ENTRY 12: Analize your oral presentations

Analysis of oral presentations should be done from different perspectives. From the point of view of our group`s performance, it was clear and using examples which was not in the book was a right choice because it allows a correct interpretation of the subject by our classmates. Particularly, I am satisfied with my performance because I think it was clear and I could convey the contents. However, I was so focused on not forgetting anything that I neglects intonation, this is a point I have to improve. Although we prepared a powerpoint it was not advantageous because the screen was too small to be seen by the other groups. Consequently, I decide to improvise and to use the blackboard as a resource. One of the main points I centred my attention was to establish eye contact and make audience participate. From the point of view of the other groups ‘performance, I was able to take down notes during my mates‘ presentations, which allowed me to understand the whole chapter though sometimes exhibitions were tedious and I became confused. Nevertheless it was a fruitful experience. Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading were again the actors of a class. The four skills were clearly explained. The explanations contribute to our knowledge.

FELIZ DIA DE LA DIVERSIDAD CULTURAL!!!! 

LA DIVERSIDAD NOS IGUALA

Entry # 12

70 years of debt

The Spanish Civil War was a social, military and political conflict. The war was between The Republicans represented by the workers, peasants, trade unions, but also by the Spanish government, Socialists, Communists and Anarchists and The Nationalists supported by the Army, landowners, industrials, the middle classes and the Catholic Church. The war also had internationals implications, The Republicans received the support of the Soviet Union and European democracies while The Nationalists were supported by Germany and Italy. The war became notable by the atrocities committed by both sides. Between 1936 and 1939 over 500,000 people were killed in the Spanish Civil War though many sources claim that the actual number of deaths is about 1,000,000 people. The war was the result of a society which wanted to grow, people who looked for freedom and equality and people who were ashamed of the privileges that were enjoyed by the nobility, the church and landowners. Unfortunately, the chosen form was not the correct one, the Church position was not clear, hundreds died and the result was 40 years of dictatorship.[1]

A country at war always suffers tragic consequences which harm the life of all the inhabitants of that place. Such is the case of Spanish civil war, after the war Spain had to face a big number of tragic and bloody consequences. Around 700,000 people were killed, Priests and members of the Church were killed as well, Republicans were sent to concentration camps and executed. Another important consequence was the destruction of infrastructure and homes, 200 buildings were burned and made uninhabitable. Furthermore, the damage of the active population brought about a decrease in the production thus affecting the economy of the country.

Dictatorship prevents the growth of a country, hurts international relations and human rights become violated. Spain had a dictatorial regime for nearly 40 years. During that period the country was ruled by Franco who hardly repressed the enemies of the regime. Between the punishments we can find censorship of the different points of view, imprisonment of ideological enemies in concentration camps, the implementation of forced labour in prisons and the use of death penalty among others. Those years left a wound in the heart of Spain that was not healed yet.

The Catholic Church played different roles on both sides. Between The Republicans over 6.000 members of the Church were killed, churches were closed and Catholics were persecuted. On the other side, Spanish Catholic Church enthusiastically supported “the national cause”; what is more, they called the war as “the holy war” thus giving Franco a religious legitimacy that he did not have at the beginning of the war.

70 years have passed and Spain still owes its people justice and dignity. Many dictators have the history of the humanity, many deaths were not clarified, few countries can be proud as the Argentine people who could see its worst oppressor in prison. As Hernán Brienza quotes “Pinochet died free, Franco died free, Hitler committed suicide in freedom, Stalin died free but Videla died in prison”. Justice to the oppressors makes us free.

[1] Expossitory Thesis Statement

Outline

Introduction

Thesis Statement: Unfortunately, the chosen form was not the correct one, the Church position was not clear, hundreds died and the result was 40 years of dictatorship.

Thesis Statement

Unfortunately, the chosen form was not the correct one, hundreds died and the result was 40 years of dictatorship.

Body Paragraph 1

A country at war always suffers tragic consequences which harm the life of all the inhabitants of the place. Such is the case of Spanish civil war.

Major details

Deaths

Destruction

Economic consequences

Body Paragraph 2

Dictatorship prevents the growth of a country, hurts international relations and human rights become violated.

Major details

40 years of dictatorial regime

Punishments

Body Paragraph 3

The Catholic Church played different roles on both sides

Major details

The church and The Republicans

The church and The Nationalists

Graphic Organizer

Spanish Civil War

1- Dictatorship

2- Church position

3- War

Sources

http://www.slideshare.net/artesonado/la-guerra-civil-espaola-19361939-8113005

http://www.historiasiglo20.org/enlaces/eng.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Civil_War

http://www.infonews.com/2013/05/19/politica-76530-la-muerte-de-videla-en-prision-nos-hace-mas-libres-muerte-de-videla.php

http://www.spainthenandnow.com/spanish-history/civil-war-and-the-catholic-church/default_181.aspx

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/causes_spanish_civil_war.htm

What is an essay from jcorrea321

Structured Paragraph Writing

Structured Paragraph Writing

Writing Structured Paragraph

Three elements for successful writing:                                               

·         formal style

·         correct punctuation

·         paragraphing: clear and logical organization of the material to write

Paragraph:

·         a distinctive section in a piece of writing

·         contains related sentences.

·         deals and states one main idea/topic/concept

·         physically easy to identify: a new line for each paragraph.

·         well organized → interrelation and clear link between sentences (cohesion)

·         three qualities to construct a successful paragraph:

o   unity:

§  All sentences in a paragraph must show the same idea.

o   coherence:

§  all sentences clearly related and stick together

§  makes an easy reading

§  create a logical bridge from one sentence to another by:

-        repeating key words

-        substituting keywords with synonyms.

-        using pronouns to already mentioned nouns.

-        using transition words to progress through the text (E.g.: as a result, furthermore, similarly) and to indicate chronological order and relationships.

o   development:

§  the main idea is supported with evidence and examples to give it validity.

§  holds the readers’  interest and explores the topic fully

§  format: use detail and evidence to support the topic sentence.

§  illustrate the point with examples → convinced the reader that the topic sentence statement is valid.

·        Parts of a paragraph:

o   Topic sentence

§  Opening and first sentence that clearly state the main idea of the paragraph.

§  Interesting topic and opinion.

§  Not over detailed.

§  Attract reader’s attention.

§  May go elsewhere

§  Includes two parts:

-        The topic, which is the subject of the paragraph-- what to write about

-        The controlling idea, which is the comment about the topic and might answer to a wh-question (who, where, when, what, why, how), each of which is to be developed on one different paragraph.

o   Body

§  heart of the paragraph

§  supporting details/arguments for the topic sentence.

§  solid and concrete details in order of importance or chronology.

§  two ways for ordering details.

-        by order of importance: the strongest argument (that stands out)

-        order of chronology of events: specific order in which an event happens

o   concluding sentence

§  summarize the main points of the paragraphs

§  may not be present.

§  in a long paragraph helps summarize the main idea.

§  gives the reader a final comment on the topic.

§  leaves the reader with the most important ideas.

§  last thing the reader reads: last impression

§  has two functions:

-         remind audience what you are writing about → restate topic sentence in a different way.

-        keeping them thinking.

T.E.E Rule

·         T : Topic sentence

·         E: Explain

·         E: Example / Evidence

Introducing paragraph:               

·         must state the topic of assignment and a briefly comment of its importance → catch the reader attention and go directly to the point of the essay.

·         state the main argument/issue discussed.

·         give intention of how you intend to answer the question → state your plan

Concluding paragraph: 

·         summarize the main point by using different words and changing the way not the contents in a few sentences

·         state assignment main conclusions.

·         must satisfy the reader → the question must be answered.    

·         make it original and striking

·         use your own voice and opinion

Closing paragraph

·         has to keep readers thinking after they finish reading

·         don´t:

o   introduce new material

o   end with a generalization

o   use quotation

Sources

Parts of a Paragraph - English Academic Writing Introduction. (2009). Available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cCuExRE6N-4. Retrieved: May 25, 2013

Writing Structured Paragraphs. (2009). Available at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=w183qB0KDFg. Retrieved: May 25, 2013

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My name is Julieta Correa. I am 37 years old and I live in Banfield. I have 3 children, a boy and two little girls. 
I am a student of theEnglish Teaching Training College. Fortunately, I am in the last year of my career.
 I always want to be an English teacher, however, when I finished secondary school I studied Hotel Managment and I worked in great hotels such as Sheraton or Marriott 15 years. It was a wonderful experience but now I feel I am walking towards my dreams.