06/30/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocab Exercise 1. To get full points, try every sentence. We will correct them together in the morning. Remember to share it with me! tera.ray@usa-english.com

06/27/14

We will have conferences on Monday morning, and you will get your Summer Term class schedule.
Have a great weekend!!! :)

06/26/14

Be ready to give your final presentation tomorrow. Remember, your speech must be at least 2 minutes long, but should not be longer than 4 minutes so we have time to ask you questions.
This is the presentation order:

1) 9:05 - 9:10  -  Byamba

2) 9:10 - 9:15 - Khalid

3) 9:15 - 9:20 -  Jay

4) 9:20 - 9:25 - Saad

5) 9:25 - 9:30 - Mahdi

6) 9:30 - 9:35 - Ella

7) 9:35 - 9:40 - Roody

8) 9:40 - 9:45 - Hussain

9) 9:45 - 9:50 - Doaa

10) 9:50 - 9:55 - Ahmed

11) 9:55 - 10:00 - Adnan

06/25/14

If you haven't finished your final essay, you should finish it at home tonight. We will read our essays to a classmate tomorrow to check for vocabulary and grammar mistakes. We will also have time again tomorrow to time our speeches.

06/24/14

Make a copy of the final essay directions. Look at my example for ideas. You should have your ideas outline finished before the end of class today. If you don't finish, you should work on this at home tonight.

06/23/14

Choose a topic from SMRT units 1-12 for your presentation. Here are the presentation directions. Make a copy of this google slides presentation  and add your own photos and notes. 

06/20/14

Hmwk: Review for the 9-12 SMRT test. Look at your notes and units 9-12 grammar and vocab. Remember this test isn't graded, so it won't change your overall grade. Just be on time and do your best! The test will start right at 9:00am! You must bring your laptop or ipad to take the test. 

06/19/14

Hmwk: Record your SMRT Assignment video! This is your last chance. Let me know if you have any problems. You can borrow a computer from the office if yours doesn't work!

06/18/14

Hmwk: Record your SMRT Speaking Assignment on YouTube. To see the assignment, go to SMRT, choose ME, and choose Speaking from the units menu.
Follow these directions. Remember to choose Upload when you finish, and Publish after your video uploads.
If you have problems, you can try again tomorrow. I will interview you in the hallway if it still doesn't work. 

06/17/14

Hmwk: Record your SMRT Speaking Assignment on YouTube. To see the assignment, go to SMRT, choose ME, and choose Speaking from the units menu.
Follow these directions. Remember to choose Upload when you finish, and Publish after your video uploads.
If you have problems, you can try again tomorrow. I will interview you in the hallway if it still doesn't work. 

06/16/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocab Exercise. Try every sentence to get full points! We will correct in class tomorrow. 

06/13/14

Homework: Review for the Quiz on Monday! Try the Grammar 11-4 Review.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Write indirect questions for the direct questions. (5 points)
  Part B: Write question tags for the sentences. (5 points)
  Part C: Choose the best phrasal verb to complete the sentence. (5 points)
  Part D: Choose the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
  Part E: Listen and write the sentence with correct spelling. (3 points)
  Part F: Read the sentence with correct pronunciation. (2 points)

06/12/14

Hmwk: Finish your writing 11. Remember to make a list of your ideas and use at least 3 vocab and 3 paragraphs (at least 11 sentences total). See my example.

Michigan Test tomorrow! Don't be late! If you miss the test, you can not move to level 125. It is not graded, you just need to do it. 

06/11/14

Hmwk: Complete Structure 11-2 Exercise. We will share a sentence in class tomorrow morning. 

06/10/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocab Dictation. Try to type every word. Listen carefully for your vocabulary. 

06/09/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. We will correct it tomorrow!

06/06/14

Homework: Review for the Quiz on Monday! Try the Grammar 10-4 Review #4&5.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Complete the sentence. Use present & future modal verbs of probability. (5 points)
  Part B: Complete the sentence. Use past modal verbs of probability. (5 points)
  Part C: Read the two sentences. Use agree or disagree grammar. (5 points)
  Part D: Choose the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
  Part E: Listen and write the sentence with correct spelling. (3 points)
  Part F: Read the sentence with correct pronunciation. (2 points)

06/05/14

Homework: Complete your Writing 10. Remember to write at least 3 paragraphs (11 sentences) and use at least 3 vocabulary. See my example. 

06/04/14

Homework: Complete Structure 10-3 Exercise. We will correct it together in the morning. 

06/03/14

Homework: Complete Vocab Dictation. Try to write all the words you her, but listen carefully for vocabulary.

06/02/14

Homework: Complete Vocab exercise 1. We will correct it in class together tomorrow morning.