For Thursday, June 14, 2012

1. Discussion topic: What does it mean to you to be a Pole?

2. 'Teaching' Presentations: 5-7 mins. on any topic from the coursebook with a brief exercise either written or oral.

3. Write a 1-3 sentence beginning of an original story on one piece of paper.  Write a 1-3 sentence ending for your story the way you imagine it will end on another piece of paper.

HW for Tuesday, June 12, 2012

1. Complete the Unit 7 exam online by Monday night
2. Choose one topic you have studied this year from the coursebook, grammar, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, etc. 
   You will prepare a 5-7 minute presentation on your topic. 
   You should prepare a short exercise, written or oral, to determine whether the students understood your presentation or not.
3. Discussion topic: The influence of religion in Polish history and present-day society has been positive.  Do you agree or disagree?

HW for Tuesday, June 5, 2012

1) Unit 7 writing assignment must be submitted
2) Discussion topic: Muslim immigration in Europe; prepare pros & cons
3) Workbook pp.69-72
4) Coursebook p. 108-109
5) Worksheet exercise "Relative Clauses"
Last class June 14

Today's topic

Our topic today is >>>

VOCAB:

• witty
• make up your mind
• get yoursef togheter
• bagel 
• bagel test 
• Customer vs. client  A customer is a person with a more professional relationship. >>
• return client
• shades of meaning
• staff
• acquaintance 
• colleague 
• bill of lading
• bill
• deferential
• possessive

HW for Tuesday, May 29, 2012

1. Discussion topic: Stereotypical differences of Asians, Africans and Europeans.  Please make 3 lists, one for each category.
2. Workbook pp. 65-68
3. Coursebook pp.104-5
4. Writing Assignment #1 Unit 7: Deadline for submission is June 5.

Add your voice, PLEASE

This link requires very little English and actually not much action---unless you'd like to get more involved in saving an endangered species and yourself.

http://www.nrdconline.org/site/TellAFriend?msgId=33621.0&devId=0&s_AffiliateSecCatId=1061&pw_id=3201&autologin=true

Speak on their behalf, please

This link requires very little English and actually not much action---unless you'd like to get more involved in saving an enddangered species and yourself.
http://www.nrdconline.org/site/TellAFriend?msgId=33621.0&devId=0&s_AffiliateSecCatId=1061&pw_id=3201&autologin=true

Election Politics 101

This article, though rather difficult, is a good introduction to the American presidential race.  Judging from our discussion on Tuesday, I would say that some of you may be interested.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/us/politics/presidential-race-pits-government-against-business.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120523

A Richer Life by Seeing the Glass Half Full

 

How to define optimism, put it into practice and enjoy its benefits. Read more…

Equality

"Justice delayed is justice denied ">>> (Wikipedia)

is a legal maxim meaning that if legal redress is available for a party that has suffered some injury, but is not forthcoming in a timely fashion, it is effectively the same as having no redress at all. This principle is the basis for the right to a speedy trial and similar rights which are meant to expedite the legal system, because it is unfair for the injured party to have to sustain the injury with little hope for resolution. The phrase has become a rallying cry for legal reformers who view courts or governments as acting too slowly in resolving legal issues either because the existing system is too complex or overburdened, or because the issue or party in question lacks political favor.

 

Coffee: Yeah or Nay?

TARA PARKER-POPE
The New York Times

 

Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer

The largest-ever study of the relationship between coffee consumption and health showed that regular coffee drinkers had a lower risk of dying from a variety of diseases.
Read more…

Source:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/

Homework for Tuesday, May 22, 2012

1. Complete the Unit 6 test online without using your book or a dictionary.
2. The writing portion will be collected on Tuesday.
3. Please look over Unit 7 because we will go as fast as we can for the next four weeks.
4. Be prepared to discuss the reading "Liberty and Justice for All."

Unit Test 6>>>

Homework for Thursday, May 17,2012

1. Last chance to submit Unit 6 writing assignments
2. p. 93 #2 Grammar- exs. a, b, & c
3. p. 94 Reading-mexs. a & b
4. wkst. 6C Grammar Quantifiers

Noncount noun practice link

Try this for practice for Unit 6.
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/agree2a.html

Subtitle homework by Paulina

Dialog 3

Dialog 4

Dialog 5

Homework for Tuesday, May 15

1. p. 91 exercise d.  Prepare your description of Poland to present to the class using the computer.
2. Worksheet: Grammar "Uncountable & plural nouns"
3. Reading/Speaking: "Tanks, Jets or Scholarships:"
              a. List new vocabulary
              b. Find as many verb tenses as you can with an example for each from the article
              c. Write a one-sentence summary of Mr. Friedman's opinion.
              d. List three reasons he gives to suppot his opinion
              e. Be prepared to clearly express and support your own opinion

Discussion topic for next Thursday, May 17

Please read this New York Times editorial.  Be prepared to discuss the following aspects:
1. America's ideals of "liberty and justice for all;"
2. The religious aspects of President O'bama's decision;
3. Your opinion of how this decision will impact President O'babma's election chances;
4. Your personal opinion on this very devisive issue

http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/liberty-and-justice-for-all/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120510

Preparation for Thursday, May 10, 2012

We will complete section 6B.
Unit 6 exam will probably be on line over the weekend, May 18-23.

Discussion Topic for Thursday

"Moving abroad is the best way to make a lot of money."  Do you agree or disagree?

Homework for May 8

1. Complete writing assignments
2 .Complete pp. 89-91 in coursebook.  We will review these on May 8.
3. Workbook pp. 54-59.                            "            "                  "
4. Prepare a one-minute presentation about what you did on the holidays whether it was boring or exotic.
    You may use a couple of small note cards.

Subtitles-writing exercise

CLIP 1

                                                                           CLIP 2

Homework & Vocabulary

Lesson Content-Grammar Work sheet >>>

Homework for Tuesday, April 17,2012

1. pp. 54-56
2. W rite what thinks you need or want to improve in English
3. Student Book (p. 87) Prepare a 1-2 min. presentation following the direction in ex.C

Vocabulary:
quote v. n.
quotation n.
memorable adj.
vindicate v.
vindicated adj.
vindication n.
inaudible adj.
leap v. n.
modest adj.
momentous adj.

Thursday's Lesson 29-03-2012

Unit 5 Exam Tuesday, April 3.
Exam information: group discussion topic: Polish News Media; grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading and writing in class. Students who have completed and submitted all writing assignments are exempt from the in-class writing portion of the exam.

Next Class: Thursday, April 12.  Begin Unit 6.

Vocabulary:
catchy
chronic
lethargy
lethargic
sugar cane

Significant Aspects of Unit 5:
gerund v. infinitive
used to
reporting verbs
vocabulary about sleep, music, media
formal letter writing

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

• avoid-prevent 
• hear-listening
• seems-appears
• I would rather be healthy

Who knew what when? Who do you trust?

Read this short, but intriguing article involving the Polish Intelligence Office and the CIA.
Let me know what you think about this.

http://news.yahoo.com/poland-charges-ex-official-over-cia-prisons-report-141440331.html

New Vocabulary 27-03-2012

• biased = partial
• partial v. impartial
• impartial = objective
• defeat
• freelance journalist
• quiz
• censored
• row
• ongoing 
• constant
• downside

Reminder: Unit 5 exam Tuesday, April 3; writing assignment #2 due also.

Let's Discuss: Race Relations in the U.S.

This is a current news article from the New York Times, a highly respected newspaper.  It is about a recent killing in Florida of a 17-year old black young man by a 28-year old white man.  There is also a video clip from President Obama's news conference on Thursday, March 23.

If several students read the article, we could discuss it in class.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/23/obama-makes-first-comments-on-trayvon-martin-shooting/?emc=na

Posted by Janis Sanford

Homework for Tuesday

1) Worksheet 5C: "Grammar: Reporting Verbs"
Download, print and complete

2) Workbook: Finish p. 51

3) On Tuesday we will begin with p.77, "Pronunciation."

4) Optional: Find a 1-2 min. video clip from your favorite news media to present to the class. 
Add a link as a comment to this blog. Try to search there:

TED

March 22, 2012 Homework

1. Workbook: Finish page 51
2. Worksheet: 5C Grammar, "Reporting Verbs"
3. Begin with page 77, "Pronunciation" on Tuesday"
4. Optional: Find a 1-2 minute video clip from your favorite news media to present to the class.

Educators are giving YouTube

article from New York Times:

Education

Michael McElroy for The New York Times

                     Educators are giving YouTube — long dismissed as a storehouse of whimsical, time-wasting and occasionally distasteful videos — another look. As Google, YouTube’s parent company, fine-tunes a portal that lets schools limit students’ access to selected content, the video-sharing Web site is gaining popularity as a trove of free educational materials.

Schools across the country commonly block access to YouTube, shielding students from the irresistible distractions of, say, the cat in a T-shirt playing a piano, or worse. So in December, Google started YouTube for Schools, offering schools the ability to pluck only the videos they want, scrubbed of all comments and linked only to other related educational videos. The program gives schools the ability to allow access to theYouTube EDU educational library, and to specific videos within its own network — while blocking the general site.

That has enabled teachers to bring popular educational videos from YouTube into classrooms, like the famous TED talk on population growth by Hans Rosling, the Swedish data presentation expert, or a series of hugely popular short videos about each element of the periodic table that somehow turns a rote memorization exercise into gripping entertainment.
more:>>

Used to + VOCABULARY

USED TO

Today vocabulary:
croissant
usually
rubish bin

cuckooflower

Homework for Tuesday

1. Complete Writing Assignment 1 Topic "Sleep"
2.Workbook pp. 47-48
3. Course book pp.73-75

Download a file >>>

Webquest - "SLEEP"

Worksheet: : 

1. 5A Gerunds & Infinitives
2. 5B Used to...

 Writing assignment 1: "sleep"
Course Book: 5B for Thursday

Webquest: find 1-2 minutes video online; topic-"SLEEP"

 TIP: search there >> http://www.ted.com

Homework for Tuesday 13th (Unit5)

Homework for Tuesday 13th (Unit5)

• p. 153 Vocab Bank: MUSIC
• p. 70-71 Read, new vocab. complete
• p. 45-46 Workbook-finish p.44

Be there on Tuesday!

Unit 4 -Writing Assignment 2

Name:  ...................................................

Date: ......................................................

Directions:

Write 150+ words in paragraph form about a past situation in your life that disappointed you very much, or made you very angry, or made you feel useless.
Remember to plan first. Then write a rough draft. Write your final graft on this paper.

1. First paragraph: Describe the situation.
2. Second paragraph: Explain what you could have, would have, might have done differently
3. Third paragraph: Finally give advice advice to someone who is in now in a similar situation.
   Use as much of the grammar from Unit 4 as possible

C1 Unit 4 exam March 6th.
Please do all writings. They are due some day or before.

Unit Test 3

Your Unit Test 3 is ready. You have 60 minut time.

Good luck!

OXFORDON

TEST  

Reading-Martial Law

Please read this article:

Polish court: martial law imposed by "criminal group"

Click to read >>