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!