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

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

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.