-Using the handout from class as a guide, write a strong persuasive paragraph supporting your side of the debate topic: When considering a new job, money is the most important factor, or, when considering a new job, money is not the most important factor.
-Be prepared to present your viewpoints in class tomorrow (like a mini-portfolio presentation).
*Not homework, but if you're interested:
-Interesting article/discussion (in the comments below the article) related to our debate topic.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 28
-Ex. 2, p. 163
-Ex. 3, p. 164-165
-Research your side of the debate topic: 'When considering a job, money is the most important factor." See if you can find any statistics, stories, or examples to support your side (agree or disagree). If you can think of a personal story or a friend's story, that's great too!
-Ex. 3, p. 164-165
-Research your side of the debate topic: 'When considering a job, money is the most important factor." See if you can find any statistics, stories, or examples to support your side (agree or disagree). If you can think of a personal story or a friend's story, that's great too!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Portfolio Assignment (Due Monday)
Unit 7 Portfolio: Opinion Essay
-Write an opinion essay supporting or opposing one of the following topics:
1. Intelligence can be accurately measured.
2. Each person is born with a certain amount of intelligence.
3. Scientists and mathematicians are more intelligent that artists and writers.
4. Very intelligent people do not have good “people skills” and are not good at relating to others.
5. Emotions do not help us think logically.
6. People who get good grades in school will also do well in their careers.
-Choose one of the topics and clearly agree or disagree (you cannot agree and disagree, you must choose one side)!
-Write an essay with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
-Include opinions from the other side of the argument and explain why they are not valid.
-Include one example of direct (quoted) speech and one example of indirect (reported) speech.
-On Monday you will present your opinion to the class (using a note card, not reading your essay).
-Write an opinion essay supporting or opposing one of the following topics:
1. Intelligence can be accurately measured.
2. Each person is born with a certain amount of intelligence.
3. Scientists and mathematicians are more intelligent that artists and writers.
4. Very intelligent people do not have good “people skills” and are not good at relating to others.
5. Emotions do not help us think logically.
6. People who get good grades in school will also do well in their careers.
-Choose one of the topics and clearly agree or disagree (you cannot agree and disagree, you must choose one side)!
-Write an essay with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
-Include opinions from the other side of the argument and explain why they are not valid.
-Include one example of direct (quoted) speech and one example of indirect (reported) speech.
-On Monday you will present your opinion to the class (using a note card, not reading your essay).
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 22
-Ex. 3, p. 373
-Ex. 4, p. 374
-Write a well-constructed paragraph (clear topic sentence, clear concluding sentence) using five (or more) of your vocabulary words.
*Thanks Karam for pointing out that the page numbers were missing! (Again, whoops)!
-Ex. 4, p. 374
-Write a well-constructed paragraph (clear topic sentence, clear concluding sentence) using five (or more) of your vocabulary words.
*Thanks Karam for pointing out that the page numbers were missing! (Again, whoops)!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tuesday, April 21
-Complete the grammar exercises on the handouts from class. (Quoted/Direct & Reported/Indirect speech).
-Read the information on p. 370-371 in your textbook.
-Read the information on p. 370-371 in your textbook.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Portfolio Assignments (choose 1)
Option #1
-Choose a philanthropy that interests you.
1) Research the philanthropy:
Potential Questions:
-Who started this organization?
-What is its goal/purpose?
-How does it work?
-etc...
2) How can we get involved?
Potential Questions
-Does this organization exist in Seattle?
-What does it do in Seattle?
-Who should you contact if you want to get involved? (Or, where should you go)?
3) Why is the purpose/mission of this organization important?
-This section should be your opinion/personal belief.
-Explain to us/convince us that this organization and its goals are important!
*Please write a well-organized report on this information. On Monday, you'll present what you found to your classmates, using one note card.
Option #2
-Participate in the "One Day Without Shoes" walk.
*Thanks to Karam for the picture!
-Write a reflection essay about your experience.
Potential Questions:
-Describe the event: who participated, where did it take place, what happened?
-How did it make you feel?
-What thoughts/feelings did you have while walking?
-How did bystanders (people who were not involved but saw you) react?
-What did you learn from the experience?
-Would you do this again? Why or why not?
-Would you encourage a friend to participate? Why or why not?
*On Monday, you will share your experience with the class, using one note card.
-Choose a philanthropy that interests you.
1) Research the philanthropy:
Potential Questions:
-Who started this organization?
-What is its goal/purpose?
-How does it work?
-etc...
2) How can we get involved?
Potential Questions
-Does this organization exist in Seattle?
-What does it do in Seattle?
-Who should you contact if you want to get involved? (Or, where should you go)?
3) Why is the purpose/mission of this organization important?
-This section should be your opinion/personal belief.
-Explain to us/convince us that this organization and its goals are important!
*Please write a well-organized report on this information. On Monday, you'll present what you found to your classmates, using one note card.
Option #2
-Participate in the "One Day Without Shoes" walk.
*Thanks to Karam for the picture!-Write a reflection essay about your experience.
Potential Questions:
-Describe the event: who participated, where did it take place, what happened?
-How did it make you feel?
-What thoughts/feelings did you have while walking?
-How did bystanders (people who were not involved but saw you) react?
-What did you learn from the experience?
-Would you do this again? Why or why not?
-Would you encourage a friend to participate? Why or why not?
*On Monday, you will share your experience with the class, using one note card.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Thursday, April 16
-Ex. 6, p. 98 (editing).
-Study vocab (quiz tomorrow).
-Watch Sarah McLachlan's music video World on Fire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzoNInZ2ClQ
-Study vocab (quiz tomorrow).
-Watch Sarah McLachlan's music video World on Fire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzoNInZ2ClQ
- Create a chart/table/outline showing what $150,000 could have bought and what $150,000 did buy.
- In your opinion, what is the main idea of this video? (What was her purpose; what is she trying to say)?
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wednesday, April 15
-Ex. 4, p. 96
-Ex. 5, p. 97
-Visit the website below and watch the short video. Find answers to the following questions: What event is happening tomorrow (April 16)? What is it's purpose? What are the 5 Facts presented in the video?
http://tomsshoes.phpwebhosting.com/oneday/
Also, just for your information if you're curious, here are the links to the organization websites that your classmates presented about today:
-Invisible Children
-Make-A-Wish
-H20 Africa
-Relay for Life
-826 Seattle
-Save the Children
-Our World is Not For Sale
-Citizens for Adequate Housing
-Ex. 5, p. 97
-Visit the website below and watch the short video. Find answers to the following questions: What event is happening tomorrow (April 16)? What is it's purpose? What are the 5 Facts presented in the video?
http://tomsshoes.phpwebhosting.com/oneday/
Also, just for your information if you're curious, here are the links to the organization websites that your classmates presented about today:
-Invisible Children
-Make-A-Wish
-H20 Africa
-Relay for Life
-826 Seattle
-Save the Children
-Our World is Not For Sale
-Citizens for Adequate Housing
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday, April 14
-Research the philanthropic organization you were assigned in class. Bring in some information explaining who the organization is and what they do.
-Ex. 3 in the grammar book (Unit 7).
-Ex. 3 in the grammar book (Unit 7).
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Portfolio Assignment (Due Monday)
‘The Green Report’
-Choose a city.
-Do some research to discover how ‘green’ the city is right now. You might want to search for things related to:
-availability/popularity of organic foods
-efficiency of public transportation; availability of bike, pedestrian paths
-sustainable architecture
-green areas like parks, etc…
-and so on…
-Write a 4 or 5 paragraph essay:
1) Introduction
2) Green report (based on your research)*
3) Green suggestions (your opinion: what are the next things the city could do to improve their eco-friendliness?*
4) Conclusion.
-*You may need to write part 2 or part 3 as more than one paragraph!
-Remember, paragraphs should have a clear topic sentence!
-On Monday you will share your findings and your suggestions with the class… you can use the note card provided, but you’ll give me your essay before you speak!
-Choose a city.
-Do some research to discover how ‘green’ the city is right now. You might want to search for things related to:
-availability/popularity of organic foods
-efficiency of public transportation; availability of bike, pedestrian paths
-sustainable architecture
-green areas like parks, etc…
-and so on…
-Write a 4 or 5 paragraph essay:
1) Introduction
2) Green report (based on your research)*
3) Green suggestions (your opinion: what are the next things the city could do to improve their eco-friendliness?*
4) Conclusion.
-*You may need to write part 2 or part 3 as more than one paragraph!
-Remember, paragraphs should have a clear topic sentence!
-On Monday you will share your findings and your suggestions with the class… you can use the note card provided, but you’ll give me your essay before you speak!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Thursday, April 9
-Ex. 3, p. 244-245
-Ex. 4, p. 246
-Study vocab (quiz tomorrow).
-Happy Birthday Tomo!
-Ex. 4, p. 246
-Study vocab (quiz tomorrow).
-Happy Birthday Tomo!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Wednesday, April 8
-Ex. 1, p. 243
-Ex. 2, p. 243-244
-Find example sentences of five or your vocabulary words. Find the sentences in magazines, posters, or by searching online. Bring your five sentences to class tomorrow.
-Ex. 2, p. 243-244
-Find example sentences of five or your vocabulary words. Find the sentences in magazines, posters, or by searching online. Bring your five sentences to class tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Portfolio Assignment (Due Monday)
Writing a Descriptive Essay
Using a picture from a newspaper or magazine for inspiration, write a descriptive essay describing the imaginary events happening in the time before, during, and/or after the picture was taken. Use adjectives and adjective clauses throughout the essay.
On Monday, bring your essay and your picture to class. Don’t forget to write your essay on two sheets of paper (not front and back of one page) if it is more than one page long!
Using a picture from a newspaper or magazine for inspiration, write a descriptive essay describing the imaginary events happening in the time before, during, and/or after the picture was taken. Use adjectives and adjective clauses throughout the essay.
On Monday, bring your essay and your picture to class. Don’t forget to write your essay on two sheets of paper (not front and back of one page) if it is more than one page long!
Thursday, April 2
-Review vocab for quiz tomorrow.
-Write 1-2 descriptive paragraphs using adjective clauses about what you saw at the museum today.
-Ex. 3, p. 213-214.
-Write 1-2 descriptive paragraphs using adjective clauses about what you saw at the museum today.
-Ex. 3, p. 213-214.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Wednesday, April 1
-Ex. 3, p. 198
-Ex. 4, p. 199
-Bring in a picture from a magazine, newspaper, the Internet etc. (This can be a picture of anything, but it shouldn't be a picture of you and your friends. Also, pictures with no people or with more than one person are preferred)!
-Ex. 4, p. 199
-Bring in a picture from a magazine, newspaper, the Internet etc. (This can be a picture of anything, but it shouldn't be a picture of you and your friends. Also, pictures with no people or with more than one person are preferred)!
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