2T_Upper Intermediate_B2: 3rd Session_The Valley of Fear_Chapters 6 to10

 Please, choose a question to answer from the following ones: 

a) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

b) Do you think Jack was a "troublemaker"?

c) Is it ok to break a marriage promise to someone you don't love? 

d) Have you ever heard about the "gangs welcome ceremonies"?

e) How dangerous is it to have influence in the criminal justice system?

f) What do you think of  Birdy Edward's job?

g) Can you imagine a different ending to this story?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Intermediate_B1: 3rd Session_Pollyanna_Chapters 5 to 10

 Dear guys, 

It's time to post your 2nd comment about what you have read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to answer from the following ones: 

a) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

b) Why did Jimmy say "I'll work for my board and keep"?

c) Do you agree with this phrase "being a doctor is the very gladdest kind of a business"?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Intermediate_B1: 2nd Session_Pollyanna_Chapters 2-5

Dear guys, 

It's time to post your 2nd comment about what you have read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to answer from the following ones: 

a) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

b) Did Miss Polly ever thought of raising up Pollyanna?

c) What do you think of wearing black as a symbol of mourning?

d) We see that Pollyanna had the ability to uncover the hidden beauty in hard times, have you ever had that kind of experience?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Elementary_A2: 3rd Session_ Session_The Watchers

  Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 3rd comment about what you have read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to answer from the following ones: 

a) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

b) Was it a prudent decision to follow the road and going across the river?

c) What do you think the earthquake was caused by?

d) Can you imagine a different end to this story? Which?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Beginner_A1: 3rd Session_ Session_Peter Pan

  Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 3rd comment about what you have read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to answer from the following ones: 

a) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

b) What do you think Mr. and Mrs. Darling did to find their children?

c) What would you choose: walking the plank or becoming a pirate?

d) Can you imagine a different end to this story? Which?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Upper Intermediate_B2: 2nd Session_The Valley of Fear_Chapters 2-5

Dear guys, 

It's time to post your 2nd comment about what you have read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to answer from the following ones: 

a) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

b) At first, who did you think the murderer was?

c) Why were Cecil Barker and Mrs. Douglas so close?

d) How would you define "the valley of fear"?

e) Does the story told by John Douglas make sense for you?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Elementary_A2: 2nd Session_ Session_The Watchers

 Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 2nd comment about what you have read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to answer from the following ones: 

a) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

b) What came to your mind when you first read Tara's self description?

c) Go to: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1852994-d195925-Reviews-Dikteon_Cave-Lasithi_Prefecture_Crete.html, would like to visit this underground cave? Why?

d) How would Poisedon feel if he saw the visitors in his halls?

e)What other stories about Greek mythology have you read so far?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Beginner_A1: 2nd Session_ Session_Peter Pan

 Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 2nd comment about what you have read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to answer from the following ones: 

a) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

b) Was it ok for Nana to be a service dog? Why?

c) Peter Pan said: "I don't want to grow up. I always want to be a boy and have fun". Do you agree with him? Why?

d)What would you do if you could help the "Lost boys"?

 e) Share any experience when you imitated someone's voice.

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Upper Intermediate_B2: 1st Session_The Valley of Fear_Chapter 1

   Hi dear guys, 

Welcome to the CELEX READING CLUB!

It's time to post your 1st comment about the book you've just chosen and begun to read today. 

Please, include the next: 

a)  What called your attention at the moment of choosing the book.

b) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

c) Your thoughts or feelings about the story.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Intermediate_B1: 1st Session_Pollyanna_Chapter 1

 Hi dear guys, 

Welcome to the CELEX READING CLUB!

It's time to post your 1st comment about the book you've just chosen and begun to read today. 

Please, include the next: 

a)  What called your attention at the moment of choosing the book.

b) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

c) Your thoughts or feelings about the story.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Elementary_A2: 1st Session_The Watchers_Chapter 1

  Hi dear guys, 

Welcome to the CELEX READING CLUB!

It's time to post your 1st comment about the book you've just chosen and begun to read today. 

Please, include the next: 

a)  What called your attention at the moment of choosing the book.

b) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

c) Your thoughts or feelings about the story.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

2T_Beginner_A1: 1st Session_Peter Pan_Chapter 1

 Hi dear guys, 

Welcome to the CELEX READING CLUB!

It's time to post your 1st comment about the book you've just chosen and begun to read today. 

Please, include the next: 

a)  What called your attention at the moment of choosing the book.

b) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

c) Your thoughts or feelings about the story.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Upper Intermediate_B2: 5th Session_Daisy Miller by James Henry (all)

    Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 5th comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones:

1. Is it OK to tell your partner what to do every moment? Why?

2.     2. Was Daisy innocent or immoral? Why?

3.     3. What do you think about leaving someone alone when he/she is ill?

4.     4. Why didn't Daisy want to marry Mr. Giovanelly?

4. 5. Did you imagine a different end for this story?

5

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Intermediate_B1: 5th Session_How I met myself by David A. Hill_Chapters 10-18

 

Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 5th comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1. Have you ever seen, heard, or felt things other people ignore?

2. Discuss the destructive effect of war on countries.

3. How did Jhon feel when he discovered more and more about Janos Szabo?

4. Have you ever met anybody with your very same name?

5. Did you imagine a different end for this story?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL

Elementary_A2: 4th Session_Dog Star by Arthir Clarke

 Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your4th comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1. 1.  What was your first pet's name? Share a memory with him/her.

2. 2.  Have you ever rescued a stray dog?

3. 3. Do you agree with the author's decision to choose his profession over staying with Laika? 

3. 4. The Andersons said Laika lost interest in living when she found herself abandoned by someone who loved her. Is it true for you?

      Post a reply to one of your partner's comments 

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Beginner_A1: 4th Session_The Last Photo_Bernard Smith

Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 4th comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1. How do you imagine the Cambridge University campus?

2. How do you react when you want to take a photo and someone walks in front of you?

3. What does it mean to be in the right place and at the right time? 

4. Pam and Martin got a thousand pounds thanks to a not very nice photo, that's called "serendipity". Have you ever experienced an instance of good luck by chance. 

Then, post a reply to your partners' comments.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Upper Intermediate_B2: 4th Session_Daisy Miller by James Henry

   Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 4th comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones:

1. Have you ever met anybody whose eyes are honest and fresh? Share an anecdote.

2.     2. Do you consider Mr. Winterbourne fell in love with Daisy at first sight?

3.     3. Is being vulgar very different from being bad? Support your answer

4.     4. Do you agree with Daisy's behavior against European society's customs?

4. 5. What do you think happens next?

5

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Intermediate_B1: 4th Session_How I met myself by David A. Hill_Chapters 1-9

 

Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 4th comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1. Can food boost your mood? Explain your answer.

2. Have you ever experienced culture shock? Describe the experience.

3. Have you ever been lied by someone you trusted? What happened?

4. How do you react when someone you love is going through difficulties?

5. Have you ever heard about the word: DOPPELGANGER ? If so, what is this?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL

Elementary_A2: 3rd Session_The Man with Three Names by John Escott

Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 3rd comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1. 1.  Do you remember the 3 names of the main character? Say them without looking at the text.

2. 2. Is it ok to steal money and diamonds from others when you lose your job?

3. 3. How important was Janey’s drawing for the investigation of the case?

    4. How would you react if you saw a crime? Would you report it to the police? Or just keep calm and be quiet?  

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Beginner_A1: 3rd Session_ Session_Incredible Earth by Richard Northcott

 Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 3nd comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1.  1. Take a short tour at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news-features/son-doong-cave/2/#s=pano50 and share your experience.

2.   2.Name some of the most famous places where you can find hot water in Ecuador

3.   3. Is Ecuador at risk of Tsunami? Support your answer.

4.   4. Would you like to spend your next holiday at: https://www.palaciodesal.com.bo/?

5. What are the disadvantages of erosion on Earth?

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Upper Intermediate_B2: 3rd Session_Great Crimes by John Escott

  Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 3rd comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones:

Based on the detailed description of Kennedy assassination, who do you think was responsible for this crime?

2.     How have terrorist groups affected the world in the last decade?

3.     Do you think Patty Hearst case was a fake kidnapping staged by herself?

4.     Why didn’t the kidnappers call James back?

Which do you consider was the motivation to kidnap the racehorse?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Intermediate_B1: 3rd Session_The Time Trippers by Maria Jack_The End

 Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 3nd comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1.     At first, where and when did you suppose Matt and Linda woke up?

2.     What was the intention of Lord Blackheart when first talked with Linda in the keep?

3.     Describe how you consider life was better before in the village with Lord Ducksbury.

4.     Did you imagine any other strategy for Linda to escape from the ducking?

5.     What would life had been like for Linda and Matt if they hadn’t find the computer?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Upper Intermediate_B2: 2nd Session_Great Crimes by John Escott

 Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 2nd comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1.     Which do you consider is an appropriate way to punish murderers?

2.     Do you believe in Vincenzo’s story of the “Mona Lisa” robbery?

3.     Was Bruno Hauptmann guilty for the kidnapping and murder of Charles Junior?

4.     Is there anything the robbers could have done better in order not to be caught?

What is your position regarding the methods police used before to investigate crimes?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Intermediate_B1: 2nd Session_The Time Trippers by Maria Jack

Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 2nd comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1.    1.  How would you describe your first day at ESPOL?

2.     2. Do you agree on Matt’s reaction towards the bully? Why?

3.    3.  How important is it for life to be sympathetic?

4.     4. Have you ever had a teacher like Mr. Wells? Who?

5.     5. What do you think the tour experience at Ducksbury Castle will be like?

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Elementary_A2: 2nd Session_The Man with Three Names by John Escott

 Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 2nd comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1. Have you ever arranged to meet somebody, but something unexpected impeded you to get there? If yes, share how you dealt with the situation.

2. Have you seen how something falls from the pocket of somebody who is walking by the street? What was your reaction?

3. What do you do when you bump into a teacher by chance?

4. Do you know anyone who uses different names? If yes, share his/her anecdote.

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Beginner_A1: 2nd Session_ Session_Incredible Earth by Richard Northcott

Hi dear guys, 

It's time to post your 2nd comment about what you read during this week. 

Please, choose a question to respond from the following ones: 

1. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If yes, describe your feelings at the very moment of this natural disaster.

2. Name a famous cliff in Ecuador. Have you ever been there? If yes, share your experience.

3. What is the first memory that comes to your mind when thinking of a river or waterfall?

4. Discuss how dangerous an iceberg can be based on the tragedy of the famous TITANIC that sank on April 14–15, 1912 

Then, choose a partner's post and interact with him/her.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Upper Intermediate_B2: 1st Session_Great Crimes by John Escott

 Hi dear guys, 

Welcome to the CELEX READING CLUB!

It's time to post your 1st comment about the book you've just begun to read today. 

Please, include the next: 

a)  Your first impression of the book.

b) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

c) Your thoughts or feelings about the story.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Intermediate_B1: 1st Session_The Time Trippers by Maria Jack

 Hi dear guys, 

Welcome to the CELEX READING CLUB!

It's time to post your 1st comment about the book you've just begun to read today. 

Please, include the next: 

a)  Your first impression of the book.

b) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

c) Your thoughts or feelings about the story.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Elementary_A2: 1st Session_The Man with Three Names by John Escott

Hi dear guys, 

Welcome to the CELEX READING CLUB!

It's time to post your 1st comment about the book you've just begun to read today. 

Please, include the next: 

a)  Your first impression of the book.

b) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

c) Your thoughts or feelings about the story.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.

Beginner_A1: 1st Session_ Session_Incredible Earth by Richard Northcott

 Hi dear guys, 

Welcome to the CELEX READING CLUB!

It's time to post your 1st comment about the book you've just begun to read today. 

Please, include the next: 

a)  Your first impression of the book.

b) A brief summary of what you have read so far. 

c) Your thoughts or feelings about the story.

Best,

Jimena Rivadeneira, MTEFL.