Welcome back on this beautiful Monday in September. Today we started off class with our weekly vocabulary quiz and some extra practice on Listening for Details. In the second half of the morning, we read the short story Harrison Bergeron. Here is a link to the lesson and the vocabulary.
1. Five vocabulary sentences using the words from today's lesson. Try to use an alternative form of the word. You can find definitions and alternative forms of the words posted on the link.
2. Finish reading the story and answer the comprehension questions at the back of the packet. Please come to class tomorrow prepared to discuss the story.
3. Complete the extra listening practice quiz. You can find a link to the lecture here.
4. Begin studying the words in section 4 of the textbook for a quiz on Thursday.
9/11
Hello all,
Today we started class with a brief introduction of the method, purpose, and attitude questions for the listening section. We will be studying these questions in more detail in the coming two weeks.
We also learned different ways to recognize the definitions of words contained in the same sentence as an unfamiliar vocabulary word. You can find the link to the handout and practice here.
Next, we worked on practicing academic note taking in lectures including cause and effect. You can find a link to the worksheet here. If you are interested in going back to hear the lectures again, here are the lectures on Stagflation and Dance Halls. You will need to carefully listen and take notes on the final lecture onThe Black Death and Art. I will be collecting your notes on this lecture.
Finally, I gave a lecture on the intended meaning of the short story and you worked together to complete a lecture quiz based on the lecture. You can find a link to the lesson for today here. This link also contains the definitions to some words and phrases found in the podcast about Kurt Vonnegut. For homework, I am asking you to listen to the podcast and answer these questions. Here is a link to the podcast audio file.
For homework, please do the following:
- Complete the packet Vocabulary in Context 4 on using definiitons. You can find a link above.
- Listen to the third lecture on the Black Death and take notes. Turn you notes in tomorrow.
- Listen to the podcast on Vonnegut and try to answer the questions.
- Study for the CGT section 4 vocabulary quiz.
Today we started the lesson with additional drills to practice listening for purpose and attitude for the ibt Listening exam. If you missed class, please see me about completing these exercises at home or after class. We also reviewed the answers to the Vocabulary in Context 4 exercise. A large portion of today's class was devoted to a sample ibt speaking exam, which we recorded, anlyed and re-recorded for scoring. I realize this was a bit of a shock, but I see this as a starting point from which you will continue to improve and grow.
Today in class, we discussed the short story Harriso Bergeron and I introduced the theme essay. Supportive class materials can be found here. You will need to select a general theme from the list in the handout and determine a thesis for the essay. Next, search through the text for examples to support your idea. I will meet with you individually to discuss your findings. I will also provide an example of a theme essay in class tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the last day of week 3 of this block. I would like to schedule individual meetings after class to discuss missing assignments and any other issues.
For homework, please do the following:
- Study the short story to find textual examples of your theme to support your thesis. We will discuss these in class.
- Catch up on any missing assignments.
- Prepare for the vocabulary quiz on the CGT section 3
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