WEEK 8 - Finding Help in an Emergency (Chapter 7)

Please click on the link below to learn more about "Emergencies" and comment when you finish. 
Write about something you learned and what you know about emergencies.  Also, please reply to your classmates.  Thank you!!

http://www.elcivics.com/esl-emergencies.html

WEEK 7 - Past Tense Activities (Extra Practice)

As you probably know, most past tense verbs in English end with "-ed."  But many do not.  Many don't follow the rule.  They are called Irregular Verbs.  How well do you know your past tense verbs?

Examples: 
1.  Wow, you ________ (bring) me some flowers!              *Answer - brought
2.  I'm so sorry, I _________ (forget) your birthday.           *Answer - forgot

_____ Video - Irregular Past Tense(2 minutes)

http://video.about.com/esl/Past-Tense-for-Beginners.htm

_____ Activity - 10 Sentences (irregular past) (15 to 20 minutes)

Instructions:  Go to the link below and click on "Grade Me" (on the right side) when you finish to check your work. Good Luck!! :)

http://www.english-zone.com/verbs/irrpast1.html

 

_____ Quiz  - Irregular Past Tense (15 to 20 minutes)

http://esl.about.com/library/beginner/bl_bgpirreg.htm

 

_____ Game

http://www.manythings.org/wbg/verbs_past1-sw.html

WEEK 6 - Civics Questions

Here are some civics questions:

1. What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
2. How many states are there in the United States?
3. Where is the White House located?
4. Who was the first president of the United States?
5. What are the colors of the United States flag?
6. How many stars are there in the United States flag?

WEEK 6 - ACTIVITY (Question Words)

Please go to the link below to complete an activity for extra practice with Question Words.  This activity will help you form questions and understand grammar rules as we progress in class.

http://a4esl.org/q/f/z/zz87mca.htm

Please complete this activity by Wednesday, March 14th before class.  Thank You!!

WEEK 5 HOMEWORK - Present Progressive/Continuous

Hello Students!!!! :)
Please write these sentences in English using the rules you learned in class about -ing. 

Please finish by Monday, March 12th before class. You can complete this in here and/or in your notebook. 

Everyone will get a grade for doing this homework on Monday. Have a GREAT weekend!!!!

1.  Yo estoy corriendo con mi amigo(a).

2.  Ella está contando dinero.

3.  Nosotros estamos estudiando en clase.

4.  Yo estoy manejando.

5.  El está bailando conmigo.

6.  El bebe está llorando.

7.  Ellos están comiendo en casa.

8.  Está lloviendo.

WEEK 5 - Chapter 4: Using the Public Library

Questions Abou  Questions About the Library                                        
Please answer these questions no later than Monday, March 12th!!  Thank You!!

1. What can you check out from the library?

2. Do you have a library card?  If "no", why not? 

3. Do you like to read magazines?  If "yes", what is your favorite magazine? 

4. Do you think public libraries are important for people and communities?  Why or why not?   

WEEK 4 - Civics Questions

Hello Everyone,


You shared some interesting ideas and opinions during Week 3.  Great Job!!


Now, I am posting a new discussion topic for Week 4.  Please complete this no later than Monday, March 5th before you come to class. Please use the internet to help you answer these questions.
Thank you again for your cooperation!!


WEEK 4 - Questions


1.  Who is the Governor of North Carolina and what do you think about her? Do you think she is doing a good job or not? Why or why not?


2.  Do you think President Obama has done anything to help the Hispanics since he became president?  What is your opinion about the President? 


3.  What is the next holiday coming up (Hint:  It's in the month of May.)?


4.  In what month and day do we celebrate Independence Day?