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)

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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

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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.