Writing-May 31

What are some example(s) of colors with special meanings in your culture?

Write an essay with two supporting ideas/points, examples, and a concluding sentence.

TS White has special meanings in Japanese culture. 

SS-1 First, white represents cleanliness and innocence. D-1.1 White clothes, such as a shirt, blouse, or socks, are expected to be clean. If there are any stains or marks, the person who wears the clothes will look careless or untidy. D-1.2 It also gives a pure and innocent image. For example, wedding kimono or dresses, Shinto priest robes, and baby clothes are usually white. 

SS-2 Secondly, white is a symbolic color in Japan. D-2.1 The Japanese national flag is a white banner with a red circle. White dominates most of the space of the flag. D-2.2 Also, white steamed rice is the staple food in Japan. It always stimulates our appetite and makes us feel fulfilled when we eat it. 

CS In Japan, white is a very important and meaningful color. 

(120 words in 12 sentences)

Eiken Speaking-May 31

Today, many people work different jobs by themselves using their spare time, such as delivering food and boxes, driving a car, or working at a restaurant. 

They are called gig workers. 

Do you think the number of these people will increase in the future?

-employee/employed <-> self-employed  - find jobs easily on a smartphone  

- earn/make money in one’s spare time  as long as / whenever they want/can  

- can do various jobs -flexible/flexibility  - independent  

- unstable, low wage, low income  - job security, insurance, social security

Online Lesson-May 31

7:30 2Q Speaking Blog 4-16 Today, many people work different jobs by themselves using their spare time, such as delivering food and boxes, driving a car, or working at a restaurant. They are called gig workers. Do you think the number of these people will increase in the future?

7:45 Kikutan Review Day 10-> Day 11 Listen

Inside Reading Unit 2  Reading-2 Product Placement

8:00 Study Words/Expressions #1 [Intro: Par.1, 2]->Read aloud Par.2

8:18 Study Words/Expressions [The Importance of Placement/L72] ->Read aloud Par. 5

Read & Write Unit 2 Reading 2  The Importance of Color in Business

8:40 Blog What are some example(s) of colors with special meanings in your culture?

Plan=> 8:43 Write an essay with two supporting ideas/points, examples, and a concluding sentence.

9:00 Lesson Review

E. Restate-May 28

Restate the sentences. Underline the words that should be restated. 

Use different words, synonyms, and word families, or change the subject/structure. 

1. Research studies show that yellow makes you feel happier.

    => Research studies find people feel/become/are happier when they see the color yellow.

2. We think carefully about color when we choose our clothes.

    => We consider color options to decide what/which clothes to buy.

3. People who like to wear orange are cheerful and enjoy change.

    => Those who are happy/merry/pleasant and like change tend to choose orange clothes.

4. There are not many colors with a universal meaning.

    => Only a few colors have a common meaning.

5. In today’s world, brown may seem like a boring color choice for a company.

    => These days, companies seem to regard brown as a dull color.  

Online Lesson-May 28

7:30 Show & Tell => Q&A

7:35 2Q Speaking Review Blog 3-15 

7:45 Kikutan Review Day 9-> Day 10 Listen

Listen & Read aloud-> Check expressions-> Chants for word family-> Read aloud

8:00 Inside Reading Unit 2 Reading-2 Product Placement

Review MI Blog->Read-> Reading Comprehension

-> 8:15 Breakout -> Top 10 Product Placements In Movies

Read & Write Unit 2 Reading 2  The Importance of Color in Business

8:30 CD Read-> F. Apply/p.38

-> Critical Thinking Strategy/p.38: Restating-> 8:40 Underline the words that are restated.

8:45 Blog E. Restate/p.38 Restate the sentences. Underline the words that should be restated. 

Use different words, synonyms, and word families, or change the subject/structure.

9:00 Lesson Review   

Write MI-May 24

Read to identify the main idea and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph.

Write what this magazine article is about in two sentences.

Product placement is a way to promote a certain brand or product by putting it into a scene or story of a show or film. 

Sponsors use product placement on various media (as an effective tool) to reach consumers and influence them to buy their products. 

Eiken Speaking-May 24

Some people say that people today spend too much time and money on their smartphones. 

What do you think about that?

I (don’t) think … We use smartphones to/for … 

We can … faster/easier/lighter/smaller, anything/anywhere/anytime

Online Lesson-May 24

7:30 2Q Speaking Blog 3-15 Some people say that people today spend too much time and money on their smartphones. What do you think about that?

7:45 Kikutan Review Day 8-> Day 9 

8:00 Inside Reading Unit 2 Reading-2 Product Placement

Before you Read: Have you ever purchased or used a product or service that you saw in a film or on TV?

Previewing: Read the headings, photos, and captions=> Predict the topic 

Before Reading: Tiger and Bunny    S.H. Figuarts   Transformers

8:15 Read to identify the main idea and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph.

8:22 Blog Write what this magazine article is about in two sentences.

8:30 Read & Write Unit 2 Reading 1  What colors do you like to wear?

CD Read=> What color(s) do you like to wear? => Speak in 3

8:36 Reading 2  The Importance of Color in Business

A.   Vocabulary:

Preview B. Mark the names of six companies (words with a Capital Letter),

-> Photos: BP (British Petroleum), UPS (United Parcel Service)

8:42 CD Listen-> C. Categorize/p.37,  B. Identify-> Read to check the answers. Read

-> F. Apply/p.38

9:00 Lesson Review

E. Compose/p.32-May 17

Write the main idea of each paragraph. 

1. The colors you choose can tell us something about you.

2. The color black suggests that you’re serious and intelligent. 

3. Yellow makes you feel happier.

4. People wear white when they are starting something new. 

5. Colors may have different meanings in different cultures. 

6. Colors can affect people in different ways.

Write in Japanese-May 17

Paragraph-4 (L39-49) を日本語100語程度で要約しなさい。

Rolls-Royceのように自国での高いイメージを活かして世界的に成功したブランドは、永続する文化の一部にさえなり得る。一方でMcDonald’sのように母国で高い評価があっても、他の市場では外国ブランドとして浸透に苦戦するケースもある。　

Online Lesson-May 17

7:30 2Q Speaking Review Blog 4-15 Today, many free applications are available for your smartphones or computers. Think of the apps you use quite often. Do you think those apps make your life better or easier?

7:40 Kikutan Review Day 7-> Day 8 Listen

7:55 Inside Reading Unit 2 Reading-1  The Power of Branding

Read to Review #1 [Intro ~ From the Ranch to RR]

8:00 Read Par. 4=> Blog Paragraph-4 (L39-49) を日本語100語程度で要約しなさい。

8:18 Study Words/Expressions Par.4 [RR~] 8:28

Read & Write Unit 1 Writing

8:40 Blog E. Compose/p.32

Reading Skill/p.33 Getting meaning from context-> A. Apply/p.34

8:48 Blog What color(s) do you like to wear? => Write your response in four to six sentences.

9:00 Lesson Review    Show & Tell Schedule  No lesson on May 21

Show & Tell Schedule-May 14

May 17   Ryotaro 

May 21  No Lesson

May 28   Akinari

Jun    4    Sona

Jun  11    Asami

Jun  18   Shuntaro

Jun  25   Tamaki

Jul     2   Hanako

Jul    5    No Lesson

Jul   12   Ryotaro

Jul   19   Akinari