Lesson 7 – The Study of the Seasons

Quizlet
We had some time in class to use Quizlet. There is a set I have made just for this class. The vocabulary test will be from this list. I have added the vocabulary from Unit 5.


We had a vocabulary quiz from our list today using the Quizlet Test task.

Textbook U5: The Study of the Seasons
After doing the Vocabulary Preview activity, we did the reading As Spring Comes Early (pp. 34-35) in class. We also did the Reading Comprehension task (p. 36) together.


Paper Revision

Use the following PDF download to prepare your paper for review. This is a  PDF version of the pages from Becoming a Better Writer here:

References, Quotes, and Citations

Peer Feedback

Follow these steps:

• Share your Google Doc with your partner (you can let them type their email address in the share box).
• After 6/2, read your partner's paragraphs.
• Give feedback based on the PDF checklist.
• Use the comment function by highlighting the text you want to comment on.
• Click on the + button on the right of the doc.
• Write your comment and click save.

Checklist for references, quotes, and citations

• Does the writer use quotations when using the exact words from the source? (p. 17)
• Are the quotes placed within quotation marks? " " (p. 17)
• Is the quote explained? (p. 17)
• Does the writer use quotation expressions when using quotes? (p. 19)
• Does the writer paraphrase the source with the writer's own words?
• Does the writer use in-text citations correctly for all references whether quotes or paraphrases? (pp. 19-20)
• Does the writer include a reference list? (pp. 20-21)
• Do the references use the correct format? (pp. 20-21)

Leave comments about the above, but also about anything you notice.

Due 6/6 23:59

In your textbook, do the Language Focus activity, the Vocabulary Extension activity (p. 37) and Vocabulary Reinforcement activity (p. 38).

Video — The Mission / How Great Thou Art - The Piano Guys (Wonder of The World 2 of 7)

The Mission / How Great Thou Art 
(The Piano Guys Wonders of the World Series)

This is the second in the series where The Piano Guys go to one of the 7 Wonders of the World.  In this video, they go to the Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). They also visit Iguazu Falls near the border of Argentina. 

The music is a mashup (mix) of two tunes. One is called Gabriel's Oboe. It is the most famous music from the soundtrack of the movie The Mission. The setting of the movie is at Iguazu Falls. It is a wonderful movie and I strongly recommend it. It has a beautiful theme about love (not romantic). I cry every time I see it. The other music is a Christian hymn called How Great Thou Art.

Enjoy the video again.


 

You can read more about the New 7 Wonders of the World in simple English here:
New 7 Wonders of the World 

Lesson 6 – South American Empires

We began by checking our answers for Language Focus and Vocabulary Extension in Unit 3.

Textbook U4: South American Empires
After doing the Vocabulary Preview activity, we did the reading The Maid of Orléans (pp. 22-23) in class. We also did the Reading Comprehension task (p. 24) together.

Quizlet
We had some time in class to use Quizlet. There is a set I have made just for this class. The vocabulary test will be from this list. I have added the vocabulary from Unit 4.

We had a vocabulary quiz from our list today using the Quizlet Test task.

Homework
Write a 2-3 paragraphs about one of the two History topics (Unit 3 or Unit 4). Include additional information from 1-2 other resources. Be sure to keep the references. Use vocabulary from Units 1-4. (updated)

Use Google Docs. Follow these steps:

1. Create and share a new Google Doc with me.
2. Give it the title of your full name + AAV + L6 Homework (Taro Suzuki's AAV L6 Homework)
3. Write your paragraph(s)
4. Due 5/30 23:59 

In your textbook, do the Language Focus activity, the Vocabulary Extension activity (p. 31) and Vocabulary Reinforcement activity (p. 32).

Video — Kung Fu Piano: Cello Ascends (The Piano Guys – Wonders of the World Series)

Kung Fu Piano: Cello Ascends 
(The Piano Guys Wonders of the World Series)

This is the first in the series where The Piano Guys go to one of the 7 Wonders of the World.  In this video, they go to the Great Wall of China. Enjoy the video again.





You can read more about the New 7 Wonders of the World in simple English here:
New 7 Wonders of the World 

Lesson 5 – A Girl with a Vision

We began by checking our answers for Language Focus and Vocabulary Extension in Unit 2.

Textbook U3: A Girl with a Vision
After doing the Vocabulary Preview activity, we continued with the rest of the unit. Finish it for homework.

Quizlet
We had some time in class to use Quizlet. There is a set I have made just for this class. The vocabulary test will be from this list. I have added the vocabulary set for this class.

We will have a vocabulary quiz next week on the Unit 6 set.

Video — Mission Impossible (The Piano Guys featuring Lindsey Stirling)

We watched the Piano Guys play Mission Impossible, a popular TV show turned into a movie series. This time they were joined by another YouTube star, Lindsey Stirling. She is known for playing violin while dancing. Enjoy it again below:

Lesson 4 – Look Closer, Think Again

Textbook U1: What, When, and How

We checked our answers and reviewed the content from the previous lesson.


Textbook U2: Look Closer, Think Again
We did the reading Word Consciousness (pp. 16-17) in class. Next week we will check our answers for this week's lesson.

Quizlet
We had some time in class to use Quizlet. There is a set I have made just for this class. The vocabulary test will be from this list. I have added the vocabulary from Unit 2.


Homework
Write a few paragraphs giving advice to someone about learning a language. Use the ideas and vocabulary from Units 1 & 2.

Use Google Docs. Follow the steps:

1. Sign in / log in to Google Drive.
2. Click on NEW.
3. Choose GOOGLE DOCS. 
4. In the top left box, give your spreadsheet the title: 
5. your full name + AAV + L4 Homework (Taro Suzuki's AAV L4 Homework)
6. Write your paragraph(s)
7. Due 5/16 23:59