Please write 6 sentences. Tell me three things you do every day. Tell me three things you did over the summer. If you want to write more, go ahead!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Sept. 24-- Evening Class in Review
Opening Dialog:
A: Hey! What's up? B. Not much The weather is terrible, isn't it? A. Yes, it is. I hate the rain.
C: The weather is terrible, isn't it? D: Not for me. I love the rain!
We often use negative-sounding (isn't/aren't/don't) "tag questions" to ask for confirmation or agreement. You're in my English class, aren't you? (Yes, I am) Answer tags just like a positive question.
Are you reading the class blog? Yes, I am.
You're reading the blog, aren't you? Yes, I am.
Are you at school right now? No, I'm not.
You're at school right now, aren't you? No, I'm not.
Make tags with the contraction of the negative form. Do not separate.
don't you?do not you
aren't you?are not you
isn't he?is not he
"
Our second biggest group wants to practice reading.
Most students worked on dictations in pairs. Most of you did a tremendously good job on those.
We also asked each other questions to play BINGO.
In BINGO, when we asked about something finished in the past, we asked with "Did you...." (past tense)
When we asked about preferences and habits, we asked with "Do you... (present tense)
A: Hey! What's up? B. Not much The weather is terrible, isn't it? A. Yes, it is. I hate the rain.
C: The weather is terrible, isn't it? D: Not for me. I love the rain!
We often use negative-sounding (isn't/aren't/don't) "tag questions" to ask for confirmation or agreement. You're in my English class, aren't you? (Yes, I am) Answer tags just like a positive question.
Are you reading the class blog? Yes, I am.
You're reading the blog, aren't you? Yes, I am.
Are you at school right now? No, I'm not.
You're at school right now, aren't you? No, I'm not.
Make tags with the contraction of the negative form. Do not separate.
don't you?
aren't you?
isn't he?
Tonight we worked on goals.
Many students want to improve their speaking. We'll talk a lot in this class."
Our second biggest group wants to practice reading.
Most students worked on dictations in pairs. Most of you did a tremendously good job on those.
We also asked each other questions to play BINGO.
In BINGO, when we asked about something finished in the past, we asked with "Did you...." (past tense)
When we asked about preferences and habits, we asked with "Do you... (present tense)
If you keep practicing, you'll be speaking really well really fast. Chase those small goals!!
Monday, September 22, 2014
Good Evening Plum Students!
September 22, 2014
Nice to meet (or see) you Plum students!
Tonight we started to get to know each other. We introduced ourselves and interviewed partners.
We read an overview of the class and some class rules.
We practiced saying, "I do too" when we agree with positive things (in present tense.) We say, "I don't either" when we agree with negative things.
He lives in Springfield, and I do too.
She doesn't like to wait, and I don't either.
She likes chocolate, and I do too.
You can say, "she likes watermelon, and I like it too."
DON'T say "she likes watermelon and I
We practiced using to+base verb when talking about activities we like.
Don't use an "ing" form of a verb after "to"
I like to talk.
I like to cook.
I like to listen to music.
He likes to drink wine.
She likes to eat fish.
We like to go shopping. (
We listened to "I won't give up on you." It was fast for most of the students. We went over a little of the vocabulary.
Class Vocabulary
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Who did you meet tonight? Tell me about a classmate
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Describe your family
Tell me about your family.
(I'll tell you about my family as an example)
I have a husband and five children. I don't have any brothers or sisters. My parents are 83 years old. They work part-time because they like their jobs. They love to watch American football on TV. My dad loves the Washington Redskins. My mom loves the Dallas Cowboys. They are happily married anyway.
Sweet Child of Mine Lyric Game
My children are growing up. Two go to college. Two go to high school. My sweet baby is in seventh grade. Four of my children are taller than I am. (I tell them it's not a big accomplishment because I'm very short.) Four of them have light blonde hair. My 4th child has dark brown hair like her grandparents. Two girls have very long, blonde hair. My brown-haired child keeps it cut to medium-length. My older son has a crew cut. All five of the children have pale skin and blue eyes. My girls are short and skinny. My boys are average in height with wide shoulders. All my children work hard at school. They like to read, swim, sing, and play computer games.
Tell me about your family.
(I'll tell you about my family as an example)
I have a husband and five children. I don't have any brothers or sisters. My parents are 83 years old. They work part-time because they like their jobs. They love to watch American football on TV. My dad loves the Washington Redskins. My mom loves the Dallas Cowboys. They are happily married anyway.
Sweet Child of Mine Lyric Game
My children are growing up. Two go to college. Two go to high school. My sweet baby is in seventh grade. Four of my children are taller than I am. (I tell them it's not a big accomplishment because I'm very short.) Four of them have light blonde hair. My 4th child has dark brown hair like her grandparents. Two girls have very long, blonde hair. My brown-haired child keeps it cut to medium-length. My older son has a crew cut. All five of the children have pale skin and blue eyes. My girls are short and skinny. My boys are average in height with wide shoulders. All my children work hard at school. They like to read, swim, sing, and play computer games.
Tell me about your family.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
I love autumn weather!
(After 1:40, the video plays instruments and repeats)
Autumn is harvest time for many farmers. If you miss living close to farms and eating really fresh food, don't be sad. It's a little more expensive, but it's possible to get fresh produce here.
What is your favorite season? I love autumn, but I like spring a little better. I like pretty flowers better than leaves. My husband likes autumn better because his allergies are bad in the spring.
School started for my kids, but not for us. I'm cleaning, organizing, and getting ready for classes. What are you doing?
Monday, September 1, 2014
Happy Labor Day!
Today, outdoor pools opened for the last day in 2014. People had picnics and family get togethers. Stores had sales. Banks and federal offices were closed. Many schools start tomorrow. Today is Labor Day!