Here is Victoria's blog address: http://www.victoriaboltonstudio.com/
I'll be posting pictures from my trip. I hope you stay in touch, and I will certainly be following your blogs, watching for new posts and photos!
Cooperative learning is happening in Room 127!
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Grammar 5:
For Tuesday: Do the Unit 22 Review on page 395 and bring it to class.
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Core 2-R/W:
Homework for 4-16 through 4-20-12: Check the class blog and make sure all your blog posts are complete.
For Tuesday, 4-24-12: Write a problem/solution essay following the instructions on page 170. Use APA format, BUT do not create a title page or abstract. Bring the body of text (at least 3 paragraphs) and your references to class.
For class on 4-17-12:
1. Remember the extemporaneous speaking you did last week about a city? Write an APA style reference list of your sources. Share your reference list with Victoria on Google Docs, please, so we can look at it in class.
2. Create a blog post about the city you researched. You need at least one good paragraph, one photo and one caption. Don't forget to title your post.
3. Also, please post your personal statements on your blogs. They were excellent!
Due 4-10-12: APA paper- typed, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, no pictures.
This paper will include:
1. Title page
2. Abstract page
3. 2 pages of text.
4. Reference page
APA guide is found at: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
3-8-12
Here is the link to the Jeopardy game we played today: http://jeopardylabs.com/play/advertising36
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Core 2-L/S:
Homework for 4-16 through 4-20-12: Check the class blog and make sure all your blog posts are complete.
In class today (4-11-12): You will have 30 minutes to prepare an extemporaneous oral report about a city you choose from this list:
Seattle, WA
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Chicago, IL
Atlanta, GA
You will use at least 3 references, and write an APA style reference list of your sources. Share your reference list with Victoria on Google Docs, please, so we can look at it in class. You will give your report today during class.
Answer these questions about your city:
What is its history?
What are the city's famous landmarks?
What is the city doing to be green?
What are the city's main problems?
What are the city's best features?
Find out how many buildings are in Vatican City, HERE.
Personal Statement resource: OWL at Perdue website
litany
crystal
goblet
dew
apron
orchard
plums
house of cards
pigeon on general’s head
cornflowers
dusk
plentiful imagery
shooting star
alley
chestnut
HERE is a link to a blog post in which an ESL teacher recommends ten good websites for pronunciation practice.
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1-22-12
Here's a short video to help you get started using Google Reader.
1-20-12 Welcome New and Returning Students!
I'm excited to be back at ALI this semester, and I'm looking forward to our mutual learning. I am teaching Level 2 Reading/Writing, Level 2 Listening/Speaking, and Level 3 Grammar. See you in class!
