130 HOMEWORK

Follow the links and watch two videos of a very handsome man very clearly explaining how to use a comma.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Po7ZQCm9g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0opEAnwzFyU

Suffix-Common Endings document - give two examples for each of the adjective endings.

130 Suffix Exercise - Do Part ONE ONLY. Choose the appropriate word for each space and label each of the words as a noun, person noun, verb, gerund, adjective, or adverb.

PM1

Write six similes for the following topics:

1.  music

2.  a family member

3.  something dirty

4.  something sweet

5.  something aggressive

6.  something noisy

Follow the link and read the poem

http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=640

https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1pQxioovB9F1LJPwAfvjloLSDiRBdn1zyB6-S6FWzkrg/edit

Write a 150-200-word Google document, with one paragraph summarizing the main points of this article, and another paragraph responding to the article with your own thoughts (i.e. does this seem plausible to you?  how will English dialects develop in your area?  Is this change positive/negative?) 

A Good Summary

- is clear to someone who has not read the original material.

- maintains good paragraph structure, with a topic sentence identifying the title/author of the original.

- gives only the main ideas of the original.  Omit unnecessary details, dates, figures, etc. unless essential

- paraphrases, with no direct quotes from the original.

- is concise, not wordy.

- follows the same order as the original when possible.

- is objective

AM 130

DISCUSSION

1. Which language is spoken by most people as their first language or mother tongue?
2. How many languages are there in the world today?
3. Two hundred years ago was the number of languages...
   • more?
   • the same?
   • fewer?
4. The largest number of books translated from English into other languages are in the subject area of...
   • Philosophy & humanities
   • Applied science
   • Literature
5. Which author's work is most often translated into other languages?

PM1

https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1YuNB3WTeSfOGHsh1bQaSM4442anmRmI3hdZEa6X9MsI/edit

AM 130

How does technology influence language?  Many people feel that our adoption of texting, Facebook, and Twitter as popular means of communication has negative effects on language, particularly on our ability to write.  How much or little do you agree/disagree with this statement?

Watch the video and take notes.  Answer the following questions:

1.  How is speaking different from writing?  Give at least two differences.

2.  Why does McWhorter call texting “fingered speech”?

3.  How have “lol” and “slash” evolved?

4.  In the talk, he calls texting “miraculous”? What does he mean by this?  What is the point of his hypothetical situation involving people of the 70’s, 90’s, and present day?

130 AM HOMEWORK

READING 5-3 EXERCISE

MONOGLOT DOC VOCABULARY CHART

AM 130

What is the main point of this article?

Why does the author begin the article with quotation?

How are the ideas in this article similar to and/or different from the reading we did on English as a global language in Monday's class?

130 AM HOMEWORK

Reading 5-1 Hockey Sweater

Answer questions 1-8

AND
MONDAY'S HOMEWORK

AM 130

Pre-reading research and discussion:

1. When was the National Hockey League (NHL) formed?  Who were the original six teams?

2. Who were the two Canadian teams?  Why do you think they had such an intense rivalry?

3. Who was Maurice “Rocket” Richard? Why is he an important Canadian figure?

4. Quickly do some online research on a Canadian company called Eaton’s. Who started the company? What did they sell? How did they sell their products to Canadians?

130 AM HOMEWORK

Let's finish up unit 4 for homework

Use of English 4-5 and 4-7

PM WRITING

1.  She wore a blue sweater.

2.  I could tell that my father was angry.

3.  My parents gave me a new toy for my birthday.

4.  She/he was so good-looking.

LORELAI
So guess I got oldI was like trash on the sidewalkI guess I knew whyOften it's hard to just sweet talk
I was old news to you thenOld news, old news to you then
You, you were like glueHolding each of us togetherI slept through JulyWhile you made lines in the heather
I was old news to you thenOld news, old news to you thenFell for the ruse with you thenOld news, old news to you then
And I still see you when I try to sleepI see the garden, the tower, the streetCall out to nobody, call out to meChip on the shoulder, the dime in the teeth
Now I can see howWe were like dust on the windowNot much, not a lotEverything's stolen or borrowed
I was old news to you thenOld news, old news to you then

130 WEEKEND HOMEWORK WRITING ASSIGNMENT

Choose an environmental issue of particular concern to your country and write a short essay of 250 to 300 words suggestion three possible solutions to this problem.  

Avoid the easy answers.  Follow the format that we discussed in class.  Be sure that you have a clear thesis statement stating your three main points.  Vary the length and style of your sentences.  Is your writing simply functional, or is it interesting?

Read the following sentences and paraphrase them (rewrite them in your own words)

1.  The study showed that people able to successfully complete the task significantly outnumbered those who could not.

2.  Although the dangers of extreme skiing are self-evident, its popularity continues to rise.

3.  History courses are important because they teach critical thinking skills, explore life lessons, and show students about their heritage.

4. Foreign students face academic, social, and financial challenges.

GREENWASHING

1.  What is greenwashing?  Why is it called greenwashing?

2.  Give three specific examples of corporate/governmental greenwashing.

3.  Why is this a problem?

130 AM HOMEWORK

1. USE OF ENGLISH 4-3 PART 3

2. FIVE EXAMPLE SENTENCES

3. SPEAKING TEST VIDEO

130 HOMEWORK

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words describing a place which creates the impression of excitement.

I forget who I was talking to about music, but this is a song by CHVRCHES (not a spelling mistake), an electro-pop trio from Scotland.

AM 130 HOMEWORK

USE OF ENGLISH

3-2 AND 3-5

130 Unit 3

Follow the link and watch the TED talk on the design of future cities:

http://www.ted.com/talks/kent_larson_brilliant_designs_to_fit_more_people_in_every_city.html

Answer the questions:

1. According to Kent Larson, how and why has the importance of “the home” changed over history, from past up to the present?

2.  What are some benefits of urban living mentioned in the talk?

3.  His prediction for the “city of the future” is a photograph of the early 1900’s, which he describes as “a place for people”.  What do you think he means by this?

4.  What is the difference between the way cities evolved before and after the automobile?

5.  He uses Boulder, Colorado and Seoul, Korea as examples of mobility in cities.  What have these cities done?

6.  In your words, how would you sum up his thoughts on:

a) mobility

b) the home

c) work space

7.  What is your opinion of the ideas presented in the talk?

http://www.popsci.com/futurecity/plan.html

130 Presentations

The International Cultural Exhibition (I.C.E.) is a two-week festival of cultural diversity celebrating the unique food, art, and traditions from around the globe.  Each year, the I.C.E. is hosted in a different city, showcasing the local cuisine and customs.  It is a draw for tourists and industry professionals alike.  

Put together a 5-minute Google Docs presentation explaining why your city/town would be a worthy candidate to host this exhibition.  What can your city offer the I.C.E and/or how can this exhibition help your city.  

130 AM HOMEWORK

Follow the link and check out the Guardian's interactive report on the growth of the world's megacities, including images, video and articles.  Then answer the questions below IN YOUR OWN WORDS when possible.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/interactive/2012/oct/04/rise-of-megacities-interactive

1.  Why does the article refer to these as "cities on steroids"?
2.  Define a "megacity"
3.  Where will the majority of the world's megacities be in 2025?
4.  What is the difference between the prospective growth of New York versus Tokyo?
5.  How has government strategy toward favelas in Sao Paulo changed over the years?
6.  What is the issue facing the people of Makoko in Lagos?  What is the proposed solution?
7.  What percentage of Dhaka's population live in slums?
8.  What are some challenges facing the hospitals of Dhaka?
9.  What are planners intending for the Pearl River Delta in China

Discussion: Quality of Living

Apply the following criteria to rank the quality of living in your city/town.

1.  Political and social environment (political stability, crime, law enforcement)

2.  Economic environment (currency exchange regulations, banking services)

3.  Socio-cultural environment (censorship, limitations on personal freedom)

4.  Medical and health considerations (medical supplies and services, infectious diseases, sewage, waste disposal, air pollution, etc.)

5.  Schools and education (standard and availability of schools)

6.  Public services and transportation (electricity, water, public transportation, traffic congestion, etc.)

7.  Recreation (restaurants, theatres, movie theatres, sports and leisure, etc.)

8.  Consumer goods (availability of food/daily consumption items, cars, etc.)

9.  Housing (rental housing, household appliances, furniture, maintenance services)

HOMEWORK 130 AM

Finish Use of English 3-4 Exercise 2

Write a one-paragraph summary of either:

The article you read for homework last night on teaching with technology

OR

The article you read in class today on Cities of the Future

130 Tuesday morning

https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1Ib-pm5xsSWxUiEyCfby5yAAu0PpkHGBKmI7V_QlVjq8/edit

AM 130

Read the following article and find the main idea.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/tech/school-multimedia.html

AM 130 HOMEWORK

Media 2-3:  How Schools Kill Creativity

Answer the questions in the exercise after watching the TED talk video of Sir Ken Robinson



Something Extra:

Musical Education Lesson Two:  Bob Dylan




Bob Dylan - If Not for You from phat pooch productions on Vimeo.

130 Quotes for discussion:

The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.

Anyone who tries to make a distinction between education and entertainment doesn’t know the first thing about either.

There is no teaching, only learning.

PM 125 Writing and Reading

Think of a current trend or fad.  It can be a popular style of clothing, a kind of a movie, TV show, a kind of music, a sport, a pastime, an invention, or an appliance.  

Write a short essay (250-300 words) on the causes of this fad or trend.  In other words, why is this thing popular?

Questions to consider:

What changes in society have encouraged this trend?

What changes in the economy?

Does it appeal to a specific age group?  Why?

Does it meet hidden emotional needs, like gaining status, feeling safe, powerful, etc.

AM 130 HOMEWORK

Summarize the video from Media 2-1

Finish the AWL word family chart.

Use of English 2-3 Exercise 2 Part One (first 10 sentences only)

USEFUL LINK

AWL Highlighter:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/alzsh3/acvocab/awlhighlighter.htm

Quotes of the Day

Discuss the following quotes with your partner. What do they mean/how do you feel about them?

Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.

Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know.

Education is an admirable thing, but it is important to remember that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.

A Good Summary

- is clear to someone who has not read the original material.

- maintains good paragraph structure, with a topic sentence identifying the title/author of the original.

- gives only the main ideas of the original.  Omit unnecessary details, dates, figures, etc. unless essential

- paraphrases, with no direct quotes from the original.

- is concise, not wordy.

- follows the same order as the original when possible.

- is objective.