Week 1 (Sept 23 – Sept 27)
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Welcome Video
CASAS Testing on Monday, September 30th at 6 pm.? Computer Lab, Room 101
Let Irene know if:
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You need help with getting your parking permit. No Parking Permit is required for Week 1. If you need assistance, see Irene.? Parking at PCC SE Campus
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Did you pay your class fees yet?? Do you need a fee waiver?? If you need help, see Irene.?
?Starting Week 2, the CALL (computer language) lab will be on Mondays:? 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Mt. Scott Hall Room: 101;
What we will study this week:?
Introduction to ESOL 20 Level 2.? We will get to know each other’s names and some things about our culture we want to share.? We will talk about what we are going to learn this fall term and what I expect from you as students in our classroom community. We will review basic English grammar skills and get started with the Welcome Unit of our textbook.
ESOL 20 Class information (Syllabus): Fall?2024?
Our textbook:? English in Action, Book 2 (Author: Foley)
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English in Action 2 Audio Files for listening? >>
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Listening for English in Action Textbook.??Click this
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Then, choose (select):?Student Book
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Then, choose (select): whatever?UNIT we are doing
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Textbook: Welcome Unit (pp. 2 – 16)
READING:? Textbook p. 9 (section D) — talking about people in the news.
CONVERSATION PRACTICE:? Greetings, introducing yourself and asking questions
Watch this video:? ?Talk About Yourself – English speaking practice | Learn English – Mark Kulek ESL
Watch this video:? Lesson 66 ??? Basic English with Jennifer ? Everyday Greetings
WRITING: Classmate Interview Day 1 & Day 2
Directions:? First, we will get to know a classmate and they will be your conversation partner for this week.? Next, you will ask interview questions on Day 1 & Day 2.? Finally, for homework,? you will write your answer sentences down on a piece of paper.? This will be due on Monday, Sept 30th.
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Extra practice:
READING:? ESOL News Oregon:? Wildfires burn in Central and Eastern Oregon
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Listen and read the story, and do the practice exercises.