Interactive Writing II Session #6: October 30th, 2009
Listen to my summary of chapter 1. Answer my questions. Write down/note these 7 questions, and answer them in English for homework. Post the answers to your blog AND give them to me next class (November 6th): What happened in your life when you were 7-10 years old? (E.g., when I was 7, my family [...]
Research in English II Session #6: October 30th, 2009
Remaining movie reports If you have not done a movie report, email me your movie report or give it to me in class next week (November 6th). Those who hand in work late will receive a maximum grade of 80%. Presentation etiquette: if someone gives a presentation before you on the same topic as you, don’t [...]
Interactive Writing Session #5: October 23rd, 2009
Plagiarism handout. Plagiarism is a serious offence in Western countries. How to avoid plagiarism? Summarise (key points only) Paraphrase (use different words to say the same thing) Report (e.g. use quotation marks “…..”; Widdowson writes that “…..”; According to Widdowson (1983), …. ; etc.) ALWAYS give credit when you use someone else’s words, ideas, photos, [...]
Research in English II Session #5: October 23rd, 2009
Image by Getty Images via Daylife Australian movie reports Feedback: Presentation skills More eye contact is needed. Talk to the audience, not to your paper. Think of your audience: will they understand your English? Perhaps explain some key words in Japanese. Research skills You MUST reference your information sources: where did you get your information [...]
Interactive Writing Session #4: October 16th, 2009
Image by Ravages via Flickr UPDATE: Test yourself! Try this vocabulary quiz about chapter 1 of Little Plum. Test yourself! Try this quiz on some of the words we read today in chapter 2. Review of basic rules of English writing: 5 conditions for a simple sentence complex sentences + common errors (fragments, run-ons, and [...]
Research in English II Session #4: October 16th, 2009
Image via Wikipedia Review of basic rules of English writing: simple sentence 5 conditions: capital letter, subject, verb, period, space. complex sentences + common errors (fragments, run-ons, and comma splices) the nature of the paragraph – unity, grouping of sentences, topic sentence, major supports, transitions. the nature of the essay (according to Andy Gillett) –made [...]
Research in English II Session #3: October 9th, 2009
Image by Getty Images via Daylife Editing symbols worksheet Complex sentences worksheet (run-ons, fragments, comma splices) List of editing symbols (for your reference) Textbook page 30 (reading and listening) Writing (on looseleaf): have you homeschooled? What are the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling? Do you think compulsory education is a good idea? Why/why not? Handout: [...]
Interactive Writing Session #3: October 9th, 2009
Editing symbols worksheet Complex sentences worksheet (run-ons, fragments, comma splices) List of editing symbols (reference) Read most of chapter 1 of “Little Plum”. You will need a notebook to take notes about vocabulary, British customs, history, etc., that come up in class as we read the “Little Plum” story. Homework: (from last week) Type a [...]
Interactive Writing Session #2: October 2nd, 2009
Hello, Interactive writers! Today’s lesson plan: Writing: paragraph format and email format. Interview a classmate Complete a form letter about your classmate Write out the letter, using correct paragraph format Re-write 1 paragraph from your “Summer Vacation” (which you wrote last week) using correct paragraph format. Assignment/HWK: Type a self-introduction letter, using correct paragraph format in [...]
Research in English Session #2: October 2nd, 2009
Hello, Researchers in English! Today’s lesson plan: Check the homework （ええ！宿題あったの？！） Writing: paragraph format and email format. Interview a classmate Complete a form letter about your classmate Write out the letter, using correct paragraph format Re-write 1 paragraph from your “Summer Vacation” (which you wrote last week) using correct paragraph format. Assignment/HWK: Chp 5 p. [...]
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