Note:  This site will change frequently.  New assignments will be added after they are announced in class each week. 

    Fall 2008

 


Click on the links below the pictures to the right to go to a list of web exercises for extra practice.


Speaking and Writing


Grammar


Vocabulary


Listening

Week 15

Mon. 12/01

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

On Monday, 12/01, (can you believe it is December already?) review past tense of Be (was, were)

:For homework due Wednesday 12/03:
1. Exercise 9 on pages 219-221 in the textbook.

2.  Practice 6-8 on pages 104-106 in the workbook.

 

  

 

 

Week 14

Mon. 11/24 - Wed. 11/26

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

 

 

 

On Monday, 11/24, day students will start discussing the simple past tense verb tense.

:For homework due Wednesday 11/26:
1. Write 4 sets of 3 sentences in the past:  a question, a long answer using the negative form, and a long answer using the affirmative form.  All together, you need to have 12 sentences in total.

Examples: 

Question:  Did you watch TV last night?

Affirmative:  I didn't watch TV last night.

Negative:  I studied English last night.

Question:  What did you eat for breakfast this morning?
Negative:  I didn't eat a big breakfast.

Affirmative:  I ate a piece of toast.  That was the only thing I ate.

In class on Wednesday, 11/26, day students will start Chapter 8 - past tense was/were.

For homework due Monday 12/01, please do:

1. Practice 1-6 on pages 102-104 in the workbook.

2.  Exercise 3 on page 214 in the textbook.

3.  Write 10 sentences in the past tense about what you did during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on a separate piece of paper.

On Monday, 11/24, evening students will start discussing the simple past tense verb tense and begin Chapter 8.

:For homework due Wednesday 11/26:
1. Write 4 sets of 3 sentences in the past:  a question, a long answer using the negative form, and a long answer using the affirmative form.  All together, you need to have 12 sentences in total.

Examples: 

Question:  Did you watch TV last night?

Affirmative:  I didn't watch TV last night.

Negative:  I studied English last night.

Question:  What did you eat for breakfast this morning?
Negative:  I didn't eat a big breakfast.

Affirmative:  I ate a piece of toast.  That was the only thing I ate.
2.  Finish Ex. 1 on page 213 and Ex. 3 on pages 214-5 in the textbook.

 

For homework due Monday 12/01, please do:

1. Practice 1-8 on pages 102-106 in the workbook.

2.  Exercise 7 on pages 217-8 and Ex. 9 on pages 219-221 in the textbook.

3.  Write 10 sentences in the past tense about what you did during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on a separate piece of paper.

 

 

Week 13

Mon. 11/17 - Wed. 11/19 - Fri. 11/21

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

On Monday, 11/17, day students will continue Chapter 5.

:For homework due Wednesday 11/19:
1.  Finish and check all the Practice exercises for Chapter 5 in the workbook.

2.  In the textbook, do Ex. 43 p. 154 and Ex. 44 pp. 154-5.

On Wednesday, 11/19, we will finish checking Exercise 46 on pages 156-7.

The Chapter 5 test will be on Friday, 11/21, for morning students. 

Please review the exercises listed on the Study Guide.  If you were absent on Mon. 11/17 and didn't get the Study Guide, please click here to download it.

On Monday 11/17, evening students will finish Chapter 5.

The Chapter 5 test will be on Wednesday, 11/19, for evening students. 

Please review the exercises listed on the Study Guide.  If you were absent on Mon. 11/17 and didn't get the Study Guide, please click here to download it.

Also,  please finish and check all the Practice exercises for Chapter 5 in the workbook to help you study

 

 

Week 12

Mon. 11/10 - Wed. 11/12 - Fri. 11/14

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

On Monday, 11/10, day students will:

Continue with Chapter 5 - statements and questions using there is/are.

:For homework due Wednesday 11/12:
1.  On a separate piece of paper, write 10 questions and both short and long answers for each question using the information in Exercise 15 on page 131 in the textbook.  For example:  Is there a zoo in Avondale?  No, there isn't.  There is a zoo in Glendale.
2.  Finish up to Practice 10 on page 66 of the workbook

For homework due Friday 11/14:

1.  In the textbook do Exercise 19 p. 134, Ex. 20 pp. 136-7, Ex. 24. p. 139, Ex. 25 p. 140, Ex. 27 p. 142

2.  In the workbook do Practice 11-12
 For homework due Monday 11/17:

1.  In the textbook do Ex. 30 pp. 144-5, Ex. 32 p. 147, Ex. 37 p. 150, Ex. 38 p. 151, Ex. 39 p. 152 and Ex. 40 p. 153.

 

On Monday, evening students will:

Check Exercises 2 &3 on pages 122-3 and continue with Chapter 5.

For homework due Wednesday 11/12:
1.  On a separate piece of paper, write 10 questions and both short and long answers for each question using the information in Exercise 15 on page 131 in the textbook.  For example:  Is there a zoo in Avondale?  No, there isn't.  There is a zoo in Glendale.

2.  In the textbook, please do Exercise 19 p. 134 &  Exercise 20 pp. 136-7

For homework due Monday 11/17:
1.  In the textbook do Exercise 24. p. 139, Ex. 25 p. 140,

Ex. 27 p. 142, Ex. 30 pp. 144-5

2.  Finish up to Practice 12 of the workbook

 

 

Week 11

Mon. 11/3 - Wed. 11/5 - Fri. 11/7

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

On Monday, day students will:

 Take the Chapter 4 Test

:

On Wednesday in class, day students will:

Start Chapter 5 - talking about time & dates and using prepositions of time

For homework due Friday 11/5, day students will:
1.  Do Exercises 2-3 on pages 122-3 in the textbook.
2.  Do Practice 1-5 on pages 61-63 in the workbook

 

On Friday in class, day students will:

Continue Chapter 5 - talking about weather and using There is/are

For homework due Monday 11/7
1.  Do Exercise 9 on pages 128-9 in the textbook.
2.  Make sure all the practice exercises in the workbook up to Practice 9 on page 65 are finished.

On Monday in class, evening students will:

 Take the Chapter 4 Test
 

On Wednesday in class, evening students will:

Start Chapter 5 - talking about time & date, using prepositions of time, and talking about weather

 

For homework due Monday 11/7, evening students will:
1.  Do Exercises 2-3 on pages 122-3 in the textbook.
2.  Do Practice 1-5 on pages 61-63 in the workbook

 

 

 

Week 10

Wed. 10/29 - Fri. 10/31

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Continue Chapter 4 - Nonaction verbs

For homework, day students will:
1.  Finish Exercise 30 on pages115-6, Exercise 31 on page 117, and Exercise 34 on page 119 in the textbook.
2.  Make sure all the practice exercises in the workbook up to page 60 are finished.

3.  Study for the Chapter 4 test!  It will be on Monday, November 3.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Continue Chapter 4 - Nonaction verbs

For homework, evening students will:
1. 
2.  Make sure all the practice exercises in the workbook up to page 60 are finished.

3.  Study for the Chapter 4 test!  It will be on Monday, November 3.

 

Mon. 10/27

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Continue Chapter 4

For homework, day students will:
1.  Finish Exercise 27 on page 112 in the textbook.
2.  Do Practice 9-12 on pages 54-56 in the workbook.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Continue Chapter 4

For homework, evening students will:

1.  Finish Exercise 27 on page 112 in the textbook.
2.  On a separate piece of paper, write 2 groups of 3 sentences for each picture you see on page 108 (you will have 60 sentences all together). For example:

A.  1.  Is Anna riding her bicycle now?  2.  Yes, she is.  3.  She is riding her bicycle now.

B.  1.  Does Anna ride her bicycle every day?  2.  No, she doesn't ride her bicycle every day.  3.  She rides her bicycle once or twice a week.

Give these sentences to Diane on Monday for her to check.  They are worth 10 points towards your final grade.

 

 

Week 9

Wed. 10/22 - Fri. 10/24

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Continue Chapter 4

For homework, day students will:
1.   In the textbook finish Exercise 18 on page104, Exercise 19 on pages 105-6, and Exercise 20 on page 107 by Friday.  Finish Exercise 24 on pages 109-10 by Monday.

2.  In the workbook do Practice 5-8 on pages 52-54.

3.  On a separate piece of paper, write 2 groups of 3 sentences for each picture you see on page 108 (you will have 60 sentences all together). For example:

A.  1.  Is Anna riding her bicycle now?  2.  Yes, she is.  3.  She is riding her bicycle now.

B.  1.  Does Anna ride her bicycle every day?  2.  No, she doesn't ride her bicycle every day.  3.  She rides her bicycle once or twice a week.

Give these sentences to Diane on Monday for her to check.  They are worth 10 points towards your final grade.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Continue Chapter 4

For homework, evening students will:
1.   In the textbook, do Exercise 19 on pages 105-6, Exercise 20 on page 107, Exercise 23 on pages 108-9, and Exercise 24 on pages 109-10
2.  Do Practice 5-8 on pages 52-54 in the workbook.

Mon. 10/20

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Continue Chapter 4 on the present progressive verb tense

For homework, day students will:
1.  Finish Exercise 12 on pages 99-100 in the textbook.
2.  On a separate piece of paper, write 10 sentences using the affirmative and negative forms of the present progressive verb tense.  Look at what people around you are doing and describe their actions.  Look at the examples in Exercise 14 on page 101 in your textbook for help.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Start Chapter 4
For homework, evening students will:

1.  Finish Exercise 12 on pages 99-100 in the textbook.
2.  On a separate piece of paper, write 10 sentences using the affirmative and negative forms of the present progressive verb tense.  Look at what people around you are doing and describe their actions.  Look at the examples in Exercise 14 on page 101 in your textbook for help.

3.  In the workbook, do Practice 1-5 on pages 50-52.


Week 8
Wed. 10/15 - Fri. 10/17

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Take Test 3 on Chapter 3 on Wednesday.

2.  Start Chapter 4 on the present progressive verb tense on Friday

For homework, day students will:
1.  Study Chart 4-1 on page 92 and Chart 4-2 on page 97 and then do Exercise 8 on page 96 and Exercise 9 on page 97 in the textbook.

2.  Do Practice 1-4 on pages 50 to 51 in the workbook.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Take Test 3 on Chapter 3 on Wednesday.
For homework, evening students will:

1.  Relax after the test.

Mon. 10/13

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM
 

In class, day students will:

1.  Check answers to Exercises 34 and 37

2.  Review the simple present by doing Exercise 31 on page 7, Exercise 35 on page 81, and Exercise 42 on page 87.

In class, evening students will:

1. Check homework exercises from last Wednesday and discuss Chart 3-12 on page 80 about asking simple present tense questions with what time/when.

For homework, day and evening students will Study for the test on Chapter 3:

1.  In the workbook, study all of the Practice Exercises on pages 24-33 and 37-49. 

2.  In the textbook, study:
Chart 3-1 p. 53 & Ex. 3 p. 55

Chart 3-2 p. 56 & Ex. 5 p. 57

Chart 3-3 p. 58 & Ex. 7 pp. 58-9

Chart 3-4 p. 59

Chart 3-5 p. 61 & Ex. 12 pp. 61-2

Chart 3-6 p. 63 & Ex. 16 pp. 63-4

Chart 3-7 p. 64 & Ex. 17 pp. 64-5

Chart 3-8 p. 66 & Ex. 20 pp. 67-8

Chart 3-9 p. 69 & Ex. 23 pp. 69-70 and Ex. 27 p. 73

Chart 3-10 p. 74 & Ex. 28 pp. 74-5

Chart 3-11 p. 78 & Ex. 32 pp. 78-9

Chart 3-12 p. 80 & Ex. 34 pp. 80-81

Chart 3-13 p. 82

 


 

Week 7

Wed. 10/8 - Fri. 10/10

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

Wednesday:  Review simple present yes/no questions and discuss Chart 3-11 on page 78 about information questions using "where".

Friday:  Discuss Chart 3-12 on page 80 about asking simple present tense questions with what time/when.

For homework, day students will:
1.  Due Friday 10/10 - Exercise 32 on pages 78-9 in the textbook

2.  Due Monday 10/13 - Exercise 34 on pages 80-81 and Exercises 37 on pages 82-83 in the textbook

3.  Due Monday 10/13 - All the Practice Exercise to page 49 in the workbook should be finished.
 

In class, evening students will:

1.  Review simple present negative forms

2.  Discuss Chart 3-10 on page 74 about yes/no questions and Chart 3-11 on page 78 about information questions using "where".

For homework, evening students will:
1.  In the textbook, do Exercise 30 on pages 76-7 and Exercise 32 on pages 78-9
2.  In the workbook, do Practice 28-34 on pages 40-43

 

Mon. 10/6

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

Continue in Chapter 3 pages 70 (simple present negative) to 74 (simple present yes/no questions)

For homework, day students will:
1.  On a separate piece of paper, do Exercise 27 from page 73 (write negative or affirmative sentences)

2.  In the textbook, do Exercise 28 on pages 74-75
3.  In the workbook, do Practice 28-31 on pages 40-42

In class, evening students will:

Continue in Chapter 3 pages 64 (irregular has, does, goes) to page 69 (simple present negative).

For homework, day students will:
1.  On a separate piece of paper, do Exercise 27 from page 73 (write negative or affirmative sentences)

2.  In the textbook, finish Exercise 20 pages 67-8, Exercise 23 page 69, and Exercise 26 pages 72-3
3.  In the workbook, in the textbook and everything up through Practice 27 on page 39 in the workbook.

Week 6

Wed.-Fri. 10/1-3

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

Wed. -  Continue in Chapter 3 pages 61-63
Fri. - Continue in Chapter 3 pages 64-69

For homework, day students will:

Due Fri. - Finish Exercises 14-16 on pages 62-64 in the textbook

Due Mon. 10/6 - Exercise 20 pages 67-8, Exercise 23 page 69, Exercise 26 pages 72-3 in the textbook and everything up through Practice 27 on page 39 in the workbook.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Continue in Chapter 3 pages 61-68
For homework, evening students will:

1.  In the textbook, do Exercise 14 page 62, Exercise 15 page 63, and Exercise 16 pages 63-4.
2.  In the workbook, do Practice 10-18 on pages 29-33

 

Mon. 9/29

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Continue in Chapter 3 - using frequency adverbs & time expressions pages 56-60

For homework, day students will:

1.  Finish Exercise 5 on page 57 and Exercise 9 on page 60 in the textbook.

2.  Do Practice 5-11 on pages 26 to 29 in the workbook.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Start Chapter 3 pages 53-58
For homework, evening students will:

1.  In the textbook, finish Exercise 5 on page 57 and Exercise 7 on pages 58-59.
2.  In the workbook, do Practice 5-9 on pages 26 to 28.

 

 

Week 5

Wed.-Fri. 9/24-6

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Take Test 2 on Chapter 2 on Wednesday.

2.  Start Chapter 3 - using frequency adverbs & time expressions pages 56-60

For homework, day students will:

1.  Do Practice 1-4 on pages 24 to 25 in the workbook.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Take Test 2 on Chapter 2.
For homework, evening students will:

1.  Relax after the test.

 

Mon. 9/22

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Review Chapter 2 - Write sentences about the picture on page 46 and do Exercise 42 on pages 47-8.

For homework, day students will:

1. Study for Test 2 - The test will be on Wednesday, 9/24.  Review all the Practice exercises in the Workbook - pages 12-23 and the Charts and exercises that we discussed in class from the textbook pages 24-48.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Finish Chapter 2
For homework, evening students will:

1. Study for Test 2 - The test will be on Wednesday, 9/24.  Review all the Practice exercises in the Workbook - pages 12-23 and the Charts and exercises that we discussed in class from the textbook pages 24-48.

 
More Practice  

Powerpoint Reviews:
Click here for Chapter 1
Click here for Chapter 2
Click here for an Animated Tutorial on Making Questions with the verb Be

 Choose Am, Is or Are http://ww2.college-em.qc.ca/prof/epritchard/verbtobe.htm
Choose Have or Has http://a4esl.org/q/h/lb/have.html
Type in Have or Has http://www.quia.com/quiz/1495033.html
Type in my, your, his, her, its, their, our http://mansioningles.com/gram18_ej1.htm
Another type in my, your, his, her, its, their, our http://www.quia.com/quiz/155736.html
Chapters 1 & 2 Review Multiple-Choice Quiz http://utminers.utep.edu/micontreras/red_azar_chapter1.htm
Choose between Be (am, is, are) or Have (have, has) Verb Review http://www.quia.com/pop/8238.html?AP_rand=1355581967

Week 4

Fri. 9/19

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Continue discussing Chapter 2 - Using This/That & These/Those; Questions with Who/What

For homework, day students will:

1. In the textbook, finish Exercise 19 on page 37, Exercise 24 on pages 40-41, and Exercise 26 on page 42-43.

 2. In the workbook, do Practice 16-23 on pages 19-23.  Check your answers by looking in the back of the book.

The evening class doesn't meet on Fridays.

Our next class is Monday, September 22.  See you then!

Wed. 9/17

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Check Exercises 7, 9, and 14.

2.  Practice using Have/Has by doing Ex. 10 on p. 31 and Ex. 16 on page 35 in the textbook.

For homework, students will:

1.  Do Practice 7-15 on pages 15-19.  Check your answers by looking in the back of the book.

2.  On a separate piece of paper, write ten sentences to practice subject-verb agreement with the verb have/has and possessive adjectives.  For example:

1)  My sister has a car.  Her car is old.

2)  My neighbors have a dog.  Their dog is big.

3)  I have shoes.  My shoes are comfortable.

4)  Carlos has a backpack.  His backpack is black.

etc.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Check Exercises 7, 9, and 14.

2.  Practice using Have/Has by doing Ex. 10 on p. 31 and Ex. 16 on page 35 in the textbook.

3.   Discussing Using This/That & These/Those; Questions with Who/What

For homework, students will:

1. In the textbook, finish Exercise 17 on page 36, Exercise 19 on page 37, Exercise 24 on pages 40-41, and Exercise 26 on page 42-43.

2.  In the workbook, do Practice 7-23 on pages 15-23.  Check your answers by looking in the back of the book.

 

 

Mon. 9/15

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Check Exercise 3 on pages 25-26.

2.  Talk about yes/no questions and where-questions with the verb Be

3.  Do Exercise 4 and 5 on pages 26-7.

For homework, students will:

1.  Study Chart 2-3 on page 28 and finish Exercise 7 on pages 28-29 in the textbook

2.  Study Chart 2-4 on page 30 and do Exercise 9 on page 30  in the textbook

3.  Study Chart 2-5 on page 33 and do Ex. 14 on page 33, Ex. 17 on p. 36, and Ex. 19 on p. 37  in the textbook

In class, evening students will:

1.  Start Chapter 2 - Using Be and Have

For homework, day students will:

In the workbook, do Practice 1-6 on pages 12-14.  Check your answers by looking in the back of the book.

In the textbook,

1.  Study Chart 2-3 on page 28 and finish Exercise 7 on pages 28-29 in the textbook

2.  Study Chart 2-4 on page 30 and do Exercise 9 on page 30  in the textbook

3.  Study Chart 2-5 on page 33 and do Ex. 14 on page 33, Ex. 17 on p. 36, and Ex. 19 on p. 37  in the textbook

 

 

Week 3

Fri. 9/10

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Start Chapter 2 - Using Be and Have

For homework, day students will:

1. In the workbook, do Practice 1-6 on pages 12-14.  Check your answers by looking in the back of the book.

2. In the textbook, finish Exercise 3 on pages 25-26.  We'll

 

The evening class doesn't meet on Fridays.

Our next class is Monday, September 15.  See you then!

 

A note about fish and fruit

 

Wed. 9/10

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Take the test on Chapter 1 - Using Be

 

There is no homework.  Relax!

In class, evening students will:

1.  Take the test on Chapter 1 - Using Be

 

There is no homework.  Relax!

 

Mon. 9/8

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Check Exercise 28 on pages 21-22.

2.  Do review exercises of Chapter 1 to prepare for the test on Wednesday, 9/10.

For homework, students will:

Review the textbook and work pages listed on the Test 1 Study Guide

If you were absent on Friday 9/5 and did not get the study guide, click here to download the Word document.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Check Exercises 18 & 20 on pages 13-14.

2.  Do review exercises of Chapter 1 to prepare for the test on Wednesday, 9/10.

For homework, students will:

Review the textbook and work pages listed on the Test 1 Study Guide

If you were absent on Friday 9/5 and did not get the study guide, click here to download the Word document.

 

Week 2

Fri. 9/5

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Discuss pages 15-21 of Chapter 1 in the textbook.

For homework, students will:

1. In the workbook, do Practice 17-25 on pages 7-11.  Check your answers by looking in the back of the book.

2. In the textbook, finish Exercise 28 on pages 21-22.  We'll check the answers in class on Monday, 9/8.

3.  On the computer, try:

Jobs: Simple Present Be- http://www.eslpartyland.com/quiz%20center/bepresent.htm

Jobs:  Using A/An http://a4esl.org/q/h/9801/cg-a_an.html

Making Dinner: Prepositions of Location -  http://www.eslpartyland.com/quiz%20center/preploc.htm

Rags to Riches Game:  Choose A, An, or nothing - http://www.quia.com/rr/53245.html

Rags to Riches Game:  Choose am, is, or are (be careful with capital letters!) -http://www.quia.com/rr/57599.html and http://www.quia.com/rr/311827.html

Class doesn't meet on Fridays.

Our next class is Monday, 9/8.  See you then!

 

Remember to finish Exercises 18 & 20 on pages 13-14 in the textbook and Practice 12-25 on pages 5- 11 in the workbook.

 

Wed. 9/3

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Discuss pages 11-14 of Chapter 1 in the textbook.

For homework, students will:

1. In the textbook, finish Exercises 17 & 18 on pages 12-13. 

2. In the workbook, do Practice 13-18 on pages 6-8.  Remember to check your answers by looking in the back of the book.

3.  On the computer, try:

Choose is, is not, are, are not - http://www.quia.com/jq/152441.html

Choose the correct verb form -  http://www.eslpartyland.com/quiz%20center/bepresent.htm

In class, evening students will:

1.  Discuss pages 8-19 of Chapter 1 in the textbook.

For homework, students will:

1. In the textbook, finish Exercises 18 & 20 on pages 13-14. 

2. In the workbook, do Practice 12-25 on pages 5-11.  Remember to check your answers by looking in the back of the book.

3.  On the computer, try:

Jobs: Simple Present Be- http://www.eslpartyland.com/quiz%20center/bepresent.htm

Jobs:  Using A/An http://a4esl.org/q/h/9801/cg-a_an.html

Making Dinner: Prepositions of Location -  http://www.eslpartyland.com/quiz%20center/preploc.htm

Rags to Riches Game:  Choose A, An, or nothing - http://www.quia.com/rr/53245.html

Rags to Riches Game:  Choose am, is, or are (be careful with capital letters!) -http://www.quia.com/rr/57599.html and http://www.quia.com/rr/311827.html

 

 

Week 1

Fri. 8/29

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Do pages 4-10 of Chapter 1 in the textbook.

For homework, students will:

1. In the workbook, do Practice 8-16 on pages 4-7.  Check your answers by looking in the back of the book.

2. In the textbook, finish Exercise 15 on page 10 and Exercise 16 on page 11.  We'll check the answers in class on Wednesday, 9/3.

3.  On the computer, try:

Choose a/an - http://english-zone.com/grammar/a-an.html

Choose correct sentences -  http://www.quia.com/rr/29517.html

Type in am, is or are - http://www.english-zone.com/verbs/be-01.html

Spelling practice for words ending in y - http://www.quia.com/quiz/1465567.html

Class doesn't meet on Fridays.

Monday is Labor Day and the school is closed.  Stay home and relax!

Our next class is Wednesday, 9/3.  See you then!

 

Remember to finish Practice 1-11 on pages 1- 5 In the workbook.

 

Wed. 8/27

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Do pages 1-3 of Chapter 1 in the textbook: using the articles a or an and verbs is or are with singular & plural nouns.

2.  Discuss spelling rule for change -y to -ies

In class, evening students will:

1.  Do pages 1-7 of Chapter 1 in the textbook: using the articles a or an and verbs is or are with singular & plural nouns & pronouns.

2.  Discuss spelling rule for change -y to -ies

For homework, students will:

1. In the workbook, do Practice 1-7 on pages 1-3

For homework, students will:

1. In the workbook, do Practice 1-11 on pages 1- 5

2.  On the computer, try:

Choose a/an - http://english-zone.com/grammar/a-an.html

Choose correct sentences -  http://www.quia.com/rr/29517.html

Type in am, is or are - http://www.english-zone.com/verbs/be-01.html

Spelling practice for words ending in y - http://www.quia.com/quiz/1465567.html

Mon. 8/25

 


MWF 9:00-9:50 AM


MW 5:45-7:00 PM

In class, day students will:

1.  Discuss information on the course syllabus.

2.  Watch a short movie about how to get to Estrella Hall (where Diane's office, the Information Commons with computers for students to use, and the tutors in the Learning Enhancement and Writing Support Center are). 

3. Discuss what nouns, pronouns, and verbs are.

In class, evening students will:

1.  Discuss information on the course syllabus.

2.  Watch a short movie about how to get to Estrella Hall (where Diane's office, the Information Commons with computers for students to use, and the tutors in the Learning Enhancement and Writing Support Center are). 

3. Discuss what nouns, pronouns, and verbs are.

4.  Practice logging in to the college classroom computers.

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