Activity 3 - Unit 3 - Getting Things Done

We all want to get stuff done, whether it’s the work we have to do or the errands we have to run. Unfortunately, we can't do everything ourselves, so we need to get things done in different places.

• There are eight service providers listed below (1 per student):

Copy-Speed Copy Services / FiDix Courier

Spotless Dry Cleaners / Joe's Auto Repair / Giolio Amani Tailor

Paris Hairdressers / Pix Photo Shop / Footsy Shoe Repair

• Each student has to choose one.
• As soon as you chose yours, let everybody know by posting your choice here.
• Write a paragrah explaining:

- When might you need the service provider you chose.

- Include a couple of services you need to get done. (Elaborate!)

• Remember that the objective of this unit is the Passive causative & might/may, so please use these structures when writing your paragraph.
• Identify your post.
• Due date: Saturday, Nov 8.
• Points: 2/10

What is a Paragraph?

Please visit :
http://www.slideshare.net/Prof_Pat_Muri to view the presentation What is a paragraph?

Activity 2 - Unit 2 - Health Matters

There's a saying in English "Laughter is the best medicine". We’ve heard the expression time and again. For decades, researchers have explored how humor helps patients relieve stress and heal.

• Write a paragrah explaining what this saying means and elaborate on the benefits of laughter.
• Post it here.
• Identify your post.
• Due date: Saturday, Nov 1.
• Points: 2/10

Forum 1 - Cultural Literacy

Culturally literacy is the ability to understand and appreciate the similarities and differences in the customs, values, and beliefs of one’s own culture as well as the cultures of others. Cultural literacy implies being familiar with the varied aspects of a country, such as language, history, traditions, and art. Therefore, there is a collective knowledge about the habits and behaviors that are considered appropriate in social interactions in different situations like work, family and friends.

Identify some of the rules of etiquette for visitors to Venezuela

and briefly discuss a couple of cultural changes that

have taken place in our country.

Activity 1 - Unit 1 - Forum

• Go to Forum 1 - Cultural Literacy in this blog.
• Participate and give your personal opinion on the topic.
• Stick to the topic of discussion and make sure that you answer the forum question.
• Entries must have at least 10 sentences in paragraph form (No more than two paragraphs).
• Don’t forget to identify your post with your name.
• Forum closes on Monday, October 20.
• Points: 2/10

About posting comments...

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When posting a comment or question, please remember:

• Make your comment on the appropriate section (activity Unit 1-2-3 or general questions).
• Identify your coments with your name.
• Tip: write your entry in a word doc. and when you think is ready, copy/paste it on the leave your comment window. Don't worry if you send it twice or more times by mistake, only your best entry will be posted. The rest will be deleted.

About Homework & Activities...

When submitting or posting your activities please note the following:

• Follow instructions step by step.
• Pay careful attention to syntax, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Format your Word docs using font Arial 12 and double space (for easier correction).
• Name your docs like this Act#_Unit#_LastName
• Clear and neat presentation is a must.
• Make questions or comments about any activity in the posting of that specific activity.

Coffee Break

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Comments & Questions

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Contact Me...

If you need to talk to me outside the classroom you can contact me at:

• Cell phone: 0412 090 9682
• Email: aprendoingles@gmail.com
• Office: EGE 209-D on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3.30 to 4.00 pm (by appointment).

Class Materials & Handouts

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Evaluation & Grading Plan

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Course Calendar

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Textbook

On this course we will be covering the first half of your textbook Top Notch 3 from Pearson Longman.
Here is the link for these series:http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/topnotch/
Go to Top Notch 3 Companion Website for additional practice of Units 1 to 5.

http://wps.pearsonlongman.com/topnotch3/40/10351/2650052.cw/index.html