Hi everybody
Here in Exeter, the last two weeks I suppose that I have been as much busy as Fredy was! My teacher Leslie keeps me going on! Apart of my hard school work I enjoy my stay in this old place very much. All the teachers are very supportive & my hostfamily is very kind. Tomorrow evening I am looking forward hearing a Haendel Concert in the gorgious Cathederal of Exeter.
More next time!
Annelise
Friday, May 15, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Beginnings for writing and other homework
I've added a new wiki page for you (or me) to add your first sentences.
Have a look to see what came up, think about and add which type of task you think it is, and feel free to make comments about them or give (better?) alternatives. I'll make sure it's correct and join in the discussion of how good the sentence is.
If you couldn't be at class yesterday, feel free to join in the fun. Simply take any task and write the first sentence. Put it on the wiki or send it to me. Then head on over to the wiki for a look. Remember, it's very simple. Just click on the 'edit' button and add whatever you want. Then click on 'save'.
Of course, you then can choose any task and write by hand the rest.
Practice the test and complete unit 11 in the book.
Have a look to see what came up, think about and add which type of task you think it is, and feel free to make comments about them or give (better?) alternatives. I'll make sure it's correct and join in the discussion of how good the sentence is.
If you couldn't be at class yesterday, feel free to join in the fun. Simply take any task and write the first sentence. Put it on the wiki or send it to me. Then head on over to the wiki for a look. Remember, it's very simple. Just click on the 'edit' button and add whatever you want. Then click on 'save'.
Of course, you then can choose any task and write by hand the rest.
Practice the test and complete unit 11 in the book.
Leaflets and information sheets
A question just came up and I thought it might be something others still aren't clear on.
A leaflet and an information sheet are nearly the same. It is rather misleading to have all these different names, but both give information to the reader about a certain topic.
They can differ slightly in form, but I wouldn't worry about that.
Basically, you need to present information in a way that is easily understandable by the reader, and it is the reader who should be foremost in your mind. If you are writing for students the register will be different than if you are writing for people in the business world.
I went in search of a site to help you and came up with this one.
By the way, I have NEVER read a leaflet beginning with the phrase they suggest!
A contribution is another one of those wishy-washy labels that is easily misunderstood. It is generally an informative article for a guidebook of some sort and should be looked at a one section of a book or magazine. However, it stands alone. Read the task carefully to get an idea of what the aim should be and who will be reading it. This will tell you what information you need to put in. Very often it is divided into headings. If you still aren't happy with my advice, try this blog.
A leaflet and an information sheet are nearly the same. It is rather misleading to have all these different names, but both give information to the reader about a certain topic.
They can differ slightly in form, but I wouldn't worry about that.
Basically, you need to present information in a way that is easily understandable by the reader, and it is the reader who should be foremost in your mind. If you are writing for students the register will be different than if you are writing for people in the business world.
I went in search of a site to help you and came up with this one.
By the way, I have NEVER read a leaflet beginning with the phrase they suggest!
A contribution is another one of those wishy-washy labels that is easily misunderstood. It is generally an informative article for a guidebook of some sort and should be looked at a one section of a book or magazine. However, it stands alone. Read the task carefully to get an idea of what the aim should be and who will be reading it. This will tell you what information you need to put in. Very often it is divided into headings. If you still aren't happy with my advice, try this blog.
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