Homework:Monday, September 27th , 2010.

Hi everyone,

Here is tonight's homework:

Evolution:

• Summary (if you haven't handed it in please e-mail me and attach your document).
• (optional) Scan three articles - pg. 109

Novel Project:

• Analyse the book review we did not do in class. Look at all three before you make your outlines for the book you read.
• Outline of your book Review: Remember an outline basically means notes on how you plan to organize your book review(biography, background, summary,analysis, etc. - in which order you place these items) and what supporting points and details you intend to include.
• We'll be doing the first draft in the lab tomorrow.

Blogging:

• Catch up on your assignments. Don't forget to comment on your classmates' blogs.

Happiness Unit:

• Do what Theresa assigned .

See you tomorrow,

Lili

WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 24TH - 26TH

Hello Students,

Hope you are enjoying your weekend(no more pages of novel to read!! You finished reading a novel in English in one week!!).


I'll first post the assignments (including the blog assignments) and then give you an idea of next week's schedule.

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Novel Project: You are finished the reading phase and have had a chance to discuss the book as a whole.

Your assignment is to take some notes on the items that should be included in a review.(see page 46 in your binders). You will be discussing the information on Monday in your groups.


2. Evolution: First draft of summary from your outline you did in class. Please double space and print for Monday.


3. Blogging: Write an extended definition of "happiness". (Check the unit on Skyscrapers to remind yourself of what an extended difinition is). Remember also to comment on your classmate's posts. I think you are now quite at ease with the blogs.


NEXT WEEK'S tentative schedule:

• Novel Project - Book Reviews and Panel Presentation of novels;
• Evolution Unit:Second draft of summary and wrap up of the unit;
• Happiness Unit which will eventually lead to an integrated summary -
• Information about Research Project and Visit to Library (Thursday afternoon) - orientation and exercises in the library. Very important to attend.
• Lecture Project

You worked hard and well this week. Continue.

See you all on Monday well rested and ready for a busy week.

WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 17TH - 19TH

Hello students,

I suppose you have all been reading your novels and hope you are enjoying your reading.

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Novel Project

Your major assignment for this weekend is to read, read and read your novels(also to take advantage of the beautiful weather - go to the park and perhaps read there)
Don't forget to make some questions so as to be able to discuss the section you agreed to read with your group. You can(if you want) take a few notes as you finish a chapter(not too many details) or write a short summary (one paragraph). Also making a character map and adding the new characters to the map as you read on will help you remember who is who.

2. Language Learning Unit

Reorganize the notes you took on the listening passage on Personality and Language Learning.

NOTE FOR THE STUDENTS WHO WERE ABSENT ON FRIDAY.

In order for you to catch up with what you missed on Friday:

1. Please make sure you have caught up with the reading...everybody should be finished the second section of the novel for Monday. Contact members of your group(they may contact you) if you are not sure of the section that needs to be finished for Monday. Remember to make questions for discussion of your section. This is absolutely essential for you to be able to keep up with the project.

2. LANGUAGE LEARNING UNIT: Answer question No. 2 on page 59 of your binders. Remember to take notes on the section : Who is "a good language learner" and then write your answer on a word document, not on the blog. Do not look at the text while writing since you will be tempted to copy too much. Use your notes to write your answer. If possible send your answer in an attachment by e-mail.(see address below) by Sunday at 7:00 P.M.

3. Comment on at ;east three of your classmates' blogs on the pros and cons of superskyscrapers. Please expand your comments....I agree with you 100%-- is not enough....



NEXT WEEK, we will be working on two Units: Language Learning and Evolution as well as on the Novel Project and Lecture Project.

If you have any questions regarding the above, you can write them on the comments below...I will answer them on the comments. If you have questions on a more personal level, use the e-mail: my address is u_lili@hotmail.com

See you all bright and early on Monday morning. We will begin with the Novel Project so please do not be late.

Lili

FIRST ASSIGNMENT

September 15th 2010

Hello everyone,

In order to see if you understand how to comment on blogs, please answer me back. (press on comments). Tell me how you feel about this class so far.

To show that you know how to post, please post the the following: my reaction to the first unit we studied.

In order to see if you understand how to comment on your classmates' blogs, read their posts and comment on two of your classmates' blogs.

This weekend, on Saturday afternoon, check my blog for information and assignments.

Lili