GPII Group 14 Module B2+ Module 1 Class Notes and Homework

Lesson Wednesday 13th October 2010 5pm - 8pm

Class Work:

• Key Word Transformations

For more practice go to:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

• Criminal Trials Collocations & Discussion

• Introduction of Essay topic - Brainstorming ideas

GP B2+ Writing Task:

Crime rates have been decreasing all over the world since 1995, however, prison populations are higher than ever, particularly in the U.S. and the U.K. What do you think are the causes of this paradox and what should be done to correct it?

(250 – 300 words)

Research:

Wilkinson, R. and Pickett, K. (2010) The Spirit Level. Why Equality Is Better For Everyone. Penguin: London pp. 145 -148
See also: http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/

Rozenburg, J. (Producer) (2010, June 15) Sentencing Law In Action. Podcast retrieved from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sp1rn(n.b. what criminologists and convicted criminals have to say about sentencing 13:00 – 21:00)

For Notes on Essay Writing go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Process-Writing-For-Academic-Essays

Homework

1. Start researching the essay topic using the handout and links above.
2. Prepare an essay plan and bring it with you to class for the next lesson.
3. Practice Key Word Transformations for self study.
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm