2024年8月31日土曜日

Syllables-Aug 31

Syllables is a single unit of speech having one vowel sound with/without consonants
comfortable=> com-fort-able, 
impossible=> im-pos-sible, 
comprehension=> copre·hen·sion, 
independent=> ide·pen·dent  
<- Use more/most for usually three or more syllables.

Eiken Dictation-Aug 31

Salston Library, classic novels

Review Conditional 0-Aug 31

Speak complete sentences. => Write
1. If you want to get grades, … 
2. If you get bad grades, … 
3. If you don’t know the meaning of an English word, …

Online Lesson-Aug 31

7:30 Show & Tell => Q&A
7:35 Blog Conditionals [ Type 0 ] Review
BlogSpeak-> Write complete sentences. 1. If you want to get grades, … 2. If you get bad grades, … 3. If you don’t know the meaning of an English word, …
7:45 Eiken-2Q Review Blog CD-27 #23 => STT Dictation
7:55 Vocabulary in Use Review CDB-33 C31-U1 #1/p.86 Practice Practice=> STT Read
-> Read aloud Rule 4
8:25 Reading Skill: Scanning-> Apply B. -> Breakout Check the line numbers, too
8:37 Reading & Writing
Blog Review the paragraph about good ways for families or students to relax. Include a topic sentence, two or three supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. => Revise=> Read
8:50 Unit 4 Physiology
Q-Class-> B=> Blog When do you laugh? What makes you laugh?=> Speak in three sentences

2024年8月28日水曜日

Writing-Aug 28

1. What is the best way to relax for families?  2. What is the best way to relax for students?
Write a paragraph about good ways for families or students to relax. Include a topic sentence, two or three supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
-> Review Read-1, Read-2-> B. Plan/p.67: Write your ideas. Add an explanation/example.
Also, write at least one supporting detail (SD: explanation/example) to one of the supporting sentences
TS: Being with friends is a great way for students to relax.
SS-1: First of all, it is easy to be with friends because they know you well.
    <=SD You always have something to talk about.
SS-2: Also, with friends, you can laugh and have fun.
   <=SD Laughter is a good way to reduce stress.
SS-3: Finally, you can talk with friends about things other than school.
   <=SD Because school is a big part of our lives, student
ts need a break from school topics.
CS: Spending time with friends helps students relax.

Examples-Aug 28

Read by Rule-> Underline the TS. Write a good example of the rule from the box/p.43
Rule 1. Easy to remember: Apple II
Rule 1. Easy to remember: Apple II
Rule 2. Easy to pronounce: Xerox/short, Mercedes-Benz/long
Rule 3. Should be unique: Rolex-Roledex
Rule 4. Should hint what the product is used for: Sleepeez for bed, Windex for window cleaner
Rule 5. Positive and inviting: Band-Aid/positive, Royal Caribbean/luxury
Rule 6. Letters within names: C,S.Z/traditional, M,X,Z/male
Rule 7. How a name will translate: Nova
Rule 8. No negative association: Ayds

Vocabulary in Use-Aug 28

Write the sentences.

Eiken Repeat-Aug 28

Salston Library, regular hours
remind me of my sister, 
remind me about the meeting, 
remind me to buy milk, 
remind me that the store closes at 10:00
remember to have a look at, 
remind you that … 

Conditional 0-Aug 28

Conditionals [ Type 0 ] 
with two present simple verbs, one in the “if clause” (similar to “when”),
and one in the “main clause” (always true/happens).
If you want to be rich, you need to work hard.-> You need to ~ if …
If it rains, Mom usually drives me to school.-> Mom usually ~ if …
If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.
If I stay up late, I become sleepy the next day.
If I get bad grades, my parents are disappointed.
If I don’t get good grades, my parents get mad at me.
If you have time, please help me clean the kitchen.
If you don’t like the dish, you don’t have to finish it.

Ex.1. What happens if water reaches zero degrees?
Ex.2. What do you usually do if you feel hungry after dinner?
Ex.3. Who do you usually talk to if you have trouble in school?  

Online Lesson-Aug 28

7:30 Show & Tell => Q&A
7:36 Grammar Blog Conditionals [ Type 0 ] 
7:50 Eiken-2Q Review Blog Report CD-27 #23-> 
Repeat => STT Repeat
8:00 Vocabulary in Use CDB-33 C31-U1 #1/p.86 Practice=> Blog Write
8:10 Inside Reading Unit 3 Reading-2 What’s in a Name?
Read the Intro -> Identify the TS=> Chat Write the main idea in one sentence.
8:15 Blog Read by Rule-> Underline the TS. Write a good example of the rule from the box/p.43
8:35 Reading & Writing Unit 3
Review Writing Skill/p.61: TS-SS-CS-> B. Analyze 1, 2 => Blog 3.
8:45 Blog 1. What is the best way to relax for families?  2. What is the best way to relax for students?
Write a paragraph about good ways for families or students to relax. Include a topic sentence, two or three supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
9:00  Lesson Review  

2024年8月24日土曜日

Grammar-Aug 24

A. Compose/p.64  Combine the two sentences with because. 
Use “,” properly. 

Vocabulary in Use-Aug 24

Speak the sentences to STT.


Eiken Report-Aug 24

The boy says they could/should look for something for their mom’s birthday at Redwood Mall.
The girl suggests they make something themselves (like a birdhouse).
He agrees with the idea/suggestion because their Mom liked the Christmas present they (had) made for her.

Online Lesson-Aug 24

7:30 Show & Tell => Q&A
7:35 Speak in 3 Review Blog Speak about your summer vacation in 3 sen=> Speak
7:45 Eiken-2Q Review Blog CD-11 #8 => STT Report
7:55 Vocabulary in Use Review CDB-25 C30-U2 #2/p.76 Practice=>STT
Before Reading  excerpt [ek·sɜrpt] 
Skim => Blog Write the main idea of the excerpt in one sentence.
8:15 Reading Comprehension: Underline/Mark the keywords to look for.
-> Read  T/F, Mark the line #, and Correct false statements.
=> Breakout Check the Answers
8:35 Reading & Writing Unit 3 Writing
Grammar/p.64: because -> A. Compose Blog Combine the two sentences with because. Use “,” properly.
8:45 Writing Skill/p.61: TS-SS-CS -> A. Writing Model  

2024年8月21日水曜日

Vocabulary in Use-Aug 21

Write the sentences.



Eiken Repeat-Aug 21

Redwood Mall, birdhouse 
I was thinking it would be more special if we made something ourselves.
We could go look for something at ...


Speak in 3-Aug 21

Speak about your summer vacation in 3 sentences.
#1 I ~ with my family/friends, I participated in the summer camp of my …, 
   I didn’t do anything particular/go anywhere
#2/3 I had never ~ until/It was the first time… We visited/practiced … I learned … 


Online Lesson-Aug 21

7:30 Show & Tell => Q&A
7:35 Speak in 3 Speak about your summer vacation in 3 sen.
7:45 Eiken-2Q Review Blog Dictation-> CD-11 #8-> Chat 
Repeat: get Mom for her BD, there’s a big sale, it would be ~ if we made sth => STT Repeat
7:58 Vocabulary in Use CDB-25 C30-U2 #2/p.76 Practice=> Blog Write
Inside Reading Unit 3 Reading 1  They know what you want
8:06 Read to review words/expressions #1  [Intro, Influence, Definition]
8:10 Read aloud by Section to learn words/expressions #2 [Selling a new product ~]-
-> Read aloud [Selling a new product]
8:40 Reading Skill: Scanning-> Apply=> Breakout
8:50 Reading & Writing Unit 3 Video  Vacation in Malaysia
Video Watch->B  Malaysia Nature Kuala Lumpur
=> Where do you want to go for your next vacation, to do what? Speak in 3.
9:00  Lesson Review  

2024年8月17日土曜日

Vocabulary in Use-Aug 17

Read the sentences to STT.

Eiken Dictation-Aug 17

Randy, tournament

Online Lesson-Aug 17

7:30 Show & Tell => Q&A
7:35 Speak in 3 Review Blog Speak about how you studied and practiced English after school this year in 3 sen.=> Speak
7:45 Eiken-2Q Review Blog than if he had sat at the back. CD-26 #22-> Repeat => Dictation.
7:55 Vocabulary in Use Review CDB-24 C30-U2 #1/p.76 Practice => STT Read
8:05 Inside Reading Unit 3 Reading 1  They know what you want => 8:17
-> Read aloud [Defining Marketing]
8:35 Reading & Writing Unit 3 Reading 2  Relaxing at Work
CD Listen and Read
8:40 Review Blog the best way to relax after school for you in 4-5 sentences=> Revise=> Read
8:50 Vacation in Malaysia 
Vocabulary: rent.  Video Watch -> B. Identify
Speak about the place where you visited with your family in 3 sentences.

2024年8月10日土曜日

Writing-Aug 10

Review the work stress and solutions. 
Think of ways to relax after school.
=> Write the best way to relax after school for you in 4-5 sentences.
The best way to relax …/ I do ~ to relax (my tired body/brain) after school.  
 If ~, I can/it …  Also, it/I can …

Vocabulary in Use-Aug 10

Write all the sentences.


Eiken Repeat-Aug 10

Randy,    ... than if he had sat down at the back.

He learned, however, that he could sign up to be a volunteer at the tournament.



Speak in 3-Aug 10

#1 I after each class,/always/usually/sometimes/rarely/never ~ my English class. 
#2/3 I also ~ to prepare for …/I only did the assignment/studied before the exams. 
   I studied the vocabulary textbook to prepare for … I tried ~ but …

Online Lesson-Aug 10

7:40 Eiken-2Q Review Blog Report CD-26 #22-> Chat What will Randy do at the tennis tournament? Repeat => STT Repeat
7:50 Vocabulary in Use CDB-24 C30-U2 #1/p.76 Practice=> Blog Write
8:00 Inside Reading Unit 3 Reading 1  They know what you want
Review the structure, Blog Main Ideas of the article
-> Reading Comprehension: Underline/Mark the keywords to look for.=> 8:15 Breakout 
8:25 Reading & Writing Unit 3 Reading 2  Relaxing at Work
Vocabulary: Identify the part of speech -> Complete the definitions-> Read aloud
8:35 Read-> B. Identity/p.56 -> C. Explain/p.57
CD Listen and Read Par.1~5 (Problems) P2: stay ahead, job responsibilities P4: have difficulty focusing, produce less/more P5: results in, quit their jobs
CD Listen and Read Par.6~10 (Solutions) P6: one way-> another, other 49 weeks  P8 connect in new ways, get along, problem-solving P9: focusing your attention on the here and now; present time, pay better attention to
8:42 Blog Review the work stress and solutions. Think of ways to relax after school.
=> Write the best way to relax after school for you in 4-5 sentences.
8:55  Lesson Review  Show & Tell Schedule  Next on Aug.17

2024年8月7日水曜日

Show & Tell Schedule-Aug 7

Aug 14  No Lesson!
Aug 17  Shuntaro
Aug 21  Tamaki
Aug 24  Hanako
Aug 28  Ryotaro
Aug 31  Ryo
Sep   4  Akinari
Sep   7  Sona

Write MIs-Aug 7

Write the main ideas of the article in three sentences. 
[Intro] 
[Definition]
[Marketing Plan] 

Vocabulary in Use-Aug 7

Read the text to STT.

Eiken Report-Aug 7

Report the dialogue in three sentences in the past tense.
The woman said she was being transferred to be Beijing office the next year.
She also said she was worried because she didn't speak the language or anything about China.
The man said she had plenty of time to prepare and (she) would get help / be helped once she got there.

Online Lesson-Aug 7

7:30 Show & Tell => Q&A
7:37 Speak in 3 Review Blog Speak about your last English exams in 3 sentences.
7:45 Eiken-2Q Review Blog CD-10 #7-> Repeat => Report 
7:55 Vocabulary in Use Review CDB-13 C30-U1 #2/p.69 Practice => STT Read
Review Blog MI
Read by section-> Identify MI (topic sen) of the paragraph(s) and the keywords of the TS.
-> Group the paragraphs by the main ideas:
8:15 Blog Write the Main Ideas of the article in three sentences.
8:30 Reading & Writing Unit 3 Reading 2  Relaxing at Work
Review Blog Vacation Days=> Revise=> Speak
8:40 Vocabulary: Identify the part of speech -> Complete the definitions-> Read aloud
A. Investigate/p.55: The article is about ways to deal with workplace stress
Photo/p.55 Dic meditation the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed: She practices ~.
8:47 CD Listen -> B. Identity/p.56 -> C. Explain/p.57 
-> Read the text -> Check B, C 
9:00 Lesson Review    BlogShow & Tell Schedule   No lesson on Aug 14 

2024年8月3日土曜日

Writing-Aug 3

If you work for the same company for seven years, you’ll have 20 paid vacation days a year. 
How many of the paid vacation days will you use? Why, for what, or to do what?
=> Speak your response in three sentences. 
=> Write your response in five to six sentences.
FYI: there are 16 public holidays in Japan.
travel abroad, feel bad about leaving work, be afraid of falling behind work

TS: I’ll use all of my vacation days by the end of the year.
SS-1: I’ll use 15 vacation days for traveling. I love traveling. It refreshes me both physically and mentally. I can work harder and better if I’m refreshed.
SS-2: I’ll keep the remaining five vacation days in case of medical emergencies. I never know when I get sick or injured.
SS-3: If I still have unused vacation days, I’ll take day-offs before the end of the year.
(76 words in 7 sentences.)

Main Idea-Aug 3

What does this textbook teach? Write in one sentence. 
The textbook explains the definition of marketing and what it does to sell products.

Speak your Response-Aug 3

Has an advertisement ever persuaded you to buy a product/service? 
persuade sb to do [pərsweɪd] to make someone do or believe sth by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it; convince, urge: 
The salesman tried to ~ me to buy the new iPhone.

Vocabulary in Use-Aug 3

Write the sentences.

Eiken Repeat-Aug 3

Repeat the dialogue to STT. 
Colin, I’m being transferred to the Beijing office, 
Anne, plenty of time, once you get there

Speak in 3-Aug 3

Speak about your last English test in 3 sentences.
#1 I did well/ok, didn’t do as well as ~, had a good/bad grade, 
better than the last time/any other subject 
on my last English/English Communication/Logic & Expression tests. 
#2/3 I tied to revise what I …, I had difficulty understanding/remembering … 
I read aloud the textbook(s) … The exam was so difficult that …, There were so many

Online Lesson-Aug 3

7:30 Speak in 3 Blog Speak about your last English test in 3 sentences.
7:43 Eiken-2Q Review Blog Dictation CD-10 #7-> Repeat: Colin, I’m being transferred to the Beijing office, Anne, plenty of time, once you get there => STT Repeat
7:55 Vocabulary in Use CDB-13 C30-U1 #2/p.69 Practice=> Blog Write
8:10 Inside Reading Unit 3 Reading 1  They know what you want
Dic marketing business activities that involve finding out what customers want, using that information to design products and services, and selling them effectively: a ~ campaign/plan/strategy/agency/department=> Chart/p.35
strategy  a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Target Words: explicit <-> implicit
Before Reading 2. Blog Has an advertisement ever persuaded you to buy a product/service? If yes, why? If not, how do you usually decide what product or service to buy? Speak your response in 3 sentences.
Preview: The title, subheadings; influencing, defining, slogan, photos, illustrations-> Read 1st paragraph and 1st sentence of each paragraph.
8:12 Read=> Blog What does this textbook teach? Write in one sentence.
Reading & Writing Unit 3 Unit 3 Reading 1 Managing Life & Work
8:25 Read CD
Review Reading Skill, B/p.52-> C/p.53:
8:38 Blog If you work for the same company for seven years, you’ll have 20 paid vacation days a year. How many of the paid vacation days will you use? Why, for what, or to do what?
=> Speak your response in three sentences. 
=> 8:45 Write your response in five to six sentences.
8:55  Lesson Review