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WHEREAS AND WHILE - CONJUNCTIONS

Here's a great website with explanations on conjunctions:

http://www.fortunecity.com/bally/durrus/153/gramch28.html

Happy Thursday!

Hello Class!

Here are some projects that you can work on today.

1) You can use this week's Weekly Reader to research current events topics:

You can cut and paste the links.

Issue #15
"Battle Plan"

In this issue, students will learn about the war in Afghanistan. They will read about President Barack Obama’s plan to send 30,000 additional troops to the Middle East. Also, you have read about "going green" and the Supper Bowl.

Web Links for Issue 15:

More about the country of Afghanistan:

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/afghan/index.htm

Going green:

http://edmonston.us.com/GoingGreen.html

Learn about the Super Bowl:

http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/44

2) Also, you can work on your grammar in the Focus On Grammar program on this computer. I will show you how, or ask another student to help you.

Ok, have fun!

Your teacher,
Bonnie

Haitian Mud Cookies :(

Hello Class,

Thanks to Candy for bringing in the mud cookie to class for us to see, it makes the poverty in Haiti more real.

Follow the link for more information:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/19/dirt-poor-haitians-eat-mu_n_168339.html

If you want to donate money to help the Haitians, follow the link to the Red Cross:

http://www.redcross.org/

Have a good weekend, see the post below for the Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream Speech" which we studied in class.

Stay safe, all the best,
Your Teacher, Bonnie

Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech

Hi Class,

Here is a link to Martin Luther King, Jr. 's "I Have a Dream" speech made at the civil rights protest, March on Washington, August 1963. This is one of the greatest speeches ever made.

It's on youtube, but it is the best audio/visual quality that I have found of the speech.

copy and paste into your browser:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEMXaTktUfA

:) your teacher

Grammar Class 11-30-09

Hello Class,

Today you can work on FOCUS ON GRAMMAR on this computer. We have been studying TAG ENDINGS, Unit 7 in your book, Unit 6 on the HIGH INTERMEDIATE FOG program. We will also be learning SO, TOO, NEITHER, etc. Unit 8 in your book, and Unit 7 on the FOG program.

Good Luck!

:)Bonnie

Nov. 30th Level 5 ESL Class - Monday 8:30am-10:40am

Good Morning Class!

Here are your super fun assignments for today. There's plenty to do, so get started!

1) You can start your Final Project.

Next Tuesday, December 8th through December 15th, 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) Passive Voice

Today, 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!