Final VoiceThread for Speaking Class

This week’s VoiceThread is a little different. I explain the directions in the VoiceThread. But you can also review them here:

1. Go to page 129 in our textbook. Think of activities you like to do in each category. Write one sentence for at least four categories (for a total of at least four sentences).
2. Go to metronomeonline.com, set it for about 120 bpm, and practice your sentences. And mark the stressed words on your paper.
3. Record your sentences on this week's VoiceThread. Try recording with the metronome on.*
4. Listen to the recording to hear your rhythm. 

*Note: You do NOT have to record the metronome (the beat), but if you are able to, please try it!

Listening Class Homework - Volunteer Simplicity

Name:

A. Choose a video from this list to listen and watch

Urban Homestead - Living the Real Simple Life (ABC Nightline)
http://youtu.be/W51JRTjoI1A

California DIY, shipping container tiny home and a cargo trailer
http://youtu.be/DsVxgOjNLbA

'Wild' Permaculture Forest Gardening
http://youtu.be/oG7HqKoOGhY

B. In a sentence or two answer the following questions. Use complete sentences.

1. What’s the main idea of the video?


2. What are three important supporting ideas or details of the video?

i.


ii.


iii.


3. Write an interesting quote from someone in the video.


4. What is your opinion about how these people are living? Would you consider living like this

Speaking: Quiz Sheet for Unit 4

This is for speaking class only. Please download and print this sheet to (1) help you during your small group discussion on Monday and (2) turn in to the teacher for full quiz points.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1IoFx3peHD1cFN3QjJQc0hSVEU

Journal Questions 10-12

10. Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day’s work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

11. Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

12. Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

Dialect Maps - VoiceThread Homework #3

Here is homework #3 VoiceThread #3. Our unit is about dialects, which are the different ways people speak a language. Have you ever heard the difference in sounds and words between an American and an Australian? America itself has different dialects. Ohio has at least three different dialects. Kent is in a unique place, because we can go north and hear one accent, go south and hear another, and then go west toward Pennsylvania and hear yet another one.

I have maps of American, Chinese, and Arabic dialects. Please select one or two to comment on. Which dialect is your native language? Try to circle it with VoiceThread's draw feature. What other dialects do you like or don't like? Is there one that many people prefer over another? Why? Can you tell where someone is from when he speaks?

Click here to go to VoiceThread site.

Speaking Homework - Endurance

Endurance is the ability to live with pain and suffering for a long time. People may have physical endurance and mental endurance. Endurance sports push people physically and mentally. But also in our daily lives we may have to endure hardship to reach our goals.

This is our VoiceThread homework this week. Talk about a time in which you had to endure a hardship. Click this link to go to VoiceThread: voicethread.com/share/3160000.

Writing Journal Questions 7, 8, and 9

7. Explain the homework “load” in the ESL classes.  How much time does it take you, on average, to complete your homework each day?  Which homework assignments take you the longest (for example, writing or reading)?  Why?  What are the most useful kinds of homework assignments, in your opinion?  Explain.

8. Describe one thing you can do really well.  It could be a sport, hobby, talent, or anything else.  Why do you think you do it well?

9. Write about anything that interests you.  You choose the topic!

Writing Journal Questions 4, 5, and 6

Please remember to write at least 5 sentences for each post. Make one post for each question.

4. A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country.  Where should the visitor go?  What should he do?  Explain.

5. Has technology made life easier or more complicated (confusing or difficult)?  Explain your answer.  Give examples.

6. What is the best advice your father or mother ever gave you?  Explain.

VoiceThread 2 - Identity Theft

Here is this week's speaking homework. You can view and comment from here or visit this page: https://voicethread.com/share/3118620/.

Writing Journal Questions: 1-3

Write a journal post for each question. These are due by Sunday. Number each post.

Remember to write at least five complete sentences, give details and examples.

1) What would you do if you had a million US dollars?
2) What are your plans for the summer?
3) Do you prefer traditional music or new modern music?

Advertisement Emotional Appeal: Humor

VoiceThread 1 - Advertising

Our first Speaking and Listening chapter is about advertisements. Add to this VoiceThread about your thoughts on Coca Cola's advertisements. Click here to add your comments: http://voicethread.com/share/3093074/

Welcome

Hello class! We will use this blog to find journal questions (for writing), VoiceThread links (for speaking), and other class content. Please share your thoughts here if you wish.

Thanks,
John