12/30/15

Hmwk: Complete your final essay paragraphs. You will read your finished essay in class tomorrow and help each other fix any grammar and vocab mistakes. Remember to make 5 vocab words bold!

And have a safe and Happy New Year!!!
I will see you next Monday in 2016 for conferences. :) 

12/29/15

Hmwk: Complete your Ideas Outline for your Final Essay. See my example. Make a copy. Write your ideas in the empty outline underneath mine. Share with me when you finish.
If you want to start writing your paragraphs, you can, but wait until I check your ideas first. We will have time in class tomorrow to write paragraphs, and you will also have all class on Thursday to write.
Also, remember to practice for your Final Presentation tomorrow after lunch!

12/28/15

Hmwk: Complete your Final Presentation topic (from any unit 1-12), with 5 vocab words, and one grammar sentence or question from your chosen unit written on your document. Remember to share with me! We will have time in class tomorrow to work on the Final Presentation Slide Show. 

12/23/15

Hmwk: Remember to change two of your partner's sentences to reported speech. Also, Review units 9-12 for the last SMRT Exam on Monday. You also have until Monday to complete the Speaking Assignment video for 5 extra credit points. I will listen to your answers after the exam on Monday morning if you don't record one.

Happy Holidays! Be safe and enjoy the long weekend!!!

12/22/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocab list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish.

For 5 extra credit assignment points, record a video of the Speaking Assignment. Choose Speaking from the 120 class Menu on SMRT. Follow the directions on SMRT to submit your video. If you don't record a video, I will listen to your speaking on Monday after you finish the SMRT 9-12 Exam in the morning.

12/21/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Ex. 1. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish.

12/11/15

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

Part A: Complete the sentence using modal verbs of certainty: present simple and continuous grammar. (5 points)

Part B: Complete the sentence with modal verbs of certainty: past. (5 points)
Part C: Read John's sentence, then read your blue sentence and write a short answer with agree grammar. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the vocabulary word that fits 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 great week! I will see you all next Monday. :) 

12/10/15

Hmwk: Complete your essay. See my example. Make a copy. Remember to write 3 paragraphs with 3 vocabulary words and one sentence using a cause or effect word. Share with me when you finish.

12/09/15

Hmwk: Review Grammar 10-1, 10-2, and 10-3 as well as vocabulary. 

12/08/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish. 

12/07/15

Hmwk: practice your sentence. Say it perfectly without looking for 5 points.

1. Betty loves the velvet vest best. (Sveta, Min, Tanya)
2. Vincent vowed vengeance very vehemently.
3. Vincent the very vivacious vacuuming vampire visited Victor von Viking the vegetarian
4. Betty and Bob brought back blue balloons from the big bazaar.
5. Betty better butter Brad's bread. (Davaa, Abdallah, Jim)
6. The bootblack bought the black boot back. (Abdullah)
7. Brad's big black bath brush broke. (Som)
8. A big bug bit the little beetle but the little beetle bit the big bug back.
9. Bake big batches of bitter brown bread. (Sergio)
10. Blake's black bike's back brake bracket block broke.

12/07/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Ex. 1. Make a copy. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish.

12/04/15

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

Part A: Complete the sentence using first conditional with time clauses. (5 points)

Part B: Complete the sentence with second conditional. (5 points)
Part C: Complete the sentence with first or second conditional depending on the meaning in parenthesis. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the vocabulary word that fits 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)

12/03/15

Hmwk: Complete your essay. See my example. Make a copy. Remember to write at least 3 paragraphs with 3 vocab words and one 1st or 2nd conditional sentence underlined. Share with me when you finish.

12/02/15

Hmwk: Review the Grammar 9-1, 9-2, and 9-3 as well as the unit 9 vocabulary.

12/01/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish.

Listening & Speaking

1. A huge success haunted Herman's four horses. (Sveta)
2. Frank Hughes was in this year's huge 'Who's Who'. (Jim)
3. Hamad hued a few failing ferns while whistling. (Abdallah)
4. Horses whinny, and owls hoot, but what about whales?
5. The house fire at Walt Whitman's estate fortunately fizzled out. (Davaa)
6. Wally Ford's famous horsehide baseball fetched a fair price.
7. Who'll feud with fools full of faults? (Tanya)
8. I heard that heating wheat would whisk off the husks.
9. Fido hides his food before Hank can whisk it away. (Nasser)
10. Fill in the forms while I halt the unfurling of the flag. (Sergio)

11/30/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish. We will take the SMRT 5-8 test first thing tomorrow morning. Remember to come to class a little early to turn on your computer and connect to the internet. 

11/24/15

Hmwk: Review for the SMRT 5-8 Test on Monday. We will begin right at 9:00, so it is good to come to class a little early to turn on your computer and connect to the internet. We will have the entire morning block, until 10:30 to complete the test. This is your second midterm exam.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!! 

11/24/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me!

This is also your last chance to make a YouTube video for extra credit! See yesterday's blog for more information.

Hmwk: Remember your sentence. Say it with perfect pronunciation for 5 points.

1. The pool is full of fools. (Som, Nasser, Abdullah, Jim)
2. Jeffrey plans to pick up a leaf for his faithful wife. (Sveta)
3. The professor professed that professional proficiency would be preferred.
4. Fine gifts are difficult to find. (Emad, Min, Abdallah)
5. They failed to fulfill their promises to perform a perfect play without faults.
6. Phoebe laughed at an awful photograph of her nephew's falling off a fence.
7. Definitely that pessimistic philosophy inflicted a sophisticated philanthropist. (Abdullah)
8. The fancy-pants lapped, laughed, lept, and left. (Sergio, Davaa)
9. Firefighters are fighting painfully against forest fires.
10. Sophie sipped coffee and sifted files to find phenomenal facts.

11/23/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Ex. 1. Make a copy. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish!

Also, take a look at the Speaking questions from the English 120 course menu. If you record your answers in a YouTube video, you can earn 5 extra credit homework points. Otherwise, I will listen to your answers during the Thanksgiving Potluck on Wednesday. 

11/20/15

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

Part A: Rewrite the sentence or sentences to make one sentence with present perfect. (10 points)

Part B: Write past simple or present perfect sentences depending on the time expression.(5 points)
Part C: Circle the vocabulary word that fits the sentence. (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. (2 points)

11/19/15

Hmwk: Complete your essay. See my example. Make a copy. Remember to write three paragraphs, 3 vocabulary words, and one sentence that uses a comma. Share with me when you finish. We will read our essays out loud in class tomorrow.

11/18/15

Hmwk: Review Grammar 7-1 and 7-2 as well as the vocabulary. 

11/17/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me.

11/16/15

Hmwk: Practice your tongue twister. If you say if perfectly from memory, you can earn 5 points on Wednesday.

Matt never had less capital than several checks ago. (Tanya, Sveta)

Dennis and Kent can't dance because they're dense dancers. (Davaa, Abdullah, Nasser, Abdallah)

Dan's den is a sad shed back of Beck's badly built bed and breakfast. (Jim)

Ted tampered a tad in Brad's bread and jam. (Emad)

11/16/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Ex. 1. Make a copy. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish.

11/13/15

Hmwk: Review for the quiz on Monday. You will get to work together in a group, but you can't use phones, computers, or notes. It will be on paper, and you will have all the time until 10:00. It will have all the verb patterns we learned from Grammar 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3 as well as vocabulary sentences and listening and speaking.
I will be conferencing in the hallway with students one on one to talk about midterm grades, attendance, and test results. If you have any questions, this is the time to ask me, so think about questions you have! 

11/12/15

Hmwk: Complete your paragraph. See my example. Make a copy. Remember to use 3 vocab words, 3 gerunds or infinitives, and at least 6 sentences. Share with me and Mr. Ben when you finish.

11/10/15

Hmwk: Complete vocabulary dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me and Mr. Ben when you finish. We will correct it in class together on Thursday. Remember, No School tomorrow for Veteran's Day!

11/09/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Ex. 1. Try every sentence. Share with me and Mr. Ben if you are in his class. 

11/06/15

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

Part A: Circle the best answer: plans and decisions. (5 points)

Part B: Facts and predictions: Write a sentence for each situation using present simple, will/be going to, or may/might. (5 points)
Part C: Adjective and adverbs: Complete the sentences using the words in the box in comparative, superlative, or as ... as form. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the vocabulary word that best fits 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)

Remember to study for your PM Midterms too! There is no school on Wednesday for Veteran's Day!

11/05/15

Hmwk: Complete your paragraph. See my example. Remember to use 3 vocabulary words, 2 adjectives or adverbs, 1 complex sentence, and at least 6 sentences total. Share with me when you finish.

11/04/15

Hmwk: Review the Grammar 5-1, 5-2, & 5-3, and the vocabulary as well.
Remember, Michigan Test is this Friday. If your class grade and attendance is above 80%, think about if you want to try level 125, or if you want to complete the 120 level.

11/03/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share it with me or Mr. Ben when you finish. 

11/02/15

Hmwk: Practice your sentence and try to say it without looking on Wednesday:

Sherman was shy about eating chips and sherbet at the beach.

11/02/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Ex. 1. Make a copy. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish.

10/30/15

Hmwk: Review for SMRT 1-4 Exam. Review grammar and vocabulary from units 1, 2, 3, & 4. We will begin the exam in Room 1 right at 9:00, so it's good to arrive early to turn on your computer and connect to the internet before class. We will do the listening together. You will have all the time until break to complete the other sections. This test will be scored out of 60 points.

10/29/15

Hmwk: Complete your paragraph. See my example. Make a copy. Remember to type at least 6 sentences with 3 vocab words and 3 modal verbs or phrasal verbs from this week's grammar.

Also, think about your answers for the Speaking Assignment. To see the questions, go to ME and choose Speaking. It's next to Actions.
For 5 extra credit assignment points, you can record a YouTube video of your Speaking Assignment Answers. Tonight is the last night to do this!

10/28/15

Hmwk: Review the grammar and vocabulary from units 1-4. We will take our first SMRT test on Monday. This SMRT test counts as a part of your midterm grade.
Also, think about your answers for the Speaking Assignment. To see the questions, go to ME and choose Speaking. It's next to Actions.
For 5 extra credit assignment points, you can record a YouTube video of your Speaking Assignment Answers.

10/27/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me (or Mr. Ben) when you finish!

10/26/15

Hmwk: Study your sentence. Say it correctly, without looking for 5 points. 

1. Tim's team was licked by the leaking roof. (Eriza)
2. Pip and Pete shipped the sheep ships cheaply.
3. Those bins are for Bill Beal's beans. (Sveta)
4. Does Jim still steal Jill's jeans? (Emad, Nasser, Abdallah, Alruwayshid)
5. Will Wheeler's team get many hits in this heat?
6. The girls snickered at Jill and Jean's sneakers. (Min)
7. Leaving the living sinners at the scene, Will Wheeler grieved.
8. Pick cherries at their peak or Pete will see the pits.
9. Beach bins are filled with field filler. (Tanya, Alhuwayfi, Som)
10. He's giving his healing pills to all the sinners on the scene.

10/26/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Ex. 1. Make a copy. Try every sentence. Share with me (or Mr. Ben) when you finish!

10/23/15

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

Part A: Circle the correct verb: past simple or past continuous. (5 points)

Part B: Circle the correct verb: past simple or past continuous or past perfect. (5 points)
Part C: Change the active sentence to past passive. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the vocabulary word that fits 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)

10/22/15

Hmwk: Complete your paragraph. See my example. Make a copy and type yours below. Remember to write at least 6 sentences with 3 vocabulary and 3 past verbs. Share with me when you finish!

10/21/15

Hmwk: Review your Grammar 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3 and vocabulary. Watch the videos!

10/20/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you are finished.

10/19/15 Listening & Speaking Class

Hmwk: Practice your Tongue Twister for Wednesday - you should say it without looking for full points:

1. Laura and Larry rarely lull their rural roosters to sleep. (Alhuwayfi)
2. Sri Lankans are really leery of Landry's rules. (Tanya)
3. Climbing crimes are lures for clever clowns. (Sveta, Som, Eriza)
4. There are free fleas for all the loyal royalty. (Emad)
5. It's the right light with the glimmer in the mirror. (Abdallah, Nasser, Alruwayshid)
6. Collecting the corrections is the role of the elderly. (Min, Mohammed)

10/19/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Ex. 1. Make a copy. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish!

10/16/15

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

Part A: Find the mistakes with the present verbs in each sentence, and write them correctly. (5 points)

Part B: Decide if the sentences have state or dynamic verbs. If they are state verbs, use present simple, but if they are dynamic verbs, use present continuous. (10 points)
Part C: Circle the vocabulary word that fits the sentence. (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. (2 points)

10/15/15

Hmwk: Complete your paragraph. See my example. Make a copy. Type your paragraph below mine. Remember to write at least 6 sentences with 3 vocab words and 3 present simple or continuous verbs; they can be state or dynamic. Share with me when you finish!

10/14/15

Hmwk: Review Grammar 2-1, 2-2, & 2-3 as well as your unit 2 vocabulary. Watch the videos!

1013/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to a recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish!

10/12/15 Listening & Speaking PM

Hmwk: Remember to practice your sentence for the quiz on Wednesday:

1. Those of the southern and northern areas are still writhing and seething.
2. Breathe the breeze, loathe the lows, and soothe the Sues. (Eriza, Sveta, Tanya)
3. Rather than loathing their mothers, soothe their fathers. (Alruwayshid)
4. Bathing in the bays is soothing to those teething brothers. (Min, Alhuwayfi)
5. Dan would rather breathe in wetter weather. (Abdallah, Nasser, Mohammed)
6. Their dare was to Dan rather than those dozing northerners.
7. Ether either makes Thor writhe or seethe.
8. Though dough is worthy, it is worthier with their father's tithe.
9. That thatch there on their field, although sheathed, is weathered.
10. Breeding breathing southern otters in the north is worth thousands to them. (Som)

10/12/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Ex. 1. Make a copy. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish!

10/09/15

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

Part A: Find the mistakes with the verbs in each sentence, and write them correctly. (5 points)

Part B: Decide if the underlined verbs are full verbs or auxiliary verbs. (5 points)
Part C: Write questions for the missing words: subject or object question. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the vocabulary word that fits 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)

10/08/15

Hmwk: Complete your paragraph. See my example. Make a copy. Remember to use 3 underlined verbs (modal, aux, or full) and 3 vocabulary words in bold. You must have at least 6 sentences.

10/07/15

Hmwk: Review the Grammar 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3. Watch the videos! Also, review your vocabulary.

10/07/15 Listening & Speaking PM

Say your sentence:

1. Thor is the god of Thunder. (Emad)
2. Thelma and Theo have bad breath. (Abdullah, Nasser)
3. Three thrilling thieves fought on Ruth's roof. (Alla)
4. Nothing is worth thousands of deaths. (Sveta)
5. Mr. Smith's teeth are thin and lethal. (Mohammed)
6. Thursdays are thirsty days for lethargic Ruth and Thelma. (Eriza)
7. It seems themes are sought by thousands of mythical misses. (Tetiana)

10/06/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. You can listen as many times as you like. When you finish, share with me. We will correct the sentences in the morning tomorrow.

Remember: bring a notebook or journal for your freewriting to class for 5 extra credit points!

10/05/15

Hmwk: Complete vocabulary exercise 1. Try every sentence. You will only lose a point if a sentence is empty. Share with me when you finish. We will correct the sentences in the morning. If you don't fix your mistakes, you will lose points.

Remember: Bring a journal or notebook for freewriting before Friday for 5 extra credit points!

10/02/15

Congratulations! You completed your finals! Have a great weekend.
When you come to school on Monday, come to our class. We will have conferences about your overall Summer grades and attendance and your new Fall class schedule. 

10/01/15

Hmwk: Practice your final speech. Remember to make sure you say your 5 vocab and 1 grammar sentence, and it needs to be between 2 - 5 minutes to earn full points. We will give our presentations in the morning! After break, we will listen to the 140 students' final presentations. 

09/30/15

Hmwk: Finish your essay and share it with me! Josh will be teaching the class tomorrow. You will have time in the morning to read your essay to a friend and help each other. I will grade your essays after school.

09/29/15

Your presentation should be finished so you can practice after break time tomorrow!
Presentation Example 1
Presentation Example 2

Hmwk: Complete your Final Essay Ideas Outline. You can work on the paragraphs if you'd like, but we will have time in class to write tomorrow!

09/28/15

Hmwk: Choose a topic for your Final Presentation. It can be any unit topic from units 1-12. After you choose your topic, think about 5 vocab words that you can use in your presentation from that unit. Type the words on your Final English 120 Presentation Document and share it with me.

You can start your presentation slide show after you've chosen your topic and 5 vocabulary words. We will work on our slide show in class tomorrow morning, so it isn't homework!

09/25/15

Hmwk: Review for SMRT 9-12 Exam. We will begin the test right at 9:00, so it is good to come to school a little early to turn on your computer and make sure the internet is connected. After break, I will explain the Final Projects. 

09/24/15

Hmwk: Review for SMRT 9-12 Exam. This is also your last chance to make a YouTube video of your Speaking Assignment for 5 extra credit points. 

09/23/15

Hmwk: Review for the SMRT 9-12 Test on Monday. This is your last Midterm. It will be worth 60 points. You will have the entire morning to complete it, from 9:00 - 10:30. You should review the vocabulary and grammar from units 9, 10, 11, and 12.

If you would like 5 extra credit homework and assignment points, you should make a YouTube video of your answers for the Speaking Assignment. To see the questions, go to ME and choose SPEAKING at the end of the unit numbers.

If you miss school for Eid tomorrow, your absence will be excuse, but you will need to complete Grammar 12-3 Ex.1&2 and Writing 12-2 Exercise and share them with me to earn your class points.

09/22/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish. 

09/21/15

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

09/18/15

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

Part A: Write the question as an indirect question. (5 points)

Part B: Write a tag question at the end of each statement. (5 points)
Part C: Complete the sentence with the best phrasal verb from the box. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the vocabulary word that fits 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)

09/17/15

Hmwk: Finish your Essay. See my example. Remember to use 3 vocab words in bold, 3 paragraphs (intro, body, and conclusion) with at least 11 sentences, and one underlined sentence with a contrast word/phrase. Share with me when you finish! 

09/11/15

Hmwk: Review for the quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points. It will be on paper. You can work together, but no phones, computers, or notes.

Part A: Complete the sentences with the best modal verb of certainty: present simple & continuous. (5 points)

Part B: Complete the sentences with the best modal verb of certainty: past. (5 points)
Part C: Write a sentence to agree with John's positive or negative sentence. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the vocabulary word that fits 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)

Enjoy the week with Jill! I will see you next Monday. :) 

09/10/15

Hmwk: Complete your essay. See my example. Remember to use 3 vocab words in bold, 3 paragraphs (intro, body, and conclusion), and at least one underlined sentence with a cause or effect word. 

09/09/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences and type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish.

09/08/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish. We will discuss and correct in class tomorrow morning. 

09/04/15

Hmwk: Review for the quiz on Tuesday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points. It will be on paper. You can work together, but no phones, computers, or notes.

Part A: Complete the sentences with first conditional and time clauses. (5 points)

Part B: Complete the sentences in the second conditional. (5 points)
Part C: Complete the sentences with first or second conditional depending on the meaning in parenthesis. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the vocabulary word that fits 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)

Enjoy the Three-day Weekend!

09/03/15

Hmwk: Complete your essay. See my example. Remember to write 3 paragraphs with at least 11 sentences. You also need 3 vocabulary words in bold and one sentence with 1st or 2nd conditional grammar underlined. Share with me when you finish. We will read our essays in class tomorrow morning. 

09/02/15

Hmwk: Review your Grammar 9-1, 9-2, and 9-3 as well as your vocabulary. Josh will be your teacher tomorrow. :)

09/01/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. You can listen as many times as you like. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish. We will correct in class tomorrow morning. 

08/31/15

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

08/28/15

Hmwk: Review Grammar & Vocab from Units 5, 6, 7, & 8 to prepare for the SMRT 5-8 Test on Monday. We will start right at 9:00, so don't be late! This is your 2nd Midterm Test. 

08/27/15

Hmwk: Review Grammar & Vocab from Units 5, 6, 7, & 8 to prepare for the SMRT 5-8 Test on Monday. Also, think about your answers to the Speaking Assignment questions.
If you'd like to earn 5 extra credit assignment points, you must submit your video on SMRT before class on Friday.

08/26/15

Hmwk: Review Grammar & Vocab from Units 5,6,7, & 8 to prepare for the SMRT 5-8 Test on Monday. Also, think about your answers to the Speaking Assignment questions. To see the questions, choose ME and SPEAKING at the end of the units.
If you'd like to earn 5 extra credit assignment points, make a YouTube video of your answers before class on Friday. See the directions. Submit your video on SMRT by following the directions.
If you don't make a video, I'll listen to your answers in the hallway on Friday.

08/25/15

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

08/24/15

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

08/21/15

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

Part A: Rewrite the sentence using present perfect. Keep 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 and take to explain the location of the objects. (5 points)
Part D: Choose the best word for each 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)

08/20/15

Hmwk: Complete your essay. See my example. Remember to write 3 paragraphs: intro, body, and conclusion with at least 11 sentences. You need 3 bold vocabulary words and one sentence that uses a comma for listing, linking, or introducing. Share with me when you finish! We will read our essays in class tomorrow morning. 

08/19/15

Hmwk: Review your Grammar 7-1, 7-2, & 7-3 as well as vocabulary. Also, remember to wear comfortable shoes tomorrow for our walk to the Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University. 

08/18/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the 8 sentences recorded at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish.

08/17/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Ex. 1. Try every sentence, Share with me when you finish. 

08/14/15

Hmwk: Review for the quiz on Monday. You will have 45 minutes, and it is worth 25 points. It will be on paper. You can work together, but no phones, computers, or notes.

Part A: Circle the answer with the correct verb pattern: gerund, infinitive, or verb + obj. + infinitive. (15 points)

Part B: Circle the vocabulary word that fits 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. (2 points)

08/13/15

Hmwk: Complete your paragraph. See my example. Remember to write at least 6 sentences with 3 vocab words and 3 gerunds or infinitives. Share with me when you finish.

08/12/15

Hmwk: Review Grammar 6-1, 6-2, & 6-3. Also review your vocabulary words. James will teach class tomorrow. 

08/11/15

Hmwk: Complete the vocabulary dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish!

08/10/15

Hmwk: Complete Vocabulary Exercise 1. Make a copy. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish. 

08/07/15

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

Part A: Plans and Decisions. Circle the best answer. Choose will, be going to, or present continuous. (5 points)

Part B: Facts and Predictions. Write a sentence for each situation. Use will/be going to, present simple, or may/might. (5 points)
Part C: Adjectives. Circle the best answer for each sentence. (5 points)
Part D: Adverbs. Circle the sentence with the adverb in the right 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. (2 points)

08/06/15

Hmwk: Finish your paragraph. See my example. Remember to write at least 6 sentences with 3 vocabulary words in bold and 3 adjectives or adverbs underlined. Share with me when you're done!

08/05/15

Hmwk: Review the Grammar 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4. Also review your vocabulary. 

08/04/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish. 

08/03/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Ex. 1. Make a copy. Try every sentence. Share with me when you finish! 

07/31/15

Hmwk: Study for the SMRT 1-4 Test. We will start right at 9:00 with the Listening on Monday, so don't be late. You will have all the time until break to submit the test. It is worth 50 points in the Midterm section on engrade. 

07/30/15

Hmwk: Finish your paragraph. See my example. Remember to use 3 vocab words that are bold and 3 modal verbs or phrases that are underlined. You need at least 6 sentences. Share with me when you finish. You will read your paragraph in class on Friday, and I will correct it after school.

07/29/15

Hmwk: Practice for the SMRT Test 1-4 Speaking Assignment. Go to ME and choose SPEAKING to see the questions.
If you would like to earn 5 extra credit points, you can record a YouTube video of your answers. To make a video, follow these directions. Submit your video on SMRT after you record it on YouTube.
If you don't record a video, I will listen to your answers on Friday at school.

07/28/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish. Correct your mistakes in the morning!

07/27/15

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

07/10/15

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

Part A: Find the mistake with the verb and write the correct sentence. (5 points)

Part B: Decide if the underlined verb is full or auxiliary. (5 points)
Part C: Write a question for the missing word in the sentence: subject or object question. (5 points)
Part D: Circle the best vocabulary word for each 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)

07/09/15

Hmwk: Complete your paragraph. See my example. Make a copy and write your paragraph underneath mine. Remember to use at least 6 sentences (topic, supporting, and concluding) with 3 be, do, or have verbs and 3 vocab from unit 1. Share with me when you finish. You will read your paragraph out loud in class tomorrow!

07/08/15

Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Dictation. Make a copy. Listen to the recording of the 8 sentences at the top of the vocabulary list. You can listen as many times as you like. Type every word you hear. Share with me when you finish. We will correct in the morning.

07/07/15

Syllabus
Hmwk: Complete the Vocabulary Exercise 1. Try every sentence! If you don't know, make a guess. If you have an empty sentence, you will lose a point. You won't lose any points if you try. Share with me when you finish. I will check to see if you tried in the morning before class.
We will correct the sentences in class in the morning. Fix your mistakes! If you don't have perfect answers after we correct the sentences together, then you will lose points for wrong answers.
Also, remember to get a lined notebook just for 120 class notes and freewriting! This is worth 5 extra credit points if you bring it to class tomorrow!

07/06/15

Final Conference Goals & Questions
New class schedules (AM & PMs) will be ready for you tomorrow morning!

07/02/15

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend! Go check out the fireworks downtown at 9:00 on Saturday.
Remember that we have conferences on Monday to learn your new schedule, so come to class!

07/01/15

Hmwk: Complete your Final Essay and Final Presentation. We will read the essays in class tomorrow morning to check for Grammar mistakes. Also, you will have time after break to practice your presentation with the timer. Final Presentations will begin at 1:00. 

06/30/15

Hmwk: Continue to work on your Presentation Slide Show. Here's a student example. Remember, most of the slides should be photos and important words. Try not to use sentences!
Your Final Essay Ideas Outline needs to be complete before the end of class today, and your final essay must be finished by the end of class tomorrow. See my example, and make a copy.
Your Final Essay and Presentation Slide Show must be finished Thursday morning!