Academic Communication 7 ESOL 254
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Course description & textbook
Diagnostic speaking: impromptu speech Ch. 1: Cultural Anthropology, p. 4 |
Due: 9/27 – Buy supplies and Textbook, Quest 3: Listening and Speaking
My Town: Advantages/Disadvantages Quest 3: pages 5-6 (C, D, E) |
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Ch. 1: Cultural Anthropology, p. 7-11
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Quest AudioFiles
Week 1 – Pronunciation Diagnostic (Wimba) – due Sunday 9/30 Quest 3: pages 12-14 & prepare an anecdote to share on Tuesday
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Ch. 1: Cultural Anthropology, p. 14-20 and Vocabulary list |
Quest 3: READ pages 21, 22 & 25; WRITE p. 23-24
Learn 5 Vocabulary Words |
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Ch. 1: Cultural Anthropology, p. 27-29 and Vocabulary list
American Speech Sounds in Language Computer Lab, CT 235 |
Quest 3: p.19 E & p.20 F (listen to "Quest AudioFiles" above) write answers to turn in
pages 29 E – use a vocab. word in each of your 6 questions – EMAIL your 6 questions to Penny by Sunday. |
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Ch. 1: Quiz
Ch. 2: p. 40-48 |
Quest 3: p.45, 46 & 47 C (listen to "Quest AudioFiles" above). Write answers for p.47C to turn in.
Select a topic for your Informational Speech [optional homework: Quest 3: p.40-42] |
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Penny’s Informational Speech — Gluten-Free Food: Fad or Trend?
Begin preparations for 1st speech – Informational Language Computer Lab – research & "Learn to Speak English"/Pronunciation feedback |
Prepare for your Informational Speech:
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Practice your speech with a partner in class
Quest 3: Ch. 3: Developing Nations, p.67-79 Vocabulary list |
Practice your speech (many times), see above. Bring a flashdrive & 8 copies of brief outline for your speech.
Quest 3: Ch. 3, p.69-72F, Turn in p.72F, p.78-79, 81A-82B. |
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Info. Speeches: Justin, Yoshi, Rie, Bora (Oct.18)
Quest 3: Ch. 3 |
Wimba #2 – What Makes You Thin?
Quest 3: Ch. 3, p.82-85, p.87-88 [Practice your speech] |
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Info. Speeches: Yu Lim, Reina, Sophia, Angela (Oct.23)
Quest 3: Ch. 3 Word Stress list |
Quest 3: Ch. 3, p.89-91, 93B
Word Stress handout [Practice your speech] |
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Info. Speeches: Kay, Tommy, Yekta, Lahyun (Oct.25)
Quest 3: Ch. 3 – note-taking practice Word Stress, Ex. 1 handout
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Quest 3: Ch. 3, p.94F – use a vocab. word in each of your 6 questions & EMAIL your 6 questions to Penny by Sunday.
Word Stress chart – see email for resource [Practice your speech] |
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Info. Speeches: Mohammad, Takahiro, Jessica, Jung (Oct.30)
Quest 3: Ch. 3 Word Stress Progress Report-Current Grade! |
Review Quest 3: Ch. 3 & Word Stress for Midterm Exam |
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Word Stress Game
Midterm Exam – Part I |
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Midterm Exam – Part II
Quest 3: Ch.4 The Global Economy, p. 97-104 |
Quest 3: p.100-105 & p. 112-113 (+ listen to AudioFiles in Week 1) |
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Quest 3: Ch.4, p.108-115 | Quest 3: p.116-119 + AudioFiles |
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Quest 3: Ch.4, p.117-124 |
Quest 3: p.127-130
[p.128 B is optional for Extra Credit] |
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Quest 3: p.124-125
Go to Computer Lab CT235 |
Quest 3: Ch. 4: Write 4 comprehension questions about Ch. 4 – use a vocab. word in each of your 4 questions and make at least one question Multiple Choice. Then EMAIL your 4 questions to Penny by Sunday. |
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Persuasive Speech Preparation
Quiz ch. 4 Vocabulary (we’ll study in class before the quiz) |
Prepare your Persuasive Speech (4-6 minutes + 5 min. Q/A):
Extra Credit hmwk: Thanksgiving Survey |
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No Class – Thanksgiving Holiday |
Eat some traditional Thanksgiving food: turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc.
OR Spend time with friends/family. |
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Practice your persuasive speech in class
Begin Ch. 7 – Endangered Species (p. 206-212) |
Practice your speech (many times), see above. Bring a flashdrive, your long speech outline with sources, & 9 copies of brief outline for your speech.
p. 207-209 F (write 1 of the 3 choices) p. 211-212 C |
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Thurs. 11/29 – Persuasive Speeches: Tommy, Justin, Yoshi, Bora, Ayesha
Quest 3: p. 213-216 |
Wimba #3 – Phone message p. 219-221 A & B Practice your speech |
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Tues. 12/4 – Persuasive Speeches: Reina, Jessica, Jung, Sophia, Rie, Takahiro
Quest 3: chapter 7 Word Stress |
Crossword Puzzle
Study for Final Exam (including Dialog Prompts & ch. 7 vocab) Practice your speech |
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Thurs. 12/6 – Persuasive Speeches: Lahyun, Mohammad, Yekta, Angela, Ke
Final Exam – Day 1 (Listening, Note Taking, Vocab) |
Study for Final Exam |
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Tues., Dec. 11, 2012 3:30-5:50 pm Final Exam – Day 2 (Comprehension Questions, IPA, Word Stress, Speech components) |
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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