Today's Assignments :)

Good Morning Class!

Today you can choose what you want to work on, however, it is strongly recommended that you take this opportunity to complete your final project.

1) Final Presentation
Next week we will be giving our Final Presentation to the class.

As a reminder, your final presentation should be of interest and importance to you and this should reflect in your presentation.

You may work with a partner or in a team as long as you commit to do your part of the assignment.

Choose one of the following activities to present to your class:

►Possible Topics and Activities:

1) Tell us about your country.

2) Tell us about your career choice.

3) Tell us about your favorite hero, musician, singer, actor, writer, friend, or….?

4) Tell us about your favorite hobby.

5) Show us your talent: dance, sing, jump, cook, talk, perform, or….?


►Possible Presentation Materials:

You should have pictures, music, maps, PowerPoint, or some kind of realia (something to show) to enhance your presentation.


►Time: 5 to 10 Minutes: If you need more than 5 to 10 minutes just ask.


2) You can read articles on the National Geographic website or Breaking News English:

Follow the links in the corner of this web page.


3) You can work on the Focus On Grammar program.

Enjoy!

Final Project

Good Morning Class!

Here is your assignment for your final project:

1) On or about Tuesday, December 10 through December 12, 2012,  our CEC Level 5 class will give their Final Presentation to the class.

Your final project should be of interest and importance to you and this should reflect in your presentation.

You may work with a partner or in a team as long as you commit to do your part of the assignment.

Choose one of the following activities to present to your class:

►Possible Topics and Activities:

1) Tell us about your country.

2) Tell us about your career choice.

3) Tell us about your favorite hero, musician, singer, actor, writer, friend, or….?

4) Tell us about your favorite hobby.

5) Show us your talent: dance, sing, jump, cook, talk, perform, or….?


►Possible Presentation Materials:

You should have pictures, music, maps, PowerPoint, or some kind of realia (something to show) to enhance your presentation.


►Time: 5 to 10 Minutes: If you need more than 5 to 10 minutes just ask.



2) You can read articles on the National Geographic website:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/


3) You can work on the passive voice on the Focus On Grammar program. Go to Unit 18 and/or 19 (sometimes the program is not the same as our book, so just check the index for the passive voice.)

Enjoy!

CASAS PREPARATION - TEST MATERIALS

Tuesday, May 5th, is the CASAS post test. Here are websites that will help you prepare for the CASAS test.

Here's the website: (cut and paste into the address box if necessary)

http://www.mnabeassessment.com/basic_communication.html

Additionally, here is another website: www.mcedservices.com

- go to the Online Activities then to Basic Skills

Good Luck!
Teacher Bonnie

Earth Day!

Hi Class,

1) We're getting ready for Earth Day, April 22nd! We ask the question, what is your carbon footprint? What does "carbon footprint" mean? How much do you contribute to Global Warming and what can you do to reduce your carbon footprint?

Directions: Use the worksheet that was provided in class. Then, go to the carbon calculator: http://www.seventhgeneration.com/carbon-calculator

How do you compare to the average American household? Why do you think your carbon footprint is greater or less than the average American family? Discuss your results with a partner.

2) Also, follow the link to Breaking News English:

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0903/090311-weather.html

There is a good article with exercises about how warm weather is causing more headaches. Additionally, there is an article about a solar powered oven:

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0904/090410-inventions.html

3) Visit the Earthday website and find the 10 steps you can take to help the planet in your own home!

http://earthday.net/node/145

Go Green!

Your Teacher

SLEEP and ADVERB CLAUSES :) WOW!

Good Morning Class!

Here is your lesson for today:

1) We are starting Unit 4 on Sleep. Here is a website that has an MP3 story on sleep idioms, you can read and listen at the same time.

go to: The Language of Sleep

http://www.english-test.net/stories/69/

Then answer these questions: Who is the "sandman"? What is a polite way to tell someone that you are going to sleep? What is a polite way to say you're going to take a nap at work? (FYI: this will not work in our classroom:)


Next, we will be studying adverb clauses stating reasons for doing things and outcomes, or results. The adverbs to focus on are: even if, unless, only...if, as long as, just in case, and considering that.

Follow these links:

http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-7.html
- take the quiz at the bottom of the page after you finish your review.


Additional explanations can be found at:
http://esl.about.com/library/grammar/blgr_adverbclauses_condition.htm

Have fun!
Bonnie

Today's Assignments :)

Hi Class,

Wake up! :)

1) GRAMMAR: First off, you can go to the FOCUS ON GRAMMAR program and research the menu to find the chapter for Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses. Also, you can do a search on the internet for similar grammar lessons. We will review these clauses this week. Here's an internet link that has a good explanation of the grammar points: http://www.edufind.com/English/Grammar/REL2.CFM and for more info and exercises: http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/relative-clauses

2) ACTIVITY: We will begin Unit 3 this week, which has information about traveling around the world. Question: What city do you think would be a perfect city for the next summer Olympics? Why? Do research on the internet to support your idea(s).

3) FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Below are some links about mysteries that we have discussed and others that might interest you, these websites will give you more information:

- about the Mothman:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman

- about Betty and Barney Hill and the UFOs:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_and_Barney_Hill_abduction

- about Bigfoot: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot




- about the Loch Ness Monster aka Nessie: http://www.nessie.co.uk/


Ok, get to work and good luck!

More Websites on Gerunds and Infinitives

Hi Class,

Many students wanted more information and practice using gerunds and infinitives.

A great resource for grammar is the Owl at Purdue University website:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/627/01/

Also, for gerund and infinitive quizzes, you can go here:

http://eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/GERUNINF/Gramb.htm

That's it for now...

Enjoy!

Bonnie