exames de recurso

Those students doing the «recurso», bear in mind that after the written exam you will have an oral, so please read the short stories.

Orals will start at 13.00.

Students sitting only «melhoria» do not have an oral exam.

Melhoria and exames de recurso

Monday 9th July, 10 am-12pm, room 04.

Possible content: be prepared for a listening of news item to be rewritten as a news article ( as the 2nd formal task done in class), as well as one of the following: statistical report, opinion essay or problem/solution essay.

Final Marks

Any work not submitted is given ‘0,’ and the final average of your marks reflects this. This is unfortunate as the final mark does not reflect abilities. If a doctor's note was provided for missing an oral/presentation, the average of your submitted work was considered.

Marks will be posted in the Académicos online today.

oral mark= 20%, final mark in bold

AdrianaHortense 11 13
Ana Marques Murteira 16 15
Ana Rita Faustino 13.75 14
Catia dos Santos 11.5 12
Catia Sofia Ildefonso 14 14
Filipa Correia 13.5 13
Filipa Pedro 13 13
Hugo Melo 13.5 13
Luis Filipe Canadas 12.5 11
Maria João Troia 16 15
Marta Luiz 12.5 10
Paula Frieza 14 14
Rogério Ferreira 17 17
Rui Freitas 16 16
Vanda Boncinha - 11

All the best

Allyson

Class of 07 - adieu

Goodbye, or rather “so long and thanks for all the fish”!! (from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy).

The orals will soon be over, the end of the semester is almost here. It's almost time to say goodbye..... so.....

I have posted thoughts in your group blogs. I hope to get your marks up in the next week adn will post them here in the class blog.

I wish you all the very best in your next two years. I have enjoyed working with you this year and seeing your creativity flourish. May it continue to grow with energy, passion and caring. Two more years ahead from which I hope you will look back on this first year with some good memories, some good friends and with some confidence and strength gained in English.

The class blog will remain, though I probably will not look at it too much once you have moved on :-) Keep in touch via e-mail.
All the very best.
Allyson

Orals schedule for Wednesday 20th

This will be available on Monday for you to sign up for a time on Wednesday 20th. You will need to arribve 15 mins before the stated time.

How? Done in pairs - choose who

What? Reading aloud excerpts from short stories in Casa de Folias, and a discussion topic.

Allyson

Get Writing

It is almost time to say goodbye. For those of you would like to fill their holidays with cretaive writing and lots of fabulous ideas, guides and a forum to post your work, check this link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/getwriting/read
thanks to Joana Carlos.

I would also like to build a library of your short story presentations to use as examples for next year's 1st year. Some very nice ideas from you. Well done so far!!

Allyson

A concert in Lisbon - not to be missed 23 June CCB

http://www.ccb.pt/ccb/cgi-bin/ccbnav.php?CurCatId=7&CurTemId=4&CurEveId=2933
Allyson

class written assignment 2 - Monday 4th June

This task involves listening to a news item and transferring this into a newspaper article. We have had practice of this in class.
You will hear the news item 3 times and from the notes you take, will reconstruct this into an article.
The topics will be related to what we have done in class - reignation of Tony Blair adn the planned introduction od ID cards. If you want some further background and some practice, these links may be of interest:
http://search.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?tab=av&q=ID+cards+UK&recipe=all&scope=all&start=1

http://search.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?tab=av&q=Tony+Blair&recipe=all&scope=all&start=3

Important

Please access a questionnaire required to be completed by all students - online through virtual secretary:

http://www.fcsh.unl.pt/bolonha2/alunos/inquerito.html

INFORMATION UPDTAE – assignments

Check out the dates below. They are different to those I gave you in class J

Mon 4th June Class written assignment 2
Wed 6th June QUINTUPLET - oral presenataions
Mon 11th June OVER THE RAINBOW - oral presenataions
Wed 13th June Public holiday
Mon 18th June PRIMADONNAS - oral presenataions
Wed 20th June ORALS

class assignment 1 - 16th May

There will be a class assignment on Wedensday 16th as part of your assessment tasks.

Problem/solution discursive essay.

You can bring a dictionary.

Trip to the theatre Lock Up your Daughters

Lock Up Your Daughters is a musical by Lionel Bart. It was based on an 18th century comedy, Rape Upon Rape, by Henry Fielding and adapted by Bernard Miles. The lyrics were written by Lionel Bart and the music by Laurie Johnson. It was first produced at the Mermaid Theatre in London in 1959.
In 1969, it was made into a movie starring Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, and Glynis Johns.
http://www.bayviewrecords.com/bayview/cdpages/lockupyourdaughters.html

Trip to see the musical:
THE LISBON PLAYERS http://www.lisbonplayers.com.pt/
Thursday 10th or Friday 11th May.

ASSIGNMENT statistical report

ASSIGNMENT 1
Done at HOME. Due: Monday 30th April.
A report based on statistics
TASK
Use the attached statistics based on health and happiness in the UK and write a report TO COVER ALL THE GRPAHS. You do not need to report on the details, but on the trends and exceptions.

For further interpretation of the graphs, links are provided to the data sources.
Max: 350 words

ASSESSMENT
Your report will be assessed on the following criteria:

use of English
true to genre
clearly conveys the information

P

EU 'put Portugal wildlife under threat' EU funding helped pay for the controversial Alqueva DamMore than half Portugal's wildlife has come under threat of extinction since the country joined the European Union 20 years ago - and massive redevelopment made possible by EU cash is at least partly to blame, environmental groups have told the BBC.

Do you agree with this article:

http://www2.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6401697044681041174

Confirm group blogs

Please confirm whether these groups reflect your small group blogs. Anyone missing from English at 12?

Quintuplet
http://quintuplet07.blogspot.com/
Rui, Rogerio, Filipe Canadas, Hugo Melo, Tiago

Over the rainbow
http://overtherainbow4.blogspot.com/
Paula Freiza, Adriana, Rita Fustinio, Catio Santos, Marta Luiz,

The Primadonnas
http://theprimadonnas.blogspot.com/
Ana Murteria, Filipa Correia, Filipa Pedro, Maria João, Catia Ildefonso, Vanda

Update

Hello again after the Easter holidays.
Did you pack in as much commercialised chocolate consumtion, search for chocolate in your gardens, hedge rows, homes? Did you hunt for Easter bunnies, follow processions through the village and wonder about the meaning of any religious or heathen tradition and what they are all about? MEANINGS. Or did you enjoy the strength of spring, or the time for a break? Or?.....

Keep in touch with the class blog. See you Wednesday 11th.
Allyson

Article

I found this article very interesting...
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1176980,00.html

The boys blog: Quintuplet

The fab 5 are very pleased to invite you to their new blog:

http://quintuplet07.blogspot.com

Feel free to visit and remember that we treasure all your opinions and critiques. Absolutely all comments are welcome (just as long as they are made using the following adjectives: amazing, astonishing, dazzling, extraordinary, fabulous, fantastic, marvelous, miraculous, outstanding, phenomenal, prodigious, remarkable, spectacular, stupendous, superb, unbelievable, wonderful, wondrous, ...).

Quintuplet, now opened 24/7!

Article: "Through the climate window"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6324425.stm

ASSIGNMENT 3 POWER POINT

Due : Monday 16th April
OBJECTIVE
To produce a power point from a text.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
clear purpose of power point
effective adaptation of text source
faithful to the original text but does not plagiarise
sources cited
effective use of image and text

Choose one of the following and create a power point:
The cold hard facts: http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/global-warming020507.htm
Caution urged on climate ‘risks’ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/6460635.stmIt’s not just about climate http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6408789.stm
global warming_ myths and facts http://www.fightglobalwarming.com/page.cfm?tagID=274

HOW TO SUBMIT
Keep a copy of your power point on a pen or CD with the file title ‘Ana’s PP’. This will be copied to your tutor’s files. Also submit a paper copy of the slides.

TIPS AND TUTORIALS FOR POWER POINTS
i. Very basic tipshttp://www.crocker.k12.mo.us/tech/pptrules.htm
ii. Tutorial on making a power point<http://www.bitbetter.com/powertips.htm>
iii. a bit wordy, but a full guideline with FAQ’s ( scroll upwards for easier help)http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_powerpoint.htm#advance

Article

Here is my suggestion:

http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/polar-bears-on-thin-ice

Here are my suggestions:

http://www.oecdobserver.org/news/fullstory.php/aid/2080/Energy:_Finding_a_new_gear.html

http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3667300.stm

article

I found this article very interesting and I think it´s good power-point material.

http://www.fightglobalwarming.com/page.cfm?tagID=274

Preparation for Technology task

This task will be aimed at you creating a power point from a text which you will be given.

STAGE 1:
1. Find an article related to global warming or the environment, which you think would make an interesting power point presentation when adapted. Submit the link here in this class blog before Monday 19th March.
2. I will choose the most appropriate article from your submissions. You will all work from the same text to produce a power point.

On Monday 19th in class I will be giving you an example of what is expected as well as some guidelines for the final task.

STAGE 2. Submit your power point slides on 11th April. Print out a version for me and keep a copy on a CD or pen.
Allyson

Dia de Ambiente de FCSH 23.3.07

How about planting a tree for Inglês B2.2 ? Is anyone prepared to attend the meeting mentioned in this publicity ( 23rd March) and request a space for our own tree planting?

We could have our own ceremony later on and choose the tree we want to plant.... poetry reading..?

Or simply attend the meeting and feedback the results?

It's in your hands.

Allyson

Idioms realted to «home»

Check out these links in an online dictionary- click on each idiom:
An Englishman's home is his castle.
at home
be home and dry
be nothing much to write home about
bring home the bacon
hearth and home
a home away from home
Charity begins at home.
until the cows come home
Home is where the heart is.
make yourself at home
keep the home fires burning
chickens come home to roost

YOUR SHORT STORY SUGGESTIONS

1. Choose one story from the East of the Web site< www.short-stories.co.uk/>
and submit the link in your group blog. Give an idea of what the story is about and your recommendation without spoiling it for your readers.

Look for ideas on how to achieve this on the backs of books. e.g.
Gripping suspense, you can’t put it down. Love in the war zones.

assignment 2 - creative writing

For Monday 19th write a piece of creative writing about or related to HOME.

http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html
http://www.spiked-online.com/

Photo texts - your city

How about a photo documentation of what it is typical of your city? Have a look at these phoitos of New York City for ideas.
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/03/05/travel/20070305_HUNT_SLIDESHOW_1.html

Assessment tasks

ASSESSMENT

For full details of assessment procedures in the Faculty, refer to ‘Normas de Avaliação 2006. You are expected to do a considerable amount of study out of class time.

TASK OUTLINE

COURSEWORK 40%

Written task 1 - 10% March - e.g. statistical report

Written task 2 - 10% March - e.g. creative writing

Integrating technology - 10% March/April - e.g. Power Point for presentations Individual task

Learner autonomy - 10% - On-going assessment of personal learning: lexical notebook/language work/creative writing

RESEARCH PROJECT - 10% June e.g. Country profile – to be presented in group blogs Group task

FORMAL CLASS TASKS 30%

Written task 3 (with dictionary) - 15% May e.g. report/news item

Written task 4 (without dictionary) - 15% April e.g. Discursive writing – problem/ solution

ORAL TASKS 20% Class presentation - 10% to be programmed e.g. presentation using power point - individual task FINAL paired oral - 10% June Reading aloud and discussion topic A mark of ‘0’ will be given for work which is not submitted within the time given by your teacher.

If an assignment is shown to have been plagiarised, you will get zero and run the risk of more serious consequences; if the plagiarism cannot be proved, you will be invited to produce another piece of work of a similar standard under examination conditions. Council of Europe Common European

Framework of Reference Level B2 – Independent User Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Level: Council of Europe Level B2 – Vantage/Independent User

The course aims to extend students’ grammatical and vocabulary range and knowledge with particular emphasis on developing lexical awareness through the use of dictionaries and grammar resources, focusing on strategies and techniques of self-evaluation and skills of reflection. The analysis of literary and journalistic texts, as well as TV programmes and films which focus on socio-cultural and historical aspects of the English speaking world, facilitate reflection on and discussion of the similarities and differences between cultures. Learning and assessment tasks will provide regular opportunities for student written expression and will also focus on themes presented during the semester as well as on other contemporary Anglo-American, Portuguese or international areas of interest to the students.

CONTENT The course continues to explore English as a way of expressing your identity and culture. Topics broaden out to include cultural and social issues within both Portugal and English speaking countries.

METHODS OF LEARNING • The coursebook, Natural Grammar, will help you to develop your language learning skills and to focus on key patterns of language. The idea of Natural Grammar is that grammar is organised around key words. You will need to keep a record of your language mistakes and research. • As part of developing your learning autonomy and ability to evaluate your learning needs and progress, you will be comparing your strengths and areas needing improvement with examples of natural language used in a variety of genres. You will also be expected to keep your personal lexical notebook. • You will be working in pairs and small groups, both in class and in the preparation of certain assessment tasks. You are expected to take active part and to contribute to your small group or class blog.

LEARNING RESOURCES • Many of the learning materials used in class will come from Internet sources, which you can download and add to your course portfolio. You will need to keep a record of all materials.

PORTFOLIO OF SHORT STORIES Some short stories and extracts are available from Casa das Folhas. Give the course code - Inglês B2.2.

INTERNET ACCESS You need an e-mail address, which you can get from the Centro de Informática if you do not have one.