Twilight Zone Lessons

Here is a link to lesson 1, which includes the definitions. Homework for class today was the completion of vocabulary sentences and the reading passage from class.

Here is a link to lesson 2. For homework, please remember to revise the returned essay and complete the episode analysis for " A Man in a Bottle."

We will have a vocabulary quiz on Monday, which will cover the words from this week.

Have a nice 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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!

Check out this website for cheap tickets to theater, concerts, and social events.

Goldstar Chicago allows you to purchase tickets for a variety of events in and around Chicago. To use the website, you need only to join the service (by submitting an e-mail and password) and have access to a credit card to purchase tickets. If you become a member, you will receive weekly listings of the available events as well as reviews.

This is a great way for you to find out about affordable cultural and social opportunities.