Exempts and guide

Anuar
Sigrid
Celina
Jessica Esquivel
Ximena Gabilondo
Ma fer
Rodrigo infante
Iker
Mariona
Matias
Shamir

Guide:

Modals
Passive and active voice
Transitional words
Reported speech
Punctuation and capitalization.

Transition words

Transitional Words & Phrases
• Transitional words and phrases help papers and speeches flow more smoothly.
• Transitions enhance logical organization and understandability
• This list illustrates categories of "relationships" between ideas

Addition:
also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly

Consequence:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore

Contrast and Comparison:
contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, similarly, yet, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast

Direction:
here, there, over there, beyond, nearly, opposite, under, above, to the left, to the right, in the distance

Diversion:
by the way, incidentally

Emphasis
above all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly, singularly

Exception:
aside from, barring, beside, except, excepting, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside of, save

Exemplifying:
chiefly, especially, for instance, in particular, markedly, namely, particularly, including, specifically, such as

Generalizing:
as a rule, as usual, for the most part, generally, generally speaking, ordinarily, usually

Illustration:
for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration, illustrated with, as an example, in this case

Similarity:
comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar, moreover, together with

Restatement:
in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, in short, in brief, to put it differently

Sequence:
at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, at the same time, for now, for the time being, the next step, in time, in turn, later on, meanwhile, next, then, soon, the meantime, later, while, earlier, simultaneously, afterward, in conclusion, with this in mind,

Summarizing:
after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, in any case, in any event, in brief, in conclusion, on the whole, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, in the long run,
on balance, to sum up, to summarize, finally

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Bimestral Guide 3rd Bimester

Modals of possibility, ability.
Passive and active voice.

Grammar Sense pages 145- 2010

Here's the list of exempts:

Sigrid
Celina
Jessica
Ximena Gabilondo
Rodrigo Infante
Matías Reyes
Ana Paula Reyes
Shamir Troncis

Good luck to the rest of you guys, and remember, if you have 3 amonestaciones you don't exempt there is no excuse.  Thanks!  Any questions you can reach me at my mail belatarr@me.com

World Problems Project

Language Project “World Problems”

1^st stage: With your partner you will pick your subject.  You will investigate it and present it to me.  I will approve of it.

2^nd stage: You will look for three sources, a primary source and two supporting sources. You will bring them to class and work on them on the days assigned.  You have to create an outline detailing what you will cover on your written work and define your thesis statement.

3^rd stage: You will turn in your written paper with your sources cited in Harvard style. 

4^th stage: You will give a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation to the class.  I need the presentation emailed to me maximum two days before the presentation.  My mail: belatarr@me.com

Outline:  It’s a map to build your written project.  IT IS NOT A SUMMARY, it’s a guideline explaining what you will cover in each of the written parts of your research paper.

Written paper must include:

·       Cover page (title, group, names, date and school).

·       Introduction (A paragraph introducing your subject and your thesis statement).

·       Body (It will be largest portion of your research paper; it must develop your thesis statement and prepare the reader for the conclusion).

·       Conclusion (You will close your research paper with your supported opinion inviting your reader to ponder on the subject and questions exposed)

Questions to help you develop your thesis statement:

·       Why is it a world problem?

·       How does it affect me, or the humans related directly to it?

·       Do I feel passionate about it? Why?

·       Is there a solution? Has someone tried it? Can I invent one?

Grading:

·       1 grade in varios for classwork

·       1 grade in varios for the outline

·       1 grade in parciales for the written proyect

·       1 grade in parciales for the presentation

Dates:

·       Friday November 11, you will be graded on your classwork for the outline.

·       Monday November 14, you hand in your outline.

·       Monday November 21, you will hand in your written paper.

·       Dates for the presentation will be assigned later.

Link to your Essay Guideline

Here's the PDF with the guidelines for your essay. Follow it and your essay will come out smoothly.  Think of it as the construction map for your house (your essay).



http://www.conestogac.on.ca/learningcommons/writingservice/handouts/thesis_statements_and_essay_format.pdf

Address for the test online

http://www.mypersonality.info/basic-vs-pro/personality-type-test