HI EVERYBODY

The object of this new project about the anglo-saxon world is to help you understand more about the language and the environment of English. We will be using modern methods of communication.

I am sure you won't have any problem using computer technology. By using this blog and giving your opinions, you can learn English in an interactive and fun way.

You can take part writing in English, because this blog is a simple extension of what you are learning in class.

Give it a try and let me know what you think. Good luck!

Wednesday, 1 May 2013

4º ESO WRITING : CHOOSE ONE OF THESE 6 VIDEOS

Write a news report, 150-200 words,  about one of these videos related to animal protection and organise your ideas into paragraphs:

1. Reason for event:  what is the video about and what happened?

2.When and where the event took place and who was there. ( people and animals) . Explain what they did.

3.Describe the result of the event and give your opinion explaining why you chose that video instead of another.


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS AND VERBS:

-Use REPORTED SPEECH : He announced that....,(salto atrás), they admitted that.......,she complained that........,explained that...., mentioned that.....

-It seems that ( parece que..) a dog/ horse.............rescued/ saved/ helped...........

-It looks like ( parece que hubo) there was  an animal.......

-According to the video / news/ reporter/ rescuers......., an animal saved/ escaped/ helped.......a/some..

-Apparently, these animals are being mistreated/ saved/ rescued.....by...... ( passive voice)

-If/unless everybody takes care of......... these animals/ dolphins will /won´t  ........in the future. (conditionals).
Opinion: I like this video because.....I prefer.......

-Conclusion :finally, in my opinion,  I think......


When you write ,you can use everything we have studied : reported speech, conditionals, passive voice, relative clauses,,,you will get more mark. Be original  and very important:

WATCH THE 6 VIDEOS BEFORE WRITING!!!

When you finish the project ,send it to marijosetutora@gmail.com (no olvidéis poner qué video utilizáis) if you have any questions, ask me. Ultimo día de entrega  Sunday  5 .




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