Friday, January 21, 2022

Homework for the weekend of January 21-23, 2022

 Here is the list:

  • prepare for Presentation 1
    • write notes out on the cards
    • review and practice using the expressions used in presentations
    • while practicing, time yourself 
  • start doing research for Essay 1 using the websites given to you and decide on the 3 aspects you will contrast. Should you decide on an aspect for which the given websites don't have any information, please feel free to find a website(s) that will work. Please keep in mind that you'll need to use at least 4 of the websites given. You will need to use 6 websites/references in total (one for each point in each of the 3 body paragraphs). 

Please feel free to work on any corrections from past class work/homework.


If you have any questions, please email me! Hope you have a good weekend!

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Links for Essay Writing

 Here are some links that you may want to use for writing any essays:

  • a list of transition words: https://www.eapfoundation.com/writing/cohesion/transitions/

  • APA reference generator: https://www.mybib.com/tools/apa-citation-generator

  • the main reference for APA: https://apastyle.apa.org/ 

Homework for Thursday, January 20, 2022

Catch up night!

You have no assigned work for tonight unless you are behind in your assignments or you want to work on any comments you've received from me on past assignments. If you are caught up and have nothing to do 😜 you can:

  • work on more aspect to contrast for Essay 1 to share with the class tomorrow
  • Presentation 1
Please bring a pen or pencil to class tomorrow for the quiz.

Any questions, please email me!


Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Homework for Wednesday, January 19, 2022

 Here is the list:

  • Integrated Writing Task - Nerve Cells [shared document] - please tag me and put in your Week 3 folder when complete
  • any unfinished HW or unresolved comments.
Please email me if you have any questions!

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Homework for Tuesday, January 18, 2022

 Here is the list: 

  • continue to work on your Presentation 1 outline
  • Further Practice - Body Paragraphs - Supporting Your Ideas [shared document] - please tag me when you're finished and put it in your Week 3 folder
Any questions, please email me!

Monday, January 17, 2022

Homework for Monday, January 17, 2022

 Here is the list for tonight: 

  • Presentation 1 outline (if not finished) - put in your Presentation folder
  • finish 3-2b) 2 personal examples - put in your Week 3 folder
  • finish Topic Sentences in an Essay - put in your Week 3 folder

- all documents were shared
- please tag me when you're finished

Any questions, please email me!

Friday, January 14, 2022

online spelling practice

With us moving to paper-based quizzes and exams, you may be concerned about your spelling skills. Here is a website with spelling practice for adults. Try it out if you need the practice!

https://spellquiz.com/spelling-test/adult