Week+11

=WEEK 11=
 * =Letters to the Editor=
 * = Final Projects =



==Do you know what a letter to the editor of a magazine is? Do you know what they are used for? Have you ever written one? Well, If you have not done so yet, today you will have the opportunity of writing one!!!== = = =**Week 11 Objectives:**=
 * Recalling information on different architectural topics discussed in previous lessons
 * Developing Writing Skills
 * Reading about Letters to the Editors of magazines
 * Discussing the content of Letters to the editors
 * Writing a Letter to the editor of a magazine
 * Building up vocabulary
 * Starting work on Final Projects

**Tuesday:**
1. Review the activities you did on weeks 6,8,9 &10 (Chinese architecture, Buildings in Beijing, Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, The New Seven Wonders, Interview to Architect Ma Yansong). Analyze the content of the articles you read, webpages you visited, videos you watched, and texts you produced. Focus on the content of __**one**__ of these topics, and write a letter to the editor of a magazine stating your opinion about (video, text, webpage, contest or any other idea you may have). Select one of your classmates as the editor of his/her on-line magazine, (wiki page) and remember it is important to clearly state your personal opinion in the letter you are going to write.

2. In order to write the letter, you should analyze how these kinds of letters are written, by reading some examples. Pay attention to the structure of the letter, and the kind of language used. You can visit these 2 sites:
 * Architectural records: []
 * Architecture Week: [] (forum)

See how people write letters to the editors of magazines. Notice the writing style and vocabulary used in these letters.

Here are some sites that can help guide your work on writing this type of letter: [] [] [] []

3. Post your letter to Moodle, Week 11, in the **Letter to the Editor** forum.

4. Finally, after your letter has been corrected in moodle, post it in your wikipage in our Collaborative Wiki.

We have finally come to the end of ID2124 at USB (Jan-Apr 2012)
As a closing message I just wanted you to know how greatful it was to work with students like you who were so compromised with work, and so enthusiastic about class activities. I hope you learned as much as I expected you to learn, but above all I expect you have understood the importance of English for your professional life

Your teacher, Leticia Esteves


 * ===ID2124 Final Project: **Designing an e-zine (20 pts)**=== ||

Let's show everybody the e-zine you were able to design in your English class at USB.
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Creating your wiki
//http:// yourname.2124.wikispaces.com //[|Introduction to Wikispaces] (Already introduced by teacher in class)// //[|Look and Feel- Personalize your space]// //[|Personal Settings]// [|Files and Pictures] //(Already introduced by teacher in class)//
 * Create your own wiki at Wikispaces just as you created your personal page in our class wiki
 * Login to your account in Wikispaces
 * Click on //Make a new space// (left upper corner of the page)
 * Give your space a name (don't make your wiki URL too long or it will be difficult to remember. Name it like this:
 * //Make your wiki// Protected free //(the second option): Everyone can view pages, only space members can edit them//
 * //These video tutorials and the practice you have gotten during these 10 weeks will help you customize your wiki://

//- Go to// Manage Space//, then to// Members and permissions//,// //- Scroll down the page to:// Invite a new member //. Write my e-mail address (letisoles@yahoo.com) or simply type my wikispaces username: lesteves// //- Click on// Add Member
 * ** //Invite your teacher to your wiki:// **

Content for your e-zine:
**//It is important to keep in mind that __every__ page in your e-zine MUST have text, image and voice recording!!!//**

1. **home page** //Here you will include://
 * Name** of magazine and logo (in the front or home page)
 * E-zine Description with Podcast
 * E-zine Logo with corresponding explanation
 * Description of the Company you work for (optional)

2. **About us** (in the navigation bar//).// //Here you will include://
 * Personal Profile with Podcast
 * Professional Profile with Podcast

3.**Sponsors** (in the navigation bar//).// //Here you will include://
 * Display ad
 * Radio commercial Podcast

4. **Famous works** (in the navigation bar//).// //Here you will post images, plans, sketches, perspectives, elevations and sections of some of the works your company has created or projects you have designed.//

//5. **Reviews** (//in the navigation bar//).// //Here you will add://


 * **Seven Wonders of the Ancient World**
 * 1) Brief introduction to the topic
 * 2) Summary of Giza Pyramids
 * 3) Summary of the wonders you read about
 * 4) Quiestions you wrote and Anwers to someone else's questions
 * 5) Paragraph on what you learned about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with opinion of which one your favorite one is
 * 6) Corresponding Podcast
 * **Seven Wonders of the Modern World**
 * 1) Brief summary of the activities you did on week 10 **(optional)**
 * 2) Script and images you used for your RSTT to present your talk about the wonder of your preference.
 * 3) Podcast of your RSTT
 * 4) Brief summary of 2 other RSTTs you liked


 * NOTE: All of this information can be found in the works you have uploaded in Moodle.**


 * Notice that the recordings can be easily uploaded in wikispaces if you use "Grabadora de Sonidos"**

7. **Favorite Architects** (in the navigation bar//).// //Here you will have://
 * Review/Summary of Ma Yansong's interview **OR**
 * Information about your favorite architect/ urban planner (local or foreign)
 * Link to recording is not mandatory although you could browse the web in search for a video of this arcitect....(Highly recommended)

8. **Letters to the editor** (in the navigation bar//).// //Include://
 * Letter to the editor with your opinion about an article or interview
 * Letter to the Editor Podcast

//8. **Glossary** (//in the navigation bar//).// //This is a list of words you have used and learned during this trimester.// Please add:
 * Vocabulary list with definitions
 * Images to ilustrate your glossary as a picture dictionary
 * Podcasts with Pronunciation Practice

//9. **Editorial** (//in the navigation bar/). Here you will write about the process of creating this magazine during this trimester in your English class and about your overall experience in ID2124 at USB.

10. **RSTT &** **Links** //(in the navigation bar)// . Here you will post:


 * RSTT Script
 * RSTT PPT
 * Links to webpages you consider might be of interest to your readers.
 * You can even add links to your classmates' e-zines in wikispaces!

11. **Topics of Interest** Remember to add more pages to fulfill the promise you made in your e-zine description by adding a few more pages (2 or 3) with links to articles of your personal interest :-) Copy-Pasting is admitted as long as you publish a link to the original source.


 * This means that you will have a minimum of 11 pages in your navigation bar. ||

Evaluation
You will be evaluated by your teacher with a rubric like this [|checklist]. The remaining 5 points will be given to the process of writing, re-writing and editing of all your works!!!

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