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Oral English 2: Lesson 13

12/10/2015

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Hi everyone, 

In today's lesson, we had a special Christmas lesson. We got to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas and we learned about Christmas traditions in the U.S./Canada. There was also some new Christmas vocabulary.

Christmas Vocabulary:
string up lights (v)
trim the tree (v)
hang up decorations (v)
You're a grinch. (idiom)
go carolling (v)
chimney (n)
wreath (n)
sleigh (n)

Homework:
  1. Blog Comment #11

Blog Question #11:

What are your plans for the Christmas and New Year's holidays?

* Write 12-15 sentences.
* Use capital letters, punctuation and spelling correctly.
* 
Submit by Wednesday, December 16 by 6:00pm.
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Oral English 2: Lesson 12

12/6/2015

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Hi everyone, 
​
We have finished our last group of debates, and all the requirements for our course. The last thing you have to do is hand in your vocabulary books next week. 

Debate Feedback:
Most of you did a great job with your debates. You've used a lot of the discussion and conversation skills we've learned during the entire course in your debates. 

The most important thing to remember when you communicate in English is to have confidence in your opinion. You don't need to use perfect grammar. How you communicate your message is more important (e.g. speaking clearly and loudly, making eye contact, using gestures, etc.). When you do this, others will pay attention to what you are saying and will want to communicate with you.

Homework:
  1. Presentation Vocabulary: write down example sentences from today's debates.
  2. My Vocabulary: write down 5 new words that you learn this week (e.g. in other classes, from watching TV/movies, etc.)
  3. Opinion: In the homework section of your notebook, write your opinion on one of the topics from today's debates. You have to agree or disagree. These were the topics: (1) GM foods; (2) internet regulation; (3) death penalty; (4) same-sex marriage; and (5) grade skipping

I will collected your vocabulary books in next week's class for the last checking. Please remember to bring them. 


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Oral English 2: Lesson 11

12/3/2015

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Hi everyone, 
​
Once again, we had debates in today's lesson. We have just one more week of debates. 

Debate Feedback:
This week, there was an improvement in debate skills, especially with the use of voice intonation. You spoke more loudly and used more word/sentence stress. For next week's debates, remember these points: 
  1. When others speak, make sure to show interest (e.g. make eye contact, nod your head, use expressions like Uh-huh, I see, etc.)
  2. Use transitions to connect the different sections of your debate (e.g. Let's move on to our vocabulary. Let's move on to our debate.)
  3. You don't need to use transitions to introduce your opinion or attacks. You use opinion and refuting expressions to connect these two parts.  

Homework:
  1. Complete debate #2 worksheet (group 2)
  2. Blog Post #10
  3. Presentation Vocabulary: write down example sentences from today's debates.
  4. My Vocabulary: write down 5 new words that you learn this week (e.g. in other classes, from watching TV/movies, etc.)
  5. Opinion: In the homework section of your notebook, write your opinion on one of the topics from today's debates. You have to agree or disagree. These were the topics: (1) nuclear energy; (2) euthanasia; (3) Tokyo 2020 Olympics; (4) smoking bans; and (5) performance-based pay. 

Blog Question #10:

Do you think your English skills have improved this semester? Why or why not? Give examples. 

* Write 12-15 sentences.
* Use capital letters, punctuation and spelling correctly.
* Submit by Wednesday, December 2 by 6:00pm.
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