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!