First Writing

Let's begin!

Instructions

1. Watch the documentary about shark finning in which Costa Rica plays a role. You can rent it at any video store or you can watch it for free on the following link: http://watchdocumentary.org/watch/sharkwater-video_9dc3ae371.html    another video option is this link: http://vimeo.com/88724551
2. Write three paragraphs in the blog saying what you think about that environmental problem. You MUST write at least three paragraphs (introduction, body, conclusion).
3. Use passive voice (simple present, simple past, present continuous, present perfect, modals).
4. Use vocabulary about the environment.
5. Give support to each idea by giving examples or facts. 
6. Express your ideas clearly and organized. You're free to say what you want but support your ideas
7. No offensive vocabulary is allowed. (Don’t write swear words. Don’t make any racist comments. Don’t give names to any group)
8. Use quotes or phrases from the video to support your point of view.
9. Check your spelling and punctuation
10. For posting your writing, just click on the comments bottom below   
11. After writing, you must read and reply two of your classmates' entries. 
12. Respect deadlines. 

Dateline:
Your writing has to be posted by May 6th
Your two comments should be done by May 13th.

The key questions is: Based on the documentary "Shark Water", what's your opinion about the role of Costa Rica in this issue? What should be done by the government and / or Costa Ricans? 

For more information you may want to watch this video (Spanish) about a debate related to marine life in Costa Rica.

Evaluation

Welcome to your writing blog!

This blog is a space for you to practice what you learn in class by posting your opinions on different subjects.

For two weeks, you write an entry about a given topic and write your opinions about it. This is a process that is going to be developed along the course.

In order to evaluate your writing, different aspects will be taken into account. You must always follow the given instructions of each blog. The grammar evaluated as well as the vocabulary are closely related to the ones studied in class.

Writing Evaluation

Welcome to the last English course

Hi guys, 

You finally made it to the last course. Congrats! This means that you have acquired enough vocabulary and grammar to keep on a conversation. Therefore, we finally have a blog for the class to discuss on different topics. The objective is to write your opinions on specific given topics. You're free to show your point of view! You need to support your ideas. You will also read your classmates' opinions and write two replies.

Be creative and enjoy what we're doing here. Writing is to use your imagination.

Remember that everyone needs to understand your ideas, therefore follow the rules for writing in English. Organize your ideas and be clear.

You can watch the video below as a reference: