JFK Lessons

Here is a link to lesson 1, which contains the definitions. Homework for this lesson is the composition of ten vocabulary sentences, brainstorming ideas for a narrative essay, and completing the exercises on IF Clauses.

Here is a link to lesson 2 with the definitions. Here is a link to the first podcast on the Zupruder film. Please complete this podcast independently in the computer lab. Homework for today is the completion of the narrative essay.

Here are the extra vocabulary words from the short story Roselily. Although we decided not to work further from this piece, you still need to know these words for the vocabulary quiz.

Please don't forget to complete the grammar packets for homework over the weekend.

Education Reform Lessons

These lessons directly address the public education crisis in Chicago.

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which includes definitions and highlights two proposals to reform failing schools in the city. Homework for this lesson is to compose a paragraph in which you argue in favor of one of the proposed reforms. In addition, you are required to compose ten vocabulary sentenes.

Here is part 2 of the lesson, which contains definitions and the three transcripts to the stories we listened to, which approach the school crisis from three different angles.
Here is the story about the CPS teacher
Here is the story about the role of teen pregnancy
Here is the story of a teen overcoming the challenge

Homework is to listen to and answer the questions to the third selection. In addition, please compose and practice the persuasive speech (instructions in the lesson) on this topic. Finally, we will have a vocabulary quiz on Monday on the words from this week Here is a list of the words, phrases, and idioms from the week,

In addition, please use the handout from class to practice listneing for the main idea to these lectures.

The Brain of a Liar

Here is a link to lesson 1, which includes definitions. Homework from part 1 of the lesson is the completion of passage 2 (with vocabulary) and ten vocabulary sentences using any words, phrases, or idioms from this lesson.

Here is a link to lesson 2, which includes definitions. Here is a link to the podcast from class on the anatomical differences in the brains of liars. Here is another podcast (we did not get to) on the related topic of using brain scans in criminal cases. Feel free to listen to both for extra practice and/or interest.

Homework from part 2 of the lesson is the composition of a summary paragraph (using the direction in part 1 of the lesson) and ten vocabulary sentences.

Civil Rights Literature

Here is a link to the first part of the lesson, which contains the short stories.

Here is a link to the second part of the lesson, which focuses on the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Here is a link to the full transcript of the "I Have a Dream Speech."

Here is a link to the film we viewed in class.

Cave Art Lessons

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson. Here is a link to the first video clip on the film "Cave of Forgotten Dreams." Here is a link to the video presentation on prehistoric art.

Here is a link to my powerpoint on Cave Art. Here is a link to my powerpoint on grafitti.

Detailed instructions on how to compose a compare and contrast essay can be found at the end of these lessons.

Obesity Lessons

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which contains the reading and writing portions. Here is a link to me reading the lecture from the integrative task. Here is a link to both the reading and the lecture with a summary of the main points from each. You should find this very helpful when revising the integrative essay.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson, which includes the listening and speaking portions. Here is a link to the podcast on the role of advertising on children's diets.

Elephant Lessons

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson, which contains the definitions.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson, which also contains definitions.

Here is a link to the first podcast from the lesson on elephants' concept of self. Here is a link to the second podcast on the lifespan of zoo elephants. Feel free to go back to either podcast and listen again.

Please remember to continue to study the vocabulary sections from the textbook for Thursday's quiz on section 11-14. Continue to review previous sections as well.

Fluency Lessons

Here is a link to lesson 5

Here is an audio file for lesson 5

Here is a link to lesson 6

Here is an audio file for lesson 6

Here is part 2 of the audio file for lesson 6

SOFA Chicago

SOFA is an international show of sculpture and design. It is held at Navy Pier once per year.

Please check out the website here. If you are interested in organizing a trip this Friday, I would be happy to attend this with you.

The cost is $15.00 per person. I have been trying to find discounted tickets, but so far I have had no luck (maybe as the event gets closer).

Beauty Pageants

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson on Beauty Pageants. This link includes definitions.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson. Here is the first podcast regarding pageants for babies. Here is the second podcast about the MENSA pageant.

You might be interested in viewing some additional clips of Toddlers and Tiaras on You Tube. Here is the clip we viewed in class.

Fluency Lessons

Here you can access both the documents and audio files from the first four lessons of the fluency course. Listen to the audio files and try to mimic my phrasing and intonation. Pay careful attention to t Audiohe reductive speech patterns in these samples.
Lesson 1
Lesson 1 Audio

Lesson 2
Lesson 2 Audio

Lesson 3
Lesson 3 Audio

Lesson 4
Lesson 4 Audio

Philip K Dick

Here is a link to lesson 1. Here is a link to the pdf which contains the short story What Lies Beneath Wub. You will find definitions to the vocabulary words in this version.

Here is a link to lesson 2. You should have received a copy of the beginning of the short story in class.

Philip K Dick inspired some of the great science fiction films. For example, check out Bladerunner or Minority Report. Most recently the film The Adjustment Bureau was based on one of his short stories. See me if you are interested in reading more from this author.

Lessons on Strange Foods

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson, which contains the reading passages.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson, which contains the questions for the videos and the speaking prompts.

Homework tonight:
Complete supplemental work on inference questions (class handout)
Complete reading passages 1 and 2 from Test 1 in the textbook
Compose ten setences using any ten words from these lessons
Select four of the speaking prompts and compose a written paragraph response for each

Gender and Intelligence

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which contains the reading passages.

Here is part 2 of the lesson, which contains additional reading passages and the reading portion for the integrative task.

Here is part 3 of the lesson, which contains the listening and speaking portions. Here is a link to the text of the lecture for the integrative task,

Here is a link to the podcast on gender differences and intelligence. This is an optional assignment.

Crypreservation Lessons

Here is a link to the first part of the lesson and here is a link to the second part.

Here is a link to the podcast on women freezing their eggs for later use.

Here is a link to the text of the lectures used in class for the listening activities.

Mark Twain's A Dog's Tale

Here is a link to lesson 1, which contains the bulk of the story.

Here is a link to lesson 2, which contains the conclusion of the story.

Here is a link to a podcast, which contains a narration of the story.

Here is a link to the integrative lecture on Animal Rights.

Lessons on Kent State

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which includes the definitions.

Here is part 2 of the lesson, which includes the definitions. Here is a link to the podcast. We only completed sections one and two, so you will be responsible for these words on the quiz.

In addition to the homework assignments, I want you to write out and prepare three 45 second responses to any three of the speaking prompts of your choice. Here is a link to the speaking prompts from class.

Lessons on Pluto

Here is part 1 of the lesson with definitions. Here is a link to the text of the lecture from the integrative task. Here is a sample integrative essay on this topic using the format we discussed.

Here is part 2 of the lesson. Here is link to the listening file only of the podcast from class. You can find a link to the transcript of the podcast by typing in the web address found on the handout. Here is a link to the text of the lecture I gave on the history of Pluto.

Please don't forget that we have a vocabulary quiz on Monday morning. Here is a link to the vocabulary list from this week. These words will appear on the quiz.

Have a great weekend.

Gambling Lessons

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which includes the definitions to the new words learned in class. If you are interested, you can find a link to the integrative lecture here.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson. Here is the podcast from class, which discusses one man's struggle with gambling. Here is the second podcast, which addresses the question of casinos on reservations.

Here is a link to a sample essay on this topic, which includes a counterargument.

Freakonomics Lessons

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson on Freakonomics, which includes the reading and writing portions.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson, which contains the reading and speaking activities. Here is a link to the podcast from class. You can find additional podcasts on Freakonomics issues at the Freakonomics blog here.

Earthquake Lessons

Here is a link to lesson 1 with the reading and writing components. For your reference, here is a link to the integrative writing task materials (try to compose the essay without looking at these).

Here is a link to lesson 2. Here is a link to the independent listening on predicting earthquakes. Feel free to stop and start the recording as needed to answer questions.

Here is a link to class listening 1 on snakes.

Here is a link to class listening 2 on animal sense.

Plato Lessons

Here is a link to lesson 1 with the reading and writing assignments.

Here is a link to lesson 2 with the listening and speaking assignments.

Here is a link to the You Tube clip from class. Feel free to stop and start the selection as needed to answer the questions.

Racial Profiling

Here is a link to lesson 1, which includes the reading and writing content.

Here is a link to article 1, which gives one side of this issue. Here is a link to article 2, which gives the other side of the issue. Use these articles as well as the lesson to help you compose your persuasive essay.

Here is a link to lesson 2, which includes the listening and speaking content. If you are interested, here is a link to the podcast from class.

Here is a link to the You Tube clip for the independent listening assignment in the lab.

Pandemic Flu Lesson Materials.

Here is a link to lesson 1 with definitions.

Here is a link to lesson 2 with definitions.

Here is a link to the first You Tube clip: Swine Flu Fears Prompt Global Quarantine

Here is a link to the second You Tube clip: Swine Flu- Closed Captioned

When working with the video clips, feel free to stop and start the recording as often as you need.

Lessons on the Crusades

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which includes definitions.

Here is part 2 of the lesson, which includes definitions. If you are interested, here is a link to the podcast from class. Here is a link to the lecture from class that accompanies the integrative reading passage.


Here is a link to the listening file of my spoken response. Practice speaking along with me to help you with your phrasing and intonation. I will ask you to give this response tomorrow in class. You can find a link to the text of my response here.

Finally, here are more detailed instructions (with an example) for the One Example essay. Please make sure to submit a first draft that is typed, proofread, printed, and on time.

Lessons on Globalization

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which includes the definitions.

Here is part 2 of the lesson, which includes the definitions. Here is a link to the podcast from class on the PEW survey results. There is no podcast, but feel free to go back and listen again.

Here is selection 1 from the independent listening.
Here is selection 2 from the independent listening.
Here is selection 3 from the independent listneing.

Watch these videos and answer the questions. Feel free to stop and start the video clips as needed.

For homework, please complete any incompleted listening assignments from class as well as complete your surveys and write a paragraph summary of your data.

Don't forget that tomorrow is the complete TOEFL simulation from 9:00-1:00. Please be on time and be prepared for a long day. You will be dismissed after the exam.

Lessons on The Necklace

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which includes most of the story. This link includes definitions for the class vocabulary. Here is part 2 of the lesson, which includes the conclusion and definitions. Here is a link to the lecture from class.

Here is a link to the study guide for grammar. In order to spend adequete time going over the study guide, I HAVE POSTPONED THE GRAMMAR QUIZ UNTIL TUESDAY. However, we will still have a vocabulary quiz for the words from list week listed here. Please make sure you complete the grammar study guide before coming to class as well as the writing assignment from The Necklace.

Lessons on Genetic Screening

Here is the link to the first part of the lesson with the reading and writing portions. There are definitions included in this link. Here is a link to the vocabulary context clues to help determine the meanings. If you are interested in reading the lecture from the integrative task, here is a link to the lecture. Here is a link to the second part of the lesson with the listening exercises.











Here is a link to the first podcast that we listened to in class. Here is a link to the homework podcast (audio only). Try to answer the questions based on the audio file. If needed use the link to the transcript here to answer difficult questions.



Homework today:

Grammar exercises from text
Second podcast and questions from teh handout (see link above)
Five paragraph persuasive essay in response to the following question:
Should genetic screening be encouraged?

Shakespeare Lessons

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson, which includes definitions.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson, which includes definitions. Here is a link to the lectures from class for your reference.

Here is the link to the video for class.

Here is a link to the listening portion only of the homework passage: "Who was Shakespeare"

Here is alink to the transcript of the listening portion. Try to answer the questions based on the listening first and then use the transcript to help with difficult questions.

Homework over the weekend is:

Grammar exercises in textbook

Answering questions to Linstening 3 "Who was Shakespeare?"

Study for vocabulary quiz on all words from this week. You can find a list of the words here.

Overpopulation Lessons

Here is the link to part 1 of the lesson with definitions.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson with definitions.

Here is a link to the first podcast about the French proposal to create incentives for procreation.

Here is the link to the second podcast about Russion conception day.

Here is a link to the independent listening task for class.

Here is a link to the listening portion of the integrative essay task.

Dark Matter Lesson Plans

Here is a link to the first part of the lesson, which includes the difficult reading passage. Here is a copy of the context clues exercise for the lesson vocabulary.

Here is a link to the second part of the lesson. Here is a link to the video on the role of the Chandra telescope in the discovery and confirmation of dark matter. Here is a link to the podcast from class on the shape of the dark matter cloud that surrounds are galaxy.

No homework this weekend due to the end of the term.

Have a great weekend!

Pocahontas Lessons

Here is part 1 of the lesson on Pocahontas. Here is a link to the vocabulary context clues exercise.

Here is a link to the podcast for lesson 2. Here is a link to the second part of the lesson.

The Health Care Debate

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson, which contains the reading assignments.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson,w hich contains the reading portion of the integrative writing task. Here is a copy of the lecture. Here is a link to the homework podcast.

Here is part 3 with speaking assignemnts. Your homework this weekend includes writing an essay with a counterargument. Here is the structure of the essay and here is a sample essay on nuclear energy, which includes a counterargument in the final paragraph. The counterargument paragraph is bolded.

Here is a study guide to help you prepare for the quiz on Monday.

Chekov Short Stories

Here is a copy of lesson 1 with definitions. This lesson includes the short story The Lottery.

Here is a copy of lesson 2 with definitions. This lesson includes the short story The Pink Stocking.

Here is a link to the word list for the vocabulary quiz on Monday.

Here is a sample character study essay.

The Mystery of Twins Lessons

Here is the first part of the lesson with definitions. Here is a text of the class lecture on conjoined twins.

Here is the second part of the lesson with definitions. Here is a link to the video we watched in class.

Teens and Advertising Lessons

Here is a copy of the reading and writing lesson with definitions.

Here is a copy of the listening and speaking lesson with definitions.

Here is a link to the podcast on the role of advertising and alcohol consumption. Here is a link to the second (very difficult podcast) about product integration. This link will show you a transcript of the podcast.

Here is a link to the homework podcast.

Finally, here is a link to a wordlist with definitions. These words will appear on the vocabulary quiz this Monday.

Atomic Bomb Lessons

Here is lesson 1 from the set, which includes definitions. Here is a link to the short film from class. This clip includes original film footage of the devastation in Japan. In class we used this to inspire our discussion of these events. For class 1, you were also required to read two passages and answer questions. Here is passage 1 with questions. Here is passage 2 with questions.

Here is lesson 2 from the set, which includes definitions. Here is a link to the first podcast from class on the justification of using the atomic bomb. You can also find a transcript of the podcast here.

Here is the podcast you must listen to for homework. Please answer questions found on the handout from class. In addition, compose ten vocabuary sentences and a paragraph summarizing your speech from class. You must take the position of one of the people we discussed. Like your speech you summary requires a thesis and at least two reasons supported by details/examples.

Essay Writing Tutor Week 1

Here is a link to the presentation on the anatomy of a persusive essay and the guidelines for composing a thesis.

Here is a link to the summary of the brainstorming session from class. Use this handout to help develop sample theses that include both a position and a unique point of view that reflects the reasons to support that opinion.

For homework please complete the chart for prompt 4 and create two awesome thesis statements for each position.

End of Block 2

Tomorrow we will take a cumulative vocabulary quiz on the words from the Summer Trimester Block 2. Here is a word list to help you study.

Tomorrow we will also take a final grammar exam, which covers the following concepts:

• Bare infinitive


• Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles


• Misplaced Modifiers


• Creating Participle Sentences


• Adverb Placement


• Conditionals

I have made a few minor corrections to the handout I gave you today. Here is the corrected version. The corrections are highlighted in yellow.

Here is a study guide to help you prepare for the test. The study guide is optional, but it will help you very much. We will go over the study guide tomorrow before the test.

Some of you still need to take vocabulary quizzes and grammar quizzes. You know who you are. You must do this tomorrow as it is the last day of the term.

White Flight and Gentrification

Here is part 1 of the lesson on White Flight, which includes definitions.

Here is part 2 of the lesson, which also includes definitions.

Here is a link to the class lecture on Detroit.

Here is the listening selection on gentrification for tonight.

Enjoy!!!!

Immigration Prose and Poetry

Here is the first part of the lesson with the text of the story. Here is a link to the podcasted version.

Here is the second part of the lesson with the poems and definitions.

Remember, there will be a short vocabulary quiz on Monday on words from the Salem Witch Trials and Immigration Poems.

Salem Witch Trials Lessons

Here is the first part of the lesson with definitions.

Here is the second part of the lesson with definitions.

Vocabulary Roots, Prefizes, and Suffixes

Here is an extensive list. Use this for today's class assignment and feel free to print a copy for your personal use.

Walmart Lessons

Here is lesson 1 with with definitions. Here is a copy of the lecture from the integrative task if you are interested in reading it through.

Here is the second part of the lesson with definitions. Here is a link to the listening passage from class on how Walmart works. Here is a link to the homework passage.

Homework for lesson 2 includes listneing 2, 10 vocabulary sentences and grammar.

GRAMMAR QUIZ ON MONDAY will review infinitive and gerund usage as well as present and past partciples and adverb placement. Here is a study guide for the quiz. Complete this study guide and we will go over it in class before the quiz.

We are also due for a very short vocabulary quiz covering new words from the lessons on asteroids and Walmart effect. Here is a word list.

You also need to submit a persusaive essay on the Walmart Effect on Monday.

Asteroid Impact Lessons

Here is the link to lesson 1 with definitions and here is the link to lesson 2 with definitions.


Here is a link to the NPR stream assigned for homework. Here is a link to the Youtube clip also assigned for homework.

No grammar quiz tomorrow for this week. If you failed to receive 90% or better on the first quiz, you must retake it tomorrow.

Stephen King's Morality

Here is the first part of the story with questions and definitions.

Here is the second part of the story with questions and definitions.

Please note, you do not have to do vocabulary sentences for these lessons. Focus on carefully reading the story and answering the questions. Come to class ready to discuss!

Please also note that we will have a CUMULATIVE VOCABULARY QUIZ on Thursay, which will cover gerunds, infinitives, participles, and misplaced/dangling modifiers as well.

We will review concepts in class tomorrow. I will also post a vocabulary list tomorrow.

Our field trip has been postponed until next week. We will discuss the possibilities tomorrow in class.

Religious Fundamentalism

Here is the first part of the lesson on religious fundamentalism with definitions.

Here is a link to the second part of the lesson with definitions. Here is a link to the podcast from class. The questions cover only the first five minutes, but you are welcome to listen to more if you are interested. Finally, here is the lecture from class.

Cold Fusion Lessons

Here is a link to lesson 1 with definitions.

Here is a link to lesson 2 with definitions.

Here is a link to the podcast from class.

Here is a link to the you tube link. You will be working on this independently in the lab.

The Chicago Outfit Lessons

Here is a link to the reading and writing portion of the lesson with definitions.

Here is a link to the listening and speaking porton of the lesson with definitions.

If you are interested in viewing the film from class, please e-mail me and I will e-mail you the information.

Here is a list of vocabulary words for the quiz on Monday.

Here is a link to a website that has some interestin practice exercises for revisions.

Have a nice weekend.

Urban Legends Lessons

Here is lesson one with definitons. Here is lesson two with definitions. Here is a link to the podcast about the founder of snopes.com. if you want to listen one more time. Here is the link to snopes for you pleasure and delight.

Death Penalty Lessons

Here is a link to today's lesson on the death penalty in America. You will find the definiitons for passage 1 here. Here is the link to the lecture on the death penalty. You may use this to help you revise the integrative essay.

Here is a link to the second lesson on the death penalty, which includes definitions.

Here is a link to the list of vocabulary words that may appear on the vocabulary quiz on Monday.

Enjoy the beautiful weather.

Electric Cars

Here is a link to the reading and writing portion of the class with definitions.

Here is a link to the listening and speaking portion of the class with definitions. Here is a link to the podcast on Hydrogen cars. Now that we have discussed the podcast in class, feel free to go back and listen again.

Here is the link to part 1 of the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car. As part of your homework, please go to your assigned link and watch another installment. Remember to create paragraph summary of the segment and prepare a simple spoken summary to deliver to your fellow students. Additional homework assignments include ten vocabulary sentences using any new words from these lessons and the completion of the paraphrasing handout.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10

Words for Final Vocab Quiz

Here is a link to the list of words that may appear on the final vocabulary quiz. Please study hard. Quizzes are a large portion of your grade! Please continue to work hard on your first drafts of your research paper. I am really looking forward to learning more about your results.

Conspiracy Theory Lessons

Here is lesson 1 on Conspiracy Theories, which contain definitions from class.

Here is lesson 2 on Conspiracy Theories, which contains the definitions discussed in class.

If you are interested, here is a copy of the 9/11 lecture from the Integrative Task.

Here is a link to the first podcast and the continued popularity of JFK conspriacy theories.

Here is a link to the second podcast, which addresses the social attraction to conspriacy theories.

Please be on time for tomorrow's TOEFL simulation. The test will begin at 9:15. If you are not here on time, you will not be permitted to take the test and will be sent home without credit for the day!!!

Don't forget to bring outlines, laptops, poster/presentation boards, markers, glue, ect on THURSDAY.

A Rose for Emily

Here is part 1 of the lesson.

Here is part 2 pf the lesson, which includes the conclusion of the story. If you are interested here in a copy of the lecture from class today.

Here is vocabulary list for the quiz on Monday. Alternative forms of the word will be included on the quiz.

Enjoy the weekend!

Nuclear Power Lessons

Here is the link to lesson 1 on nuclear power. Here is a link to the lecture from the integrative task. Try not to use the lecture unless you are really lost. Here is the link to lesson 2 on nuclear power, which includes the lecture from today's second speaking exercise. If you are interested in listening to the podcast from class again, you can find it here. Here is the link to the HOMEWORK podcast. You can find the questions here. Homework for tonight will be to listen to the podcast and answer the questions as well as complete the essay on this topic. Don't forget that the essay must include a counterarguement.

Vocabulary List for Quiz 4/4

Here are the words that will be on the quiz. Make sure you are familiar with alternative forms of the words as well. Repressive Vindicate Autocratic Formulate Tyrannical Regime Yearn Oppressor Reactionary Waning Bent the arc of history Strong arm tactics Stalking horse Need to follow suit Putting the lie to Literacy Intimidate Suppress Exploit Imperialism Excavate Havoc Opportunist Remnants Linger Virtuous Contemplate Grandiose Erstwhile

MAKE UP CLASS TOMORROW & LUNCH AT MY HOUSE

Hello students, I hope you are enjoying your Spring Break. I just wanted to let you know that we will be having a make up class tomorrow in Glenview to make up for the cancelled class two weeks ago. Class will begin promptly at 9:00 and end at 12:45. We will spend the day working on TOEFL skills, editing some past work, and discussing your progress on the research project. We will also spend some time discussing the class direction. After class, I would like to invite you to my apartment for lunch. It will take about 30-45 minutes from school to arrive there and you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation. There is inexpensive metered parking available across the street from my building. We will have lunch from about 1:30-3:30. I hope that you will all be able to make it!

Revolution Lesson Plans

Here is lesson 1, which includes the Reading and Writing components. Homework for this class included five vocabulary sentences, completion of passage 2, and the writing assignment. Here is lesson 2, which includes the Listening and Speaking components. Here is a link to the podcast. Homework is to complete the writing assignment from lesson 1, conduct research for final project, and study for vocabulary quiz (these assignments and the quiz) will be due Monday, April 4th. For those who were absent, here is a link to the class syllabus. On the last page, you will find instructions for the final project. See me in class to discuss the details.

Lessons on the Colonization of Africa

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson, which contains definitions. Part 1 homework was to compose ten vocabulary sentences and complete passages 2 and 3 from the lesson.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson, which contains definitions. If you need to access the podcast, use the link included on the lesson. Here is a link to the powerpoint presentation of political cartoons. Feel free to go back and study these if you are interested. Homework today is to compose five vocabulary sentences and complete the writing assignment based on a political cartoon related to American imperialism.

Have a nice evening!

Class Cancellation and Lessons

IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T HEARD, CLASS IS CANCELLED TOMORROW 3/16/11. WE WILL DISCUSS A MAKE UP CLASS ON THURSDAY. PLEASE USE THE DAY OFF TO STUDY FOR YOUR VOCABULARY TEST. Here is a list of all the words that may be on the test. Alternative forms (not listed) may also appear.

YOU MAY ALSO USE THIS TIME TO CATCH UP ON SOME MISSING WORK. Here is a link to my grade records for homework and writing assignments. However, I have not inputted all homework yet. I will not accept missing assignments after Thursday.

Here is part 1 of the lesson on Russian literature, which includes the short story and the definitions.

Here is a link to the second part of the lesson. Here is a link to the lecture from class if you are interested. Here is a link to the podcast that you need to complete for homework. Try not to look at the transcript. Stop and start the podcast as needed.

ENJOY THE DAY OFF AND STUDY HARD FOR THE QUIZ. I WILL SEE YOU ON THURSDAY!

Union Lesson Plans

Here is Part 1 of the lesson on unions, which includes the definitions.

Here is Part 2 of the lesson.

Here is a link to the lecture from class on the situation in Wisconsin.

Here is a link to the podcast for class. As always, feel free to stop and start he podcast as you need. Try you best to answer all questions to the best of your ability.

Homework for the weekend includes:

• Essay on unions


• Revision of Surrealism paragraphs


• Studying for vocabulary quiz

Dali and Surrealism Lessons

Here is lesson 1 on Dali and the surrealistic art movement. This version of the lesson includes the vocabulary words and their definitions. There were many new words in this lesson.

Homework for lesson 1 is the creation of ten vocabulary sentences and the completion of passage 2. Please do not get behind on homework assignments. It becomes very difficult to catch up!

Here is lesson 2 for Dali. You do not need to know the vocabulary words from the lecture as they are mostly technical terms related to the field of art.

In case you are interested, here is a link to the power point presentation on Surrealism from class.

Volcanos

Here is the link to the reading and writing lesson.

Here is a link to the listneing and speaking lesson.

Here is a link to the podcast. Feel free to stop and start the podcast as needed. Return to class and discuss your responses with a partner from class.

Prose Fiction Lessons - Fatherhood

Here is the link to part 1 of the lesson that includes the short story Shaving. You will find defintions for the new words on this version of the lesson. Homework today was five vocabulary sentences, the completion of the story and answering of all questions, and a detailed outline for the essay (see structure on the handout).

Here is the link to part 2 of this lesson, which includes two poems about fathers.

Here is a link to the podcast on My Papa's Waltz for class.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IF YOU ARE ABSENT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU MISSED. COPIES OF HANDOUTS CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR FILE IN THE CLASSROOM. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP LOST WORK IN CASE OF AN ABSENCE.

Lessons on Euthanasia

Here is part 1 of the lesson on Euthansia, which includes definitions. Homework for today is ten vocabulary sentences using five words (and alternative forms), passage 2, and the composition of questions for the third passage.

Here is part 2 of the lesson on Euthansia, which includes definitions. Homework is vocabulary sentences and the persuasive essay with counterargument.

Here is a link to the CBS news story on Euthanasia.

Don't forget to arrive at school at 9:00 am sharp on Thursday for the full-length TOEFL exam.

There will be a vocabulary quiz on Monday that covers all words from these lessons.

Artificial Life Lessons

Here is lesson 1, which includes the reading and writing components as well as definitions.

Here is lesson 2, which includes the listneing and speaking components as well as definitions.

Here is the podcast from lesson 2. Feel free to stop and start the podcast as needed.

Here is a copy of the lecture we did not get to in class. Please read through the lecture and answer the questions on your class handout. I will be checking these in class tomorrow.

Beatles Lessons Plans

Here is the first lesson on the Beatles, which contains the definitions to the vocabulary words.

Here is the second lesson plan, which includes definitions.

This week we will be meeting to carefully review your drafts on the IMF research paper. These meetings will take up to thirty minutes per student. Please come prepared with a COMPLETED draft. If you have any questions regarding the structure of the paper, see the handout distributed in class on Thursday.

Lessons on The Missionary Controversy

Here is a link to the first part of the lesson, which includes the reading passages and the first part of the writing assignment.

Here is a link to the second part of the lesson, which includes the speaking prompts and the second part of the writing assignment.

Here is a link to a podcast regarding ten missionaries who were arrested in Haiti after the earthquake last year. Listen carefully and answer the following questions:

1. What is the recent development in the story of the ten missionaries who were arrested in Haiti for trying to take orphanages to the Dominican Republic?
2. Why was the missionaries’ Haitian lawyer fired?
3. According to the podcast, how has the congregation in Idaho responded to public interest in the case?
4. What were the missionaries lacking when trying to take the children out of the country?
5. What does the speaker suggest about the change in public opinion in the community from which the missionaries came?

Next, go to this page to read more about the situation. On this page you will also find a link to a you tube video in which the speaker defends the actions of the missionaries. Listen carefully to the stream and compose a one paragraph summary in response to the following question.

What reasons are given to defend the actions of the missionaries in Haiti?

Homework for 2/3/11

Hello students,

The blizzard prevented us from studying these lesons on Green Energy,

For homework please complete the reading passages for this topic. You can find a link to the passages and questions here.

Due to the weather, I did not check articles for the midterm research paper on Thursday, but will do so on Monday. Please come to class prepared!!!!!!

Tiger Mother Lessons

Here is Part 1 of the lesson on Amy Chua, which includes the reading passages. You will find definitions to the words from class on this link.

Here is Part 2 of the lesson on Amy Chua, which includes the difficult podcast of an interview with the writer. You will find definitions to the words from class on this link. Here is a link to the podcast. If you are still struggling, you can view a complete transcript of the interview here.

Please remember that on Thursday, Feb. 3 I will be checking your progress for your research paper by making sure you have read and "marked up" at least two articles on your topic. I am looking forward to learning more about the topics you have selected for your papers.

IMF and World Bank Lessons and Links

Here is Part 1 of the lesson on the IMF, which includes the definitions to new vocabulry from class.

Here is Part 2 of the lesson, which includes the Listening and Speaking tasks.

Here is a link to the podcast on the new role of the IMF to be completed in class.

Here is the lecture on international debt in Nigeria in case you are interested.

Here is a link to the IMF website, which contains an assortment of podcasts. Select one and compose a paragraph summary for homework.

Walt Disney Parts 2 & 3

Here is a link to Part 2 of the lesson on Walt Disney. If you are interested, here is a link to lecture 1 entitled "The Biography of a Mouse" and here is the link to lecture 2 entitled "Walt Disney During the War."

Here is a link to the listening file for homework.

Here is a link to the PArt 3 of the lesson on Walt Disney.

Below you will find links to the Disney videos for the class assignment:
Snow White
Pinnocchio
Peter Pan
Sleeping Beauty
The Jungle Book

Correction on Homework

There is no passage 3 in Part 1 of the lessons on Walt Disney.

You do not have to do passage 2 for homework.

Please complete remaining assignments.

Thanks!

Good night.

Walt Disney Part 1

Here is a link to the lesson, which includes definitions and Passage 3.

Homework Assignments are:

• Passage 3 and questions (see blog posting)
• 5 Vocabulary Sentences
• Essay outline (see instructions in lesson)
• Revise story based on my corrections

Garfield Park Conservatory

As promised, here is the information about the Garfield Park Conservatory. Entrance is free for all and it provides a great break from the cold and grey of Chicago in January. Enjoy!

Part 2 of Offshore Drilling with Link

Here is a link to the Speaking and Listening portion of the lesson on Offshore Drilling. The definitions are included.

Here is a link to the podcast on the economics of offshore drilling.

Here is a copy of the lecture from class on types of oil rigs.

Glenview students, homework is to:

• Revise 2 writing assignments (short story and independent writing task). If you missed class last Thursday, please take thirty minutes to compose a response to the following: Is it better for students to study science and mathmatics or history and literarture?
• Write a five paragraph persusive essay on Offshore drilling using the position papers I distributed in class. You can select the reasoning, but you must write from the position that I assigned to you. Work on paraphrasing the arguments made in the handout rather than just repeating them.
• Study for a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday that covers the lessons on Wikileaks and Offhshore Drilling. You can the vocabulary words and their definitions in the lesson links for Offshore Drilling.