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
Wednesday, September 29, 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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