Where to live???

Good morning, class:

Today’s module will again be split into two parts.

8:30-9:10: Where to live?

Let’s see in the “real world” how you would do looking for (and finding!)
a place to live abroad.

Visit the following site and start by choosing a city (in the English-speaking
world) of interest.

http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites

Find ads for places to live. Read through several, noting any and all collocations you find (i.e. “hardwood floors”). Write them down in your notebook!

Your blog post should include A) a place where you would like to live and B) a place you would not like to live.

Here’s an example for A above:

Well, I’d like to live here because the place has hardwood floors which I really like. (They’re easy to clean and look classy.) It also appeals to me because it has two fireplaces. Note that it also has a Jacuzzi. I bet that would be great for cold, winter New Jersey nights. (= 50 words)
http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/apa/1218274840.html

(Include the link as above. You do not have to use MLA formatting for this assignment)

Then repeat but for B—a place that does not interest you.

9:10-9:50: Your papers!

Use this time to advance on your reflective essays. Be sure you review the rubric that will be used to mark this project. It can be found in the files folder. Look for “Reflective Essay project rubric).

A couple reminders:
Be sure you follow MLA format and apply the content checklist
from the first peer review.
Be sure you turn in ALL required contents (i.e. outline, revised drafts, etc.) on Wednesday!

Again, to give you time to print, class on Wednesday will start at 8:45. After 9:00, you will not be allowed to enter the classroom and your essay will be considered late. You should therefore plan accordingly. And do arrive as soon as you can as we have few days to finish unit 9!

And now, it's time to begin!

Welcome to June!



The official countdown to the end of the semester has officially started.



Concerned about your proficiency/marks?



Here’s what you can do:



1) attend workshops on Fridays at 3:00.

2) participate in the English conversation circle on Fridays at 1:30.

3) Check out the Study skills section of the Student Handbook.

4) Work regularly on the class dossier.

5) Print out and work with the study skills table published in Virtual.

6) Remember to always (always!) speak English when the opportunity arises (during your work experience, in the casino, in class, etc.).



Today, I have planned for you to do the following:



A. Spend 15 minutes, posting comments and reading the comments others have left for you!

B. Spend 15 minutes peer editing your outlines for your reflective essay. You need to read 2 classmates’ outlines and, likewise, have two classmates review your outline. Sign any paper you review at the bottom. Focus on content and be very reflective with your feedback.

C. When at least 2 people have commented on your outline, you can begin working on your first draft.



Note: Today in class we will not follow the blog programme. Instead, you will use this time to work on your papers.