Academic English 2: Class 17

!
Fall 2015
with
Mrs. R.

Welcome back!!
Last time
Writing point:
5-paragraph essay parts
Reminder: Topic (thesis) statement includes:
Topic & controlling idea
Feedback & reflection:
Paragraph, quiz, speech, & midterm

This class
New topic: Art!
Unit 5, Readings 1 & 2: Vocabulary
Todays focus: speaking!

Page 105 Lets discuss!

Think-pair-share! (Partner from Tuesday)

What kind of art do you like best: for

example, painting, sculpture, music? Why?
Why do people become professional artists?
What difficulties do you think artists face?

Survey: page 106

With your partner

Team 1 (Reading 1):
Vocab on pages 107-108
____________________________
BOTH TEAMS:
Simple definition (2-4 words)
Choose 5 to make questions.
Ex: Who is someone you can count on?
Ex: What memory has stood out in your life?
Team 2 (Reading 2):
Vocab on pages 113-114
___________________________

With your partner:

1. Decide who will read odds (1, 3, 5) and w
ho will read evens (2, 4, 6)
2. STOP after each paragraph.
3. Take short notes (2-4 words ONLY).
4. Close your books!
5. The reader should summarize the main ideas
to the partner.
6. Repeat until you finish the reading!

With your partner: Read & speak!

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Read the paragraph.

Write short notes.
Close your books.
Explain the main ideas!
Repeat until you finish!

Now, mix with the other team!

Explain the MAIN IDEAS of your reading to the ot
her team member.
Write some similarities and differences for each.
(Minimum of 3 for each)

One thing before we go

HALLOWEEN is on Saturday!!

Quick Video Clip: Ellen

https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLLI1WzXURM

Big Bird

Wales

Whales

Andy Rooney

Moneyball

Dont forget.

Please turn in your paper before you go!

Happy Halloween!