Thursday, November 1, 2007

Updated: ESL Reading: Calendar of Assignments for Nov. 5 – Nov. 12, 2007

Monday, Nov. 5. Unit 6: “Casual dress in the workplace,” pp. 44-45. Preparation: Do Before you read and then scan the text to check your predictions. Then read the text carefully and do ex. A in complete sentences, underlining the vocabulary word in each sentence. Do also ex. B.

In class: We’ll discuss your answers and do C together.

Outside of class: Work with your partner on Lab Assignment #8: Fashion Show.

Wednesday, Nov. 7. “T-shirts out; uniforms in,” pp. 46-47. Preparation: Do Before you read. Then skim the text and check the statements the writer of the article agrees with and compare his/her opinions with yours. (See definition of skimming in the reading tip at the bottom of p. 46). Then do A, p. 47. Update: Work with your partner to plan your outfits for the Fashion Show. Use the worksheet I sent on email to write names of clothing items and adjectives for each. Bring this to class so I can help you with the description.

In class: We'll work on your descriptions for the Fashion Show for part of the class. We’ll discuss your answers to p. 47 and do B and C together if time permits.

Optional: Email me your descriptions for the Fashion Show if you have questions on how to write good sentences. I’ll return them with comments. Remember to describe the outfit logically – maybe starting with the main items, then adding accessories like hats, belts, shoes or boots, etc.

Friday, Nov. 9: Wrap-up, p. 48. Preparation: Do A and B. For B, just write the number and the answer. You don’t have to copy the question unless you want to.

In class: We’ll have the Fashion Show! Wear your outfits and bring your descriptions on cards. Be sure to practice ahead of time with your partner – both modeling and reading the descriptions.

Monday, Nov. 12. Review and quiz on Unit 6, Clothes. Bring your vocabulary notebook up to date and bring it to class.

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