1975 RLS Hmwk for WED 2/2

In your Real Talk 2 (RT2) book:

Do Part 2 - Vocabulary Review Conversations #1-4 on pages 6-7.

Great job on your presentations!

1984 WR Hmwk for WED 2/2

Using your AW (Academic Writing) book:
1. Write a simple paragraph outline like the model on pg. 17
2. Write a rough draft like the model on pg. 18

Also, be ready for a quick quiz at 12:45pm like Practice 3 on pg. 13

1753C Hmwk for SAT 2/05

A. Write a paragraph describing yourself.
Include:
1-What is your name?
2-Where are you from?
3-Tell me a little bit about your hometown/family.
4-What schools have you attended?
5-What subjects did you like/dislike in school?
6-What is your current or ideal job? / Why do you need English?
7-Additional information about yourself.

Requirements: One page, double-spaced, complete sentences, paragraph organization

B. Purchase/bring your book to the next class.

See you in room 255 next week

1975 RLS Hmwk for M 1/31

Prepare a 5-7 minute oral presentation with a partner on a city/state in the US or Canada. Include a visual (PPT, pictures, brochure, etc.) You can be creative (create a skit, brochure, commercial, etc. or just talk.) Reference at least 3 sources and share talking time.

Be sure to mention:

• Location – City/State – distance from Northern VA
• Geography/Weather
• Population/Ethic and Racial makeup/Quality of Living
• Tourist Attractions
• History
• Personal Opinion (your overall impression of the place and what you learned about it)

1984 WR Hmwk for MON 1/31

In your Academic Writing book:
1 - p. 9 Editing Practice B
2 - p. 9 Try it Out! (Introduce your classmate in a 150-200 word paragraph. Remember to use the paragraph format for hand-written assignments on p. 3-4)

Have a great weekend! Stay warm.

ATTN STUDENTS! WE HAVE CLASS TODAY.

Check the school website for changes but as of 11am, we have class.
See you soon!

1975 RLS Hmwk for F 1/28

Same assignment due on FRI as posted WED, since class was cancelled.

1984 WR Hmwk for F 1/28

Complete Exercise 1 and 2 in your Tense Overview - Intermediate - packet received in class today.

1975 Hmwk for W 1/26

In your Mosaic I book, complete pages 22-23. (Strategy and Parts 4-6)

1984 Hmwk for W 1/26

1. Complete the verb tense handout exercises from class.
2. In your Academic Writing book (AW), do Try it Out! p. 6

Hmwk: 1975 RLS due Mon 1/24

1. Complete Understanding the Meaning of Words from Context (p. 8 in Mosaic I)
AND
2. With a partner, prepare a 3 minute oral presentation about social customs.

Option 1 - Discuss Meeting and Greeting, Social Distance and Politeness. Include a visual (poster or PPT, etc...)

Option 2 - Prepare a skit. Perform the skit in class and submit your written dialogue. Feel free to be creative but avoid using curse words.

Hmwk:1984 WR due Mon1/24

1. Complete Verb Tenses handout p. 250 (received in class on Friday).
Directions: Underline the verb and write the tense in the blank below.

2. Set a timer for 20 minutes. Free write about anything that comes to mind.
Submit your work at the beginning of class (double-spaced, handwritten, college-ruled paper)

1975 RLS Hmwk for FRI 1/21

Read a frontpage news story in the Washington Post, New York Times, or USA Today. Bring it into class and be prepared to summarize the main points to a partner. Be sure to explain the main ideas and answer basic WH questions (who?, what?, when?, where?, why?, and how?)

Note: A hand-written summary and a printed copy of your news article are also due at the beginning of class on Friday. Make sure to double-space your hand-written summary (that means skip lines/ don't write on every line of the paper).

1984 Writing Hmwk for FRI 1/21

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.) This is due at the beginning of class Friday.