Here's what we did in class today: May 30
Also, we watched this award winning animated short film: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
DEAW is to write a short summary of the film - What's it about? What's the theme?
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Friday's PPT
Here's the PPT from Friday: May 25
Don't forget about your blog post for the week: telling about some experience you had with English outside of class. See below for more details.
Also, finish your essay outlines before our next class.
Have a great weekend!
Don't forget about your blog post for the week: telling about some experience you had with English outside of class. See below for more details.
Also, finish your essay outlines before our next class.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Happy "Coming of Age Day!"
Here are two links I read about today: Idols to celebrate "Coming of Age Day" and IU gives viewers a kiss for "Coming of Age Day"
What are you reading, listening to, or watching in English these days? This will be your next blog post assignment, so you can get started any time you like. Feel free to add a video clip, lyrics, or image to your post about any experience you have had with English outside of the classroom. If you haven't had any, you can always write about one of the books you read and if you would recommend it or not. Or, if you have visited the English Zone, you could write about that.
I had some experience with Korean this weekend because I was apartment hunting. I'll tell you more about it in class on Wednesday.
See you Wednesday!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Last Week's PPTs
I hope everyone enjoyed the festival and had a great weekend!
Here is the PPT from Wednesday's class: May 16 PPT
Here is the PPT from Friday's class: May 18 PPT
Homework Reminder: Write your cause/effect essay topic on a small piece of paper with your name and student ID number. I will collect it on Wednesday during attendance.
Here is the PPT from Wednesday's class: May 16 PPT
Here is the PPT from Friday's class: May 18 PPT
Homework Reminder: Write your cause/effect essay topic on a small piece of paper with your name and student ID number. I will collect it on Wednesday during attendance.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Reminder
The homework is for every student to post a cause and effect paragraph to her blog.
It is due Wednesday.
I'm reminding you because only 3 students have posted so far.
See you Wednesday!
Trey
Friday, May 11, 2012
Friday's Class
Hello!
Here is the PPT from Friday's class: May 11
Try to write a good title and hook sentence for your cause and effect paragraphs!
If anyone is interested in the Tell-Tale Heart, you can read it here: Tell-Tale Heart
Also, here is a version of the Tell-Tale Heart that is easier to read and has links to some of the words that are more difficult: Tell-Tale Heart
Have a great weekend!
Here is the PPT from Friday's class: May 11
Try to write a good title and hook sentence for your cause and effect paragraphs!
If anyone is interested in the Tell-Tale Heart, you can read it here: Tell-Tale Heart
Also, here is a version of the Tell-Tale Heart that is easier to read and has links to some of the words that are more difficult: Tell-Tale Heart
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
May 9th - Cause and Effect
Hello,
Some people wrote that the images and videos made them feel like they wanted to go on a diet. This was not the intention of showing them, but it does prove the point: Feeling that you should be prettier or skinnier is the effect that the media has on women. It is very difficult to escape this feeling.
The video and images from today were meant to bring awareness and to empower you, not to make you feel bad or not good enough. You can still choose to go on a diet, exercise, and shop. But it's also important to be aware of where those desires come from - to be aware of the causes of your feelings.
When we are aware of the effect that advertising and media have on us, we can make important decisions based on all the information, rather than acting based on only fabricated appearances that were designed to manipulate and control us.
Here's the PPT: Cause and Effect
And here is just the video if you'd like to share it or watch it again: Video
See you Friday!
Some people wrote that the images and videos made them feel like they wanted to go on a diet. This was not the intention of showing them, but it does prove the point: Feeling that you should be prettier or skinnier is the effect that the media has on women. It is very difficult to escape this feeling.
The video and images from today were meant to bring awareness and to empower you, not to make you feel bad or not good enough. You can still choose to go on a diet, exercise, and shop. But it's also important to be aware of where those desires come from - to be aware of the causes of your feelings.
When we are aware of the effect that advertising and media have on us, we can make important decisions based on all the information, rather than acting based on only fabricated appearances that were designed to manipulate and control us.
Here's the PPT: Cause and Effect
And here is just the video if you'd like to share it or watch it again: Video
See you Friday!
Monday, May 7, 2012
TOEIC
Hello Class,
This is a reminder of the dates you can take the TOEIC to receive extra credit to improve your grade in the class. Another benefit of taking the TOEIC is that for each student who improves her TOEIC score, I can give another A beyond the 80% limit. You still have to earn the A though.
The university encourages students to take the TOEIC.
I am encouraging you to take the TOEIC because research shows that reading a lot in English can improve your TOEIC score. I want to see if it is true for our class. I think the results could be interesting even though this is not a controlled study.
Here is the information about when you can take the TOEIC:
This is a reminder of the dates you can take the TOEIC to receive extra credit to improve your grade in the class. Another benefit of taking the TOEIC is that for each student who improves her TOEIC score, I can give another A beyond the 80% limit. You still have to earn the A though.
The university encourages students to take the TOEIC.
I am encouraging you to take the TOEIC because research shows that reading a lot in English can improve your TOEIC score. I want to see if it is true for our class. I think the results could be interesting even though this is not a controlled study.
Here is the information about when you can take the TOEIC:
YBM TOEIC TEST – Spring 2012
How: Sign
up in person or online: (http://exam.ybmsisa.com/toeic/toeic01_1.asp).
Cost: 42,000 won
Test Date: Online sign-up (regular/additional): Results available:
5.27
(Sun) 3.26-4.30 / 4.30-5.24 6.15 (Fri) 3pm
Bonus points:
+4 points for getting a better score
but less than 50 points more than the previous score
+5 points for getting more than 50
points higher than the previous score
+6 points for getting more than 100
points higher than the previous score
SUNGSHIN SIMULATED TOEIC – Spring
2012
How: Sign up in person in수315 at
the reception desk - 30 students maximum per time slot
Cost: 4,000 won
Where: 수 343
Times (Fri): 9:30-11:30 / 12:00-14:00 / 15:00-17:00 / 18:00
– 20:00
Test Dates: Sign-up
Period: Results available:
5.18 (Fri)* 5.14-5.16 5.31
6.1 (Fri)*
5.29~5.30 6.15
Bonus points:
+1 point for getting a better score
but less than 50 points more than the previous score
+2 points for getting more than 50
points higher than the previous score
+3 points for getting more than 100
points higher than the previous score
Friday, May 4, 2012
Grades - Progress Report
Hello Class,
Starting next week you can come see me to check your progress. This is especially important if you are a scholarship student and need to maintain a certain grade. As you know, it is possible for 80% of the class to receive As. That doesn't mean 80% of the class will receive As. It is only possible. Now is the time to see where you stand because the end of the semester will be too late to improve.
Even though there is a curve, you are still graded on the work you do, which is detailed on the syllabus. The requirements have been repeated in class a few times. People who do not complete the reading homework regularly can not expect to receive the same high grade as someone who has already read more than 80,000 words and who completes all assignments on time.
Another situation that is unfortunate is that only 80% of the class can receive an A if they earn an A. So, if 100% of you earned an A, only 80% could get an A.
The exams and the paragraphs you wrote will not be returned in class. You must come see me in my office to get your results and discuss your progress. Until now, you have not really been graded on your writing. Feedback has been given to help you improve. You have been graded on your effort/participation and the content of your writing (not the grammar). All the reading and writing you have done so far has been practice. It has been preparing you for the second half of the semester.
The second half of the semester will have more focus on your writing ability. When you meet with me, we will discuss ways you can improve before the final writing exam.
Have a great weekend!
Starting next week you can come see me to check your progress. This is especially important if you are a scholarship student and need to maintain a certain grade. As you know, it is possible for 80% of the class to receive As. That doesn't mean 80% of the class will receive As. It is only possible. Now is the time to see where you stand because the end of the semester will be too late to improve.
Even though there is a curve, you are still graded on the work you do, which is detailed on the syllabus. The requirements have been repeated in class a few times. People who do not complete the reading homework regularly can not expect to receive the same high grade as someone who has already read more than 80,000 words and who completes all assignments on time.
Another situation that is unfortunate is that only 80% of the class can receive an A if they earn an A. So, if 100% of you earned an A, only 80% could get an A.
The exams and the paragraphs you wrote will not be returned in class. You must come see me in my office to get your results and discuss your progress. Until now, you have not really been graded on your writing. Feedback has been given to help you improve. You have been graded on your effort/participation and the content of your writing (not the grammar). All the reading and writing you have done so far has been practice. It has been preparing you for the second half of the semester.
The second half of the semester will have more focus on your writing ability. When you meet with me, we will discuss ways you can improve before the final writing exam.
Have a great weekend!
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