12/31/14

Have a Happy New Year!
See you on Monday for conferences.

12/29/14

Hmwk: Choose your unit theme for your final presentation. Think about 5 vocab words from that unit that you can use in your presentation. Make a copy, and write your topic and your vocab words on the Final Presentation Rubric. Share it with me!
If you like, you can start putting your presentation together using the Final Slideshow template. Make a copy and share it with me. Remember to use just words and pictures, no sentences!!!
Your Final Presentation is on Wednesday. This is your final for English 120!

12/24/14

Hmwk: Try to record your Speaking Assignment for unit 9-12 SMRT Test. See the directions. To see the questions, go to ME and at the end of the units, click Speaking.

Merry Christmas Eve!

12/23/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Listen to the recording of the eight sentences and type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocabulary and reported speech. When you finish, share with me! 

12/18/14

Hmwk: Complete your Celebrity Essay. See my example. Remember to share with me when you finish! It's due before class on Friday!

12/12/14

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points.

Part A: Write the sentence using modal verbs of probability: present & future. (5 points)
Part B: Write the sentence using modal verbs of probability: past. (5 points)
Part C: Read John's sentence, then read your sentence and write the same meaning with agree and disagree grammar. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
Part E: Listening & Spelling. Write the sentence that you hear. Spell the vocab word correctly. (3 points)
Part F: Speaking. Read the sentence with the vocabulary word correctly. (2 points)

12/11/14

Hmwk: Complete your Travel Essay. See my example. Remember to include a full Ideas Outline (5 points). You should have 3 paragraphs, at least 11 sentences, with 3 vocab words in bold. Share with me when you finish!

12/10/14

Hmwk: Review the Grammar Notes on SMRT for 10-1, 10-2, & 10-3. 

12/09/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Listen to the recording of the sentences at the top of the vocab list and type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocab. When you finish, share with me!

12/08/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Exercise. Try every sentence. Share with me when you're finished.

12/05/14

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points.

Part A: Write the sentence using the first conditional. (5 points)
Part B: Write the sentence using the second conditional. (5 points)
Part C: Write the sentence with the first or second conditional depending on the meaning in parenthesis. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
Part E: Listening & Spelling. Write the sentence that you hear. Spell the vocab word correctly. (3 points)
Part F: Speaking. Read the sentence with the vocabulary word correctly. (2 points)

12/04/14

Hmwk: Finish your Weather Essay 9. See my example. Remember to make a complete outline of your ideas. This is worth 5 points. You get 10 points for 3 paragraphs with at least 11 sentences and 3 vocabulary words. Share with me!

12/02/14

Hmwk: Complete the vocabulary dictation. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocab words. Share with me when you finish!

12/01/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary exercise 1. Try every sentence! Share with me when you finish. 

11/26/14

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points.

Part A: Rewrite the sentence using the present perfect, keeping the same meaning. (5 points)
Part B: Write present perfect simple or present perfect continuous sentences depending on the focus. (5 points)
Part C: Circle the correct adjective to describe the noun. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
Part E: Listening & Spelling. Write the sentence that you hear. Spell the vocab word correctly. (3 points)
Part F: Speaking. Read the sentence with the vocabulary word correctly. (2 points)

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

11/25/14

Hmwk: Finish your Thank You to the World sentences. Remember to use -ing or -ed adjectives in your sentences.

Thanksgiving Information
Thanksgiving Vocabulary

11/24/14

Hmwk: Finish your 6 Thankfulness Sentences. You should have 2 simple, 2 compound, and 2 complex sentences. Write them beneath your Structure 8-3 exercises and share with me!

11/21/11

Hmwk: Review unit 5-8 vocabulary and grammar for the SMRT 5-8 Test on Monday. The test is not graded, so it doesn't change your class grade on engrade. However, it does give us information about your level. So relax, and try your best!
The test has 4 parts:
   Listening (12 min.)
   Grammar (25 min.)
   Reading (25 min.)
   Writing (25 min.)
We start right at 9:00, so don't be late!

11/20/14

Hmwk: Finish your Unit 8 paragraph. See my example. Remember to type your Ideas. You need at least 6 sentences with 3 vocabulary words and 3 verbs in the present perfect. Share with me when you finish!

11/19/14

Hmwk: Record your Speaking Assignment video on YouTube. See the directions. To read the questions, go to ME and choose Speaking at the end of the unit numbers. This assignment is worth 35 points! If you have any problems, come talk to me.

11/18/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording at the top of the vocabulary list of 8 sentences. Type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocabulary words. When you are finished, share with me!

11/17/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Exercise. Try every sentence. Share with me!

11/14/14

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points.

Part A: Rewrite the sentence using the present perfect, keeping the same meaning. (5 points)
Part B: Write past simple or present perfect simple sentences depending on the time expression. (5 points)
Part C: Use the present perfect simple with put or take verb to explain the location of the objects. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
Part E: Listening & Spelling. Write the sentence that you hear. Spell the vocab word correctly. (3 points)
Part F: Speaking. Read the sentence with the vocabulary word correctly. (2 points)

11/13/14

Hmwk: Complete your Favorite Artist or Musician essay. See my example. Remember to include a full outline of your Intro, Body, and Conclusion Ideas (5 points). It must have 3 paragraphs (11 sentences minimum) with at least 3 vocabulary words from our unit 7 list (10 points). Share with me when you finish.

11/12/14

Hmwk: Review the Grammar for 7-1, 7-2, & look at 7-3. 

11/10/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence. When you finish, share with me. We will correct it together in class on Wednesday. Remember, no school tomorrow for Veteran's Day!

11/7/14

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points.

Part A: Circle the sentence with the correct verb pattern: gerund or infinitive. (15 points)
Part B: Circle the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
Part C: Listening & Spelling. Write the sentence that you hear. Spell the vocab word correctly. (3 points)
Part D: Speaking. Read the sentence with the vocabulary word correctly.

11/06/14

Hmwk: Complete your Unit 6 paragraph. See my example. Remember to include at least 6 ideas and 6 sentences with 3 vocabulary words and 3 gerunds or infinitives. Make them bold or underlined or change the color so I can see them easily. Share with me!

Michigan Test tomorrow! Be on time! It is not graded, but it gives us information about your level. You cannot change levels if you don't take the test!

11/05/14

Hmwk: Watch the SMRT Grammar videos for 6-1, 6-2, & 6-3. Review the notes too!

11/04/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Listen to all 8 sentences above the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocabulary words. Share with me!

11/03/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence! Share with me.

10/31/14

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points.

Part A: Circle the correct form of the verb for plans & decisions: will, be going to, or present continuous. (5 points)
Part B: Circle the correct form of the verb for facts & predictions: will or be going to. (5 points)
Part C: Circle the correct adjective form that fits the sentence. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the sentence with the adverb in the correct place. (5 points)
Part E: Listening & Spelling. Write the sentence that you hear. Spell the vocab word correctly. (3 points)
Part F: Speaking. Read the sentence with the vocabulary word correctly.

Have a Happy Halloween!

10/30/14

Hmwk: Finish your paragraph. See my example. Remember to write at least 6 ideas and 6 sentences with 3 vocabulary words and 3 adjectives or adverbs. Make the words bold or underline them so I can read them easily. Remember to share with me!

10/29/14

Hmwk: Review the grammar lessons and watch the videos for 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, & 5-4. 

10/28/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Listen to the 8 sentences recorded at the top of the vocabulary list. Make a copy of the Vocabulary Diction from the Lesson Documents menu, and try to type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocabulary words. When you finish, share with me!

10/27/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1 for unit 5. Try every sentence. Remember to share with me when you finish!

10/24/14

Hmwk: Review units 1-4 on SMRT, vocabulary and grammar. The SMRT Test will start right at 9:00AM, so be on time. Try your best, the Test gives us information about your level, but it doesn't change your overall class grade on engrade. It is scored, but not graded.

Remember, beginning on Monday, if you are late for class, you will have to wait until the next break to come in. The door will be locked. If you have a note card, you should put it in the window and wait for your teacher to open the door. 

10/23/14

Hmwk: Finish your paragraph. See my example. Remember to have at least 6 ideas and 6 sentences. Use 3 vocabulary words and 3 modal verbs. Highlight or underline them. Share with me when you finish!
If you didn't record your Speaking Assignment video, you have to record it tonight! Remember, this is worth 35 points. Talk to me if you have problems or questions!

10/22/14

Hmwk: Go to ME and choose Speaking. Practice your answers to the questions. When you are ready, record your video on YouTube. Follow the directions. Let me know if you have any problems! This is worth 35 English Speaking points! It must be done by Friday.

10/21/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocab Dictation. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Make a copy of the Vocabulary Dictation Lesson Document and type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocab words. When you finish, share with me! 

10/20/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocab Ex. 1. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish. We will correct together in the morning.

10/17/14

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points.

Part A: Circle the correct form of the verb: past simple or continuous. (5 points)
Part B: Circle the correct form of the verb: past simple or continuous or perfect. (5 points)
Part C: Change the active sentence to past passive. (5 points)
Part D:Circle the vocab word that fits the sentences. (5 points)
Part E: Listening & Spelling. Write the sentence that you hear. Spell the vocab word correctly. (3 points)
Part F: Speaking. Read the sentence with the vocabulary word correctly.

10/16/14

Hmwk: Finish your Writing 3 paragraph. See my example. Remember to have at least 6 sentences with 3 vocab and 3 past tense verbs. You also need to have at least 6 ideas. Share with me when you finish! We will read  our paragraphs aloud tomorrow. 

10/15/14

Hmwk: Watch the Grammar 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, & 3-4 videos. 

10/14/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocab Dictation. Listen to the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocab words. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish. We will correct in class tomorrow morning.

10/13/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise #1. Make a copy, and write one word for each sentence. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish. We will correct the sentences tomorrow morning. 

10/10/14

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points.

Part A: Find the mistakes with the present tense verbs and write the correct sentence. (5 points)
Part B: Decide if the verb is state or dynamic. If it's a state verb, use present simple. If it's a dynamic verb, use present continuous. (10 points)
Part C: Circle the vocab word that fits the sentences. (5 points)
Part D: Listening & Spelling. Write the sentence that you hear. Spell the vocab word correctly. (3 points)
Part E: Speaking. Read the sentence with the vocabulary word correctly.

10/09/14

Hmwk: Complete your Dream House paragraph. See my example. Make a copy, delete my ideas and words, and write your own. Remember to use at least 3 vocabulary, 3 present verbs (simple or continuous), and 6 sentences. Make the words bold or underline them. Share with me! 

10/08/14

Hmwk: Watch the Grammar videos for 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4.

10/07/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the Unit 2 vocab list. Try to type every word you hear, but listen carefully for vocabulary words. When you finish, share it with me. We will correct it together in the morning. 

10/06/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Exercise #1. Try every sentence. You can copy and paste or type a word from the Unit 2 vocabulary list for each sentence. Think about part of speech as well as the meaning of the word. We will correct it in the morning. Remember to share with me when you finish!

10/03/14

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points.

Part A: Find the mistakes with the verbs and write the correct sentence. (5 points)
Part B: Decide if the underlined verbs are full or auxiliary verbs. (5 points)
Part C: Write questions for the missing words. (5 points)
Part D: Highlight the vocab word that fits the sentences. (5 points)
Part E: Listening & Spelling. Write the sentence that you hear. Spell the vocab word correctly. (3 points)
Part F: Speaking. Read the sentence with the vocabulary word correctly.

10/02/14

Hmwk: Finish your Writing 1 paragraph. See my example. Remember to use 3 vocab words, 3 be, do, or have verbs, and at least 6 sentences. You will also get 5 points for your list of Ideas. I will check in the morning to see if your paragraph is complete and has followed the directions. We will read them in class on Friday. 

10/01/14

Hmwk: Watch the Grammar 1-1, 1-2, & 1-3 videos. 

09/30/14

Hmwk: Complete the vocab dictation. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences and type every word you hear. Listen carefully for new vocab words. Share with me! Remember to try every sentence! We will correct them together tomorrow morning.

09/29/14

Hmwk: None! New classes begin on Tuesday. Go to the class that we discussed in our one-on-one conferences. If you have any questions in the morning, come see me. Remember: Try your new classes for one week before asking Shannon about them!

09/26/14

Enjoy the weekend! We will have conferences on Monday to talk about your grades and your English progress. New Fall Term classes will begin on Tuesday. 

09/25/14

Hmwk: Practice your Final Presentation for tomorrow. Be on time! We will start right at 9:00. Here is the order for the presentations:

1) 9:05 - 9:10  -  Mohammad Badwi

2) 9:10 - 9:15 - Jin

3) 9:15 - 9:20 -  Nasser

4) 9:20 - 9:25 - Ahmed

5) 9:25 - 9:30 - Yusuke

6) 9:30 - 9:35 - Abdulrahman Almutlaq

7) 9:35 - 9:40 - Kyul

8) 9:40 - 9:45 - Ammar

9) 9:45 - 9:50 - Hadi

10) 9:50 - 9:55 - Omar

11) 9:55 - 10:00 - Abdulrahman Alsleem

12) 10:05 - 10:10 - Mahadi

13) 10:10 - 10:15 - Hakim

14) 10:15 - 10:20 - Mohammed Aldayen

09/24/14

Hmwk: Complete your Final Essay. We will read it out loud to the class tomorrow morning. I will graded it after school on Thursday.

09/23/14

Hmwk: Finish your Presentation Slideshow. You will have time after break tomorrow to practice with a partner. Complete your Ideas for your Final Essay. We will share our ideas with a partner tomorrow and have time to begin writing the essay in class. 

09/22/14

Hmwk: Choose your speech topic from any of the unit themes on SMRT! We will share our topics in class tomorrow morning. Make a copy of the Final Presentation Score Sheet and Slideshow and write your topic on the first slide! Remember to share them with me.

09/22/14

Hmwk: Review for the SMRT 9-12 Test on Monday. Be here right at 9:00 or you will miss the listening section. The test isn't graded, so it doesn't change your class grade, but it does help us decide your level. You cannot move up if you miss the SMRT Test!

09/18/14

Hmwk: This is your last chance to record your Speaking Assignment video. If your computer doesn't have a recording feature, borrow a chrome book from Abby or Charlie. To see the questions, go to ME and choose Speaking Assignment. Here are the directions for how to make a video. It is worth 35 points! It is due tomorrow morning!

09/17/14

Hmwk: If you didn't do it yesterday, record your Speaking Assignment video. If your computer doesn't have a recording feature, borrow a chrome book from Abby or Charlie. To see the questions, go to ME and choose Speaking Assignment. Here are the directions for how to make a video. It is worth 35 points! It is due on Friday!

09/16/14

Hmwk: Record your Speaking Assignment video. If your computer doesn't have a recording feature, borrow a chrome book from Abby or Charlie. To see the questions, go to ME and choose Speaking Assignment. Here are the directions for how to make a video. It is worth 35 points!

09/11/14

Hmwk: Finish your Essay 11. See my example. Remember to have three paragraphs, at least 11 sentences, and 3 vocabulary words.
Also, remember that tomorrow is the Michigan Test. It is not graded, so it doesn't change your class grade, but you must take it if you want to move up at the end of the term!

09/10/14

There is no homework, but remember to review the Grammar Notes for this week, 1-1, 1-2, & 1-3. 

09/09/14

Hmwk: Complete the vocabulary dictation. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocabulary words. Share with me. We will correct it together in the morning. Try every sentence!

09/08/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish. We will correct and share answers together tomorrow morning.

09/05/14

Hmwk: Remember to review for the unit 10 Quiz on Monday. The quiz will be 25 points and you will have 45 minutes:
     Part A: Make a sentence using Modal Verbs of Probability: Present or Future. (5 points)
     Part B: Make a sentence using Modal Verbs of Probability: Past. (5 points)
     Part C: Make a sentence with Agree or Disagree Grammar. (5 points)
     Part D: Choose the best vocabulary word for the sentence.
     Part E: Listen and write the sentence you hear. Spell the vocabulary word correctly. (3 points)
     Part F: Read the sentence with the vocabulary word. (2 points)

09/04/14

Hmwk: Finish your Ideas Outline (5 points) and your Essay 10 (10 points). Remember to write 3 paragraphs with at least 11 sentences, including at least 3 vocabulary words. See my example. You will read your essay to a classmate tomorrow morning. Don't forget to share it with me!

09/03/14

Hmwk: Review the Grammar notes for 1-1, 1-2, & 1-3. 

09/02/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Try to type every word you hear. Listen carefully for the vocabulary words. Remember to share with me! We will correct the sentences together tomorrow morning.

08/29/14

No School on Monday! Labor Day Holiday!
Hmwk: Remember to review for the unit 9 Quiz on Tuesday. The quiz will be 25 points and you will have 40 minutes:
     Part A: Make a sentence using the First Conditional. (5 points)
     Part B: Make a sentence using the Second Conditional. (5 points)
     Part C: Make a sentence with First or Second Conditional depending on the meaning in parenthesis (5 points)
     Part D: Choose the best vocabulary word for the sentence.
     Part E: Listen and write the sentence you hear. Spell the vocabulary word correctly. (3 points)
     Part F: Read the sentence with the vocabulary word. (2 points)

08/28/14

Hmwk: Complete your Writing 9 Essay. Remember to write your outline (5 points) and three paragraphs including at least 3 vocabulary words (10 points). See my example. I will check your essays in the morning for directions. We will read our essays with a classmate in the morning. 

08/26/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Listen to the 8 sentences recorded at the top of the vocabulary list. Try to type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocabulary. Share with me when you finish. We will correct together in the morning tomorrow!

08/25/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Exercise 2B. Try every sentence. Share it with me when you finish. We will correct it in class together tomorrow morning. 

08/22/14

Hmwk: Review for the SMRT 5-8 Test. Review the vocab and grammar from units 5, 6, 7, & 8. This test does not change your class grade because it is not graded, but you must complete it if you want to move the next level at the end of the term.
Be on time!!! We will start the listening right at 9:00 on Monday. 

08/21/14

Hmwk: Finish your paragraph. Remember to write at least 6 sentences using 3 vocabulary words and 3 present perfect verbs. See my example.
You will get 5 points for having 6 ideas and sentences and 5 points for having 3 vocab and present perfect verbs. You will read your paragraph to a classmate tomorrow morning. 

08/20/14

Hmwk: Go to SMRT and ME. Click on Speaking. Look at the questions and think about your answers. When you are ready, record your YouTube video. Here are the directions.
If you have problems, just practice, and I will listen to your answers on Friday.

08/19/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation.
Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences above the vocabulary lists as many times as you need to type all of the words you hear.
Listen carefully for vocabulary words.
Remember to share with me. We will correct together tomorrow morning.  

08/18/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocab Exercise 1. Try every sentence. We will correct together in class tomorrow. Don't forget to share it with me!

08/15/14

Homework: Try the Grammar 7-4 Review to prepare for the quiz on Monday.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Rewrite the sentence using the present perfect. (5 points)
  Part B: Write the past simple or present perfect simple depending on the time expression. (5 points)
  Part C: Use the present perfect simple with put or take verb to explain the location of the object. (5 points)
  Part D: Circle the sentence with the correct vocab word. (5 points)
  Part E: Listen and write the sentence with correct spelling. (3 points)
  Part F: Read the sentence with correct pronunciation. (2 points)

08/14/13

Hmwk: Complete your 3 paragraph writing 7. See my example. Remember to write at least 11 sentences. Your essay should also have 3 vocabulary words. We will read them in class to a classmate tomorrow. 

08/13/14

Hmwk: Review the grammar notes for 7-1, 7-2, & 7-3.

08/12/14

Hmwk: Complete the vocab dictation. Try to type every word, but listen carefully for new vocabulary. We will correct and share answers tomorrow morning. 

08/11/14

Hmwk: Complete the vocab 1 exercise. Try every sentence. We will correct it together in class tomorrow.

08/08/14

Homework: Try the Grammar 6-4 Review to prepare for the quiz on Monday.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Circle the correct verb pattern: gerund or infinitive. (15 points)
  Part B: Circle the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
  Part C: Listen and write the sentence with correct spelling. (3 points)
  Part D: Read the sentence with correct pronunciation. (2 points)

08/06/14

Hmwk: Complete your Writing 6 paragraph. See my example. Remember to write at least 6 sentences using at least 3 vocabulary words and at least 3 gerunds or infinitives.

08/06/14

Hmwk: Watch the Grammar videos for 6-1, 6-2, & 6-3. 

08/05/14

Hmwk: Complete the vocab dictation. Listen to the sentences carefully and type every word you hear. Pay attention to vocabulary words. We will correct and discuss answers tomorrow. 

08/04/14

Hmwk: Complete vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence. We will correct together in class tomorrow morning. Remember to share with me when you finish!

08/01/14

Homework: Try the Grammar 5-5 Review to prepare for the quiz on Monday.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Circle the correct future verb form for plans and decisions. (5 points)
  Part B: Circle the correct future verb form for facts and predictions.  (5 points)
  Part C: Circle the best adjective for the sentence. (5 points)
  Part D: Circle the sentence with the adverb in the correct place. (5 points)
  Part E: Listen and write the sentence with correct spelling. (3 points)
  Part F: Read the sentence with correct pronunciation. (2 points)

07/31/14

Hmwk: Complete your Writing 5. Remember to write at least 6 sentences using 3 vocab words and 3 adjectives or adverbs. See my example. We will read our paragraphs in class tomorrow morning.

07/30/14

Hmwk: Watch the Grammar videos for 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, & 5-4. 

07/29/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocab Dictation. Listen to the sentences and try to type every word you hear. Listen carefully for the vocabulary words. We will correct them together tomorrow morning.

07/28/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence. We will correct and share answers in class tomorrow.

07/25/14

Hmwk: Review for the SMRT units 1-4 Test on Monday. The test will start at 9:00 and finish at 10:30. The test does not change your overall grade, but you have to take the test if you want to move to the next level.

07/24/14

Hmwk: Finish your Writing 4. See my example. Remember to use at least 3 vocabulary words and 3 modal verbs and write at least 6 sentences. We will read our paragraphs to a classmate tomorrow morning.
Also, remember to complete your Speaking Assignment. Go to ME on SMRT to see the questions. Follow the directions to record your YouTube video. If you have problems, I will ask you the questions in the hallway tomorrow. 

07/23/14

Hmwk: Read the Speaking Assignment Questions and think about your answers. Record your video before class on Friday! See the directions if you don't know how to make a YouTube video. If your computer doesn't record, you can borrow a chromebook from the office and record it at school. 

07/22/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocab Dictation. Try to type every word. We will correct them together in class tomorrow morning.

07/21/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocab exercise 1. We will correct and share answers in class tomorrow morning. 

07/18/14

Homework: Try the Grammar 3-5 Review to prepare for the quiz on Monday.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Circle the correct past tense verb: simple or continuous. (5 points)
  Part B: Circle the correct past tense verb: simple, continuous, or perfect.  (5 points)
  Part C: Choose the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
  Part D: Change the active sentence to past passive. (5 points)
  Part E: Listen and write the sentence with correct spelling. (3 points)
  Part F: Read the sentence with correct pronunciation. (2 points)

07/17/14

Hmwk: Finish your natural disaster paragraph. See my example. Remember to use at least 3 vocab, 3 verbs in the past, and 6 sentences. You will get 5 points for ideas and 5 points for your paragraph. We will read them in class tomorrow!

07/16/14

Hmwk: Watch the Grammar videos & listening recordings for 3-1b, 3-2, 3-3, & 3-4.

07/15/14

Hmwk: Complete the vocab dictation. Try to write every word you hear, but listen carefully for our vocabulary words. Also, watch the Grammar videos for 3-2 and 3-3. 

07/14/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary 1 Exercise. Try every sentence. We will correct it in class together tomorrow! Also, listen to the pronunciation recordings for Grammar 3-1b, and watch the Grammar 3-2 video about Past Perfect. 

07/11/14

Homework: Try the Grammar 2-5 Review to prepare for the quiz on Monday.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Find sentence mistakes with present tense verbs. (5 points)
  Part B: Decide if the verb is a state or dynamic verb. If it is a state verb, make a present simple sentence. If it is a dynamic verb, make a present continuous sentence.  (10 points)
  Part C: Choose the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)
  Part D: Listen and write the sentence with correct spelling. (3 points)
  Part E: Read the sentence with correct pronunciation. (2 points)

07/10/14

Hmwk: Finish your Writing 2 paragraph. See my example. Remember to list your ideas first, then write a paragraph with at least 6 sentences that uses 3 vocabulary words and 3 present simple or continuous verbs. 

07/09/14

Hmwk: Review the Grammar Videos for 2-3, 2-2, & 2-1. Also, preview the Grammar 2-4 video for tomorrow.

07/08/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocab Dictation. Try to type every word you hear. We will share and correct  your sentences tomorrow morning. Remember to share them with me! Also, review Grammar 2-1 videos and watch Grammar 2-3 videos.

07/07/14

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary exercise 1. Remember to try every sentence! We will share/correct answers tomorrow morning. Also, review Grammar 1-1 video and watch the Grammar 1-2 videos.

07/03/14

Homework: Finish your paragraph, see my example, and review for the Quiz on Monday! Try the Grammar 1-4 Review Ex 2&3.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Find sentence mistakes with auxiliary verbs. (5 points)
  Part B: Decide if a highlighted verb is a full or auxiliary verb. (5 points)
  Part C: Write a normal question or a subject question. (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)

07/02/14

Hmwk: It's a good idea to review the Grammar 1-1 and 1-2 videos and preview the Grammar 1-3 video. You will learn about this with Dom! I will see you on Monday. Be ready for the Unit 1 quiz on Monday!

07/01/14

Hmwk: Complete the Vocab Dictation. Make a copy of the vocab dictation and share it with me. Play the sound clip at the top of the vocabulary list and do your best to write the sentences you hear. We will correct them together in the morning. Remember to try every sentence!
Also, review Grammar 1-1 by watching the video and watch the Grammar 1-2 video as well. We will talk about this grammar tomorrow!

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. 

05/30/14

Homework: Review for the Quiz on Monday! Try the Grammar 9-4 Review #4&5.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Complete the sentence. Use first conditional grammar. (5 points)
  Part B: Complete the sentence. Use second conditional grammar. (5 points)
  Part C: Complete the sentence. Use first or second conditional depending on the meaning in parenthesis. (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)

05/29/14

Homework: Finish your Weather Essay. See my example. Remember to use 3 vocabulary and to make 3 paragraphs. You should have at least 11 sentences!

05/28/14

Homework: Complete the Vocab Dictation. We will correct in class tomorrow morning.

05/27/14

Homework: Complete vocab exercise 1. Try every sentence! We will correct them together tomorrow morning.

05/23/14

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! See you on Tuesday. :)

05/22/14

Homework: If you had problems recording your Speaking Assignment (go to Me on SMRT), you can try again tonight. Follow the directions. If you still have problems, you can speak your answers to me after you complete the SMRT 5-8 Test tomorrow. Review for the Test. No paragraph! :)

05/21/14

Homework: Complete your Speaking Assignment YouTube. Here are the directions. Remember to click the blue "upload" button after your click stop recording.
I can help you submit the video to SMRT in class tomorrow morning, or you can follow the directions on the second page.
If it doen't work, just practice speaking your answers. You will say your answers to me after the SMRT 5-8 test on Friday.

05/20/14

Homework: Complete Vocab Dictation. We will correct in the morning. Try every sentence!

05/19/14

Homework: Complete the Vocabulary Exercise. We will correct it in class together tomorrow. Also, it is a good idea to read and start thinking about your Speaking Assignment. It will be your homework to record at home on Wednesday. 

05/16/14

Homework: Review for the Quiz on Monday! Try the Grammar 7-4 Review #4&5.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Rewrite the sentence using the present perfect, keeping the same meaning. (5 points)
  Part B: Write past simple or present perfect simple depending on the time expression (5 points)
  Part C: Use the present perfect simple with action verbs put and take to explain the location of the objects.
  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)

05/15/14

Homework: Complete your 3 paragraph essay. See my example. Remember to use 3 vocab words and you must have at least 3 paragraphs to earn all 15 points. The introduction and body paragraphs should have at least 3 sentences. The body paragraph should have at least 5 sentences.

05/14/14

Homework: Complete Structure 7-3 Exercise #3. And think about this question: Who is your favorite artist or musician? 

05/13/14

Homework: Complete Vocab Dictation. Check the cafe for activities this week!

05/12/14

Homework: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1.

05/09/14

Homework: Review for the Quiz on Monday! Try the Grammar 6-4 Review #4&5.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Circle the answer with the same meaning and the correct verb pattern. (15 points)
  Part B: 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)

05/08/14

Homework: Finish your paragraph. See my example if you have questions. Remember to use 3 vocab, 3 gerunds or infinitives, and at least 6 sentences.

Be on time for the Michigan Test tomorrow! If you miss the test, you can't move up at the end of the term. This test is a placement test; it isn't graded. It won't change your class grade. It gives information about your English level.

05/07/14

Homework: Complete the Structure Sentence Practice. Remember to underline your parallel structure and make your vocab word bold.

05/05/14

Homework: Complete vocab exercise 1.

05/01/14

Homework: Finish your paragraph. Look at my example. Remember to use 3 vocab words and 3 adjectives or adverbs, and it must have at least 6 sentences. :) 

04/30/14

Homework: Complete your Structure Practice Sentences. Remember to underline some, any, no, and make the vocab words bold. Watch Grammar video 5-4.

04/29/14

Homework: Complete Vocab Dictation and watch the 5-3 Grammar video.

04/28/14

Homework: Complete Vocab Exercise 1, review the Grammar 5-1 video, and watch the Grammar 5-2 video. We will talk about this Grammar in class tomorrow.

04/25/14

Homework: Review Units 1-4 vocabulary and grammar for the SMRT Test on Monday. We will start right at 9:00AM, so be on time! The test will last until 10:30. If you miss the test, you cannot move to the next level until the end of the term.
The test has four sections:
- Listening (12 minutes)
- Grammar (25 minutes)
- Reading (25 minutes)
- Writing (25 minutes)
The test will be worth 100 points, but it is not graded. This is a level test like the TOEFL exam, so it will tell us information about your progress in your English skills, but it won't affect your overall class grade.

04/24/14

Homework: Finish your paragraph. Remember to include 3 vocab words and 3 modal verbs. It has to have at least 6 sentences, including a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
See my example if you have questions. We will read our paragraphs in class tomorrow morning.

Speaking Assignment Directions
Try to record your speaking video. Remember to choose "Upload" after you stop recording! Use the directions on the second page to upload your viedo on SMRT.
If your computer doesn't record, come to class early tomorrow to try recording on a chromebook.

04/23/14

Homework: Record your Speaking Assignment in a YouTube video. Follow the directions. Do not upload your video. We will do this in class together.
If you cannot record your video on YouTube, practice speaking your answers. I will ask you the questions in person on Friday.

04/22/14

Happy Earth Day!
Homework: Complete the vocab dictation, and watch Grammar 4-2 videos.

Earth Day Celebrations in Spokane this weekend.

04/21/14

Homework: Complete Vocab Exercise 1 and watch Grammar 4-1 videos.

04/19/14

Enjoy your day off! Here are the topics for the quiz on Monday:

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.  
   Part A: Circle the correct verb, past simple or past continuous. (5 points)  
   Part B: Circle the correct verb, past simple, past continuous, or past perfect. (5 points)  
   Part C: Choose the best vocab word for the sentence. (5 points)  
   Part D: Write the active sentence as a past passive 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)

04/17/14

Homework: Complete your Writing 1 paragraph. I will read it Friday morning and make corrections. Remember, there is no school on Friday for Easter Holiday! Enjoy your three-day weekend, but remember to review for the quiz on Monday.

04/16/14

Homework: Complete the Structure Practice. Each sentence is worth 3 points: one for vocab, one for past verb, and one for sentence type. I will read and correct your sentences. Also, watch Grammar 3-4 videos.

04/15/14

Homework: Complete the vocab dictation. Try your best to write every word, but listen carefully for vocabulary. Listen for past simple, past continuous, and past perfect grammar. We will correct in class tomorrow.
Also, watch Grammar 3-3 videos. Have your questions ready for how to use all three of these past tenses! :) 

04/14/14

Homework: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1, and watch Grammar 3-1 and Grammar 3-2 videos. 

04/11/14

Homework: Review for the Quiz on Monday! Try the Grammar 2-5 Review #4-6.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Find sentence mistakes with present simple & continuous verbs. (5 points)
  Part B: Decide if a highlighted verb is a state or dynamic verb, then make a present simple sentence if it is               a state verb or a present continuous sentence if it is a dynamic verb. (10 points)
  Part C: 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)

04/10/14

Homework: Finish your paragraph. Remember to use 3 vocab words, 3 verbs in present simple or present continuous, and at least 6 sentences. Review the Structure Videos to check for problems. 

04/09/14

Homework: Complete Structure 1-5 Exercise. Try to find and correct all of the mistakes. Also, watch Grammar 2-4 videos.

04/08/14

Homework: Complete the Vocab Dictation and watch Grammar 2-3 videos.

04/07/14

Homework: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. We will correct it in class tomorrow. Remember to try every sentence to get all 20 points.
Also, Watch the Grammar 2-1 videos to review Present Simple, and watch the Grammar 2-2 videos about Present Continuous. We will talk about this grammar tomorrow. 

04/04/14

Homework: Review for the Quiz on Monday! Try the Grammar 1-4 Review Ex 2&3.

The quiz will be 25 points. You will have 45 minutes.
  Part A: Find sentence mistakes with auxiliary verbs. (5 points)
  Part B: Decide if a highlighted verb is a full or auxiliary verb. (5 points)
  Part C: Write a normal question or a subject question. (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)

04/03/14

Homework: Finish your paragraph. Remember to use at least 3 vocabularly words and 3 auxiliary or full verbs (be, do, have). Review the Structure videos to check your paragraph. We will read our paragraphs in class tomorrow. 

04/02/14

Homework: Complete Grammar 1-2 Ex. 5 and watch the Grammar 1-3 videos.

04/01/14

Happy April Fool's Day!
Remember to complete the Vocab Dictation tonight for your homework.
And also watch the Grammar 1-2 Videos.

Welcome to English 120!

Syllabus

Remember to complete Vocab Exercise 1 for your homework!
Please share it with me tera.ray@usa-english.com after you make a copy.
I will check it in the morning. If you don't know an answer, just make a guess.
If you have no answer, you will get a 0.

03/24/14 Writing 110

Final Exam Review

Hmwk: Use this document to study at home for the Final Exam on Wednesday! 

03/19/14 Writing 110

Travel Vocab Review

Spelling Quiz

Sentence Review

Writing Practice

Hmwk: Review for Final Exam! Test on Wednesday with Ms. Nicole.

03/17/14 Writing 110

Travel Photo Vocab

Spelling Practice

Sentence Writing

Sentence Sharing

Hmwk: Finish your sentences, and review for the spelling quiz on Wednesday.

03/12/14 Writing 110

Spokane Vocab Review

Spelling Quiz

Sentence Corrections

Writing Lesson

Paragraph Practice

Hmwk: Send me a photo of Travel/Buildings

03/10/14 Writing 110

Spokane Vocab

Spelling Practice

Sentence Practice

Writing Focus

Hmwk: Complete sentences and review spelling for the quiz.

03/05/14 Writing 110

Spelling Review

Spelling Quiz

Sentence Review

Writing Focus

Paragraph Practice

Hmwk: Send me a photo of Spokane

03/03/14 Writing 110

Event Photos

Vocab Spelling

Sentence Practice

Writing Focus

Hmwk: Finish your sentences and study for the quiz on Wednesday!

04/26/14 Writing 110

Vocabulary Review

Spelling Quiz

Sentence Corrections

Writing Focus

Paragraph Practice

Hmwk: Send me a photo of an Event

02/24/14 Writing 110

Daily Life Photos

Vocabulary

Sentence Practice

Spelling Practice

Hmwk: finish your sentences and study for the spelling quiz. 

02/19/14 Writing 110

Technology Photos & Vocab

Spelling Practice

Sentence Practice

Writing Focus

Hmwk: Send me a photo of People

02/10/14 Writing 110

Midterm Review

Hmwk: Study for the midterm test on Wednesday: spelling, grammar, and sentences. 

03/05/14 Writing 110

Spelling Review

Spelling Quiz

Writing Focus

Paragraph Practice

Hmwk: Send me a photo of Technology