Don't force kids to share

This is a very interesting article as it questions the typical behavior of adults as they "teach" little ones to share.

Here's the link:

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/family/2011/10/children_and_sharing_don_t_force_kids_to_share_.html

It's also a great example of a well written essay. What is the thesis? What are the main points?

RIDDEN

Here's the scoop:

http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=1100588

So, yes, "ridden" means "loaded with" or "full of". Here are some common examples:

She is bed-ridden. (She must stay in bed).
I won't sleep in that flea-ridden bed.
Many people are debt-ridden these days.

As always, thanks for your marvelous questions!

Feedback on Oral presentations

Dear Students,

Here are a few errors that I'd like you to see if you can fix. Take a second to test yourselves.

1. They were advised to don’t go…

2. Other point is that they don’t have money.

3. The populars get everything.

4. Show them the different

5. It’s nice go home.

6. They researched on poverty.

7. It’s important that this person know his rights.

8. They are very committed with their students.

9. They live in the schools they’re attending to.

10. They are used to live themselves.

WILL vs WILLINGNESS

Click here to review "will" as a noun.

Click here to review "willingness" as a noun.

By the way, I looked both words up in a bilingual dictionary, and this is how the words were translated. Does this make sense to you?

will = voluntad
willingness = buena voluntad, disposición

Outline Requirements

Dear Students,

I feel the need to clarify something with regards to your outlines:

You must include your thesis explicitly.

Valeria uploaded an excellent resource in Virtual ("files") on the outline. On slide 9, you will find exactly what it is that we expect from you. If you have questions, you can e-mail Valeria. She has extensive knowledge on this topic!

Secondly, by Wednesday afternoon, I will upload into the "files" folder the rubric that we will use to assess the outlines. It is to your benefit to review it to be sure you understand what we are looking for.

Kind regards,

Sabrina

LINK to semester marks

Dear Students,

This document is for you! You can write your marks in the boxes. Be sure you ONLY write in the boxes that correspond to your "word" (=ID).

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ak3hKTH8HaaCdDV3RWFnaFlxazVNd3M1dEFjWkdYZ1E&hl=es

thesis statements

Check these links out:

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources/handouts-demos/writing-the-paper/thesis-statements

http://www.kean.edu/~roneilfi/How%20to%20write%20a%20thesis%20statement.htm

Friday, Oct. 7

Dear Students,

Look! This is your opportunity:

Click here: Essay contest.
(It's OK if you're motivated to do this out of pure greed for money! You can save for traveling, right?)

Today in the lab you are free to work on your oral presentation, done individually, or final project outline. With regards to the latter (new word! Use it in your essays.), please remember that you need to do some research before you begin to help you with the contents.

Last but not least, please remember on Wednesday, Oct. 12, you will have a short quiz on uses of "would" (p. 170) and "out of".

You have lots to do, so don't waste time out of boredom, and don't start crying out of fear--the quiz will not be that hard!


Have a great, long weekend!

Kind regards,

PS:

Oral Presentations: Oct. 12 and 17

Dear Students,

I would like to suggest the following for your next oral presentations. We will keep the same format as last time (circle with peer interaction), and you can choose one of the following:

1) Travel and new perspectives

Share experience with conversing with SIT students. What got your attention? What did the students say about Chile? What was their view on the current student movement? How did it come about that they came to Chile? What is your reaction/thoughts about any cultural issues/differences that appeared? Did something shed light on an issue or topic connected to Chile or teaching that you were not aware of.

2) Cooperative Learning for youth

Visit one of the sites listed in the program and provide a brief summary about key points. You can share your reaction/opinion on the subject as well.

Let's plan to hold these on October 12th and 17th.

Note: Be sure you review your last oral assessment to determine the areas in which you need most improvement.

Questions? Ask me!

Sabrina