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.

REMINDERS

Hope you all survived the full-length practice test today. Just a couple of reminders:

Tomorrow we will go over the exam and I will be meeting with you one on one to discuss your responses.

In the meantime, you will be working on your midterm project. BRING LAPTOPS TO SCHOOL!

Don't forget that we have a vocabulary quiz tomorrow. You can find a full list of the words under the posting for Chicago Architecture.

Lastly, there will be an early dismissal on Wednesday, February 1st due to the monthly faculty meeting. Class will be dismissed at 1:30.

Cell Phone Safety

Here is the link to the first part of the lesson, which includes definitions. If you are interested, here is the link to the lecture that accompanies the integrative writing task. Homework for this lesson includes the completion of passages 3 and 4. You should also prepare for the two upcoming quizzes (one on the words from the previous week and the other on the high frequency words from CGT section 1).

Here is the link to the podcast used in part 2 of the lesson. As always feel free to stop and start the podcast as needed to answer the questions. Do not skip questions; do your best to answer each one. When you return to class, discuss your responses with those of a partner from class. Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson, which includes definitions. Homework is to prepare for tomorrow's debate and study for the CGT quiz.

Here is a link to part 3 of the lesson with definitions as well as the related podcast. Over the weekend, use your survey results to formulate a paper in which you present your research results. These should be presented in the structure described in the lesson. In addition, please study for a vocabulary quiz on the new vocabulary from this week. You will find a list of the words, phrases, and idioms that will appear on the quiz here.

Enjoy the snow!

DB Cooper Lessons

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which includes definitions. Homework for today is to compose ten vocabulary sentences using any ten unfamiliar words from this lesson. In addition, I would like you to complete the summary writing assignment for passage 3. You can find detailed instructions for the assignment in the handout. There will be no vocabulary quiz tomorrow. However, please take the time to look over the grammar quizzes that were taken and graded today. Come to me tomorrow if you have any questions.

Here is a link to lesson 2, which includes definitions. You can find links to many of the You Tube videos on DB Cooper that we discussed in class listed on these pages. You can also find a link to the writing assignment here.

This is the last day of block 1 of the Fall Trimester. Therefore, there is no homework. Enjoy the weekend.

Sigmund Freud Lessons and Grammar Review

Welcome back to school. Yes, today was rough, but it's a new year and that means new possibilities!

Here is part 1 of the lesson on Freud. The first passage was really difficult, but I think the second passage allowed for a clearer understanding of the basic ideas behind his theories.

Here is part 2 of the lesson. You will find a link to the podcast here, which is a reading of Freud's actual essay on dream interpretation. Feel free to work on this for extra practice.

Finally, tomorrow we will have a comprehensive grammar quiz on the concepts we have been working on this block. Here is the study guide for the quiz. Please complete this for homework and come prepared to ask questions tomorrow. If you missed class, or need a little help, please refer to the following class handouts:

Articles

Conditionals

Plurals with Indefinite Pronouns

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

The Politics of Marriage - Part 1

Here is a link to the lesson from class today. Here is a copy of the syllabus for Glenview that was distributed in class today. Here is a copy of the syllabus for Chicago.

Please remember that if you do not attend class, you are still responsible for the homework unless you have made a previous arrangement with me.

For today, students are responsible for the following for homework assignments.

• Compass passages 7-10 from chapter 6 "Organization Questions" (See links below)
• Passage 2 from the lesson. Please answer the questions.
• Five vocabulary sentences using any five unfamiliar words from the lesson.

Please remember to bring $6.00 for our holiday party at Senoya to class. All are welcome!

Here is a link to Compass passage 7 page 320.

Here is a link to Compass passage 8 page 321.

Here is a link to Compass passage 9 page 322.

Here is a link to Compass passage 10 page 323.

E-mail me if you have any questions.

NO VOCAB QUIZ ON MONDAY

I realize that I did not distribute a vocabulary list on Thursday for the quiz on Monday. The quiz will now be postponed until Tuesday and a vocabulary list will be available on Monday in class. Students wishing to take the quiz on Monday may do so during the lunch break.

Also, here is the second part of the film. IF you were not able to complete the second part of the assignment, do not worry. However, you are welcome to watch this section and answer the questions for extra practice.