The Internet in a box!

I couldn't find a site to watch the whole thing online but I found this bit. If you have suggestions for shows you'd like us to watch in class, drop me a line!

How to write a book report

Introduction

You should try to write a strong introductory sentence that grabs your reader's attention. Somewhere in your first paragraph, you should also state the book's title (italicized), the topic, and the author's name. Include publication information as well as brief statements about the book's angle, the genre, the theme, and a hint about the writer's feelings in the introduction.

Body

 Consider the following points:

• Did you enjoy the book?
• Was it well written?
• What was the genre?
• (fiction) Which characters play important roles that relate to the overall theme?
• Did you notice reoccurring symbols?
• Is this book a part of a series?
• (nonfiction) Can you identify the writer's thesis?
• What is the writing style?
• Did you notice a tone?
• Was there an obvious slant or bias?

 In the body of your book report, you will use your notes to guide you through an extended summary of the book. You will weave your own thoughts and impressions into the plot summary.

 

Conclusion

 As you lead to your final paragraph, consider some additional impressions and opinions:

• Was the ending satisfactory (for fiction)?
• Was the thesis supported by strong evidence (for non-ficton)?
• What interesting or notable facts do you know about the author?
• Would you recommend this book?

(Adapted from http://homeworktips.about.com/od/writingabookreport/a/report.htm )

Key to Progress Test for Unit 2

Here's the link to the key

Making way for Eurovision

Do you remember the listening we did the other day? You can download the sound file here
  
In May, the former Soviet state of Azerbaijan will for the first time host the Eurovision Song Contest. The authorities are busy preparing the capital Baku, including building a new concert hall. But residents of nearby apartment blocks say they are being forced to leave their homes. (from http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/)

Films in original version in Coslada

Filmoteca Municipal - Cines La Rambla 

Honduras 25 y 27. Coslada

 Tel. 916 278 200  - Ext. 1234

Every Thursday a film in original version: Today it's Albert Nobbs. Next week it's The Artist.
Shows at 6pm, 8pm & 10pm
Tickets are: 6´50 € without the Filmoteca card & 3´50 € with the Filmoteca card
You can download the programme  here 

Thanks for the info, Nerea.

SUGGESTED READING FOR 2ND TERM

British Fiction:

-         The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 & 3/4, by Sue Townsend

-         About a Boy, by Nick Hornby
-   High Fidelity, by Nick Hornby
-   Fever Pitch, by Nick Hornby

-          Stardust, by Neil Gaiman.

-         Bridget Jones's Diary, by Helen Fielding.

-         The Remains of the Day, by Kazuo Ishiguro.

-         A Mind to Murder, by P.D. James.

-         The Private Patient,by P.D. James.

-         The Lighthouse, by P.D. James.

-         A Thousand Splendid Suns, by K. Hosseini.

-   The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams.

American Fiction:

-   Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer.

-   The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown.

-     The Lady and the Unicorn, by Tracy Chevalier.

    -   The Road, by Cormack McCarthy.
      -    The Left Hand of Darkness, by Ursula K. Leguin.