HOMEWORK #12 ( Due Monday March 5)

VOCABULARY:  Please correct the vocabulary section of your last test and bring it in to class on Monday March 5th

PRESENTATION:
Read the handout attached and be prepared for a discussion (see questions)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/83268646/A-Traditional-Wedding-in-the-United-StatesAM


MIDTERM EXAM :
 MONDAY MARCH 5th (will include the following)
Vocabulary-" How To" Demonstration Vocabulary
Listening Comprehension- Practice from the websites reviewed in class
Speaking- Are Sharks Mammals or Fish?  Be prepared to give three reasons to support your opinion
See article
http://eslcommunicationspring2012.blogspot.com/2012/02/are-sharks-mammals-or-fish.html

WHAT MAKES A PRESENTATION GREAT!!!??!!

Here is a copy of the handout:  What makes a presentation Great?http://www.scribd.com/doc/82970007/What-Makes-a-Presentation-Great

LAB FORM

Here is an extra copy of the LAB FORM.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/82962784/Lab-Form-Spring-2012

YOU MUST HAVE THE LAB TEACHER INITIAL THE FORM EACH TIME YOU GO.
Those students who received  <55% on the last  listening test, must go to Lab -3x week .
Those students who received 55-70% on the last listening test, must go to Lab-2x week.
Those students who received 70-90% on the last listening test, must go to Lab-1x week

PLEASE ATTEND LAB BEGINNING  NOW- UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER!!!

LAB LOCATION:  275 Life Science
HOURS- Tu-Th   3-4:30

HOMEWORK #11 (Due Wed. Feb. 29)

A)VOCABULARY
1. Correct your sentences on the vocabulary section of your test.

2.COMPLETE THE CVL #2- Competition Worksheet
 Each team must bring their completed worksheet in on Wednesday.
( If you did  not give in your CVL today, you must email to me tonight)

B)PRESENTATION: 
1. Review the handout "What Makes a Presentation Great"
2.  Brainstorm ideas for our presentation topic: "Wedding Traditions Around the World"
   Fill out a brainstorm "Web".

MIDTERM:           Monday March 5
                               Vocabulary- CVL #2
                               Listening- ( Keep on practicing from on-line websites)
                               Speaking - Is a shark a mammal or a fish?  Be prepared to support your opinion
                               with  three facts.

Wednesday March 7th- Midsemester Conferences .  Bring in your Listening Logs for check-up.

HOMEWORK #10 (Due Monday Feb. 27)

1.VOCABULARY:
Here is the complete CVL #2 with all of your How -To Demonstration words.  Follow the instructions on this handout, and bring it in to class on Monday.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/82681111/CVL-2-Spring-2012-How-to-Demonstration-Words

2.LISTENING:
Complete the learnenglishfeelgood.com  assignment.  Record your listening activities on your Listening Log.  I will check your listening logs this week .

3. Don't forget GILLY! Ask Gilly two more questions. (See Question handout)  SORRY!!!

HOMEWORK #9 (Due Wed Feb. 22)

1.CVL#2-- Please follow the instructions on the attached link.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/81982978/CVL-2-Spring-2012-How-to-Demonstration-Words

2. All those who have not yet done their demonstrations will do so on Wednesday.


Have a nice mini-break!!!

HOMEWORK #8 (Due Wed. Feb 15)

1.ARE SHARKS MAMMALS OR FISH??
Who Cares?!?!?!?!?
We Care!?!?!?!?
Please read the article and make your own decision based on the facts presented
http://www.scribd.com/doc/81216187/Are-Sharks-Mammals-or-Fish

2.  GILLY
Watch the comedy show again from the link below.  Record all the questions that the teacher asks the class. Pay attention to the syntax (order ) of the questions.   (helping verb, subject, main verb, object)

http://youtu.be/AZ3vwb5nshw

3. HOW- TO DEMONSTRATIONS
Review the Rubric and the Tips for Presentations (Green Handout)
Come prepared for your presentation tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU WILL BE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARE SHARKS MAMMALS OR FISH?

For those having a problem getting on the website, I have attached the article here.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/81216187/Are-Sharks-Mammals-or-Fish

HOMEWORK #7 (Due Monday Feb. 13)

1.READ THIS ARTICLE
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/are-sharks-mammals-or-fish.htm
Each team will decide if the shark is a mammal or a fish.
Come up with a convincing reason for your decision based on what your read.
Bring in the handout "Odd One Out Game" (orange paper) as we continue our "Classification Competition"

2. TEST  #1-Monday Feb. 13
Prepare for Test
Review the Vocabulary  from CVL#1
Prepare your oral (speaking) answer comparing the Titanic disaster to the Costa Concordia disaster.
Continue with listening activities from on-line websites.  Remember to list all of your listening activities on your Listening Log.

3. HOW-TO Demonstration
Bring in your Completed  Presentation "Outline".

HOMEWORK #6 ( DUE WED.) Feb. 8

1. Finish the handout : Demo-Giving a Cat Medication.
a. Page 1:Using the Imperative Form: Circle the Verbs.  Underline the "Imperative " verbs
   Page 2: -Time order signals and clauses in "How To" Demonstration....
                - Activity: Put the sentences in the correct order.

2. Choose your "How To" topic.- Due on Wednesday 2/8
Start working on your outline  -Due on Monday 2/13

3.Review the Randall's Listening that we did in class.
"Just a Haircut Please"-Intermediate

HOMEWORK #5 (Due Monday Feb.6)

Randall's Listening Assignment

http://www.scribd.com/doc/80538864/Randall-s-Self-Assessment