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. Did you like the idea of creating your own blog? Why or why not?
4. Which blog did you like the most? Why?
5. Which blog didn't you like? Why not?
6. What problems or difficulties did you have with the blog?
7. Would you recommend me to continue using blogs as part of the class? Why or why not?
8. What recommendations or ideas would you have for future blogs?
9. What would you have liked to do in class that was not done?
TASK: Copy each question and write the response right after. Post on the CLASS blog. Please be sincere and specific.....this helps me improve myself as a professional.
DATE DUE: December 13, 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. Post on YOUR blog. Use the title "THANKSGIVING". Then visit the blog of each class member and of the professor and thank them for something.
DATE DUE: November 30, 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. Post on YOUR blog. Use the title "THANKSGIVING". Then visit the blog of each class member and of the professor and thank them for something.
DATE DUE: November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
MEN VS WOMEN
In Chapter 5 Men and Women, we have discussed some of the differences between the two sexes. On page 79 there are two cartoons showing how men and women communicate. For this blog you will create your own cartoon related to men and women.
The website http://www.toondoo.com/ gives you the opportunity to create your cartoon for free. Click on the link and sign up for free. Once you have registered for an account, click on TOOL and then ToonDoo Maker to create your cartoon. Select layout. Then let your imagination run free. There are two tool bars: one on top and one on the bottom. Click on different icons to see what you can do. Make sure to SAVE your work.
Here is an example done by one of my students:
TASK: Post your cartoon on YOUR blog.
DATE DUE: November 18, 2010
The website http://www.toondoo.com/ gives you the opportunity to create your cartoon for free. Click on the link and sign up for free. Once you have registered for an account, click on TOOL and then ToonDoo Maker to create your cartoon. Select layout. Then let your imagination run free. There are two tool bars: one on top and one on the bottom. Click on different icons to see what you can do. Make sure to SAVE your work.
Here is an example done by one of my students:
TASK: Post your cartoon on YOUR blog.
DATE DUE: November 18, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
FAMILY & FRIENDS ~ PART 2
TASK: For part 2, each student will be assigned a classmate's blog to visit. Read the paragraph he/she wrote in "Friends and Family". Then ask him/her a question about the blog.
You should also do this on my blog. Read the paragraph I wrote about the Alverio Family Reunion. Then ask a question about something I wrote.
DATE DUE: October 21, 2010
You should also do this on my blog. Read the paragraph I wrote about the Alverio Family Reunion. Then ask a question about something I wrote.
DATE DUE: October 21, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
PROFILE INFO
TASK: In your blog, go to edit profile. Complete the following information:
DATE DUE: October 14, 2010
- General >>> Gender
- Location >>> Country
- Work >>> Industry
- Extended Information >>> Interests, About Me, Favorite Movies, Favorite Music, Favorite Books
DATE DUE: October 14, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
FAMILY & FRIENDS
TASK: Chapter 3 is about family and friends. Choose ONE of the topics given below to write about in your blog. The paragraph should have a minimum of 7 sentences. The title for the blog is "Family & Friends". Add a title for the paragraph. Here are the topics:
- Your family
- Your own family reunion
- My best friend
The Alverio Family Reunion
Last summer (2009) my cousins and I planned our second family reunion. It was celebrated in the town of San Lorenzo where my mom is from. Alverio is my mom's maternal last name, in other words my grandma's (may she RIP). Family from different parts of Puerto Rico, Chicago, and New Jersey attended the reunion. It was a very happy occasion. We danced, ate, drank, played pool, and cooled off in the swimming pool. The best part was being able to catch up, laugh, and be together as a family on a happy occasion. My sister and cousin prepared a photo album of my great great grandmother and her descendants. A total of 7 generations! It was great...I got to see a picture of my great great grandmother. Someone found a newspaper article about her. She was the oldest person living at that time. In addition, my nephew made a moviemaker that made us laugh and at times brought tears to our eyes. He did a wonderful job. I think family reunions are important to celebrate because they bring family members closer to each other and you get to learn about your roots. If your family has never done one, try it. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it. Here are a few pictures of the reunion so you can see how much fun we had. Enjoy!
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| Pork anyone? |
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| My lovely mom! |
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| Seeing each other after 33 years!! |
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| Cousins cooling off in the pool. |
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| Moviemaker Reaction....so many great memories! |
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| Scrapbook of family pics prepared by my sis. |
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| My mom and stepdad can still boogie! |
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| How low can you go? |
DATE DUE: October 7, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
BLOG INFORMATION
Once you have created your blog, post the name of your blog and its address (URL) here on the Columbia Bloggers blog. This way everyone can access the different blogs.
Example:
Name of Blog: Columbia Bloggers
URL: http://ccublogs.blogspot.com/
Date Due: September 30, 2010
Example:
Name of Blog: Columbia Bloggers
URL: http://ccublogs.blogspot.com/
Date Due: September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
THIS IS ME!
An acrostic is a series of lines in which certain letters, usually the first in each line, form a name or message when read in sequence.
TASK: Form an acrostic with your first name. Minimum 5 letters. If your name is less than 5 letters, use the initial(s) of your last name(s). Use words, phrases or sentences that say something about you. Focus on positive aspects only. Post this assignment on YOUR blog with the title THIS IS ME. Make the first letter of the acrostic BOLD and CAPITALIZE it.
EXAMPLE:
Morning person
Adventurous
Romantic
Intelligent
Tolerant
Zappy
Achiever
*NOTE: Try to use words that are different from mine. Only ONE is permitted. If you use more than one, points will be deducted.
DATE DUE: September 30, 2010
TASK: Form an acrostic with your first name. Minimum 5 letters. If your name is less than 5 letters, use the initial(s) of your last name(s). Use words, phrases or sentences that say something about you. Focus on positive aspects only. Post this assignment on YOUR blog with the title THIS IS ME. Make the first letter of the acrostic BOLD and CAPITALIZE it.
EXAMPLE:
Morning person
Adventurous
Romantic
Intelligent
Tolerant
Zappy
Achiever
*NOTE: Try to use words that are different from mine. Only ONE is permitted. If you use more than one, points will be deducted.
DATE DUE: September 30, 2010
WELCOME
Welcome to English 1102 and to blogging. Columbia Bloggers is our class blog. In it you will receive information about the course, assignments, comments, thoughts, links, tips and so on. In addition, you can also comment on the entries, clarify any questions, give suggestions, etc.
As part of the English course, you will be required to create your own blog. This will be your space to post things of your choice as well as post assignments from the Columbia Bloggers blog. In addition, you will have the opportunity to respond to other classmates' blogs. In this way, we will get to know each other a lot better and have a closer relationship.
When creating your blog, let your imagination loose and be as creative as you can. The blog will be created on blogger.com. You must have an email. If it's not a gmail account, you must register your email.
Blogging will be a fun way to learn English. Hope you enjoy!!
As part of the English course, you will be required to create your own blog. This will be your space to post things of your choice as well as post assignments from the Columbia Bloggers blog. In addition, you will have the opportunity to respond to other classmates' blogs. In this way, we will get to know each other a lot better and have a closer relationship.
When creating your blog, let your imagination loose and be as creative as you can. The blog will be created on blogger.com. You must have an email. If it's not a gmail account, you must register your email.
Blogging will be a fun way to learn English. Hope you enjoy!!
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