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READING ACTIVITY GUIDANCE JULY 2013

READING ACTIVITY...

Hi guys, hope you had a great weekend. As mentioned in class, this post is to help you through the reading activity. 

This post is for my current classes (July 2013)

- Intermediate 08 (3:15 pm class)
- Basic 12 (5:00 pm class)
- Intermediate 10 (6:45 pm class)

The following is the list with the links of the readings that I chose according to the topics developed in class, furthermore, there are some extra links for you to read, learn and have fun. All the readings are appealing and helpful for you.

Basic 12:

READING 1
READING 2
READING 3
READING 4
READING 5

EXTRAS: 

EXTRA 1
EXTRA 2

INTERMEDIATE 08:

READING 1
READING 2
READING 3
READING 4
READING 5
READING 6
READING 7
READING 8
READING 9

EXTRAS:

EXTRA 1
EXTRA 2
EXTRA 3  (BEST APPS WHEN YOU BREAK UP O.O ) 

INTERMEDIATE 10:

READING 1
READING 2
READING 3
READING 4
READING 5

EXTRAS:

EXTRA 1
EXTRA 2 (THIS ONE IS GOOD)
EXTRA 3 (YOU WON'T REGRET READING THIS ONE)


STEPS:

- Choose one reading.
- Read as many times as possible.
- Create a graphic organizer with the information of the reading and using your own words and opinions.
- Be ready to present in class both, the graphic organizer and an oral presentation of the reading (in groups)

PS: The links are divided in the 3 classes but in the end and if you enjoy reading like I do, then you can read all the links. trust me, they are really interesting. Remember that reading helps you a lot and feel free to post any comments, suggestions or questions any time.

HAVE A NICE WEEK YOU ALL!!

STATIVE VERBS

STATIVE VERBS....

Some English verbs, which we call state, non-continuous or stative verbs, aren't used in continuous tenses (like the present continuous, or the future continuous). These verbs often describe states that last for some time. Here is a list of some common ones:

A verb which isn't stative is called a dynamic verb, and is usually an action.

like	know	belong
love	realise	fit
hate	suppose	contain
want	mean	consist
need	understand	seem
prefer	believe	depend
agree	remember	matter
mind	recognise	see
own	appear	look (=seem)
sound	taste	smell
hear	astonish	deny
disagree	please	impress
satisfy	promise	surprise
doubt	think (=have an opinion)	feel (=have an opinion)
wish	imagine	concern
dislike	be	have
deserve	involve	include
lack	measure (=have length etc)	possess
owe	weigh (=have weight)

A verb which isn't stative is called a dynamic verb, and is usually an action.

Some verbs can be both stative and dynamic:

Be

be is usually a stative verb, but when it is used in the continuous it means 'behaving' or 'acting' you are stupid = it's part of your personality you are being stupid = only now, not usually

Think

think (stative) = have an opinion I think that coffee is great think (dynamic) = consider, have in my head what are you thinking about? I'm thinking about my next holiday

Have

have (stative) = own I have a car have (dynamic) = part of an expression I'm having a party / a picnic / a bath / a good time / a break

See

see (stative) = see with your eyes / understand I see what you mean I see her now, she's just coming along the road see (dynamic) = meet / have a relationship with I've been seeing my boyfriend for three years I'm seeing Robert tomorrow

Taste

taste (stative) = has a certain taste This soup tastes great The coffee tastes really bitter taste (dynamic) = the action of tasting The chef is tasting the soup ('taste' is the same as other similar verbs such as 'smell')

Choose the present simple or present continuous (these verbs are sometimes stative): 

1. She _____________ (have) a bath every evening. 
2. My husband _____________ (always / taste) the food while I’m cooking! It’s 
very annoying. 
3. A: Where’s Luke? 
B: He _____________ (see) the doctor now. 
4. I _____________ (not / think) that’s a good idea. 
5. He _____________ (have) a party at the weekend. 
6. This coffee _____________ (not / taste) right. 
7. We _____________ (see) John and Susie next weekend.
8. What _____________ (you / think) about the war in Iraq? 
9. She _____________ (have) a headache. 
10. It _____________ (be) cold today. 
11. They _____________ (not / have) a car. 
12. I _____________ (not / see) anything, I can’t work the telescope. 
13. The waiter _____________ (taste) the wine now. 
14. She _____________ (not / be) a doctor. 
15. A: What _____________ (that child / do)? 
B: He _____________ (be) silly. 
16. _____________ (you / be) hungry? _____________ (you / want) a sandwich? 
17. A: What _____________ (you / do)? 
B: I _____________ (think) about my ex-boyfriend. 
18. I _____________ (have) fun today! 
19. I _____________ (see) Julie every Tuesday. 
20. I _____________ (have) an idea! 
21. A: Achoo! 
B: Bless you! _____________ (you / have) a cold? 
22. They often _____________ (see) a film on Fridays. 
23. A: How’s the cake? 
B: It _____________ (taste) funny. 
24. _____________ (you / have) a good time at the moment? © 2008 www.perfect-english-grammar.com 
May be freely copied for personal or classroom use.
25. The chef always _____________ (taste) the food before he serves it. 
26. A: Julie has been offered a new job. 
B: Is she going to take it? 

A: She _____________ (not / know). She _____________ (think) about it. 

INFO FROM:

http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com

Reading activity guidance - March 2013

Reading Activity...

Hope you enjoyed your weekend guys, this post is to give you all the information that you need for the reading activity.

This reading activity applies for the following current course:

 - Intermediate 07 - Afternoon Class - 3:15 pm

Activity:

1- Choose one of the reading below:

READING 1
READING 2
READING 3
READING 4

2- Take a quick look at the reading and then create a chart in which you answer the following questions:

Pre reading activity chart:

A) What do you think the reading will be about?
B) Is there a picture in the article? Do you find this reading appealing and interesting?
C) Does this article remind you of any other readings you have read before?
D) Why did you choose this reading?
E) Are you excited to read this article? Why or why not?

3- Read the article as many times as you need and then choose or create a graphic organizer in which you implement a summary of the reading. There are thousands of graphic organizers that you can choose or if you want, you can create your own. See examples here: EXAMPLES

4- Present both activities on the day previously scheduled - Friday 22nd

If you have any kind of questions just post them here and I'll be happy to help you. It would be a great idea if you take some time reading more articles too, remember that reading will improve your vocabulary, reading and writing skills.

Have a productive week everybody!!

Activity 2 - Intermediate 3 (I03) 6:45 pm class: Do you work out?

Sports sports everywhere....

I don't like to practice sports that much, as you know I don't fancy them at all. I like to go swimming though and I enjoy going to the beach or to a nice swimming pool. I also like to practice volleyball and basketball when I have some spare time.

Watch the following clip and post about your favorite moments of the video, also include your thoughts about sports. Do you like to practice sports? What do you practice? Tell me about your experiences.

Activity 2 - Intermediate 6 (I06) 3:15 pm class: Ghosts...are they real?

Do you believe in ghosts or spirits?

People are always telling us about different stories that involve ghosts or spirits, we even have videos that show ghosts sightings but are they real? We don't know about that. I don't really believe in ghosts but I do believe that our spirits have an after life.

Check this video and post your opinion about this topic. Have you ever experienced something paranormal?

Activity 2 - Intermediate 6 (I06) 8:45 am class: UFOs...

Do they really exist?...

A lot people say they have seen these mysterious unknown flying objects but are they real?
Do we really have enough evidence to prove they really do exist.

Watch this short clip about some UFOs sightings and post your opinion about it. Do you believe there is life in other planets? Do you believe in UFOs? Have you ever experienced something paranormal like this?

Reading Activity Guidance - February 2013

Reading Activity...

Hi everybody! Hope you had a great weekend, I sure did. This post is to give all the information that you need for the reading activity.

This reading activity applies for the following current courses:

1- Intermediate 06 - Morning Class - 8:45 am
2- Intermediate 06 - Afternoon Class - 3:15 pm
3- Intermediate 03 - Evening Class - 6:45 pm

Activity:

1- Choose 1 or 2 readings from the following list.

READING 1
READING 2
READING 3
READING 4
READING 5
READING 6
READING 7
READING 8
READING 9

2- (For intermediate 06) Take a quick look of the reading and then complete the PRE-READING ADVANCED LEVEL PDF. It's on Icpna's webpage in the reader's digest section.

3- Read the article as many times as you consider appropriate and create a graphic organizer about the reading.

4- Present both activities on the day previously scheduled 

If you have any questions feel free to post them here and it would be a great idea if you check all the articles because I chose the best ones and they are pretty great.

Have a productive week everybody!!

Activity 1 - Intermediate 3 (I03) 6:45 pm class: Feeling sick again??

Being sick :(

It happens to all of us, it's something we can not avoid. Feeling sick is just part of our nature, sometimes it's something mild but sometimes it's severe. We all have to be careful and take care of ourselves.

Try not to drink to many cold drinks in the summer and try not to wear summer clothing in the winter, these are just two of the many advice we usually receive to avoid getting sick.

Activity:

Go to the following webpage and read the article about being sick, complete the activities and post here your thoughts about the article, did you like it?. Also write 3 sentences with the new vocabulary learnt and finally write about one of your own experiences about being sick.

http://goesling.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/under-the-weather-2/

Have a great weekend guys.

Activity 1 - Intermediate 6 (I06) 3:15 pm class: Ads, Ads, Ads everywhere...

Ads and more ads...

It's amazing the power of the ads on the streets, it seems that wherever you go, you find different kind of ads.

They are out there for many reasons and the media has developed an interesting way of showing them everywhere we go. They are meant for selling, promoting, advertising, and more.

I remember the time I went to the south beaches and I just couldn't believe the number of ads on the road, they kept distracting all the people who were in the car, it was even dangerous.

Go to the following page, read and check all the ads thar are shown there.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/06/14/100-controversial-adverts_n_1596786.html

Activity:

Choose your 3 favorite ads and write your opinion about them, what do you think the ad is about, what do they want to reflect and what do you think about them.