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jueves, 31 de octubre de 2019

OPINION ESSAY: A GAP YEAR

Thank you Dayanna for sharing 馃槝


EVERY STUDENT SHOULD TAKE A GAP YEAR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. DISCUSS.

Have you considered taking a gap year? This isn't about dedicating yourself to doing nothing for 12 months. It's a time when the routine is broken and experiences are lived that help you to grow personally in academically.

A gap year helps you to know yourself more and better, you will face problems and situations that you had never experienced before and you will make decisions that you hadn't considered yet. You will overcome challenges and increase your confidence. If you go to an unknown country you will have to solve your problems without help. As a consequence, you will become more responsible, more independent and will increase your self-confidence. You may also lose shyness and insecurity because you have to talk to strangers. The deal with people from other cultures will open your mind and therefore you will have a different perspective on things. In addition, this experience will increase your network of friends and you will be able to practice other languages because you will be forced to speak in a language different from yours.

In conclusion, a gap year may be what you need to clarify ideas, you will live enriching experiences. What's more, it's a journey of self-knowledge, so you connect with yourself and discover your path and your life purpose.

domingo, 30 de septiembre de 2018

OPINION ESSAY: DO YOU THINK RECYCLING IS BENEFICIAL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

Dear students,

Here you have 3 example compositions. Thank you Byron, Valerie and Chaimae 馃挏馃槝!

Example 1:


Nowadays, a lot of waste is thrown into the ocean every day. Pollution has been increasing in the last years and it has become a worldwide problem.

In the first place, animals are the first which suffer from this. Pollution is destroying their habitats and a lot of animals are endangered, like otters and seals. Furthermore, we are affected by the consequences too, if people keep increasing pollution, global warming will become even more dangerous, and a lot of places will be isolated.

That is why recycling is important and beneficial for the environment. We can help by reusing objects made of plastic, such as bottles or bags. Also, we will save some money. In addition to this, if big companies take care of the environment, pollution could decrease.

In conclusion, we have to take care of our planet because it is our only home. A lot of people think that this problem is not real and important and do not affect them, but that is not true, every single person is affected. You just need to take a look at the air that you breathe every day.


Example 2:

Recently, studies have proved that pollution is damaging the Earth in a terrible way. 80% of the people, throw waste to the ocean, causing pollution to increase. What should we do about it?

In the first place, we all should know what the problem is. Why am I saying this? Basically because some people think that throwing trash to the ocean it's not a big deal and it's not really important. Secondly, it should be known that animals are also suffering because of this. For example, pouring oil into the see kills and hurts a lot of animals. Moreover, all the industries that pollute the atmosphere and the environment in many ways should also be stopped. I'm not saying that they need to shut down their companies, the thing is that they have to find a healthier way to decrease the enormous amount of pollution.

To sum up, we all should be more concerned about the planet we are all living in. We have to be more united to fight this cause because its important for all of us to live happily and healthy.


Example 3:

Recycling is one of the best ways to improve the environmental problems that are currently happening in the world, such as pollution which leads to climate change, weakens the ozone layer, affects many natural habitats, etc. So YES, I firmly believe it is actually beneficial for the environment.

There are a lot of reasons why we should recycle more: it can help us with our health because pollution affects the air we breathe and it can cause us respiratory problems, headaches or worse, so if we start to increase recycling we can beat pollution. What's more, reusing some materials also helps the environment and it is so easy, you do not have to throw away everything that you use, I mean, if you have paper left over, you can use it for your pets' house, to make crafts, etc. However, if you do not know what to do with it, make sure you put it in the correct dumpster, and the same with other materials like glass, plastic... For instance, the idea of making shoes from ocean waste is one of the greatest ideas I have ever seen because we are cleaning the oceans and we actually use it to make something useful.


In short, due to the fact that we are suffering from all of these problems because of us, we all need to contribute in recycling to do us and the following generations a favor.



 

s谩bado, 10 de febrero de 2018

OPINION ESSAY

Dear students,

As we have seen in class, it is very important to know how to write a good opinion essay. Here you have some TIPS (consejos):

1. Write 3 paragraphs: introduction, body and conclusion.

2. INTRODUCTION: It is a good idea to start with a question. For example, if you the topic of your composition is: "Private schools shouldn't exist. Discuss.", you may want to start your composition with: " Should private schools exist?". 

Then, you can write a sentences such as: "Nowadays, this is a very controversial issue" or "That is a really interesting question".


After that, remember to state your opinion. Use connectors such as "In my opinion, / As far as I am concerned, / As I see it...".

3. BODY: Plan 3 or 4 ideas and write simple sentences. Then, join them using connectors.

SEQUENCE
OPINION
CONCLUSION
EXEMPLIFICATION
In the first place,
Firstly,
To begin with,

Secondly/Thirdly…

Moreover,
Furthermore,
What’s more,
In addition to this,
Besides,
Also,
(Adem谩s)
In my opinion,
Personally, I think that…
I firmly believe that…
As I see it,
As far as I am concerned,
To my mind,
From my point of view,
In conclusion,

To sum up,
In short,
All in all,
(en resumen)
For example=
For instance

Such as (como…)


RESULT
As a consequence,
Consequently,
As a result,
Therefore, (por eso)

4. CONCLUSION: Start with a connector and then rephrase the topic of your composition again stating your opinion one more time. You can use this sentence:

All in all/In conclusion/ To sum up, as we have seen above, there are many reasons why (topic of your composition)

Then write a final sentence to impress your audience/the examiner.

5. Finally, check your grammar and spelling. KEEP IT SIMPLE. The shorter your sentences are, the less mistakes you'll make.

 Here you have the Powerpoint presentation we've seen in class: POWERPOINT.

This is an outline you may find useful if you want to download it: OPINION ESSAY.

Here you have an example of an opinion essay. Thank you Julie for your contribution.馃槝


Smoking should not be prohibited in public places. Discuss.

Should smoking be prohibited? Nowadays, it is a controversial issue. In my opinion, smoking is a really big problem for the world.

In the first place, smoking should be prohibited because it is unhealthy for people who smoke and for people around them. Smoking harms their lungs. Secondly, it creates a lot of pollution. Moreover, smokers do not know it, but they are destroying the world slowly. Finally, people who smoke get addicted to it. Sometimes, people smoke because they have problems, but from my point of view, smoking won’t change anything. It will just destroy them and kill them.

In conclusion, as we have seen above, there are many reasons why smoking should be prohibited. If people continue smoking, nothing in this world will remain for a long time. We should avoid it now before it is too late.

lunes, 5 de febrero de 2018

AN OPINION ESSAY. IDEAS WITH PADLET

Dear students,

Today we are going to share ideas to start writing an OPINION ESSAY. Please, click on the link below to a Padlet and add your ideas.

Ideas FOR:⇛⇛ Padlet: Working for a charity.
Ideas AGAINST⇛⇛ Padlet: Working for a charity.


mi茅rcoles, 19 de abril de 2017

OPINION ESSAY: Do you think students who skip lessons should be punished?

 Thank you Bader, Andrea, Eva, Thais, Emely and Paola. 馃槏
EXAMPLE 1

Unfortunately, many young people skip classes. In my opinion, I firmly believe that these students should be punished.

First of all, attending class is important to pass. If we go to school, we will understand better what the teacher explains and we will learn more. Furthermore, if we attend class, we will get better marks and we will find the exams easier. In addition, it is our obligation. People who work don´t get away from work to sleep a little more or to go to parties with friends ( at least not those who want keep the job).

The real problem begins when we start skipping classes. It is really easy for us to get used to it and we can´t afford it. Missing a couple of classes of each subject is not problematic, but the problem comes when we take it as a habit.


In conclusion, there is nothing worse than being reported as irresponsible. The teachers check the list or they remember our faces more than we believe and if they see that we are beginning to be absent, they will think inmediately that we don´t have interest in the subject. Studying, getting good marks and going to class is our job and, such as, we must take it seriously.



EXAMPLE 2


Nowadays, skipping lessons at school is very usual among young people and students. But, is it a punishable conduct?

To begin with, it depends on the school year that you are studying; if you are studying an obligatory school year, you must go to all of your lessons, and if you don´t, that must be punished. Although, in my opinion, when you are older and you are studying because you want to, this should be less strict. I strongly believe that discipline must be learned when you are still young, when you become an adult, you just have to know how you must behave.

To sum up, when you care about what you are studying, you know what you have to do, so hopefully, not punishment would be necessary.



EXAMPLE 3

Should students who don't come to lessons be punished? What should it be done to students who don't attend classes or turn up late? Let's discuss this matter.

First of all, if students don't go to school, it will become a huge problem. Their results will get worse and they won't be able to go to university. Personally, I strongly believe, that we should punish students who don't come to lessons. Besides, students should have an opportunity to explain themselves. Also, as I see it, if the school tried to find a way to encourage the students, attendance would improve and they would be in a good mood. Some ways to encourage them could be: giving them prizes or helping them to get better grades.

To sum up, as it has been said before, schools shouldn't let the student skip class without punishment but students should get at least a second opportunity.


EXAMPLE 4

I think we have all skipped lessons one day, even me. But this doesn´t mean that it seems good to me.

First of all, I believe that students who don´t go to class for that reason should be punished. There are people who skip class one day, but when this becomes routine, it can become a problem. I consider that all teachers will have to remedy this, for example, by motivating the students with some system by which the class would be nicer. However, not everyone would feel like doing this.

To sum up, in my opinion, if we don´t have any problem, we must attend class. Although I have skipped lessons, it seems to me that it was not the right thing to do.



EXAMPLE 5


Have you ever skipped lessons at school? Do you think that students who don't come to lessons should be punished?
 

That students follow the rules is very important and necessary for the school. The rules are the fundamental basis for stability and for the common good of the school.

I think that student who do not follow the school rules should receive a punishment because if they don't receive any punishment they will continue to disobey the rules and then cause disorder in the school. Therefore, it is important to remember that one day we may have a problem that will cause us to miss some lessons, but we must stick to the rules as best as we can.

To sum up, I think that if the rules are not met, you have to find a way to asume the consequences and punishment is a good option.



EXAMPLE 6: FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY (This one is really good!)

What are advantages and disadvantages of being punished when you skip classes? Is it a good or bad idea? Let´s examine both sides of the issue .

On the one hand, some people think that one advantage of skipping classes is that you can make the most of these hours to study other subject. However, when you skip a class you miss lessons that the teacher has explained.

On the other hand, if you don´t attend classes, they can send your absences to your parents and they can also give you written warning if you don´t justify your absence.

In conclusion, as it has been said above, skipping classes has both advantages and disadvantages .As far as I am concerned, teachers shouldn´t take these absences seriously because students could be taking more advantage of studying at home.

lunes, 24 de octubre de 2016

FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY and OPINION ESSAY

Dear students, 
here you have two documents that I think are quite useful for your writings. Read carefully to learn the structure of both types of essays. It is very important that you know them, and it is really easy too, if you follow step by step.
 I hope you find them useful.

 Natalia