Congratulations & Happy Holidays 1975!

Congratulations & Happy Holidays 1984!

1984WR & 1975RLS Hmwk for W 12/7

Remember your departmental final exams are Wednesday 12/7 during regular class time. They will probably last an hour at most.

Bring paper and a pen/pencil.

**If you owe me any late assignments, submit them to me on Wednesday.

Friday is our last day of class. We will have conferences and you can bring food,cameras if you want. You need to be here on Friday to get your report card with your grade.

1975RLS Hmwk for M 12/5

Study for your final exams!

Chapters to be included are:

Mosaic I:
Ch. 9 Human Behavior
Ch. 10 Crime/Punishment
Ch. 5 High Tech/Low Tech
Ch. 7 Remarkable Individuals

Real Talk 2:
Ch. 5 Body Trends
Ch. 7 Law and Order
Ch. 6 Discoveries

Also know terms to be used when debating, know exclamations (worksheet with "Ouch!" (Just kidding!" etc.) and basic small talk.

There will be a written test that includes a reading with questions and a listening/speaking section. Know the chapter concepts/vocabulary as well.

1984WR Hmwk for M 12/5

1. Your 4 paragraph essay is due on Monday. If you have questions about it, email me at my nvcc account by 8am on Sunday.

2. Study for your finals! Both your comprehensive grammar test and writing test will be on Monday. Wednesday is the written departmental final given by ACLI. Friday we have student conferences.

Hang in there! We're almost finished!

If you owe me any written assignments, be sure to bring them on Monday!

1975RLS Hmwk due F 12/2

In your Mossaic I book: Do the Remarkable Individuals Reading and Pre/Post Reading Activities ( in Ch. 7)

Bring all books on Friday!

1984WR Hmwk due F 12/2

In addition to sending me your essay outline, please also do grammar packet p. 386 Ex. 19 and pg. 387 Exs. 20-21. Note: For Exs. 20-21, you only need to do the odd numbers.

1984 Essay Outline Format

Essay Outline Format

1984WR Hmwk due TH 12/1 by 7pm

Assignment 1:

To receive feedback/comments on your essay ideas before Friday's class, please put a hard copy of your essay outline in my mailbox (above the slot for Massey in AA 252 at the Alexandria campus) BEFORE 7pm on Thursday 12/1. If you must email me, email to my nvcc account. That email is on the documents you received on the first day of school.

Here are the topics you can choose from - pick 1

From AW Practice 2 on page 152 OR in the Alternative Writing Topics on page 166

Assignment 2:

Please also submit any other writings (i.e. the final draft of your comparison/contrast paragraph) if you haven't already

1975RLS Hmwk due W 11/30

1. In Mosaic I - do High Tech, Low Tech chapter exercise (putting words back in blanks) and do TOEFL iBT practice at the end of the chapter

1984Hmwk for W 11/30

1. FEG grammar quiz on Wed. Sections 13-1 through 13-5. Also read 13-6 and do Ex. immediately after 13-6

2. AW book - Essay organization chapter - read about and do practice with ordering introductions

3. Bring Of Mice and Men book to school, along with Anticipation/Reaction guide

4. Final draft of comparison/contrast paragraph due on Wednesday

1975RLS Hmwk due M 11/28

Note: Remember no classes meet the week of Thanksgiving.

1. Your PPT presentation about a remarkable person or invention from your country/culture is due Mon 11/28. Remember only to write in bullet point format on the slides, not in complete sentences. Also in your slides, you need a slide about the history/background of the remarkable person or invention, a slide about that person's accomplishments or the details of the invention, a slide about the specific impact that person or invention had on your country, and a slide about why you chose this person/invention (what it means to you personally). Your presentation should last 6-8 minutes. 4 slides is the minimum requirement - what you need to include on them is mentioned above. *Your person needs to be famous but they don't have to be an inventor. They could be a famous politician, leader, teacher, scientist, ....

2. In Mosaic I - read starting on pg. 107-110 and do related exercises #4-5 on pages 111-112.

For your information:
If you are curious about Thanksgiving, here is a link to some events that week.
http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/Thanksgiving.htm

1984WR Hmwk due M 11/28

Remember NO class Thanksgiving week!

The following assignments are due on Monday, Nov. 28th, when we next have class.
Assignment 1 - Write a detailed paragraph responding to one of the two topics.
1. Throughout "Of Mice and Men," the book brings up the issue of "having someone." Discuss the significance of this idea, along with the theme of loneliness. Be sure to include observations about the "outcasts" on the ranch. Among them are Lennie, Crooks, Candy, and Curley's wife.
One possible topic sentence for this paragraph is: In the book, “Of Mice and Men,” there are several characters who experience loneliness. ...

OR
2. Write about what you would have done in the same situation, had you been one of the characters in "Of Mice and Men." Be sure to include the name of the character, the situation from the novel that you would have handled differently, and how you would have handled it.
One possible topic sentence for this paragraph is: If I were (character’s name), I would have acted differently when (name specific event) happened.


Assignment 2 -
In the grammar packet you received today, complete Practice exercises 4 and 5.

Assignment 3 -
Finish reading OMAM. Bring the book to class for discussion on Monday! Do NOT forget!

for your information:
If you are curious about Thanksgiving, here is a link to some events that week.
http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/Thanksgiving.htm

1984 WR F 11/18 Edited Student Sentences Attached

Edited Sentences

1975RLS Hmwk due F 11/18

1. Complete the next 10 word vocab log (words, part of speech, definition, use in sentence)

2. Study the debate term/ agree and disagree term handouts from recent classes (possible quiz Friday)

3. Start thinking about the topic of your PPT presentation which will be due on the Monday after Thanksgiving (11/28). You should pick a person you consider remarkable to highlight his/her achievements. Ideally, this is someone from your culture, but it doesn't have to be.

1984WR Hmwk for FRI 11/18

1. Write the first draft of your comparison/contrast graded paragraph about school systems (see directions at the back of the chapter in your AW book, p. 122-123, I think!)

Bring your Of Mice and Men book to class on Friday! We may use it!

1975RLS Hmwk due W 11/16

1. Mosaic I: Before You Read Activities p.104-107 (Sections #1-3)

2. Research your invention (determined in class on Monday) for debate on Wednesday. Be prepared to defend/explain why your invention is the most important to humanity.

1984WR Hmwk for W 11/16

1. AW p. 112-113 Finish writing your comparison/contrast paragraph about Hawaii vs. Alaska.

2. Study for FEG Ch. 12 final grammar quiz on Wednesday. (all chapter sections)

1975RLS Hmwk due M 11/14

Mosaic I Ch. 10 Test moved to Monday.

1984WR Hmwk due M 11/14

1. Chapter 5 OMAM novel summary due Monday, along with the answers to questions about Ch. 5

2. Comparison paragraph about 2 OMAM characters due Monday.

3. Grammar packet Ex. 25-27 on pages 364-366 due Monday (Chapter Quiz on Wednesday)

1975RLS Hmwk for Fri 11/11

Mosaic I Ch. 10 Test on Friday (see Self Reflection Log page: 245 to help you prepare)

1984WR Hmwk due F 11/11

1. Answer the questions about Ch. 5 in OMAM.

2. Complete the Compare and Contrast Chart Graphic Organizer about 2 characters in OMAM.

3. Write your first draft of a comparison/contrast paragraph about 2 characters in OMAM.

Bring the OMAM book to class on Friday!

1975RLS Hmwk due W 11/9

1. In your Mosaic I book, reread the Eye Witness story (pages 232-236) and write a one paragraph response explaining why you think the witness suddenly decided not to help the police in identifying a suspect. (The end of the story hints at/suggests the answer.)

2. Do Ex. 3 on page 237 and the TOEFL iBT on pages 239-241.

1984WRHmwk due W 11/9

1. Do the handout on comparison/contrast signal words received in class on Monday 11/7.

2. Study for your FEG grammar quiz on Sections 12-1 to 12-5 (the first packet you received.)

3. Be ready to discuss OMAM Ch. 5 and compare/contrast 2 characters from the story in class on Wednesday. Bring your book!

1975RLS Hmwk for M 11/7

1. Mosaic I: page 222-223 Do Activities in Before You Read Sections #1-2.

1984WR Hmwk due M 11/7

1. Finish your process paragraph about how to apply to NOVA as an international student.
•Apply online (passport in advance)
•Send: transcript from previous high school/college, financial statement, passport
•Nova gives I-20
•Get your Visa
•Then plan your trip
•Take your placement test and pay for classes/register

2. Finish the handout about clauses and phrases

3. Finish OMAM Ch. 5

Bring OMAM and your grammar packet to class on Monday, in addition to your AW book.

1975RLS Hmwk for F 11/4

1. Find, read and be prepared to discuss a recent article about the issue of crime/punishment. This article needs to be relevant within the last year, but it can be about crime/punishment in any country.

2. Be prepared to explain/talk about the criminal justice system (crime/punishment) in your country. Have the vocab words you will need ready.

1984WR Hmwk for F 11/4

1. In the grammar packet, read 12-3 and do Ex. 6 on page 347.

2. WRite down in numbered sentences the steps for applying to NOVA's international student program.

Tommy - Your descriptive paragraph is due on Friday.

*Everyone - remember we will be discussing OMAM Ch. 5 next week, so start reading!

1975RLS Hmwk for W 11/2

Find, read and bring in an article for discussion/debate in the class about an issue related to body image/appearance/self esteem.

1984WR Hmwk for W 11/2

AW: p. 102-103 Practice 3 Parts B and C.

1975RLS Hmwk for M 10/31

Make your 4th vocab log, including word, part of speech, definition and use in an original sentence.

Feel free to include words you learn over the Halloween weekend.

Enjoy!

1984WR Hmwk due M10/31

1. Write a summary of Ch. 4 in OMAM (due Monday.)

2. Correct your descriptive paragraph and submit your new draft with the old draft, etc. underneath it on Monday.

3. FEG Ch. 11 Quiz Sections 11-1 to 11-8 on Monday.

Happy Halloween!

(Here are some websites for ideas on how to celebrate)

http://dc.about.com/od/childrensactivities/a/Halloween.htm

http://www.examiner.com/nutrition-in-washington-dc/happening-halloween-traditions-the-region

http://www.dcpages.com/Events/Holidays/Halloween/

1975RLS Hmwk for F 10/28

1. Continue preparing your TV commercials for Friday. You will have 30 minutes in class to complete the script and practice together before presenting. If you need props for the ad, bring them to class.


Also, remember that we are having a Halloween costume contest around 3pm, roughly between the two classes.

(You can make your own costume using what you already own, but there are also costume stores like Party City, which is conveniently located near NOVA's Alexandria Campus.)Address: Bailey''s Crossroads, VA, 5522 Leesburg Pike, Suite B, Falls Church, VA 22041, Store #17, tel.(703) 998-0111

I will be dressed up! Hope you will too.

1984WR Hmwk for F 10/28

1. Finish answering the OMAM novel questions for Ch. 4 and submit your answers.
2. In the FEG grammar packet received today, do Ex. 14 p.320, Ex. 15 p.322, and Ex. 16 p.324 (read 11-7 first).

Bring your OMAM book to class on Friday! Don't forget.

Also, remember that we are having a Halloween costume contest at the end of class.

(You can make your own costume using what you already own, but there are also costume stores like Party City, which is conveniently located near NOVA's Alexandria Campus.)Address: Bailey''s Crossroads, VA, 5522 Leesburg Pike, Suite B, Falls Church, VA 22041, Store #17, tel.(703) 998-0111

I will be dressed up! Hope you will too.

1975RLS Hmwk for W 10/26

1. Find and bring in 2 advertisements to class - make sure one ad includes the picture of a woman and one ad includes the picture of a man - try to find advertisements that you think are directed at/marketing to someone your age

1984WR Hmwk due W 10/26

1. Complete the prewriting cluster diagram and write the first draft of your descriptive paragraph (see AW pgs. 72-73). Directions are in the "Try It Out! section.

2. Study for your grammar quiz on articles and count/noncount nouns. (See the packet you received on Friday to study.)

3. Finish reading OMAM Ch. 4 and bring the book to class.

1975RLS Hmwk due M 10/24

1. Complete your 3rd vocab log (10 words, their part of speech, definition and example of usage in a sentence YOU create.) Submit on paper.

1984WR Hmwk for M 10/24

1. FEG grammar handout packet given in class - read sec 11-1 and 11-2 and do Ex. 1 p. 311, Ex. 2 p. 312, and Ex. 4 p. 313

2. On blog, go to: ESLA 1984 Samples, go to OMAM Descrip Para Activity, do pages 1,2,and 4 (not 3) - you do not need to write a paragraph.

Remember you need to have finished reading OMAM Ch. 4 by this Monday - bring the book to class too!

1975RLS Hmwk for F 10/21

In Mosaic 1 - do the Before You Read activities on pages 208-210, including reading the introduction. We will read the passage together in class.

1984Hmwk for F 10/21

1. AW pg. 63-4 Do Practice 2 #2-3.

2. In the "Sensory Words" handout received in class, review the vocabulary for the five senses (sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste). In each category, pick 5 words you don't know and look them up in a dictionary and define them. Bring this to class. Also, complete the Smelling the Roses activity. (You only need to answer the 6 questions. You do NOT need to write a description yet!)

*In addition to bringing your AW book, also bring your FEG grammar book to class on Friday.

1975RLS Hmwk for W 10/19

1. Look up and define the terms "nature" and "nurture."

2. Look for articles online about the Nature vs. Nurture debate. List arguments in favor/ in support of each.

3. Be prepared to discuss and provide your own opinion in class on Wednesday.

1984WR Hmwk due W 10/19

1. Complete the AW readings and exercises given to you in a packet on Monday. Do this on SEPARATE paper.

2. Continue reading OMAM Ch. 4 - You need to finish this by next Monday.

1975RLS Hmwk for M 10/17

Conferences in class Monday - be there or be square!

1984WR Hmwk for M 10/17

1. Bring your OMAM book and completed character grid (you you received last Friday before the midterms.

Note: We will also have conferences Monday.

1984WR/1975RLS Midterms on F 10/14

1984: Your grammar midterm is Friday.

1975: Your speaking midterm is Friday.

1975 RLS Hmwk for W 10/12

What You Need to Study 1975

Of Mice and Men Ch 3 Summary

OMAM Ch 3 Summary

1984WR Hmwk due W 10/12

Study for your Grammar and Writing Midterms!

In your AW book, you need to review Ch. 1, 2, 3, and 5.

In your FEG book, you need to review Ch. 10 on the Active and Passive Voice. Also study the appendix handout combinations A-D about prepositions, the handout with prepositions of time, place and direction and all verb tense review sheets given in class.

In OMAM, you need to have finished reading Ch. 1-3.

Also, remember to be on time and bring paper and pens/pencils/erasers!

Here are some useful websites to help you review grammar:
http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/blgrquiz_prep3.htm
http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/active-passive.html
http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/grammar-5-tenses.htm
http://www.eslbee.com/verb_tenses.htm

RLS Summary from Class

The article “Building Strong Relationships” is about how to have several different kinds of successful relationships. It references many sources for its research findings, including a Washington, D.C. based organization, a psychological study, and a website. First, it mentions the organization, Advocates for Youth, which cites a list of three traits that make a family happy. These traits are committing to family, appreciating each family member, and spending time with family. Second, it details a psychological study about a prenuptial survey that helps people have a successful marriage. This survey compares similarities and differences in a couple’s individual personalities in order to match the right couples. Finally, the article discusses a website one school system in California uses to give advice to teachers. This website helps teachers instruct their students how to socialize effectively with people around them by having social training included in their language arts classes. In conclusion, there are many different ways to help foster strong relationships, and this research provides some examples.

1975RLS Hmwk due FRI 10/7

1 - Study for your Midterms next week - Review relevant chapters in RT2 and Mosaic 1.

Bring both books to class on Friday.

1984WR Hmwk due THURSDAY 10/6 and FRI 10/7

1 DUE THURSDAY - Submit your first and second drafts of your narrative paragraph, including the grading rubric (staple the first draft on the bottom, second draft on top of that, and the grading rubric on the very top). By 7pm on Thursday night, have this work in my mailbox at the Alexandria campus in AA 252 (College ESL Department) - in the slot above my name "Massey." ONLY If you are Dahee, Fulya or Tommy, you can email it to me at: ecatesby@gmail.com by 7pm tomorrow.

2 - DUE FRIDAY Remember to study for your preposition quiz on prepositions of time, location and direction. Your quiz will be FRIDAY!

Bring all of your books on Friday! Also bring the OMAM Ch 3 summaries that we started in class on Wednesday. We will continue to work on them on Friday.

RLS 1975 Pros and Cons List

Pros Cons Coed Dorm

1975RLS Hmwk due W 10/5

1. See the attached pro/con list of ideas related to the co-ed dorm article. Research and include 2 additional arguments of your own that support both the pros and cons of co-ed dorms. We will use this for a debate on Wednesday.

2. Write a summary of the Single Sex Dorm article we discussed on Monday. I will collect this and comment on it.

3. Start reviewing for next week's midterm.

1984WR Hmwk due W 10/5

1. Study for the Quiz on Prep Combinations A-D in the handout from your FEG book.

2. Review Prepositions of Time and do Ex. 1 on page 145 from Friday's handout.

3. Freewrite for 15 minutes about anything that comes to mind. I will check this in class on Wednesday.

*Remember to bring your OMAM book to class on Wednesday. We will discuss Ch. 3 then.

1975RLS Article to Read for Monday!!

Single Sex Dorm Article

1975RLS Hmwk due 10/3

1. Check the blog on Sunday after 2 pm. I will post a link to a newspaper article for you to read before Monday's class, and we will do activities with this article in class on Monday.

2. Look at your syllabus and the topics we are covering in class. Think of two additional topics for discussion that interest you. Write them down and bring them in on a piece of paper. We will try to incorporate these topics into future lessons.

3. Note: Your next vocab log is due on Wed. (10/5)

1984WR Hmwk for 10/3

1. Write the rough draft of your narrative paragraph about a memorable event in your life (see AW p. 36 Steps 1-3). Submit your first draft on Monday. Follow proper paragraph format (see p. 3 in AW).

2. Study for a quiz on Preposition Combinations. Note: I will give this quiz Wednesday so that you can get a handout first.

3. You need to be finished reading Chapter 3 in OMAM by Wednesday (10/5)

1975RLS Hmwk due F 9/30

For Your PPT Presentation:
•Decide on a social issue that interests you and your partner.
•Conduct research about that issue.
•Present a 7-10 minute PPT about that issue to the class.
Include:
Background Info. on the issue: Who, What, When, Where and Why? (1-2 slides);
Current popular views/opinions on the issue(1-2 slides);
What people are doing about the problem (1-2 slides);
Your opinion of the issue and what to do about the problem (1-2 slides);
Provide discussion questions for the class and facilitate a 3-5 minute discussion.

1984WR Hmwk due F 9/30

1. Review Grammar book Appendix Combinations starting on p. 402 in some books, p. 453in others. We will work more with this on Friday in class.)

2. In AW, do activities B and C on pages 26-28, including the Try it Out!

1975RLS Hmwk due W 9/28

Think about a social issue that interests you and bring in a newspaper or magazine article about it. Read it and be prepared to discuss it with a partner. You will then plan a PPT presentation about the issue with questions for class discussion. The PPT is due on Friday when you and your partner will present the issue and discuss it with the class.

Social issues are matters which directly or indirectly affect a person or many members of a society and are considered to be problems, controversies related to moral values, or both. Examples include: Censorship, corruption, divorce, drug laws, family values, feminism, gay rights, overpopulation, immigration, media influence, racism, sexism, poverty, violence, war, etc. (These are a few we have discussed, but there are many more. Choose any social issue that interests you.)

1984WR Hmwk due W 9/28

1. Complete the first page of the Writing Activities handout (pg. 78 - given in class). For Activity 10 - choose 1 and write for only 15 minutes. Try to write the whole time. Don't stop to worry about grammar or organization of ideas. Freewrite - submit in class on Wednesday. For Activity 11 - Just answer the questions in complete sentences.

2. Continue reading OMAM Ch. 3

Bring your grammar book on Wednesday.

1975RLS Hmwk due M 9/26

1. Read an article in the Washington Post. Bring it to class on Monday. Be prepared to summarize the article orally (in spoken words) in a small group and have discussion questions ready to talk about the article in your group.

2. Complete a KWL chart (What You Know/ Want to Know) and then, after doing the reading (What You Learned) from the Mosaic I Reading starting on pg. 67.

1984WR Hmwk for M 9/26

1. Study for paragraph quiz on unity, coherence, etc.

2. Study for Grammar Quiz Sections 10-1 through 10-8 (but not 10-6) on Active/Passive.

3. Write a narrative paragraph about one of the two picture scenes from the handout received in class on Friday. (robbery or man being ticketed.)

4. Bring all other completed work to class on Monday, including OMAM novel and discussion sheets received in class on Friday.

1975RLS Hmwk due F 9/23

1. Summarize the article we discussed in class today.
A link to this article is attached:
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/65822298?access_key=key-2ndhq4ptfesut5rmzvvx
2. Complete your second vocab log (10 words - part of speech, definition, sentence)

1984WR Hmwk due F 9/23

1. AW pages 90-91. Correct the paragraphs (B and Ex. 1)
2. Write a narrative paragraph that tells a story about something that was a first for you. Include time signal words (see page 83 for examples.) Possible ideas: The first time I fell in love; The first time I dreamt in English; The first time I traveled abroad, ....
3. Complete Ex. 15 on page 291 in the Passive/Active handout packet received today.
(Bring this packet to class on Friday. You will not need your book, but you will need the packet.)
4. Bring your Of Mice and Men book to class on Friday and be ready to discuss it.

***Remember to study for the quiz on Ch.3 and Ch. 5 (in Ch. 3 - Punctuation; In Ch. 5 - logical division of ideas; transitions; coherence; run ons vs. comma splices. Also see Unity p. 67 in book. Friday's quiz will be to correct a paragraph that relates to these issues.)

1975RLS Hmwk due W 9/21

Write a summary of the front page article entitled "Disputed Territory." This was the front page article we read for homework over the weekend in the Washington Post.

1984WR Hmwk due W 9/21

1. Submit your third draft of your A Person Who Has Made a Difference paragraph, along with your second and first draft and outline.

2. Complete AW p. 86 Part B.

3. Complete Ex. 10 on pages 284-285 in the Passive/Active exercise packet received in class.

1975RLS Hmwk due M 9/19

1. Mosaic I Focus on Testing p. 52-54

2. Read Sunday's front page article in the Washington Post and highlight the most important information. Try to figure out the main idea behind the article. Write dowwn questions if you have any.

1984WR Hmwk for M 9/19

1. AW p. 79 Try it Out! (with detailed outline - see format p.54)

2. Finish your paragraph about a holiday that is meaningful in your country (started in class - class model attached below)

3. Finish reading OMAM Ch. 2

(Model from Class)
Thanksgiving is a meaningful holiday in my culture for several reasons. It is a day to give thanks. On this day, people interrupt their usual routine to gather with loved ones and celebrate blessings in their lives. A large meal around the table is usually involved, and many people say prayers in honor of friends and family. In addition to giving thanks, people also use Thanksgiving as a time of reflection. In America’s classrooms, children reflect on history, specifically on America’s role in the suffering of Native Americans. In the effort to make a contribution to society and the needy, there are many volunteer efforts on this day. Everyone in America celebrates Thanksgiving differently, but these are some common examples of what holds true for all America.

1975RLS Hmwk due FRI 9/16

1. Mosaic I Pre-reading activities 1 and 2 on pages 40-42. We will complete the reading in-class on Friday.

2. Watch the news on tv for 10 minutes both today 9/14 and tomorrow 9/15.

1975RLS Model Summary

Whole class summary: “Saved after 3 ½ months adrift”

In the article “Saved after 3 ½ months adrift,” James W. Crawley writes about an old man who survived on his sailboat for a long time. He was found by a Navy war ship in Costa Rica far away from his home port in Long Beach after being adrift for 100 days. His sailboat had been damaged by a storm, and he couldn’t contact anyone because his radio was destroyed. To survive, he had to eat seafood and drink rainwater. Nobody knew he was missing because he doesn’t have family, and he didn’t tell anyone where he was going. Fortunately, a war ship saw his boat, so he was rescued. This situation shows that it is important to report to the authorities before sailing.

1984WR Hmwk due F 9/16

1. AW page 56 - Practice B. Create a detailed outline of this paragraph. Use the model on page 54 to help structure your outline.

2. Memorize and know the meaning of the following intransitive verbs. Note intransitive verbs can NEVER be passive because he don't take an object.

Intransitive verbs: agree, appear, arrive, become, come, die, exist, fall, flow, go, happen, laugh, live, occur, rain, rise, seem, sit, sleep, sneeze, stand, stay, talk wait, walk

Remember that you need to have finished reading Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 by next Monday.

1975RLS Hmwk due W 9/14

1. Read the news article given in class entitled, "Saved after 3 1/2 months adrift."

2. Underline or highlight all important information you think should be in the summary (answers to WH questions, etc.)

3. Write a topic sentence for the summary. Follow the format suggested on the handout under "Reporting on a News Report."

1984WR Hmwk due W 9/14

1. AW - read pages 47-49 and do Practice 6 and 7.

2. Edit and complete the second draft of your "A Person Who Has Made a Difference" paragraph. When you submit this on Wednesday, include the outline and first draft underneath the second draft, which should be written on SEPARATE PAPER. (NO exceptions.)

Also, bring your grammar book to class, in addition to your AW book.

1975RLS Hmwk due M 9/12

1. Read and bring in Monday's Express Cover Story (the article displayed on the front page.)

2. Read and bring in a comic strip. (You can find these online or in a paper, like Sunday's Washington Post)

3. Complete and turn in your first vocabulary log. -10 words (pt of speech, definition and original sentence on paper that I will collect).

4. *Email me your PPT presentations from today. Safana will do hers in class on Monday. Anyone else who missed Friday's class should also be ready to present on Monday.

1984WR due M 9/12

Complete handout packet about verb tenses and paragraph structure. (BUT Don't do the last page with the hamburger.)

Start reading OMAM Ch. 2.

1975 RLS Hmwk due F 9/9

2 Part PPT Presentation due Friday:

Minimum of 5 slides -
Slide 1: First Impressions of Your Culture (from at least 3 street interviews)
Slide 2: About the Size of Your City or Country
Slide 3: About the Climate
Slide 4: About the Lifestyle
Slide 5: Choice - Something Else You Want to Share about Your Culture (Important Leader, Mini-History, Favorite Vacation Spot, etc.)

Speak for at least 6 min. Include a map and pictures. Use key words only in the PPT.

1984WR Hmwk for F 9/9

1. AW - read pages 15-20 about the Writing Process.

2. On your own paper, complete Try it Out! activities in AW on pgs. 17 and 18

Note: Here is the OMAM Chapter 1 summary we wrote in class today.

Chapter one in “Of Mice and Men” is about two friends, Lennie and George, who are traveling around California looking for work. In the opening scene/first, it is very calm in nature. They are walking along the river. They have just run away from a city because Lennie got them in trouble. They are talking about going to the ranch in another city. George complains that Lennie always makes mistakes, and they lose their job. In the final scene/finally/to conclude chapter one, they talk about their dream to be together and raise pigs and cows. They want to have their own farm.

1984 WR Hmwk due W 9/7

1. Finish reading Of Mice and Men (OMAM) Ch. 1

2. Write a paragraph about the novel. Choose 1 of these 3 prompts:

a - Give your impression (opinion, feelings) of one of the characters.

b - Explain the relationship between the two main characters and give your opinion.

c - Write about a time when you felt like one of the characters in the book feels.

Paragraph requirements: about 8-10 sentences or 1 page, double-spaced, follow formatting in AW Ch. 1 for handwritten assignments

*If you had trouble on the quiz, do some verb tense activities on the blog under Grammar Lessons or English Online.

1975 RLS Hmwk due F 9/2

1. Quiz Friday on Suffixes and Prefixes in Mosaic I (pgs. 9, 22 and 23) and on the suffix -less. The quiz will start at 3:30pm.

2. Complete the TOEFL iBT Test in Mosaic I on pages 25-26.

3. In Real Talk 2 on page 6, use 4 of the vocabulary review terms in your own original dialogue. I will collect these.

Buy your books before Friday if you don't already have them! Otherwise, make copies (borrow from a classmate and copy Ch. 1 in both books.)

1984 WR Hmwk for F 9/2

1. AW page 13 Ex. 2 and 3

2. Edit your paragraph about a classmate (from Monday's interview). Focus on correcting capitalization errors, subject-verb agreement errors and verb tense errors.

3. Study for Verb Tense quiz on Friday. (We will play a review game before the quiz. Ask questions then.) Study your handouts/packets about verb tenses.

*Continue reading Ch. 1 in Of Mice and Men. You need to have read at least half of Ch. 1 by Friday.

Buy your books before Friday if you don't already have them! Otherwise, make copies (borrow the Academic Writing book from a classmate and copy Ch. 1.)

1975 RLS Hmwk for W 8/31

1. Complete the Before You Read, Reading and After You Read Exs. in MI pages 16-22). Stop before Strategy. Record your answers on separate paper.

2. Write a one page minimum response to the turning point question. Follow proper formatting.

3. Watch the news for 10 minutes.

1984 WR Hmwk for W 8/31

1. Write a 150-200 word paragraph (the front of one page, double-spaced) that introduces the classmate you interviewed in class. Focus on writing complete sentences and using the correct verb tense. Include answers to some of the following questions in your composition.
What is your name?
Where were you born?
Tell me a little bit about your family.
What languages do you speak?
Where did you go to school?
What were your favorite/least favorite subjects in school?
Tell about jobs that you have had in the past or have now.
Why are you learning English?
What is your goal or your dream?
Do you have any special talents?
Do you have any hobbies?
What do you do in your free time?

2. Complete Exercise 2 in your Tense Overview handout (about verbs).

3. Continue reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 1. We will do an activity with this on Friday. Make sure you have read at least half of the chapter by then. (Finish Ch. 1 by Sept. 7)

Announcement for 1984 WR and 1975 RLS

Because of the possible bad weather and recent earthquake, I highly recommend that all of you sign up for NOVA Alert on the internet. Do it tonight!

Here is the link: https://alert.nvcc.edu/register.php

Signing up allows you to receive text messages on your phone that update you about any school closings or other important events/changes at school or in the area.

Be safe this weekend. Go to the grocery store. Hopefully, everything will be fine and I'll see you Monday. Enjoy your weekend. Do your homework. ;)

1975 RLS Hmwk for M 8/29

1. MI (Mosaic I): #2 p. 7; #3 p. 8; #4 p.8
AND Read Pgs. 12-13 A & B

2. Write about your first impression of the United States. (Journal entry, 1 page, double spaced, minimum length) Be sure to detail your experience. We will share some of these in class.

3. Watch the news for 10 min.

1984WR Hmwk for M 8/29

1. Complete the Verb Tenses Chart handout

2. Rewrite the sentences using descriptive words (Handout: Replace Vague Vocab)

3. Start Ch. 1 in OMAM (Of Mice and Men). If you don't have this book, you can buy it at many bookstores or check it out at your local library.

For Monday's class, you will need your Writing book and the novel. You will not need your Grammar book.

1975 RLS Hmwk for FRI 8/26

1. Read a front page article from the Washington Post, New York Times or Express (metro paper). Print it out or bring in the hard copy to class on Friday and be ready to discuss and summarize it in class.

2. Answer the following questions on paper:
a. Of reading, listening and speaking, which skill are you most comfortable with? Why?
b. Of reading, listening and speaking, which skill are you least comfortable with? Why?
c. How do you practice these skills outside of the classroom in the real world?

3. Buy your books.

Be on time to class. Today I kept you a little late. Normally, class will end a few minutes early.

See you Friday! I enjoyed meeting all of you!

1984WR Hmwk for FRI 8/26

1. Write about something you enjoy doing. Be sure to include details and explain why you like it. (Minimum of 7 sentences, double-spaced, hand-written - follow the Format Guidelines handout you received today)

2. Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
a. What do you consider a strength OR weakness in your writing?
b. What do you already know about writing a good paragraph in English? Use terms you know.
c. What are your motivations/reasons for taking this class? What do you expect to learn in this class?

3. Buy your books.

Be on time on Friday. We will have a quick 5 question quiz at 12:45 on classroom expectations for students.

I'm looking forward to a great semester! It was nice to meet you.

Back to School Again!

ATTN 1973 RLS for TH 8/11

Conferences tomorrow are at 1pm. Be in class at 1pm. If you want to take a class picture, bring your camera. You will also get your report card then.

1973RLS Hmwk for W 8/10

Study for your Final Exam tomorrow.

Included: All chapters we have studied since the MT - Rding Ch. 4 & 8 and L/S Ch. 8 & 10. Also review any other handouts we have used - including comparative and superlative forms, idioms, pronunciation handouts, etc.

Format:
Part 1: Reading and Summary
Part 2: Vocab (see words we reviewed yesterday - the list is on the blog)
Part 3: Listening comprehension questions (like on the midterm)

See you tomorrow. Study and get some rest. This test starts at 12pm tomorrow. Do not be late. Good luck. If you have any questions, you can ask them at the beginning of class (first ten minutes).

1973 RLS Hmwk for TU 8/9

Study the following vocabulary covered after the midterm. We will play a review game with these words tomorrow. Some of them will be on Wednesday's exam.

Reading Chapter 4 words: p. 83
turn, laws, motion, fine, landmarks, procedures, gesture, measure, residents

Reading Chapter 8 words: p. 183
suspenseful, envious, concentrate, dissatisfied, behavior, aural, visual media, paralyze, petrify

L/S Chapter 8 words: p. 195
brand, conflict, consumer, standard of living, significant, phenomenon, see eye to eye, can’t stand, don’t/doesn’t care for, identify with

L/S Chapter 10 words: p. 243
prayer, ritual, due, symbolism, symbolize, involve, fascinating, silly, allowed, focus on

Tomorrow will be the L/S question section of your final. Make sure you are here. This will be the second half of class.

On a separate note, here is the link if you want to go to the outdoor movie in D.C. tonight. People bring their dinner and blankets and have a picnic there. If you decide to go, it gets crowded, so come early to get a good spot to see the movie. http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/Screengreen.htm

1973 RLS Hmwk for M 8/8

1 - Find and bring in a comic from Sunday's Washington Post or other source (newspaper or online website). Print/bring the comic strip to class and be ready to discuss what you think it means and why you think it is or isn't funny. Consider: Does it include sarcasm or irony?

2 - Start your review for the final exam (on Wednesday). It will cover whatever we have discussed since the midterm.

1973 RLS Hmwk for FRI 8/5 Part 2

First, see Part 1 below about the 15 vocab words you need to define and use in a sentence.

Second, write a paragraph that uses comparative adjective forms and examples that support the comparisons. Your paragraph can be about 2 people or 2 cultures and the differences between them in terms of people's personalities and dress or cultural traditions and superstitions. Your paragraph should be at least 7 sentences.

Third, study for your Entertainment and Media Reading Test. Tomorrow we will take the test.

*Remember to email me your Celebrations PPT if you have not already.

1973 RLS Hmwk for Fri 8/5 Part 1

AdjsBrainstormAug4

1973 RLS Hmwk for TH 8/4

1. If you didn't do your Celebrations presentation PPT today, it is due tomorrow and needs to show that you spent time and followed directions if you want a good grade.

2. Find 2 news articles about the same topic/event (from the tv, newspapers, magazines or internet). If possible, print and bring for tomorrow. Be prepared to discuss the event, any differences/similarities in how the event was covered and why.

1973 RLS Hmwk due W Aug 3

Ceremonies Activity PPT

1973 RLS Hmwk for TU 8/2

1. Do Ex. 1 on page 174-175 in reading book.
2. Start research on Ceremonies around the World handout. You will do a PPT presentation on this on Wednesday. First, complete the handout for tomorrow. You need to interview at least 1 classmate and do research on the internet in English on at least 1 additional culture not in our classroom. Also include information on how your country/culture performs this ceremony.

*Our Spelling Bee will be tomorrow.

1973 RLS Hmwk for M Aug 1

1. In your Reading book, read and do activities #5-6 on pages 161-166.
2. Study for Monday's Spelling Bee: use the words from the handout given in class (worksheet 49 - A Spelling Challenge) and study Rding Ch. 4 Self Assessment Log words and L/S Ch. 8 Self Assessment Log words. The winner will get a prize.

Enjoy your weekend.

1973 RLS Hmwk for F July 29

On page 180 in your L/S book, choose 2 of the 3 generations and find out about fads for those generations in your country. Then try to interview 3 people here in the U.S./local area about fads popular in their generation. Then continue to research them briefly on the internet. We will discuss this tomorrow.

1973 RLS Hmwk for TH July 28

1. Reading book - page 81-82 Read and answer questions.

2. Study for Reading Ch 4 Test Tomorrow (look at p. 83)

- Be on time tomorrow. We may do the test first.

1973 RLS Hmwk for WED July 27

Conduct internet research on laws, rules and regulations in your building, neighborhood, city or country.

Find out about when they were established, why, what the consequences are for breaking them, and provide your opinion of them.

For more information about this assignment, see Reading book page 80 Ex. 6

1973 RLS Hmwk for TU July 26

1. Reading Ch. 4 page 68 Exercise 8
2. Write out directions from your home to our school in your own words.

1973RLS Hmwk for Mon 7/25

1. Come for the Speaking section of your midterm and your Midterm conference at your assigned time. Do NOT be late. No excuses.

2. Return for class at 1:30pm. We will have class from 1:30-3:00pm on Monday.

For Friday's Midterm

Study for tomorrow's Midterm (Rayan will also do his PPT tomorrow):

Here's what will be on the midterm
1. Reading and summary section, with questions you need to answer.
2. Fill in the blank with vocabulary from below. Word choices will be listed.
3. Listening section with questions you need to answer.
4. Speaking section with conversation questions you created today.

For vocab- see below. Good luck!

Ch 1 Reading Words:

Nouns: Verbs: Adjectives:

Developing nations Attend Abroad

Industrialization Charge

Internationalism Differ

Postsecondary

Recreation

Tuition

Distance Learning

Materials

Resources

Scores


Ch. 1 L/S Words:

Expressions: Nouns: Verbs: Adjectives:

Sign up for Laboratory Get kicked out Amused

Be into Experiment Take notes Worried

Plagarism Fail a course

Requirement Get ahead

T.A.

Lecture


Ch. 3 Reading Words:

Nouns: Adjectives:

Additives Frozen

Carbohydrates Universal

Dairy Home-cooked

Fats

Minerals

Protein

Nutrients

Ingredients

Dessert

Fiber

Cholesterol


Ch. 4/5 L/S Words:

Expressions: Verb: Nouns:

In the mood Complain Automation

Benefit Bottom line

Afford Competition

Transfer Economy

Illness

Salary

Cost of living

Maternity leave

Policy

Ch. 6 Reading Words:

Nouns: Verbs: Adjectives:

Architecture Contradict Ancient

Civilization Contribute Social

Discoveries Interrupt Enthusiastic

Legacy Invent

Media Wait on

Medicine Whisper

Greet

Insult

Experience

Describe

Develop

Ch. 6 L/S Words:

Expressions: Nouns: Verbs: Adjectives:

Catch up on Misunderstanding Bow Appropriate

Stay in touch Title Illustrate Embarrassing

1973 RLS Hmwk for TH July 21

1 - If you finished your presentation today, email me your PPT.
2 - If you didn't do your presentation today, you will need to do it tomorrow and email me your PPT.

3 - Start studying for Friday's midterm. Review the vocabulary we have studied in all of the chapters in your Rding and L/S books and have questions ready to ask if anything we discussed/learned in those chapters is confusing or unclear to you.

1973 RLS Hmwk for Tu July 19

1. Complete the handout, "Achievements of My Culture." (This assignment is due tomorrow.)

2. Out of the four achievements you research, be prepared to do a 5 min. PPT presentation on 1 of them (due Wednesday).

If you were absent - you can get the assignment tomorrow.

1973 RLS Hmwk due Mon 7/18

1. In Rding Book - do After You Read activities on pages 111-114 (top)
Be sure to write down your answers.

2. Do another Street/Stranger Interview about Culture.
Steps:
1 - Write down five questions of your own about Cultures of the World/ Cross-cultural conversation/ the meaning of the word "culture" / Cultural Experiences and Stereotypes, etc.
2 - Email me the list of your 5 questions tonight by midnight (Fri 7/15) and I will respond by Saturday morning.
3 - Find at least 2 people to interview, using these questions. Record their answers.
Note: The main purpose of this activity is to help you become comfortable practicing your English outside the classroom. Make mistakes - it's ok. You learn by making mistakes. We will talk about your experiences in class on Monday. Think about the first interview you did. What can you do differently this time to make the interview better?

Good luck and see you Monday.
(My email addresses are on the paper you received the first day of class.)

1973 RLS Hmwk for FRI 7/15

Homewk:

1. L/S book #8 Outlining – pg. 86 (audio script on page 275-6) Complete the outline using the symbols/abbreviations you know

2. L/S book #10 p. 88 Fill in the blank

3. Watch the news for 10 minutes (not the weather) and be prepared to report back about 1 main news topic and 2-3 details of the newscast

1973 RLS Hmwk for TH July 14

Same homework due tomorrow as last night

-Research about your job

-Interview a Stranger about their job

1973 Hmwk for WED 7/13

1. Research on the internet in English about a job you want in the United States.

Questions to Consider:
a - What job do you want?
b - How can you get that job? What skills does it require? What qualifications, training and education, if any, do you need?
c - Where can you work? What businesses, etc. hire people for your job?
d - Include the websites of the places wher you can work (at least 3.)

Take notes on these answers. You need to do this assignment for tomorrow.

2 - Interview about jobs - see page 98 in your L/S book.

In addition to the four questions listed, you need to think of and write down 2-3 additional questions to ask the person you interview about their job history. This assignment is due Thursday. You need to speak in English with someone not from your culture or language background when you do this assignment and write down your questions, along with their answers.

1973 RLS Hmwk for TU July 12

In your reading book, Do the Before You Read, Reading on "Global Diet Choices," and After You Read (pgs. 42-47).
Answer the After You Read questions on pages 46-47 on Separate paper.

Email me your PPT presentations on your previous school, if you have them.

1973 RLS Hmwk due M 7/11

1. Read 1 main article in the Express paper. Bring the article to class and be prepared to talk about it and give your opinion on the topic.

You can find the Express paper near metro stations.

You can also find it online:

http://www.expressnightout.com/printedition/

To get the paper online: Select July 8 on the calendar or July 11 if available.
Then, cleck Launch Reader or Download PDF. Remember to print the article you read.

2. Listen to people talk over the weekend. See if there are 2 expressions, vocabulary or slang you hear that you don't understand. Write the words down and bring them to class.

3. (Some students need to do their school presentations on Monday. Remember to email your PPTs to yourselves.)

Enjoy your weekend.

1973 RLS Hmwk due FRI 7/8

In class presentations due tomorrow: My School in (Country)

Requirements: PPT, include visuals & important words/phrases only, bullet point format, 5-7 minutes of speaking

The goal of this presentation is to practice giving a presentation - speaking, not reading from a screen. Do NOT write out what you are going to say. Use the words you include on the PPT to “trigger” your memory. Then explain each slide to the class. *No copying.

Listeners: At the end of the presentation, you will need to have 2 questions ready to ask the presenter. This could be a clarification question, request for more information, etc.

Background of the School
o Location/Name
o History – Founder/Date, Original Purpose of School, How It’s Changed
o Course Offerings – What subjects can you study there?
o Graduation Requirements for students

Admissions Requirements (if any)

School Policies
o Expectations of Students - Rules
o Expectations of Teachers – Rules

Teachers and Teaching Styleso How Teachers and Students Interact
o What a classroom looks like
o What resources are available

Your Ideal school
o Similarities to your school
o Differences from your school

Questions and Answers (Students Question You)


Reflections (do later, not due tomorrow) – My School vs. NOVA’s ACLI

1973 RLS Hmwk for TH 7/7

Welcome to ESLA 1973: Reading, Listening and Speaking.

It was great to meet all of you.

Here is your homework for tomorrow:
#1 Get your books. We will start studying Ch. 1 in both books this week.

#2 In the Reading book - do pages 10-13 (Including written responses to Section 2 on page 11 and Section 3 on page 13)

#3 Be on time to class tomorrow!

...Also I know the room is very cold. We are trying to fix it. Bring a jacket for tomorrow (just in case) if you tend to get cold. I know that I will bring one!

Have a great night. Get some rest. This will be a BUSY 5 weeks!

1984 Writing Students!

Congratulations on finishing a very demanding 5 week class!

I enjoyed getting to know you all and hope that you will stay in touch.

Enjoy your break.

*Remember that Session II (Reading, Listening and Speaking) starts July 6th - this Wed.
*Also if you didn't come to the conferences, you can pick up your report card in the ACLI office.

Happy Birthday America!

1984 WR Last Day Conferences

Conferences at 2:15pm in our classroom.

Be there to pick up your report card and discuss your grades.

This is NOT optional.

*Bring a camera if you want.

1984WR Hmwk for W 6/29

Remember that we have our departmental writing final tomorrow.

Be sure to be on time. You will NOT have extra time if you are late.
Bring something to write with (a pen or pencil) and paper.

Also, tomorrow would be a good day to take a class picture so bring your cameras!

We are almost done! YAY!

1984WR Hmwk due TU 6/28

Final Exam tomorrow on everything covered after the midterm - study grammar and writing and be on time tomorrow! If you have any questions, ask them at the beginning of class.

Model Essay from 1984WR

Model

1984WR Hmwk due M 6/27

1 - Complete Practice 5 in AW on pages 160-162 (Create the outline for the model essay you read at the beginning of the chapter.)

2 - Read the sample essay "Enjoying Your Camping Trip" (handed out in class and also attached below in the packet) and answer the questions on the model

http://www.scribd.com/full/53373499?access_key=key-284qpql8wi9kxhffkj11

(link to handout above)

3 - Study FEG Ch. 13 (Sections 1-5 and 7). Brief quiz Monday.

4 - FINISH READING OMAM - the whole book!
Note the schedule adjustment:
Monday will be our review day.
Tuesday we have our writing and grammar final exams on everything covered after the midterm.
Wednesday is the in-class departmental final.
Thursday we have conferences from 2:15-4:15pm!

Yay - we are almost done. If you have any questions, bring them in on Monday.

1984WR Hmwk due F 6/24

1 - Start reading about essay structure in AW (pgs 147-151 - stop before Prac 1). Answer the Questions on the Model on p. 150

2 - Read about Gerunds and Infinitives in FEG (Boxes 13-1, 13-2 and 13-3 pgs. 368-373). We will look at these exercises tomorrow. You DO NOT need to do them.

3 - Continue readng OMAM Ch. 5 (You will need to have finished both Ch. 5 and 6 by Tuesday)

ESL 51 Hmwk for TH 6/23

1. If you are having trouble with word choice, transitions, and/or connecting ideas, look in Focus on Language for the bottom section on CLAUSES. Adverb clauses might help.

2.If you didn't submit your Argument Essay on gap year/tipping/communication in class tonight and want more time to edit it, be sure to give it to me on Thursday.

Note: Two important days: Thursday June 23 = introduction to your major documented argument, and Tuesday, June 28 = in class writing (argument).

1984WR Hmwk for TH 6/23

1 - Complete signal words handout for CC signal words/phrases

2 - Study for FEG Ch 12 Quiz (tomorrow) on Sections 1-6 (not 7)

Also bring your notes on AW pgs. 123-124 Systems of Education subtopic interview from today for use on in-class writing tomorrow. Note: We will write this paragraph in class. DO NOT WRITE IT FOR HOMEWORK.

1984 WR C/C Paragraph Model (AW Ch 7)

The Differences Between Lennie and George

ESL 51 Hmwk due WED 6/22

1. Spend about two hours creating the first draft of your Revised Argument Essay choosing from one of the three topics below:

1. A new trend among high school graduates around the world is the “gap year.” A gap year is a break between graduating from high school and entering a college or university. Students use the gap year to work, travel, volunteer, or do some interesting combination of those. What is your opinion of this practice? Is it a good idea to take a gap year, or is it better to go straight into a college or university?


2. As you know, a typical salary in the service sector might be between minimum wage ($7.25 an hour) and $10.00 an hour. An exception to this is waiters. Waiters are often paid between $2 and $3 an hour, with the assumption that tips will bring their salary up to a higher level. What is your opinion of the practice of making waiters rely on tips? Are there reasons to keep the current system, or are there better reasons for paying waiters minimum wage or more?

3. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
“Face-to-face communication is always better than the alternatives.”

Note: We discussed how to begin these today, by first identifying the arguments being disputed and creating a question for each to use as the first sentence of your introductory paragraph. Then we also brainstormed vocabulary and possible pros and cons of each. Refer back to the marked up copy of the model "What (Not) to Wear" for features you want to include in your Argument Essay. Page 85 in your gray packet can also help you organize your ideas. We will work on self-editing this first draft tomorrow in class, but print out your first attempt BEFORE class starts at 5:30pm.

Also continue working on Focus on Language.

1984WR Hmwk for W 6/22

1. FEG 12-5 and Ex. 14 on page 354

2. Complete Comparison/Contrast paragraph Qs and graphic organizer in packet given in class (about cars).

3. Finish reading OMAM Ch. 4 (due tomorrow)

ESL 51 Hmwk due Tu 6/21

1 - Finish revising your writing assignments that you started revising in class today. Use packet pages 73 and 79-80 to help you organize your Argument Essay.

2 - Continue doing the Focus on Grammar Exercises.

1984WR Hmwk due TU 6/21

1 - FEG: Rd about Adj Clauses starting on page 343 (12-1 and 12-2); then do Ex. 1 and 2

2 - AW: Rd pgs. 109-112 and Answer the Qs on the Model on page 111 (Don't do Try it Out!)

1984WR Hmwk due M 6/20

1. AW p. 95-98 (Answer Qs on the Model and do Practice 2)
2. FEG p. 335 Ex. 24 (on that page only, do not continue on the next page)
3. FEG p. 342 Ex. 29 (do all BUT not #4, 6 or 10)
*Study for Ch. 11 NonCount/Count Noun Final Quiz on Monday (Sec 11-1 to 11-8)

*Start reading OMAM Ch. 4 (due Wednesday)

ESL 51 Hmwk for M 6/20

1. Look in Course Documents and open the sample essay on school uniforms. Read the explanation that I posted, too. (on BB)

2. You have to read two articles and fill out a sheet for homework. . It is attached on BB. Read two argument essays in At A Glance. The first is "Let Granny Drive If She Can," on page 65. The second is "Guys Should Drive Till 25," on page 68. You will look for reasons and counterarguments.

3. Write your dorm essay, using the topic sentences that we wrote on the board. You can change the grammar, but use the ideas we brainstormed. You can bring that on Monday on a flash drive or in your email and work on it a little in the lab.

1984WR Hmwk due F 6/17

Use the pre-writing technique called Clustering (see p. 72-73 in AW) to prepare for tomorrow's in-class graded descriptive writing assignment. Once you have picked your topic from the list on pg. 73, decide how it makes you feel. You will base your description on supporting/explaining this feeling.(Note: You can't write about your bedroom because we already did this.) Be sure to plan ahead to choose vocabulary you will need to describe this feeling and the location of things in this place. What sensory language will you need? Look these words up in a dictionary. Learn them. You cannot use a dictionary tomorrow and I will not tell you the meaning of words. Plan tonight so that you already know what words describe how you feel in that place, what things look like, how they smell, sound, taste, and feel. You don't need to include vocabulary that describe all five senses but at least 2 or 3 of them. The more you can include, the more descriptive your paragraph will be. Be on time tomorrow. We will do this first in class.

ESL 51 Hmwk for TH 6/16

1. Be sure you have read and understood the dorm information sheet. You'll be expected to answer questions about that in class tomorrow. (Find attached on BB)

2. If you didn't already, your Moral Dilemma paragraph.

3. That's all for now, but if you want to get started on the weekend homework the readings are noted below.

" Let Granny Drive If She Can," (p 65) and "A Modest Proposal: Guys Shouldn't Drive Till 25." (p 68) in At a Glance

1984WR Hmwk for TH 6/16

1 - FEG p. 320-321 Ex. 14

2 - AW p. 71 Practice 6 (Read about Varying Sent Openings on the previous page first)

3 - Tomorrow (6/16) I will check to see that you completed the OMAM Qs for Ch. 3. If you didn't finish this in class today, it is part of your homework.

Here are the questions:

Chapter Three
1. Why does George say Lennie would want to sleep in the barn that Friday night?
2. According to George, how did he end up traveling with Lennie?
3. What happened that made George stop playing tricks on Lennie?
4. Why did George and Lennie have to flee from Weed?
5. Who makes the final decision on whether or not Candy’s old dog should be shot?
6. What is significant about the letter Whit reads from the Western magazine?
7. Why does George agree to let Candy come with them to their dream farm?
8. Why does Curley attack Lennie in the bunk house?
9. Even though his hand is crushed, why does Curley agree not to tell on Lennie?
10. What punishment from George does Lennie fear he will get for hurting Curley?
11. What role does Candy play in helping George and Lennie achieve their dream? Why do you think Candy wants to be a part of the dream?

ESL 51 Hmwk due WED 6/15

1. Be sure you have a list of reasons for (and one opposing) your opinion on the three Moral Dilemmas in your packet. Also, start to read about Argumentative Essays in your packet. (pg. 65-68)
2. Continue to Work on Focus on Language.

1984WR Hmwk for W 6/15

1. Use the OMAM Descriptive paragraph handout received in class to plan and write a descriptive paragraph about a place that gives you a certain feeling. Start by organizing your ideas about the place by completing the thought balloon on the second page of the handout. Then write your paragraph on separate paper. Include the name of the place and the feeling it gives you in the topic sentence. Then in sentence 2, start to use spatial order signals and a type of organization (left to right, far to near, etc. *see AW pg.62 for ideas on spatial organization) to organize the location of things in your paragraph. Your paragraph should be a minimum of one page (double spaced/skip lines).

Link to the handout: (thought balloon on page "4" of official handout)
http://www.scribd.com/full/50861936?access_key=key-2bekmdqiflaml5055am8

2. Prepare for a quiz on non-count/count nouns. You need to memorize 11-3 and 11-4 words on pages 314-315 in FEG to do this.

ESL 51 Hmwk for TU 6/14

1. Look over the Moral Dilemmas in your packet on page 74.

2. And get ready to start arguments by looking at At a Glance pages 28, 29, and Bedford pages 104 to 129.

3. Continue your work on Focus on Language

1984WR Hmwk for TU 6/14

1. In the Sensory Words packet given in class today, choose 4 words you don't know in each of the five sensory word lists and define them. Then, do the Smell the Roses activity on the last page.

Link to handout:
http://www.scribd.com/full/43225645?access_key=key-qitgjsfx2p48wkmmso9

2. In AW, read p.65-66 and answer the Qs on the Model and do Practice 3 Part A

*Also remember you need to be finished reading Ch. 3 in OMAM for tomorrow.

1984WR Hmwk for M 6/10

1. Read Ch. 3 in OMAM (due Tuesday)

2. Complete the handout packet given in class.

First, read Language Focus 7 and do activity 4.
Then, on the next page read the paragraph and answer the Questions on the model.
(On the back of this page are definitions for difficult words.)
You should look at the beginning of Ch. 4 in AW to help you answer these questions.

Enjoy your weekend - See you Monday!

ESL 51 Hmwk for M June 13

1. Read the three articles given to you in class for your next reading report. Mark them for the main ideas. We will create this reading report later so make sure you mark what's important now so that you don't forget it later when we create the third and final report.

2. Work with the language exercises posted on Bb! Work on possessives and articles.

3. Read 75 through 82 in Bedford on Unity and Coherence, if you haven't done so already.

4. Look over the Moral Dilemmas in your packet on page 74.

5. And get ready to start arguments by looking at At a Glance pages 28, 29, and Bedford pages 104 to 129.

1984WR Hmwk for F 6/10

Study for your Midterm tomorrow:

Here is what you need to know-
AW Ch. 1, 2 and 3 (There will be a fill in the blank section and you will have to write a paragraph answering a specific prompt. You might also have to correct a paragraph for grammar.)
FEG Ch. 10 (Active/Passive voice)
Verb Tenses
Prepositions of Time, Direction and Location (selected from the handout)
Preposition Combinations A and B in FEG Appendix 2 (back of grammar book)
Basic facts about Ch. 1 and 2 in OMAM
Note: The grammar part of the midterm will be similar to the practice today but with a few changes.

Make sure to get some good sleep tonight!

ESL 51: Hmwk for TH 6/9

1. Continue working on Focus on Language exercises. (You should be reviewing the Possessive by now.)

2. Read about the requirements for writing your Midterm Letter. This information is in your gray packet on pg. 63-64. We will do this IN CLASS TOMORROW, so don't write anything tonight, but start thinking about what you want to say and consider your progress in the class so far.

1984WR Hmwk for TH 6/9

1. Look at the lists of descriptive adjectives on the link below:

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/list-of-descriptive-adjectives.html

Then, choose 15 that you DO NOT know and define them.

Here is an online-dictionary you can use: http://www.learnersdictionary.com

2. Study the prepositions handout about prepositions of time, location and direction including: before, after, during, by, between, within, beyond/past, for, in, until, since, on, at, with, near/close to, far from, along/by, past, through, to/toward, from/away from, in/into, out of, and for *There will be a quiz on these tomorrow!

3. In AW: read about Punctuation and do the exercises on pgs. 51-53.

See you tomorrow!

ESL 51 Hmwk due WED 6/8

1 - Read Bedford pgs. 75-83 (focus issue: unity and coherence)

2 - Continue to study Focus on Language

3 - Review for Summary/Response Midterm in-class tomorrow and rest up

Notes from today's class:

An example of a possible transition and thesis at the end of the intro to the summary introduction in response to reading "Paying for Grades:" (Remember here you responded to the following prompt: What is your opinion on the issue? Is it a good idea to reward children for doing school work? Why or why not?)

Possible transition/thesis


In my opinion, rewarding children with incentives is a good idea. There are several advantages to implementing this reward system.

Possible BP 1 TS

One of the benefits of reward programs is that they appeal to students’ immediate needs and wants, in this case cash and prizes for hard work. (...support sentences, conclusion)

Possible BP 2 TS

In addition to meeting students at their level and providing them with what they want as an incentive, reward programs are also beneficial because they mirror the environment in the workplace.

1984WR Hmwk due W 6/8

1. In the preposition handout packet given in class today, complete Ex. 2 on page 150

2. In AW, read about The Concluding Sentence and do Practice Exs. on pages 47-50 (but NOT Try it Out!)

ESL 51 Hmwk due Tu 6/7

1.Summary Response for "How Do I Love Thee" or "Neat People vs. Sloppy People" due tomorrow.
Remember to rework your introduction and topic sentences based on my feedback. Then develop your TSs into body paragraphs with support and add a conclusion.
2. Finish your second group reading report. Quotes to be used are attached in Word doc on Blackboard. (This is what we started in class today)
3. Spend some time with Focus on Language. Note the pages in Bedford that you can do.

Quotes:

Direct Quotation:
Many of today’s B-school graduates find such interoffice competition uncouth – Not Enough Chiefs

Paraphrase:
X

Direct Quotation:
However, many people just can’t help but show their true selves even when so much is at stake – They were noticed

Paraphrase:
X

Direct Quotation:
Millions of Americans have temperamental bosses – How to Deal

Paraphrase:
X

1984WR Hmwk due TU 6/7

1 - Do the following online activity about Prepositions of Place:
http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=597

2 - Study the Preposition Combinations we reviewed in FEG Appendix 2

3 - In AW, read about Topic Sent. & do Prac. 2 Parts A, B and C (pgs. 39-42)

1984WR Hmwk for M 6/6

1. Finish reading chapter 2 in OMAM and be prepared to discuss.

2. Study for Monday's final quiz on FEG Ch. 10 Sec. 10-1 through 10-8 (except 10-6)

3. AW: Read pgs. 38-40 and answer Qs on the Model on pg. 39 (in writing)

See you Monday! Have a nice weekend.

ESL 51: Hmwk due M 6/6

For Monday:

1. Read both" Paying for Grades" and "Cohabitation."Then choose ONE of the articles to summarize and mark it. After reading/summarizing the article, use that summary as the introduction to a short essay response. Follow the instructions on page 39 of your course packet. Do this just like our in-class summary/response from Wednesday. This is practice for the next in-class one, so give yourself about two hours.
You will need only TWO body paragraphs.
Respond to the following: What is your opinion on the issue? Is it a good idea to reward children for doing school work? Why or why not? (OR) Is it a good idea to live together before marriage? Why or why not?

2. Work on your BIG summary response (to either "Neat People" or "How Do I Love Thee?") Fill in the checklist from page 43 of your packet. This is not due Monday but soon.

3. In Bedford, study pages 482 through 487 on paraphrasing and integrating ideas and 498 through 511.

4. Work on Reported Speech, posted under Focus on Language.

1984 WR due F 6/3

1. AW p. 35 Try it Out! (Free write for 10 min. and bring into class)
2. Study for FEG Grammar Quiz tomorrow on 10-5, 10-7 and 10-8

Note: We will do our graded in-class narrative paragraph tomorrow. You CANNOT redo this if you are absent. Be here and ready with ideas for your writing. Do not write the paragraph in advance. Just do the freewrite and study the models we have reviewed in class.

ESL 51: Hmwk due TH 6/2

Read the following in preparation for your next Reading Report (#2):

1. In At A Glance, read: "How to Deal with a Difficult Boss" (p. 95)

2. Then read this article about interview no-nos:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/they-were-noticed-but-not-hired/2011/01/22/ABEsbtD_print.html

3. And this one about how younger people don't aspire to be bosses:

http://www.newsweek.com/2010/10/18/managers-are-hard-to-find-even-amid-unemployment.print.html

1984 WR Hmwk due TH 6/2

1 - Write a narrative paragraph (8 sentences minimum) using the handout: Write a Paragraph about This Picture.
If you were absent or lost the handout, you can print it from the link below:
http://www.prolinguaassociates.com/Writing_Inspirations/Sample%20Write%20a%20Paragraph%20about%20This%20Picture.pdf
(Write about 1 of the 2 pictures.)

2 - AW: Complete Part C on pgs. 27-28 and do the Try it Out! using either #2 or #3 from Part C.

ESL 51: Hmwk due WED 6/1

Start working on your big summary response project. See the prompts given in class for your summary/response essay and choose 1.

Then:

Convert your article summary into a lead/introductory paragraph and add on a transition and a thesis. Consider ideas discussed in class today!

Write THREE/FOUR topic sentences to support your thesis. Think about how you will develop those topic sentences.

Your introduction and topic sentences will be due TOMORROW!

Continue to work on the Focus on Language exercises for parallelism and gerunds!

1984 WR due WED 6/1

1. Finish your summary of Ch. 1 in OMAM. Here is the one we completed today in class.

Chapter One in “Of Mice and Men” introduces the book’s two main characters, Lennie and George, who are on their way to a ranch in search of work during the Great Depression. As they walk through the woods, they discuss past events and the dream that they share to one day own a farm together. As they interact, It becomes clear that their dream and lives are complicated by Lennie’s mental retardation, which often interferes with their ability to stay employed. They had to flee from their most recent job in Weed because Lennie touched a girl’s dress, and people did not understand his behavior was innocent. As Lennie’s caretaker, it is difficult for George to keep him out of trouble long enough for them to save money and pursue their dream of purchasing their own land. However, both characters are interdependent on each other: George for Lennie’s company and Lennie because he cannot take care of himself. The chapter concludes with them falling asleep outside the town where they will apply for a job tomorrow.

2. Write your second and final draft of your paragraph entitled: A Person Who Has Made a Difference. Staple the final draft on top of the first draft before you submit both for a grade tomorrow.

1984 Hmwk for TU 5/31

1 - Quiz on the active and passive voice Sections 10-1 to 10-4
Note: The format of the quiz will be similar to FEG Ex. 7 on pg. 281
You might want to memorize the intransitive verbs on pg. 280 - these can never be passive!

2 - Read Ch. 1 in OMAM - Brief quiz on Tuesday

3 - Print out and complete the following worksheet: http://ecademy.agnesscott.edu/~jturner/paragraphwriting.pdf

ESL 51: Hmwk due TU 5/31

1. Continue to revise and edit your practice essay. A hard copy is due to me on Tuesday 5/31. Note: You can print it BEFORE class on Tuesday in the writing center. Come early to print it if needed.

2. Continue to work on the Focus on Language exercises for parallelism and gerunds!

We will be writing a summary-response next week, and you will need to use one of the summaries created this week as an introduction to your writing (as we discussed in class on Thursday.)
No class on Monday - Memorial Day. See you Tuesday at 5:30pm!

1984 Hmwk for FRI 5/27

1 - AW pg. 21-22: Steps 1-3 (do listing, simple outline, and rough draft) Submit all tomorrow in the beginning of class. Staple together BEFORE class. Remember proper formatting for rough draft (see p.3 in AW)

2 - FEG p. 276-7: Read 10-1 and 10-2 and do Ex 1.

If you don't have these books, get copies of Ch. 1 in AW and Ch. 10 in FEG. This is YOUR responsibility.

See you tomorrow!

ESL 51: Hmwk due TH 5/26

READ THE COMMENTS ON THE PRACTICE ESSAYS RETURNED TO YOU TONIGHT IN CLASS.

START THE REVISION PROCESS NOW AND HAVE QUESTIONS READY TO ASK ME IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND CERTAIN FEEDBACK.

BRING THE PRACTICE ESSAY I MARKED INTO CLASS TOMORROW FOR CONFERENCING.

A second draft of this essay is due on TUESDAY AT THE START OF CLASS. Print and staple your essay before class. Late papers will not be accepted. Do NOT email your paper to me. Print it before class.

Continue the Focus on Language exercises as well

1984 Summer Day One

Homework due TH 5/26
1 - Complete Practice 1 exercises on pgs. 8-9 in AW book.
2 - Follow the directions in Try It Out! (p. 9) to write a paragraph introducing a classmate.
3 - Read about/complete the Verb Tenses Chart handout

Purchase all books and materials needed for this class and be on time tomorrow.

Welcome to 1984! Let the games begin!

ESL 51 Homework – due WED 5/25

1. Write a summary of "Neat People vs. Sloppy People."
2. Make sure you have read our three articles for the Reading Report. They are Britt, Gallagher, and Koncius.
3. Also on Wednesday, we will work on the second draft of our practice essay turned in yesterday. It is very important to bring your PRACTICE ESSAY in electronic form. Bring a flash drive if you can.
4. Read in your packet about Paraphrasing on pages 23-24.
5. Continue to work with Focus on Language links.

ESL 51 Hmwk due TU 5/24

1. Finish the summary of "How Do I Love Thee?" You can write it neatly or type. Be sure to double space or skip lines. ** Study the guidelines for writing a summary that are posted in Documents.

2. Be sure you have read "Neat People vs. Sloppy People" carefully.

3. Read the next two articles quickly. The first is "The Messy are in Denial" (p. 76 in At A Glance) and the Washington Post article linked here.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/paper-file-this-story-under-getting-organized/2011/02/01/ABng7UH_print.html

4. Continue to work with the Focus on Language links.

ESL 51 Homework due Mon 5/23

1 - Read two articles in At a Glance: How Do I Love Thee (p. 31) and Neat People vs. Sloppy People (p. 73). Write a main idea sentence for each using 1 of the three formats.
2 - Finish reading in your Bedford pgs. 19-26
3 - Type up and follow proper formatting for your first draft of your practice essay responding to one marriage prompt.

ESL 51: Day Three Homework

1. Write the introduction, thesis and 2 topic sentences for your 2 body paragraphs for the practice essay prompt you choose about marriage (from handout given in class).

2. Complete the worksheet with three examples of introduction types (also given in class)

Note: Copies of these documents can be found on Blackboard.

See you tomorrow at 5:30pm. Don't be late!

ESL 51 Homework: Day Two

1. In At a Glance read "Romantic Love" begining on page 34 and "Why Marriages Fail" beginning on page 38. Just read quickly; we'll discuss in class.

2. In Bedford, read pages 67 to 75 about types of development in essays. We'll have a quiz on your notes and on these pages tomorrow.

ESL 51: Day One Homework

Homework assignment:

#1 Write an 8-10 sentence paragraph about three things from your wallet, purse, car, etc. and how they represent your personality.
In your paragraph, be sure to explain how these 3 things define/reflect on who you are. Use proper paragraph formatting, double space and hand-write your paper on college-ruled paper.

#2 Read Bedford pages 62 to 67 and At A Glance pages 1 - 4.

Also buy your books and remember that class starts at 5:30pm tomorrow in the Writing Center. See you tomorrow.

I will miss you 1984 - Good luck! Stay in touch.

ATTN: 1753C Saturday 5/7 Schedule

Reminder - be there for conferences at 9am. Bring a camera if you want!

1975RLS Hmwk for W 4/25

Study for your finals - which start this Friday.

1984WR Hmwk for W 4/27

1 -
FEG Quick Quiz on Ch. 13 sections 1-7 on Wednesday

2 -
Write your first draft of your 5 paragraph essay and complete one of the outlines.

Finish reading OMAM by Friday.

1753C Hmwk for SAT April 30

1 - Write the first draft of your narrative paragraph using your cluster diagram (see p. 196 in NS2)

2 - Study for Ch. 8-9 Test!

1984 WR Hmwk due M 4/25

1 - FEG Ex. 37 p. 398 #s: 1, 3, 5-9, 16-18, 20-21

2 - Read OMAM Ch. 5

3 - AW book: p.154 #2-3; Read about Transitions betw para; Practice 4 p. 157-159

Enjoy your long weekend - also study hard

As a reminder: Monday will be a regular class with review.

Start studying for your exam now - it will include:
AW Ch. 4 Descriptive Para; Ch. 6 Process; Ch. 7 Comp/Contrast; Ch. 9 Essay
FEG Ch. 11-13
Also OMAM will be on the test.

We will have review before the exams.

Your grammar final will probably be Wednesday.
Your writing/OMAM final will probably be Friday.

1893 Pron Hmwk for TH 4/21

Study Ch. 6-8 for Final Exam on Thursday - Remember to be on time because there will be some listening exercises at the beginning of class and no chance to repeat them if you are late.

1984WR Hmwk for W 4/20

1 - Final draft of Comparison/Contrast paragraph due WED
(Note: If only grammar errors were marked on your paper, you can submit the first draft with corrections made above the line in a different color pen. But if comments were made about paragraph structure or with questions about the meaning of individual sentences, you also need to rewrite it on separate paper in addition to correcting the grammar on the original rough draft.)

2 - Do Ex. 19 on pg. 386 in FEG Boys - even #s Girls - odd #s

1975RLS Hmwk for W Apr 20

Review Agreeing/Disagreeing terms from handout

(Also - Benoit will do his PPT presentation on Wed)

1753C Hmwk due SAT April 23

1 - Review the vocabulary covered in Ch. 9 (in class on April 16)

2 - Be prepared to write a persuasive email (This will be a graded, in class writing assignment in this Saturday's class).

Your unit test will be next week NOT this week.

1975RLS Hmwk due on M Apr18

Read the article about the internet's effect on children's social skills. (handout provided in class)

Make a KWL chart:
Ex.
What I already know (about the topic), What I want to know, What I learned (after reading the article).

Be prepared to discuss in class.

1984WR Hmwk for M Apr 18

In FEG - Read Ch. 13 Gerunds and Infinitives (13-4) and do Ex. 8 under 13-4

Be on time on Monday! Class will start with an in-class rewrite of your CC paragraphs.

1893Pron Hmwk for 4/19

Start studying for Final Exam on Thursday (4/21)on Ch 6-8

Bring USB to class on Tuesday if you want to record yourself in the lab for the last time

1975RLS Hmwk for F 4/15

Set your timer for 20 min and watch the news - report back on Friday about what you learned

1984WR Hmwk for F 4/15

1 - If you did NOT finish it in class on Wednesday, finish your comparison/contrast paragraph about 2 systems of education and bring it to class.

2 - Finish reading Ch. 4 in OMAM

1975RLS Hmwk for W 4/13

Hmwk: Prepare a 5-7 min. History Lesson about an Explorer/Discoverer considered important to you and/or your country.
• Be sure to answer: Who? What? When? Where? Why and How?
• Prepare at least 2 questions to ask the class regarding your presentation.
• Use PPT format. (mandatory/not an option)

1984WR Hmwk for W 4/13

1 - Create the outline in block or point by point format for your comparison/contrast paragraph on the system of education in your country/vs. another.

2 - Ch. 12 Adjective Clause Quiz on WED on 12-1 through 12-6, not on 12-7 (FEG book)

3. Start reading Ch. 4 in OMAM (due Friday)

1975RLS Hmwk for M 4/11

Great job on your debates! Rest up and have fun this weekend!

(We will return to business as usual on Monday.)

1984WR Hmwk for M 4/11

1 - Do reading about Contrast Signals and Practice 2 in AW (pgs. 118-120)

2 - Read 12-6 and do Ex. 15 in FEG (pg. 355)

1975RLS Hmwk for F 4/8

Be prepared to argue the pros and cons for same sex marriage, abortion, body piercing and sex education. One topic will be chosen on Friday and you will have to argue an assigned position. Consider the research you learned about on Wednesday. How could you argue both sides?

*Please email me your powerpoints: ecatesby@gmail.com

Thank you!

1984WR Hmwk for F 4/8

1 - AW: Read about Comparison Signals and do Practice 1 (pgs. 115-118)
Stop at Contrast Signals
2 - Quick Quiz on OMAM Ch. 3 on Friday (make sure you have finished the chapter).

1893 Pron Hmwk for TH 4/7

Complete Exercise 5 on page 75 in your book.

1975RLS Hmwk for W 4/6

1 - Complete the Vocab Review in RT2: p.144-145
2 - Prepare for Wed's small group presentations on controversial topics:

For Wednesday: Topics for Debate (Small Group Presentations)
1 – Make sure you have an introduction to your presentation:
A – Include an explanation of the topic/terminology you will use.
B – Get the audience’s attention and maintain it.
2 – Present both sides of the argument.
A – Make sure the pros and cons are clear.
B – Include specific arguments by parties/organizations/legal standpoints
3 – Present a group position (if disagreement within the group, explain in detail)
4 – Have Qs for the audience to discuss / confirm that they were paying attention
*Make sure everyone has equal speaking time. (10 min total of talking time)
*Use PPT format and visuals as needed.

1984WR Hmwk for W 4/6

1 - In your AW book, start reading about Comparison/Contrast paragraphs (pg. 109-111)
2 - Answer the Questions on the Model on page 111 in AW - use your own paper.
3 - Continue reading Ch. 3 in OMAM (We will have a quiz on this chapter on Friday).

1975RLS Hmwk for M 4/4

Start considering different controversial topics for a small group presentation.

Bring in some articles to class about the research you've gathered.

1984 WR Hmwk for M 4/4

COmplete the handout about process paragraphs (given in class)

1893 Pron Hmwk for TU 4/5

Write down phrasal verbs and compound nouns that you hear people say on the street (at least 4 or more).

1975RLS Hmwk due F 4/1

In Mosaic I, do the Before You Read activities on pages 231 and 232.

1984WR Hmwk for F 4/1

1 - Refer to the following clip about "Making a Good Impression" to write your first attempt at a process paragraph. This is the link to the video we watched in class today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akLgnwZ4T_Q

2 - Study for FEG Ch. 11 Quiz on Friday

1893 Pron Hmwk for 3/31

Quiz on Ch. 7 Rules #7-1, 7-2, 7-3 and 7-4 on Thursday

1975 RLS Hmwk for W 3/30

Mosaic I - Before You Read: Do Sections #1 and #2 on pages 222-223

1984WR Hmwk due W 3/30

1 - Rewrite your descriptive paragraph on new paper and submit both the new and old drafts on Wednesday for a grade.

2 - Do FEG Ex. 29 p. 342 (There will be a quiz on Ch. 11 on Friday.)

1753C Hmwk for SAT 4/2

Unit 5-7 Test on Saturday - Ch. 5 (Study vocab, grammar, writing, etc.); Ch. 6 study grammar; Ch. 7 study vocab and grammar *No writing on this test but reading comprehension will be important.

1975 RLS Hmwk for M 3/28

Find a news article on the internet (or in a newspaper/ news magazine) that deals with crime. Read it and identify/define 4 vocab words you don't know. Print out the article for class and be prepared to summarize it.

1984 WR Hmwk for M 3/28

1 - In your FEG book, read 11-9 and do Ex. 26 on pg. 338
2 - In your AW book, do Ex. 1 on pg. 74

1975 RLS Hmwk for F 3/25

1 - Quiz Friday: Write a summary about a narrative (selection provided Friday).

2 - Separate Vocab Quiz on Friday - study RT2 Ch. 5 Part 1 (p. 115, 116), Part 3 (p. 127, 128) and Part 4 (p. 136).
The vocab quiz will be fill in the blank.

1984WR Hmwk for F 3/25

1 - AW - Prepare for Friday's graded, in class descriptive paragraph writing by completing the Clustering activity on pg. 73 under "Try it Out"
2 - FEG, read 11-7 and do Ex. 16 on pg. 324 (Part I)

Remember your in-class writing will be the first thing we do, so don't be late.

1975 RLS Hmwk for W 3/23

1 - Do the After You Read #3 Making Inferences About Characters on pages 215-216 in Mosaic I.
2 - Use the Story Map I handout to organize the A Clean, Well-Lighted Place reading (p. 211-214 in Mosaic I)

Note: On Friday - You will have a vocabulary Quiz on the vocab introduced in RT2 Ch. 5 Part 1 (p. 115, 116), Part 3 (p. 127, 128) and Part 4 (p. 136). The quiz will be fill in the blank.

1984 WR Hmwk due W 3/23

For Wednesday:
1 – Finish reading the Student Sample Paragraph and complete the Peer Editing Worksheet (AW p. 204) on your own paper.
2 – Do the reading about Sentence Structure and complete the Qs on the model and Practice 5
(AW p. 68-70)
3 – Finish FEG Ex. 15 on pages 322-323

*If you didn’t have time to completely rewrite your Descriptive Paragraph in your small group, we will have more time on Wednesday.
*We will have an in-class writing assignment – a graded Descriptive Paragraph timed writing on Wednesday

1753C Hmwk for SAT 3/26

In NS2, write the first draft of your paragraph - p.110 #3 (at the top of the page)
(See model A on page 108 as a good example)

Thank you for your patience today!

1975 RLS Hmwk for M 3/21

1-RT2 p. 136-137 Vocabulary Review #2 (Fill in the blanks with the right word/form).

2-Listen to the news for 5-10 min in ENGLISH. Be prepared to provide a brief oral summary Monday, along with any additional commentary/questions about word meaning/expressions, etc. from the news story

1984 WR Hmwk for M 3/21

1. Noncount/count noun Quiz on Monday (FEG Sections 11-1 through 11-4 p. 312-315)

Note: On Sunday, I will post the answers to Exercise 7 on page 316 in FEG. (IF you want practice before the quiz, do this exercise, but it is optional, not required.)

Have a nice weekend!

1893 Pron Hmwk for TU 3/22

Bring USB to class if you have one - we will be in the computer lab on Tuesday 3/22!

1975 RLS Hmwk for F 3/18

In Mosaic I, do the TOEFL iBT Test (pgs 204-206) - in chapter 9, after the Ethnocentrism reading

1984 WR Hmwk for F 3/18

1. On the Sensory Word List, choose 4 words from each sense (20 words total) that you don't know and define those words.
2. Complete Smelling the Roses Worksheet 10, using vocabulary from the list. Complete sentences are NOT necessary.
3. Do FEG Ex 3 p 312 #1,3,4,7,8,10,11 and 13

1893 Pron Hmwk for TH Mar 17

1. Do Song 3 Activity, follow instructions on the handout

2. To your chart on pg. 47 in Well Said Intro, add 10 additional simple past tense regular –ed verbs that we DIDN’T talk about/use in class today. Do these 10 words make a /t/, /d/ or /id/ sound?