Saturday, October 25

Level 1 – We finished the Bargain Shopper unit. Try to complete the unit review crossword I handed out in class for our next lesson.  

For homework, write about a time that you gave or received a gift that made you feel really happy. Try to write 5 or more sentences. Also complete section A on page 65.

Level 2 – We completed Unit 1 and started Unit 2. Remember that you can listen to all of the listening sections online at this website: http://www.perceptiapress.com/books/scraps/audio/index.html

For homework, Chose 4 or 5 scraps and describe them. Make sure that you use the “Presentation” Language on page 74. Also, finish Listening B #1-5 on page 14.

Level 3 – We completed most of unit 5 and we will start the next unit on Internet Dating next week.

For homework, please finish “Idea Exchange” on page 55. Also, read “Reading 1&2” in unit 6.

Level 4 – We were able to finish most of unit 8.

For homework, read “Reading 2” on p.52 and look up any new words. After doing the reading, answer “#1 Vocabulary Check” on page 53. Make sure that you also make 3 discussion about the unit. You will use your questions to lead a discussion next lesson.     

Saturday, October 11

Level 100:

We went over and practiced the homework activities on pp. 57-58. Please start with the listening activity on p. 59 next time.

Homework: Please do Ex. A and B on p. 62 for next time.

Level 200:

Five of the 8 students attended and each gave their "Hometown" presentations. Everyone did a great job for their first presentation! We reviewed some presentation skills and a few ice breakers to reduce their nerves. 

Homework: Please read the 2 articles ("Rural vs. Urban") and look up any unfamiliar vocabulary words. Also, if possible, do the crossword on the last page of Unit 1. 

Level 300:

 After the Family warm-up discussion activity, we went over all 3 readings and answered the Comprehension questions for them. 

Homework: Please do the exercises on pp. 50-51, all if possible, but at least, please be sure to do the "Guess Meaning from Content" #1 on p. 50, and "Guess Meaning from Related Words" #1 on p. 51.

Level 400:

We finished up the rest of Chapter 8. 

Homework: Please do the "Key Word study" vocab exercise on p. 59.

Saturday, October 4

Level 1 – We completed the first two pages of Bargain Shopper Unit 6 including the listening activities on Page 56.

Homework, please complete the writing activities on Page 57 and Page 58A in your textbook. We will start with these pair work activities next time.

Level 2 - We did some brainstorming for hometown related vocabulary and completed the Listening Questions on Page 6. Then we practiced the Interview on Page 7. Students did a great job completing the Your Turn activity about their hometown.  You did a great job interviewing your classmates.

Homework: Please choose 4-6 pictures showing various scenes, places, famous food and so on about your hometown, and complete your Hometown Presentation. Try to write 2 or more sentences for each picture. You will do the presentation in class.

Level 3 - Everyone did a good job on the Washoku discussion and seemed to enjoy it.

Homework:  please complete Readings 1, 2 and 3 and answer the questions for each reading. Try to write complete sentences. Also: Write about 5 sentences about what would be your ideal job or jobs based on the kind of person you are.  For example, if you like working with your hands or if you are very organized, what would be the ideal job for you.

Level 4 - We finished the first half of Unit 8. Then we talked a bit about current events.

Homework: Please do the reading on Page 46 and the vocabulary check and comprehension questions. Complete the Critical Thinking Question and please make one question of your own on this topic to use for discussion.

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