my paragraph of one of my favorite restaurants.
Sample paragraph:
One of my favorite restaurants is El Paladar located in Yauco Plaza II. When I first started to go here, I would usually order biftecfongo which is mashed plantain stuffed with pieces of steak. However, one day I went with my coworkers and one of my best friends told me to try the skirt steak (churrasco). It was delicious!! It's served with a mushroom sauce. Although, I don't eat the mushrooms, the sauce is very good. Now this is what I always order. So when the waitress comes with the menu, I tell her I already know what I want....skirt steak with fried plantains and salad. So if you want to eat some scrumptious skirt steak, this is the place to go.
TASK: Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your favorite restaurant. Include name, location, and at least one dish you recommend.
DATE DUE: October 30, 2010
Sample paragraph:
One of my favorite restaurants is El Paladar located in Yauco Plaza II. When I first started to go here, I would usually order biftecfongo which is mashed plantain stuffed with pieces of steak. However, one day I went with my coworkers and one of my best friends told me to try the skirt steak (churrasco). It was delicious!! It's served with a mushroom sauce. Although, I don't eat the mushrooms, the sauce is very good. Now this is what I always order. So when the waitress comes with the menu, I tell her I already know what I want....skirt steak with fried plantains and salad. So if you want to eat some scrumptious skirt steak, this is the place to go.
TASK: Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your favorite restaurant. Include name, location, and at least one dish you recommend.
DATE DUE: October 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS OFFICER FRIENDLY???
When I was in elementary school, the police would come to school to talk to the students. We referred to them as "Officer Friendly". They were someone we could look up to, someone who was there to protect us, and someone who we could count on. Today that image is far from back then. In Puerto Rico many people see cops as abusive, corrupt, and unintelligent. Not all cops are this way, but unfortunately, there are quite a few rotten apples in the force giving them a bad name. The latest case of excessive force has been the fatal shooting of a citizen trying to help the cops.
TASK: Click on the link below and then answer the questions that follow.
http://www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com/news03.php?nt_id=48791&ct_id=1
QUESTIONS:
1. Do you think the officer is guilty of murder? Why or why not?
2. If he is found guilty of murder, what should his punishment be?
3. Why do you think the officer shot the young athlete?
4. What do you think will happen in this case?
5. What do you think about the police force of Puerto Rico?
DATE DUE: October 9, 2010
TASK: Click on the link below and then answer the questions that follow.
http://www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com/news03.php?nt_id=48791&ct_id=1
QUESTIONS:
1. Do you think the officer is guilty of murder? Why or why not?
2. If he is found guilty of murder, what should his punishment be?
3. Why do you think the officer shot the young athlete?
4. What do you think will happen in this case?
5. What do you think about the police force of Puerto Rico?
DATE DUE: October 9, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER
Your first writing assignment is very easy. All you have to do is complete the sentences with information about yourself. For EACH sentence mention THREE things. Here are the sentences:
1. Things I like to do for fun are _____________.
2. Three places I've been to in Puerto Rico that I really like are ___________.
3. I am ____________. (three good qualities).
4. I am __________ (three negative characteristics).
5. I wish I could ______________.
Example:
1. Things I like to do for fun are dance, watch stand-up comedy, and play word games.
2. Three places I've been to in PR that I really like are Playa Sucia in Cabo Rojo, Culebras, and El Yunque.
3. I am a good friend, honest, and caring.
4. I am impatient, too sentimental, and unorganized.
5. I wish I could eat anything and not gain weight, live in an apartment with an ocean view, and have the summer off (no work!!)
TASK: Now that you've learned something about me, it's your turn. Be specific. Don't forget to mention THREE things for each sentence. Also, make at least one comment about what I wrote. Double space (leave a blank space) between each sentence.
DATE DUE: September 22, 2010
1. Things I like to do for fun are _____________.
2. Three places I've been to in Puerto Rico that I really like are ___________.
3. I am ____________. (three good qualities).
4. I am __________ (three negative characteristics).
5. I wish I could ______________.
Example:
1. Things I like to do for fun are dance, watch stand-up comedy, and play word games.
2. Three places I've been to in PR that I really like are Playa Sucia in Cabo Rojo, Culebras, and El Yunque.
3. I am a good friend, honest, and caring.
4. I am impatient, too sentimental, and unorganized.
5. I wish I could eat anything and not gain weight, live in an apartment with an ocean view, and have the summer off (no work!!)
TASK: Now that you've learned something about me, it's your turn. Be specific. Don't forget to mention THREE things for each sentence. Also, make at least one comment about what I wrote. Double space (leave a blank space) between each sentence.
DATE DUE: September 22, 2010
WELCOME TO BLOGGING
Hi! Welcome to English 3001. As part of the English class, we will be working on blogs. This will help you to practice your English in a different, and hopefully, a fun way. Each week you will be required to comment on my blog entries.
Points will be given for your effort. No points will be deducted for errors. However, points will be deducted for incomplete work, late entries or work not done by you. Remember, this is just another way to practice English so do the entry by yourself. Do NOT use a translator for complete paragraphs or sentences. If you do, points will be deducted, too. However, you may use it for a word or phrase.
At the end of each blog, a due date will be posted. Each blog is worth 20 points (5 pts. on time, 5 pts. your work, 10 pts. content). If the entry is late upto 3 days, you will lose 5 points. Entries posted later than 3 days will NOT be counted.
Hope you enjoy this experience.
Points will be given for your effort. No points will be deducted for errors. However, points will be deducted for incomplete work, late entries or work not done by you. Remember, this is just another way to practice English so do the entry by yourself. Do NOT use a translator for complete paragraphs or sentences. If you do, points will be deducted, too. However, you may use it for a word or phrase.
At the end of each blog, a due date will be posted. Each blog is worth 20 points (5 pts. on time, 5 pts. your work, 10 pts. content). If the entry is late upto 3 days, you will lose 5 points. Entries posted later than 3 days will NOT be counted.
Hope you enjoy this experience.
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