Winter 2013 Syllabus
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In-Class Tasks: |
Homework: |
| wk 1-Tues 1/8 |
Welcome to ESOL 150 - (Reading 5) |
Real Reading 2: p. 4-5
Vocabulary Cards - p. 2 plus: contemplate (v), define (v), illustrate (v), reluctant (adj), environment (n)
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| Thurs 1/10 |
Real Reading 2: p. 6-7 & write summary together |
Real Reading 2: p. 9-11
Vocabulary Cards - p. 8 plus: accomplish (v), aspiration (n), stereotype (n), role (n), assume (v)
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| wk2 Tues 1/15 |
Finish writing summary
Prepare for Lit. Circles
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Study for Vocabulary Quiz (ch. 1 & 2 vocab)
Read Sarah, Plain and Tall, ch. 1 & 2 (p. 1-15) due: Tues. 1/22
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| Thurs 1/17 |
Vocab. Quiz (ch. 1 & 2)
Unit 1 Practice Quiz
Extra Credit: find the difference between psychiatrist & psychologist
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Vocabulary Cards - p. 16 plus: alternative (adj/N), evident (adj), initial (adj/N), superior (adj), subsequently (adv)
Real Reading 2: p. 18-20
Read Sarah, Plain and Tall, ch. 1 & 2
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| wk 3 -Tues 1/22 |
Literature Circle #1 - Sarah, Plain and Tall (ch. 1 & 2)
Real Reading 2: ch.3
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Real Reading 2: p. 24, 25, 27
Read Sarah, Plain and Tall, ch. 3 & 4 (p. 16-27) due: Tues. 1/29
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| Thurs 1/24 |
Real Reading 2: p. 27, 28, 46-fluency
Word Forms handout
p.220 - vocab. practice
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Read Sarah, Plain and Tall, ch. 3 & 4
Real Reading 2: p. 26 & p.46 [read & write summary]
Vocabulary Cards - p. 23 plus: compensate (v), conclude (v), definitely (adv), identify (v), ultimately (adv)
Randall's ESL Blog - post a blog online!
Word Forms handout #1-5
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| wk 4 Tues. 1/29 |
Literature Circle #2 - Sarah, Plain and Tall (ch. 3 & 4)
Word Forms handout
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Word Forms handout #6-10
Study for Vocabulary Quiz (ch. 3 & 4 vocab + summary)
Read Sarah, Plain and Tall, ch. 5 & 6 (due: Tues. 2/5)
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| Th. 1/31 |
Real Reading 2: p. 31-32
Unit 2 Quiz (vocab, comprehension & summary)
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Real Reading 2: p. 32-34
Vocabulary Cards - p. 31 plus: concept (n), indicate (v), data (n), guarantee (n), magnitude (n)
Read Sarah, Plain and Tall, ch. 5 & 6, prepare for job#3
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| wk5 Tu 2/5 |
Real Reading 2: p. 35-37
Literature Circle #3
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Real Reading 2: vocabulary p. 37 plus: construct (v), equivalent (adj), hypothesis (n), methodically (adv), potential (n)
Word Suffixes handout
Literature Circle #3
Bring DICTIONARY on Thursday
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| Th 2/7 |
Review Quiz
Real Reading 2: Ch.6
Word Suffixes handout
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Real Reading 2: p.38-41B, p.41C - write a paragraph about one of the 4 choices to turn in, p. 220 & 222.
Complete Sarah, Plain and Tall, prepare for job#4
**Extra Credit: take your Quiz Summary to Tutoring Center**
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| wk6 Tu 2/12 |
Turn in your Sarah, Plain & Tall booklet
Write summary in-class
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Study vocabulary - ch. 5 & 6 plus 10 additional words
Prefixes/Suffixes handout
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| Th 2/14 |
Literature Circle #4
Tour PCC Library
Vocabulary Quiz - Ch. 5 & 6 +10 additional words
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Bring Vocabulary Cards to class on Tuesday 2/19
Real Reading 2: Ch.7 Vocab. p. 52 plus: ultimate (adj), transform (v), minimum (n/adj), modify (v), distinct (adj)
Real Reading 2: p.54-57D
Due Thurs 2/21: Write summary of Sarah, Plain & Tall.
Find a "Level 5" book to read independently - then write a book review of it.
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| wk7 Tu 2/19 |
Real Reading 2: Ch.7 |
Write summary of Sarah, Plain & Tall (due on Thurs. 2/21)
2 Presidents Questions/Answers/Vocabulary
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| Th 2/21 |
Two Presidents
Article usage
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Sarah, Plain and Tall vocabulary
The 1st 3 pages of the Article usage handouts.
optional: begin Real Reading 2: Ch.8
Read your "Level 5" book independently and write book summary and review (do more than one before our last class)
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| wk8 Tues 2/26 |
Article usage
Real Reading 2: Ch.8
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The last page of the Article usage handouts
Real Reading 2: Ch.8; vocab. p. 58, p. 60-63 + p. 67A
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| Th 2/28 |
Real Reading 2: Ch.9 |
Real Reading 2: Ch.9; vocab. p. 69, p. 70-74 + write 3 paragraph summary p. 75C
Real Reading 2: p. 67 A&B (dictionary practice)
Study for Quiz on Tuesday (Sarah, Plain & Tall and Unit 4 + Presidents Day vocab)
Read your "Level 5" book independently and write book summary and review (do more than one before our last class)
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| wk9 Tues 3/5 |
Quiz - Sarah, Plain & Tall + Unit 4 vocab
Review Parts of Speech
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p. 64 Vocab/Skill Bldg, p. 65B, p.76A/B; p.77 Ch.10 vocab
optional: re-write 3 paragraph summary p. 75C (You can go to Tutoring Center)
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| Th 3/7 |
Cause & Effect - p.78 & 81
Quick History of Oregon
CNN SF Literacy - excellent reading website
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Real Reading 2: Ch. 10, p. 79-82C
Write a 5-sentence summary of p. 79 article
Course Evaluation (find under MyCourses on MyPCC)
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| wk10 Tu 3/12 |
Cause/Effect
Fiction/Non-fiction text features
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review all old Summaries and Quizzes
Course Evaluation
Read your "Level 5" book independently and write book summary/review (if not already completed)
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| 3/14 |
Review Term
Ask Questions
Similes/Metaphors
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Study |
| wk 11 Tu 3/19 |
Final Exam |
Have a wonderful Spring Break! |
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