3rd Writing

Watch this video about the Happiness Index.

Answer the questions:

• Is it possible to measure happiness? 
• Are those happiness points truly important? Why or why not?
• Is it true what is said about happiness in the world?
• Why do you think Costa Rica is the happiest country in the planet?

Watch this second video about Investment in Costa Rica

Answer the questions:

• About the second video, are all of those facts true or just a result of marketing?
• Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
• What other examples can you provide that show how good Costa Rica is?

INSTRUCTIONS TO WRITE YOUR THIRD BLOG

Answer all the questions as if you were writing the blog. DO NOT ANSWER THEM AS QUESTIONS. The questions are meant to help you talk about the videos, not to be answer as merely questions. Write a reflection paper on these two videos and think about this questions:

If all of this information shown in the two videos is true, how will you explain the documentary “Shark Water” and the article “The truth finally told…” that we analyzed in the previous blogs? 

After writing the blog, you need to write two more comments about your classmates ideas. The comments will follow the same format as your first post.

FORMAT

• In order to show your opinion, write three or more supporting ideas and/or examples
• Explain your ideas and give examples or facts.
• Do not use offensive vocabulary or it will be immediately removed from the blog. No points will be given.
• Use two “quotes” from either video that you agree or disagree with and mention why. 
• Use 1 idiom at least.
• Use the first and second conditional.
• Use vocabulary about history.
• Use reported speech.
• No points will be given for late work.
• Check your spelling and punctuation.
• Organize your ideas into paragraphs

DUE DATES:

• first post: June 6th
• 2 comments: June 13th

2nd Writing

What's your opinion about Costa Rica? How would you describe your country? 

When travelling and meeting people from other cultures, they would you ask different questions related to customs, culture, life-quality, etc. However, when they finally visit it and experience the culture themselves, they may suffer "culture shock". Due to this situation, they could have a good and bad opinion about being, living or visiting Costa Rica.

As part of the blog process, you will read about this person opinion: (click on the link)

Moving To and Living In Costa Rica. The Dangers and Pitfalls.The Truth finally Told

 What do you think about it? Do you agree or disagree? Why? Remember to support your ideas.

After reading that, watch this video:

Now, you have plenty of information to write about culture shock in Costa Rica.

To sump up:

1. Read the blog about "Moving to and Living in Costa Rica.

2. Watch the video.

3. Write your opinion on culture shock in Costa Rica. Do you agree or disagree with them. 

4. Write at least two paragraphs (5 sentences or more each). Use punctuation and good spelling. Support your ideas.

5. Deadline to post your comment: May 16th.

6. Deadline to comment on your classmates' comments: May 23rd. You must write two comments.