Writing a good Essay

Hello Guys!
   I know that it's your first time writing an essay, and that it may seem a very difficult task.   I would like to share some online material that you can use as a reference to help you write your essay.

1.  Writing an Essay Handook:
http://daphne.palomar.edu/handbook/handbook.htm#toc

How to write an A+ Paper from 60 Second Recap:

2.  Writing a good thesis statement:

  Another great video that explains how to write a thesis statement through a rap:

http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=U_Can_Write_Whatever_You_Want___Thesis&video_id=69097

3.  Organizing your essay:  The third part of the 60 second expert video:

4. 60 second Expret:  Writing an A+ paper Part #4:  Sound like a genius 



5. So what... that's the tricky question:  Remember your teacher is not a mind reader :)

6. Writing an A+ paper Part #6:  Wrap it up:

7.  A great summary:

 So... now it's time to take a look at your essay with brand new eyes.

Remember, I'm here to help you with the process.

Prof. Eva

Reading Reaction #3: Earthquakes

Hello Guys!
   I hope you had a great weekend.   As I promised you, I am posting the questions for this week's reading reaction before class.  Here they are:
1.  Did you learn anything new about earthquakes from the reading?
2.  Did you find new words?  Share at least 2, write their meanings.

I also would like that you take a look at this interesting video about how Tsunamis are formed:

See you in class,
Prof. Eva

Reading Reaction #2: Life beyond Earth.

Hello Guys!
   Are you ready for a new class?  I am sure you are!  Last week, I asked you to read an interesting article about the "possibility" of life beyond earth.   I have two questions for you:
1. Describe what was either believable or unbelievable about the reading.  Defend your opinion.
2. Do you like what you read? Why or why not?

You have 10 minutes to write your reaction.

When you finish, please go to page 59 from the copies and solve exercise 4.

I hope you enjoy today's class.

Prof. Eva

Reading Reaction #1: Tornado Chasers

Hello Dear Students,

     How is it going?  We will be using this blog more frequently than last quarter in order to: reflect on our readings, and review the topics discussed in class.

    Last week, I assigned you to read:  Tornado Chasers.  I would like that you answer the following questions:
1.  What did you think about the reading?  2-3 Lines

2.   What did you find interesting or what did you like about it? 3-5 lines

3.  Mention some words that were new for you.  Did you look for the mearning?  (3-8 words)

4.  If you could pick up a topic for another reading, what would it be about?

I hope we have great learning going on today!!

Prof. Eva