Next week is Carnival in Brazil! A week off for us! Activity 5 (for the following week) will be sent by email.
Read about other Carnival Celebrations such as Mardi Gras and improve your knowledge of English and its culture!
Monday, 28 February 2011
Sunday, 20 February 2011
Essay
An ESSAY is usually written for a teacher and may be written as a follow-up to a class activity. It should be well-organised, with an introduction, clear development and an appropriate conclusion. The main purpose of the task is the development of an argument and/or discussion of issues surrounding a certain topic. Candidates will usually be expected to give reasons for their opinions.
Essays need to present an argument and give reasons for this. Your students need to give opinions and to agree or disagree in a formal or neutral register. They should know that they are free to agree or disagree with the statement in the task, or discuss both sides. Effective planning and paragraphing is important in essay writing, as is the correct use of appropriate linking words and phrases. Students also need practice in writing appropriate opening and concluding paragraphs.
An ESSAY is usually written for a teacher and may be written as a follow-up to a class activity. It should be well-organised, with an introduction, clear development and an appropriate conclusion. The main purpose of the task is the development of an argument and/or discussion of issues surrounding a certain topic. Candidates will usually be expected to give reasons for their opinions.
Essays need to present an argument and give reasons for this. Your students need to give opinions and to agree or disagree in a formal or neutral register. They should know that they are free to agree or disagree with the statement in the task, or discuss both sides. Effective planning and paragraphing is important in essay writing, as is the correct use of appropriate linking words and phrases. Students also need practice in writing appropriate opening and concluding paragraphs.
Saturday, 12 February 2011
Article
An ARTICLE is usually written for an English-language magazine or newsletter, and the reader is assumed to have similar interests to the writer. The main purpose is to interest and engage the reader, so there should be some opinion or comment.
A successful article interests and engages the reader. Descriptions, examples and anecdotes are often appropriate, and effective answers will be lively and include some colourful use of language. A personal angle usually works well, and a catchy title will attract attention. The use of direct and indirect questions also adds colour, and students should be taught how to use these. Looking at examples from English language magazines may help.
Activity 3 - extra practice
Enjoy this video about a kind of sport and also improve your English.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvHMmHqmPVo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvHMmHqmPVo
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