Write a summary about what you've learned during the holiday course in your Learning Journals.
The most important thing I've learned is...
The second most important thing is....
I've also learned....
Keep writing in your Learning Journals throughout your study at Unitec. It will really help you to focus your thoughts and also will help you when you want to revise for exams.
Cheers,
Hilary
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Next quiz for Group 2
Some questions about grammar for you:
1.If you use a modal verb, which verb form comes after it? I might _____
2. Do you use the present perfect, or the past simple if you use the word 'since' in your sentence: (I / live/ in NZ since 2001).
3. What kinds of words to we always capitalize?
4. If there is only one of something, what article do we use?
5. In questions about the past, what part of the question shows the time?
(play / football when you were a child)
6. How do you make a present continuous verb?
Good luck!
1.If you use a modal verb, which verb form comes after it? I might _____
2. Do you use the present perfect, or the past simple if you use the word 'since' in your sentence: (I / live/ in NZ since 2001).
3. What kinds of words to we always capitalize?
4. If there is only one of something, what article do we use?
5. In questions about the past, what part of the question shows the time?
(play / football when you were a child)
6. How do you make a present continuous verb?
Good luck!
Group 2 Grammar quiz!
Look at the following sentences and correct the mistakes. Post your answers as a comment to my blog.
1. I want play football this weekend.
2. She wears a bright red dress today.
3. I like to buying fruit and vegetables from the local supermarket.
4. I had lived in Auckland all my life.
5. There are 20 students on the classroom.
1. I want play football this weekend.
2. She wears a bright red dress today.
3. I like to buying fruit and vegetables from the local supermarket.
4. I had lived in Auckland all my life.
5. There are 20 students on the classroom.
Quiz for Group 2
Time to test your New Zealand knowledge.
Answer the following questions by posting your answers to this blog. Spelling counts, so use a dictionary if you need to. You can use the internet to search for any answers you don't know.
1. What is the capital of New Zealand?
2. Which city recently had a big earthquake?
3. Are there more people or sheep in NZ?
4. How do you say 'hello' in Maori?
5. What is the favorite sport in New Zealand?
6. What dance is performed before All Black's matches?
7. What is happening to the GST from tomorrow (October 1, 2010)
8. What big sporting event is happening in NZ next year?
9. What colors are the New Zealand flag?
10. Who is the Prime Minister of NZ?
Good luck!!
Answer the following questions by posting your answers to this blog. Spelling counts, so use a dictionary if you need to. You can use the internet to search for any answers you don't know.
1. What is the capital of New Zealand?
2. Which city recently had a big earthquake?
3. Are there more people or sheep in NZ?
4. How do you say 'hello' in Maori?
5. What is the favorite sport in New Zealand?
6. What dance is performed before All Black's matches?
7. What is happening to the GST from tomorrow (October 1, 2010)
8. What big sporting event is happening in NZ next year?
9. What colors are the New Zealand flag?
10. Who is the Prime Minister of NZ?
Good luck!!
Group 2 - 30/09/2010 Thursday morning
Good morning,
Well done on your results! Everyone's spelling has improved, which is very good. Group 3 have done some interesting writing, so have a look at their blogs and post a comment.
Remember, this afternoon, all three groups will meet at 1:30 in the Student Cafeteria in 170 for a feedback session.
Cheers,
Hilary
Well done on your results! Everyone's spelling has improved, which is very good. Group 3 have done some interesting writing, so have a look at their blogs and post a comment.
Remember, this afternoon, all three groups will meet at 1:30 in the Student Cafeteria in 170 for a feedback session.
Cheers,
Hilary
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Group 1 -- correct the sentences
Four sentences below are wrong.Can you correct them? Add a comment with the correct sentences.
One sentence is correct! Which one?
One sentence is correct! Which one?
- I am come from Saudi Arabia.
- New Zealand very diffirent from Saudi Arabia.
- I home is very buteful.
- I want be an engineer.
- I lived with my family in my hometown.
Group 2 - Wednesday morning 29/09/10
Good morning!
Please hand in your homework: Writing about your first week in NZ. I'll check it and give it back to you to make corrections. When you've made your changes, post it to your blog. Have a look at a classmate's blog and leave a comment about their writing.
Good luck!
Hilary
Please hand in your homework: Writing about your first week in NZ. I'll check it and give it back to you to make corrections. When you've made your changes, post it to your blog. Have a look at a classmate's blog and leave a comment about their writing.
Good luck!
Hilary
Monday, September 27, 2010
Group 3 Tuesday pm - the writing process
Hello Group 3,
I hope you've had a good day so far. This afternoon you're going to write a Report describing your specialty subject on your blog. You will discuss your subject and say why it's an important subject in the world today
This comes from Task 4 on p.8 of your Writing Portfolio.
Remember, writing is a process, so follow the steps below.
Step 1: Brainstorm ideas with a classmate who is in a similar field.
Step 2: Write some notes & key vocabulary
Step 3: Write your first draft, print it out your draft and hand it in to me. Be sure it's double spaced, so I can make comments/suggestions.
Step 4: Look at my corrections and make any necessary changes.
Step 5: Publish your report on your blog.
Step 6: Look at your classmate's blogs and write a comment or two.
I hope you've had a good day so far. This afternoon you're going to write a Report describing your specialty subject on your blog. You will discuss your subject and say why it's an important subject in the world today
This comes from Task 4 on p.8 of your Writing Portfolio.
Remember, writing is a process, so follow the steps below.
Step 1: Brainstorm ideas with a classmate who is in a similar field.
Step 2: Write some notes & key vocabulary
Step 3: Write your first draft, print it out your draft and hand it in to me. Be sure it's double spaced, so I can make comments/suggestions.
Step 4: Look at my corrections and make any necessary changes.
Step 5: Publish your report on your blog.
Step 6: Look at your classmate's blogs and write a comment or two.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Group 3
Good afternoon!
Use your Unitec address to set up a blog. Once you have an address on blogger.com, add your blogger name as a comment on this post.
Good luck!
For example: Hilary's blogspot address is:
http://tvtcblog.blogspot.com
Use your Unitec address to set up a blog. Once you have an address on blogger.com, add your blogger name as a comment on this post.
Good luck!
For example: Hilary's blogspot address is:
http://tvtcblog.blogspot.com
Group 2
Good morning!
Use your Unitec address to set up a blog. Once you have an address on blogger.com, add your blogger name as a comment on this post.
Good luck!
For example: Hilary's blogspot address is:
http://tvtcblog.blogspot.com
Use your Unitec address to set up a blog. Once you have an address on blogger.com, add your blogger name as a comment on this post.
Good luck!
For example: Hilary's blogspot address is:
http://tvtcblog.blogspot.com
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