ESLA 1984 Writing:
AW: Writing Assignment about:
A Person Who Has Made a Difference (in the world, community, your life)
What to do:
First, list all of the people you can think of.
Choose one.
List everything about that person that you know.
Decide on two main differences they made.
Second, write an outline for your paper:
Include:
Title - A Person Who Has Made a Difference: ____________
Topic sentence.
A. 1 Main difference (sentence)
-support (idea)
-support
B. 2nd Main difference (sentence)
-support (idea)
-support
See example in AW book p. 17 (model for simple paragraph outline)
ESLA 1975 R/L/S:
1 - Bring a news article to class to share/discuss. *We will read them in class.
2 - Complete a vocab log for TKM Ch 1.
(Choose 5 words - follow directions on making a Vocab List.
Also use 2 in your own original sentences.)
3 - Finish making notes on Part 2 questions on TKM Ch 1 handout.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Homework for Tuesday, August 31
ESLA 1984 Writing:
Use your writing, Introducing Myself/A Classmate to complete the following.
Part 1:
a - Correct for Connecting AND, BUT, or OR. Add or remove commas to your writing.
b - Correct for Subject and Verb presence. Make sure each sentence has a S and V.
c - Correct for Subject and Verb agreement. Make sure S/V are both singular or plural as needed.
*See FEG 8-1 and 8-2 p. 226 and 228 and AW p.11-12 for reminders on grammar.
Part 2:
Choose 5 sentences from your writing Introducing Myself/A Classmate .
Underline the subject once and the verb twice.
ESLA 1975 R/L/S:
Finish Ch. 1 in TKM
Use your writing, Introducing Myself/A Classmate to complete the following.
Part 1:
a - Correct for Connecting AND, BUT, or OR. Add or remove commas to your writing.
b - Correct for Subject and Verb presence. Make sure each sentence has a S and V.
c - Correct for Subject and Verb agreement. Make sure S/V are both singular or plural as needed.
*See FEG 8-1 and 8-2 p. 226 and 228 and AW p.11-12 for reminders on grammar.
Part 2:
Choose 5 sentences from your writing Introducing Myself/A Classmate .
Underline the subject once and the verb twice.
ESLA 1975 R/L/S:
Finish Ch. 1 in TKM
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Homework due on Monday 30th
ESLA 1984 Writing:
Use your Academic Writing book.
Write a paragraph 150 to 200 Words introducing yourself (p. 6 Try It Out!) OR a classmate (p.9 Try It Out!). Use the model paragraph "Introducing Myself" as a guide. Make sure your paragraph is in the correct format and follows Capitalization rules. You will turn this assignment in to me on Monday.
Questions to include in your answer:
1 - What is your name?
2 - Where were you born?
3 - Tell me a little bit about your family.
4 - What languages do you speak?
5 - Where did you go to school?
6 - What were your favorite subjects in school? Your least favorite?
7 - Tell about jobs that you have had in the past or that you have.
8 - Why are you learning English?
9 - What is your goal or your dream?
10- Do you have any special talents?
11- Do you have any hobbies?
12- What do you do in your free time?
ESLA 1975 R/L/S:
Mosaic I: Read Strategy p. 7 and Answer #3 on p. 8
Read Strategy p. 8 and Answer Ex. #4
News: Report on world or local news from the weekend for Monday:
Discuss Who? What? When? Where? Why? - What you learned.
Use your Academic Writing book.
Write a paragraph 150 to 200 Words introducing yourself (p. 6 Try It Out!) OR a classmate (p.9 Try It Out!). Use the model paragraph "Introducing Myself" as a guide. Make sure your paragraph is in the correct format and follows Capitalization rules. You will turn this assignment in to me on Monday.
Questions to include in your answer:
1 - What is your name?
2 - Where were you born?
3 - Tell me a little bit about your family.
4 - What languages do you speak?
5 - Where did you go to school?
6 - What were your favorite subjects in school? Your least favorite?
7 - Tell about jobs that you have had in the past or that you have.
8 - Why are you learning English?
9 - What is your goal or your dream?
10- Do you have any special talents?
11- Do you have any hobbies?
12- What do you do in your free time?
ESLA 1975 R/L/S:
Mosaic I: Read Strategy p. 7 and Answer #3 on p. 8
Read Strategy p. 8 and Answer Ex. #4
News: Report on world or local news from the weekend for Monday:
Discuss Who? What? When? Where? Why? - What you learned.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Day One Homework: ACLI Arlington Fall 2010
ESLA 1984 Writing:
1 - Buy the 2 class books at the Alexandria Campus bookstore
(Introduction to Academic Writing 3rd Ed. AND Fundamentals of English Grammar 3rd Ed. chapters 8-14)
2 - Have pens/pencils and paper/notebooks for class
Remember that class starts at 12:45pm tomorrow, be on time!
ESLA 1975 L/S/R:
1 - Buy the 3 class books at the Alexandria Campus bookstore
(Real Talk 2: Listening and Speaking / Mosaic I: Reading / To Kill a Mockingbird)
2 - Have pens/pencils and paper/notebooks for class
Remember that class starts at 3:15pm tomorrow, be on time!
1 - Buy the 2 class books at the Alexandria Campus bookstore
(Introduction to Academic Writing 3rd Ed. AND Fundamentals of English Grammar 3rd Ed. chapters 8-14)
2 - Have pens/pencils and paper/notebooks for class
Remember that class starts at 12:45pm tomorrow, be on time!
ESLA 1975 L/S/R:
1 - Buy the 3 class books at the Alexandria Campus bookstore
(Real Talk 2: Listening and Speaking / Mosaic I: Reading / To Kill a Mockingbird)
2 - Have pens/pencils and paper/notebooks for class
Remember that class starts at 3:15pm tomorrow, be on time!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Homework for Tuesday, August 10th
Reading: Bring The Express paper to class.
Class Party: Bring some food from your culture to share (if possible).
You can also bring other souvenirs to show the class.
Class Party: Bring some food from your culture to share (if possible).
You can also bring other souvenirs to show the class.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Homework for Monday, August 9th
Study for your Reading, Novel and Speaking Exams.
For Reading:
1- Know about topic sentences/main ideas, support sentences and conclusions. Be able to identify them in a passage and answer related questions. Be able to write a paragraph of your own about topics from Ch. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10 using topic sentences, support sentences and conclusions.
2 - Know at least 10 strategies that help with reading and speaking.
For WD Novel:
1 - Know about characters in the story.
2 - Be able to give your opinion about people and events in the story.
3 - Be able to identify details if the page with examples is provided.
4 - Be able to summarize the story/answer the question: What is the story about?
5 - Know about the different kind of relationships people have in the story.
For Speaking:
Practice pronunciation if you need it.
Practice complete sentences (subject and verb).
Good luck - bring questions on Monday if you have them.
BE ON TIME!
For Reading:
1- Know about topic sentences/main ideas, support sentences and conclusions. Be able to identify them in a passage and answer related questions. Be able to write a paragraph of your own about topics from Ch. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10 using topic sentences, support sentences and conclusions.
2 - Know at least 10 strategies that help with reading and speaking.
For WD Novel:
1 - Know about characters in the story.
2 - Be able to give your opinion about people and events in the story.
3 - Be able to identify details if the page with examples is provided.
4 - Be able to summarize the story/answer the question: What is the story about?
5 - Know about the different kind of relationships people have in the story.
For Speaking:
Practice pronunciation if you need it.
Practice complete sentences (subject and verb).
Good luck - bring questions on Monday if you have them.
BE ON TIME!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Homework for Friday, August 6th
Reading:
Packaging - the material we use to put products in - hurts the environment. Many of these materials, such as plastic, contain chemicals that pollute water and soil (dirt) and are harmful to people and animals. In addition, to make packaging from paper, cardboard and wood, people must cut down trees. Fewer trees can lead to climate change and other serious environmental problems. ___________________________
a. Identify the Topic Sentence (main idea).
b. List (in your own words) the support for the main idea.
c. Write a conclusion.
Novel: Create a timeline that shows the important events that happen in the book.
Use sentences to label the timeline in order from beginning to end.
Study for Monday's finals! If you have questions, bring them tomorrow!
Packaging - the material we use to put products in - hurts the environment. Many of these materials, such as plastic, contain chemicals that pollute water and soil (dirt) and are harmful to people and animals. In addition, to make packaging from paper, cardboard and wood, people must cut down trees. Fewer trees can lead to climate change and other serious environmental problems. ___________________________
a. Identify the Topic Sentence (main idea).
b. List (in your own words) the support for the main idea.
c. Write a conclusion.
Novel: Create a timeline that shows the important events that happen in the book.
Use sentences to label the timeline in order from beginning to end.
Study for Monday's finals! If you have questions, bring them tomorrow!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Homework for Thursday, August 5th
Reading:
p. 178 Reading "Repairing the Environment"
p. 180 #4, 5 and 6
(Written answers for Part 6 do not need to be complete sentences.)
Novel: Read Ch. 25-26
Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences)
How has Opal changed since the beginning of the story? Include examples.
OR
How does the story end? Do you like the ending? Why/why not?
p. 178 Reading "Repairing the Environment"
p. 180 #4, 5 and 6
(Written answers for Part 6 do not need to be complete sentences.)
Novel: Read Ch. 25-26
Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences)
How has Opal changed since the beginning of the story? Include examples.
OR
How does the story end? Do you like the ending? Why/why not?
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Homework for WED, Aug 4
Reading: Cumulative Quiz - Vocabulary (Ch. 1, 3, 4-5, 10)
Novel: Choice:
1 - Dear Diary:
Choose a character from the book.
Pretend you are that character.
Write a diary entry about an event in the story.
Describe what you thought and how you felt during that time.
2 - Cartoon Summary:
Fold your paper into four sections to make boxes for a cartoon strip.
In each section, illustrate a main event in the story.
Be sure to number the events in order.
Add a sentence below each picture to describe the scene.
L/S: Group Presentations: Student Socializing Guide (see handout)
You are NOVA's Student Welcoming Committee:
Act out, give equal speaking time to each student, 2 minutes or more/student
Have questions ready for the audience to check comprehension
Novel: Choice:
1 - Dear Diary:
Choose a character from the book.
Pretend you are that character.
Write a diary entry about an event in the story.
Describe what you thought and how you felt during that time.
2 - Cartoon Summary:
Fold your paper into four sections to make boxes for a cartoon strip.
In each section, illustrate a main event in the story.
Be sure to number the events in order.
Add a sentence below each picture to describe the scene.
L/S: Group Presentations: Student Socializing Guide (see handout)
You are NOVA's Student Welcoming Committee:
Act out, give equal speaking time to each student, 2 minutes or more/student
Have questions ready for the audience to check comprehension
Monday, August 2, 2010
Homework for Tuesday, August 3rd
Reading: 1- Complete the Reading on pgs. 172-173
2- Answer Parts #5, 6 and 7 on page 174
Novel: Pick 3 different characters in WD.
a - Write 1 fact about each of them. (and page #)
b - Write 1 opinion another character has about them. (and page #)
Quick Write (5 minutes):
Predict what will happen in the next chapter.
Explain your answer with support you know about the other characters.
2- Answer Parts #5, 6 and 7 on page 174
Novel: Pick 3 different characters in WD.
a - Write 1 fact about each of them. (and page #)
b - Write 1 opinion another character has about them. (and page #)
Quick Write (5 minutes):
Predict what will happen in the next chapter.
Explain your answer with support you know about the other characters.
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