Blog Post No 3- Paragraph Writing Assessment

  Hey folks, 

Today is your very first summative blog evaluation. Take a deep breath 
and do your best !

Instructions :

•  Please select any one topic from the ones given below and write minimum 2 well structured paragraphs for it. 

• You need to comment on any three classmates' work after you finish your work. 

• Read the rubric attached to understand the scoring system. 

• Blogs posted after 12.00 pm ( section 201) and after 1.30 pm ( section 200) will not be graded. 

   Topic 1 : Most people have strong feelings for certain types of music. The easy availability of radios, tape decks, cd players and stereos enables most people to hear music almost every day. In addition, many people enjoy playing their own instruments or singing in order to create their own music. Others just enjoy music as a background. What role does music play in your life?

Topic 2 : Although no two of your friends will be exactly alike, there are probably some qualities that you demand of all your friends. Discuss two or three of these qualities and why they are important to you.

Topic 3 : There is a lot of debate these days about the role of colleges in the modern world. Some people believe a university degree should simply prepare students for lucrative jobs. Others believe a college should be helping students develop a broad intellectual curiosity and a sense of social responsibility. What do you believe is the main purpose for obtaining a college education? Explain.  ( Opinion essay : bonus points for attempting this topic successfully, using format learned in class ! )

Criteria x 2                          4                                          3                                                       2                                                 1
Topic  Sentence Topic sentence is well written, correctly placed, and introduces the topic. Topic sentence is complete and introduces the topic. Attempt was made to write a topic sentence but it is not effective at introducing the topic. Topic sentence is unclear and incomplete, and is not introducing the topic. Supporting Detail Sentence(s) Paragraph(s) have 4 or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Paragraph(s) have 3 supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Paragraph(s) have 2 supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Paragraph(s) have 0-2 supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Concluding Sentence Conclusion is clear, complete, sums up the paragraph and relates back to the topic sentence without copying exact words. Conclusion is complete, relates to the topic, but is simple. An attempt was made to conclude, but is incomplete or does not relate to the topic. No clear conclusion.
	Spelling and Grammar errors	0-2 Spelling or grammar errors in the entire post	3-5 spelling or grammar errors	6-8 spelling or grammar errors	More than 8 errors in the entire post
	Punctuation	0 commas and periods errors	1-2 commas and periods errors	3-5 commas and periods errors	6 or more commas and periods errors
	Task Completion	All instructions followed and task fully completed	Some instructions not followed well but task completed	Partial completion of task / instructions not followed	50% of task is incomplete

 

Blog Post No. 2 - Free Theme

                             
                 Mi nombre es Nehita !

    

                    In Chile, it`s very common to include an article (la for female, el for male) before a person’s name, especially  for women, and particularly when referring to a friend or relative. After a bit of research I learned that this is not standard Spanish, and it tends to provoke smirks from Spanish speakers from other countries. It did sound a bit funny in the beginning as in English, we can never say `The Monica is here" or " I am going to meet the Anthony"

                         The usefulness of double first names was something I never understood. Although confusing at first, I began to value their existence later.  They actually help you to identify one person from another. Maria Fernanda is not the same as Maria Teresa or Maria Ignacia. Having double first Chilean names can actually have its own rewards.

                       Another baffling moment was when I realized that  most of these names can—and often are—made diminutive by adding an “ita” for women and “ito” for men. I don’t know where these names came from, but almost everybody has a nickname in Chile. Those unfortunate ones whose names cannot take an " ita" or  "ito" need not worry. They still can pick from a list of Cotes, Pachis, Betos, Patos, Pipes and more. As  for me, well, in Rome do as the Romans do...So, please celebrate my Chilean name with me: Nehita.

Alright class,  now it`s your turn to write your blog post on a free theme. You can pick anything related to Identity or World Cultures and write at least two good paragraphs. You must follow the order of paragraph development we learned in class - topic sentence, supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.

Blog Post No. 1- Autobiography

Hello class,

         Welcome to our first blog of the semester ! You all know me as Miss Neha Jagwani, but today I want to share a little more about myself with you.

          I was born and raised in the city of Mumbai, India where I lived with my family until I was 24 years old. In 2001, I moved to Chile to start a family with my ex husband. My family includes my parents, my elder brother, my elder sister, myself and my younger sister. Although we all live very far from each other, what makes us strong is our unspoken love for each other.

          My elementary and high school was called Canossa Convent School that had strict nuns and teachers who taught me the value of discipline. All my schooling was done in English in India. I later earned my Masters in Teaching Degree from Universidad de Tarapaca in Arica, Chile. Additionally, I studied the CELTA from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

          In my leisure time, I enjoy traveling, experimenting in the kitchen and taking naps. Oh, and I also love learning new languages. Next week I am going to start a course in Japanese..woot, woot !

         My expectations for this year are to help you all successfully reach your language goals. I really look forward to a bright and positive semester with all of you !

As the first post of this semester,  I am excited to have you write your auto biographies.
You have to include:

- Birth info
- Studies info (elementary/high school/ univ)
- Family Info
- Hobbies
- Expectations from this course- Others...

> Number of words: 150 (minimum)
> Make comments on three of your classmates posts