October 8, 2019
Here you can post your Personal Plan of Work Reports every 2 weeks
HERE you can see what you have posted and what your classmates have posted
September 26, 2019
Example of objectives
Homework for next Tuesday, October 1st:
Write your objectives in comments
Here you can post your Personal Plan of Work Reports every 2 weeks
HERE you can see what you have posted and what your classmates have posted
September 26, 2019
My Personal Plan of Work
Introduction
Introduction
Learning a language is a process that takes time, effort and dedication. It is very important to know that learning is an individual process. Therefore, it is necessary to develop your own methodology or Personal Plan of Work in English based on your needs, your interests and the way you learn.
Task 1: Write a specific learning objective in English to achieve by the end of the semester. Before writing your objective, take into account your needs, your interests and the result you want at the end of this level.
This is a format for you to write your own objective or goal:
Example of objectives
Linguistic and Social Abilities
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Describe
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Narrate
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Explain
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Give an opinion
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I want to be able to describe my family, their physical appearance, their personality, their likes and dislikes in English. In the end, I would like to describe my family orally without using a translator or any other external help.
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My objective is to be able to recount in English the story of my favorite book “Playing the Enemy by John Carlin”. I would like to summarize the story in my own words and to write a short review of this book.
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I would like to be able to explain in English how a star is born because I love astronomy. I want to create a Prezi presentation in my words and to record my voice speaking about it.
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My objective is to watch the documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” in English and to be able to give my opinion on global warming. In the end, I am going to present my recommendations on this topic in a short video.
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Homework for next Tuesday, October 1st:
Write your objectives in comments
My objective in this level is to be able to describe women who have made great contributions in history, who are for me a great source of inspiration. I want to make a presentation and describe them.
ResponderEliminarGreat objective Daniela! I love it ;)
EliminarI recommend you do a change in your objective:
My objective in this level is to be able to (describe) RECOUNT THE LIVES OF SOME women who have made great contributions in history, who are for me a great source of inspiration. I want to make a presentation and (describe them) RECOUNT THEIR LIVES.
My objective in this level is to be able to recount the lives of some women who have made great contributions in history, who are for me a great source of inspiration. I want to make a presentation and recount their lives.
EliminarI want to be able to explain an event in detail. I can talk about it of every thing that happens without problems for do it.I would to explain scientific event without using a traslator, because that would make me feel very satisfied.
ResponderEliminarGreat objective Camilo!
EliminarTry to be more specific, which scientific event would you like to explain?
I want to be able to explain gravitational wave detection for example, this topic es very interesting for me.
Eliminarand what are you going to do at the end? to explain this topic to your classmates?
EliminarIn this course i would like to watch the documentary: "Construction of Burj Khalifa", because that fact has been amazing in the civil engineering and i want to be able giving my opinion about the difficultness of its creation in the present. In the end, I`m going to give my reaction about the economic spend and the temporary spend for to reach this phenomen in a short video.
ResponderEliminarInteresting objective Julián! but I don't understand well what you mean when you say "In the end, I`m going to give my reaction about the economic spend and the temporary spend for to reach this phenomen in a short video." ??? could you rewrite your objective please?
EliminarExcuse me, when I am giving my opinion, I want to show my classmates a short video of statistics on economics and time spent on this project with my own interpretations of it, where I complement my objective.
EliminarI would like to be able to explain in English how the construction of Burj Khalifa was built. I want to create a video speaking about it.
EliminarOk, in this course i would like to watch the documentary :"Construction of Burj Khalifa", because that fact has been amazing in the civil engineering field and in the global world so, i want to be able to explain and answer in english with my own words the next question: how was this building built?, and when I giving my explaining, I will show to my classmates a short video generated by me where I will support me with some important datas about it.
Eliminarin this course i would like read the book "a monster calls" by Patrick Ness and i be able talk to my classmates about this wonderful story.
ResponderEliminarGreat objective Daniela! make some corrections please:
Eliminar(i)In this course (i) I would like TO read the book "a monster calls" by Patrick Ness and (i) I WILL be able TO talk to my classmates about this wonderful story.
In this course I would like to read the book "a monster calls" by Patrick Ness and I Will be able to talk to my classmates about this wonderful story.
EliminarI want to explain the origin of reggae and dancehall. I think that these musical genres are precursors of actual music.
ResponderEliminarWho are you?
EliminarWhat is going to be your product? a Power Point Presentation? Prezi presentation? video? a talk? are you going to speak while you play an instrument? or sing?
Aldo Tuiran castaño
EliminarI want to explain the origin of reggae and dancehall, I will use a presentation in power point or prezzi, in this presentation I will show historical aspects, music and artists.
The main objective of this Personal Plan of Work is to improve my vocabulary, listening and speaking. I would like to be able to explain in English about “Futsal” because I love this sport. I will search the information on the internet for both readings and videos. I will use PowerPoint slides to help me and I will talk about the subject
ResponderEliminarGreat objective Felipe!
EliminarI want to be able to talk about: Why does a plane fly? because I like that phenomenon and it's interesting. Also, I will support myself with some images.
ResponderEliminarVery good objective Jonier!
EliminarI recommend you express your objective in this way:
I want to be able to (talk about: Why does a plane fly?) EXPLAIN HOW A PLANE FLIES because I like that phenomenon and it's interesting. (Also,) AT THE END I will (support myself) PRESENT MY EXPLANATION with THE SUPPORT OF some images.
I want to be able to explain how a plane flies because I like that phenomenon and it's interesting. At the end I will present my explanation with the support of some images.
EliminarMy weaknesses in English are principally reading and writing, that’s why my objective in this course is to be able to read an entire book in English, I haven’t decided what book exactly, it can be “Pd. I love you” and I would like to do a text about it, explaining the main idea and also I can write which part is the best one and why is this book so good to me.
ResponderEliminarVery good objective Laura! I recommend you express your objective in this way:
EliminarMy weaknesses in English are principally reading and writing, that’s why my objective in this course is to be able to read an entire book in English, I haven’t decided what book exactly, it can be “Pd. I love you” and I would like to do a (text) REVIEW about it, explaining the main idea and also I can write which part is the best one and why is this book so good to me.
My weaknesses in English are principally reading and writing, that’s why my objective in this course is to be able to read an entire book in English, I haven’t decided what book exactly, it can be “Pd. I love you” and I would like to do a review about it, explaining the main idea and also I can write which part is the best one and why is this book so good to me.
EliminarMy objective this semester is to be able to read my favorite book in English "Romeo and Juliet" and understand it with the help of monolanguage dictionaries for unknown words, in the end I would like to be able to tell the story of my favorite book orally without the help of the dictionary or translator.
ResponderEliminarVery good objective Sara! I recommend you express your objective in this way:
EliminarMy objective this semester is to be able to read my favorite book in English "Romeo and Juliet" and understand it with the help of (monolanguage) MONOLINGUAL dictionaries (for) TO LOOK UP unknown words, in the end I would like to be able to tell the story of my favorite book orally without the help of the dictionary or translator.
My objective this semester is to be able to read my favorite book in English "Romeo and Juliet" and understand it with the help of monolingual dictionaries to look up unknown words, in the end I would like to be able to tell the story of my favorite book orally without the help of the dictionary or translator.
EliminarMy objective is to watch first season of grey´s anatomy in English with close caption in english.in the end I would like to be able to tell
ResponderEliminarthe most interesting of the series with my own words and to write a short
summary.
Great objective Susana! make some corrections please:
EliminarMy objective is to watch THE first season of (g)Grey´s anatomy in English with closeD caption in (e)English. (i)In the end, I would like to be able to tell
the most interesting PARTS of the series with my own words and to write a short
summary.
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EliminarMy objetive is to watch the first season of Grey´s Anatomy in English with closeD caption in English. In the end, I would like to be able to tell the most interesting parts of the series with my own words and to write a short summary
EliminarI want to able to read and understand this scientific article: Mucosal immunity and gut microbiota in dogs with chronic enteropathy. I would like to talk about it with my friends in English.
ResponderEliminarVery good objective Maira! I recommend you express your objective in this way:
EliminarI want to able to read and understand this scientific article: Mucosal immunity and gut microbiota in dogs with chronic enteropathy. I would like to talk about it with my friends in English AND RECORD THE CONVERSATION ABOUT THE ARTICLE.
I want to able to read and understand this scientific article: Mucosal immunity and gut microbiota in dogs with chronic enteropathy. I would like to talk about it with my friends in English and record the conversation about the article.
EliminarI want to be able to explain what is the photography and what is the importance of the photos around over the world. I love everything related to the world of photography, that’s the reason ‘cause I would like to create a video with some photos shots by me and talk about the places where were taken.
ResponderEliminarGreat objective Mónica!
EliminarJust make a corrections and explain better what you product will be:
I want to be able to explain what is the photography and what is the importance of the photos around (over) the world. I love everything related to the world of photography, that’s the reason ‘cause I would like to create a video with some photos shots by me and talk about the places where were taken.
INCLUDE IN THIS PRESENTATION WHAT PHOTOGRAPHY IS AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE WORLD. DO YOUR RESEARCH IN YOUTUBE SO THAT YOU CAN LISTEN AND MAYBE READ ENGLISH ;)
I want to be able to explain what is the photography and what is the importance of the photos around the world. I love everything related to the world of photography, that’s the reason ‘cause I would like to create a video with some photos shots by me, talk about the places where were taken and explain what photography is and its importance for the world.
EliminarI want to understand my favorite song of Lenny Kravitz "Again" without using subtitles so I will to make a oral explanation of his lyrics and video clic furthermore I will identify his grammar in lyrics to meet goal also.
ResponderEliminarGood objective Maria, however I would suggest you listen to at least 3 songs during this semester, they can be of the same singer.
EliminarI want to understand my favorite song of Lenny Kravitz "Again" without using subtitles so I will (to make) DO aN oral (explanation) PRESENTATION of his lyrics and video clic furthermore I will identify (his) THE grammar USED in THE lyrics, LOOK FOR THE EXPLANATION OF HE GRAMMAR TOPICS THAT APPEAR IN THE LYRICS AND DO SOME EXERCISES ABOUT THOSE TOPICS. (to meet goal also).
I want to understand three songs (Again- Lenny Kravitz, Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing, Paradise - Cold play) without using subtitles so I will do an oral presentation of his lyrics and video clip furthermore I will identify the grammar used in the lyrics, look for the explanation of the grammar topics that appear in the lyrics and do some exercises about those topics.
EliminarMy objective in this level is to watch The first season of The 100 in English with english subtitles and try remove. At the end, I would like to be able to tell
ResponderEliminarwhat is the series about and to write a short
summary.
Good objective Valentina! I suggest you improve your objective by adding this:
EliminarMy objective in this level is to IMPROVE MY VOCABULARY AND LISTENING SKILLS BY watchING The first season of The 100 in English with english subtitles (and try remove). At the end, I would like to be able to tell what is the series about and to write a short summary ABOUT THE STORY.
My objective in this level is to improve my vocabulary and listening skills by watching The first season of The 100 in English with english subtitles (and try remove). At the end, I would like to be able to tell what is the series about and to write a short summary about the story.
EliminarMy objective is to watch the Serie “The sinner” in English. In the end, I am going to give my opinion about the film and characters.
ResponderEliminarGood objective Elizabeth! I suggest you improve your objective by adding this:
EliminarMy objective is to IMPROVE MY VOCABULARY AND LISTENING SKILLS BY watchING the Serie “The sinner” in English WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES. In the end, I am going to give my opinion about the film and DESCRIBE THE characters IN AN ORAL PRESENTATION.
My objective is to improve my vocabulary and listening skills by whatching the Serie “The sinner” in English with English subtitles.In the end, I am going to give my opinion about the film and describe the characters in an oral presentation.
EliminarMy objetive is to watch the first season "The Crown" or the first and second season of "Sherlock" in Netflix, in english with close captions.
ResponderEliminarAt the end, I would like to be able to write a complete review about the serie: writing about the main characters, the plot of the serie, the main event or thing that happened. And I will give my opinion about it, if is worth to see or not.
Good objective Aslhy! I suggest you improve your objective by adding this:
EliminarMy objetive is to watch the first season OF "The Crown" or the first and second season of "Sherlock" in Netflix (CHOOSE ONLY ONE), in english with close captions.
At the end, I would like to be able to write AND SAY a complete review about the serie: writing about the main characters, the plot of the serie, the main event or thingS that happened. And I will give my opinion about it, if is worth to see or not.
My objetive is to watch the first season of "The Crown" or the first and second season of "Sherlock" in Netflix, in english with close captions.
EliminarAt the end, I would like to be able to write and say a complete review about the serie: writing about the main characters, the plot of the serie, the main event or things that happened. And I will give my opinion about it, if is worth to see or not.
I want to be able to research about a recognized university abroad, I want to make a description about its history, location, academic programmes and posibilities for the students to complement their studies in this university.
ResponderEliminarVery Good objective Yuliana! I suggest you improve your objective by adding this:
EliminarI want to be able to DO A research about a recognized university abroad, I want to make a description about its history, location, academic programmes and possibilities for the NATIONAL UNIVERSITY students to (complement their studies in this university) CONTINUE THEIR STUDIES.
Thank you Deisa, I will consider your recommendations
EliminarIn this course my objective is to improve the vocabulary, the writing and speaking, I,m going prepare a Prezi presentation for explain how differentiate the family of plants Rutaceae and main genera in Colombia, this is the family of lemons but have others groups very interesting. I think that could be imporve my production skills.
ResponderEliminarInteresting topic! I suggest you improve your objective in this way:
EliminarIn this course, my objective is to improve (the) vocabulary, (the) writing and speaking, IN ORDER TO DO THIS, (I,m) I'M going TO prepare a Prezi presentation (for) TO explain (how differentiate) THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN the family of plants Rutaceae and main genera in Colombia, this is the family of lemons but IT (have) HAS other(s) VERY INTERESTING groups (very interesting). (I think that could (be imporve) IMPROVE my production skills.)
since I was a child, I´m passionate about horses; I want to be able to talk about colombian cleore horses, make presentation to my classmates about the horse and its gait. I will use PowerPoint slides, pictures and videos to help me.
ResponderEliminarGood objective Fredy! I suggest you improve it in this way:
Eliminar(s)Since I was a child, I´m passionate about horses(;). I want to be able to talk about colombian cleore horses, make presentation to my classmates about the horse and its gait. I will use PowerPoint slides, pictures and videos (to help me).
Since I was a child, I´m passionate about horses. I want to be able to talk about colombian cleore horses, make presentation to my classmates about the horse and its gait. I will use PowerPoint slides, pictures and videos.
EliminarMy goal is to be able to tell in English some the reasons why I'm in love of the nature. In few words, I going to explain the Gaia theory and I going to expose my opinion about this.
ResponderEliminarPd. I need to understand other languages and the english is the first challenge.
Interesting topic! Remember that you should read and listen to the theory in English!
EliminarI suggest you improve your objective in this way:
My goal is to be able to tell in English some OF the reasons why I'm in love of the nature. In few words, I AM going to explain the Gaia theory BY USING SLIDES PRESENTATION. (and I going to expose my opinion about this.) (I SUGGEST YOU FOCUS ON THE EXPLANATION MORE THAN ON GIVING OPINION)
My goal is to be able to tell in English some of the reasons why I'm in love of the nature. In few words, I am going to explain the Gaia theory by using slides presentation.
EliminarMy goal is to be able to tell in English some of the reasons why I'm in love of the nature. In few words, I am going to explain the Gaia theory by using slides presentation. The Gaia Theory makes a comparison between Santa María and The Earth, because they are mothers, and like all mothers, are loving, but we are rebels, like a little son. I want that everybody knew this reasons for to believe in magic things, like the LIFE.
EliminarBecause my weaknesses are speaking and listening, my objetive in this level is listen podcast in spotify about topics of international interest,such as climate change or the management of natural resources in the world to later express my opinion in all these problems. I would also like to see domcumentaries about mineralogy in order to describe mining processes that are important in my career.
ResponderEliminarGood objectives Andrew but remember to be more specific. Focus on just one objective, for instance, listen to a topic in Spotify or see one documentary to explain a mining process. Remember that the idea is not only to listen a program or watch a documentary, it is necessary to apply several strategies to advance in your English learning (look up unknown words in a monolingual dictionary, do transcriptions, write a summary, study grammar topics, etc.)
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EliminarBecause my weaknesses are speaking and listening, my goal at this level is to see and understand the documentary "Rocks and Minerals -The Origin & Evolution of Life" and then make a text where I can write everything I understood and then describe the types of soils, rocks and minerals that are important for my career.
The goal for my Plan of Work is to improve my listening and my writing, so I want to see the National Geographic documentary: Megaconstructions: Tau Tona- City of Gold, because the subject is related to my area of study. So, I will write a summary with my own words and also using technical words, to achieve my goal.
ResponderEliminarThe goal for my Plan of Work is to improve my listening and my writing, so I want to see the National Geographic documentary: Megaconstructions: Tau Tona- City of Gold, because the subject is related to my area of study. So, I will write a summary and record my voice talking about the documentary, all this with my own words and also using technical words, to achieve my goal.
EliminarMy objective is learning all songs of my english playlist and be able to do a review about different artists, I want to read and talking about theirs musical influence, and basically their biographies. I would like be able to recommend to other people what to hear depending their musical tastes and the stiles of the artists.
ResponderEliminarI want to be able to work with 5 songs in http://isabelperez.com/songs.htm at the end I will prepare one listening exercise for my classmates.
EliminarMy objetive is be able to work with five songs that is in the page, and do the same with another five song from my personal playlist, I will take the activities to do similar things. And at the end I will prepare one listening exercise for my classmates.
EliminarMy goal in this course is to improve my vocabulary, my reading comprehension and to know one of the classic authors of American literature. All this by reading the book entitled "The Scarlet Letter", written by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1850).
ResponderEliminarGood objective Rodney! And what is gonna be your product? How are you gonna show that you understood the story?
EliminarI would like to be able to explain in English the theme of three songs that are in this language and I want to learn, in order to improve my listening. Also in the end I can explain to my classmates about singers and songs through a Power Point presentation.
ResponderEliminarI want to be able to work with 3 songs in http://isabelperez.com/songs.htm at the end I will prepare one listening exercise for my classmates.
EliminarAt the end of the semester I would like to be able to explain in English about an interesting topic: Tectonic plates, this topic explains the seismic movements of the earth and I really like to study this. I want to make an oral presentation, where my classmates understand basic concepts about tectonic plates
ResponderEliminarMy goal in this course is to observe more than three videos about personal presentation and at the end of the course to be able to describe myself in any interview.
ResponderEliminarI want to be able to understand the song "What Would I Change It To" made by Avicii before he died and give my opinion about what the song means.
ResponderEliminarI want to be able to work with 3 songs in http://isabelperez.com/songs.htm at the end I will prepare one listening exercise for my classmates.
ResponderEliminarI would like to be able to explain the operation of a combustion engine because it seems fascinating to me. I would like to prepare a presentation where, with my voice and using photos, videos and texts, I can explain how it works.
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ResponderEliminarHello Teacher, I changed my subject, because I wish to speak to this topic.
ResponderEliminarMy objective in this course is to describe the proposal that Earth Green Company took to the residential unit in which I live, which tries to implement an autonomous composting system; that is, a level of apartments, but personally, that a level of tower residential is realized, which can be an example for others and even a level of neighborhoods.