English 8 HR USB: May 2008

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Forum 3 - Enjoying the World

The world has so many beautiful and exotic places, and we are so very lucky to live in one of the most wonderful countries on earth. Visit this site to enjoy some great pictures of beautiful landscapes.

We are a company called "USB Tours" and we need to organize a tour for a group of foreign visitors. What places would you recommend? Indicate the location and describe the places. Suggest sports and fun activities people can do in them. Also, include some possible risks and safety advice, as well as tips to make their trip an unforgettable experience!

Activity 5 - Unit 10 - Forum

Go to Forum 3 - Enjoying the World in this blog.
Participate and give your personal opinion on the topic.
At least two entries per participant.
Don’t forget to identify your post with your name.
Due date: Tuesday, July 7.
Grade 2/10

Activity 4 - Unit 9 - Controversial issues

Choose a topic from the following list (or use one of your own):

Smoking in Public places - Domestic Violence - Global Warming

Capital Punishment - Violence in the Media

Write three short paragraphs indicating where you stand on those issues: the pros and cons, and a possible solution.
Post it here.
Identify your post.
Due date: Saturday, June 28.
Grade 2/10

Forum 2 - Inventions and Technology

Some inventions have really changed society and made a big difference in the way we live nowadays. We of course can't do without the most recent ones such as the Internet and the cell phones. However, there are so many from the past that we sometimes forget about them. Check this link and you will find a few:

http://www.cbc.ca/kids/general/the-lab/history-of-invention/default.html

Share with the group your impressions in favor and against (pros & cons) of early inventions and/or modern technology. Have they done more good than harm? In what way have we benefitted from them?

Activity 3 - Unit 8 - Forum

Go to Forum 2 - Inventions and Technology in this blog.
Participate and give your personal opinion on the topic.
At least two entries per participant.
Don’t forget to identify your post with your name.
Due date: Saturday, June 21.
Grade 2/10

Activity 2 - Unit 7 - My favorite book!

Write one or two paragraphs about your favorite book and post it here.

Include book title, author and why you liked the book so much and what about the book touched you.

Don't forget to identify your post.

Due date: Saturday, June 7.

Grade 2/10

Forum 1 - Disasters and Emergencies

Tornados... Hurricanes...Floods...

Landslides!!!!

Why do you think the news is often about disasters? Do you think that in Venezuela both the government and the population are prepared to deal with these tragic events? Elaborate.

Activity 1 - Unit 6 - Forum

Go to Forum 1 - Disasters and Emergencies in this blog.
Participate and give your personal opinion on the topic.
At least 2 entries per participant.
Don’t forget to identify your post with your name.
Forum closes on Sunday, June 1.
Grade: 2/10

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