Details for Class 9 Self-study Assignment (May 16th)

On May 26th, we will have your first presentation / speaking assignment (see the explanation below). I would like you to watch a few videos about public speaking.

Tips (Ideas) for Public Speaking Hints

Please see these videos about public speaking. I tried to choose ones that a little bit different, and interesting:

VIDEO 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IbheB2-ixM

VIDEO 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX_DAFXQxpc

VIDEO 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE4LfXGRRr0 (for the last part "Study and learn from your mistakes", the announcer said the name of the wrong winner of the beauty contest!)

Answer questions #1-4 at the link below.

Examples of Public Speaking

Barack Obama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi8N5gDVpeg&t=94s

Answer questions #5-6 at the link below.

Emma Watson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwU-9ZTTJc&t=62s

Answer questions #7-8 at the link below.

Greta Thunberg Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7xCSTV0muE

Answer question #9 at the link below.

Questions: https://bit.ly/3wfCPZ1

Details for Class 10 Self-study Assignment (May 19th)

This semester I have been "easy" by not giving assignments. For this Self-study Assignment, I would like you to please do the work below. You can complete it before 11:59pm on May 22nd.

* I know that this may seem like a lot of work, but please think about it as assignments that we haven't done for the entire semester.

Workbook

- p.4: Complete Parts A, B, C, and D. For Part B you can read (instead of listening).

- p.5: Complete Parts A and B. (You can do this individually, without a partner.)

- p.9: Read the grammar explanation and complete Part A

- p.10: Complete Parts B and C (for Part C you can write out your answers as sentences).

- p.15: Complete Part A and Part B

After you are done with these pages, take a photo or scan of them, and upload it here (please make sure to show the page numbers!):

https://www.dropbox.com/request/ZD8IQmtMWMLRslvMSJbv

MyELT

- Create an account here: https://myelt.heinle.com/

- Sign up using my teacher "Course Key": E-5FSNU2HCK2STZ.

- You will also need to use the passcode on the last page of your Workbook.

- Choose "Instructor Led", and not "Self Study".

* If you have any problems with making an account, please email and I can help!

Complete these assignments. You can do them as many times as you want!

- Unit 1 / Lesson A / Vocabulary

- Unit 1 / Lesson A / Listening

- Unit 1 / Lesson A / Grammar

- Unit 1 / Lesson A & B / Viewing Video

Details for the Presentation on May 26th

On May 26th we will have in-class presentations about the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The assignment for May 26th is:

• Please explain why the one SDG that you choose is important for Japan

• Prepare to speak for 2-3 minutes

• Try to memorize as much as you can (or at least be very familiar with it so you can present comfortably)

• You can use Powerpoint if you want to and that is helpful, but you do not have to (any style that you like is fine)

• For the May 16 Self-Study Assignment, please answer the questions below about the videos that you watched. This will help you to prepare and think about ways to improve public speaking.

Details for the Presentation on July 21st

When making a speech we need to be very comfortable with it. For the presentation assignment, please understand and memorize (as much as you can) an explanation about global citizenship:

What is a global citizen? A global citizen is someone who knows about the world. They also understand their place in it. In addition, global citizens take an active role in their community. To become global citizens, we must develop knowledge, skills and values to participate in the world. It is important to believe that we can all make a difference. Studying global citizenship helps students to build various skills. First, they think about their values and what is important to them. Second, they learn to make an argument and share their opinions. Third, they get involved in their local, national and global communities. The world has many new challenges, but everyone can make a positive change. Global citizens work with others to make our planet more peaceful, sustainable, safe, and fair.

I will grade you on:

• remembering the words

• speaking clearly, with good pronunciation

• having some emotion and energy (show that you understand the words)

• looking up at the students (eye contact)

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Final Workbook and MyELT Assignments (due by 11:59pm on July 29th)

Workbook

Please complete these workbook assignments:

Unit 1

P.4: A, B, C, D (*)

P.5: A, B (*)

P.6-7: Completed in class

P.8: Completed in class

P.9: Read the yellow part and Complete Part A (*)

P.10: Complete Part B (*)

P.11: Completed in class

P.12: A, B, A, B. (*)

P.13: Skip

P.14: A, B

P.15: A, B (*)

p.16: A, B

P.17: Completed in class

P.18: A

P.19: C, then Language Function A

P.20: Skip

Unit 5

P.84: A, B

P.85: A, B

P.86-7: Completed in class

P.88: Skip

P.89: Yellow box, A, B

P.90: Skip

P.91: A

P.92-93 Skip

P.94: Read

P.95: A, B

P.96-7: Completed in class

P.98: A (Skip B), Read Yellow box

P.99: A

P.100: Skip

After you are done with these pages, take a photo or scan of them, and upload it here (please make sure to show the page numbers!):

https://www.dropbox.com/request/ZD8IQmtMWMLRslvMSJbv

MyELT

Please complete these MyELT assignments.

Here is the course key if you need it: E-5FSNU2HCK2STZ

Unit 1

Lesson A & B – Viewing Video (*)

Lesson A – Grammar (*)

Lesson A – Listening (*)

Lesson A – Vocabulary (*)

Lesson B – Language Function

Lesson B – Listening

Lesson B – Vocabulary

Unit 5

Lesson A – Grammar

Lesson A – Listening

Lesson A – Vocabulary

Lesson A & B – Viewing Video

Lesson B – Vocabulary

Lesson B – Listening

*** ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FROM LAST YEAR - PLEASE DO NOT USE IT ***

Summary Plans for Classes

• Class 1: Overview and Schedule (April 12) Zoom

• Class 2: Lecture and Activity (April 15) Zoom

• Class 3: Lecture and Activity (April 19) Zoom

• Class 4: Self Study assignment (April 22) Self Study

• Class 5: Lecture and Activity (April 26) Zoom

• Class 6: Self Study assignment (April 29) Self Study

No class on May 3

• Class 7: Self Study – find the assignment on the website (May 6) Self Study

• Class 8: Lecture and Activity (May 10) Zoom

• Class 9: General Conversation - optional (May 13) Zoom

• Class 10: Lecture and Activity (May 17) Zoom

• Class 11: Self Study – find the assignment on the website (May 20) Self Study

• Class 12: Dialogues (May 24) Zoom

• Class 13: Self Study – find the assignment on the website (May 27) Self Study

• Class 14: Lecture and Activity (May 31) Zoom

• Class 15: Self Study – find the assignment on the website (June 3) Self Study

• Class 16: General Conversation – optional (June 7) Zoom

• Class 17: Self Study – find the assignment on the website (June 10) Self Study

• Class 18: Lecture and Activity (June 14) Zoom

• Class 19: Self Study – find the assignment on the website (June 17) Zoom

• Class 20: Lecture and Activity (June 21) Zoom

• Class 21: Chart Presentations and Question and Answer Session (June 24) Self Study

• Class 22: Finish Preseanations General Conversation – optional (June 28) Zoom

• Class 23: Self Study – find the assignment on the website (July 1) Self Study

• Class 24: Lecture and Activity (July 5) Zoom

• Class 25: Self Study – find the assignment on the website (July 8) Self Study

• Class 26: Lecture and Activity (July 12) Zoom

• Class 27: Powerpoint Presentations and Question and Answer Session (July 15) Zoom

• Class 28: Lecture and Activity (July 19) Zoom

Details for Presentation on July 15th (due before 11:59pm on July 14^th)

Choose one of the SDGs that you want others to pay attention to. Explain to us why! Make a Powerpoint presentation, and you will tell us about it on July 15th.

Make 7 slides in total:

- One Title slide (write the SDG and your name)

- One Introduction slide (give a short summary of this SDG and what it is about)

- Three slides that each explain a reason why this SDG is important (write a few bullet points on each slide; you can use statistics, or quotes, or other evidence)

- One Conclusion slide ( tell us what we can do)

- One Sources / References slide (show where you got your information)

Presenting

- When you give the presentation on July 15th, try to speak clearly and be comfortable with what you say (this means practicing before).

- Here is a fun video with school children explaining some key ideas for presenting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IbheB2-ixM

- Please remember some of their suggestions: look in people’s eyes; smile; use a strong voice (not too loud and not too quiet); show confidence; the first 10 seconds is key / important to get the audience's attention; be careful with your hands and not too much movement (*that is a weakness of mine!); have good posture (shoulders back)

Submit:

- Send the Powerpoint here before 14 July at 11:59pm: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

Details for Class 25 Self-study (July 8th) (due before 11:59pm on July 18^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.95: Complete Part A and Part B

- p.96: Read the grey box and answer the 4 questions in "Note-Taking". Complete Part A

- p.97: Complete Part B at the top, and then Complete "After Listening", Part A

- Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 05 / Lesson B / Vocabulary

- Unit 05 / Lesson B / Listening

C. Prepare for Your Presentation

- See the details above, to prepare for your last presentation

Details for Class 23 Self-study (July 1st) (due before 11:59pm on July 4^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.88: Complete Part A (reading instead of listening), skip Part B, and complete part C

- p.91: Complete Part A (by yourself, and you can answer just one time, for "Student 1")

- p.92: Complete "While Viewing" part A

- p.93: Complete "After Viewing" Part A and Part B

- Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 05 / Lesson A / Grammar

- Unit 05 / Lesson A & B / Viewing Video

C. "Every Plate Tells a Story" Activity

- Write down a list of what you ate for dinner yesterday. What are all of the foods that you ate?

- Download this document: https://app.box.com/s/18rysfe359dtxbx7p7oi8cfim1pjxt9r

- Read the first page, and use a dictionary to understand any words that you do not know.

- Do the activity on the second page of the document, using your dinner yesterday as the example.

- Submit your answers here (you can your answers on a separate page if you want, or take a PDF scan of what you write: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

Chart Presentation (June 24th) (send to me before 11:59pm on June 23^rd)

Explanation

Find an interesting chart, or graph, or table that is about one of the SDGs, or the environment. Create three Powerpoint slides (or more if you want): 

1. Background: bullet points of key background information that the class needs to know, in order to understand the chart / graph / table. Show the sources where you got any information

2. Information: show the chart / graph / table (also write the source where you got the information)

3. Questions: the third slide should have 2 or 3 questions that you want to ask your classmates about the chart / graph / table. This will allow them to answer and have a discussion

Here is a link to two very simple example presentations: https://bit.ly/35pDbOd

Deadline

- Please submit your Powerpoint presentation to be on or before June 23rd at 11:59pm (using our class Dropbox link: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ)

* Be ready on June 24th to explain the slides to the class (tell the background, show the information, and then lead them in a short conversation with the questions)

- Your presentation should be about 2 minutes or more in speaking time

- If you have any questions before the presentation, please email me and I am happy to help

Details for Class 19 Self-study (June 17th) (due before 11:59pm on June 20^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.85: Complete Part A and Part B

- p.86: Complete Part A (the listening part is here, in MyELT: Unit 05 / Lesson A / Listening)

- p.87: Complete Part C (the listening part is here, in MyELT: Unit 05 / Lesson A / Listening)

- Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 05 / Lesson A / Listening

C. English Conversation

This week we talked about "bucket lists". The BBC has a conversation in English on this topic:

Listen to the dialogue here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb7wVCJ68YY

You can see vocabulary and the text (not exactly, but much of it) here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-200416

* There are no questions or quiz for this - be just listen (maybe even twice?) to practice understanding

Details for Class 17 Self-study (June 10th) (due before 11:59pm on June 13^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.82: Read the descriptions of the pictures

- p.84: Read the sentences in Part A (you do not need to listen) and complete Part B

- Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 05 / Lesson A / Vocabulary

C. English Conversation

- Since we played "two truths and a lie" on Monday, here you can see two videos about this game. You can watch with subtitles (showing the English).

Video 1: Will Smith, a famous actor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlkI57ab0KQ

Video 2: Neil deGrasse Tyson, a famous planetary scientist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJWBlp82HhQ

- Please answer the questions here: https://bit.ly/3v98Fmg

Details for Class 15 Self-study (June 3rd) (due before 11:59pm on June 6^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.17: For "Listening", Complete Part A, Part B, and Part C (the audio recording is at "Unit 01 / Lesson B / Listening")

- p.17: For "After Listening", Complete Part A

- p.18: Read Part A (without a partner) and answer the questions in Part B (without a partner)

- p.19: Complete Part C

- p.19: Complete "Language Function", Part A

- Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 01 / Lesson B / Listening

- Unit 01 / Lesson B / Language Function

C. English Conversation

- Watch the video about "Small Talk". Listen to the first 15 minutes and 30 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAAWTGZVLDg

- There is no "homework" or assignment for this. Just listen, and be ready to speak about some of these topics on Monday!

(Sorry about advertisements on YouTube. Please skip them, and I think the content from this site is useful to learn.)

Details for Class 13 Self-study (May 27th) (due before 11:59pm on May 30^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.14: Complete Part A (to listen go to the MyELT page for "Unit 01 / Lesson B / Vocabulary") and complete Part B

- p.15: Complete Part A and Part B

Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 01 / Lesson B / Vocabulary

C. Listening to / Watching Dialogues

In the United States or England, after students graduate from university, they often live in apartments with friends (or other people they meet). Watch these videos and answer the questions at the Form below.

Video #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpU8rATrD78&list=PLSDX3vX1qJORgf4BVZANoh_BjefiVA4Rc&index=1

Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FowJq1B7D7s&list=PLSDX3vX1qJORgf4BVZANoh_BjefiVA4Rc&index=2

Form: https://bit.ly/3oSi2Fo

Details for Dialogue (Conversation) Assignment (due before 11:59pm on May 16^th)

Explanation: Write your own dialogue (conversation) about the SDGs that we can all learn from and practice with.

- The goal of the dialogue is for you to practice vocabulary and writing about the SDGs, and then we will be able to speak together

- Try to write about the SDGs (for example, maybe have two students talking to each other about what the SDGs are. One student could be telling the other about what they are)

*If you already started writing a dialogue and it is not about the SDGs, that is OK and you can tell me.

Requirements: At least 300 words long

Deadline: Please upload the Dialogues here before 11:59pm on May 16th: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

* If you have any questions, please email me and I am happy to help.

Details for Class 11 Self-study (May 20th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.12: Complete "Before Viewing" Part A and Part B.

- p.12: Use the video (from MyELT) to complete "While Viewing" Part A and Part B.

Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 01 / Lesson A & B / Viewing Video

*For some computers (like Apple / Mac, this option might not be working. I am sorry, and you can skip this part of the Self-study assignment)

C. Global Citizenship

Please listen to the videos below. You can put on "subtitles", to show the English words as the video plays. You can also slow down the speed if you want. The goal is for you to practice listening to English, and you can listen more than once.

Please answer the questions here: https://bit.ly/3yjIj3M

- UNESCO: "What is a Global Citizen"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVSgbU6WVSk

- Webster University: "What is Global Citizenship?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgWnFKLmH2I

- Canada Council for the Arts: "Global Citizenship: Citizens of the 21st Century"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PppB07-JAg

* Some of this is in French (but you can see the subtitles in English), and please focus on listening to the English

Details for Class 9 (May 13th) General Conversation (optional)

If you are interested, I will be on Zoom and I will have practice conversations (asking questions and answers) with any students who join the Zoom.

This is optional, and if you do not join please use the time to work on your Dialogue Assignment.

Details for Class 7 Self-study (May 6th) Assignment (A and B are due before 11:59pm on May 9^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.9: Read the grammar explanation and complete Part A

- p.10: Complete Parts B and C (for Part C you can write out your answers as sentences)

Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 01 / Lesson A / Grammar

C. Video

- Watch this video about the SDGs and COVID. You can use it to practice on listening to English. You can turn on the subtitles below, to see the English words on the screen:

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

- You can watch the video, and write down a few ideas that you have about it. What did you think of it? What did you learn? What ideas do you have? What was interesting?

- You do not need to submit any document to me, and we can instead talk about them together in class on Monday, May 10th!

D. Preparing Your Dialogue (* this is not due until May 12th)

- For our class on May 13th, we will review and present the dialogues that you write

- Requirement: At least 300 words long

- Please use this Self-Study time to start to write your dialogue (a conversation between two people)

- The dialogue can be about anything related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

- The deadline is May 12th before 11:59pm, and when you are finished, please submit your dialogues here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

Details for Class 6 (April 29th) Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on May 5^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.6: Complete Parts A and B (this is also on p.7) You can hear the listening part on page 6 on the MyELT "Listening" part. If you have a problem, please email me.

- p.7: Complete Parts A and B. For Part B you can write your answers in one or two sentences.

Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 01 / Lesson A / Language Function --> this is not working right now, so please skip this and I will see if I can find a solution

- Unit 01 / Lesson A / Listening

C. Learning about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

- Choose one of the 17 SDGs that you want to learn more about, and find two videos about it online. (They can be short if you want, like a few minutes long.) Please watch them and write a few sentences about what you learned at this link:

https://bit.ly/3gSLKIF

* When we meet in class on May 10th, you can teach us about the SDG that you studied!

D. Listening to a News Story

- Please listen to this story and you can read the text at the same time:

Listen:

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2102/210227-video-conferencing-4l.html

Read:

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2102/210227-video-conferencing-4.html

- Please listen to this story and you can read the text at the same time:

Read here: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1409/140904-sustainability-4.html

Listen here:

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1409/140904-sustainability-4l.html

- Please answer the questions here. The purpose is for you to express your opinion (anything that you think about when you hear and read the story).

https://bit.ly/2SgoFW5

Details for Class 4 (April 22nd) Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on April 25^th)

* Please sign the "Declaration" form that is on the LMS page.

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- pp.2-3: Match the photos with the places on the map. Write answers for questions 1, 2, and 3

- p.4: Complete Parts A, B, C, and D. For Part B you can read (instead of listening).

- p.5: Complete Parts A and B. (You can do this individually, without a partner.)

Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and upload them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 01 / Lesson A / Vocabulary

https://myelt.heinle.com/ilrn/classContent/bookList.do#/activity/book/PATH_H_A/activity/377731954

C. Learning about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Listen to this explanation about the SDGs. Please write out the text for four of the goals. Look up any words that you do not know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-iJM02m_Hg

D. Listening to News

Voice of America (this has general news in English):

1. Go to the “Read, Listen, and Learn” section

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/952

2. Choose two stories, and listen to each of them two or more times. Then write responses to the questions on this form:

https://bit.ly/2QOJCGx

You can click “Load More” to see additional stories, to find what you are interested in!

*** THE INFO BELOW IS FROM LAST SEMESTER AND SO PLEASE DO NOT USE IT ***

Details for Final Presentation (on January 18th)

Please see the attached Powerpoint which explains the Final Presentation:

https://app.box.com/s/udlkgf1kyu6d23yb3dtc3g3ci37g82qh

In addition, this link is for an audio recording of my example presentation (you can listen to it and look at the Powerpoint slides at the same time):

https://app.box.com/s/0dp1tusadihc11dy95jr0s4axlf2dspr

Because I am a native English speaker, I talked for longer (5 minutes). Your presentation time can be shorter (at least 2 minutes). You also do not need to speak as quickly as I do.

* If you have any questions, please email me and ask and I can help!

Details for Class 3 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on October 11^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.62: Complete A and B with your “dialogue partner”

- p.64: Complete the page, and check answers with your partner

- p.65: Complete the page, and do Part B also with your partner

You can submit your work (Please make a scan or PDF, and show the page numbers. The document you upload also have your name on it) here:

https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

B. MyELT

- Unit 04 / Lesson A / Vocabulary

C. Listening to News

Voice of America (this has general news in English)

1. Go to the “Read, Listen, and Learn” section

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/952

2. Choose two stories, and listen to each of them two or three times. Then write responses to the questions on this form:

https://bit.ly/3lhtZld

You can click “Load More” to see additional stories, to find what you are interested in!

Details for Class 5 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on October 18^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.68: Complete parts A, B, and C with your “Class 5 partner”

- p.69: Complete part D, and then part A below with your “Class 5 partner”

- p.70: Complete parts B and C with your “Class 5 partner”

You can submit your work (please make a scan or PDF, and show the page numbers. The document you upload should also have your name on it) here:

https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

B. MyELT

- Unit 04 / Lesson A / Language Function

- Unit 04 / Lesson A / Grammar

C. Listening to News

Breaking News English (a site using news to practice English)

1. Read this news story: https://app.box.com/s/rf9o95j11yjca1ttme3jifl0ih7ti8xh

Circle any words that are new for you. Choose five of the words, and look up the English definition. Put your answers here (Questions 1 to 5): https://bit.ly/30YvRHA

2. Complete the 10 dictations, starting on this page:

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2010/201012-world-food-programme-dictation-01.html

Check the boxes for Question 6, if you did the work: https://bit.ly/30YvRHA

3. Answer these additional question about the reading (Questions 7 to 11): https://bit.ly/30YvRHA

Details for Class 6 Dialogue Presentation with Partner

- For this assignment, you make a practice dialogue with your class partner.

- On 15 October, your assignment is to create a dialogue (conversation) with your partner. The purpose of the dialogue is to have two people discuss the topic of climate change. (Or if you want to choose a different topic, related to international relations, please ask me.)

- You can choose to be any two people in the dialogue (adult and child, two students, a government worker, Greta Thunberg or Donald Trump, etc).

- Please make the dialogue at least 300 words long.

- Please send the document to me on Wednesday, October 14^th.

- On Thursday, October 15^th, each pair of students will read their dialogue to everyone else. Your grade will be based on: the dialogue writing (well written), and the speaking presentation

- We might then all take turns sharing the dialogues (different partners reading different dialogues for practice).

Feedback for Class 6 Dialogue Presentation with Partner (due before 11:59pm on October 21^st)

Thank you for providing feedback, which is required as part of your grade for doing this assignment.

• Questions 1-16: Please write your responses, in order to help your classmates. (You can skip the two questions for your own presentation.)

• Questions 17-20: Please let me know how the collaboration was with your partner for the dialogue assignment. This will help with my evaluation and also to improve the assignment for future

Questions: https://bit.ly/3dr8FGY

Details for Class 7 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on October 25^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- p.72: Complete part A (you can do it alone, without a partner), and complete part B

- p.73: Skip part C and then complete the "While Viewing" part A and complete part B (you can find the video on MyELT "Lesson A&B Viewing Video")

- p.74: Complete part A (you can read, and do not have to listen), and complete Part B

- p.75: Complete part A (you do not need to have a partner), and complete part B, and then write your answers for part C

You can submit your work (please make a scan or PDF, and show the page numbers. The document you upload should also have your name on it) here:

https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

B. MyELT

- Unit 04 / Lesson A & B / Viewing Video

- Unit 04 / Lesson A / Vocabulary

C. Cartoon

- The Workbook, on p.74, presented information about weather changes and storms. Look at the related cartoon at the link below, and write three sentences about what the message is (sorry about the text that says "cartoonstock" - you can ignore that).

Cartoon: https://app.box.com/s/3hpkw807hez1vnr6161tijpm0tdi5lr9

Submit three sentences: https://bit.ly/31jFYXD

Details for Class 9 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on November 1st)

It is important to think about the source of where information comes from. Please watch these two videos, which explain how to find reliable websites.

Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aem3JahbXfk

Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFEwwG7rq0E

In Video 1, they talk about how to check if a website is reliable:

Currency – is the information current (and not too old)?

- When was the information published?

- Has the information been updated?

Relevance – is the chart/table/graph related to the assignment?

- Does the information relate to your topic?

Author – who is the author?

- Is the author qualified to write on the topic?

Accuracy – is the information truthful and correct?

- Where does the information come from?

- Is the information supported by evidence?

Purpose – why does the information exist?

- What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade?

Please answer the questions here: https://bit.ly/2Hxbcno

Details for Class 10 Presentation (for the class on October 29th)

- Find an interesting chart, or graph, or table that is about one of the SDGs, or the environment, or climate change.

- Create three Powerpoint slides:

1. Background: bullet points of key background information that the class needs to know, in order to understand the chart / graph / table. Show the sources where you got any information

2. Information: show the chart / graph / table (also write the source where you got the information)

3. Questions: the third slide should have 2 or 3 questions that you want to ask your classmates about the chart / graph / table. This will allow them to answer and have a discussion

- Here is a sample presentation: https://app.box.com/s/6ko43zzbm7dcwwgtfv2uptpdr8mblg8x

- Please submit me your Powerpoint presentation on October 28th (using our class Dropbox link: https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR)

* Be ready on October 29th to explain the slides to the class (tell the background, show the information, and then lead them in a short conversation with the questions)

- If you have any questions, please email me and I am happy to help

Details for Class 11 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on November 15th)

On November 26th, we will have a speech assignment (instead of November 19th on the syllabus). You will write your own short speech to the class. I would like you to watch a few videos about speeches.

A. SPEECHES

Tips (Ideas) for Public Speaking Hints

Please see these videos about public speaking. I tried to choose ones that a little bit different, and interesting:

VIDEO 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IbheB2-ixM

VIDEO 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX_DAFXQxpc

VIDEO 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE4LfXGRRr0 (for the last part "Study and learn from your mistakes", the announcer said the name of the wrong winner of the beauty contest!)

Answer questions #1-4 at the link below.

Examples of Public Speaking

Barack Obama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi8N5gDVpeg&t=94s

Answer questions #5-6 at the link below.

Emma Watson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwU-9ZTTJc&t=62s

Answer questions #7-8 at the link below.

Greta Thunberg Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7xCSTV0muE

Answer question #9 at the link below.

Questions: https://bit.ly/2JQq2X9

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B. WORKBOOK AND MYELT

Workbook

- p.78, complete A, skip B, complete C

- p.79, complete A and B (by yourself, without a partner)

You can submit your work (please make a scan or PDF, and show the page numbers. The document you upload should also have your name on it) here:

https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

MyELT

- Unit 05 / Lesson B / Grammar

- Unit 05 / Lesson B / Listening

- Unit 05 / Lesson B / Vocabulary

Details for Class 14 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on November 22nd)

A. CURRENT NEWS

To practice listening and understanding in English, please listen to the news stories below.

1. Listen to: "Biden Works on COVID-19, Trump Dismisses Election Results"

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/biden-works-on-covid-19-trump-dismisses-election-results/5654311.html

Answer questions #1-4 here: https://bit.ly/3lHdC1Y

2. Listen to "World Food Production Also Having Big Effect on Climate Change"

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/world-food-production-also-having-big-effect-on-climate-change/5658495.html

Answer questions #5-6 here: https://bit.ly/3lHdC1Y

3. Listen to one of the audio recordings of "Kamala Harris to be first woman Vice President"

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2011/201109-kamala-harris-l.html

Then complete the page here (to improve vocabulary):

https://app.box.com/s/21c5rrz9rm4uh7rxxzj0gunuanaxdvux

Submit your answer here: https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

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B. SPEECH WRITING

On November 26th, we will have a speech assignment.

1. Please think about and decide what topic you want to speak about (anything about international relations that you care about)

Answer question #7 here: https://bit.ly/3lHdC1Y

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C. WORKBOOK AND MYELT

Workbook

- p.76: Skip "Before Listening" A and B. Listen to the recording, and do "Listening: A Conversation among Friends", Part A.

Recording: https://app.box.com/s/fjp0ly8tn75kjz2jmc1le9htwa4jyegw

- p.77: Complete Part B and Part C (at the top of the page). You can skip "After Listening" since we have already talked about this.

- p.80: Listen to the recording below, and complete Parts A, B, and C (without a partner).

Recording: https://app.box.com/s/9x5v7tq4hy3ussfymldcw0vjmxt8nqsb

Submit your completed pages here: https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

MyELT

Please complete:

- Unit 04 / Lesson B / Grammar --> if you have any problems with recording, do not worry about it, and you can skip this

- Unit 04 / Lesson B / Listening

- Unit 04 / Lesson B / Vocabulary

Details for Class 16 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on November 29th)

* The assignment is a bit easier this week since you have your presentation on Thursday, for Class 17.

Workbook

- Unit 9, p.164: Write your own answers to the three questions

- Unit 9, p.164: Complete Part A and Part B

- Unit 9, p.165: Complete Part A by yourself. Complete Part B. Skip Part C

Here is the link for Dropbox, to submit your work: https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

MyELT

Please complete:

- Unit 09 / Lesson A / Vocabulary

Details for Speech Presentation (in class on November 23rd)

• You can choose any topic you want – just select something that you care about!

• Please send me the speech text before (or soon after) class

• The speech should be about 2-3 minutes long.

• Using a few notes on paper or index cards is OK, but try to memorize some parts of your speech, and look up at the audience (class) too when you speak.

• For this speech, be sure to speak a strong voice and view the audience. Please also work on pronunciation, and remember to have energy in your presentation.

•Think about these parts when you write your speech:

> Introduction: The statement or ideas that will make the audience (class) interested.

> Main messages: These are key points, and if you are wondering what to say, you could think of the 5 W’s and 1 H (who, what, when, where, why, how).

> Conclusion: A summary or ending statement, maybe about the future or final inspiration.

Speech Presentation Feedback (for class on November 23rd)

Please share a strength and a weakness (what they can improve on) for all of your classmate's presentations: https://bit.ly/369z22h

Details for Class 18 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on December 9th)

A. LISTENING

Recently, the Japanese government committed to going "net-zero" carbon by 2050. This is an important commitment, and relates to the Paris Agreement.

1. Watch this video, "Japan aims to be carbon neutral by 2050, says Prime Minister Suga": https://youtu.be/Kr2pddUZB4c

Answer the two questions from this document (you can write it on the computer or print it and write it by hand, or write the answer on a separate page)

https://app.box.com/s/blaausr5og386msnv3md5d5zt6rbo46b

2. Read the article, "U.N. welcomes Japan's net zero emissions pledge", about Japan deciding to reduce carbon emissions. You can download it here: https://app.box.com/s/jo1o5vtjny63r8afkx8gtz6wibqpo5xc. Please find 10 words that you do not know, and look up their definition in the dictionary. Please write a sentence for each of them, using the word.

Write your answers in this document (you can write it on the computer or print it and write it by hand, or write the answer on a separate page):

https://app.box.com/s/blaausr5og386msnv3md5d5zt6rbo46b

Submit your completed document here: https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

B. WORKBOOK AND MYELT

I have focused the class on speaking English, but it is also useful for us to review the grammar in the Workbook. Please do the following:

Workbook

- p.48: Complete Part A and Part B (without a partner), and skip Part C

- p.58: Complete Part A and skip Part B

Submit your completed pages here: https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

MyELT

- Unit 03 / Lesson A / Grammar

- Unit 03 / Lesson B / Grammar

Details for Class 20 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on December 13th)

A. LISTENING

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a top news channel in the United Kingdom.

1. Listen to this story, "Global Warming": https://www.bbc.com/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-160915

Answer the questions here: https://bit.ly/3gjMS5D

B. WORKBOOK AND MYELT

We did some grammar in the Workbook last week, and now I would like to increase vocabulary (which will help you further express your ideas):

Workbook

- Unit 7, p.128-129: Read the Grammar explanation. Complete Part A, skip Part B, Complete Part C (here is the audio: https://app.box.com/s/cu6jja4ko6fywt6bmp1lano9jljl9lbs), and Skip Part D

- Unit 7, p.138-138: Read the Grammar explanation. Complete Part A, Complete Part B (here is the audio: https://app.box.com/s/wuuayk7zyqde6wmz0kxup83s40svcfai), Complete Part C (here is the audio: https://app.box.com/s/k7nri7trmicf06plvnf1kdflatznm015), and Skip Part D

Submit your completed pages here: https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

MyELT

- Unit 07 / Lesson A / Grammar

- Unit 07 / Lesson B / Grammar

Details for Class 22 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on December 20th)

A. LISTENING

Watch this video by the UN Environment Programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pPa0mRCky4&t=81s

Answer the questions here: https://bit.ly/3a5ND1b

B. WORKBOOK AND MYELT

I have focused the class on speaking English, but it is also useful for us to review the vocabulary in the Workbook. Please do the following:

* Maybe you already did this last semester! If so, I am sorry, and you can submit the work to me again.

Workbook

- Unit 6, p.104: Complete Part A and Part B

- Unit 6, p.105: Complete Part B

- Unit 6, p.114: Complete Part A and Part B

- Unit 6, p.115: Complete the page

Submit your completed pages here: https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

MyELT

- Unit 06 / Lesson A / Vocabulary

- Unit 06 / Lesson B / Vocabulary

Details for Class 4 Self-study Assignment (due before 11:59pm on April 25^th)

A. “Pathways” Workbook

- pp.2-3: Match the photos with the places on the map. Write answers for questions 1, 2, and 3

- p.4: Complete Parts A, B, C, and D. For Part B you can read (instead of listening).

- p.5: Complete Parts A and B. (You can do this individually, without a partner.)

Take a PDF scan of your completed pages using a program on your phone, and put them here: https://bit.ly/3tJKESQ

B. MyELT

- Unit 01 / Lesson A / Vocabulary

C. Learning about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Listen to this explanation about the SDGs. Please write out the text for five of the goals. Look up any words that you do not know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-iJM02m_Hg

D. Listening to News

Voice of America (this has general news in English)

1. Go to the “Read, Listen, and Learn” section

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/952

2. Choose two stories, and listen to each of them two or three times. Then write responses to the questions on this form:

xxx

You can click “Load More” to see additional stories, to find what you are interested in!

How the Class Works

Attendance

• To receive credit for attending class:

- Zoom sessions: join the call and participate; if there is an additional assignment, complete it before the deadline

- Self-study topics: complete the thinking/writing/response assignment

• Attendance in EIS classes is very important, and the English for International Studies Department requires all students to attend at least 23 of the 28 classes. If you miss 6 classes, that is an automatic fail (please see this described in the syllabus)

• Please submit your Workbook copies and any other documents here: https://bit.ly/2SpiuLR

Zoom Classes

• The main purpose of the Zoom classes is for us to speak together, since our class is focused on "Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking". I ask that everyone please turn their camera on so that we can see each other, and, as best as possible, build a group connection online.

Grading

• The percentages for the grades are below:

Class participation / Homework = 50%

Dialogue with Partner = 5%

Chart Presentation #1 = 10%

Speech = 10%

Chart Presentation #2 = 10%

Powerpoint Presentation = 15%

Requirements

1. Textbook: "Pathways: Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking"

2. ESL Website: Please try to connect to "MyELT".

3. Video Conferencing: Download or make sure that you can access the Zoom program on your computer or smartphone.

4. PDF Scanner: Please download, on your phone, a program that allows you to scan documents so they can be made into PDFs. One option is the free program "Adobe Scan" on for Android and iOS.