http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2MFducncsg&feature=related

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Sample Argumentative Essay (Block)

Gun Control Laws

PERFECT MODALS :)

Perfect Modals Presentation-final Version

REFUTATION ESSAY ORGANIZATION

Refutation Essay Organization

Ethical Issues

What do you think about the following questions? Please make a few comments on some of them.

1- Should animals be used in scientific experiments?

2- Should humans be cloned?

3- Does a company have the right to read its employees' emails?

4- A. Should we consider addiction a "disease"? What does that mean in terms of the role of the alcoholic or other drug abuser?
(1) Should we collectively pay for drug treatment?
(2) If they enter rehab and relapse, should they be taken back? How many times?

5- Should abortion be allowed? Is this a religious or a legal issue?

6- What about conditions for adopting babies?
(1) Is it okay for gay or lesbian partners to adopt a child?
(2) What about adopting a child of a different race? Or religion?

7- Is there a moral justification for capital punishment, also known as institutional murder?

8- Is it O.K. to shop at a store that sells products made in countries that have bad human rights records?

CONFUCIANISM

 What do you think of this quote by  the Chinese philosopher, Confucius?

 

"Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and star."

Confucius' thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism. Do you know anything about it?

I HAVE A PROBLEM!!!

The following letters are taken from a British Newspaper, two teenagers have serious problems and hope to get some useful suggestions. What do you think, can you help them?
I am scared of all sorts of things
Ever since I can remember, I have been scared of all sorts of things and I can't shake it off.
I'm 18 and I know all teenagers have problems but this is eating away at me and nothing anyone says seems to make an ounce of difference.
I am scared of swine flu, global warming, nuclear war and almost anything else. When a plane goes by, the noise makes me think that Yellowstone is erupting or it's the apocalypse.
I have talked to my mum and she just tells me to stop worrying.
I have a boyfriend in America. We met online and I'm terrified that he will die before I ever get a chance to see him. That's another downside to overseas relationships.
My fears are enveloping me now. I know people will think that I'm just paranoid but I think I'm justified in worrying about those I love.
Please help me,
Fragile



My brother has a secret debt- to a drug dealer
I am starting to hate coming home because I feel invisible. Everything revolves around my big brother even though he treats my mum badly.
I'm 19 and at college, so it's an important stage in my life. I don't get any support from my mum because she is so busy with my brother.
He is 21. He has got into debt with a drug dealer. He has been diagnosed with depression and my mum thinks it is because he can't get any work, but I know the truth which is that he smokes a lot of weed.
He still lives at home. He has never been able to control his money and is always asking my mum for it and this is putting her in debt.
For as long as I can remember he has been horrible to her and on more than one occasion has made her cry.
My mum complains to me about it because she doesn't know what to do. When I suggest she talks to my dad (they're divorced) or just lets my brother figure it out for himself because he has to learn, she brushes it aside.
She says he won't talk to his dad because he doesn't see him as his dad. She says she is the only one my brother can turn to, but I feel this is his own fault because he doesn't see any of our family.
I know my mum can't take much more but if I get involved at all my brother threatens me so I'm stuck.
Whenever I need my mum she is too busy with my brother. I am not jealous but I am fed up with being ignored.
I'm beginning to feel I can't go home sober any more as I can't cope with hearing about what my brother has done next and my mother complaining about it.
What should I do?
Desperate Brother

ARE YOU GOOD AT PROBLEM SOLVING?

Do you typically approach a problem from many perspectives or opt for the same old solution that worked in the past?

Here is the Creative Problem-solving Test which was developed to evaluate whether your attitude towards problem-solving and the manner in which you approach a problem are conducive to creative thinking.

This test is made up of two types of questions: scenarios and self-assessment. For each scenario, answer according to how you would most likely behave in a similar situation. For the self-assessment questions, indicate the degree to which the given statements apply to you. In order to receive the most accurate results, please answer each question as honestly as possible.
Wish to take this test??? Please click the link below....

http://www.queendom.com/queendom_tests/transfer

STATUES .....

What  about the statues at the top of Mount Nemrut? Do you think they are mysterious? Who made them?

CROP CIRCLES

The pictures below show you various examples of crop circles. What do you think about them? Who made them- human beings or aliens?

HOLIDAYYYY....

SEE U ALL ON MONDAY....HAVE A NICE HOLIDAY!!!

CAUSE AND EFFECT ESSAY

Dear my students,
I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Here is a topic for you; "DIVORCE". Write a well-organized cause and effect essay accordingly.Please follow the plan in our book. Don't forget that everything is "practice". [you have a quiz on Wednesday:( ]

Good luck...Have a nice weekend:))

P.S: Your essay should be academic...no daily expressions,no contractions, no I,we,you...give general examples and be tentative...

DIVORCE

Divorce Uae

Noun Clause Presentation

Presentation Noun Clauses-Slide Show

Hi A15,

I would like to thank you all for the contributions you have made so far. However, some of you haven't made any comments. Please get a gmail account and become a member of our blog as soon as possible. I am looking forward to reading your comments.

P.S: I also need your ideas to improve our blog...suggestions please...
Gülin

Noun Clause Exercises

 

If you want to practice Noun Clauses more, please use the links below:

http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/az_review12.html
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/nounclausequiz.html
http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/lefg1_nounclauses1.html

CRITICAL THINKERS???

Are you a critical thinker? Click the link and answer the questions.....

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/critical_thinking/brain/7.html

Here is the answer key....First, answer the questions and then check your answers...OK?

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/critical_thinking/brain/answers/712.html

"LIFTED"

Please click the link below and watch this video. Do not hesitate to add your comments.... :))

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7724621272482837356#

Critical Thinking

Hi! Some quick notes about today's lesson, Critical Thinking...

CT: thinking intelligently about things, ability to look at ideas objectively...

THINGS TO DO:

* analyze ideas

* explore both positive and negative aspects of an idea or theory

* have an open mind

* make judgments by considering all sides of an issue

* be prepared to change your mind and rethink concepts if necessary

* look at evidence with an open mind

* look for weaknesses in your own reasoning

* assess the expertise of a writer or speaker

* look for more than one expert who supports an idea

* ask questions to evaluate ideas

    P.S: It's never too late to give up our prejudices.

"Are you a critical thinker? Do you think independently and logically?"

Birds by Pixar

 Please click the link below and watch the video and answer the following question.
What do you think the birds are talking about?
Try writing a short conversation or you can continue mine.
''- A nice place to spend the afternoon, all by myself.'' said the first bird.

http://www.vidivodo.com/31420/for-the-birds-the-pixar-film

FEMALE FANS

What are the reasons that women are becoming increasingly attracted to football?
What makes females like football? Please feel free to write about your own opinions....

Do you like playing PES? Here is the demo of the PES2011.....just click and watch...
Have fun :)))

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd6xiz_pro-evolution-soccer-2011-fragman-p_videogames

Travels With Baby

What are your suggestions to have a baby-friendly vacation? or Do you think it is possible to have a trouble- free holiday if you are married with children?

Here are some tips...go over ....
http://www.best-family-beach-vacations.com/baby-friendly-vacation.html?gclid=COLKspfQu6QCFQ4eZwody3FSvw

St. Mount Helens

Watch this short video about the St. Mount Helens and write about your feelings about this natural disaster.
Have you ever witnessed such a destructive natural disaster?
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBJ9xZws7ro

Welcome to A Level

I wish you all a peaceful and a fruitful semester :)))
Gülin Gencer Öztürk
A15 Reading&Writing Instructor