The Village Green Preservation Society

Today we're going to get green, but not the JGM green! The other green, the one that concerns the environment...

This means you'll have to answer the following question in your blog entry:

HOW GREEN ARE YOU? (huh?!)

In order to do so you must use the following questions as a guide. And I mean it!! ¬¬

- Where do people learn about enviromentally friendly practices?
- Have you incorported recycling into your habits? Describe
- Do you use a bike or your legs instead of a car?
- Have you joined or supported any eco-organisations? Why/Why not?
- What else have you done /would you like to do?
- What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint?
- What's missing in our society/Santiago regarding this issue?

Include an image of something catchy, somewhat related to the topic...

Number of words: 250 - 280
Don't forget to make comments on at least 3 of your classmates posts.

Sci-Fi Lullabies

Today you have to write about sci-fi things, whatever that means. I wanted to introduce the topic, but when I was going to start to do it I realised I had nothing to say... OK, I can say I like some sci-fi books, and I've seen some sci-fi movies, but that's about it. I don't look for sci-fi things to watch or read, it's not my favourite genre, but I have to admit some of that stuff is really good... even if it's mostly because of the stories instead of the genre proper.

Well, if you're not sure what sci-fi things are, you can read this wikipedia article on it. ;)

Now, as you have to write about sci-fi things, below you'll find some pointers that can help you write something. However, if you already know what you want to say about it just write on!

Pointers:

- Are you a sci-fi fan or just a casual sci-fi watcher/reader/etc?

- What do you think about sci-fi things?

- What is the first sci-fi thing you read/saw/etc.?

- What is the best and/or worst sci-fi thing you've read/seen/etc.?

- Etc.

Word count: 230-250

Leave comments in 3 of your classmates' entries.

Include a photo, video, whatever.

Strange News From Another Star

Hi all! This week you'll have to write a summary of a newspaper article. So don't get confused and remember that a summary is what in Spanish we call a 'resumen'.

Now, here's the task:

First, go to: http://www.guardian.co.uk/

Then you'll have to:

* Select a piece of news connected to your area of studies/future career
* Write a summary of it.
* In the entry you must include the link to your piece of news, so I can check it.
* Do all of this in 200 - 230 words

* Leave a comment on 3 of your partners' posts.

Let me know if you have any questions!!

This is Hardcore

For me drugs are like religion, something people need because they're weak and can't cope with life. Except for marijuana, which I think should be legalised but I still wouldn't spend a dime on it. I prefer food.

On the other hand, I think porno is (a) for having a laugh, (b) for losers. Those who cannot have fun in real life get excited with things which are fake as hell. I pity them.

Now, I personally don't like this post because it reminds me of my ex who was something like a porno addict and a pathetic loser. I pity him too.

However, I remember I once saw this movie with Nicholas Cage where he was investigating a porno network and he became addicted to it. Big L for him! But definitely, the best movie I've seen about these two issues is Boogie Nights. Big L for all the characters, anyway (just look at them, will ya?)

Now, as you know, today you have to write about this topic because this is a democratic course and if you want to write about something shuper crazy like this you can do it. However, you have to include the points I want you to include otherwise I'll fail you for not obeying and you'll have to do English IV FOREVER!! Well, not really. It's not as easy for me to fail anyone, but you do have to write what I say otherwise you wouldn't have accomplished the task :P

So, in this post you have to try to answer the following questions:

- Do you think this is an interesting topic? Why?

- What do you think about drugs and porno?

- Do you seriously think porno actors and actresses feel anything?

- Do you think drugs should be legal? Why? 

- Do you think child pornography should be legal? Why?

- Word Count: 180 - 200 words words

- Comments: leave a comment on 3 of your classmates posts

Please, DON'T include X rated videos or pictures.