Dear class:
I regret to inform you that I won't be teaching the next five weeks of Advanced Two.
I have enjoyed working with all of you a lot, and it is only personal projects of a family nature that have led me to take this decision. The summer session is the only time of the year where instructors could teach for five or ten weeks in our School. I feel that with all the preparations for a big family reunion, I must take the time off, and enjoy the festivities that I am preparing for the month of August.
Please note that together with Rebecca, we will be providing you with midterm feedback tomorrow. I will also be available to answer any questions you may have regarding the rest of the course.
Rebecca will continue to be with you until the end of the course, and Perry Shearwood will be joining you in the mornings. I am sure that Perry will be very supportive, and maybe some of you have already met him, or even had him as your teacher.
Continue working hard, and remember that concluding Advanced Two successfully is your main priority at this moment. Best wishes to all of you!!
Sincerely,
Estrella
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Week 5 - International Lunch- Research Project
Dear Class:
It was great to read your comments on how the research project is going. Yes, it is frustrating at times, specially if we do not find the right sources, but keep checking. You are on the right track!!
You can try to divide your main topic into three aspects or ideas, and start freewriting on these ideas. You can try this activity during the whole week. You will be amazed at how much you will have written by the end of the week!!
Unfortunately, Rebecca and myself regret to inform you that it won't be possible to have the International Lunch as scheduled on Thursday of next week (July 17th). We have to be able to finish the midterm examinations and will be operating on a really "tight" schedule all week.
With all, we should be able to have it in Week 6.
Keep your spirits high, as we have accomplished major projects so far, and we are proceeding according to our original plans.
See you all tomorrow!
Estrella
It was great to read your comments on how the research project is going. Yes, it is frustrating at times, specially if we do not find the right sources, but keep checking. You are on the right track!!
You can try to divide your main topic into three aspects or ideas, and start freewriting on these ideas. You can try this activity during the whole week. You will be amazed at how much you will have written by the end of the week!!
Unfortunately, Rebecca and myself regret to inform you that it won't be possible to have the International Lunch as scheduled on Thursday of next week (July 17th). We have to be able to finish the midterm examinations and will be operating on a really "tight" schedule all week.
With all, we should be able to have it in Week 6.
Keep your spirits high, as we have accomplished major projects so far, and we are proceeding according to our original plans.
See you all tomorrow!
Estrella
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Research Project - Weekend Assignment
Dear A2 class:
You have begun the process of collecting the information which will be later used to write the paper. You may have found interesting references so far, or perhaps not. Maybe you have been able to locate an interesting book or article related to your topic.
Over the weekend, you can post on your blog some comments on this experience of collecting your future references.
- Are you experiencing problems locating interesting sources of information?
- Has your experience been positive so far? Are there any frustrations?
- What suggestions would you want to share with at least two other classmates on this process of collecting your references?
This activity will give you the opportunity to reflect in this stage of collecting the information, and perhaps give you a chance to interact with other classroom partners. I will be reading your blogs over the weekend.
Feel free to print your blog and bring it to class for discussion next Monday, July 14th.
Estrella
You have begun the process of collecting the information which will be later used to write the paper. You may have found interesting references so far, or perhaps not. Maybe you have been able to locate an interesting book or article related to your topic.
Over the weekend, you can post on your blog some comments on this experience of collecting your future references.
- Are you experiencing problems locating interesting sources of information?
- Has your experience been positive so far? Are there any frustrations?
- What suggestions would you want to share with at least two other classmates on this process of collecting your references?
This activity will give you the opportunity to reflect in this stage of collecting the information, and perhaps give you a chance to interact with other classroom partners. I will be reading your blogs over the weekend.
Feel free to print your blog and bring it to class for discussion next Monday, July 14th.
Estrella
Friday, June 27, 2008
ADVANCED TWO - NEWSPAPER SUMMARY
Dear class:
As a follow up to the summary on Evolution, I would like you to produce a 1-2 paragraph summary of any newspaper or magazine article for Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008. This is how we will begin our morning class next Wednesday.
- Find any relevant article of your interest in a newspaper or magazine between Monday-Tuesday of next week
- Summarize the article in 1-2 paragraphs
- Print this info, and bring it for discussion on Wednesday morning
This activity will recycle summary writing informaly, and will serve as a pre-activity for Wednesday's class.
Have a great weekend!
Estrella
As a follow up to the summary on Evolution, I would like you to produce a 1-2 paragraph summary of any newspaper or magazine article for Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008. This is how we will begin our morning class next Wednesday.
- Find any relevant article of your interest in a newspaper or magazine between Monday-Tuesday of next week
- Summarize the article in 1-2 paragraphs
- Print this info, and bring it for discussion on Wednesday morning
This activity will recycle summary writing informaly, and will serve as a pre-activity for Wednesday's class.
Have a great weekend!
Estrella
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Dear A2 class:
I hope you are enjoying this sunny weekend. Friday was a busy day, but I think we managed it pretty well. Don't you think?
I forgot to tell you about the Fireworks International Competition. This is a cool event held in Montreal every summer.
Check it out on the web: www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com/en/
I hope you get to see it this weekend. Also, do not miss the festivities around the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday, June 24th.
See you Monday,
Estrella.
I hope you are enjoying this sunny weekend. Friday was a busy day, but I think we managed it pretty well. Don't you think?
I forgot to tell you about the Fireworks International Competition. This is a cool event held in Montreal every summer.
Check it out on the web: www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com/en/
I hope you get to see it this weekend. Also, do not miss the festivities around the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday, June 24th.
See you Monday,
Estrella.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
To A2 class- First Assignment
Write a paragraph or two to the students who are in your same novel group.
Let them know your impressions on Part One, as well as your general comments on the book
See you Monday!
Let them know your impressions on Part One, as well as your general comments on the book
See you Monday!
Monday, June 16, 2008
welcome
Hi, everybody
Welcome to Advanced Two. It is a pleasure to have you all. I will give you a couple of days to adjust and then, I will be indicating the first blogging assignment on Thursday, June19th. You will complete it over the weekend.
In the meantime, you can share with me concerns you may have about the course and needed assignments.
Estrella
Welcome to Advanced Two. It is a pleasure to have you all. I will give you a couple of days to adjust and then, I will be indicating the first blogging assignment on Thursday, June19th. You will complete it over the weekend.
In the meantime, you can share with me concerns you may have about the course and needed assignments.
Estrella
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