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When learning a new language, our brains are constantly fighting with themselves, switching between thinking in two different ways. Sometimes, it is hungry for knowledge, tickled pink when it learns something new, and curious for more and more understanding. But often, it wants to revert back to the familiar, and will use every excuse under… Continue reading ReadTheory Review
On December 31st, we get together to celebrate the New Year. Watch this video and complete the following conversational and writing activity to learn how the New Year is celebrated in the United States. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Frjp8UECwk Based on the video answer the following questions: Are you going to turn over a new leaf for the New… Continue reading Celebrating the New Year/New Year Resolutions Activity
After reading the nonfiction book,The Road to Serfdom write what you have learned about what some thinkers believe will happen in a world of central planning. Now you will analyze the potential consequences of central planning in a fictional setting. The story of Harrison Bergeron involves a world where, in the United States everyone is equal.… Continue reading Lesson: Harrison Bergeron
Whenever you write an essay the meat of info is in the body paragraph. A trick I like to do is write the body paragraph before even writing the introduction. This is what you are going to do as you revise your essay on Why become proficient at English? (Essay #1). Below is a link… Continue reading Deep Dive: Body Paragraphs.
Here are some examples to help get started: To communicate better with others.To get paid more.To succeed at the PSAT. To get a better jobs. (actors, teachers, lawyers)To sound professional.To be taken seriously.To express yourself better.To have a better understanding.(books, movies, music) With the ideas given above write down the three that seem the most… Continue reading Why become proficient at English? (Essay #1)
In order to be successful for job interview you have to be able to successfully answer the Self Introduction question "Tell me about yourself?". The following is an activity you could use for your self introduction if you have no job experience or are only a teenager. Self Introduction Name.Grade/ Name of School.Something you like… Continue reading Self Introduction Activity
It is important to go to the doctor to keep a healthy body and treat illness. In this activity, you will practice a conversation between doctor and patient. First, learn the terms for various illnesses: Now, complete the following dialogue with a partner. In between rounds, substitute the illnesses and the amount of times. [embeddoc… Continue reading Going to the Doctor: English Conversation
The name of the book I read was “Brown Bear, Brown Bear what do you see?” It’s about the animals that children see. I learned new phrases and how to say different colors in English. I give the book an A grade.
For this year's EL Civics assessment, students will complete two tasks related to employment and job training. The main objective is: Identify and access employment and training resources needed to obtain and keep a job. Here, we will focus on the first Task. Task 1: Interpret Job Openings Given resources such as “help wanted” ads… Continue reading EL Civics 1. Want Ad Abbreviations
Homework update: Use the English in Action Audio Course to complete the workbook exercises. It is important to be able to ask questions about yourself and other people with Be. Check out this handy chart for reference, courtesy of English in Action 2. (If you do not have the textbook for English in Action 2,… Continue reading English in Action: Welcome Unit/”Be” Part 2