6/22/10 and 6/23/10 Lessons

Here is the lesson from 6/22/10. Per our arrangement the progression of the Korean team to the next round precluded any homework assignments.

However, the American victory does not. Please find the lesson for today's class here. Select one of the two articles on this topic and compose eight questions as assigned in the lesson. Here is article one and here is article two. In addition compose ten vocabulary sentences.

Link for Nanotechnology Podcast - Class Assignment 6/22/10

Here is a link for the podcast. Its a challenging one, but don't be discouraged. Remember, you can stop, start, and replay the selection.

Let's have a great class, a dynamic discussion, and an afternoon of victorious sport! Go Korea!

6/21/10 Lesson

Here is a link to today's lesson. Just a reminder, there are three homework assignments:

1. Read passage three and compose a summary.
2. Compose five sentences using any new vocabulary from today's lesson.
3. Complete the ACT Natural Science passage.

6/17/10 Lesson

Here is the lesson for today. Please remember to study hard for vocabulary quiz on Monday.

Link for Class Listening Assignment

What a shame!

Drown your soccer sorrows in your hard work in class.

Here is a link to the news story.

Chicago Architecture

Please post images and comments on your selected example of Chicago architecture below.

Don't forget to e-mail your image to gretchenesl@gmail.com as well.

If Korea wins tomorrow, I will bring donuts for the class!

6/10/10 Homework

Please try to get a head start on the homework assignments for the next class.

1. Study for weekly vocabulary quiz on the new words learned in class this week. Here is a list of the vocabulary words that may be tested.

2. Compose first draft of persuasive essay on child labor. Check the lesson materials for specific instructions on how to structure the essay and check the blog later this weekend to view a sample persuasive essay.

3. Listen to the NPR podcast "China and Child Labor." Answer the questions on the class handout. You may start and stop the podcast as often as you like. Here is a link to the podcast. Please note that you no longer have to complete the assignment "Pakistan Child Labor" that is listed under homework in the class materials.

If you are behind on homework assignments, please use the long weekend to catch up. Please remember to label each assignment with your name and the date the homework was assigned. Homework more than two class period late is not accepted. If you cannot print your homework, you can e-mail it to gretchenesl@gmail.com

6/10/10 Lesson

Here is a link to the lesson materials from class. Please note the changes to the homework assignments on the following link. Have a wonderful weekend.

Lesson for 6/9/10

Here is a link to the lesson from today. We will complete the speaking activity listed on the lesson tomorrow. Please remember to bring all class materials to tomorrow's lesson. Good night!

Homework for 6/8/10

Please complete the following assignments before class tomorrow.

Title all homework assignments with the date of the lesson and your name.

1. Compose ten sentences using any ten words from this week's lessons. You may also use any words aquired in the Vocabulary from the Roots class if you attend this course. Please make sure your sentences communicate the meaning of each vocabulary word.

2. View the following news clip from CNN and compose five questions based on the clip. Your questions might inquire into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the news event.

Lesson for 6/8/10

Here is a link to today's lesson. Feel free to go back and listen again to the podcasts from class.

6/8/10 Listening Assignment

Hello students,

Please find the news stream for class here. As you are listening, feel free to stop and start the podcast as you like. However, try to avoid using the transcript of the podcast as a reference.

Homework for 6/7/10

Before tomorrow, please complete passages 2 and 3 from the class materials. Answer the questions based on your understanding of the passage. Use context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. Do not use a dictionary. Have a great evening!

Lesson for 6/7/10

Here is the lesson for today, 6/7/10. We covered passage one in class and completed the integrative writing test.

Lesson for 6/3/2010

If you missed class on 06/03/10, here is a link to the lesson.

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POST YOUR THEME PARAGRAPH

Please post the thematic paragraphs you composed for homework below.

Make sure you identify yourself (don't post anonymously).

Follow the structure we worked on in class.

• Topic sentence with transition
• Explanation
• Direct quotation
• Explanation and Analysis

Invitation to Comment on Waiting for Godot

Please leave a comment on Beckett's Waiting for Godot.

You may say anything you like (positive, negative, neutral).

Your comments must be a least three sentences.

Tuesday, June 1

Thanks students for all your help and understanding. My back feels much better, though not 100%. Just a reminder about the homework for tomorrow:
Complete the "take home quiz" on grammatical structures when making reccomendations
Compose five vocabulary sentences using any five words from today's lesson
Read the excerpt from Waiting for Godot (we will also read it together in class)
Revise returned essay on THe Necklace, based on my suggestions
Thanks, and have a wonderful night.