C4903 Mid-C Fall 2016 Homework/Announcements

Friday, December 16-Conferences will be held in my office EOP #214. Please see the schedule below:  9:00 Hung, 9:15 Hassan, 9:30 Hien, 9:45 Lisa, 10:00 Yuka, 10:15 Saho, 10:30 Raniya, 10:45 Susana, 11:00 Mateo, 11:15,  Ibtihal, 11:30 Jay

Thursday, December 15

Special Note: We will have class in IEC B07 at 9:00. Do not go to our regular classroom at CELOP.

Hassan has generously offered to bring pizza. Other students may bring small snacks (no candy please) and drinks. I will bring all paper products. We will have class as usual the first hour. See you there!

Here is the conference schedule for Friday, December 16 (EOP 214) 9:00 Hung, 9:15 Hassan, 9:30 Hien, 9:45 Lisa, 10:00 Yuka, 10:15 Saho, 10:30 Raniya,  10:45 Susana, 11:00 Mateo, 11:15 Ibtihal, 11:30 Jay

Wednesday, December 14

Grammar: (GAB2)

  • Unit 36 Adverb Clauses-Read Grammar Presentation pp. 392-393
  • Complete Ex.3.1 p.394
  • Complete “Editing” p. 397

Speaking (SLS1)

  • Prepare “developing critical thinking” questions 1-3 for group discussion p.100 (text/handout)

Reading/Vocabulary (SRW1)

  • Complete worksheet on collocations p. 102 (text/handout)

Special Note: Bring your grammar books to class. We must finalize our plans for Thursday’s event!

 

Tuesday, December 13

Grammar: (GAB2)

  • Complete activity sheet on articles handed out in class
  • Unit 32-Read Grammar in the Real World p.386
  • Read Grammar Presentation pp.387-389
  • Complete Ex. 2.1 p.389

Listening/speaking (SLS1)

  • Unit 10 Listening 1-Love your job
  • Complete Vocabulary preview p. 98
  • Complete all exercises on handout pp. 98-100

Special Note: Bring your grammar (GAB 2), and listening/speaking (SlS1) books to class. Research neighborhood restaurants where we can have lunch on Thursday 12/15. 

Monday, December 12

Grammar: (GAB2)

  • Unit 8-  (Articles) Read “Getting the News” p.94
  • Review “Grammar Presentations”  pp. 95-96, pp. 99-100.
  • Complete Ex. 2.3 p. 97
  • Complete Ex. 3.1 p. 100

Special Note: Bring your GAB 2, SRW1 and books to class!

 

 

Friday, December 9

Reading: (SRW1)

  • Reading test on previously studied skills

Presentation:

  • Presenter be ready! (Lisa)

CM:

  • Bring your books to class. You may need them to write your reviews.

Special and Important Note: Class be be held in EOP 260, not in the Basement!

 

Thursday, December 8

Speaking/Presentations

  • Presenters be ready! (Lisa/Susana)

Reading: (SRW1)

  • Reading test on Friday Dec. 9

Special Note:  Bring your reading/writing books to class. We will finish the film “Cinderella Man” in the MLL.

 

 

Wednesday, December 7

Speaking/Presentations

  • Presenters be ready!

CM

  • Complete reading Cinderella Man chapters 13& 14.
  • Be ready to present your  special tasks for our last discussion circle

Reading: (SRW1)

  • Reading test on Friday Dec. 9

Special Note: Bring your SRW1 books to class. If we have time, we will work on Chapter 9 Reading 2.

Tuesday, December 6

Grammar:

  • Continue to review grammar rules and forms for adjective clauses and passive voice
  • Review irregular past participle verb forms

Speaking/Presentations

Presenters be ready!

CM

  • Continue reading Cinderella Man chapters 13& 14. (Due Wednesday Dec. 7th)
  • Prepare the special tasks for our last discussion circle

Special Note: Bring your SRW1 and Cinderella Man text books to class.

Monday, December 5 

Grammar:

  • Review grammar rules and forms for adjective clauses and passive voice (Test Tuesday)

Speaking/Presentations

  • Presenters be ready!

CM (due Wednesday Dec. 7th)

  • Continue reading chapters 13&14.
  • Prepare questions and special tasks

Special Note: Please bring reading and listening speaking books to class. Have a great weekend!

Friday, Dec. 2

  • See you at the MIT Museum at 10:00. Bring a pen or pencil. If you need to reach me, call 617 967 0285. Please be on time.

Thursday, December 1st

Grammar:

  • Complete activity sheet (fill in the blanks) using passive voice

Reading: (SRW1)-

  • Test on skills previously studied

Speaking/Presentation:

  • Continue working on your final oral presentation on a cultural theme. The schedule follows: Mon. 12/05-Hassan, Hmoud, Ibtihal, Sahou. Tues. 12/06-Yuka, Mateo, Jay, Raniya, Abdullah, Wed. 12/07-Lisa, Hien, Hung, Susana.

CM:

  • Begin reading Cinderella Man chapters 13& 14. (Due Wednesday Dec. 7th)
  • Questions for chapters 13&14 are in my red folder (if you want to get a head start)

Special Note: Bring the activity sheet (questions) for the Bill Gates interview  that we started in Tuesday’s class. Please give $5.00 to  Hung for the MIT trip. Thanks!

Wednesday, November 30

Grammar:

  • Prepare oral interview questions on handout (you may have to do a little research)

Reading: (SRW1)

  • Unit 9- Reading 1
  • Read Coming of Age 
  • Complete Global Reading and Close Reading Exercises p.88
  • Prepare Critical Thinking questions for group discussions p. 89

Speaking/Presentation:

  • Continue working on your final oral presentation on a cultural theme. The schedule follows: Mon. 12/05-Hassan, Hmoud, Ibtihal, Sahou. Tues. 12/06-Yuka, Mateo, Jay, Raniya, Abdullah, Wed. 12/07-Lisa, Hien, Hung, Susana.

 

 

Listening: Unleashing the Power of Creativity

  • Listen to lecture by Bill Gates (What I Believe 1 Unit 7)
  • Complete comprehension questions as best as you can

CM

  •  Complete activities for Cinderella Man chapters 10,11,12
    Here is list of special tasks: Discussion Directors: Susana, Sohu, Abdulla, Hien, Passage Pickers (LL): Hmoud, Jae, Hung, Lisa, Rania, Summarizers: Mateo (chapter 10) Yuka (Chapter 11), Hassan (chapter 12) Moderator: Ibtihal

Speaking/Presentation:

  • Begin working on your final oral presentation on a cultural theme. The schedule follows: Mon. 12/05-Hassan, Hmoud, Ibtihal, Sahou. Tues. 12/06-Yuka, Mateo, Jay, Raniya, Abdullah, Wed. 12/07-Lisa, Hien, Hung, Susana.

Special Note: Bring your reading book and class novel (Cinderella Man) tomorrow. Don’t forget to bring $5.00 to pay for the MIT Museum trip

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Tuesday, November 29

Grammar:

  • Complete both handouts given in Monday’s class (Passive Voice)

CM

  • Continue to read and complete activities for Cinderella Man chapters 10,11,12 (due Wednesday 11/30 )
    Here is list of special tasks: Discussion Directors: Susana, Sohu, Abdulla, Hien, Passage Pickers (LL): Hmoud, Jae, Hung, Lisa, Rania, Summarizers: Mateo (chapter 10) Yuka (Chapter 11), Hassan (chapter 12) Moderator: Ibtihal

Speaking/Presentation

  • Begin working on  your final oral presentation on a cultural theme. The schedule follows: Mon. 12/05-Hassan, Hmoud,  Ibtihal, Sahou. Tues. 12/06-Yuka, Mateo, Jay, Raniya, Abdullah, Wed. 12/07-Lisa, Hien, Hung, Susana.

Special Note: Remember to bring your listening/speaking and reading/writing books to class.

 

Week of November 28-December 2 (Please Read)

  • Students who did not present on Tuesday will have a second chance to complete the assignment and give their presentations on Monday
  • Friday Dec. 2 we will go to the MIT Museum; therefore, the Cinderella Man reading/assignments will be due on Wed. November 30th
  • Continue to read and complete activities for Cinderella Man chapters 10,11,12 (due November 30 )
    Here is list of the special tasks: Discussion Directors: Susana, Sohu, Abdulla, Hien, Passage Pickers (LL): Hmoud, Jae, Hung, Lisa, Rania, Summarizers: Mateo (chapter 10) Yuka (Chapter 11), Hassan (chapter 12)
  • No other homework. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Break!

 

Due Tuesday, November 22

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete Ex. 40 #1-12 on handout (given in class)

Speaking

  • Have your mini oral presentation on advertising ready to share

CM

  • Continue to read and complete activities for Cinderella Man chapters 10,11,12 (due December 2 )

Here is list of special tasks: Discussion Directors: Susana, Sohu, Abdulla, Hien, Passage Pickers (LL): Hmoud, Jae, Hung, Lisa, Rania, Summarizers: Mateo (chapter 10) Yuka (Chapter 11), Hassan (chapter 12)

Special Note: Bring your SRW1 text to class. Thanks!

 

 

Due Monday, November  21

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete Ex. 2.4 p. 379
  • Read “Grammar Presentation” p. 380
  • Complete Ex. 3.2 PP. 381-82
  • Complete “Editing” pp. 353-54

Speaking

  • Begin working on mini oral presentation on advertising (due Tuesday) Bring your ideas to class.

CM

  • Read and complete activities for Cinderella Man chapters 10,11,12 (due December 2 )

Here is list of special tasks: Discussion Directors: Susana, Sohu, Abdulla, Hien, Passage Pickers (LL): Hmoud, Jae, Hung, Lisa, Rania, Summarizers: Mateo (chapter 10) Yuka (Chapter 11), Hassan (chapter 12)

Special Note: Bring all of your books to class. Have a good weekend.

Due Friday, November 18th

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Read p. 374 “Grammar in the Real World”
  • Read  “Grammar Presentation” pp. 375-76
  • Complete Exs. 2.1, 2.2 pp. 377-78

CM

  • Read and complete activities for Cinderella Man chapters 8&9

Speaking

  • Read the directions for the mini oral presentation  on advertising (due Tuesday)

Special Note: Bring your grammar and listening/speaking books to class. Thanks to all students who helped with the Cinderella Man video. I will update you on what happens at the Cambridge Library!

Thursday, November 17

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Review “Grammar Presentation” pp. 363-64
  • Complete Ex 2.4 p. 367
  • Read “Grammar Presentation”  p. 368
  • Complete Ex. 3.2 pp. 369-370

CM

  • Read and work on activities for Cinderella Man chapters 8&9 (due Friday)

Special Note: Bring your grammar and listening/speaking books to class.

Tuesday, November 15

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete activity sheet on gerunds/infinitives (Stuck on the Ground) handed out in Monday’s class
  • Continuing reviewing for grammar test

CM

  • Read and work on activities for Cinderella Man chapters 8&9 (due Friday)

Special Note: Bring  Skillful Reading/Writing & Skillful Listening/Speaking and Cinderella Man novel to class tomorrow. Thanks to Hassan for the delicious chocolates. A wonderful Monday morning treat!

Monday, November 14

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete activity sheet (Woodstock) handed out in Thursday’s class
  • Continuing  reviewing for grammar test on Tuesday

Reading (SRW1)

  • Review suffix endings “Vocabulary skill” Exs. 1,2,3 p.72
  • Review skimming/scanning skills for reading test
  • Do some research on your country’s flag

Listening/Speaking (SLS1)

  • Last day to complete  and hand in listening activity started in MLL “Dans le Noir”
  •  We will finish the  vacation presentations in the MLL.

CM

  • Read and complete activities for Cinderella Man chapters 8&9

Friday, November 11th

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Work on activity sheet (Woodstock) handed out in Thursday’s class (due Monday)
  • Start reviewing for grammar test on Tuesday

Reading (SRW1)

  • Review suffix endings “Vocabulary skill” Exs. 1,2,3 p.72
  • Review skimming/scanning skills for reading test on Monday

Listening/Speaking (SLS1)

  • Complete listening activity started in MLL “Dans le Noir”. I will collect it in class.
  • Complete your vacation presentations.

CM

  • Read and complete activities for Cinderella Man chapters 6&7.

Special Note: Bring your reading books to class (Skillful/CM) Another thank you to Abdulla for the delicious coffee and dates!

Thursday, November 10th

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete the two activity sheets handed out in Wednesday’s class (copies left in red folder)
  • We will have a test on gerunds/infinitives Tuesday November 15th

SRW1

  • Read and complete “Vocabulary skill” Exs. 1,2,3 p.72

Speaking (SLS1)

  • Continue working on “vacation” presentation due Friday
  • Review the required information on p. 65 under Speaking Task
  • If you were absent Wednesday, please make time to meet with your partner before Friday.

CM

  • Continue reading chapters 6&7. Prepare questions

Wednesday, November 9th

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Read “Grammar in the Real World” pp. 350-51
  • Read “Grammar Presentation” pp. 351-52
  • Complete Ex. 2.2 p.354
  • Read “Grammar Presentation” p. 355
  • Complete Ex. 3.2 pp. 356-57
  • Complete Editing p. 359

Reading (SRW1)

  • Prepare discussion Point # 3 p.67
  • Complete Vocabulary Preview p. 68

Speaking (SLS1)

  • Continue working on “vacation” presentation due Friday
  • Review the required information on p. 65 under Speaking Task

CM

  • Continue reading chapters 6&7. Prepare questions

Special Note: Bring all books tomorrow (except CM).

 

 

 

Tuesday, November 8th-Bring all books to class

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Unit 28-Read pp 338-39, “Grammar Presentation” pp.339-40
  • Complete Exs. 2.2, 2.3 pp. 342-43

Listening/Speaking (SLS1)

  • Read and complete “Vocabulary Skill” 1,2 P. 62
  • Read and complete “Grammar”  1, 2 pp. 62-3
  • Read “Speaking Task” p. 65

CM

  • Begin reading and completing questions for chapters six-seven
  • Students assigned to special tasks; read and bring your questions to class

Monday, November 7th

  • Conferences EOP #214- Please be on time. Schedule below:
  • 9:00 Raniya, 9:15 Jay, 9:30 Abdulla, 9:45 Hien, 10:00 Susana, 10:15 Mateo, 10:30 Hassan, 10:45 Sohu, 11:00 Hmoud, 11:15 Lisa, 11:30 Hung, 11:45 Yuka

Due Friday, November 4th

CM

  • Complete reading  and  questions for chapter five

Special Note: We will go out for coffee/tea and conversation the last hour of class on Friday. I will have individual conferences on Monday, November 7 (schedule below) Bring Cinderella Man novel to class tomorrow.

Conference Schedule: Monday 11/07 Office # 214

9:00 Raniya, 9:15 Jay, 9:30 Abdulla, 9:45 Hien, 10:00 Susana, 10:15 Mateo, 10:30 Hassan, 10:45 Sohu, 11:00 Hmoud, 11:15 Lisa, 11:30 Hung, 11:45 Yuka

Due Thursday, November 3rd

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Be prepared for grammar test (modals, verb tenses, questions)

Writing

  • Opinion paragraph packet-prepare an outline for one of the suggested topics (or one of your own) for tomorrow’s MLL writing session

CM

  • Continue reading chapter five and completing questions for Friday’s discussion

Special Note: All testing will be completed by Friday. We will go out for coffee/tea and conversation the last hour of class on Friday. I will have individual  conferences on Monday, November 7 (schedule TBA) Bring your reading/writing text/Cinderella Man novel to class  tomorrow.

Due Wednesday, November 2nd

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete modal review activity sheet (handed out in class)
  • Review modals  (form/meaning) A7-8 (back of text)
  • Review verb tenses studied

Reading (SRW1) Reading Test

  • Read/review prefixes for negation p.52
  • Complete Vocabulary Skill #1 p. 52

CM

  • Continue reading chapter five and completing questions for Friday’s discussion

Special Note: Bring all books tomorrow.

Due Tuesday,November 1st

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete activity sheet on modals of necessity handed out in class
  • Unit 23-Read pp.278-79
  • Review “Grammar Presentation” pp. 279-281
  • Complete Exs. 2.2,2.3 pp.282-283
  • Begin reviewing for next grammar test on Thursday

CM

  • Continue reading chapter five and completing questions for Friday’s discussion

Special Note: Bring grammar, reading and listening books to class tomorrow.

Due Monday, Oct. 31 (Happy Halloween)

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Unit 19-Read/Review “Grammar Presentation” pp. 229-230
  • Complete Exs. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 pp. 231-32
  • Read/Review “Grammar Presentation”pp. 233-35
  • Complete Ex. 3.1 p. 236
  • Special Note: Bring your grammar/reading/writing books to class and don’t forget to bring your costume for the Halloween Costume party at lunch

A big thank you to all of you who attended the trip. It really was fun.  I am looking forward to seeing all of the photos.

Due Friday, Oct. 28

Special Note: Class trip to Old Sturbridge Village

  • Meet in the CELOP lobby at 8:45. The bus leaves at 9:00 SHARP! We will return around 3:00-3:30 (depending on traffic)
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Wear warm clothes
  • Bring an umbrella if it looks like rain
  • Bring your lunch. The cafeteria is crowded and expensive

Call me at 617 967 0285 in case of an emergency!

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Due Thursday, Oct. 27

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Unit 21-Review “Grammar Presentation” pp. 255-56
  • Complete Ex. 2.2 (A,B) pp. 258-59
  • Review Grammar Presentation” pp. 259-260
  • Complete Ex. 3.1 p.261
  • Complete “Editing” p.263

CM (Cinderella Man)

  • Complete reading chapters 3,4 and completing your activity sheet.

Special Note: We will do some research on OSV tomorrow in the MLL. To be prepared, think about how people lived in 19th century New England. Consider the following:  how people heated their homes, how they got light and cooked their food, what they did when they were sick, how people traveled (before cars), how people communicated with each other and what life was like for men, women and children,.

 

Due Wednesday, Oct. 26

Grammar:

  • Study all verb tenses for tomorrow’s grammar test (present tenses, past tenses, future tenses, present perfect)
  • Study future conditional clauses, future time clauses)

CM (Cinderella Man)

  • Continue reading chapters 3,4 and completing your activity sheet. (Due Thursday Oct. 27)

Special Note: Bring your grammar and reading/writing books to class.

Due Tuesday, Oct. 25

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete activity sheet on future conditional/time clauses (handed out in Monday’s class)

Speaking/presentation

  • Have your “How to” presentation ready

CM (Cinderella Man)

  • Continue reading chapters 3,4 and completing your activity sheet. (Due Thursday Oct. 27)

Special Note: Bring all books tomorrow! Thanks.

Due Monday, Oct. 24

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete activity sheet on future conditional/time clauses (handed out in Friday’s class)

Speaking/presentation

  • Continue to prepare for “How to” presentation (dueTuesday)

CM (Cinderella Man)

  • Begin reading chapters 3,4 and completing your activity sheet. (Due Thursday Oct. 27)

Special Note: Bring your reading/writing, listening/speaking books to class

A big thank you to Abdullah for bringing coffee and treats to class! bb

Due Friday, Oct.21

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete activity sheet (handed out in Thursday’s class)
  • Unit 18-Read “Grammar Presentation” pp. 219-221
  • Complete “Editing” p. 224

Speaking/presentation

  • Select the process you would like to explain to the class (due Tuesday)

CM (Cinderella Man)

  • Complete reading chapters 1,2. Have your activity sheet ready.

Special Note: You will be graded on your participation in the small/large group discussions for Cinderella Man. Please be prepared.

Due Thursday, Oct. 20

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete Editing Tasks p. 200, p. 212
  • Complete activity sheet on promises/predictions handed out in Wed. class
  • Unit 18-Read “Grammar Presentation” pp. 215-216
  • Complete Exs. 2.1, 2.2 pp. 217-18

Speaking/presentation

  • Begin thinking about a process you would like to explain to the class (due Tuesday)

CM (Cinderella Man)

  • Continue reading chapters 1,2 and completing activity sheet (due Friday Oct. 21)

Due Wednesday, Oct. 19

Grammar (GAB2)

  •  Unit 16-Review forms/use of future tense
  • Read Grammar Presentation pp. 193-95
  • Complete Ex. 2.4 p.198
  • Unit 17-Read Grammar Presentation pp. 203-04
  • Complete Ex. 2.2 pp. 205-06

Special Note: Bring you SRW1 book to class

Due Tuesday, Oct. 18

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Review uses and forms of verb tenses studied (present tenses, past tenses, perfect tenses (present/perfect present perfect progressive)
  • Review past/past participle forms of irregular verbs
  • Review question formation (information/yes no questions)
  • Complete activity sheet (editing) handed out in Monday’s class

Reading (SRW1)

  • Unit 4-Size Read and complete “Predicting” (#1,#2) p. 38
  • Complete “Close reading #2 p. 39
  • Prepare “developing critical thinking” p.40

CM (Cinderella Man)

  • Begin reading chapters 1,2 and completing activity sheet (due Friday Oct. 21)

Special Note: Bring Cinderella Man (book or copy) to read after handing in grammar test. Bring reading/grammar books

Due Monday, Oct. 17

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Complete activity sheet from workbook on present perfect/simple past (handed out in Friday’s class)
  • Review past/past participle forms of irregular verbs

Cinderella Man (CM)

  • Begin reading chapters 1,2 and completing activity sheet (due Friday Oct. 21)

Special Note: Bring your grammar and reading books to class on Monday.

Due Friday, Oct. 14

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Review past/past participle forms of irregular verbs
  • Complete “Editing Tasks” pp.126, 137, 149

Reading (SRW1)

  • Unit 3 test-Review the “Developing critical thinking questions” p. 30 (#1-3)

Writing (Process Analysis Paragraph)

  • We will work on the process analysis paragraph in the MLL EOP 257 the last hour of class

Special Note: Bring your GAB2, SRW1, SLS1 books to class tomorrow.

Due Thursday, Oct. 13

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Unit 12-Read pp.140-141
  • Review “Grammar Presentation”  pp. 141-142
  • Complete Exs. 2.1, 2.2 pp. 143-45
  • Review “Grammar Presentation” pp. 146-147
  • Complete Exs. 3.1,3.2 pp.147-48

Writing: (Process Analysis Paragraph handout)

  • Read and complete the activities assigned in class (Activities 1,2,) with questions
  • Read “Language Focus” Complete Activity 2 (Sequencing)

Special Note: If you are absent, get copies of handouts in the red folder (Taub) on my office (214) door

Due Wednesday, Oct. 12

Grammar (GAB2)

  •  Unit 10-read pp. 116-7
  • Review “Grammar Presentation” pp. 116-119
  • Complete Exs. 2.1, 2.3 A/B pp. 121-22
  • Review “Grammar Presentation” pp. 122-23
  • Complete Exs 3.1, 3.2 pp.123-24
  • Unit 11-Read p. 128
  • Review “Grammar Presentation” pp129-130
  • Complete Ex 2.1 pp.130-31

Reading (SRW1)

  • Prepare “developing critical thinking” questions 1-3 p. 30

Cinderella Man (CM)

  • Read introduction
  • Complete research and comprehension questions on handout

Special Note: Please bring your Skillful Listening/speaking book to class

Due Tuesday, Oct. 11

Reading/Cinderella Man

  • Read introduction (handed out in Friday’s class)
  • Complete research and questions on handout)

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Begin reviewing  past participle forms of irregular verbs (A-3)

Special Note:  Bring your grammar, reading and listening books to class.

Due Friday, Oct. 7

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Read/Review “Grammar Presentation” for present tenses, past tenses, used to, would  (units 1,2,4,5,6)
  • Review past tense irregular verb forms (A-3)
  • Complete activity sheet passed out in Thursday’s class for review (try to do it in 12 minutes)!

Speaking/Presentation

  • Complete presentation on article for current event (due Friday)
  • Include the name and source (where you found the article) in your notes

Special Note:  If you are absent from class, check the red folder for activity sheets handed out in class.

Due Thursday, Oct. 6

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Continue to review irregular past tense verb forms
  • Unit 6-Grammar in the Real World Read pp. 68-9
  • Review Grammar Presentation pp.69-70
  • Complete Exs. 2.1, 2.2, pp.71-72
  • Review Grammar Presentation pp.73-74
  • Complete Ex. 3.1  p. 74

Writing: (Narrative Paragraphs -handout)

  • Read all pages in handout
  • Complete #1-6 (second to last page)

Speaking/Presentation

  • Continue preparing presentation on current event (due Friday)

 

Due Wed., 10/5

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Review Grammar Presentation pp. 41-43
  • Complete Ex. 2.1 (A,C) p.45, Ex. 2.3 (A, B) pp. 47-48
  • Review Grammar Presentation pp.48-49
  • Complete Ex 3.1 p. 50
  • Complete Editing Task p.52

Speaking/Presentation

  • Look for a current event that interests you for Friday’s presentation
  • Go to the News for You page on my blog and log in with the password 5A12F5

Special Note: Please bring your Skillful Listening/Speaking book to class tomorrow.

 

Due Tuesday, 10/4

Grammar (GAB2):

  • Review pp. 9-10 (Time clauses/Factual Conditions)
  • Complete EX. 3.2 pp. 10-11
  • Complete EX. 3.3 (A,B) p.12
  • DO NOT COMPLETE GAB2-WB activity sheet Future Conditionals(handed out in Monday’s class)

Reading (SRW1):

  • Unit 2-Time Look over Discussion points p. 17
  • Complete Vocabulary Preview p.18
  • Prepare Reading 1 Before you Read #1 p. 18
  • Read text A Matter of Time p. 19
  • Complete Global reading/Close reading a-g p. 18

Special Note: Bring all books to class tomorrow

Due Monday 10/3

Grammar (GAB2)

  • Review pp. 3-6
  • Read pp. 9-10
  • Complete Exs 3.1, 3.2 pp. 10-11
  • Review pp. 17-19
  • Review p. 21
  • Complete Ex. 3.1 p. 22
  • Complete “Editing” p. 25

Listening; (SL/S 1)

  • Complete “Listening for Results” #2 (1-5)

Have a great weekend!

Due Friday 9/30

Grammar

  • Complete activity sheet (Present tenses)

Reading:Skillful Reading/Writing (SRW1)

  • Read Study Skills p.16
  • Prepare all exercises for group discussion

Special Note:

Go to the Barnes and Noble bookstore located at Kenmore Square and buy your books. Use our course number C4903.

 

Due Thursday 9/29

Reading -Skillful Reading/Writing (SRW1)

  • Read the Hero Within p. 11
  • Complete Close reading Exs. 1,2 p.10
  • Complete Vocabulary skill Exs. 1,2 p. 12
  • Prepare Developing critical reading 1,2 p. 12

Special Note:

Go to the Barnes and Noble bookstore located at Kenmore Square and buy your books. Use our course number C4903.

Due Tuesday 9/27

Reading -Skillful Reading/Writing (SRW1)

  • Complete Vocabulary Preview p.

Writing

  • Write a paragraph introducing the person you interviewed in Monday’s class

Special Note:

  • Go to the Barnes and Noble bookstore located at Kenmore Square and buy your books. Use our course number C4903