Week 4: (Apr 20 – Apr 23) — EARTH DAY is on Wed., 04/22nd
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What we will study this week: We will continue with Unit 3 of our textbook. We will review and increase our vocabulary with words relating to house/home and neighborhood. We will practice speaking and writing using present tense verbs to talk about things we do in the house and our neighborhood.
Celebrating EARTH DAY: Earth Day ELL (Source: Alyona’s Class Live) — in class discussion
HOMEWORK due on Mon, 04/20th.
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Textbook p. 54 (Sections A, B, and, C); review abbreviations
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Handout: Furniture vocabulary – 2 pages
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English in Action 2 Audio Files for listening
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Listening for English in Action Textbook. Click this
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Then, choose (select): Student Book
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Then, choose (select): Unit 3 (#31, #32, #33, #34 and #35)
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CONVERSATION (In class – paired activity):
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From the homework Furniture vocabulary handout, talk to your partner about the 5 things you have in your living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
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Think about a favorite part of your home, where is it? What is in it? Why is this your favorite place?
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WRITING – Bluebook notebook: After your conversation with your partner, write a paragraph (6 – 10 sentences about your favorite place in your home; Irene will show you a sample writing). Will be due on Thursday, 4/23rd.
GRAMMAR: Present tense verbs, actions we do in, and around the house.
Watch this video: CHORES – Intermediate English Vocabulary – Lessons for KIDS and ADULTS (Source: Learn English with Jennifer)
At Home | Everyday Actions | English Speaking Practice | Mark Kulek – ESL
PRACTICE: Handouts in class for more practice
More new VOCABULARY: Textbook pp. 56 – 57
Watch this video: Preposition of Location: Places + Practice | American English for Adult Beginners (Source: English Explained Vids)
PRACTICE: Handouts in class for more practice
READING:
(Source) ESOL News Oregon: Lloyd Center mall will close in August
(Source) Adele’s ESL Library: Anna’s Story
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Action Words Vocabulary (interactive practice)
Typing: Let’s use our time to learn more about typing!
1. Watch this video to learn about home row and how to put your hands on the keyboard.
2. Start your typing lesson. Choose your level in the program: https://www.typing.com/student/lessons
Extra Listening: elllo– Beginner English Podcast
Oxford Picture Dictionary (practice in CALL Class)