We have come to the end of the term. 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. How was your experience with the job interview? Be specific.
7. What would you have liked to do in class that was not done?
TASK: Copy the questions and respond. Double space after each response.
DATE DUE: August 24, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
TALKING PHOTOS
With the Internet there are so many things you can do.....chat online, play games, meet new people, search for information, share photos, create a blog, and so on and so on. While surfing on the Internet, I have discovered some cool websites. I already shared one with you which was philinthecircle.com.
Another one I would like to share with you is called fotobabble.com. It's a website where you can upload your photos with the feature of recording your voice. Hence, a talking photo. You can share these photos with your family and friends, post them on a blog and even on Facebook.
To be able to do this, you must sign up for an account. It's very easy and it's free! First, go to fotobabble.com. Then click on SIGN UP. Enter a USERNAME, PASSWORD, EMAIL, CODE. Then click on sign up. If the username is already being used, you must change it. Photos you upload cannot be from the Internet. You should be the owner of the photo being used.
Once you sign up, then you must SIGN IN. Enter your USERNAME and PASSWORD. Now you're ready to create your fotobabble. Click on CREATE A FOTOBABBLE. Upload a photo from your computer or Facebook account. Then click on CREATE. Under the photo you will see RECORD and PLAY. On the photo a box will appear which says ALLOW or DENY. Click on ALLOW. Then click RECORD. Say what you're going to say and then click STOP. To hear what was recorded click PLAY. If you want to make any changes you must click RECORD again and repeat what you want to say. Also include a title for your photo.
For the class, create a fotobabble of a tourist attraction in Puerto Rico. Include a minimum of 5 sentences. Present it to the class on August 23.
Here are a few examples I created. Click on each link. Listen and then comment on each place.
http://www.fotobabble.com/m/WE1ueFhRZFZUVW89
http://www.fotobabble.com/m/alh5TEVXOUlPc2s9
http://www.fotobabble.com/m/RnlYNGxYNm9MZXM9
TASKS:
1. Create ONE talking photo of a tourist attraction in Puerto Rico. Minimum 5 sentences. Do NOT say your name. Just talk about the place. Post the link. Each photo will be presented on August 23.
2. Comment on the three talking photos I created. (See links above.)
DATE DUE: August 23, 2011
Another one I would like to share with you is called fotobabble.com. It's a website where you can upload your photos with the feature of recording your voice. Hence, a talking photo. You can share these photos with your family and friends, post them on a blog and even on Facebook.
To be able to do this, you must sign up for an account. It's very easy and it's free! First, go to fotobabble.com. Then click on SIGN UP. Enter a USERNAME, PASSWORD, EMAIL, CODE. Then click on sign up. If the username is already being used, you must change it. Photos you upload cannot be from the Internet. You should be the owner of the photo being used.
Once you sign up, then you must SIGN IN. Enter your USERNAME and PASSWORD. Now you're ready to create your fotobabble. Click on CREATE A FOTOBABBLE. Upload a photo from your computer or Facebook account. Then click on CREATE. Under the photo you will see RECORD and PLAY. On the photo a box will appear which says ALLOW or DENY. Click on ALLOW. Then click RECORD. Say what you're going to say and then click STOP. To hear what was recorded click PLAY. If you want to make any changes you must click RECORD again and repeat what you want to say. Also include a title for your photo.
For the class, create a fotobabble of a tourist attraction in Puerto Rico. Include a minimum of 5 sentences. Present it to the class on August 23.
Here are a few examples I created. Click on each link. Listen and then comment on each place.
http://www.fotobabble.com/m/WE1ueFhRZFZUVW89
http://www.fotobabble.com/m/alh5TEVXOUlPc2s9
http://www.fotobabble.com/m/RnlYNGxYNm9MZXM9
TASKS:
1. Create ONE talking photo of a tourist attraction in Puerto Rico. Minimum 5 sentences. Do NOT say your name. Just talk about the place. Post the link. Each photo will be presented on August 23.
2. Comment on the three talking photos I created. (See links above.)
DATE DUE: August 23, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Toro Verde Nature Park in Orocovis
I really enjoy touring the island. One of my New Year's resolution of 2011 is to visit all 78 towns of Puerto Rico even if I have been there before. I have a map at home of the island and once I visit the town, I color it in so I have an idea of which towns I still need to visit. Of course, my camera has to accompany me. I take pictures of the town square, the city hall, the Catholic cathedral, and other tourist attractions.
I also like to do the adventure tours. I have gone ziplining in Orocovis and four tracking in Luquillo. Here I will share some pictures of my adventure tour in Toro Verde Nature Park located in Orocovis. If you like extreme sports and feeling the adrenaline rush, then this is a place for you. Enjoy the photos. Then answer the questions that follow.
Task: Answer the questions below. Copy the question and then respond. Double space between each response.
1. Have you ever been to Toro Verde?
2. Would you go ziplining, cross the hanging bridges and/or go on the beast? Why or why not?
3. Make a comment about one of the photos.
4. What place in Puerto Rico would you recommend for an adventure tour?
5. Ask me a question about my experience at Toro Verde.
DATE DUE: August 8, 2011
I also like to do the adventure tours. I have gone ziplining in Orocovis and four tracking in Luquillo. Here I will share some pictures of my adventure tour in Toro Verde Nature Park located in Orocovis. If you like extreme sports and feeling the adrenaline rush, then this is a place for you. Enjoy the photos. Then answer the questions that follow.
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| Getting ready for my first ziplining experience! |
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| I made it! |
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| Look mom, no hands!! |
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| There are also hanging bridges, but I didn't try this. |
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| Just so you have an idea how beastly The Beast is!! |
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| I think I'm having second thoughts!! |
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| Ready to flyyyy!! |
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| Sometimes you don't make it to the other side, but don't worry, the tour guide comes to get you. LOL!! |
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| Would you dare to do this??? |
1. Have you ever been to Toro Verde?
2. Would you go ziplining, cross the hanging bridges and/or go on the beast? Why or why not?
3. Make a comment about one of the photos.
4. What place in Puerto Rico would you recommend for an adventure tour?
5. Ask me a question about my experience at Toro Verde.
DATE DUE: August 8, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Phil Hansen.....the artist
I would like to share a very cool website about a very creative artist. His name is Phil Hansen. Look at his some of his works of art and share your opinion.
The website is http://www.philinthecircle.com/
On the left hand side under ART, there is a list of his works of art. You will see the work of art and information about the piece. Some of them have videos on how it was done.
TASK: Choose at least 3 different works of art. Then answer the questions listed below.
1. Which ones did you see?
2. Which one did you like the most?
3. What do you think about Phil Hansen as an artist?
4. Would you recommend this website to others?
*Choose ONE of the works of art for your oral report. Include the name of the proyect, how it was made, when it was created, and your opinion. More details in class. Due on Friday, July 29.
DATE DUE: July 29, 2011
The website is http://www.philinthecircle.com/
On the left hand side under ART, there is a list of his works of art. You will see the work of art and information about the piece. Some of them have videos on how it was done.
TASK: Choose at least 3 different works of art. Then answer the questions listed below.
1. Which ones did you see?
2. Which one did you like the most?
3. What do you think about Phil Hansen as an artist?
4. Would you recommend this website to others?
*Choose ONE of the works of art for your oral report. Include the name of the proyect, how it was made, when it was created, and your opinion. More details in class. Due on Friday, July 29.
DATE DUE: July 29, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
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 that I consider everyone should visit in Puerto Rico are ___________.
3. I am really scared of ____________.
4. I don't like __________.
5. I wish I could ______________.
Example:
1. Things I like to do for fun are dancing, watching stand-up comedy, and touring the island.
2. Three places that I consider everyone should visit in Puerto Rico are Playa Sucia in Cabo Rojo, Cueva Ventana in Arecibo, and Toro Verde in Orocovis.
3. I am really scared of roaches, mice, and getting a disease like cancer.
4. I don't like beans, waiting in line, and tailgaters.
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 have learned something about me, it's your turn. Be specific! Remember to mention THREE things in each sentence. Also, make at least one comment about what I wrote. Double space between each sentence.
DATE DUE: July 21, 2011
1. Things I like to do for fun are _____________.
2. Three places that I consider everyone should visit in Puerto Rico are ___________.
3. I am really scared of ____________.
4. I don't like __________.
5. I wish I could ______________.
Example:
1. Things I like to do for fun are dancing, watching stand-up comedy, and touring the island.
2. Three places that I consider everyone should visit in Puerto Rico are Playa Sucia in Cabo Rojo, Cueva Ventana in Arecibo, and Toro Verde in Orocovis.
3. I am really scared of roaches, mice, and getting a disease like cancer.
4. I don't like beans, waiting in line, and tailgaters.
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 have learned something about me, it's your turn. Be specific! Remember to mention THREE things in each sentence. Also, make at least one comment about what I wrote. Double space between each sentence.
DATE DUE: July 21, 2011
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. You will be required to comment on my blog entries. This will make up 20% of your final grade.
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.
At the end of each blog, a due date will be posted. Each blog is worth 15 points. If the entry is late (up to 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.
At the end of each blog, a due date will be posted. Each blog is worth 15 points. If the entry is late (up to 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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