Showing posts with label lab assignment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lab assignment. Show all posts
Lab 48
Use your lab time to complete all assignments and to prepare for your presentation on Monday.
Lab 47
For Thursday, 07/13/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Appendix C26: Distinguish Specific and General Ideas" pp. 549
2.) Complete Appendix Exercise C26 pp.549-550
3.) Complete Appendix Review Exercise C26 p.550
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Independent Tasks> Complete Task 3 (Skills 9-15)
Presentation:
4.) Use the rest of the time to work with your group on your presentation.
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Appendix C26: Distinguish Specific and General Ideas" pp. 549
2.) Complete Appendix Exercise C26 pp.549-550
3.) Complete Appendix Review Exercise C26 p.550
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Independent Tasks> Complete Task 3 (Skills 9-15)
Presentation:
4.) Use the rest of the time to work with your group on your presentation.
Lab 46
For Wednesday, 07/12/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 15: Review Grammar" p. 292
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 15 p. 293
In the Longman Textbook:
3.) Read "Appendix C25: Make Articles Agree with Nouns" pp. 548
4.) Complete Appendix Exercise C25 p.548-549
We will begin the review process today. Please look over your notes since the beginning of the course. We have covered all four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing.
Over the next few days compile a list of useful tips and strategies that you have learned in the course. We will be taking small "reminder" tests in the next few days. Before you take the test review those particular SKILLS sections in the book.
For instance, during lab today you will take a Reading Post-Test. You should 1.) look back at your class notes from the several weeks we spent on the Reading; and 2.) look at the Reading Skills Section in the book (pp. 8-110). 3.) Make a list of the important steps to remember when answering the 7 types of reading questions (p.8). (What are the 7 types of reading questions!?) 4.) After you take the test, write a few notes about what was difficult and prepare to ask questions in class. (Hint: this review period will prepare you for your group presentation on Monday and for the test on Tuesday!!)
In the Longman Textbook:
5.) Complete the Reading Post-Test (30 minutes) pp. 111-116
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 15: Review Grammar" p. 292
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 15 p. 293
In the Longman Textbook:
3.) Read "Appendix C25: Make Articles Agree with Nouns" pp. 548
4.) Complete Appendix Exercise C25 p.548-549
We will begin the review process today. Please look over your notes since the beginning of the course. We have covered all four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing.
Over the next few days compile a list of useful tips and strategies that you have learned in the course. We will be taking small "reminder" tests in the next few days. Before you take the test review those particular SKILLS sections in the book.
For instance, during lab today you will take a Reading Post-Test. You should 1.) look back at your class notes from the several weeks we spent on the Reading; and 2.) look at the Reading Skills Section in the book (pp. 8-110). 3.) Make a list of the important steps to remember when answering the 7 types of reading questions (p.8). (What are the 7 types of reading questions!?) 4.) After you take the test, write a few notes about what was difficult and prepare to ask questions in class. (Hint: this review period will prepare you for your group presentation on Monday and for the test on Tuesday!!)
In the Longman Textbook:
5.) Complete the Reading Post-Test (30 minutes) pp. 111-116
Lab 46
For Tuesday, 07/11/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 14: Review Sentence Structure" p. 290
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 14 p. 291
In the Longman Textbook:
3.) Read "Appendix C25: Make Articles Agree with Nouns" pp. 548
4.) Complete Appendix Exercise C25 p.548-549
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 14: Review Sentence Structure" p. 290
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 14 p. 291
In the Longman Textbook:
3.) Read "Appendix C25: Make Articles Agree with Nouns" pp. 548
4.) Complete Appendix Exercise C25 p.548-549
Lab 45
For Monday, 07/10/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 13: Write the Conclusion" p. 287
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 13: Choose one question from pp. 288-289. Write a conclusion based on your notes and writing from previous Skills.
In the Longman Textbook:
3.) Read "Appendix C24: Distinguish A and An" pp. 546-547
4.) Complete Appendix Exercise C24 p.547
Internet Activity: Complete Activity #27 posted below.
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 13: Write the Conclusion" p. 287
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 13: Choose one question from pp. 288-289. Write a conclusion based on your notes and writing from previous Skills.
In the Longman Textbook:
3.) Read "Appendix C24: Distinguish A and An" pp. 546-547
4.) Complete Appendix Exercise C24 p.547
Internet Activity: Complete Activity #27 posted below.
Internet Activity 27: Take 10 minutes for news
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001
Find a news story on NPR, listen, and take notes. Prepare to tell us about the main points of the piece during class.
Find a news story on NPR, listen, and take notes. Prepare to tell us about the main points of the piece during class.
Lab 44
For Friday, 07/07/09
Writing Exercise:
Today in lab time you will write a complete TOEFL Independent Task Response. Take 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise a response to the following question. Aim for approximately 300 words.
Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
Vocabulary Exercise: With the rest of your lab time play the FreeRice vocab game.
Writing Exercise:
Today in lab time you will write a complete TOEFL Independent Task Response. Take 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise a response to the following question. Aim for approximately 300 words.
Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
Vocabulary Exercise: With the rest of your lab time play the FreeRice vocab game.
Lab 43
For Thursday, 07/06/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 12:"Connect the Supporting Paragraphs" p. 284-
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 12: Questions 2-4, p. 285
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Independent Tasks> Complete Task 2 (Skills 9-13)
In the Longman Textbook:
4.) Read "Articles" and "Appendix C23: Use Articles with Singular Nouns" p. 545-546
5.) Complete Appendix Exercise C23 p.546
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 12:"Connect the Supporting Paragraphs" p. 284-
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 12: Questions 2-4, p. 285
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Independent Tasks> Complete Task 2 (Skills 9-13)
In the Longman Textbook:
4.) Read "Articles" and "Appendix C23: Use Articles with Singular Nouns" p. 545-546
5.) Complete Appendix Exercise C23 p.546
Lab 42
For Wednesday, 07/05/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 11: Write Unified Supporting Paragraphs" pp. 281-282
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 11, questions #1-13, p. 283
In the Longman Textbook:
3.) Read "Appendix C22: Use -ed and -ing Adjectives Correctly" p. 543
4.) Complete Appendix Exercise C22 p.544-545
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 11: Write Unified Supporting Paragraphs" pp. 281-282
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 11, questions #1-13, p. 283
In the Longman Textbook:
3.) Read "Appendix C22: Use -ed and -ing Adjectives Correctly" p. 543
4.) Complete Appendix Exercise C22 p.544-545
Lab 41
For Tuesday, 07/04/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) You should have read "Writing Skill 10: Write the Introduction" p.277 last Friday. We will be going over this skill today in class, so please complete Friday's assignment if you have not already.
In the Longman Textbook:
2.) Read "Appendix C21: Position Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly" p. 541
3.) Complete Appendix Exercise C21 p.542-543
Review your notes from Internet Activity 26 be prepared to discuss the talk.
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) You should have read "Writing Skill 10: Write the Introduction" p.277 last Friday. We will be going over this skill today in class, so please complete Friday's assignment if you have not already.
In the Longman Textbook:
2.) Read "Appendix C21: Position Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly" p. 541
3.) Complete Appendix Exercise C21 p.542-543
Review your notes from Internet Activity 26 be prepared to discuss the talk.
Lab 40
For Monday, 08/03/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Adjectives and Adverbs" and "Appendix C20:Use Basic Adj. and Adv. Correctly" p. 539
2.) Complete Appendix Exercise C20 p.539-541
Internet Activity: Complete the Internet Activity #26 posted below
We will be taking a Mini-Test today in class.
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Adjectives and Adverbs" and "Appendix C20:Use Basic Adj. and Adv. Correctly" p. 539
2.) Complete Appendix Exercise C20 p.539-541
Internet Activity: Complete the Internet Activity #26 posted below
We will be taking a Mini-Test today in class.
Lab 39
For Friday, 07/31/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 10: Write the Introduction" pp. 277-278
2.) Write two introductions (based on the plans you wrote yesterday) for Writing Exercise 10
Writing Exercise:
Today in lab time you will write a complete TOEFL Independent Task Response. Take 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise a response to the following question. Remember that the more you write, the better (approximately 300 words); however, make sure that your content is cohesive and your topic is focused on answering the question. (This is an actual question from a past test.)
Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Vocabulary Exercise: With the rest of your lab time play the FreeRice vocab game.
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 10: Write the Introduction" pp. 277-278
2.) Write two introductions (based on the plans you wrote yesterday) for Writing Exercise 10
Writing Exercise:
Today in lab time you will write a complete TOEFL Independent Task Response. Take 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise a response to the following question. Remember that the more you write, the better (approximately 300 words); however, make sure that your content is cohesive and your topic is focused on answering the question. (This is an actual question from a past test.)
Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Vocabulary Exercise: With the rest of your lab time play the FreeRice vocab game.
Lab 38
For Thursday, 07/30/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 9: Plan Before You Write" p. 273-274
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 9: #2, #3, and #4 on p. 274-275 (We will share these in class!!)
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Independent Tasks> Complete Task 1 (Skills 9-13)
Internet Activity:
4.)Do the Internet Activity #25 posted below
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 9: Plan Before You Write" p. 273-274
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 9: #2, #3, and #4 on p. 274-275 (We will share these in class!!)
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Independent Tasks> Complete Task 1 (Skills 9-13)
Internet Activity:
4.)Do the Internet Activity #25 posted below
Lab 37
For Wednesday, 07/29/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 8: Review" pp. 270
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 8 #1 and #2 pp. 270-271
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Integrated Tasks> Complete Task 3 (Skills 1-8)
Writing Assignment: Edit and Feedback movie review comparisons
a.) Edit your partner's draft based on the criteria I outlined in class, looking for overall cohesion of ideas, sentence clarity and correctness, and spelling and punctuation mistakes.
It is always easier to edit the work of someone else than it is your own. It is good practice for reviewing sentence structure and grammar.
b.) Make clear markings on the text itself, but also make suggestions for re-writing sentences at the bottom of the page.
c.) Finally, on the back of your partner's draft, write a note to him/her explaining what was well-written and effective, and also what parts of the response need more work. Make suggestions as to how to make the response more coherent and how to better address the purpose of the assignment.
This is due towards the beginning of class.
Internet Activity: Complete Internet Activity #24 posted below.
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 8: Review" pp. 270
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 8 #1 and #2 pp. 270-271
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Integrated Tasks> Complete Task 3 (Skills 1-8)
Writing Assignment: Edit and Feedback movie review comparisons
a.) Edit your partner's draft based on the criteria I outlined in class, looking for overall cohesion of ideas, sentence clarity and correctness, and spelling and punctuation mistakes.
It is always easier to edit the work of someone else than it is your own. It is good practice for reviewing sentence structure and grammar.
b.) Make clear markings on the text itself, but also make suggestions for re-writing sentences at the bottom of the page.
c.) Finally, on the back of your partner's draft, write a note to him/her explaining what was well-written and effective, and also what parts of the response need more work. Make suggestions as to how to make the response more coherent and how to better address the purpose of the assignment.
This is due towards the beginning of class.
Internet Activity: Complete Internet Activity #24 posted below.
Lab 36
For Tuesday, 07/27/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 7: Review Sentence Structure" p. 268
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 7: #1 p.269
Finish your FILM REVIEW RESPONSE AND EMAIL IT TO ME!!!
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 7: Review Sentence Structure" p. 268
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 7: #1 p.269
Finish your FILM REVIEW RESPONSE AND EMAIL IT TO ME!!!
Lab 35
For Monday, 07/26/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Appendix C19: Check Pronoun Reference for Agreement" p. 537
2.) Complete Appendix Exercise C19 p.538
3.) Complete Appendix Exercise Review C15-C19 p.538
COMPLETE: Friday's Internet Activity 23 I have given you plenty of time to complete this. We will share and discuss them in class on Monday. It should be a fun writing assignment, so pick a movie you enjoy (or thoroughly hate would be interesting too)!
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Appendix C19: Check Pronoun Reference for Agreement" p. 537
2.) Complete Appendix Exercise C19 p.538
3.) Complete Appendix Exercise Review C15-C19 p.538
COMPLETE: Friday's Internet Activity 23 I have given you plenty of time to complete this. We will share and discuss them in class on Monday. It should be a fun writing assignment, so pick a movie you enjoy (or thoroughly hate would be interesting too)!
Lab 34
For Friday, 07/24/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 5: Write Supporting Paragraphs on Reading Passages" pp. 263-4
2.) Read "Writing Skill 6: Write Supporting Paragraphs on Listening Passages" pp. 265-6
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) If you have not finished all CD-ROM assignments for this week Go to Skills>Writing>Integrated Tasks> Complete Task 1 and 2 (Skills 1-6)
In the Longman Textbook:
4.) Read "Appendix C18: Distinguish Possessive Determiners and Pronouns" p. 536
5.) Complete Appendix Exercise C18 p.537
Internet Activity: Begin the Internet Activity #23 posted below. You will work on the writing portion of this assignment during class while I have individual consultations.
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 5: Write Supporting Paragraphs on Reading Passages" pp. 263-4
2.) Read "Writing Skill 6: Write Supporting Paragraphs on Listening Passages" pp. 265-6
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) If you have not finished all CD-ROM assignments for this week Go to Skills>Writing>Integrated Tasks> Complete Task 1 and 2 (Skills 1-6)
In the Longman Textbook:
4.) Read "Appendix C18: Distinguish Possessive Determiners and Pronouns" p. 536
5.) Complete Appendix Exercise C18 p.537
Internet Activity: Begin the Internet Activity #23 posted below. You will work on the writing portion of this assignment during class while I have individual consultations.
Lab 33
For Thursday, 07/23/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 4: Write a Topic Sentence" pp. 260-261
On the Longman CD-ROM:
2.) Go to Skills>Writing>Integrated Tasks> Complete Task 2 (Skills 1-6)
Writing Assignment:
3.) Spend 30 minutes (uninterrupted) writing an independent response to the following question based on our debate.
Do you think printed material is an essential feature of human communication/knowledge-sharing or do you think it is a possibility that printed material could become obsolete? (In other words, can you imagine a world where no one writes using paper and pen, or reads a paper book, etc.?)
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 4: Write a Topic Sentence" pp. 260-261
On the Longman CD-ROM:
2.) Go to Skills>Writing>Integrated Tasks> Complete Task 2 (Skills 1-6)
Writing Assignment:
3.) Spend 30 minutes (uninterrupted) writing an independent response to the following question based on our debate.
Do you think printed material is an essential feature of human communication/knowledge-sharing or do you think it is a possibility that printed material could become obsolete? (In other words, can you imagine a world where no one writes using paper and pen, or reads a paper book, etc.?)
Lab 32
For Wednesday, 07/22/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 2: Note the Main Points as you Read" pp. 253-255
2.) We will listen to Writing Exercise 2 in class
3.) Read "Writing Skill 3: Plan Before You Write" pp. 257-259
Internet Activity:
4.) Watch the Internet Activity #22 posted below
5.) Read the key terms for debate posted below
In your debate groups:
Get together and make a list of all possible arguments for or against the following proposition.
Resolved: Digital technology is the inevitable future of all forms of communication; and, thus printed material (books, magazines, newspapers, mail, etc.) should eventually be eliminated.
Each person in the group is responsible for researching the points they are to speak about. Use facts and reasoning to make plausible and credible arguments.
Debate Format:
Affirmative Group (Agrees with the proposition) 5 minutes:
Person 1: Statement of position: One person will make a general opening remark summarizing the groups main points that will be discussed.
Person 2: Discusses 1-2 main points
Person 3: Discusses the remaining points.
Negative Group (Disagrees with the proposition) 5 minutes:
same format as above, three individual speakers
Cross-Examination: 5 minutes to prepare questions for the opposing team
Each team will have 1-3 cross-examination questions, plus my own (Judge Hannah)
Affirmative Cross-Examination (10 minutes)
Negative Cross-Examination (10 minutes)
Closing Remarks: 5 minutes to prepare final arguments
Closing Remarks both sides: 3 minutes each
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 2: Note the Main Points as you Read" pp. 253-255
2.) We will listen to Writing Exercise 2 in class
3.) Read "Writing Skill 3: Plan Before You Write" pp. 257-259
Internet Activity:
4.) Watch the Internet Activity #22 posted below
5.) Read the key terms for debate posted below
In your debate groups:
Get together and make a list of all possible arguments for or against the following proposition.
Resolved: Digital technology is the inevitable future of all forms of communication; and, thus printed material (books, magazines, newspapers, mail, etc.) should eventually be eliminated.
Each person in the group is responsible for researching the points they are to speak about. Use facts and reasoning to make plausible and credible arguments.
Debate Format:
Affirmative Group (Agrees with the proposition) 5 minutes:
Person 1: Statement of position: One person will make a general opening remark summarizing the groups main points that will be discussed.
Person 2: Discusses 1-2 main points
Person 3: Discusses the remaining points.
Negative Group (Disagrees with the proposition) 5 minutes:
same format as above, three individual speakers
Cross-Examination: 5 minutes to prepare questions for the opposing team
Each team will have 1-3 cross-examination questions, plus my own (Judge Hannah)
Affirmative Cross-Examination (10 minutes)
Negative Cross-Examination (10 minutes)
Closing Remarks: 5 minutes to prepare final arguments
Closing Remarks both sides: 3 minutes each
Lab 33
For Tuesday, 07/21/09
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 1: Note the Main Points as you Read" p. 249
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 1: #1 on p. 251
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Integrated Tasks> Complete Task 1 (Skills 1-6)
Internet Activity:
4.)Do the Internet Activity #21 posted below
In the Longman Textbook:
1.) Read "Writing Skill 1: Note the Main Points as you Read" p. 249
2.) Complete Writing Exercise 1: #1 on p. 251
On the Longman CD-ROM:
3.) Go to Skills>Writing>Integrated Tasks> Complete Task 1 (Skills 1-6)
Internet Activity:
4.)Do the Internet Activity #21 posted below
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