TIME

We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

Nelson Mandela

There are many ways in which time is used in English. Find a quotation about time that you particularly like and bring it to class on Thursday.

Research

For Tuesday, do some online research about the Maori, and look at some images of New Zealand. Bring your knowledge to class.

















Vocabulary: for those of you who like to work ahead:

minorities

negative

outcomes

partnership

philosophy

physical

proportion

published

reaction

registered

reliance

removed

Book Review

Your book reviews are due on Friday, January 30th. If you have a rough draft, I would be happy to check it for you on Tuesday. This assignment should be no longer than one page, or about 250 words.
Remember to vary sentence structure. Refer to the handout for further clarification. If you have any questions, email me.

Come Prepared

Please review the article on emotional intelligence, as well as the graphics associated with the article. Come prepared to write about this topic. How would you rate your EQ?

Emotional Intelligence: Reading

"Why You Need Emotional Intelligence to Succeed" by Dr. Travis Bradberry

https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbradberry

Reading

Ever thought about this?

http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/07/sitting-at-your-desk-is-killing-you-so-go-on-stand-up-fidget-and-stretch-to-save-your-life/

Welcome New Students

Welcome to our class. I know you want to catch up, so here are some tasks.

• Please do the homework on the previous post so you will be prepared for class.
• Send me an email explaining how you get to school. This is to assess your email etiquette, so pay attention, and proofread. My address is on your schedule. You should be using your college email address.
• Please come prepared to class. Instructions relating to supplies are on the schedule.
• The Thursday vocabulary quiz is on the following words from the AWL:

alternative

circumstances

comments

compensation

components

consent

considerable

constant

constraints

contribution

convention

coordination

• For each word, know the spelling, syllable division and stress, definition and derivatives; be able to write a sentence using the vocabulary word.
• Do you have a print card? Find out how to get one.

Reading Homework

Please come prepared to write about or to discuss the following article:

http://canadianimmigrant.ca/work-and-education/nine-soft-skills-no-immigrant-should-be-without

FYI

Here is an interesting website you might like to refer to in connection with vocabulary study.http://www2.southampton.liu.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm

You can glean information as well as test your knowledge.

This site allows you to hear the pronunciation of words in different accents, US or UK.
Listen to "hand" or "tomato"
Check the options in the side bar if you type in "take":
click on Phrasal Verbs
or Idioms to expand your vocabulary.
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/british/

Journal Writing

Why do people write in journals? Please research this topic and come prepared to discuss.

WINTER

Read the article and write 5 questions. Please bring them to class on Thursday.
 
http://canadianimmigrant.ca/community/snow-much-fun-winter-sports-in-canada-are-for-immigrants-too

Happy New Year!

Here is some reading for you from the Globe and Mail. How many of these tips do you find useful?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health-advisor/top-15-tips-for-a-healthier-happier-2015/article22247556/