English - 1.26.12

1. The Daily Review -

Let’s try this again!

Replace the vague vocabulary in the sentence below with your own precise prose to make a 5-point, $5,000 sentence!

The woman made a noise when she saw the man.

2. Word of the Day
disposition:

Temperament, nature, make up

The dog had an easygoing disposition.

Watch this video. What is Mama's disposition?

http://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/forrest-gump/mommas-death

3. The Four Temperaments - Test tomorrow!

Temperament, nature, make up

Temperament, nature, make up

English - 1.25.12

We worked on this the whole hour!

Let’s try this again!

Replace the vague vocabulary in the sentence below with your own precise prose to make a 5-point, $5,000 sentence!

The woman made a noise when she saw the man.

English 1.24.12

1. The Daily Review

Use the word “adversaries” to write your own 5-point sentence.

2. Replacing Vague Vocabulary with Precise Prose - due tomorrow

http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/writing/sixtrait/wordchoice/vague.html

ASL III - 1.24.12

Countries Project - IMC

ASL III - 1.23.12

1. Semester 2! Expectations & Responsibilities

2. Exam - Pass back and discuss

English 1.23.12

1. Exams - Pass back and review

2. Good News!

3. New Word of the Day from Romeo & Juliet - adversaries = enemies

English Jan 11

1. The Daily Review

Use the word optimism to write your own 5-point sentence.

2. New word of the day - frazzled

3. 5-paragraph essays

ASL III - Jan 11-13

1. Country Signs Review

2. Mashup Interpretation

3. Exam Review

English - 1.10.12

1. The Daily Review

Use the word obituary to write your own 5-point sentence.

2. New Word of the Day - optimism

3. 5-paragraph essays

ASL III - 1.10.12

1. Watch "Fame" - ASL interpreted performance by LCC students

2. New country signs

3. Mashup

English 1.6.12

1. The Daily Review

Use the word collapse to write your own 5-point sentence.

2. Word of the Day - tragedy

3. The 5-paragraph essay

ASL III - 1.6.11

1. The Daily Review

Watch this DeafTV video about students succeeding in their international exchange experience. Write 3 observations.

http://deaftv.com/film/Succeeding-in-International-Exchange/

2. The 30-second interview

3. Country Project - 1st semester only students -- project due next Friday, Jan 13th

4. Mashup

English - 1.5.11

1. The Daily Review -

1.Why is the 5-paragraph essay like a hamburger? Explain.

2.In what paragraph would you find a thesis statement?

2. Word of the Day
collapse (verb)

To fall or cave in; to crumble suddenly

William “Dummy” Halpin was killed when a cave he was working in suddenly collapsed.

3. The Five-Paragraph Essay - Introductory paragraph

ASL III - 1.5.11

1. The Daily Focus

Watch this ASL interpreted performance of Bruno Mars “Just the Way You Are”. As usual, pay special attention to new signs and idioms and take note.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vrboKNjpMk&feature=related

2. IDeaf News - Watch & make note of new signs. Practice your receptive skills!

Watch this most recent report from IDeaf News. Practice your receptive skills. If you need help, refer to the captions provided in the video.

http://ideafnews.com/

3. Country Sign Review

4. Country Project - explanation - Pick partner and country

1.4.12 English

1. Finish "A Dog Named Christmas"
2. Brainpop - The Five-Paragraph Essay
3. Notecards - Introductory paragraph in a 5-paragraph essay
Our topic - The best season of the year is...

See this link for help!
http://www2.asd.wednet.edu/pioneer/barnard/wri/essay_model.htm

ASL III - 1.4.11

1. The Daily Focus - New Year's Resolutions

Watch this DeafTV video about New Year’s resolution. Make a note of any new signs for words or idioms.

http://deaftv.com/film/New-Year-DeafPod/

2. Country Signs - watch Guyana video