Write a Paragraph-Sep 29

Write a paragraph about one way that laughing is good for you or when you laugh a lot.

-> B. Plan/p.89: Write your ideas. Add an explanation/example.

Begin your paragraph with a topic sentence (TS) that introduces your main idea.

Write two supporting sentences (SS-1, SS-2) with a supporting detail (explanation/example) for each SS.

Add a concluding sentence (CS) at the end of the paragraph.

(TS) My sister always makes me laugh a lot. 

(SS-1) She has a wonderful ability to tell a great story about everyday things.

       => For example, when we have dinner, she tells funny stories about her day. 

(SS-2) My sister also makes me laugh when we watch TV together. 

      => She pretends that she is an actress in a show, and says what the person is thinking but not saying.

(CS) Her laughter always makes me happy.  

Write a TS-Sep 29

C. Create: Underline the words that explain TS (SS) => Write a TS for 1 and 5.

1. 

5. 

narcissus-Sep 29

narcissus       [nɑːrˈsɪs.əs] 

- narcissistic [ˌnɑːr.səˈsɪs.tɪk]  

- narcissism  [ˈnɑːr.sə.sɪ.zəm]  

- narcissist   [ˈnɑːr.sə.sɪst]

Eiken Report-Sep 29

Report the dialogue in three sentences. 

The woman says she is thinking of going to France for her summer vacation. 

The man suggests (that) she buys her plane ticket before tickets get expensive. 

He also says he always stays at home for vacation(s) because he doesn’t like the hassle (of buying tickets/preparing for a trip). 

Online Lesson-Sep 29

7:45 Show & Tell => Q&A => Appraisal 

7:52 Speak in 3 Blog Review Some people say that you can spend more money on your life by using *credit cards to buy something. What do you think about that?=> Speak

8:00 Eiken-2Q Review Blog CD-14 #11 #25 Repeat => Report

8:10 Vocabulary in Use CDB-56 C32-U1 #2/p.102=> STT Read

8:20 Inside Reading Unit 5 Reading-2  I Love Me

Before Reading-1 Dic personality trait; character, manner, feature: Patience is one of his best ~s.

Blog narcissus [nɑːrˈsɪs.əs] 

Preview: The title, Illustration, photos, captions, and subheadings=> What does the title indicate?

-> Skim: Read Intro Par. 1^st sentence of each Par, Last Par. -> Read

8:25 Reading Comprehension: Underline/Mark the keywords to look for.

8:45 Reading & Writing Unit 4 Writing

Review Writing Skill-> Blog C. Create 1: Underline the words that explain TS (SS) => Write a TS

-> Create 5: Underline the examples with “I will”. => Write a TS

9:00 Blog Write a paragraph about one way that laughing is good for you or when you laugh a lot.

9:15 Lesson Review 

Vocabulary in Use-Sep 26

Eiken Repeat-Sep 26

Speak in 3-Sep 26

Some people say that many people spend more money by using *credit cards. 

What do you think about that? 

Speak your response in 3 sen.

*A credit card is a plastic card that allows you to access a line of credit offered by the bank that issued the card. Every time you pay for something with a credit card, you’re borrowing money from the card issuer to cover the purchase. You then have to pay that money back, either in full each month or over time with high interest.

#1 I think people spend more money by using …  

#2 It is convenient and easy to buy things that aren’t necessary.

#3 Also, people buy or book things online too much by using credit cards.

Online Lesson-Sep 26

7:45 Speak in 3 Eiken 2Q-3 #3

7:55 Eiken-2Q Review Blog Neighbor-neighborhood CD-14 #11-> Chat => STT Repeat
8:05 Vocabulary in Use CDB-56 C32-U1 #2/p.102 Practice Practice=> Blog Write
8:15 Inside Reading Unit 5 Reading-1  What is success?
Review Reading #1-> Words/Expressions #2 [Economic Status, Personality, Success]
Read aloud=> Read Par. 5, 6
8:35 Reading Skill: Identifying Definitions <= Check the paragraph #
=> Blog Scan the text and underline the words and their definitions.
8:45 Reading & Writing Unit 4 Writing
Grammar/p.87: when -> A. Compose: Speak the combined sentences
=> Speak what you always/usually/often do when … . Explain it in another sentence.
Writing Skill/p.85: TS-SS-SD w/pronoun-CS -> A. Identify: underline the words that determine the TS
-> B. Writing Model: Underline the words that explain TS (SS), Mark the words that determines TS (CS)
-> Compare the last sentence (CS) with the chosen TS. Are they the same or similar?
Chat GPT
9:15 Lesson Review  Show & Tell Schedule

Show & Tell Schedule-Sep 22

9/22    Kanade

Video=> 

9/29    Hinako 

10/6    Shunsuke 

10/13  Junya  

10/27  Kanade

Vocabulary in Use-Sep 22

Read the sentences aloud.

Eiken Report-Sep 22

Miki has …

Recently, …  

She is worried …

Show & Tell-Sep 22

(1) Presentation: music/movie/game should be within 30 sec. 
  => You’ll speak longer than the content.

    - Video: 画面共有 Show a video (2 min.): Introduction, Presentation, Conclusion

    - Live: Introduction=> Show something and/or a video/photo/image in 画面共有

                 and explain it in 1-2 min.

(2) Q&A Take questions and answer

(3) Appraisal  

   - Topic: Interesting or Not so interesting    

   - Presentation: Excellent or Not Excellent

   - Suggestion: Write your suggestion for a better presentation 

                          in one sentence in English or Japanese.

Online Lesson-Sep 22

7:45 Show & Tell => Q&A => Appraisal

7:53 Speak in 3 Blog Review => Speak

8:00 Eiken-2Q Review Blog she is friends with, wealthy CD-29 #25 Repeat => Report

8:10 Vocabulary in Use CDB-55 C32-U1 #1/p.102=> STT Read

8:15 Inside Reading Unit 5 Reading-1  What is success?

Words/Expressions #1 [ Intro, Setting Goals, Persistence, Role of Parents] 

8:40 Reading & Writing Unit 4 Video  Laughter Yoga 

Review Blog Write an email to introduce Tokyo to “friends in India” in 7-8 sen (100 words). 

=> Revise=> Read

8:50 Vocabulary: session Watch -> B. Apply -> Watch to Find the (four) benefits of laughter.

=> Speak if you want to join a laughter club in three sentences.

9:00 Vocabulary Skill/p.83: Parts of Speech -> A. Apply=> B. Compose/p.84: Identify the part of speech

9:10 Try Bard by Google 

9:15 Lesson Review   Show & Tell Schedule　

Introduce Tokyo-Sep 19

You are tasked to write a brief introduction of Tokyo to high school students in India. 

So, you asked Chat GPT to introduce Tokyo to a high school student within 600 words. 

Write an email to introduce Tokyo to “friends in India” in 7-8 sentences (around 100 words). 

Try to write in your own way in a friendly fashion. 

You can use other information you have but do NOT simply copy sentences from Chat GPT.

Dear friends in India, 

Write 7-8 sentences about Tokyo.

I hope the above information helps you learn about Tokyo. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Best regards,

your name

Chat GPT Introduction of Tokyo to a high school student within 300 words.

Welcome to Tokyo, an electrifying city where tradition meets innovation! Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a mesmerizing blend of ancient culture and cutting-edge technology that will leave you in awe.

Rich History: Tokyo is a city with a deep-rooted history. You can explore ancient temples like Senso-ji and Meiji Shrine, which provide a glimpse into Japan's spiritual heritage. The Imperial Palace, nestled in the heart of Tokyo, is a symbol of the country's imperial history.

Modern Marvels: Tokyo is also a global tech and business hub. The cityscape is dominated by towering skyscrapers, including the iconic Tokyo Skytree. You'll be amazed by the futuristic technology and innovation at places like Akihabara, known as "Electric Town," where you can find the latest gadgets and gaming culture.

Culinary Delights: Get ready to tantalize your taste buds! Tokyo offers a food lover's paradise with world-famous sushi, ramen, and an array of street food. Don't miss trying takoyaki (octopus balls) and taiyaki (fish-shaped pastries) from street vendors.

Vibrant Culture: Tokyo's culture is alive with traditional festivals, sumo wrestling tournaments, and tea ceremonies. The city hosts numerous museums and art galleries, showcasing Japan's rich artistic heritage.

Efficient Transport: Tokyo's transportation system is renowned for its efficiency. Trains, subways, and buses make it easy to explore the city. Be sure to experience the famous Shibuya Crossing, a mesmerizing spectacle of pedestrian traffic.

Safety and Cleanliness: Tokyo is known for its safety and cleanliness. You can wander its streets late at night with confidence, and the city's cleanliness is exceptional.

Natural Beauty: Amidst the urban sprawl, you'll find green oases like Ueno Park and Yoyogi Park, perfect for a relaxing escape. Cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn create stunning landscapes.

In a nutshell, Tokyo is a captivating city that seamlessly blends the old and the new. It offers a unique cultural experience, mouthwatering cuisine, and a glimpse into the future of technology. Tokyo is an adventure waiting to happen, and it's sure to leave you with unforgettable memories. So, get ready to explore this incredible city!

Vocabulary in Use-Sep 19

Eiken Repeat-Sep 19

Miki 

Speak in 3-Sep 19

It is quite common for people to exchange or post messages online. 

Do you think exchanging messages online is better than speaking on the phone? 

Speak your response in 3 sentences.

#1 Yes, I think / No, I don’t think exchanging ~ is better … 

#2,3 - People can/tend to/should ...  

- interact, communicate, exchange, share, understand

- it is easier/more convenient/more interactive

- add nuance/emotion to the message

- send a message/messages, share the feeling with

Online Lesson-Sep 19

7:45 Speak in 3 Eiken 2Q-4 #2 It is quite common for people to exchange or post messages online. Do you think exchanging messages online is better than speaking on the phone? 

Speak your response in 3 sentences.

7:55 Eiken-2Q Review Blog  CD-29 #25 -> Repeat -> Chat What is Miki worried about?

=> STT Repeat

8:05 Vocabulary in Use CDB-55 C32-U1 #1/p.102 Practice Practice=> Blog Write

8:15 Inside Reading Unit 5 Psychology-psychologist-psychological  Reading-1  What is success?

Target Words: colleague [ˈkɑː.liːɡ]  

Before Reading: Dic success in -ing/sth, successful, succeed in -int/sth

Who or what kind of people do you consider successful? Why?=> Chat Write in 2 sen.

Preview: Check the title, subheadings, photos, chart/p.67

-> Skim: Read Intro Par. 1^st sentence of each Par, Last Par.

8:20 Reading Comprehension-A: Underline/Mark the keywords to look for. Refer to the subheadings.

-> Read  T/F, Mark the line #, Correct false statements.

8:45 Reading & Writing Unit 4 Reading 2  Reasons to Laugh

Review Blog Do you like laughing? Why? Write your response in 4-5 sentences. => Revise=> Read

8:52 Blog You are tasked to write a brief introduction of Tokyo to high school students in India. So, you asked Chat GPT to introduce Tokyo to a high school student within 600 words. Write an email to introduce Tokyo to “friends in India” in 7-8 sentences (around 100 words). Try to write in your own way in a friendly fashion. Of course, you can use other information you know or want to include but do NOT simply copy sentences from Chat GPT.

9:15 Lesson Review 

Writing-Sep 15

Do you like laughing? Why? 

=> Speak your response in 3 sentences.

=> Write your response in 4-5 sentences

TS: I like laughing.  

SS-1: It makes me v/adj   <= SD: For example, when I/someone …

SS-2: Also, When I laugh, I feel adj/can do/become more/like …<= SD: For example, when I/someone …

cheerful  feeling or showing pleasure: She's always very cheerful. 

I'm much happier in my new job. 

You're in a good mood this morning! 

He was pleased that she had come back. 

I was so glad to see her.

Vocabulary in Use-Mar 15

Eiken Report-Sep 15

The woman asked ... 

He said he ... 

She also ... 

Online Lesson-Sep 15

7:45 Speak in 3 Blog Review Some people say that all people should take a PCR test before traveling abroad. What do you think about that? Speak your response in 3 sentences. => Speak

7:55 Eiken-2Q Review Blog CD-13 #10 Repeat => Report

8:05 Vocabulary in Use CDB-44 C31-U2 #2/p.94=> STT Read

8:15 Inside Reading Unit 4 Reading-1  Who are you?

Review Reading: ~ [Cultural differences/L41]

-> Titles Blog Introduce your HR teacher in 3 sentences.

8:25 Read to learn words/expressions [Job Titles ~ ]=> Read aloud [Job Titles]

8:50 Reading & Writing Unit 4 Reading 2  Reasons to Laugh

CD Listen and Read  Underline make sb adj, make sb do -> Study words

9:00 INDIA: BOMBAY: LAUGHING CLUB INTERNATIONAL (1:42)  

Blog Do you like laughing? Why? => Speak your response in 3 sentences.

9:05 Write your response in 4-5 sentences

9:15 Lesson Review 

Titles-Sep 12

Blog Title Examples

Mr. + full/last name (any man) -> Mr. Hanks.

Mrs. [mɪsɪz] + full/last name (married woman with her husband's last name) -> Mrs. Hanks

Ms. [miz] + full/last name (married or unmarried woman) -> Ms. Asai

Miss + full/last name (unmarried woman) -> Miss Hanks

Mx. [mɪks] + full/last name

Dr. + last name (some doctors go by Dr + first name) -> Dr. Jordan

Professor + last name (in a university setting) -> Professor Jordan

Sir (adult male of any age) -> Yes/No, Sir. Good morning, sir.

Ma'am (US)/ Madam (adult female) (adult female - North American) 

         -> Yes/No, Ma’am. I’m sorry, Ma’am. 

Vocabulary in Use-Sep 12

Eiken Repeat-Sep 12

 

Speak in 3-Sep 12

Some people say that all people should take a *PCR test before traveling abroad. 

What do you think about that? Speak your response in 3 sentences.

*PCR means Polymerase [pəˈlɪməreɪz] Chain Reaction. It's a test to detect genetic material from a specific organism, such as a virus. The test detects the presence of a virus like Covid-19 if you have the virus at the time of the test.

#1 I don’t think it is necessary for everyone to take a PCR test before traveling abroad any longer.

    I think it is still necessary that everyone takes a PCR test before traveling abroad. 

prevent students from being infected / infecting others / infection / spreading the virus to, 

prevent cluster infections, 

make sb do, 

pain/painful, it hurts

Online Lesson-Sep 12

7:45 Speak in 3 Eiken 2Q-3 #2 Some people say that all people should take a PCR test before traveling abroad. What do you think about that? Speak your response in 3 sentences.

7:55 Eiken-2Q  CD-13 #10-> Repeat> Chat What does the woman want the man to do? Why?

=> STT Repeat

8:05 Vocabulary in Use CDB-44 C31-U2 #2/p.94 Practice Practice=> Blog Write

8:20 Inside Reading Unit 4 Reading-1  Who are you?

Read to learn words/expressions [Intro, Groups-Cultural Differences]

Read aloud [Titles] [Cultural Differences]

8:40 Blog Title Examples

8:45 Reading & Writing Unit 4 Reading 2  Reasons to Laugh

CD Listen and Read the text -> Read aloud Par.2-3  Read aloud Par.4-5

8:50 When do you laugh? Speak your answer in two sentences.

9:00 Critical Thinking/p.81: Identifying Supporting Information

-> Underline the TS of Par.1, 2-> Identify the supporting information and mark “i”.

-> Underline the TS of Par.3, 4-> Identify the supporting information and mark “i”.

9.11/Chat Bart-Narration  US Map  9.11 Map  9.11 Video (4:47)

9:15 Lesson Review  

Signal Words-Sep 8

signal words (words/phrases that indicate relationships between ideas)
Addition: and, as well as, also, additionally, in addition, plus, along with
Comparison: similarly, likewise, as well, too
Contrast: but, however, although, in contrast, instead, except, on the contrary
Time: currently, while, as, now, at first, later, next
Example: for example, for instance, such as, in fact, including, like
Summary: in short, to sum up, in the end, eventually

Titles-Sep 8

Write what titles are about within a group with examples in two or three sentences.

Vocabulary in Use-Sep 8

Eiken Dictation-Sep8

fairy tales, Rapunzel, 

the Brothers Grimm, 

contain

Show & Tell-Sep 8

(1) Presentation: music/movie/game should be within 30 sec. 
  => You’ll speak longer than the content.

    - Video: 画面共有 Show a video (2 min.): Introduction, Presentation, Conclusion

    - Live: Introduction=> Show something and/or a video/photo/image in 画面共有

                 and explain it in 1-2 min.

(2) Q&A Take questions and answer

(3) Appraisal  

   - Topic: Interesting or Not so interesting    

   - Presentation: Excellent or Not Excellent

   - Suggestion: Write your suggestion for a better presentation 

                          in one sentence in English or Japanese.

Online Lesson-Sep 8

7:45 Show & Tell => Q&A => Appraisal

7:52 Speak in 3 Blog Review In Japan, many students still wear face masks to prevent coronavirus infections. Do you think schools should make all students wear masks all the time?  => Speak

8:00 Eiken-2Q Review Blog CD-28 #24 Repeat => Dictation

8:10 Vocabulary in Use CDB-43 C31-U2 #1/p.94=> STT Read

8:20 Inside Reading Unit 4 Reading-1  Who are you?

Read aloud [Groups] [Titles] [Addressing Others]

=> Blog Write what titles are about within a group with examples in two or three sentences.=> Speak

8:35 Reading Skill: Identifying Examples -> Apply 1 & 2, 3, 4, 5 => Breakout

Blog signal words (words/phrases that indicate relationships between ideas) examples (Apply 3, 4, 5)

8:45 Reading & Writing Unit 4 Reading 2  Reasons to Laugh

Review Blog the paragraph about when you laugh a lot in 4-5 sentences. Revise=> Read

8:55 A. Vocabulary: Check the part of speech, Read the definitions -> Choose the words -> Read aloud

Skim the text: Title, Photo, 1^st sentences, Last Paragraph

=> Chat Write the main idea in one sentence: Laughter makes people happier and healthier.

9:05 CD Listen -> B. Identity/p.80

Read => Identify TS of each par. Check B. Identity/p.80

(-> C. Identify/p.80 Note the paragraph number where the answer is found)

9:15 Lesson Review  10/17,20-> 12/22,26　

Writing-Sep 5

Write a paragraph about when you laugh a lot in four to five sentences. 

Write a clear topic sentence to explain when you laugh. 

Write the reason, explanation, situation/when, and/or examples.

tell/hear a joke, a funny joke, can’t help/stop laughing, to please/be friendly/be nice

(TS) I laugh a lot when I hear a funny thing.

(SS-1) When my friend tells a funny joke, I can’t help/stop laughing. 

     (SD) I like funny jokes.

(SS-2) Even if the joke isn’t so funny, I laugh to be friendly. 

    (SD) I don’t want to disappoint my friend who told the joke. 

Vocabulary in Use-Sep 5

Write the sentences.

Eiken Repeat-Sep 5

fairy tale, Rapunzel, the Brothers Grimm

Speak in 3-Sep 5

In Japan, many students still wear face masks to prevent coronavirus infections. 

Do you think schools should make all students wear masks in school? 

Speak your response in 3 sentences.

make sb do, 

prevent sb from (being infected/infecting others/infection), 

prevent cluster infections

If yes, try to explain why wearing masks.

=> Wearing masks helps prevent/reduce the spread/risk of …, 

      the easiest and most effective way to … 

      It works best if everyone wears a mask.