Thursday, March 24, 2016

3/24- Homework Assignment

EAP- Complete page 28 from Inside Writing 2 using the pictures below for class tomorrow.




Core Homework- Write Professor Sollenberger a formal email about the problem on your paper & post it on the blog. (Use the skills and vocabulary from today's class.)

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

3/23- Homework Assignments

EAP- Use the pictures of the reading below to activities A.- C. on the handout of page 19 from Inside Writing 2. Answer the questions from activity C. on the back of the paper.



Upper Core- Answer the MAIN Idea & Details questions in Q:RW$- pages 188-189. 

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

3/22- Homework Assignment

EAP- Answer the True/False questions on your handout using the pictures of the reading below. (Remember: if it's false make it true &  include the line number where you found the answer.)


Core- Write a 2-3 paragraph story about a time you were surprised or interested in something on the blog.  
Remember to tell us: 
  • Where were you?
  • Who was with you?
  • What happened in order?
  • How did you feel?
  • Why?
1 RULE: CAN’T SAY SURPRISED OR INTERESTED. 
Then you must comment on 1 other person's post. 

Friday, March 18, 2016

3/18- Weekend Homework

EAP- Prepare & deliver a 5-7 minute presentation with PowerPoint (PPT)about environmental pollution.
Choose one type of environmental pollution such as:
  1. Air- smoking smog
  2. Water- ocean acidification, lead in drinking water
  3. Land- soil erosion, toxic waste

Research to learn about this pollution. In your presentation, describe:
  • the problem
  • where it occurs
  • the impact on people, animals, plants and/or the environment
  • 2 solutions to the problem 
  • your opinion of the best solution w/ why (remember your opinion stems from Thursday)
* there should be 1 slide for each point + and introduction, summary & conclusion slide.
*** Remember to open the floor to questions & check that you understand the question before answering it!!! (it's good to have 1 question & answer ready before the presentation) 

Upper Core- Study Q:LS4 & Q:RW4 Unit 7 (Review on vocabulary & all skills).

  • Unit test will be on Monday 3/21 after lunch.  




Thursday, March 17, 2016

3/17- Homework Assignment

EAP- Answer questions 1-3 from the picture below on the blog. Use your opinion stems to answer each. Questions 1 & 2 need 2-3 sentences each, but question 3 needs a full paragraph. Please read the instructions on the photo carefully.


Skills Core- Type a final draft of your paper we edited today in class due TOMORROW! It must be properly formatted (name, date, class:core, 12 pt, Times new roman font, double spaced)

Upper core- Complete Unit Assignment activities A-C on pages 178-180 from Q:RW4 with typed summary due on the blog by TOMORROW morning.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

3/16- Homework Assignments

EAP- Use your notes from today's lecture to answer the questions below (3-4 sentences each).
  1. How is Acid Rain formed?
  2. What is one of the biggest sources of SO2? Why?
  3. What are two of the ways that SO2 affects people and two ways it affects nature?
  4. What are the benefits of trees in the urban forest? 
Core- Rough drafts of your murder mystery articles DUE TOMORROW!!! 

Upper core- Complete Unit Assignment activities A-C on pages 178-180 from Q:RW4 with typed summary due on the blog by FRIDAY morning.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

3/15- Homework Assignments

EAP- Use your notes from today's reading to answer the questions below. (Each in paragraph form 5-8 sentences) DUE TOMORROW
  1. How do you feel about smoking outdoors? Do you think it is a problem? Why or Why not? 
  2. Do you think that smoking increases the general air pollution in a city? Why of why noy? Will banning outdoor smoking help a city's environment? 

Core- Write a 250 word article about the murder from your handout. (It's a rough draft so hand written or typed are both ok). Remember to include: DUE THURSDAY
  • Interesting title
  • Introduction- tell us the topic & why it is interesting
  • Body- what happened in more detail
  • Conclusion- summarize topic & give your opinion

Thursday, March 10, 2016

3/10- Homework Assignment

Core- Finish the rough draft of your story 'Proudest Moment' on the yellow paper due on Tuesday 3/15.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

3/9- Homework Assignments

Upper Core- Answer the questions below about our listening today in paragraph form.
  1. Which model of climbing the ladder best matches your personality? Do you think this method would work well in your future career?
  2. What are some careers that would work well in each model? Which model is most common in your home country? Is that similar or different to the US? Give specific reason's for your choices. 
Upper Core 2- Complete the outline of Reading 1 on page 164.

EAP- Use the article from today's class (below) to answer activities B & C on your handout.


Tuesday, March 8, 2016

3/8- Homework Assignments

EAP- Use 6-8 of your new words from today to answer the questions below about the reading (5-8 sentences each).
  1. Now that you have read the article would you like to live in an underground house? Why or why not?
  2. Why do you think the miners prefer to live in these 'dug-out' homes?
  3. If I were traveling to Australia's outback for vacation how would you describe Coober Pedy to me?
Core- Summarize your story, tell what you learned from the story and why it is an important lesson in a 2-3 paragraph blog post. 

Friday, March 4, 2016

3/4- Weekend Homework Assignments

EAP- Using the handout I gave you in class create a 3-5 minute presentation about a popular dish from your city or region.
  • It must include:
    • All of the information from the handout
    • A power point presentation with 3-9 slides
    • A summary of the main points at the end of your presentation 
Upper Core- Finish the final draft of your cause-effect research paper due to Lauren after lunch on Monday 3/7. Study for your Q4 unit 6 test on Monday.

Lower Core- Answer the following questions in 1-2 paragraphs (5-8 sentences each) on the blog for Monday. 
  • How has science changed the food we eat?
  • Do you think it has  had a more positive or negative effect? Why?

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

3/2- Homework Assignment

EAP- Use your notes from today's lecture to answer the questions below in your notebook. (3-4 sentences each)

  1. What are the two basic purposes of food?
  2. Why don't people always take the recommendations of the USDA dietary guidelines?
  3. What did the specific example of potato chips tell you about nutritional information in general?
  4. Name at least three of the differences between the French attitude toward food and the American attitude toward of food? 

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

3/1- Homework Assignment

EAP- Write a 1 paragraph summary (no more than 5 sentences) of either the reading or the lecture we listened to today. Post it on the blog.

Core- Use 6-12 of the idioms from today's class as you can to give your opinion on the following situation: (write it in sentences in your notebook for a debate on Thursday 3/3)- speaking, homework & participation score.

  • Your friend is in her second year at college and is trying to decide what to choose as her major course of study. She wants to be a writer, and in fact has already won several awards for her poetry. Her parents would like her to become a teacher so that she at least will have a steady income after graduation. 
    • Give your opinion on the following and remember to use the idioms from the chapter:
      • your friend's position
      • her parent's position 
      • the advantages and disadvantages of writing full time
      • how her parents might feel if she signed a lucrative contract with a major publishing company
      • what, if anything, she could do to please her parents as well as herself
      • what you think she should do

Monday, February 29, 2016

2/29- Homework Assignments

Upper Core- Due tomorrow

  1. Finish the 2 activities (Ate the Hospital & At School) on your handout and then write each in paragraph form on the back of the paper. 
  2. Finish the cause/effect paper outline on page 153 of Q:RW4
  3. Write a 5-7 resource work cited page with resources for your paper. 

EAP- You are going to write a 3 paragraph blog post for a student website about your illness due Wednesday 3/2. Use your handout and the picture below.

Friday, February 26, 2016

2/26- Homework Assignments

EAP- Finish activities A-C on the printout from IW2 pg 135-136. Write activity C. in a 5-8 sentence paragraph post on the blog.

Upper Core-
  1. Finish details activity in Q:RW4 page 145.  
  2. Answer the following question on the blog. Support your opinion with examples of both good and bad effects of science on food, as well as a quote from each unit 6 reading. (2-3 paragraph blog post).
    • Should science influence what we eat?

Thursday, February 25, 2016

2/25- Homework Assignment

EAP- Use the information in the pictures from Reading 2 below as a starting point for a flow chart. In your notebooks, describe one of these things:
  • what happens following a bite by a bedbug
  • What happens following the bite of a venomous spider
To expand your your chart, do some outside research on the process you choose.

Core- Explain which case study you chose and why. Next, answer all of the questions below your case study on the blog. (I want 2 paragraphs, 5-8 sentences each)



Wednesday, February 24, 2016

2/24- Homework Assignments

EAP- Research a common illness and write a 2-3 paragraph blog post. The post must include:
  • Definition if the illness (use one of the ways we practiced today)
  • Causes- how do you get it?
  • Symptoms- how do you know you have it?
  • Ways to prevent getting it.
  • Treatments- how to get better.
Upper Core- Answer question 2 from page 138 in 1-2 paragraphs on the blog. 
  • 2) Look again at Michael Pollan's tips for eating well in paragraphs 5-7 of Reading 1. Then describe the last three meals you have eaten and explain:
    • Do you think you eat well?
    • If yes, which of Pollan's tips are you following?
    • If no, what do you need to do differently?


Tuesday, February 23, 2016

2/23- Homework assignments

EAP- Finish activities A-C on the reading skills handout

Core- 1 SMART goal about how you can become a more independent learner: I want you to take the initiative!!! Answer this on the BLOG.

  • S- specific (A clear learning goal for outside the classroom)
  • M- measurable (how can you measure your success?)
  • A- attainable (How will/can you do it?)
  • R- realistic (Can it be done? Why?
  • T- timely (How long/often will you do it? Make a plan?)

Friday, February 19, 2016

2/19- Weekend homework assignments

EAP- Present the results of your survey to the class in a 5-7 minute presentation with PowerPoint. Your presentation must include:
  • Your survey topic and what you wanted to learn.
  • The questions you asked
  • The results of each question 
  • The results of the survey & what you learned from the results.
  • Presentation skills: Catch the audiences' attention at the beginning & develop a rapport with the audience.
Upper core- Review Q:RW4 & Q:LS4 unit 5 (vocabulary, skills & grammar) for the unit test on Monday 2/22. Also review the Q:LS Unit assignment for the art gallery role-play (see below for re-cap).

This is from last Friday:

Use your classmates' notes from activity B.1. on page 105 to write 5 questions for each of them (Review speaking skill- asking open-ended questions on pages 80-81 to help with forming the questions)
    • You will then do a role play: a group of people discussing the painting and questions from page 104 as well as each of the questions you have created for each other.
      • Remember: Cliff is the artist so you want to practice politely avoiding answering questions. 
    • will count as your speaking score for the week and for the unit test.
CORE- Do grammar activities 19-21 on the handout today. 

Thursday, February 18, 2016

2/18- Homework Assignment

All Level Core- Finish filling out fact and opinion form (both sides- 1 side for Nicole & 1 for David) then summarize the facts and write your opinion in 5-8 sentences at the bottom of both. Due in class tomorrow for warmer discussion.
  • This will count as both a homework and participation grade.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

2/17- Homework Assignments

EAP- Use your notes from the lecture today to answer the questions below on the blog (Answer in 5-8 sentence paragraphs)

  1. What are 2 reactions that people have to the increased feeling of busyness? Which reaction do you usually have? Give and example.
  2. What is one example of how people multitask during leisure time? Do you usually multitask in your leisure time? Why or why not? Give and example.
  3. What is one example of a no-brainer leisure activity? Do you prefer to multitask or do no-brainer activities in your leisure time? Why? Give an example.
  4. Why do some people become couch potatoes? Do you? Why or Why not? Give and example. 
Core- Write a final draft of your personal statement due to Lauren at 10:30 am tomorrow. (Must be typed and properly formatted) 

Friday, February 12, 2016

2/12- Weekend Homework Assignments

EAP- Finish all activities on the printout of 125, then write a rough draft of your personal statement for applying to your major at SUNY Oswego.

  • Use the REVISE & EDIT activities on page 126 of the print out to help you. 
  • The rough draft is due on Wednesday 2/17 and we will edit id in class.

Core- Use your notes about 'Is it possible to be too clean?' and summarize the facts & give your opinion, with reasons why. (Do all this ob your handout) DUE ON 2/17.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

2/11- Class changes!

EAP- this class will stay the same with the same homework from 2/9 due tomorrow.

Core- tomorrow we will all have class together so no test for upper core.

☆Upper Core Unit 5 assessment test, paper & questions for art role play all moved to Tuesday 2/16!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

2/10- Homework Assignments

EAP- Using the materials from the email I sent you (IW2 p114-117):
  • Complete activity C. on page 117 on your notebooks 
  • Re-write the concluding paragraph on page 115 by including the sentences you chose from activity A on page 117. (Also in your notebooks)

Upper Core-
  1. Write a rough draft of your compare/contrast art paper in your notebook to show Lauren tomorrow. 
  2. Use your classmates' notes from activity B.1. on page 105 to write 5 questions for each of them (Review speaking skill- asking open-ended questions on pages 80-81 to help with forming the questions)
    • This will be due on Friday
    • You will then do a role play: a group of people discussing the painting and questions from page 104 as well as each of the questions you have created for each other.
      • Remember: Cliff is the artist so you want to practice politely avoiding answering questions. 
    • will count as your speaking score for the week and for the unit test.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

2/9 Homework Assignments

EAP- Finish the vocabulary exercises IR2 pages- 134-135 (lower) & 134-136 (Upper)

Upper Core- Write a 1 paragraph summary of your paper  (not typed).

Monday, February 8, 2016

2/8 Homework Assignments

EAP- None

Upper Core- Q:RW4 unit 5 writing assignment due Friday 2/12 after lunch.

  • Assignment- Write a 2-3 page research paper to compare & contrast 2 artists, performers or works of art.
    1. You paper must be typed and properly formatted (times new roman, 12pt, double spaced, page numbers, heading, ect.).
    2. You need to have a work cited page in MLA format with 5-7 resources.
    3. You will need at least 2 references to your resources in your paper. 
    4. Use the outline on page 127, the handout from class & the writing skill on pages 121-123 of Q:RW4 to help structure your paper.
    5. Use the self-assessment checklist on page 128 to make sure you completely fulfill the assignment and to help edit for your final draft.  
Due tomorrow 2/9- Work cited page and  #4 from the list above. 

Friday, February 5, 2016

2/5- Weekend homework assignments

EAP- Create a 5 min presentation with PPT about the work/life balance in the country you researched for Monday 2/8:
  • PPT should Include:
    • introduction to the country 
    • information about major industries (include bar or pie chart)
    • average work schedule
    • % of men and women working at home vs. in the workplace (include pie charts w/ explanation)
    • If you think these people are satisfied with work in their country (work/life balance)
      • explain why
Upper Core- 
  1. Finish main ideas section on pg 117 of Q:RW4 (Highlight answers in the book)
  2. Brainstorm and create a T-chart, like the one below, about two different artist's styles in the same genre. (ex: Beethoven & Michael Jackson)
      1. Bring in examples of their work on Monday

1st artist
2nd artist
Describe their styles


Compare them
3-4
3-4
Contrast them
3-4
3-4
Explain why you like them/think they are good artists




Thursday, February 4, 2016

2/4- Homework assignments

EAP- Research and write down facts & ideas in your notebook about:
  • Choose a country (not your country or USA), and do research to find out about the work habits of the people in the country.
  • Include:
    • information about major industries 
    • average work schedule
    • % of people working at home vs. in the workplace
    • Do you think these people are satisfied with work in their country (work/life balance)
      • explain why
Core- Create and draw your own bar chart or line graph about 2 aspects/parts of your daily life. Describe it in 10-15 sentences using the new vocabulary we learned in class today. Due tomorrow before 10:15 am.
  1. Do your vocabulary exercises 27.1 - 27.4 from the Chapter 27 print out
  2. Then draw your graph about 2 parts of your daily life
  3. Then write 10-15 sentences describing your graph. 

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

2/3- Homework Assignments

EAP- Use your notes from today's lecture to answer the questions under activity F. on pg 35 of your print out.

Lauren's Core- Answer the two questions below on the blog in 5-8 sentences each. (Include 3-4 new words from this unit as well.)
  1. What makes someone an artist? Do you think a 'real' artist relies more on craft or instinct? Explain why. 
  2. When you have to solve a creative problem, do you rely more on craft or inspiration? Why? (Answer with a personal anecdote)

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

2/2- Homework assignment

Core- Type a final draft of your discussion board post due 8:30 tomorrow morning. Use your editing checklist and the sentence type/structure notes from today's class to help edit.
  • Remember to look back at your EAP homework assignment for last night to make sure you have completely done the assignment. 
  • This paper will count as your weekly writing grade.  

Lauren's Upper Core- Finish your interview questions for 10:15 class tomorrow. 

Monday, February 1, 2016

2/1- Homework Assignments

EAP- Write a 3 paragraph discussion board post. Use your answers from your copy of page 111 that we worked on in class to help you organize your writing. Use the modal verbs below to give your opinions and recommendations. You should also try to use at least 3 of vocabulary words from this unit in your post.

New Vocabulary from Unit 8
Modals
Academy
Integrity
Should/shouldn’t
Cease
Policy
Ought
Estimate
Reluctance
Must/must not
Evolve
Rigid
Could
Generation
Scenario
May
Mature
Survive
Might


Core- Finish interview questions on ozone depletion for Wednesday 2/3. Use handout and Q:LS pg 80 (asking open-ended questions) to help.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

1/28- Homework Assignments

EAP- Answer the questions below in a 75-100 word paragraph on the blog.

  • What social groups are there at Chaparral High School? What determines the social groups students are in?

Upper Core- 
  1. Finish the final draft of your 2-3 page research paper with work cited page. Should be properly formatted, typed and ready to turn in to Lauren tomorrow after lunch. 
    • problem & solution research essay about an environmental issue that can harm peoples' health with work cited page
  2. Study for your Unit 4 Q:RW/Q:LS assessment test. (Review: vocabulary, grammar and skills)

Lower Core- Write step-by-step instructions on how to do the activity Lauren gave you on the blog. (Use the instruction giving language from class today.) NO VIDEOS OR PICTURES. WORDS ONLY!!!!!!

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

1/27 Homework assignments

EAP- Use your notes from today's class to answer the 3 question's below: (3-5 sentences for each response)

  1. Which student do you agree with? Why?
  2. Which anecdotes do you find most useful? Why?
  3. Do you have any anecdotes to share about the use of cell phones or other technology in class?

Lauren's Core-
  1. Hand write a rough draft of your essay double spaced for class tomorrow
    •   (a 2-3 page problem & solution research essay about an environmental issue that can harm peoples health with work cited page) 
   2.  Do B from page 96 of Q:RW4 in your notebooks. (Choose 3 pairs of synonyms from Activity A that are less familiar to you. Write sentences that illustrate their meanings in your notebook.) Due on Friday. 

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

1/26- Homework Assignments

EAP-
  1. Vocabulary activities on pages 118-119 on printout.
  2. Write a O\one paragraph summary of your class discussion in your notebook. Remember to include:
    • Main topic
    • Main points 
      • use people's responses as supporting details and identify who said what.
    • Overall what you learned from this discussion at the end.  

Monday, January 25, 2016

1/25 Core Homework Assignment due tomorrow (1/26)

Core- Unit 4 writing assignment due Core 2- 1/29 a 2-3 page problem & solution research essay about an environmental issue that can harm peoples health with work cited page.
  1. Use your outline from today's class (Tips for a Greener Planet) to answer the questions in Main Ideas & Details on pages 93-94 in your Q:RW4 book. 
  2. Complete the outline for your, in your Q:RW4 book pages 101-102. 
  3. Create a typed 5-7 source work-cited page.

Friday, January 22, 2016

1/22- Weekend Homework Assignments

EAP- Prepare a 2-3 minute presentation with PPT about a new way to advertise your favorite product to deliver to the class on Monday 1/25.
  1. Choose a product that interests you and describe a new place or new way to advertise the product.
  2. Explain why you believe this advertising campaign would be effective. 
  3. Show an example.
  4. Use the strategies, and tell the audience a story to catch their attention.
  5. Review and use vocabulary from this chapter in your presentation.
Lauren's CORE - Work together to answer the listening questions on pages 73-74. 

product
logo
brand name
perspective
promote
cost-effective
high-tech
technology

Thursday, January 21, 2016

1/21- Homework Assignment

EAP- Work with your partners to brainstorm a T-Chart for class tomorrow and create your argument on the speaking sheet for a 10 min in class discussion for a homework & participation grade tomorrow morning.
  • As a group create one complete T-chart.
  • Each person in the group must fill-out the speaking sheet handout with the group's opinion. 


Core 1- Write me a 2 paragraph description of your painting or favorite vacation and post it on the blog. For each describe the people, place, events and things. (Remember to use each category of adjectives & adverbs from today's class in your description.)
  • Painting- describe the people and things in the painting as if I had never seen it. Then describe where you think the place is and what you think is happening.
  • Vacation- describe the people who went with you and the place you went. Then describe what you did (events) and what you saw/ate/bought (things).  

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

1/20- Homework Assignment

EAP- Answer the questions below from today's advertising lecture on this blog with 2-3 sentences each.
  1. What are two kinds of ads explained in the lecture? Give one example of each new kind of ad.
  2. What are the advantages of 'hidden' ads for advertisers?
  3. What are some reasons for the increase in advertising?
  4. What is the example of how technology has contributed to the rise in advertising?
Core- Make T-charts in your notebooks brainstorming answers for the 2 questions below and then the chart with your opinion. (Due on Friday 1/22)

1.       The report presented several positive aspects of being a medical tourist. What are some possible negative aspects?
3 Positive aspects of being a medical tourist
3 Negative aspects of being a medical tourist
          
           

Your opinion
Flaws in your opinion
Conclusion

2.       Should hospitals try to attract patients from other counties?
3 reasons why 3 reason why not
           
           
            
   

Your opinion
Flaws in your opinion
Conclusion

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

1/19- Homework Assignment

EAP- Write a 2 paragraph blog entry summarizing the article (Hidden in Plain Sight: Ads in Daily Life) and giving your classmates opinions about ads.

  • Use your outline to write a 4-5 sentences summary.
  • Use your interview ?'s and classmates' answers to write the opinion paragraph. 

Core- Edit and re-write your 'diet reports', then print and turn in to Lauren in EAP.


Upper Core- Don't forget about your wonderful presentations tomorrow at 10:15!!!

Friday, January 15, 2016

CORE PRESENTATIONS 1/20

Core - Unit Presentation - Due Wednesday 1/20

  • Unit question: When does a child become an adult?
    • Research the above topic and find 3-5 resources. 
    • Create a 5-7 min presentation answering this question w/ PPT. This should be supported with your research and a personal story. 
    • It must be properly formatted w/ a work cited slide. 

1/15- Homework Assignments for long weekend

EAP- Write a report of your 3 day food diary using the print out of pages 82-83 as a guide.

  • Your report must include: Introduction with thesis, 3 categories & a conclusion.
  • It needs to be typed and emailed to me by 1/19 
  • See screen shot below to help with structure 
  • Remember to include the grammar from today's class (it is + adj + infinitive) & vocabulary from the vocabulary homework.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

1/14- Homework Assignments

EAP- Why is the food from your province or country healthier than your partners'? (put your answer on the blog & use 2-3 new words from the vocabulary homework handout)

Core- Upper Core- Complete research paper handout and finish the final draft of your research paper with work cited page for Core 2 class tomorrow.

Also study for your test of Unit 3 in Q4 tomorrow. 

Core- Lower Core- Write 5 beautiful sentences about your opinion to the following abstract question. Use the language from today's class (see below). Put your sentences on the blog & don't forget to give reasons
                                                  Question: What matters most in life?

Language
Most people think/believe/hold the view that . . . 
Generally speaking. . . 
In general . .. 
on the whole . . 
It's possible that . ..  
It seems likely/probable/possible that . .. 
We could say that . . . 
It seems reasonable/fair to say that . . . 

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

1/12- Homework Assignments

EAP- Write a 1 paragraph summary of "Food for Brain" using the main ideas & structure from the graphic organizer in your notebooks. Your summary should not be more than 80 words long and should be posted on the blog.

Core Skills- Find another article on adolescence and make a chart like the one below to practice your reading skills. (Due Thursday 1/14)
Know
Want to/think I will learn
Learned



Monday, January 11, 2016

1/11- Core 2 Homework Assignment

Core 2 - Unit Presentation - Due Wednesday 1/20

  • Unit question: When does a child become an adult?
    • Research the above topic and find 3-5 resources. 
    • Create a 5-7 min presentation answering this question w/ PPT. This should be supported with your research and a personal story. 
    • It must be properly formatted w/ a work cited slide. 

  • 1/11- complete the vocabulary skills & grammar activities from the Q:LS4 book pg 53-56 and create a presentation outline on page 61 (All due on Wednesday 1/13)

1/11- Core 1 Homework Assignment

Core 1 - Unit Writing Assignment- (persuasive narrative research paper) - Due Friday 1/15

  • Essay question: What important lessons do we learn as children?
    • Research topic- how important are childhood experiences/lessons on development or how our childhood experiences influences us as adults, ect
    • Write a 2-3 page typed narrative research paper in which you explain how what we learn and/or experience as children affect us as adults. This should be supported with research and a personal story. 
    • It must be typed, printed and properly formatted w/ a 5-7 source work cited page. 

  • 1/11- complete past perfect handout and draw grid below in your notebook and brainstorm ideas for your narrative essay (see pages 77-78 of your Q:RW4 for reference).  
Person/event
Memories
Details









Friday, January 8, 2016

1/8- Weekend homework

EAP- Use the handout from today's class to create a 3-4 min presentation w/ PPT about how to market your company or product to a new target market. (See HO below as reference)

Choose a store- ___________________________________________________________
Who do they usually sell to/typical customers? __________________________________
Who do you want them to sell to/new target market? ____________________________
New Target Market-
Gender

Age

Income

Interests

Usually buy

Qualities the attract


Survey questions about target market:
Name:
Name:
Name:
1.



2.



3.




Ideas for new store/product design:



Ideas for staff training:



Extra marketing ideas:





Assignment- Create a 3-4 min presentation with PPT about everything on this paper. Make sure to include reported speech for the survey questions & practice your eye contact.

CORE- Complete Prefix/Suffix hand out.