End of Week 9

Well dear students, we are really coming to the end of our intensive course together...it's hard to believe that it is almost over...you worked well and very hard and with the exception of early morning difficulties (arriving on time to class) in the last couple of weeks it has been a pleasure for both Adrianne and myself to teach you and see you progress so much...

The research project, both the papers and presentations were great. And a very big Thank you to Jeoung Hwan and Adriano and everybody else who filmed and helped with the "technological" aspects.

One last assignment for the blog: Guess what?

Your reaction to the blogging project.

What did you like about it? What didn't you like? What did you learn from participating in this project? Did your writing improve? Should marks be assigned to this project? Any other suggestions?

I have already posted the schedule for next week(see last week's posting). Just be sure to be present every day. If you cannot be present (immigration appointment, appointment at the university etc. please make sure to contact us).

Have a great weekend despite the snow storm! This will be the last winter storm(I hope!)

We are looking forward to your last blogs. Don't forget to read and react to your classmates...

Lili and Adrianne

End of Week 8

Hello everyone,

Well here we are at the end of week 8 - half of the class has completed the oral presentations which so far have been excellent.

Here is the schedule of the next two weeks:

WEEK 9:
Presentations :
Monday - 3 presentations, Tuesday 2 and Wed. 2

Other activities:
Toefl-type tasks in the morning; short units;last of the lecture
presentation; discussion of textbook section of reading.

In class evaluation of Textbook chapter: Friday

Pre Activities for Final Evaluation Week(Friday)

WEEK 10
Evaluation Week
Monday, Video,
Tues. Reading and prep for debate;
Wednesday, prep for debate and debate;
Thursday: writing argumentative essay
Friday :
marks
Graduation Ceremony: 11:00

Homework for Monday, March 12th
Read the first 11 pages of the Text Book Chapter.
Preview, Survey, Chunk for main ideas; then re-read and highlight for supporting ideas and details. Taking notes on each section is advisable.

OH YES: don't forget your blogs and responses to each other and
DON'T FORGET TO PUT FORWARD YOUR CLOCKS!

See you all Monday at 9:00 new time (8:00 old time!!!)

Lili