Category: Writing

Class 6 – 12/11

Aim: To prepare your documents – See class 4 TEACHER EXAMPLES link

  1. Word document: make your word document. Copy your Title; Name and Student Number; Task 1 – Task 6 (Headings and short paragraphs.
  2. PowePoint: Prepare your;
  • Slide 1: Title; Name; Student Number
  • Slide 2: Task 4
  • Slide 3: Task 5
  • Slide 4: Task 6

Class 2: 1/10; 2258

Task 1: Please introduce yourself; name, hometown, age, course name (English)

-Hello Simon. My name is… (20-30 words)

Task 2: Please tell me your interests (things you like to do: sports, weekends, holidays…)

Task 3: Do you have a part-time job now/ or did you have a part-time job before? OR If you want a part-time job – what job and why? (15-20 words)

– My interests include… (20-30 words)

Task 4: What is one of your biggest challenges now? (~words)

Task 5: What is one of Japans problems now? Please explain. Please give your opinion. (~words)

Test Format

Writing method: write your response on the worksheet.

Report: Select a topic from the list and write a report.

*For example:

A. Is it important for a university student to do a club activity or circle at university?

  1. Task 1: Write your title
  2. Task 2: Why did you select this topic? (20 words)
  3. Task 3: My first main point is … [complete this short paragraph] (35-45 words)
  4. Task 4: My second main point is … [complete this short paragraph] (35-45 words)
  5. Task 5: In my opinion … [complete this short paragraph] (35-45 words)
  6. Task 6: Write your keywords in your report (5 to 10 key words)

Step 2 – Word Document (CEFR)

Part A

Aim: To submit your worksheet; copy your worksheet answers into a word document and show the teacher!

Steps:

  1. Finish your Worksheet and the teacher will check it – and the teacher will sign it
  2. Type your worksheet responses into a word document. Follow the format below
  3. Log in to CEFR “Cathoven” and Copy&Past your text.
  4. Take a screen shot of your CEFR result
  5. Upload your screenshot; in the ‘text-box’ write [ Worksheet Dec 9 – first-time ]; and write the CEFR level and your details; and then improve your worksheet and do CEFR at the end of class and submit [ Worksheet Dec 9 – second-time ]

Remember: Show me and do CEFR (first-time); then do a second time and write (second-time)

Dec 5: Self Study Unit & Speech Practice

Objective: Today is a Self-Study lesson to complete your writing activity. While you are working on your worksheet, we will do practice speeches with the teacher.

Save you speech on a USB

Upload your Speech CEFR: take a screenshot. When you finish show the teacher. You can finish today’s class.

1. TextBox: Final presentation Dec 5th [please type]

2. Upload screenshot

3. Write the details; CEFR Level; name; student number; email address; submit

Unit 9 Step 1 – Task Worksheet

Aim: To learn about what it is going to be like living in the future, and to express your opinions about the future

Method: Follow these steps. The teacher will give you a worksheet in class.

Submission: There are two documents to submit next week; (A) your task worksheet, (B) Poster

Step 1: Task 1: What is the definition of living in the future? Use the video to help you. Write your own words (20-25 words). Also write 15-20 key words (in English).

Step 2: Task 2: Listen to the video to learn about the topic. Think about the main points, how many main points are there? Write them.

Video

Step 3: Task 3: What is Hybrid Learning? Write your own explanation (20-25 words)

Step 4: Task 4: The main point “Redesigning work spaces” is a new concept for work. Explain this idea: (50words)

Step 5: Task 5: At 1:30 – “Office Study” is talked about. Explain what this study was about. (35words).

Step 6: Task 6: What are the challenges for the future? Explain them. Can you think of one challenge yourself?

Due: Nov 5 (5/11) – Worksheet Activity

Aim: To record a summary of the video in the following stages;

Task 1: write Physical key words / phrases / sentences

Task 2: write Mental key words / phrases / sentences

Task 3: write Social key words / phrases / sentences

Task 4: Why is physical well being important? Explain and write your opinion (30-40 words)

Task 5: Why is mental well being important? Explain and write your opinion (30-40 words)

Task 6: Why is social well being important? Explain and write your opinion (30-40 words)

Writing: Living a Balanced Life

Time: 10:30 to 11:30 (1 hour)

Aim: To answer questions and write your responses

Method: To complete the worksheet, and submit when you finish (you can leave the classroom). There is no homework!

Task 1: Video

  • Watch the video 1 more time, and then
  • Video 1 or Video 2: Write your impression “your opinion” about this video (20words)

Task 2: Meaning

  • Video 1: Write your own definition of the title “Learning to Live a Balanced Life” (10-20words)
  • Video 2: Write your own definition of the title “Social Dimension” (10-20words)

Task 3: Explain

  • Video 1: How important do you think it is to have a balanced life? Explain your answer. (30words)
  • Video 2: How important do you think it is to have a good relationship with people? Explain your answer. (30words)

Task 4: Japanese Student Lifestyle

On a scale of 1 to 5 ( 1 is the least and 5 is the highest) how balanced is your lifestyle / are your friendships? Complete the sentence below. Explain your answer (30words)

  • Video 1: I rate my lifestyle for living a balanced life as _________________ (1 to 5) because ____________ .
  • Video 2: I rate my friendships at university as _________________ (1 to 5) because ____________ .

Task 5: Compare

  • Video 1: What are both good points and bad points about your lifestyle (how you live your life)? Explain your answer. (30words)
  • Video 2: What are both good points and bad points about your relationships with family and friends? Explain your answer. (30words)

Task 6: Evaluation

  • Video 1: What do you want to change about your lifestyle? Explain your answer. (30words)
  • Video 2: What do you want to change about your relationships? Explain your answer. (30words)

Aim: There are three aims to your homework; follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Complete the worksheet : video 2 tasks 1-6
  • Step 2: Type your HW 3/10 in a word document
  • Step 3: Log into the APP Discourse / create a free account using Gmail (you need a Gmail account): Select (1) University/College and select (2) Student; copy and paste your HW and check your CEFR level (color code – vocabulary)

Link for the Discourse Text APP click

December 8th – Online make up class

Procedure: Available 5:50pm – Due 9pm: submit via LINE group

*Hint: you need your Unit 5 speech card

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Read your speech (Unit 5: Speaking Assignment 1) and Audio Record your speech in LINE (LINE Groups)
  2. Step 2: Copy and Paste your speech into the Discourse APP link – send screenshot-photo in LINE
  3. Step 3: Write your Name (English) and student number

If you have any questions contact me, thank you!