1. Read this fragment of this chapter. Underline the most important ideas and try to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. Then, identify the characters and the place where they are. What is happening?
"AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS"
“The passengers shot and killed 20 Indians. But the fighting continued, and the Indians shot the driver of the train. In pain, the driver cried, "Fort Kearney station is five minutes from here. American soldiers can help us there. Stop the train there!" "We shall stop it," replied Phileas Fogg. "Wait master. 1 will go," said Passepartout. The Indians did not see Passepartout as he climbed out of the carriage and underneath the train. He crawled under the carriages until he reached the front of the train. It was very difficult, but finally he separated the engine from the carriages. The engine continued faster and faster. The carriages slowed down, until they finally stopped near the station at Fort Kearney. The soldiers heard the shooting and ran out of the fort. The Sioux Indians saw them and ran away. Someone counted the passengers and they realised that the Indians had taken three men. One of these men was Passepartout”.
2. In groups,
- Summarize this chapter in a number of simple sentences.
- Discuss about the characters who participate in this chapter. Talk about their actions and their personality.
- Invent a new ending for this chapter.
- Describe the places where the characters are in this chapter. Explain your mates how these places look like in your mind.
- Think about what will happen in the next chapter.
Now, put all this in common with your classmates.
lunes, 10 de marzo de 2008
Gasol plays for Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA agreed to send forward-center Pau Gasol and their 2010 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for center Kwame Brown, rookie point guard Javaris Crittenton, and two first-round draft picks in 2008 and 2010.
Also sent to Memphis were Pau's brother Marc Gasol, and Aaron McKie, who was signed by the Lakers the same day.
Lakers General Manger Mitch Kupchak said, "Pau is a proven player of All-Star caliber in this league who can score and rebound and he's still a young player. We feel this move strengthens our team in the short term as well as the long term."
Also sent to Memphis were Pau's brother Marc Gasol, and Aaron McKie, who was signed by the Lakers the same day.
Lakers General Manger Mitch Kupchak said, "Pau is a proven player of All-Star caliber in this league who can score and rebound and he's still a young player. We feel this move strengthens our team in the short term as well as the long term."
Clues for Writing:
GETTING ORGANIZED: when you write your composition, follow the steps below:
- Introduction: establish the topic clearly. Briefly state what you will say in the body and how you will conclude.
- Body: the first paragraph should explain either the advantages or disadvantages. Start by explaining what is less important for you.
In the second paragraph, explain what is more important for you.
Remember to use connectors of contrast such as although, even though, though, whereas, while, despite, in spite of, but, yet, however to show contrast and to make a transition from one paragraph to another.
- Conclusion: use connectors of conclusion such as to sum up or in conclusion to state your position. Briefly state what led you to your
opinion. You may wish to make a recommendation or a prediction.
PUNCTUATION: FULL STOP (.) We use the full stop:
1. At the send of a sentence, except questions and exclamations.
2. With shortened words: pron., adj., adv.
3. When abbreviating geographical positions: N. Spain
4. With abbreviations. Ave., e.g., U.K.
- Never write a full stop, but rather a comma, after informal greetings (Dear Mary,) or with thousands (1000, 000)
GETTING ORGANIZED: when you write your composition, follow the steps below:
- Introduction: establish the topic clearly. Briefly state what you will say in the body and how you will conclude.
- Body: the first paragraph should explain either the advantages or disadvantages. Start by explaining what is less important for you.
In the second paragraph, explain what is more important for you.
Remember to use connectors of contrast such as although, even though, though, whereas, while, despite, in spite of, but, yet, however to show contrast and to make a transition from one paragraph to another.
- Conclusion: use connectors of conclusion such as to sum up or in conclusion to state your position. Briefly state what led you to your
opinion. You may wish to make a recommendation or a prediction.
PUNCTUATION: FULL STOP (.) We use the full stop:
1. At the send of a sentence, except questions and exclamations.
2. With shortened words: pron., adj., adv.
3. When abbreviating geographical positions: N. Spain
4. With abbreviations. Ave., e.g., U.K.
- Never write a full stop, but rather a comma, after informal greetings (Dear Mary,) or with thousands (1000, 000)
domingo, 9 de marzo de 2008
Según Wikipedia: El inglés es un idioma originario del norte de Europa de raíz germánica que se desarrolló en Inglaterra, difundido desde su origen por todas las Islas Británicas y en muchas de sus antiguas colonias de ultramar.
El inglés es probablemente el tercer idioma del mundo en número de hablantes que lo tienen como lengua materna: 340 millones de personas, y el segundo más hablado, detrás del chino mandarín, si se cuenta también a quienes lo tienen como segunda lengua (otros más de 200 mill. de personas).
El inglés, al extender Inglaterra su lengua por todo el mundo (Imperio Británico), y al convertirse los Estados Unidos de América en la mayor potencia económica y militar, se ha convertido de facto en la lingua franca de nuestros días.
El inglés es probablemente el tercer idioma del mundo en número de hablantes que lo tienen como lengua materna: 340 millones de personas, y el segundo más hablado, detrás del chino mandarín, si se cuenta también a quienes lo tienen como segunda lengua (otros más de 200 mill. de personas).
El inglés, al extender Inglaterra su lengua por todo el mundo (Imperio Británico), y al convertirse los Estados Unidos de América en la mayor potencia económica y militar, se ha convertido de facto en la lingua franca de nuestros días.
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