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)