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Week 6 (Not Available)

Valentine’s Day is February 14th (Source:  Sara Packer).
What we will learn this week:  We will finish and review Unit 2 to prepare for our Unit 2 test in Week 7.  We will focus on 3rd person singlular verbs and the endings (-s, -es, -ies) to these verbs and their pronunciation.  You will need your bluebooks to rewrite/revise your sentences about your favorite family member.
Unit Test 2: Monday , 02/19 after CALL class;  To study — look over Unit 2 of your textbook and pp. 243 -244 
REMINDERS:  Bring bluebooks to class!!!  You will need it.
English in Action 2 Audio Files for listening  >>
  1. Listening for English in Action Textbook.  Click this
  2. Then, choose (select): Student Book
  3. Then, choose (select): whatever UNIT we are doing —  Unit 2. Family
READING: ESOL News Oregon Robot helps to make downtown Portland safer”
Textbook: p 47 “Understanding the American School System”
CONVERSATION: (In-class Activity) Talk with a partner, ask them if they have children, relatives or friends that go to a school.  What kinds of questions can you ask?  
LISTENING & READING PRACTICE:  In-class work
WRITING:  Rewrites & revisions in class (1:1 with Irene)
Watch this video:  Improve Your English (My family at home) | English Listening Skills – Speaking Skills Everyday
PRACTICE GRAMMAR REVIEW:  Present Tense Verbs
Textbook p 48 “Helping Your Child in School”
Watch this video:  Simple Present 3rd person singular 
Handout in class: Entry into English (Theme 2 pp 14 – 19)

 

Action Words Vocabulary (interactive practice)  — Practice:  Daily Routine, Daily activities, Common Verbs
Typing practice:    Typing Club

For CALL Class:  Oxford Picture Dictionary (Family)

Resources for students: