Thursday, June 19, 2014
Pick up your Lexis Notebooks and Textbooks
You may pick up your Lexis Notebook and Textbooks starting today. If I am not in my office, just go ahead and grab it.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Book Revision / Pick up your books today, Monday, June 16
Five points of Revision for the Textbook were taken into account as follows:
1. Pages 131-132, Unit 7,
2. Pages 139-140, Unit 8,
3. Pages 145-146. Unit 8,
4. Pages 153-154. Unit 9,
5. Pages 159-160, Unit 9.
1. Pages 131-132, Unit 7,
2. Pages 139-140, Unit 8,
3. Pages 145-146. Unit 8,
4. Pages 153-154. Unit 9,
5. Pages 159-160, Unit 9.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Lexis Notebook Information
Units pending for Lexis Notebook. The Last Revision will include the following units:
Units 8 - 9 - 10
The Oral Check-up will include twenty words out of your notebook. The grade will be calculated as follows:
20 words
correct answers divided by 20 = final grade
16 / 20 = 8.0
correct answers include:
1. correct spelling and pronunciation
2. meaning as in the context
3. part of speech
4. example
5. maximum time to answer: 5 seconds
Units 8 - 9 - 10
The Oral Check-up will include twenty words out of your notebook. The grade will be calculated as follows:
20 words
correct answers divided by 20 = final grade
16 / 20 = 8.0
correct answers include:
1. correct spelling and pronunciation
2. meaning as in the context
3. part of speech
4. example
5. maximum time to answer: 5 seconds
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Information for Final Activities
Final Activiities for Semester I, 2014
Wednesday, June 4
Class
Monday, June 9
Quiz
drop books by my office for revision
Wednesday, June 11
Lexis Oral Check-up (present Lexis for Final Revision)
10:00AM to 12:00
Josue Alfaro
Doris Alvarado
Gabriela Alvarado
Yuliana Alvarado
Jario Campos
Ismael Cornejo
Kelvin Cordova
Edwin Cruz
Reynaldo Elias
Diana Fernandez
Josselyn Flamenco
Hilda Flores
Denys Garcia
Monday, June 16
Lexis Oral Check-up (present Lexis for Final Revision)
10:00AM to 12:00
Pamela Gonzalez
Alan Hernandez
Francisco Lemus
Mayra Matute
Oswaldo Melara
Elizabeth Orellana
Priscila Orellana
Juan Quintanilla
Yesenia Ramos
Erika Rivera
Carlos Rivera
Elio Tobar
Elsy Villeda
Wednesday, June 18
Final Reading Exam (Reading Proficiency-based)
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Homework for Monday May 19
This is the homework for Monday, May 19 (TO BE HANDED IN BEFORE OR RIGHT AFTER THE CLASS, NO LATER THAN IT HAS BEEN CLEARLY SPECIFIED).
Link: http://www.4shared.com/file/6T5GS4hdba/Supplemental_Exercise_Facts_vs.html
News
Due to the commotion related to the allocation and redeeming of extra points (THIS IS NOT MANDATORY OR MeNTIONED IN THE SYLLABUS, IT WAS MY COURTESY TO YOU), the program of EXTRA POINTS is cancelled.
i won´t be able to see anyone wanting to talk about this topic, thank you.
HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!
Monday, May 12, 2014
Grades
Grades handed out on Monday, May 12
1. Quiz 1
2. Quiz 2
3. 5 Minutes-Presentation Speech
4. Lexis (1st revision)
5. Oral book Report (pending)
1. Quiz 1
2. Quiz 2
3. 5 Minutes-Presentation Speech
4. Lexis (1st revision)
5. Oral book Report (pending)
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Second Round "Taking a Stand" Schedule
This is the schedule for the Second Round Presentations
Link: http://www.4shared.com/file/agyYOrvsce/5_minutes_speech__Second_Round.html
Please, do prepare for this because you have a lot riding on this one.
If you have any questions, please write to me or visit me (make an appointment first) fnm34@hotmail.com
Link: http://www.4shared.com/file/agyYOrvsce/5_minutes_speech__Second_Round.html
Please, do prepare for this because you have a lot riding on this one.
If you have any questions, please write to me or visit me (make an appointment first) fnm34@hotmail.com
Break a Leg!
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Guidelines and Topics for Second Round 5 Minutes Speech
Students who have not sent their proposal by Friday, May 9, the topic will be assigned by the teacher.
The 5 Minute Presentation will have the format of taking a stand on the topic (debating).
Link to Guidelines: http://www.4shared.com/file/U4J7r9Tmba/Guidelines_and_Rubric_for_Seco.html
Presentations will start on Wednesday, May 14 (schedule pending).
Apporved Topics:
Pamela Rodas What are the implications of Composting for modern cities?
Doris Alvarado Marijuana Legalization, Should El Salvador approve its commercialization and consumption?
Priscila Orellana How College Students Can Cope with Stress
Yesenia Ramos Different Areas that the Salvadoran Health System has to Improve
Kelvin Cordova Beyond Global Warming: Ecology and Global change
Diana Fernandez Should animals be used as scientific experiments or sales
Jairo Campos Why the Presence of Men on the Moon was a Real Event and not a Conspiration some Theories Attempt to Prove:
Juan Quintanilla Cannabis shouldn't be legalized in El Salvador because of the negative effects for health
Yuliana Alvarez How media affects children's psychological development?
Elizabeth Orellana The Reasons why people who abuse animals in La Palma, Chalatenango, must be Prosecuted.
Antonio Alfaro Littering and Poor Sanitation Service are the Causes of Road Flooding during the Rainy Season in San Marcos, El Salvador
Francisco Lemus How BPD affects the People
Gabriela Alvarado The Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Should be Prosecuted in Tepecoyo City
Josselyn Flamenco Should Roborts replace teachers in the English as Second Language classroom. presented to me)
Reynaldo Elias Saving the money for better living conditions in the future or just have fun right now without thinking on future
Oswaldo Melara Does over-correct students each time they make a mistake in writing work?
Erika Rivera What is the impact of social networks in teen-agers
The 5 Minute Presentation will have the format of taking a stand on the topic (debating).
Link to Guidelines: http://www.4shared.com/file/U4J7r9Tmba/Guidelines_and_Rubric_for_Seco.html
Presentations will start on Wednesday, May 14 (schedule pending).
Apporved Topics:
Pamela Rodas What are the implications of Composting for modern cities?
Doris Alvarado Marijuana Legalization, Should El Salvador approve its commercialization and consumption?
Priscila Orellana How College Students Can Cope with Stress
Yesenia Ramos Different Areas that the Salvadoran Health System has to Improve
Kelvin Cordova Beyond Global Warming: Ecology and Global change
Diana Fernandez Should animals be used as scientific experiments or sales
Ismael Cornejo Private education is better than public in El Salvador
Jairo Campos Why the Presence of Men on the Moon was a Real Event and not a Conspiration some Theories Attempt to Prove:
Juan Quintanilla Cannabis shouldn't be legalized in El Salvador because of the negative effects for health
Yuliana Alvarez How media affects children's psychological development?
Elizabeth Orellana The Reasons why people who abuse animals in La Palma, Chalatenango, must be Prosecuted.
Antonio Alfaro Littering and Poor Sanitation Service are the Causes of Road Flooding during the Rainy Season in San Marcos, El Salvador
Francisco Lemus How BPD affects the People
Gabriela Alvarado The Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Should be Prosecuted in Tepecoyo City
Josselyn Flamenco Should Roborts replace teachers in the English as Second Language classroom. presented to me)
Reynaldo Elias Saving the money for better living conditions in the future or just have fun right now without thinking on future
Oswaldo Melara Does over-correct students each time they make a mistake in writing work?
Erika Rivera What is the impact of social networks in teen-agers
Elio Tobar Why going to the gym helps elderly people to have a good
vascular balance.
Edwin Alvarez The Influence of the Teacher to
Foster Learning in the Classroom
Dennys Garcia Do Violent Video Games Make People
More Violent in Real Life?
Yoana Villeda What Should We Do to Fight Sexual
Violence Against Young Women?
Balmore Hernadez Should juveniles who commit violent
crimes be tried as adults?
Carlos Rivera Does Reality TV Promote Dangerous
Stereotypes?
Mayra Matute Should Women Be Allowed to Fight on
the Front Lines Alongside Men?
Hilda FLores Is torture justified for national
security?
Mid-term Exam - Oral Book Report
1. Jairo
Campos not sent
2. Dennys
Garcia received
5/2 (+ 2 points)
3. Erika
Rivera received
5/3
4. Elsy
Yoana Villeda received
5/2 (+ 2 points)
5. Balmore
Hernandez received 5/2
(video stops, not able to play)
6. Diana
Fernandez received
5/3
7. Ismael
Cornejo not
sent
9. Dagoberto
Cruz received 5/3
10. Oswaldo
Melara received 5/3
11. Priscila
Orellana received
5/3
12. Kelvin
Cordova received 5/2
(+ 2 points)
13. Elio
Tobar received
5/3
14. Carlos
Rivera received
5/3 (audio only) second try 5/7 received
15. Reynaldo
Elias received 5/2
(+ 2 points)
16. Yesenia
Ramos received 5/3
17. Pamela
Rodas received
5/3
18. Mayra
Matute received
5/3
19. Juan
Carlos Quintanilla received 5/3
20. Antonio
Alfaro received
5/3
21.
Francisco Lemus received
5/3
22. Yuliana
Alvarez received
5/3
23.
Elizabeth Orellana received
5/3
24. Josselyn
Flamenco received 5/2 (+ 2
points)
25. Gabriela
Alvarado received 5/7
26. Hilda
Flores received
5/3
25. Dorys Alvarado received 5/3
Sunday, April 27, 2014
No Class on Monday, April 28
There will be no class on Monday, April 28.
Please take advantage of time and complete the oral book report (see previous post) and complete the next unit according to the content table in the program from the book.
I have a medical emergency with someone in my family. I´d really appreciate your understanding, thank you.
Please take advantage of time and complete the oral book report (see previous post) and complete the next unit according to the content table in the program from the book.
I have a medical emergency with someone in my family. I´d really appreciate your understanding, thank you.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Oral Book Report Guidelines / Rubric / Due Date
Please read the guidelines for the Oral Book Report.
Read the Rubric Criteria so you know what will be taken into account for your grade.
The Video should be uploaded and sent to my e-mail by Friday, May 2nd (during the entire day). Any video uploaded and sent later will not be accepted.
Please check that your video runs on WMP (Windows Media Player). Videos which can not be played will not be accepted.
Link to guidelines: http://www.4shared.com/office/QsqKkGy7ba/Guidelines_for_oral_book_repor.html
Please ask any questions you may have regarding this assignment to my e-mail: fnm34@hotmail.com
Read the Rubric Criteria so you know what will be taken into account for your grade.
The Video should be uploaded and sent to my e-mail by Friday, May 2nd (during the entire day). Any video uploaded and sent later will not be accepted.
Please check that your video runs on WMP (Windows Media Player). Videos which can not be played will not be accepted.
Link to guidelines: http://www.4shared.com/office/QsqKkGy7ba/Guidelines_for_oral_book_repor.html
Please ask any questions you may have regarding this assignment to my e-mail: fnm34@hotmail.com
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Mid-term Exam / Book Report
The Mid-term Exam will take place on Wednesday, April 30th. It will be based on the readning of "Tresuary Island" by Robert Louis Stevneson.
1. Buy book at SETUES (Doña Norma)
2. Read it on your Spring Break
3. I will send rubric and guides so you know what is expected of you
1. Buy book at SETUES (Doña Norma)
2. Read it on your Spring Break
3. I will send rubric and guides so you know what is expected of you
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Unit 7
Unit 7
Chapter 1
(homework pending)
Find a Good Topic
To find good topic for an argument essay you should consider several issues that will have two conflicting points of view or very different conclusions. As you look over a list of topics you should find one that really sparks your interest.
While a strong interest in a topic is important, it's not enough to be interested. You have to consider what position you can back up with reasoning and evidence. It's one thing to have a strong belief, but when shaping an argument you'll have to explain why your belief is reasonable and logical.
As you explore the topics, make a mental list of points you could use as evidence for or against an issue.
Consider Both Sides of Your Topic and Take a Position
Once you have selected a topic you feel strongly about, you should make a list of points for both sides of the argument and pick a side. One of your first objectives in your essay will be to present both sides of your issue with an assessment of each. Of course, you will conclude that one side (your side) is the best conclusion.
In the planning stage you will need to consider strong arguments for the "other" side. Then you'll shoot them down!
Gather Evidence
When we think of arguments we might picture two red-faced people speaking quite loudly and making dramatic gestures. But that's because face-to-face arguments often become emotional. In fact, the act of arguing involves providing proof to support your claim, with or without emotions. In an argument essay you will have to provide evidence without providing too much drama. You'll explore two sides of a topic (briefly) and provide proof as to why one side or position is the best one.
1. Introduce your topic and assert your side
As in any essay, the first paragraph of your argument essay should contain a brief explanation of your topic, some background information, and a thesis statement. In this case, your thesis will be a statement of your position on a particular controversial topic.
Example introductory paragraph with thesis statement:
Since the turn of the new century, a theory has emerged concerning the end of the world, or at least the end of life as we know it. This new theory centers around the year 2012, a date that many claim has mysterious origins in ancient manuscripts from many different cultures. The most noted characteristic of this date is that it appears to mark the end of the Mayan calendar. But there is no evidence to suggest that the Maya saw any great relevance to this date. In fact, none of the claims surrounding a 2012 doomsday event hold up to scientific inquiry. The year 2012 will pass without a major, life-altering catastrophe.
2. Present both sides of the controversy
The body of your essay will contain the meat of your argument. You should go into more detail about the two sides of your controversy and state the strongest points of the counter-side of your issue.
After describing the "other" side, you will present your own viewpoint and then provide evidence to show why your position is the correct one.
Select your strongest evidence and present your points one by one. Use a mix of evidence types, from statistics, to other studies and anecdotal stories. This part of your paper could be any length, from two paragraphs to two hundred pages.
Re-state your position as the most sensible one in your summary paragraphs.
Tips for Your Essay:
Chapter 2 Identifying Meaning From Context
(already introduced)
Chapter 1
(homework pending)
Arguing For and Against a Topic
A fact is a statement that can be proven.
Example:
My car has been driven for 23,600 miles.
Michael Jordon was born on February 17,
1963.
The Empire State Building is 1,250 feet
tall.
An opinion is someone’s view, or belief, or
way of thinking about something.
Example:
Beethoven is the greatest composer that
ever lived.
Goodnight Moon is the best children's book
ever written.
When you are reading, it is important to be
able to distinguish between facts and opinions. Written materials such as articles, web site
information, biographies, and newspapers often contain both facts and opinions.
Being able to tell them apart will help you judge the validity of a writer’s
ideas. It will also help you choose appropriate sources when doing research.
How to Prepare Argumentative Presentation
Planning Stage
For an argument essay to be effective, it must contain certain elements. For this reason, you must take a few minutes to plan and prepare before you jump into writing an argument essay.Find a Good Topic
To find good topic for an argument essay you should consider several issues that will have two conflicting points of view or very different conclusions. As you look over a list of topics you should find one that really sparks your interest.
While a strong interest in a topic is important, it's not enough to be interested. You have to consider what position you can back up with reasoning and evidence. It's one thing to have a strong belief, but when shaping an argument you'll have to explain why your belief is reasonable and logical.
As you explore the topics, make a mental list of points you could use as evidence for or against an issue.
Consider Both Sides of Your Topic and Take a Position
Once you have selected a topic you feel strongly about, you should make a list of points for both sides of the argument and pick a side. One of your first objectives in your essay will be to present both sides of your issue with an assessment of each. Of course, you will conclude that one side (your side) is the best conclusion.
In the planning stage you will need to consider strong arguments for the "other" side. Then you'll shoot them down!
Gather Evidence
When we think of arguments we might picture two red-faced people speaking quite loudly and making dramatic gestures. But that's because face-to-face arguments often become emotional. In fact, the act of arguing involves providing proof to support your claim, with or without emotions. In an argument essay you will have to provide evidence without providing too much drama. You'll explore two sides of a topic (briefly) and provide proof as to why one side or position is the best one.
Writing Stage
Once you've given yourself a solid foundation to work with, you can begin to craft your essay. An argument essay should contain three parts: the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. The length of these parts (number of paragraphs) will vary, depending on the length of your essay assignment.1. Introduce your topic and assert your side
As in any essay, the first paragraph of your argument essay should contain a brief explanation of your topic, some background information, and a thesis statement. In this case, your thesis will be a statement of your position on a particular controversial topic.
Example introductory paragraph with thesis statement:
Since the turn of the new century, a theory has emerged concerning the end of the world, or at least the end of life as we know it. This new theory centers around the year 2012, a date that many claim has mysterious origins in ancient manuscripts from many different cultures. The most noted characteristic of this date is that it appears to mark the end of the Mayan calendar. But there is no evidence to suggest that the Maya saw any great relevance to this date. In fact, none of the claims surrounding a 2012 doomsday event hold up to scientific inquiry. The year 2012 will pass without a major, life-altering catastrophe.
2. Present both sides of the controversy
The body of your essay will contain the meat of your argument. You should go into more detail about the two sides of your controversy and state the strongest points of the counter-side of your issue.
After describing the "other" side, you will present your own viewpoint and then provide evidence to show why your position is the correct one.
Select your strongest evidence and present your points one by one. Use a mix of evidence types, from statistics, to other studies and anecdotal stories. This part of your paper could be any length, from two paragraphs to two hundred pages.
Re-state your position as the most sensible one in your summary paragraphs.
Tips for Your Essay:
- Avoid emotional language
- Know the difference between a logical conclusion and an emotional point of view
- Don't make up evidence
- Cite your sources
- Make an outline
- Be prepared to defend your side by knowing the strongest arguments for the other side. You might be challenged by the teacher or by another student.
Chapter 2 Identifying Meaning From Context
(already introduced)
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