01/30/15

Review units 1-4 vocabulary and grammar for the SMRT 1-4 Test on Monday. We will begin right at 9:00, so don't be late! It isn't graded, so it won't change your class grade, but it does give us information about your level. 

01/29/15

Hmwk: Finish your Unit 4 paragraph. See my example. Remember to use at least 3 vocab and 3 modal verbs. Your paragraph should be at least 6 sentences. Check your articles carefully! Share with me when you finish. 

01/28/15

Hmwk: Try to record your Speaking Assignment for the Units 1-4 SMRT Test.
To see the questions, go to ME and choose SPEAKING on the far right after the unit numbers.
Click here for directions about how to record your video using YouTube.
You do not need to record your face, just your voice.
When you finish, copy and past the link and submit it on SMRT. Let me know if you have any questions.

01/2715

Hmwk: Complete the vocabulary dictation. Try every sentence! Share with me when you finish. 

01/23/15

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 past verb: simple or continuous. (5 points)
Part B: Circle the correct form of the past verb: simple, continuous, or perfect.(5 points)
Part C: Change the active sentence to past passive. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the best vocabulary word for the sentence.
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.

I will be on vacation. Krista will be your teacher. :) 

01/22/15

Hmwk: Complete your Unit 3 paragraph. See my example. Remember to include 5 ideas, 3 vocab, 3 past verbs, and at least 6 sentences (try to use simple, compound, and complex). Share with me when you finish!

01/21/15

Hmwk: Complete the unit 3 Vocabulary Dictation. Listen the the 8 sentences and try to write every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocab words. Share with me when you finish.

01/20/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence! Share with me when you finish.  We will correct and talk about the words tomorrow morning.

01/16/15

Hmwk: Review for the Quiz on Tuesday. 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 verbs are state or dynamic verbs. If they are state verbs, make a simple sentence. If they are dynamic verbs, make a continuous sentence. (10 points)
Part C: Highlight 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.

Enjoy the three day weekend! Remember, no school on Monday for MLK Jr. Day.

01/15/15

Hmwk: Complete your Writing 2 ideas (5 points) and paragraph (5 points). See my example. Remember to use 3 vocabulary words, 3 present tense verbs, and at least 6 sentences. Check your sentences for mistakes like fragments and run-ons. Share with me when you finish!

01/14/15

Hmwk: Watch the videos and review your notes for Grammar 2-1, 2-2, & 2-3. Preview the Grammar 2-4 video. We will discuss this grammar tomorrow.

01/13/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Listen to the 8 sentences recorded at the top of the vocabulary list. Make a copy of Dictation under Lesson Documents. Try to type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocabulary words. Share with me when you finish!

01/12/14

Hmwk: Complete Unit 2 Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish. We will talk about the answers in the morning. 

01/09/15

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.

01/08/15

Hmwk: Finish your paragraph. See my example. Write your ideas first. You need at least 5 ideas. Your paragraph needs at least 3 vocabulary words; 3 be, do, or have verbs; and at least 6 sentences. Share with me when you finish! We will read our paragraphs in class tomorrow morning.

01/07/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Listen to the eight sentences recorded at the top of the vocabulary list. Make a copy of the dictation exercise under lesson documents, and type every word you hear. Listen carefully for vocabulary words. When you finish, share with me. Try every sentence! We will correct them in the morning tomorrow. :) 

01/06/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence. Each sentence is worth one point. Share with me when you finish! It must be finished before 9:00 to get full points. It's okay if you make a mistake. You get points for trying. We will correct the sentences together in the morning.

01/05/15

Hmwk: Complete the Final Conference Goals and Questions. Share with me!
 New classes start tomorrow!