There is a workshop on Creative Writing by Bruce Holland Rogers, an American writer, next week.
Thursday 8th November 16.00 Room T11
Please note that many teachers will probably not be teaching at that time as there is a conference taking place on that day.
I know a lot of you enjoy creative writing, so this is a good chance to get some tips!!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
First Homework
Task: Please look at the post introducing myself and my children. Write a similar post and include a picture. This will be put on to this blog i.e. it will be a public document.
Around 200 - 250 words Last date: 30 October
Previous tasks: You should be now have written in class.
I gave these back and asked some of you to correct them and give me them back. Don't forget to do this.
Diary. I have encouraged those of you who are weak to buy a book and keep a diary every week. This is not an option if you want to pass!
Creative writing. Maria in the class has kindly set up our blog for being creative. The address is http://englishclass8.blogspot.com and you can put any writing in English there, or any photography or art....
Just remember that contributions are to be in English (nothing against Portuguese of course but you could do that somewhere elese), and that we have to respect each other and not be rude to each other's contributions. Be positive!
Also look carefully for posted links. And don't forget delicious - I will explain.
Around 200 - 250 words Last date: 30 October
Previous tasks: You should be now have written in class.
I gave these back and asked some of you to correct them and give me them back. Don't forget to do this.
Diary. I have encouraged those of you who are weak to buy a book and keep a diary every week. This is not an option if you want to pass!
Creative writing. Maria in the class has kindly set up our blog for being creative. The address is http://englishclass8.blogspot.com and you can put any writing in English there, or any photography or art....
Just remember that contributions are to be in English (nothing against Portuguese of course but you could do that somewhere elese), and that we have to respect each other and not be rude to each other's contributions. Be positive!
Also look carefully for posted links. And don't forget delicious - I will explain.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
October 18
Dear students,
As you know my name is David Hardisty and I am your English teacher in your first semester here. I am really enjoying this and hope I can help you.
Let me say a bit more about myself. Well, here am I last year with my children Maria Ana and Filipe. We are 50, 8 and 5 (no prizes for matching the ages with the people...). I have two adorable children (how do you say pai babado in English?) - I won the lottery when children were given out (and I am always interested to know any babysitters amongst my students).
We live in Telheiras, though not always in the same house (which means...) and go to our different schools in the morning. When I am not teaching I like cooking (in case you haven't noticed :) ). I also play the guitar and had a band until very recently (musicians also welcome). I hope we all get to know each other soon and form a good class unit.
I really enjoying teaching and hope you enjoy learning! I also hope you understand why I may seem a little frenetic in these first few lessons! At first I will be tryng to get us to work in English. I believe in enjoying ourselves in class as we work hard. Please could you send an introduction to yourself and a photo so I can add it to the blog. If you have a gmail or hotmail email I think I can add you to the list of owners of this blog.
David
PS Send your emails to David.Hardisty@netcabo.pt
As you know my name is David Hardisty and I am your English teacher in your first semester here. I am really enjoying this and hope I can help you.
Let me say a bit more about myself. Well, here am I last year with my children Maria Ana and Filipe. We are 50, 8 and 5 (no prizes for matching the ages with the people...). I have two adorable children (how do you say pai babado in English?) - I won the lottery when children were given out (and I am always interested to know any babysitters amongst my students).
We live in Telheiras, though not always in the same house (which means...) and go to our different schools in the morning. When I am not teaching I like cooking (in case you haven't noticed :) ). I also play the guitar and had a band until very recently (musicians also welcome). I hope we all get to know each other soon and form a good class unit.
I really enjoying teaching and hope you enjoy learning! I also hope you understand why I may seem a little frenetic in these first few lessons! At first I will be tryng to get us to work in English. I believe in enjoying ourselves in class as we work hard. Please could you send an introduction to yourself and a photo so I can add it to the blog. If you have a gmail or hotmail email I think I can add you to the list of owners of this blog.
David
PS Send your emails to David.Hardisty@netcabo.pt
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