Invitación al OPEN HOUSE

Estimados Alumnos y Padres de Familia,

Reciban un cordial saludo. Por medio de la presente se les hace una atenta invitación a nuestro evento de clausura en la que haré entrega de los resultados finales y podrán presenciar una puesta en escena que prepararon los alumnos.

Open House

Sábado 4 de diciembre

12.00 p.m.

Sala Polivalente, CIDEB

Su presencia y la del alumno son indispensables en esta cita para conocer su status y la única oportunidad de realizar la re-inscripción para continuar sus estudios en los cursos del Depto. de Extensión.

Es importante tener las hojas de re-inscripción preparadas con los datos del alumno para agilizar el trámite. Conociendo el resultado final, pueden acudir al Depto. Escolar para comenzar con el trámite de re-inscripción, si así lo desean.

Saludos cordiales,

Lic. Luis Jaime Guerra

hoogdalem@gmail.com

Countdown to Open House

Nov. 27th: Book report and Oral Tests (Martín, Gladys, Ian, and Cristobal)

In this session we shall finish our rehearsall. Do it on your own!

Dec. 04th: Open House

That's it! Your homework is to READ and prepare your book report.

Let Them Decide & Who's That Artist?

1) START TO READ A BOOK!

DON'T FORGET TO CHOOSE A BOOK TO MAKE YOUR BOOK REPORT.

*120 PAGES AT LEAST**NO BOOKS FROM MOVIES.

EXAMPLE OF BOOKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7bCmn08YwmYMmI2YzFmNGQtNWZmYS00YTI3LWEzYTAtOWE1Y2FkYjI0NDVm&hl=en

EXAMPLE OF OUTSTANDING BOOK REPORTS FROM PAST SEMESTERS

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7bCmn08YwmYZmY2MGUwZjEtNGU4Ni00YmFlLWIyMGMtMmYzNmM0MzhhZWQx&hl=en

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7bCmn08YwmYY2NjNmI0YzMtNGFkYi00MjkwLWI0MmEtZTZkYWMzODgzYWFl&hl=en

***THE BOOK REPORT IS NOT A SUMMARY. TAKE A LOOK TO THESE LINKS:

http://homeworktips.about.com/od/essaywriting/a/fiveparagraph.htm

THE BOOK MUST BE IN ENGLISH. BRING YOUR CHOICE THIS SATURDAY FOR APPROVAL.

READ TWICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 PAGE INTRODUCTION WITH THESIS STATEMENT AND BOOK INFORMATION

2 PAGE BODY (AT LEAST)

AND 1 PAGE CONCLUSION.

DELIVERY DATE: NOV. 27TH

2) QUIZ #10 (FINALLY)

HERE'S THE MATERIAL FROM LESSON: WHO'S THAT ARTIST?

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7bCmn08YwmYZDI5NmQyMTUtMDk4OC00NDRkLTg1MDYtNzlmODI0ZTRkZjIx&hl=en

3) WRITE A 1 1/2 PAGE ESSAY: "WHAT DO I LEARNED FROM THE OUR DEBATE" OR "HOW WOULD I SOLVE SMALLVILLE'S BUDGET DEFICIT, CONSUMERS' CLAIM FOR RIGHTS, RISING CRIME, ETC."

Famous People

Dear students, this a the countdown to our Open House.

1) Homework

1 1/2 essay: Suppose you're the new manager of Kalimba. He's uncertain about not joining OV7, but intends to keep his word. You're now hired to boost his career, explain your plan to make him as popular as Chayanne or Luis Miguel.

2) Quiz #9
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYODE5NTFmOTItNDcxZi00ZTg2LWI3MGMtMGFhNTFiMTQ1NTA5&hl=en

3) Final Essay

You'll hand it in on Nov. 27th.

• Choose a book in English with 120 pages at least.
• Include a thesis statement in your introduction. The thesis statement tells your reader your interpretation about the significance of a subject matter under discussion.
• Done in computer, Arial font, 1.5 paragraph
• 1 page introduction, 2 pages body, 1 page conclusion (again: at least)
• Bibliography

The book essay is NOT a summary. Take a look to these guides to draft yours:
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/writingabookreport/a/report.htm

4) Open House Play

This weekend, I want to listen to your ideas. Write your own plot. There will be a surplus in participation.

The Annoying Thing

Dear students, here are the instructions for this weekend:

1) Homework

Answer to the following questions in relation to each performance from the class.

a. In your own words, explain what was performed on each play: neighborhood, restaurant, theater, and party with friends.

b. Have you ever experienced disturbance from your neighbors? What kind? (If not, have you ever performed as an annoying neighbor? How?) How will you deal with an annoying neighbor to avoid a bigger problem?

c. Describe some of the annoying experiences you've had in restaurants, like paying your dinner with 10 cent coins or finding a hair in your meal. What was your reaction?

d. Have you ever experience disturbance in movies theaters? What kind? (spoiled kids, people at the back kicking your seat, slurping soft drinks, etc.) How will you deal with annoying people in the middle of a movie? Would you decide to ignore them and try to watch the movie or argue with them to stop the disturbance?

e. Have you ever been embarrased by your friends? How will you deal with annoying friends? When is it worth to loose a friend?

1 1/2 page at least!

2) 2nd Oral Test

This is a free topic of choice as long as you include:

a. Introduction

b. Body

c. Conclusion

4 to 6 min length, bring a Powerpoint presentation.

3) Quiz #8

This includes the vocabulary from Shopping Time and The Annoying Thing

L.P. The Annoying Thing: https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbbCmn08YwmYZGZ0anI3cWNfNjYyY3FxMmhxaHA&hl=en

Have a nice week and don't annoy people!

Shopping Time

Homework
Write a 1.5 page essay: "What would I do with a million dollars?"

Written Quiz #8
Will be held in 2 more weeks.

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbbCmn08YwmYZGZ0anI3cWNfNjIyZGtuMmI4Zzc&hl=en

Can recycling campaign.

This is the day: Oct. 23rd. Bring all your cans!!!

Can money buy happiness?

Harvest Fair
You're invited to attend our Fair from 12.30 to 16.30 hrs and join our game HvZ.

Can recyling campaign
https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbbCmn08YwmYZGZ0anI3cWNfNTk4ZDVtbmRwY3A&hl=en

Homework
This is a description of our last activity. Pick one of the following charities and discuss why do you think people should (or not) donate to them. If you were in charge of raising funds for any of them what would you do? Explain your plan.

a) a charity that helps elderly (old) people with food and housing
b) a hospice for people who are dying of an incurabe disease
c) an organization that provides emergency supplies and medicine for disasters victims
d) a charity that helps homeless people
e) cancer research
f) a charity that helps people with AIDS
g) animal shelters

Written Test #7
Study the vocabulary for our next test: charity, begging (to beg), linked (to link), fantasized(to fantasize), smash, tempting, withdrew, broke, windfall, assets, to lend, part, and to owe. Some of them are avaiable in the powerpoint presentations others were mentioned at class, that's why my advice is to take your own notes!
https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbbCmn08YwmYZGZ0anI3cWNfNjAzY3BubWQ5aGs&hl=en

Hooked on the Net

Your homework is:

To write a 1.5 page essay about:

1) Smallville: A call to civil disobedience.

There's no meaningful difference since your water privatization deal. Nowadays, with so many unsolved issues, post-election chaos has become a nightmare for you, the new head of the town.

The People's Liberation Movement (PLM) lead by Mr. Jaime is calling for civil disobedience. Your intelligence and security services have detained prominent critics of the state who use the Internet to spread the opposition and a cover operation for a coup d'etat (military coup). But your Parliament fears that without enough enforcement, your government will be toppled by a popular uprising.

In an attempt to set order back, your assembly suggest to: a) diminsh the people's freedom of speech and b) to ban the right to publicly voice their disagreement in mass gatherings such as rallies and protests. The new policy includes a strong content filtering and blocking social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and even uploading your camera-and-mirror type photos in Metroflog!

After reading the above, answer:

a. Is censorship a fair measure for authorities to ensure peace and stability in their countries? In what extent should content regulation be possible to prevent harm to societies? Think, besides the benefit of consumer freedom, about the possible threats and consequences from a free Internet.

b. Whether you like it or not, explain your steps to handle the situation. Remember that your old teacher from high school wants your removal and detention. The aftermath from a handful of awkward decisions continues....

READ: 1 1/2 page AT LEAST!

2) Quiz #6: Study the vocabulary of Lesson Plan 9 "Hooked on the Net"

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYMmQ0NjA0NDMtYmFiYS00NjcxLWIwMWItZmIxNjBkMDNkNTdm&hl=en

I will provide further explanation of each term at class, so don't mess with "Teacher, we haven't seen these yet!" duhhh..... Seriously, READ again. I'm telling you we're not finish with these lesson, but study anyway; it can make your life easier.

3) Caution, zombies ahead!

Allegedly, the infected can't stand more vampire fetish! The epilogue would involve... zombies! Yes, the real walking dead! So, a happy ending!

The site for HvZ is ready: http://hvzcideb.blogspot.com

we'll make a test this saturday at 13.15 hrs, and I need cheerful volunteers willing to join the pre-game after school, e-mail me if you are interested.

have fun during the week.

Harvest Fair and Can Recycling Campaign

Estimados Padres de Familia,

El motivo de la presente es para informarles:

1. A partir del 2 de Octubre el horario de clases será de 8.00 a.m. a 12.30. Dicha instrucción es para buscar una solución al problema que ocasiona la entrada y salida a la dependencia.

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYMTc5OTJlNzItOWYzMS00NmEzLWI5ZWUtYzhkMjE2ZTQ2YjEy&hl=en

2. Con motivo de su 10. Aniversario, el Dpto. de Extensión les hace la atenta invitación a la Kermesse de la Cosecha que será el día 16 de Octubre en el horario de 12.30 p.m. a 4.30 p.m. En la siguiente liga puede encontrar los costos de nuestros paquetes y platillos que podrán solicitar con anticipación a la Dirección con la C.P. Gabriela Suárez:

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYMmI3YjFlYjgtZmIwZi00NTU4LWEwODgtMWNkN2JmYjA4NGI5&hl=en

3. Por úlitmo, y no menos importante, se darán cuenta que tenemos una serie de eventos y campañas de reciclaje para celebrar el 10o. Aniversario.

El 23 de Octubre los alumnos participarán en el diseño y elaboración de una escultura con latas de aluminio. Por ello, solicitamos el apoyo durante el mes de octubre con el acopio de latas de aluminio (bebidas) limpias y sin residuos, los alumnos traeran su material el día 23 de Octubre para preparar el mismo día su escultura a partir de materiales reciclables.

Estoy a sus órdenes para cualquier duda o aclaración,

Lic. Luis Jaime Guerra

hoogdalem@gmail.com

Today's News!

1) Announcements

a) The new schedule as of Oct. 2nd will be from 8.00 to 12.30.

b) Cans Campaign. During the months of September and October, collect all the cans you can and bring them to participate in the sculpture competition!!! We'll continue to celebrate our 10th anniversary in CIDEB Extension. Competition Day: Staurday October 23rd, 2010.

c) For the absent-minded students who are still missing Oral Presentations: learn to read, listen, and follow instructions! Should I put it on bold or CAPITAL LETTERS?

This will be your last chance and I mean it!!!!

2) Homework

1. To make a 1 1/2 page essay about any of the following topics:

a) If you could set the ethics and standards for a "fair journalism", what would you consider to regulate the media?

b) If you were a war journalist and had to make a choice between reporting a story or lending "a helping hand", what would you decide? What's ethically what you're supposed to do? Should journalists be involved in events or refuse to help because it's not their job?

c) Suppose you were a reporter in Haiti and you decide to "cross the line" involving in the story to help the injured and sick. In your report, you'll be certainly including the fact that you're trying to help to treat a patient in your story. But people will argue that you're exploiting the sick and injured. Are these crtics well-founded or they ignore the common sense of kindness? What's fair and what's not? Explain your reasoning.

2. Quiz #5. Please study the vocabulary from Today's News.

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbbCmn08YwmYZGZ0anI3cWNfMzQzZGJmZ25tYzU&hl=en

4) Additional references

Auxiliary Verbs. From English to Spanish: Learning the Difference between a full and auxiliary verb according to its tense.

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbbCmn08YwmYZGZ0anI3cWNfMzQ4Yzd6c3diZms&hl=en

The Butterfly Circus p. 2

October: Can Reycling Campaign and Canstruction Contest

Dear students,

As you remember, in September we had a newspaper recycling campaign. This month, we are having a can recyclying campaign. The purpose is not only to collect the cans and tins, but to develop a sculpture together as these:

http://www.crookedbrains.net/2007/08/can-sculptures-did-you-ever-think-of.html
http://www.guy-sports.com/humor/pictures/picture_cans.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_6544952_use-canned-food-sculptures.html
http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/usa-sculptures-made-of-food-cans-compete-in-a-competition-for-a-good-cause-in-new-york-city/70Ps0NOVMc-c2GWg_yF0dg

Let's begin collecting as many aluminum cans as possible. Please, notice we require only clean beverage cans (latas de bebidas fabricadas de aluminio: coca cola, fanta, sprite, etc. Limpias y sin residuos, por favor).

With these inputs, we'll work together on a design and construction of a sculpture as the following:

Mario Box Box Can Art

Mario Cans

Mario Warp Pipe

Mario Piranha Plant

What would you like to build? Bring your ideas to make a choice.
I will let you know soon the date to bring your cans.

How visual media affects people

1) Announcements

* No class on Sep. 18th. We're back to school on Sep. 25th.

* New schedule: as of Oct. 2nd our new schedule is from 8.00 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. with breaktime from 10.30 to 10.50 a.m.

* Pizza Party: bring the required supplies for this 20m get-together!

2) Homework

A. Write a 1 1/2 page essay about any of these topics:

1. Impact or content? Ratings vs quality in program broadcasting

If you were a public broadcaster from Multimedios, would you pay more attention to ratings (even if this will inevitabily entail a lowering of quality) or would you focus on the core business of quality programming (eve if this means that your audience is likely to become smaller in the short-run)? Explain your reasoning.

2. Do you think of visual medias as a mean to enrich people's mind (the transmission of knowledge) or significant risk of attention problems and other disorders? Explain.

3. How could visual media affect unconsciously the mind the people.

B. Read the passage: "How Visual Media Affects People" and answer the remaining actvities from the worksheets. This will be your review for your Quiz #4.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYZTc0MzMyZjgtZDljNC00MGMyLWJlMDgtMjQxNTJhMmQ5YzVk&hl=en

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1HCX2eztOOH74lp7jTAyiKXNT8Kh_F2QxEYARPSmoEZ0&hl=en

IN OTHER WORDS, STUDY FOR QUIZ #4: media, nevertheless, household, dissatisfied, channel surf, furthermore, advertising, trash TV

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbbCmn08YwmYZGZ0anI3cWNfMzE1a2ttdHpkZGs&hl=en

C. Pending people with Oral Presentations this is your last chance.

3) Additional references

Media: How we perceive ourselves

The Butterfly Circus p. 1

Crazy Relationships

1) Your homework is to write a 1.5 Essay about any of these topics:

a. What are you looking for in the person you want to be with?

b. How do you difference love from crush? How would you cope with a crush?

c. How would you deal with a broken heart?

2) Study "Crazy Relationships" vocabulary for your Written Quiz #3:

amiss, allegedly, rough up, to book, attorney, unscathed, bruise, nixed, debate, alibi, affair, crush, cheater, flirt, liar, puppy love

3) These people shall be ready with their oral presentation:

Araceli

Andres

Zurisadai

Griselda

Sheila

Victor

Shiomara

Alison

Jimena

Cristobal

Luis F. García

Christopher

Leticia

Gladys

4) Finally but not least, these people will get a 30% surplus in their lowest score from a quiz for their participation in a "Blind Date".

Victor

Leticia

Zurisadai

Cristobal

Griselda

Erick

Nallely

5) Additional reference

"How to spot a liar"

Thirst: The quarrel of water (Part II)

1. Quiz #2: Study the vocabulary from Lesson Plan #4

Turmoil: A state of uneasiness or disturbance of public peace.

Fiasco: A complete failure: The expectation created by Microsoft with its Windows Vista only magnified the fiasco; many users chose not to install it.

Private Sector: The part of the economy in which goods and services are produced by individuals and companies, not the government. Not owned by the state.

Privatization: A business term referring to the transfer of ownership or property from a government to a privately owned entity, such as a company.

World Bank: A branch of the United Nations that provides financial and technical assistance to enhance economic growth in developing countries.

Profit: Refers to the money gained in business, for example, by selling something. Profit is not the same as income.

Income: The amount of money received during a period of time in exchange for labor or services: His monthly income while working in Hispanic Teleservices was not enough to pay his studies.

Loan: The lending of money.

Scarcity (Scarce): Lack or shortage of something: Overpopulation, rapid industralization, and increasing agricultural use have lead to a worldwide water shortage and scarcity.

Bill: A note showing how much money is owed for goods: A water bill.

Bond: A certificate of debt issued by government or corporation guaranteeing payment of the original investment plus interest by a specific future time.

Commodity: Any good that can be exchanged in commerce; any good that can be bought or sold.

Expense: Charge or payment of money,


2. Homework: Answer to the questions with nice and well-founded answers (use as much information you know or learned from our debate).
a. How will our lives change if water was scarce in our community?
b. What did I learned from the discussion?
c. What was my role-play? How was my opinion affected after performing this role?
d. Historically, water has been viewed as a shared common, but do you think of it as a) a public good or right or b) a market commodity that can be bought or sold? Explain your answer.

3. If you want to know what happen after your planning, read "The Aftermath of your decisions" :)

Additional reference

You've seen in class the first part of the video, at 5.41s you can see a second solution to avoid privatization.

Thirst: The quarrel for water

The Aftermath of your decisions....

CEO Ian Hinojosa from Smart Decisions, Ltd., proclaims the feasibility of a sustainable water management plant in Smallville, as a solution to the town's water scarcity. Griselda Solis, Head of Treasury, asserts that the private sector can bring the needed financing.

Alexandra Flores, World Bank (WB) Country Director, stresses that bringing the private sector into water and sanitation service provision will ensure access to hundreds of people who lack clean and affordable water.

Araceli Torres, Mayor of Smallville grants the rights for management and operation of water and sanitation services to Small Decisions, Ltd (co-owned by the Velazquez, Carreón and other wealthy families). The WB agrees to provide an adittional 92 million loan for investment in a developing program.

By the next year, 400 more families are connected to the water system. With the improved services, increased consumption brings unexpected loss to Smart Decisions.

Since the partnership was announced, increased expectation of employment has boost the population of Smallville: "We're chasing our own American Dream" says Gerardo Tijerina, one of a thousand job-seekers. The company is not able to provide adequate access to all.

Only a year into the contract, Smart Decisions seeks the first price increase. The government argues that there is no commitment to universal access to clean and affordable water unless significant profit is guaranteed. In turn, the company proclaims that local authorities have no intention of making significant contribution to ensure the access.

Fixed prices are granted by the company, but the weak regulation from government allows Smart Decisions to make futher price adjustments.

Price hikes prompt consumers to boycott paying their water bills.

The Regulatory Commission lead by Luis F. Vela and Rocio Corpus bans any form of rate increse for the sake of it's people.

In turn, trade union is crushed by the company. 648 workers are laid off to "reduce costs". Outraged people guided by Zurizadai Rodriguez, Luis F. Garcia, and other labor and human rights leaders start a 4 daystrike to drive out the water company. Smallville's in turmoil as riot police and protesters clash in the streets.

Chairman Alberto Brunswick threatens to cancel the contract if the additional rate increase is rejected by the Water Commisioner Victor Infante.

Unment promises of investment and expansion force the city officials to conclude the time to end the relationship. Control of the waterworks reverts to the government.

Smart Decisions claims that the city has not met it's obligations and bring the dispute to the International Chamber of Commerce, demanding compensation from the Government lead by Torres.

The government will not take on 530 million in loan payment from the World Bank to it's creditors. "The following generations of this town will pay the costs of additional debts." states Andres González, member of the Civil Rights Watch Movement.

What began as a simple 10 year term concession turned out to be the largest lease agreement in the town's history and another privatization fiasco.

Today, most of the poor in this town still remain without piped-water services.

1ra Junta de Padres de Familia

Estimados Padres de Familia,

Se les informa que este 28 de agosto se llevará a cabo nuestra 1ra Junta de Padres de Familia en el horario de 12.00 a 1.00 p.m. Salón Aula Inteligente. Esperamos contar con su valiosa asistencia.

Lic. Luis Jaime Guerra
hoogdalem@gmail.com

Starting a New Civilization

Activity #1

To write a 1 page survival plan considering an specific background (a shelter and 7 survivors will be assigned to you).
Rule #1: Choose 6 between 7 of your survivors and answer for each of them:

Character:
Reason in favor of survival:
Reason against survival:
Decision of the commitee: (Yes / No)

Rule #2: With the chosen people, you'll write a survival plan (the plan is in addition to the survivor analysis).

Rule #3: Watch the video clip below and answer the questions about leadership:

a. With the chosen people. what type of leadership do you think your group is most likely to have? (liberal, democratic, authocratic) Explain why.

b. Which people are more likely to become the leaders of your group? Which the followers? Why?

c. Based on your analysis, what type of prejudices (prejuicios) did you have toward the people? Do you think those views are justified or detrimental (dañinos) for the decisions of your group.

To see your list of survivors as for the assigned shelter, open this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=19ZC1oifi7bYBq7DQZoGcw-s67dbb9WSkrCis0q-7kCs&hl=en

This movie sucks

Lost and Found

Hi students,

Learn to follow instructions!!!!!

ALL essays should follow these requisites:
a. Arial font, size 12, 2.0 space between lines, justified paragraph, 1.5 page
b. Research is allowed to develop a judgment prior your drafting, as long as you DON'T COPY-PASTE
c. NO late assignments (you have a whole week to work on your homework)

Now, lots of you are still missing any of these:
1. Paying bill
2. Signed counterfoil from our regulations and code of conduct
Bring them the next class, or you penalty is 5 pts less per each you fail to bring on your 1st Quiz.

Your homework is...

(chill out)

1. To write a 1.5 page essay about: "8 inventions that are the most important for humankind." Explain you reasoning ON EACH of THEM. Think about how life would be without any of them.

2. Study all vocabulary from: Lesson #1 "Alternative Beliefs" and Lesson #2 "Lost and Found". DON'T memorize the meanings! Try to understand their definition, look for synonyms or relate them to real life examples.

You'll find the vocabulary in the attachments.

http://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1EYDyI8K1KMb0FoFPwb5hXEM8DpdWvXkUA8Mf1B4MebA&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1qL-IAaaxeplTtmBFKaiMW7unfK_nJEc84AowRm426HI&hl=en

3. Next class we're having our 1st TOEFL Test, don't miss the class (you're only alloud 3 absences in the semester).

Alternative Beliefs

Hi people! This is your first assignment for next Saturday.

Remember, for all homeworks and essays:
1. Avoid "yes/no" type answers and explain your reasoning.
2. Typed homework, Arial font, size 12, justified paragraph, 1.5 space, 1.5 page at least
3. Senseless ideas or poor content to "fill the requisite" will be banned.

1) Alternative Beliefs
Write a 1 1/2 page essay

Topic: Should we manipulate our dreams?

Science tells us we dream every night, which suggests that dreaming is a natural experience, but the questions under discussion really are:
What are dreams for? Do they have a real use? Can lucid dreams pose a threat to your health? If our waking lives are so controlled, why (or why not) change them? At what point you want less awareness? Is it better to use them as a resource for self-knowledge than to be grateful for waking up? Would you like to change anything from your dream journal? etc.

These are some hints to encourage your critical thinking. Do research as necessary to develop your judgment.

2) Shipwreck!

These questions will be answered only by the chosen students to be stranded in our icebreaker:
*Luis F. Vela - Soccerplayer from Real Madrid
*Luis F. García - General doctor
*Paula Pagaza - Pshycologist
*Alberto Brunswick - Engineer
In your case, I expect BOTH homeworks. Missing any of these tasks will be considered as incomplete assignment.

1. How were the decisions made by your group?
2. How did I feel about the decisions? Do I think it were fair?
3. Where the people in my team (including me) straight and honest? Have all of them exposed valid reasons to survive?
4. How is this exercise like our English Course? In other words, how does it resembles with our class?

4) Vocabulary + Attachments

1. Vocabulary: from Alternative Beliefs and Shipwreck. I'll let you know soon or later when is your 1st quiz:

http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbbCmn08YwmYZGZ0anI3cWNfMzAwZ3B2ZDR0aHE&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AbbCmn08YwmYZGZ0anI3cWNfMzE0ZHZ2Y3czOW0&hl=en

2. Now, i was very upset with the performance of our InFocus Projector, so I share with you again the last clip.



3) Additional references.

Now, get used to it. I will usually provide adittional material for your reference. You're not required to watch it all, but learning plus the chances of answering a bonus question in the quiz is worth it.

Around the World in 80 Faiths by Peter Owen Jones
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZYgpYM2DYs

Welcome

Hi people. Welcome to our blog. During the following months, the homework and assignments will be posted in here. Your duty is to be aware of them and work during the week to hand them over ON TIME. Sorry, there are NO late deliveries.

Student discipline

Read together with your parents the regulation and code of conduct from our school. (Yes, even though you're a CIDEB student.) We intend to foster cooperation between the teacher, parent's and students, of course.

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYODgyZDhmMjMtZDZhMS00NGU0LTgwNzUtNzEyZmNlMmNmZThi&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYZGMxZTNiZjYtZDM3My00N2E4LWFkYjgtNDhlMGE1Zjc3YWNh&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYMThmZGY2M2MtNzdlZS00YzM2LWFiYWMtMTA3OTAwZGQ1OTQ4&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYMTA0MGNhZjAtZGM0My00YWExLWJhOTYtMzE1YjJlYWE2NzY3&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYZjAxNjNmN2MtN2Y3Mi00YjM0LTg4NTgtYmU3YzcyOWEzYjZi&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYNjIxOGYwMDMtNWIzMi00YmFiLThjNWMtMzQ5ZjZmYWRlNWM5&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYMjc3MTNmZDMtNmFjNy00NWFjLWFkNDYtNjRiNjU2ODkwMGMz&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYZGU0OWJlYTMtZDc2OS00N2I0LTliZTMtZDMwMjljZTI5YmIy&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYNTdmODY0ODctYWZkOS00ZWI5LTgxOWEtMmNjNjQyYjFlZmQ4&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7bCmn08YwmYZmYwZGI1ZTUtZDVjNi00NjViLWEwZTYtOWI4OTI0MjkxZThl&hl=en

Avoid pointless penalties from the teacher or our staff members for any "material or substantial disruption". In other words... "don't meet trouble half way", that is "don't borrow trouble".

Questions regarding any of the activities? Write me an e-mail or post them here to share them with your classmates. I check my e-mail on Wednesday.

Lic. L. Jaime Guerra

Communicative 1

Dpto. de Extensión, CIDEB

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