Linguistics Lessons

Here is the link to lesson 1, which includes definitions. In class we read and discussed the passage 1 and the questions. We also read and created open-ended questions for passage 2. Homework is to select either article 1 or article 2 and create six to eight multiple choice questions about the selected article. These questions should be TOEFL style and represent a variety of questions types (Detail, Inference, Purpose, Vocabulary, ect). When creating the incorrect answer choices, be sure to engage the typical distractors found on the TOEFL test (distortion, extremity, reversal, negation, ect.) Homework also includes five vocabulary sentences based on the words from class.

Here is the link to lesson 2, which includes the definitions. Here is a link to the extended version of the podcast on language. Please go back and listen again to the excerpt from class or listen to the entire selection to practice listening skills (if you are overwhelmed by the pace, you can find a link to the transcript here). In addition, here is a link to the lectures from class. I intend to introduce more simulations of task 6 into the advanced integrative portion of class. Homework tonight is to create five multiple choice questions based on the podcast here. Try to use the podcast only, but if you are struggling, you can find a link to the transcript here. In addition, please watch the following clip on You Tube, which is related to the podcast. Compose a one-paragraph summary of the podcast.

As always continue to study the wordlists from the CGT. We will have another quiz this Thursday,







Here is the link to the podcast and transcript required for the assignment.

Outsourcing Lessons

Human Microchips Lessons

Here is a link to lesson 1 with definitions. Here is a link to lesson 2 with definitions. Here is the link to the podcast we listened to in class on medical uses for these implants. If you are interested, here is a link to an additional podcast on the ethics of human implants.

Homework for these lessons includes:

1. Completion of all passages and the answering of questions


2. 10 vocabulary sentences


3. Preparation of a persuasive speech on this topic


4. Studying for a vocabulary quiz on the lessons from this week. Here is a wordlist to help you study.

The Marshall Plan Lessons

Here is a link to lesson 1 with definitions. Here is a link to lesson 2 with definitions. You can find a link to the NPR podcast that we listened to in class here. Feel free to go back and listen again for stronger comprehension.

1. Homework assignments for these lessons includes:
   10 vocabulary sentences


2. Completion of passage 1 and answering all questions


3. An essay in which you discuss the importance of international aid (see lesson 2 for instructions and an example)


4. Four speaking prompts written out from lesson 1


5. Four speaking prompts recorded at home and submitted to me

Materialism Lessons

Here is lesson 1, which includes the definitions. Here is a link to the lecture that was given in the integrative task.

Here is lesson 2, which includes definitions. Here is a link to the podcast if you would like to go back and here it again.

Homework for these lessons includes the completion of passages 2 and 3 as well as an essay on materialism.

In addition, the vocabulary quiz on Bradbury and Materialism has been postponed until Tuesday, February 14th. Here is a list of words that may appear on the quiz.

Ray Bradbury Lessons

Here is a link to lesson 1, which includes vocabulary words.

Here is a link to lesson 2, which includes vocabulary words.

Completion of all questions and five vocabulary sentences were required homework assignments for these lessons as well as two drafts of a paragraph literary analysis of the atmosphere of the first story.

Please see if you have any questions.

Student Files for Review

Please use the handout in class to score and evaluate the following student responses.

Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Student 4