Well, my students, the session is almost at the end, and I'm sure you're all looking forward to a well-deserved rest. I'll be looking at your blogs to give you a final mark out of 5, so the final assignment is to write your reaction to the blogging project.
What did you like about it? What didn't you like?
What did you learn from participating in this project?
Do you think marks should be given for this project? Explain.
Please post your comments before Thursday morning, 7:30 a.m.
Beatrix was the last student to leave, and together she and I looked at your restaurant votes. Sushi won. I don't know which Sushi restaurant you have in mind , but we should phone in the morning to make reservations.
Rest up to be ready for tomorrow's last CELI task... the final debate.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Saturday, March 12th - Oops, I hit the wrong key.
I'm sorry to have disconnected. Let me continue.
* Answer the following true / false questions and be ready to discuss your answers on Monday.
1. Children are the main target of video games. T / F
2. Violent video games are linked to youth violence and agression. T / F
3. Video games are a meaningful form of expression. T / F
4. Games teach players to cooperate. T / F
5. Video games are socially isolating. T / F
6. Games encourage player's self-esteem. T / F
7. Video games are addictive. T / F
8. Video games create problems in relationships. T / F
** Also, answer the 7 questions posted in the first part of today's blog in note form. Be ready to answer the questions orally on Monday, answer one question in paragraph form and post it on your blog, and respond to each other. In other words, evaluate the answers and give feedback.
NEXT WEEK:
Monday to Thursday - Final Evaluations. Thursday, lunch in a restaurant. Friday morning - brief individual interviews to give you details of your final grades for the course, and graduation ceremony at 11:00 a.m.
REST UP THIS WEEKEND SO YOU CAN PERFORM AT YOUR MAXIMUM IN THIS lAST WEEK OF YOUR LAST CELI COURSE.
*** Don't forget tonight (Saturday) at midnight to turn your clocks ahead one hour. In other words, at midnight (12:00), turn your clocks to 1:00 as Canada changes to Daylight Saving Time.
See you at Monday at 9:00.
* Answer the following true / false questions and be ready to discuss your answers on Monday.
1. Children are the main target of video games. T / F
2. Violent video games are linked to youth violence and agression. T / F
3. Video games are a meaningful form of expression. T / F
4. Games teach players to cooperate. T / F
5. Video games are socially isolating. T / F
6. Games encourage player's self-esteem. T / F
7. Video games are addictive. T / F
8. Video games create problems in relationships. T / F
** Also, answer the 7 questions posted in the first part of today's blog in note form. Be ready to answer the questions orally on Monday, answer one question in paragraph form and post it on your blog, and respond to each other. In other words, evaluate the answers and give feedback.
NEXT WEEK:
Monday to Thursday - Final Evaluations. Thursday, lunch in a restaurant. Friday morning - brief individual interviews to give you details of your final grades for the course, and graduation ceremony at 11:00 a.m.
REST UP THIS WEEKEND SO YOU CAN PERFORM AT YOUR MAXIMUM IN THIS lAST WEEK OF YOUR LAST CELI COURSE.
*** Don't forget tonight (Saturday) at midnight to turn your clocks ahead one hour. In other words, at midnight (12:00), turn your clocks to 1:00 as Canada changes to Daylight Saving Time.
See you at Monday at 9:00.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Well my students, it's the end of week 9 and we're really at the "finish line".
Assignments
* Read the article on Physical...... and answer the following questions in note form. Be ready to answer the questions orally on Monday.
According to the authors,teenage online players have a "numner of serious social problems." Explain.
What is the authors' hypothesis? (the thesis they are trying to prove)
Discuss the feature of online games that attract players and encourage them to remain in the game.
Explain "the real me" in online game communication.
Why do the authors feel that heavy users are often lonely and depressed?
Did the results show that all users suffered the same amount of social anxiety? Explain.
What implications for future research do the author's suggest?
Choose one of the questions above and answer in paragraph form as you would in any short answer question. Remember to rephrase the question as your topic sentence, and write from your notes so you do not copy too much from the text.
* Post your answers on the blog and then respond to each other. In other words, evaluate the answer and give feedback.
* Answer the following true false questions. Be ready to didcuss your answers on Monday.
Children are the main targets of video games.
Assignments
* Read the article on Physical...... and answer the following questions in note form. Be ready to answer the questions orally on Monday.
According to the authors,teenage online players have a "numner of serious social problems." Explain.
What is the authors' hypothesis? (the thesis they are trying to prove)
Discuss the feature of online games that attract players and encourage them to remain in the game.
Explain "the real me" in online game communication.
Why do the authors feel that heavy users are often lonely and depressed?
Did the results show that all users suffered the same amount of social anxiety? Explain.
What implications for future research do the author's suggest?
Choose one of the questions above and answer in paragraph form as you would in any short answer question. Remember to rephrase the question as your topic sentence, and write from your notes so you do not copy too much from the text.
* Post your answers on the blog and then respond to each other. In other words, evaluate the answer and give feedback.
* Answer the following true false questions. Be ready to didcuss your answers on Monday.
Children are the main targets of video games.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Friday, March 4th, 2011 - end of week 8
It's the end of week 8, and we're all still alive. It's true that we've suffered some casualties (we hope that Corinna will join us at the graduation ceremony), and we'll all be happy to see the new buds when they appear on the trees as the weather warms. The first flowers in spring are the most beautiful and the shortest lived.
Your research papers are now complete, and you must feel proud of successfully finishing this long task. This project teaches you the process of writing a research paper, and you've all now learned that it's a big task, and certainly one that cannot be done at the last minute. The brilliant student who procrastinates, works little, yet succeeds makes up .001% of the population. That's probably fewer people than win the lottery. On the other hand, planning and hard work moves you to different and better places. Few people will disagree.
We're half way through the oral presentations. Congratulations to those who have already presented. You've worked hard, done excellent jobs, and I'm sure the rest of you will reach the same heights.
Assignments:
Text Book Chapter:
Read your section. Highlight the important information and write the main ideas in the margin. Making notes or a map of the section is a good idea. Make questions for discussion on Monday. Prepare answers to your questions in note form.
Blogging:
1. How do you feel about doing research and writing (probably) your first paper in English? Are you proud, confused, confident, discouraged, or...? Describe your feelings about this experience.
2. And speaking of feelings and experience, write about a very bad experience you've had in your life. Also, if you could simply take a pill and forget it, would you? Why or why not?
Next week:
Next week we'll listen to the last half of the research presentations. We'll work on the textbook project and do the exam questions on Thursday and Friday. We'll also continue working on short answer questions. Towards the end of the week, we'll start the input for the final evaluations. Don't be absent. It's all important.
Have a nice weekend. Enjoy the warm weather and even if it's raining, go out for a walk. Please answer my 2 blog questions.
Teresa
Your research papers are now complete, and you must feel proud of successfully finishing this long task. This project teaches you the process of writing a research paper, and you've all now learned that it's a big task, and certainly one that cannot be done at the last minute. The brilliant student who procrastinates, works little, yet succeeds makes up .001% of the population. That's probably fewer people than win the lottery. On the other hand, planning and hard work moves you to different and better places. Few people will disagree.
We're half way through the oral presentations. Congratulations to those who have already presented. You've worked hard, done excellent jobs, and I'm sure the rest of you will reach the same heights.
Assignments:
Text Book Chapter:
Read your section. Highlight the important information and write the main ideas in the margin. Making notes or a map of the section is a good idea. Make questions for discussion on Monday. Prepare answers to your questions in note form.
Blogging:
1. How do you feel about doing research and writing (probably) your first paper in English? Are you proud, confused, confident, discouraged, or...? Describe your feelings about this experience.
2. And speaking of feelings and experience, write about a very bad experience you've had in your life. Also, if you could simply take a pill and forget it, would you? Why or why not?
Next week:
Next week we'll listen to the last half of the research presentations. We'll work on the textbook project and do the exam questions on Thursday and Friday. We'll also continue working on short answer questions. Towards the end of the week, we'll start the input for the final evaluations. Don't be absent. It's all important.
Have a nice weekend. Enjoy the warm weather and even if it's raining, go out for a walk. Please answer my 2 blog questions.
Teresa
Friday, February 25, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011 - End of week 7
Hello my students,
This has been a tiring week and we're all glad it's over. I'm happy that it ended with the CL building's Fun Fair. They worked very hard on their projects, and I was quite impressed with many of the displays. Now, of course, we have a three-day weekend, and I think it is well-deserved. The good news is that Tuesday is March 1st, and March is a spring month.
Research Paper:
Most of you have nearly completed the Research Paper, and all that remains is tying up the loose ends. Don't slow down. You want it to be as good as possible. On Monday, Corinna and I will return your drafts, we'll talk about the cover page and table of contents, and I will give you a final checklist for your paper. I will also show you the evaluation grid, so you'll understand the marking system. We'll spend some time in the morning in the computer lab, and all that will remain will be the final printing and binding on Tuesday morning.
One point in the Final Checklist mentions the contents of the conclusion - a restatement of the thesis, the opinion of the author, and a prediction about the future. Because this is not an essay but rather a research paper, these three items are usually dealt with in different paragraphs. That is the easiest way. So your conclusion should be about a page in length, and should cover the above three points.
Research Oral Presentation:
There have been changes in presenting order and I think that the following applies:
Wednesday: Anh and Anas
Thursday: Betty, Enze, and HaoRan
Friday: Saud and Jadey
Please do your homework. Read pages 215 - 220 in the first part of the binder. You worked a lot on your paper, and presenting your research is also important. We'll go over the information on Tuesday, but certainly those students who will present this coming week must start preparing.
International Lunch:
International Lunch will be Tuesday afternoon, and Corinna has kindly offered to receive us in her home. I'm anxious to taste the delicious food. I've heard that Peter and HaoRan are good cooks, and I'm sure there are many others. There's a saying which says that "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach", and that applies to women as well. It was interesting to see that the most serious incidences of discrimination in your blogs were against women. Remember that one of your homework assignments is to suggest at least 2 dishes you would like to prepare - I asked for 2 so we wouldn't have too much chicken! Vegetarian dishes are always good. I believe they leave the smallest carbon footprint. Remember, no pork!
Next week:
Week 8 will be busy (no surprise). You have been doing a lot of reading, a lot of writing, and with the Research Presentations, you'll be doing a lot of listening, and some speaking. Presenting your research is not easy, and presenting it to a bland or a small audience makes it more difficult. Because an animated audience is required, you (all students) will lose points on your research projects if you are absent. You will also lose points if you show a lack of interest (fall asleep, don't pay attention, don't ask questions during the question period).
On Monday I will return your SAQs (short answer questions) to the video on Discrimination. Your final evaluations will consist of SAQs, and we will be working on these when time allows.
Next Friday will also be our last Museum outing, and we will visit the Museum of Archaeology, which is my favourite. You'll see a video presentation of the history of Montreal, you'll speak with ghosts of yesteryear, and you'll get an understanding of the history of Montreal and the history of its most famous street, Ste. Catherine Street.
New Unit - Blog
Our next unit deals with Emotional Intelligence. It deals with the differences that people have with regards learning, relating to the world, feelings, and empathy. Please blog your reaction.
What is empathy? Do you know people who have or don't have empathy?
Why do some people have more empathy than others?
What is learning and how does empathy affect learning?
Fun Fair - Blog
What did you find amazing? How did you feel, back in the CL building? Please blog.
Have a very good weekend.
Teresa
This has been a tiring week and we're all glad it's over. I'm happy that it ended with the CL building's Fun Fair. They worked very hard on their projects, and I was quite impressed with many of the displays. Now, of course, we have a three-day weekend, and I think it is well-deserved. The good news is that Tuesday is March 1st, and March is a spring month.
Research Paper:
Most of you have nearly completed the Research Paper, and all that remains is tying up the loose ends. Don't slow down. You want it to be as good as possible. On Monday, Corinna and I will return your drafts, we'll talk about the cover page and table of contents, and I will give you a final checklist for your paper. I will also show you the evaluation grid, so you'll understand the marking system. We'll spend some time in the morning in the computer lab, and all that will remain will be the final printing and binding on Tuesday morning.
One point in the Final Checklist mentions the contents of the conclusion - a restatement of the thesis, the opinion of the author, and a prediction about the future. Because this is not an essay but rather a research paper, these three items are usually dealt with in different paragraphs. That is the easiest way. So your conclusion should be about a page in length, and should cover the above three points.
Research Oral Presentation:
There have been changes in presenting order and I think that the following applies:
Wednesday: Anh and Anas
Thursday: Betty, Enze, and HaoRan
Friday: Saud and Jadey
Please do your homework. Read pages 215 - 220 in the first part of the binder. You worked a lot on your paper, and presenting your research is also important. We'll go over the information on Tuesday, but certainly those students who will present this coming week must start preparing.
International Lunch:
International Lunch will be Tuesday afternoon, and Corinna has kindly offered to receive us in her home. I'm anxious to taste the delicious food. I've heard that Peter and HaoRan are good cooks, and I'm sure there are many others. There's a saying which says that "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach", and that applies to women as well. It was interesting to see that the most serious incidences of discrimination in your blogs were against women. Remember that one of your homework assignments is to suggest at least 2 dishes you would like to prepare - I asked for 2 so we wouldn't have too much chicken! Vegetarian dishes are always good. I believe they leave the smallest carbon footprint. Remember, no pork!
Next week:
Week 8 will be busy (no surprise). You have been doing a lot of reading, a lot of writing, and with the Research Presentations, you'll be doing a lot of listening, and some speaking. Presenting your research is not easy, and presenting it to a bland or a small audience makes it more difficult. Because an animated audience is required, you (all students) will lose points on your research projects if you are absent. You will also lose points if you show a lack of interest (fall asleep, don't pay attention, don't ask questions during the question period).
On Monday I will return your SAQs (short answer questions) to the video on Discrimination. Your final evaluations will consist of SAQs, and we will be working on these when time allows.
Next Friday will also be our last Museum outing, and we will visit the Museum of Archaeology, which is my favourite. You'll see a video presentation of the history of Montreal, you'll speak with ghosts of yesteryear, and you'll get an understanding of the history of Montreal and the history of its most famous street, Ste. Catherine Street.
New Unit - Blog
Our next unit deals with Emotional Intelligence. It deals with the differences that people have with regards learning, relating to the world, feelings, and empathy. Please blog your reaction.
What is empathy? Do you know people who have or don't have empathy?
Why do some people have more empathy than others?
What is learning and how does empathy affect learning?
Fun Fair - Blog
What did you find amazing? How did you feel, back in the CL building? Please blog.
Have a very good weekend.
Teresa
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday, January 11th, 2011
Hello my students,
Time moves, and as always we are not standing still. Week 5 is finished, and we have completed half of level 8. That is both exciting and frightening because when this level finishes, you'll be part of a much larger mechanism - a university with ? how many students? maybe someone will tell me on Monday.
Please don't slow down. Corinna and I are very happy with the work you've produced so far. You need to apply everything you've learned in the first 5 weeks to the work we will be doing from now to the end of the course.
The main assignment for this weekend is to work on your research.
You should be surveying your books and articles and mapping your ideas.
If you decide to work on a section, remember to make a detailed outline of that section. Include in your outline the name of the authors.
Your blogging assignment for this weekend is to answer the 3 following discussion questions on Poplulation.
1. How many children did your grandparents have? What about your parents? How many children do you want to have?
2. What is the populatrion of your country? What impact does the population have on the quality of life there?
3. Has there been a significant population shift in your country from rural areas to urban areas? If yes, what are the consequences?
Remember to react to your classmate's posts.
Preactivity Quiz
Read the following statements and answer T / F. Be prepared to explain your answers to your classmates on Monday morning.
1. World population is still an important topic. T / F
2. We know exactly how many people there are in the world today. T / F
3. World population has stopped growing. T / F
4. The population in some parts of the world has decreased. T / F
5. The world population crisis is over and it's not a problem anymore. T / F
6. Since the world has so much empty space, one solution to the problem of overpopulation is for people to move to less crowded areas. T / F
Have a good weekend. The weather will be warm on Sunday. We had a lovely visit to the Science Museum today. You should all go with friends, if only to find out WHO has the stronger will and can move the ball with their brain power (I failed). But, it was a fun day and the sun was shining.
Time moves, and as always we are not standing still. Week 5 is finished, and we have completed half of level 8. That is both exciting and frightening because when this level finishes, you'll be part of a much larger mechanism - a university with ? how many students? maybe someone will tell me on Monday.
Please don't slow down. Corinna and I are very happy with the work you've produced so far. You need to apply everything you've learned in the first 5 weeks to the work we will be doing from now to the end of the course.
The main assignment for this weekend is to work on your research.
You should be surveying your books and articles and mapping your ideas.
If you decide to work on a section, remember to make a detailed outline of that section. Include in your outline the name of the authors.
Your blogging assignment for this weekend is to answer the 3 following discussion questions on Poplulation.
1. How many children did your grandparents have? What about your parents? How many children do you want to have?
2. What is the populatrion of your country? What impact does the population have on the quality of life there?
3. Has there been a significant population shift in your country from rural areas to urban areas? If yes, what are the consequences?
Remember to react to your classmate's posts.
Preactivity Quiz
Read the following statements and answer T / F. Be prepared to explain your answers to your classmates on Monday morning.
1. World population is still an important topic. T / F
2. We know exactly how many people there are in the world today. T / F
3. World population has stopped growing. T / F
4. The population in some parts of the world has decreased. T / F
5. The world population crisis is over and it's not a problem anymore. T / F
6. Since the world has so much empty space, one solution to the problem of overpopulation is for people to move to less crowded areas. T / F
Have a good weekend. The weather will be warm on Sunday. We had a lovely visit to the Science Museum today. You should all go with friends, if only to find out WHO has the stronger will and can move the ball with their brain power (I failed). But, it was a fun day and the sun was shining.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday, February 4th
Hello my students,
Week four is over, we've turned the calendar, and now we're into the last winter month (spring arrives on March 21st). I'm sure you are all somewhat tired, yet happy that the weeks are speeding by and that you are accomplishing so much.
This last week we had the last three novel presentations, there was a public lecture presentation, we spent time at the library, learning how to access the database, and we learned about "mapping", a new note-taking technique. We worked on paraphrasing, citing, referencing, you wrote an integrated summary, and you got books and articles for your paper. We started a new unit on animal experimentation, some of you wrote the introduction to your paper, some of you experienced your first snowstorm, and many of you celebrated the New Year. I wish all of you very good luck in this Year of the Rabbit!
What a busy week!
Here are some reminders:
Animal Experimentation: read articles 2, 3, 4, and 5 - write the main ideas of the paragraphs in the margin, and this will help you discuss the articles on Monday. Remember to highlight or underline any information that you think could be used in an argument either for or against animal experimentation.
Research paper: continue moving ahead. Two people have recently changed their topics, and that's good. It's only by looking for information that you will learn that another approach is more interesting, or another topic is easier to research. It's O.K. to start with one idea but end up with a very different one, only it can't all happen in week 7.
Blogging: discuss the novel project. What phases did you enjoy / learn the most from? Explain. Remember, the project was divided into three phases:
* reading / class discussions with your group
* written review
* oral presentations (your own and your classmates)
Don't forget to comment on at least 3 of your classmate's blogs.
You all worked hard and did well. Continue this way.
I will give you your novel project marks on Monday.
Next week, we will continue with Animal Experimentation. Once we complete the readings and the videos, we will have a debate and then do an essay writing. We'll also start the Intelligence unit, which leads to an integrated summary. Of course we will continue working on our research project, finding more information, reading, and notetaking.
Have a good weekend, rest up, and arrive happy and healthy on Monday morning. Next Friday is Museum Friday, and I know the Science Museum will be more interesting than the Museum of Contemporary Art. It can't be less.
Teresa
Week four is over, we've turned the calendar, and now we're into the last winter month (spring arrives on March 21st). I'm sure you are all somewhat tired, yet happy that the weeks are speeding by and that you are accomplishing so much.
This last week we had the last three novel presentations, there was a public lecture presentation, we spent time at the library, learning how to access the database, and we learned about "mapping", a new note-taking technique. We worked on paraphrasing, citing, referencing, you wrote an integrated summary, and you got books and articles for your paper. We started a new unit on animal experimentation, some of you wrote the introduction to your paper, some of you experienced your first snowstorm, and many of you celebrated the New Year. I wish all of you very good luck in this Year of the Rabbit!
What a busy week!
Here are some reminders:
Animal Experimentation: read articles 2, 3, 4, and 5 - write the main ideas of the paragraphs in the margin, and this will help you discuss the articles on Monday. Remember to highlight or underline any information that you think could be used in an argument either for or against animal experimentation.
Research paper: continue moving ahead. Two people have recently changed their topics, and that's good. It's only by looking for information that you will learn that another approach is more interesting, or another topic is easier to research. It's O.K. to start with one idea but end up with a very different one, only it can't all happen in week 7.
Blogging: discuss the novel project. What phases did you enjoy / learn the most from? Explain. Remember, the project was divided into three phases:
* reading / class discussions with your group
* written review
* oral presentations (your own and your classmates)
Don't forget to comment on at least 3 of your classmate's blogs.
You all worked hard and did well. Continue this way.
I will give you your novel project marks on Monday.
Next week, we will continue with Animal Experimentation. Once we complete the readings and the videos, we will have a debate and then do an essay writing. We'll also start the Intelligence unit, which leads to an integrated summary. Of course we will continue working on our research project, finding more information, reading, and notetaking.
Have a good weekend, rest up, and arrive happy and healthy on Monday morning. Next Friday is Museum Friday, and I know the Science Museum will be more interesting than the Museum of Contemporary Art. It can't be less.
Teresa
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
February 1st - Research Paper
Hello my students,
I hope that you are not feeling overwhelmed. You are learning many new things, and for some this winter can be challenging as well as beautiful. Be careful to remain healthy over the next few weeks. Warm, dry feet is number one. A good night's sleep is number two. I'm sure you can tell me what three and four are.
So, I want you to post, by 8:00 tonight,
- the topic of your research paper (it must not be too general, like "oil" or "food" or "banks")
- the reason why you are choosing this topic
- the five areas (chapters) that you would like to explore with the topic
- the 2 (minimum) information resources that you have so far found (books / journals)
- your reaction to today's library visit
I also want you to respond to at least three of your classmates blogs. Each respose should be a short paragrah, not "good luck" or "that's a cool topic". Say why you find the topic interesting or maybe suggest a slightly different one, comment on the areas or chapters that the person plans to explore or perhaps you think it will be difficult to find information or the topic is too broad. In other words, make useful comments.
I look forward to 8:00 to read what you say.
Teresa
I hope that you are not feeling overwhelmed. You are learning many new things, and for some this winter can be challenging as well as beautiful. Be careful to remain healthy over the next few weeks. Warm, dry feet is number one. A good night's sleep is number two. I'm sure you can tell me what three and four are.
So, I want you to post, by 8:00 tonight,
- the topic of your research paper (it must not be too general, like "oil" or "food" or "banks")
- the reason why you are choosing this topic
- the five areas (chapters) that you would like to explore with the topic
- the 2 (minimum) information resources that you have so far found (books / journals)
- your reaction to today's library visit
I also want you to respond to at least three of your classmates blogs. Each respose should be a short paragrah, not "good luck" or "that's a cool topic". Say why you find the topic interesting or maybe suggest a slightly different one, comment on the areas or chapters that the person plans to explore or perhaps you think it will be difficult to find information or the topic is too broad. In other words, make useful comments.
I look forward to 8:00 to read what you say.
Teresa
Friday, January 21, 2011
Weekend of January 21st
Friday, January 21st
Hello my students,
Week 2 is over, and we are all still surviving. You've accomplished many things this week. You wrote an essay on Language Learning, you wrote a summary of a textbook chapter (Evolution), you learned about paraphrasing, and you attended and took notes on Scott's interesting 2-hour lecture. Some of you also attended a public lecture in the Hall building. It has been a big week!
Next week will also be big, but now you know that big is doable, if you take it one step at a time.
Corinna will return your essays on Language Learning, and you'll write a second draft. She'll also continue with the unit on Male - Female Communication Patterns, and you'll write an essay on that topic. She will offer more public lecture possibilities, and enjoy the first presentation.
I'll return your summaries, you'll write a second draft, and we'll finish with the Evolution unit.
This weekend, you'll finish reading your novels, and together we'll work on the book reviews. I'm looking forward to hearing 2 novel presentations on Fridays.
It's time to start thinking of your research papers. Our first library visit, scheduled for Tuesday morning, will include an orientation and an introduction to CLUES, Concordia's library catalog. Of course, it's very important to attend.
So what should you do this weekend?
Of course, finish reading your novel, and write 7 - 10 questions on part 4.
Start thinking about the topic of your research paper. Sometimes, at university, you will have to research and write a paper on a topic that won't interest you. This time, you have a choice. If you write about something that interests you, you'll do a better job.
Look through the grammar book and choose at least 2 (maybe 3) grammar points that intrigue you and that you want to present to the class.
Your Blog assignment this week is to write an extended definition of "happiness". Next week, we'll begin the unit on Happiness. Check the unit on skyscrapers to be reminded of what an extended definition is. Remember also to comment on at least 3 of your classmates' posts (different people from last week).
You worked hard and well this week. Please continue.
This will be a cold weekend, so be careful to eat well, sleep well, go outside and get fresh air, but dress warmly. Don't fall on the ice, check your treads.
I'll see you all on Monday, well-rested and ready for a busy week.
Teresa
Hello my students,
Week 2 is over, and we are all still surviving. You've accomplished many things this week. You wrote an essay on Language Learning, you wrote a summary of a textbook chapter (Evolution), you learned about paraphrasing, and you attended and took notes on Scott's interesting 2-hour lecture. Some of you also attended a public lecture in the Hall building. It has been a big week!
Next week will also be big, but now you know that big is doable, if you take it one step at a time.
Corinna will return your essays on Language Learning, and you'll write a second draft. She'll also continue with the unit on Male - Female Communication Patterns, and you'll write an essay on that topic. She will offer more public lecture possibilities, and enjoy the first presentation.
I'll return your summaries, you'll write a second draft, and we'll finish with the Evolution unit.
This weekend, you'll finish reading your novels, and together we'll work on the book reviews. I'm looking forward to hearing 2 novel presentations on Fridays.
It's time to start thinking of your research papers. Our first library visit, scheduled for Tuesday morning, will include an orientation and an introduction to CLUES, Concordia's library catalog. Of course, it's very important to attend.
So what should you do this weekend?
Of course, finish reading your novel, and write 7 - 10 questions on part 4.
Start thinking about the topic of your research paper. Sometimes, at university, you will have to research and write a paper on a topic that won't interest you. This time, you have a choice. If you write about something that interests you, you'll do a better job.
Look through the grammar book and choose at least 2 (maybe 3) grammar points that intrigue you and that you want to present to the class.
Your Blog assignment this week is to write an extended definition of "happiness". Next week, we'll begin the unit on Happiness. Check the unit on skyscrapers to be reminded of what an extended definition is. Remember also to comment on at least 3 of your classmates' posts (different people from last week).
You worked hard and well this week. Please continue.
This will be a cold weekend, so be careful to eat well, sleep well, go outside and get fresh air, but dress warmly. Don't fall on the ice, check your treads.
I'll see you all on Monday, well-rested and ready for a busy week.
Teresa
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Change in Plans
Tuesday, January 18th,
Hello my students,
There has been a slight change in plans, and I thought you should know. Tomorrow, Corinna was going to start the Happiness unit in the afternoon, but we have a good opportunity to attend a lecture tomorrow, and I don't want you to miss it. You will attend many lectures when you begin your university studies.
Therefore, we will start the unit on Male - Female Communication Patterns tomorrow, and the unit on Happiness will wait until next week.
What do you think? Do men and women use language in the same way? Are they both as apt to say, "What are you thinking about?" Do they mean the same thing if they say "No problem"?
We'll explore these issues, and maybe you'll learn something that will make you a better communicator.
Have a nice evening.
Teresa
Hello my students,
There has been a slight change in plans, and I thought you should know. Tomorrow, Corinna was going to start the Happiness unit in the afternoon, but we have a good opportunity to attend a lecture tomorrow, and I don't want you to miss it. You will attend many lectures when you begin your university studies.
Therefore, we will start the unit on Male - Female Communication Patterns tomorrow, and the unit on Happiness will wait until next week.
What do you think? Do men and women use language in the same way? Are they both as apt to say, "What are you thinking about?" Do they mean the same thing if they say "No problem"?
We'll explore these issues, and maybe you'll learn something that will make you a better communicator.
Have a nice evening.
Teresa
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday, January 14th
Hello my students,
Well, the first week is over, and we all seem to have survived. We've met some old friends and we've met some new friends. We've thought about skyscrapers and language learning, we've experienced winter in Montreal, and we've been introduced to different Canadian novels.
Next week, we'll again look at the reading on language learning, we'll answer some questions on the reading, and we'll write an essay on the question of language learning and how intelligence and motivation affects one's success (p. 63). Of course, we'll continue with the novel project. I'm sure you're reading part 1 now. On Monday morning we'll start the next unit, Evolution, with a short video and a lecture. On Wednesday, Corinna will start the unit on Happiness... so you can think about your happiness and what it is based on. Are you a "my cup is half full" or "my cup is half empty" person?
For this week's blog assignment, I want you to explain how you feel about skyscrapers. You don't have to take the position you defended in the the debate. Maybe, the other side convinced you differently. Maybe, the beauty of Montreal's mountain, and the idea that a building should never rise above it influenced you.
Also, as part of this assignment, I want you to respond to 3 of your classmates' posted blogs.
Have a good weekend and please get good sleep and fresh air.
Teresa
Well, the first week is over, and we all seem to have survived. We've met some old friends and we've met some new friends. We've thought about skyscrapers and language learning, we've experienced winter in Montreal, and we've been introduced to different Canadian novels.
Next week, we'll again look at the reading on language learning, we'll answer some questions on the reading, and we'll write an essay on the question of language learning and how intelligence and motivation affects one's success (p. 63). Of course, we'll continue with the novel project. I'm sure you're reading part 1 now. On Monday morning we'll start the next unit, Evolution, with a short video and a lecture. On Wednesday, Corinna will start the unit on Happiness... so you can think about your happiness and what it is based on. Are you a "my cup is half full" or "my cup is half empty" person?
For this week's blog assignment, I want you to explain how you feel about skyscrapers. You don't have to take the position you defended in the the debate. Maybe, the other side convinced you differently. Maybe, the beauty of Montreal's mountain, and the idea that a building should never rise above it influenced you.
Also, as part of this assignment, I want you to respond to 3 of your classmates' posted blogs.
Have a good weekend and please get good sleep and fresh air.
Teresa
Hello my students. I am so happy that we have our blogs set up. I was scared because as you know, computers and I are not great friends. Please read my post on the weekend. Every Friday night I will write a post, summarizing the last week's work and advising you of the next week's work and activities. I will also remind you of your weekend's homework and ask you to write a blog .
I hope some of you will accompany me to the mountain. The sun is shining. Goodbye. Teresa
I hope some of you will accompany me to the mountain. The sun is shining. Goodbye. Teresa
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