tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22077594347197322322024-03-08T13:50:39.754-08:00LTC Advanced EnglishUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2207759434719732232.post-68156890425832970862011-07-13T12:32:00.000-07:002011-07-13T12:34:14.406-07:00Poetry written by LTC Advanced English students<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">I, We, People<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Mark Cruz</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am a strange jack of all trades</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I dance with the universe</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I do this</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I do that</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I want to create</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am a strange jack of all trades</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are wise trees</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We dance in a forest</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We eat the world</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We live the world</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We want to be the world</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are wise trees</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are ancient rocks</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are in the soil</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People change people </p> <p class="MsoNormal">People change souls</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People want to change humanity</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are ancient rocks</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">I, We, People<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Maria del Rosario Martinez Uribe</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am a plain human being</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I sometimes stand next to the trees</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I observe their beauty</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I smell their perfume</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I want to absorb it</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am not a plain human being</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are brand-new good friends</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We live by the oak trees</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We like strolling around them</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We enjoy picking up dead leaves</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We want to keep them in books forever</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are just new leafy friends. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are plain human beings </p> <p class="MsoNormal">People sometimes live with prejudice</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People share vain lives</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People don’t plant trees</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People want to break free</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are like plain tree fields. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">I, We, People<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Martha Alicia Hernandez</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am a very lovely person</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I live by the ocean</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I travel the world</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I enjoy life</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I want to share</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am a very lovely person. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are fun</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We laugh about foolish things. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">We sing songs</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We want to be happy</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are fun. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are nice.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People work on projects</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People stay at home waiting for their families</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People want to live</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are nice. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">Valentine<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Violeta Moreno and Eduardo Zamora</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">(Inspired by Carol Ann Duffy)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a red rose or a satin heart. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a gift. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is a heart wrapped in love. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It promises my loyalty</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like the careful mother of her baby. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will provide you with all my protection</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like a government with his town</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will make your heart feel happy</p> <p class="MsoNormal">A heart full of roses and passion. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am trying to be truthful. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a liar or a thief. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a promise. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Its eternal flame will stay on your mind</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Forever and ever</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As we are, </p> <p class="MsoNormal">For as long as we are. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Take it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">Cesar’s Apple<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Cesar Rodriguez and Griselda Terraza</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">(Inspired by “Valentine” by Carol Ann Duffy)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a red rose or a satin heart. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a hug. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is a gift wrapped in love. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It promises happiness</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like the careful shining of your eyes. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will keep you with confidence</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like a small child</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will make your feelings</p> <p class="MsoNormal">A great gift of God’s love</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am trying to be truthful,</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a thief or a clown. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a hug. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It’s a precious gift that will stay on your mind, </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Soul and heart</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As we are, </p> <p class="MsoNormal">For as long as we are. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Take it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">Valentine<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Adriana Guerrero</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style="">(Inspired by Carol Ann Duffy)<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><o:p> </o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a red rose or a satin heart. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a world just for both of us</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is a universe wrapped in love. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It promises to never end</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like the careful rays of the sun. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will hug you with softness</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like a petal of a red rose</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will make your life an endless trip</p> <p class="MsoNormal">A magic world of happiness. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am trying to be truthful. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a liar or a broken promise. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a world just for both of us</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Its peaceful landscape will stay on your smile, heart, and eyes</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As we are, </p> <p class="MsoNormal">For as long as we are. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Take it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">Valentine<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Maria del Rosario Martinez Uribe</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style="">(Inspired by Carol Ann Duffy)<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you an image</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is a thought wrapped in ideas</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It promises growing</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like the careful blossoming of flowers</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will comfort you with pleasure</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like a mother</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will make your problems a real piece of nonsense</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am trying to be truthful. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a priest or a philosopher. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you an image</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Its great power will stay on your mind</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Heart and life</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As we are</p> <p class="MsoNormal">For as long as we are</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">Valentine<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Mark Cruz and Martha Alicia Hernandez</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style="">(Inspired by Carol Ann Duffy)<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a red rose or a satin heart. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a star. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is a light wrapped in darkness</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It promises companionship</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like the careful whispering of the wind. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will take care of you with guidance</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like a lighthouse</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will make your way</p> <p class="MsoNormal">A bright path of love. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am trying to be truthful</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a liar or a deceiver. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a star. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Its loving kiss will stay on your skin</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Kind and gentle</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As we are </p> <p class="MsoNormal">For as long as we are. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Take it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">Valentine<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Maria Dolores Vargas Prieto</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style="">(Inspired by Carol Ann Duffy)<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a red rose or a satin heart. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a poem. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is a gift wrapped in love. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It promises care</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like the careful nest of birds. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will protect you with leaves</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like a tree</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will make your body</p> <p class="MsoNormal">A warm place of living</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am trying to be truthful.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a liar or a parrot. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a poem. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Its sweet words will stay on your mind, </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Heart and life</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As we are, </p> <p class="MsoNormal">For as long as we are. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Take it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">Valentine<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Tania Lopez</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style="">(Inspired by Carol Ann Duffy)<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a red rose or a satin heart. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a dog. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is a dog wrapped in love</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It promises loyalty</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like the careful love of friends. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will care for you with devotion</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like a friend</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It will make your days </p> <p class="MsoNormal">A great time of joy. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am trying to be truthful. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not a classmate or a colleague. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I give you a dog. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Its loyal friendship will stay in your life</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Mind and heart</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As we are.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">For as long as we are. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Take it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">I, We, People<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">By Angeles Montes</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am a weird woman</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I feel outside the world. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I don’t see you</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I need you</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I want to know who you are</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am a weird woman</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are a happy family</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are good at sports</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We love playing soccer on Sundays and more</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We enjoy sharing good moments as well</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We want to be together always</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are a happy family</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are crazy. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are always looking for happiness</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People don’t see it</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People don’t feel it</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People want to find it walking on the street</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People are crazy.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2207759434719732232.post-35353305402333689652011-07-13T09:44:00.001-07:002011-07-13T09:44:43.056-07:00People versus personsFrom class today:<br /><br />http://<a href="http://www.worldwidewords.org/articles/people.htm">www.worldwidewords.org/articles/people.htm</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2207759434719732232.post-55404890295778215082011-07-13T09:01:00.000-07:002011-07-13T09:10:13.697-07:00Haiku RaceA haiku is a 3-line poem with a fixed syllable structure of 5-7-5.<br />How many haiku poems can you write in 10 minutes?<br /><br />The advanced class produced fifteen! Here are some examples of UNT-inspired poetry:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friendship</span><br /><br />It is like water<br />Because it shows our feelings<br />to everybody<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shopping </span><br /><br />It is very fun<br />Men hate it; women love it<br />Do you believe it?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bus Stop </span><br /><br />We ran to the bus<br />We tried to be there on time<br />But we arrived late<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dancing </span><br /><br />It was Friday night<br />We all wanted to go out<br />So we danced all night<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friendship </span><br /><br />Come from everywhere,<br />Students and teachers as well!<br />Together we'll share<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Learning</span><br /><br />Knowledge we embrace<br />Using English in the states<br />Willing to express<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dallas</span><br /><br />It is a great place<br />Because of its good music<br />And nice museums<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">JFK</span><br /><br />He was an icon<br />Of our world wide heritage<br />But he died early<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friendship</span><br /><br />It is awesome and<br />With it you feel very glad<br />'Cuz you enjoy it<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shopping </span><br /><br />It is a fun way<br />To have a precious moment<br />With your family<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walking in Denton</span><br /><br />In Denton we walk<br />Although it is very hot<br />We enjoy it lots!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2207759434719732232.post-61074759652740085322011-07-11T13:50:00.000-07:002011-07-11T14:10:49.086-07:00How Language Shapes ThoughtTo view Tuesday's full lecture (1 hour 39 minutes) with Lera Boroditsky, click here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/video/hulu/vi1239129369/">http://www.imdb.com/video/hulu/vi1239129369/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2207759434719732232.post-87557305252355228232011-07-11T08:10:00.000-07:002011-07-11T08:13:32.186-07:00Week 2 begins!This week we will be rethinking language. We'll start with a short talk from Patricia Kuhl, who has done some incredible language research with babies. The website we will use for this talk is<br />www.ted.com. Please browse this website after class to find other language related talks and bring your contribution to class tomorrow.<br /><br />You will also recreate two famous speeches from U.S. history (www.americanrhetoric.com).<br /><br />Teachers: Be sure you are planning your project. You will present your results orally in class on Thursday!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2207759434719732232.post-91837671813378118992011-07-07T20:03:00.000-07:002011-07-07T20:05:49.331-07:00Story of English on You TubeThe documentary that you saw today is available (in parts) on Youtube. Enter "The Story of English: Mother Tongue" in the search.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2207759434719732232.post-32296286626288162172011-07-03T18:59:00.000-07:002011-07-03T19:01:08.761-07:00Mini-project for current teachers of English<span style="font-weight:bold;">English Teacher Case Study Mini-Project</span><br /><br />This project is for LTC participants who are currently teaching English at UAEM or other institution. The project is MANDATORY. You will earn an additional project-based constancia upon completing and presenting your findings.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Description: </span><br />You will work with your partner to conduct Case Study Research to answer the following research question:<br />Does a 2-week immersion program lead to short-term improvement in L2 output?<br /><br />You and your partner may choose to look at student gains in speaking, writing, or both. <br />You will: <br />1. Design a mini-project that will attempt to answer the research question. Determine whether you want to focus on speaking, writing, or both. In my opinion, it is more feasible to focus on one skill, but you and your partner may make this decision. <br />2. Find subjects for your study TODAY. Each person must choose TWO subjects (people) to follow during the two-week period. In other words, you will be studying the progress of FOUR people. The subjects can NOT be from our advanced class. Please choose your case study participants today after class. <br />3. Record the subject’s level TODAY. For example, if you choose to look at speaking progress, record them delivering an impromptu speech on a topic that you provide. They may do this via laptop or even on your smart phone. Of course, you’ll then transcribe the short speech into written form. If you choose writing, give the person a short writing prompt. You may also use the placement test essay that was submitted prior to arrival. If you choose to focus on writing, I will provide a copy of the placement test for your two participants.<br />4. Track the progress of your two participants daily. You may do this by conducting short, daily interviews, asking them to complete questionnaires, or logging the desired information in a notebook. Uncover the types of activities the person participates in. Does he/she go out at night? Does he/she stay in the dorm with friends? <br />5. On July 13th, give another short skill test. (I’m sure you can see where this is going!) You will then compare the progress of the first and second skill tests. You and your partner may determine how to measure progress. Some possibilities might be: Did this person show improvement in a specific verb tense? Has this person’s use of idioms/phrases increase? Does this person seem to be experimenting with more vocabulary? You may also choose to focus on pronunciation. <br />6. Your last day of research will be on July 13th. (Yes, this is a short project!) You and your parner will combine results and prepare an analysis. <br />7. You and your partner present your findings in a 15-minute presentation on Thursday, July 14. The best project will be asked to present at the clausura on Friday, July 15.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Option 2: </span><br />Instead of measuring skills, you and your partner may opt to measure language attitudes. The procedure will be quite similar, but your research question will change. Here, you may focus on self-confidence or general attitude toward the English language. The disadvantage of this option is that you will need to design your questionnaire and administer it TODAY and again on July 13. You will administer it to a minimum of 40 people. <br /><br /><br />For general information about case study research in ESL, please go to: <br /><a href="http://www.tesol.org/s_tesol/sec_document.asp?cid=476&did=2153">http://www.tesol.org/s_tesol/sec_document.asp?cid=476&did=2153</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2207759434719732232.post-76792670868811398322011-07-03T18:48:00.001-07:002011-07-03T18:51:11.561-07:00Welcome to UNT!Hello, <br />I look forward to working with you in the Advanced English/Teacher Training workshop. Below you'll find a very general summary of what we'll be doing for the next two weeks. I'll use this blog to post class information, links, and other materials so you can access them when you return to UAEM. <br />Please purchase a small spiral notebook for Tuesday. <br />Thank you, <br />Kristan Taylor<br /><br />Week 1<br /><br />Rethinking: History<br /><br />This week we will focus on history in various forms. First, we'll get to know each other by discussing a bit of Dallas history. You're going to Dallas on Saturday, so you'll have a let up on what you're going to see. We will also take a fast track journey back in time to study the history of English. We'll end the week by looking at verbs in a way you've never experienced.<br /><br />Week 2<br /><br />Rethinking: Language<br /><br />This week we'll look at human language acquisition and how our first language influences our thoughts and actions, and vice-versa. We'll wrap up the week with case study presentations from our English teachers.<br /><br />Please buy a small spiral bound notebook!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0