MEL-2025: 2020

2020年12月23日水曜日

Writing about Referendum-Sr.2-Dec.23

What sorts of issues should or shouldn’t be asked voters in a referendum?

Write your response in four to six sentences and post it on the blog before New Year.

I think issues that relate to human and gender rights should be asked in a referendum.

First, elected representatives are expected to represent the voices of the election district or political ideology.

They are not suitable to make a good judgment on human rights or gender-sensitive issues.

They vote by their individual beliefs and thoughts on such issues and it is very personal.

Also, the proportion of elected representatives don’t always reflect the generation, races, religious beliefs, cultural values, or genders fairly.

For example, if the majority of the congress or parliament are male representatives, they don’t always make fair arguments or decisions on gender-sensitive issues without prejudice.

Human and gender rights should bring attention of all citizens and should be decided by them directly.

127 words.

Fish Farms-Sr.2-Dec.23

Types of Fish Farms

Read and see the photos of 1. Cage system 2. Irrigation ditch 4. Integrated recycling systems

1. Cage system uses cages that are placed in lakes, ponds, and oceans that contain the fish.
2. Irrigation ditch or pond systems have a ditch or a pond that holds water.
3. Composite fish culture allows both local fish species and imported fish species to coexist in the same pond.
4. Integrated recycling systems use large plastic tanks that are placed inside a greenhouse.
5. Classic fry farming raises sport fish species from eggs and put them in streams and release.

The three most popular fish used in fish farming are carp, salmon, and tilapia.
=> STT Speak about fish farming in three sentences.

Eiken-Sr.2-Dec.23

Speak in 3-Sr.2-Dec.23

Speak about your winter plan in 3 sentences

TS: This winter, I/My family … because of/to …
#2 We are -ing, I’m -ing, I’ll … before the year-end, On the NY’s Eve,
#3 On NY’s Day, During the New Year Holidays, greet/greeting, gather/gathering, winter courses at cram school

Online Lesson-Sr.2-Dec.23

Show & Tell => Q&A=> Type your comment in two or three sentences.

Speak in 3 STT Speak about your winter plan in 3 sentences
8:15 Eiken Listening 2018-1 CD-33 #29: salary and working hours, even though he did not want to
CD-18 #15 Repeat => Speak MI => Repeat => STT Repeat
8:25 Inside Reading-1 Unit 9 Reading-1 Saving the Oceans #7
Blog Types of Fish Farms Read and see the photos of;
1. Cage system 2. Irrigation ditch 4. Integrated recycling systems
1. Cage system uses cages that are placed in lakes, ponds and oceans that contain the fish.
2. Irrigation ditch or pond systems have a ditch or a pond that holds water.
3. Composite fish culture allows both local fish species and imported fish species to coexist in the same pond.
4. Integrated recycling systems use large plastic tanks that are placed inside a greenhouse.
5. Classic fry farming raises sport fish species from eggs and put them in streams and release.
Three most popular fish used in fish farming are carp, salmon, and tilapia.
=> STT Speak about fish farming in three sentences.
My Global Learning #5 Democracy and Elections Part 1 Ancient and Modern Democracy
8:45 Blog Review (#32) writing your answer in 3-4 sentences.
Well written. Check T’s comment-> Check the model. No posting: Ami, Masahiro, Shuji
9:00 Share Swiss Referendum #34=> #35 Difference between a referendum or election
=> #36 What sorts of issues should/shouldn’t be asked voters in a referendum? => Breakout
9:15 Blog HW Write your response in four to six sentences and post it on the blog before New Year.
9:20 Closing Christmas Break Next Jan. 4, Jan.16=>Jan. 15

2020年12月21日月曜日

VIU Practice-Sr.1-Dec.22 to Jan.4

VIU Practice: 12/22~1/4 (14 days)
Practice reading aloud 1 unit (2 items) each day for C28~C34
=> STT Reading => Post on the Blog
=> Keep replying to your first post so that you can keep your record of your practice.

Dec.22: C28-U1 #1 農業に関することば　　#2 人の生活や一生に関することば

Dec.23: C28-U2 #1 ... #2 ...

Dec.24: C29-U1 #1 ... #2 ...

What's on the Menu-Sr.1-Dec.21

STT Report the order of your partner including how much the total bill of the meal was.

(partner) ordered smoked salmon, minestrone soup, ... and iced tea for his/her dinner.

The total bill was 3,830 yen.

Eiken-Sr.1-Dec.21

Speak in 3-Sr.1-Dec.21

Speak about your winter plan in 3 sentences
TS: This winter, I/My family and I are … because of/to …

#2 We are -ing, I’m -ing, I’ll … before the year-end, On the NY’s Eve,
#3 On NY’s Day, During the New Year Holidays,

greet/greeting, gather/gathering, winter courses at cram school

Online Lesson-Sr.1-Dec.21

7:30 Show & Tell Presentation=> Q&A=> Type your comment in two or three sentences

.Speak in 3 Blog STT Speak about your winter plan in 3 sentences

7:45 Eiken 2018-2 CD-28 #23

7:55 Bridge Work C34-U2 Review CD-20,21 G&C-3.1,2 -> Ex-3.1-a. Read aloud.

GIU: What’s on the menu?: Underline the adjectives -> pronunciation, expressions

Show Images of dishes -> Read aloud … is \780.

-> Practice: T as the server=> I’ll have/I’d like the ~ => Breakout => Change the role

8:10 => STT Report the order of your partner including how much the total bill of the meal was.

Show Denny’s USA Menu

8:25 Read & Write-1 Unit 5 Reading 1 Exercise for Life #4

Review Blog Choose an activity that is both sport and game/competition and write why you think so in 3 sentences. OR, choose an activity that is not a sport and write why you don’t think so in three sentences.

8:30 CD-15 Listen and Read: Kevin, Alba -> Study words

P1: bridge P2: physical health-mental health, develop a skill -> Read aloud Par.2

8:37CD-15 Listen and Read: Bob, Sam, Dana -> Study words

P4: sports is about competition P6: falconry Par.7: working out Par.8: tae kwon do

similar looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same: looks ~ to the other one, share a ~ view on sth, look ~

Read aloud Bob

8:45 Show The Art of Falconry (3:02=>2:00)=> ChatIs this a sport, game or competition?

8:50 Christmas Break=> Breakout 8:55 Closing Test Results <= Before leaving

Winter Assignment Blog VIU Practice: 12/22~1/4 (14 days) <= Reminder

Practice reading 1 unit (2 items) each day for C28~C34 => STT Reading

=> Post on the Blog=> Keep replying to your first post so that you can keep your record of your practice.

2020年12月19日土曜日

Write about Referendum-Sr.2-Dec.17

A Referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional *amendment, or a law. *amendment: change, modification

Is a referendum the ultimate expression of citizens’ views, the best means to resolve any major issues, such as a constitutional amendment, nuclear armament, or independence, the most appropriate form of democracy? => Write your answer in three to four sentences. (50 words)

I think a referendum is a good means to reflect people’s voices and improve democracy.
Unlike ordinary elections, people vote their response to important issues directly in a referendum.
They are directly involved in the political issue and become more responsible for their roles in their own society.
Also, if more people are interested in politics, the quality of the elected politicians and political system may improve.

As long as a referendum is held for constitutional matters, not just for a political dispute like Osaka referendum or Brexit, it seems like a democratic way to make a decision on a key issue.

STT Reading-Sr.2-Dec.19

Eiken-Sr.2-Dec.19

Online Lesson-Sr.2-Dec.19

Show & Tell => Q&A=> Type your comment in two or three sentences.
Speak in 3 Speak about your overcoat in 3 sentences.
Review: Check the model=> Breakout
8:15 Eiken Lis-2Q 2018-1 CD-17 #14
CD-33 #29 Repeat => Speak MI => Repeat=> STT Repeat
8:25 Inside Reading-1 Unit 9 Reading-1 Saving the Oceans #6
- Review: Read the text aloud -> Vocabulary Activity A.
-> Vocabulary Activity F. => STT
8:45 My Global Learning #1-Rev. Democracy and Elections Part 1 Ancient and Modern Democracy
Review Share Scotland’s Referendum for Independence #24, 28, 29 <= Show image and movie trailer
Review Share Brexit #30-31 Do you think there was a distinct margin between Leave and Remain?
Review [STT Speaking-Brexit-Sr.2-Dec.16] Check T’s comments <= Apology for Confusion; Scotland or Brexit
#32 A Referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional *amendment, or a law.         *amendment: change, modification
Is a referendum the ultimate expression of citizens’ views, the best means to resolve any major issues, such as a constitutional amendment, nuclear armament, or independence, the most appropriate form of democracy? Present the difference from ordinary elections.=> Breakout
9:10 => Blog Write your answer in four to six sentences. (50-70 words)
Closing Test Results   Jan.16=>Jan. 15

2020年12月17日木曜日

Writing-Sr.1-Dec.17

What about these physical activities?

diving, synchronized swimming, ballet, skiing, skating, figure skating,

car racing, motorcycle racing, horseback riding,

*curling, bowling, jump rope, jogging, walking,

**darts, tug of war, golfing, hunting, fishing, e-sports

*Curling: players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles.
**Darts: two or more players throw small missiles (darts), at a circular target, known as a "dartboard".

Sort the above activities into Sport and Game, Sport and Competition, and Sport and Art.

Sport and game:

Sport and competition:
Sport and art:

Choose an activity that is both sport and game/competition and write why you think so in 3 sentences.

OR, choose an activity that is not a sport and write why you don’t think so in three sentences.

Check the word count to learn how many words you wrote per sentence. Punctuation: Also, while …,
#1 I think golf is a sport and game.
#2 It requires physical training to hit good shots.
#3 Also, players need to be mentally strong to overcome the pressure to win the game.

Vocabulary in Use-Sr.1-Dec.17

Eiken-Sr.1-Dec.17

Online Lesson-Sr.1-Dec.17

7:30 Show & Tell Presentation=> Q&A => Type your comment in two or three sentences.
Speak in 3 Speak about your overcoat in 3 sentences. Check model. => Breakout
7:45 Eiken 2018-2 CD-17 #13
7:55 Bridge Work C34-U2 Review CD-18, 19 G&C-2 　

[Ex-2.1-Sr.1-Dec.14] Read aloud to learn phr. verbs
-> Ex-2.2
CD-20,21 G&C-3.1-a. Underline the time words-> Complete the sentences-> Read aloud

8:15 Vocabulary in Use CD-11 C34-U2 #2 Listen & Repeat-> Read & Lookup the sentences

=> Blog Type
8:25 Read & Write-1 Unit 5 Reading 2 Games or Sports #1
Review Blog [Write yr response-Sr.1-Dec.14] Write your response in 3-4 sen.
-> C. Extend/p.104: List the activities for each category: Add [Sports & Competition]
What about diving, synchronized swimming, ballet, skiing, skating, figure skating, car racing, motorcycle racing, horseback riding, *curling, bowling, jump rope, jogging, walking, **darts, tug of war, golfing, hunting, fishing, e-sports?
*Curling: players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles.
**Darts: two or more players throw small missiles (darts), at a circular target, known as a "dartboard".
Sort the above activities into Sport and Game, Sport and Competition, and Sport and Art.
Sport and game: Sport and competition: Sport and art: => Breakout
=> Choose an activity that is both sport and game/competition and write why you think so in 3 sentences.
OR, choose an activity that is not a sport and write why you don’t think so in three sentences.
9:00 Closing Lesson Review Test Results

Christmas present=> Eat at Lesson 12/21

Winter Assignment VIU Practice: 12/22~1/4 (14 days) => Create daily Blog!
Practice reading 1 unit (2 items) from Unit C28~C34 each day=> STT Reading=> Post on the Blog

2020年12月16日水曜日

STT Speaking-Brexit-Sr.2-Dec.16

Do you think there was a distinct margin between Leave and Remain?
Speak your response in three sentences.

STT Reading-Sr.2-Dec.16

Eiken-Sr.2-Dec.16

Speak in 3-Sr.2-Dec.16

Speak about your overcoat in 3 sentences.
TS: I have a adj, adj, adj overcoat that …/My overcoat is adj, adj, and adj.

#2 It is/I got/My parent … when I …/… years ago.

#3 I usually/always wear it when … It is/isn’t warm enough to … It is hardly/very much ….
Adj. Order: beautiful, new/worn-out, thick/thin, heavy/light, blue/gray, cashmere/wool/cotton/polyester, duffel/school overcoat

I have a new thick brown duffel overcoat that my …

It’s a little heavy but it keeps me warm even on a cold day.

It is a little too large for me now, but I’m hoping it’ll fit me perfectly by the end of the winter.

My friends told me it looks good on me especially with my red muffler.

Online Lesson-SR.2-Dec.16

Show & Tell => Q&A=> Type your comment in two or three sentences.
Speak in 3 STT Speak about your overcoat in 3 sentences.

8:15 Eiken Listening 2018-1 CD-32 #28:

8:25 Inside Reading-1 Unit 9 Reading-1 Saving the Oceans #5

- Read aloud by Section to learn words/expressions #2

8:35-> Read aloud Par.6 temporary-temporarily <= pronun=> STT

My Global Learning #1 Democracy and Elections Part 1 Ancient and Modern Democracy

8:40 Share - Review Scale: #11, Eligibility #12-15

Review Blog [MGL-Eligibility-Sr.2-Dec.12] Is voting a right or duty? Write your answer in 3-5 sen.

8:50 Share 3 pillars of direct democracy #16-20, Referendum #21-23

9:00 Share Scotland’s Independence #24-28

=> #28 Do you think there was a distinct margin between independence and status-quo? => Chat

9:10 Share Brexit #30-31 Do you think there was a distinct margin between Leave and Remain?

=> Breakout => STT Speak your response in three sentences.

School Textbook Review: Study school textbook => STT Speak/Read & Look => Type to Correct

Closing Lesson Review: Test Results