Vocabulary Quiz: May 7th

Your next AWL quiz will be on the following words:

migrate
domain
initiate
scope
allocates
capable
incentive
preceding
overseas
federal

 Go online to www.englishvocabularyexercises.com and click on Weekly Study Guide to practice.

Literature Circles May 2015

Role Descriptions

1. discussion leader:

• write some questions to start the discussion
• ask some questions to keep the discussion going
• make sure each group member participates in the discussion

2. vocabulary leader:

• look carefully through the reading and find the words and phrases that you do not know
• choose 4-5 words that you think are important and necessary to understand the reading
• create a chart to share the vocabulary information

3. connector:

• help group members make connections between the reading and the world outside

4. passage finder:

• find and discuss with the group important, interesting or difficult parts of the reading
• read the passage aloud to the group or ask another student to read it.
• explain why you chose the passage.

5. summarizer:

• provide a summary of the plot.

6. character leader:

• how are main characters revealed to the reader?
• make observations about the characters
• share adjectives that describe the personality of characters

News Article

https://nowtoronto.com/news/lake-ontarios-plastic-soup/

Please use previewing skills, and then read the article and answer the questions on the handout. Remember to create a Word document, include a header, and write in complete sentences, using your own words where possible.

YOUR COLLEGE

You come to school every day. You go directly to your classroom. But how much do you really know about the college you attend?

Check for answers on the internet:
1. How many students attend?
2. How many campuses are there?
3. What are the school colours?
4. What is the school's motto and what does it mean?
5. Who is the president?
6. With which university does the college share programs?
7. When was the school established?
8. If you have general questions, where should you go?
9. Does he college have a radio station?
10. Is it possible to study to become a Tea Sommelier?

Journaling

What are the benefits of keeping a journal? Do some research, think about the topic, and come prepared to share your findings on Tuesday, April 7th.

Welcome to CLB 7/8

Please feel free to ask questions if you are unclear about any instructions. If you come late, please ask a peer for help.

Using a Word document, format the header to include your name, the class and the date.

Write a paragraph with a title to describe yourself as a student. Here are some questions for you to consider:

• What are your strengths and weaknesses? 
• Are you an active learner? 
• Are you organized? 
• What learning activities do you enjoy? 
• What type of learner are you? (auditory, visual, kinetic?) 
• What kind of feedback do you find useful?
• What type of reading do you enjoy? 
• How do you practice English outside of school? 
• How much time do you spend learning English after class? 
• Do you speak English at school? 
• What are you doing to maximize your learning experience?

Please work independently. Proofread with care. Remember to DS.

Send as an attachment to my email. Use your College email address if you have one.

Here is a website where you can challenge your knowledge of Canada:
http://www.apnatoronto.com/canadian-citizenship-test1/

Tuesday, March 24

Good morning. I hope you enjoyed your break, and that you practised your English skills every day.

This morning I would like you to read a newspaper article, and to write questions in response.

Before you read the article, think about boredom. Are you ever bored? Have you ever had a boring job? Is being bored good or bad? How do you respond to boredom? Do you ever daydream?

When you encounter words or expressions that are unfamiliar to you, try to figure out what the writer is saying before you use the dictionary.

Jot down vocabulary items you wish to review later.

Create a Word document and format it correctly. Then write questions in response to the article. Go beyond details, and think critically.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/03/19/the-benefits-of-boredom/

Send your document to my email by 10.00.