Lessons on Stem Cell Research

9/4

Today we opened class with a discussion of common expressions found during campus conversations. You can find a link to the list here. After practicing listening for details in campus conversations, we started our advanced integrative work on stem cells. Here is a link to that lesson, which includes definitions and alternative forms of the words. Remember that the quiz next Monday will require you not only to defin words, but also identify their roots and alternative forms.

In simulation, we worked from a very difficult listening exam. Below you can find links to the lectures and conversation. Please go back and listen again for extra listening practice.

Sharks
Venice
Computer
Socrates
Turner

Homework Assignments

1. Compose ten vocabulary sentences using any ten words of your choice (please turn sentences in on a separate sheet of paper, entitled Lesson 96 Vocabulary).
2. Read the article at the end of the packet and create six questions based on the selection.
3. Study for CGT vocabulary quiz section 2
4. Complete work on final research project

9/5

 

Here is a link to the lesson from today, which includes the definitions. If you are interested in listneing  to the podcast again,  here is an audio file only. If you would like to read along with the transcript, you can find more information about this story here. Although we will not cover the second new story in the lesson packet, you can find a link to the story "Revisiting the South Korean Stem Cell Claim" here.

 

Homework Assignments
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1. Study for CGT vocabulary quiz section 2
2. Complete reading passage 3 and answer the questions.
3. Study conversation questions in order to prepare for an interesting discussion.
4. Work on missing assignments.

9/6

 

Today we devoted a lot of time to speaking practice. Here is a link to the lectures on Stem Cell Research we used to create lecture summaries. Hereis a link to the class packet. I realize that the essay writing assignment may be challenging, but do your best. Hereis a link to a sample essay I wrote. This essay is on Juvenile Justice, but it should give you a clear idea about the structure.

 

Homework Assignments

1. Complete supplemental listening passages for factual questions. You can find the links to the lectures following: Atmosphere  Gorillas  Facial Theory  Malthus 
2. Complete first draft expository essay on Stem Cell Research (see example)
3. Catch up on any missing assignments
4. Study for vocabulary quiz (you should have a word list)

Finally, please know how much I appreciate your hard work and great attitudes. Yes, the class is challenging (it is meant to be). Trust me that I have your best interests in mind. If you come to class, work hard, and complete assignments, you will be amazed how much you will grow and improve!

 

Have a great weekend!