Apr 04 Tu

take roll (MW teacher?)Syllabus$25 tuition info

one question per student (ask and then switch)What is your favorite month of the year?What do you miss the most about your native country?What time do you usually go to bed?What is your favorite ice cream flavor?Where do you like to buy your groceries?What do you like to do for exercise?What is your favorite childhood memory?What is your favorite restaurant in Seattle?What do you think is the most important quality in a good husband or wife?What is the best advice that you ever received?What is the fastest you have ever driven a car?What do you think is the most important job of a good government?

Introduce yourself in a group of 4 (name / native country / in Seattle / live with)then answer questions above

Have students stand and introduce themselves (then ask them one of the questions above)

Then have groups discuss these questions:What is more important to you--comfortable clothing or fashionable clothing? Why?Do you spend a lot of money on clothing?Where do you like to shop in Seattle for your clothing?What is your favorite outfit to wear?What kind of shoes do you like to wear?

RAAI 1 p.28 "What Will They Think Of Next?"

What Will They Think Of Next?

George de Mestral, a Swiss engineer, loved to walk in the country with his dog. But every day after the walk, his pants and the dog's fur were covered with _________________. The seeds came from the cocklebur, a _________________ in the fields. It was difficult to take the seeds off, and George wanted to know why. He looked at the seeds under a _________________. They looked like small _________________. This gave George an idea.

George worked for _________________ on his idea. After 12 years he made a two-sided fastener. One side had hooks like the seeds. The other side had _________________ like the material of his _________________. In 1958 George started the Velcro _________________ to sell his new hook and loop fastener.

Now Velcro fasteners are in everything because they make it easier to _________________. All kinds of clothing use Velcro fasteners instead of _________________, _________________, or _________________. Men's and boys' _________________ and _________________ use them at the _________________. _________________ and _________________ use them instead of _________________ or _________________. Ties, _________________, and _________________ often use them, too. _________________ even use Velcro fasteners in space! They use them to fasten the _________________ on their _________________ so that small things don't come out.

In early times people used _________________ to fasten their clothing. _________________ people used _________________, then _________________, and now Velcro fasteners. What will they think of next?

What Will They Think Of Next?

George de Mestral, a Swiss engineer, loved to walk in the country with his dog. But every day after the walk, his pants and the dog's fur were covered with seeds. The seeds came from the cocklebur, a weed in the fields. It was difficult to take the seeds off, and George wanted to know why. He looked at the seeds under a microscope. They looked like small hooks. This gave George an idea.

George worked for a long time on his idea. After 12 years he made a two-sided fastener. One side had hooks like the seeds. The other side had loops like the material of his pants. In 1958 George started the Velcro Company to sell his new hook and loop fastener.

Now Velcro fasteners are in everything because they make it easier to get dressed. All kinds of clothing use Velcro fasteners instead of buttons, snaps, or zippers. Men's and boys' swimming trunks and shorts use them at the waist. Sandals and athletic shoes use them instead of buckles or shoelaces. Ties, caps, and backpacks often use them, too. Astronauts even use Velcro fasteners in space! They use them to fasten the pockets on their jumpsuits so that small things don't come out.

In early times people used rope to fasten their clothing. Later people used buttons, then zippers, and now Velcro fasteners. What will they think of next?

Give groups a picture of an article of clothing/shoes/etc. and have them write a description of it. Read descriptions to class (Each student must say at least one sentence)Show picture to class. (On overhead)

Personal Information

add: What is your main goal? (choose only one)a) finish ESL as quickly as possible b) improve my English as much as possible

What is your goal after you finish studying English?a) get a job (or get a better job) b) go to a US university c) just improve my English

1. What is your name?

2. What is your address? Apartment #

City Zip Code

3. What is your phone number?

4. What is your birth date? month: day: year:

5. What is your NSCC student identification number?

6. Do you have a job now?

What is your job now?

Do you like it?

7. What is your native country?

8. What languages do you speak?

9. How long have you lived in the United States?

10. Are you a U.S. citizen?

11. Why did you come to the U.S.?

12. Do you have any children? How old are your children?

13. What jobs did you have in your native country?

14. What do you like to do for fun?

15. Is there anything else that you want me to know about you?

Emergency Information

1. If you get sick or hurt at school, who should I call for you?

Name:

Phone number:

What is this person’s relationship to you? (father, wife, friend)

Does this person speak English?

What other languages does this person speak?

2. What medicine are you allergic to?

3. What prescription medicine do you take now?

Apr 06 Th

Questionnaire/Emergency form

(print landscape)Dictation:1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________6. __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Dictation:(Don't collect)1. What is your favorite color to wear?2. Do you enjoy buying new clothes?3. Where do you like to shop for clothes?4. Which season's clothes do you like to wear the best?5. Do you like to get dressed up?6. What is the nicest thing you have ever worn?Have students write and answer questions have students ask each other in pairs (with several different partners)and then discuss in groupsvisit groups and ask questions (and follow-up questions) of individual students

Woman's Work, Man's Work Ch1 (see 026 Su 02)have groups discuss what story might be about

discuss picture in groupsdiscuss togetherListen twicediscuss in groups

listen again and tell students I will ask some questions afterwards

Read questions orally and have students write answers(Collect)Questions about "Woman's Work, Man's Work" Chapter One1. What is the name of Ernesto's wife?

Ernesto’s wife is named Carmen.2. How many children do they have?

They have three children.3. How old are the children?

Pepe is 4 years old. Rosa is 3 years old. Pablo is a baby.4. Who makes breakfast for the children?

Carmen makes breakfast for the children.5. What time is it in this story?

It is two o'clock in this story.6. What does Ernesto give the children to eat?

Ernesto gives the children crackers to eat.7. What are Ernesto's problems?

Here are some of Ernesto’s problems:He is unemployed He doesn’t like to be with his children.He yells and wants to hit when he is angry.His children are crying. His life isn't like his dream He doesn’t want to clean his dirty house.He smokes.

Questions about "Woman's Work, Man's Work" Name _________________________1. ___________________________________________________________________________2. ___________________________________________________________________________3. ___________________________________________________________________________4. ___________________________________________________________________________5. ___________________________________________________________________________6. ___________________________________________________________________________7. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Pass out the questions and have groups discussDiscuss togetherWrite answers on the board

Put paragraphs in orderlisten again

read text and discuss

Discussion Questions1. Do you think Ernesto is a bad person? Why?2. What do you think Ernesto’s wife is like?3. What do you think Ernesto should do?4. What do you think will happen next in the story?5. In your native country, is it common for a man to take care of the children while his wife goes to work? Why?

discuss together

Apr 11 Tu

Dictation: ___________________________________________________________________________1. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________2. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________3. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________4. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________5. ___________________________________________________________________________

Dictation:1. Next to the cans on the top shelf.2. Because it was so beautiful.3. With a neighbor from my apartment building.4. After I finish washing the windows.5. With some scissors, paper and glue.look at on overheadThen have students work together to write questions for these answers.

recap Ch1

Woman's Work Ch2(in groups) order all of the pictures and "tell the story"

Apr 13 Th

(Preface this by pointing out that Ernesto and Carmen’s roles are not typical.)Make 4 lists:5 jobs only men should do1. _________________________________________2. _________________________________________3. _________________________________________4. _________________________________________5. _________________________________________5 jobs only women should do1. _________________________________________2. _________________________________________3. _________________________________________4. _________________________________________5. _________________________________________5 jobs men and women can do but men do better1. _________________________________________2. _________________________________________3. _________________________________________4. _________________________________________5. _________________________________________5 jobs men and women can do but women do better1. _________________________________________2. _________________________________________3. _________________________________________4. _________________________________________5. _________________________________________discuss in groupsdiscuss togethernext time: give students a list of jobs (prison guard, boxer etc to categorize)

Dictation: Name _________________________1. ___________________________________________________________________________2. ___________________________________________________________________________3. ___________________________________________________________________________4. ___________________________________________________________________________5. ___________________________________________________________________________

Dictation:1. Ernesto stays home with the kids while his wife goes to work.2. They have two sons and a daughter, and right now they are all crying.3. Ernesto wants to hit something when he gets angry.4. Ernesto doesn’t want to clean up, so the house is a mess when Carmen comes home.5. Ernesto is very unhappy because his life is nothing like his dream.

Collect

recap Ch1

listen to Ch2 twiceanswer questions (give one to each student/ask and trade)Listen againThen look at all questions on overhead

How long ago did Ernesto and Carmen get married?Five years ago

Where did they get married?In Mexico

Why did Ernesto come to Arizona?There were no jobs in Mexico

What was Ernesto's first job in the United States?He worked in the fields picking beans and oranges

What was the happiest day of Ernesto's life?When Carmen came to Arizona

Where did Ernesto work when Carmen moved to Arizona?At a warehouse

Where did they live after Carmen moved to Arizona?In an apartment

What did Carmen make for the windows?Yellow curtains

Why did Carmen make her own dresses?To save money

What did Ernesto do each night when he came home from work?He sat in his chair and Carmen brought him coffee

Why did Ernesto lose his job?Because he didn't speak English

What happened when Ernesto tried to find a new job?There were no jobs for people who didn't speak English

look at text and listen againdiscuss

Group discussionsWhat was the best job you ever had?Why did you like it?What is your dream job?

discuss togetherWhat makes a job good?

Make a list of 3 jobs that you would never want to have even if the pay was very good.discuss in groupsdiscuss together

Apr 18 Tu

Dictation (have students read sentences to each other in groups)Then show sentences on overhead for students to check1. She rides the bus from her apartment to her job downtown.2. They watch television after work to help them relax.3. David wants to go on vacation, but he needs to save some money first.4. The woman likes the new dress because it's very colorful.5. I put my keys on the kitchen counter when I get home from school.

Practice follow-up conversations then discuss rejoinders and follow-up questions

Conversation #1A: Hi. How was your weekend?B: It was fine.A: That’s nice. What did you do?B: Well, I saw a movie on Saturday night.A: Oh, great! What did you see?B: I saw “Wedding Crashers.”A: Really? How was it?B: It was pretty funny. You should see it.A: Oh yeah? Who did you see it with?B: I went with my brother and his girlfriend.A: That sounds nice. Did you have a good time?B: The movie was good, but I felt like a third wheel.A: Oh, I’m sorry. So what did the three of you do after the movie?B: They went out to get something to eat, but I went home.A: I see. Did you do anything else fun this weekend?B: No. Not really.

Conversation #2A: I’m really getting frustrated at my job.B: That’s too bad. What’s the problem?A: The manager keeps changing my schedule every week.B: I see. Did she say why she keeps changing it?A: No, she didn’t. But it’s very difficult to arrange daycare for my son.B: I’m sorry to hear that. Can your mom help you?A: Yes, but she’s only available when I work in the afternoon.B: Oh, no. What do you do when you have to work in the morning?A: My aunt has watched my son a few times, but she doesn’t have a lot of free time.B: Oh, really? What are you going to do?A: I’m going to talk to my manager and ask her for a more regular schedule.B: Good for you. When are you going to talk to her?A: Tomorrow, I think. But I’m a little nervous.B: Oh, really? Why?A: Well, she isn’t very friendly.B: Oh, that’s too bad. But good luck.A: Thanks.

have students use follow-ups to keep me talking about this topic:Do you have any pets?call on students/write ?s on board

recap Ch2

listen to Ch3 twice

Do AND COLLECT activity 1

Name _________________________________Part A P1-3Circle the words that you hear.mineshoutedtolduntilafternoonmaybemoneyargueworkedfriendsneededovenwordswentPart B P4-10Circle the words that you hear.childrenanotherashamedstaythirteenthroughhardhomewalkedfirstpursethrewendweakPart C P11-13Circle the words that you hear.overthoughtchildreneverwashmen

lookworsehousesupposedrinkswomantroublewatchPart D P14-16Circle the words that you hear.leftdrewlongexchangelookedscaredwhennighttimedepartmenthowsamestrangesatround

Do AND COLLECT activity 2

Name _________________________________

Part A

Complete this sentence from the story:

Her words were like a to Ernesto.

Answer these questions:

Where does Carmen’s friend work? Why does Carmen think she can get a job? Why does Carmen need to get a job? How long will Carmen keep this job?

Part B

Complete this sentence from the story:

She opened her first paycheck.

Answer these questions:

What does Carmen have to do at 8 o'clock each day? What time will Carmen come home from work? What happened when Ernesto watched Carmen go that first morning? Why did Carmen come home smiling?

Part C

Complete this sentence from the story:

Ernesto’s shame .

Answer these questions:

Why couldn't Ernesto look for a job? Why did Ernesto have a problem sleeping? Why did Ernesto feel like a woman? What does Ernesto decide he will not do?

Part D

Complete this sentence from the story:

Each day when Carmen came home, she .

Answer these questions:

What did Ernesto do all day long? What did Ernesto do with the baby's dirty diapers? How did Ernesto feel when he saw how tired Carmen was? Why was Ernesto scared?

Apr 20 Th

pass back Woman's Work, Man's Work Ch3 quizzes

Review rejoinders and follow-up questions

A: Hi. How did your job interview go?B: Not so good.A: That's too bad. What happened?B: For starters, I was 15 minutes late!A: Oh no. Why were you late?B: I missed my bus.A: I'm sorry to hear that. What happened when you got to the interview?B: I was so nervous that I called the manager the wrong name!A: How embarassing! What did she do?B: Well, she was very nice. She said not to worry about it.A: That's good. How was the rest of the interview?B: It was better, but not much.A: I see. Do you think you will get the job?B: Actually, I'm not sure I want the job anymore.A: Oh! Why not?B: The manager told me they are looking for someone who can work on weekends.A: Oh really? And you don't want to work on the weekend?B: Not really. I think I'll keep looking for a weekday job.A: I see. Well, good luck.B: Thank you.

(on overhead)have students try in pairs:(one minute)Are you happy you're a student in this school?Did you watch TV last night?(two minutes)Are you afraid of anything?What country would you like to visit someday?(three minutes+)What were you doing one year ago?Who is the most interesting person in your family?

LOFT visit: Live Action English

Apr 25 Tu

one question per student (ask and then switch)Who is the nicest person that you know?Do you like to dance? Why?Can you play any musical instruments?What is your favorite color?What is your favorite sport to watch?Do you want to live to be 100 years old? Why?Would you rather live 100 years in the future or 100 years in the past? Why?What would you buy if you had $100 of extra money?What is the first thing that you do each morning?Are you interested in history? Why?Do you like to talk on the telephone? Why?Do you like to take pictures with a camera? Why?

then call on individual students and ask

recap Ch3

Woman's Work, Man's Work Ch4listen to Ch4 3 times (take notes because we will write the chapter in groups)

Dictation (don't collect)have students write sentences and then agree/disagree with statements1. Ernesto needs to earn money to be a good husband.2. Carmen should quit her job so Ernesto can find one.3. There is nothing Ernesto can do to make things better.4. Carmen probably wants to move back to Mexico.5. They will end up getting a divorce.poll studentsask for volunteers to write sentences on board.

in groups of 3/4 have students describe how to do these things(don't use groups of 5 or each student will keep getting the same card)put 3 things on each cardwhen a student draws a card they pick which one they want to try

(example) how to:draw a square / put on a belt / ride an elevator

how to:make a peanut butter and jelly sandwichparallel park a carmake a restaurant reservation***study for a testbuy a new pair of shoesfill a car with gas***use a washing machine to wash clothesmake coffeechange a light bulb***tie your shoeswrap a presentwash your hair***use a telephone bookwalk across a busy streetget money from an ATM machine

Apr 27 Th

add a dictation (to collect) to this class session in case there is extra time

recap Ch4

Woman's Work, Man's Work Ch 5listen 2 timesdiscuss in groups

answer questions in groups1. What happened after work?2. What did Carmen learn?3. Who will come to the factory each Monday evening?4. The boss saved the best news until last; what was the best news?5. How did Carmen feel when she got off the bus after work?6. What happened to Carmen's heart when she opened the door to her apartment?7. What does Ernesto say to Carmen when she gets home from work?8. Why doesn't Carmen tell Ernesto about the English class?9. Why is Carmen so tired?10. What does Carmen do with the coffee pot lid?

in groups discuss: what should Carmen do?

Candi Carpenter--Stand By Your ManSometimes it's hard to be a womangiving all your love to just one man.You'll have bad times, and he'll have good timesdoing things that you don't understand.But if you love him, you'll forgive himeven though he's hard to understand.And if you love him, be proud of him'cause after all he's just a man.Stand by your man.Give him two arms to cling toand something warm to come to when nights are cold and lonely.Stand by your man,and show the world you love him.Keep giving all the love you can.Stand by your man.Stand by your man,and show the world you love him.Keep giving all the love you can.Stand by your man.

(Put names--Janet West/Tom Larson--on board)Listen to "Overbooked Flight"answer questions in groupstalk about discussion question

It's 10:00am and the Atlanta airport is crowded and busy. Flight 534 is boarding now. The plane is full. In fact, the flight is overbooked; there are 250 seats and 251 passengers. Janet West is the extra passenger. She doesn't have a seat, and she looks very upset. Her daughter is coming home from the hospital this afternoon with her first child. She wants to be there when her daughter arrives home. The check-in clerk announces that the airline is looking for a passenger to take the 12:00pm flight. They are offering a free ticket to anywhere in the

continental United States to the volunteer. Tom Larson offers to wait. He has a business meeting in Miami, but not until this evening. He will still have plenty of time to get to his meeting. With his free ticket, Tom plans to visit his brother in Arizona.

1-2 questions per student in group (print 7 groups worth)Which flight is Tom Larson originally scheduled to take?Why is Janet West upset at the beginning of the story?Why does Janet want to visit her daughter?Why is the Atlanta airport crowded?What announcement does the check-in clerk make?Why does Tom Larson volunteer?How do you think Janet feels?What do you think Janet might say to Tom?

Discussion question: What was your worst experience in an airport?

May 02 Tu

Recap Ch5

Woman's Work, Man's Work Ch 6listen 1 time (no note-taking)discuss in groups (no note-taking)listen again (no note-taking)in groups make first attempt at fill-in belowturn papers over and listen again (no note-taking)work further on fill-indiscuss together and write student answers on boardlisten again with text and check answers

Chapter 6Woman's Work, Man's Work

Ernesto waits for his coffee. When Carmen ______________________, he gets angry. He _________________ into the kitchen. "Where is my—?" he starts to say. When he sees Carmen at the table, he stops. Is she crying? Carmen _________________ _________________. Then he looks around. For the first time, Ernesto really sees how the kitchen looks. It is _________________! Dirty dishes are everywhere. Food is all over the table and the floor. And there is his wife in _________________________, crying. Then Carmen looks up and sees him. She stands up and runs into the bedroom. The door _________________. Ernesto wants to hit something. Everything is all my _________________, he thinks. I am no good for her. I will leave. That's what I'll do. I'll just walk out. She doesn't need me. I can't take this ___________________________. Crying kids! Crying woman! This is no place for a man. Ernesto turns and walks _________________________. He can hear Carmen crying in the bedroom. "Papa, help me," says Rosa from the bathroom. She is trying to wash her face. "Help me look pretty for Mama." Pepe comes into the kitchen with the broom. He tries to _________________________. Ernesto looks at his little daughter. He looks at his son. He thinks his heart _______________________.

He sees the house _________________________. Poor Carmen! This is what she comes home to every day! He remembers when he had a job. Coming home was the _____________________of his day. Why am I running away? he thinks. Maybe Carmen feels like running away, too. But ____________________. Then Ernesto has a ____________________. Maybe a man can help a little and still be a man. The idea takes his ______________________. I can clean up the living room. I can wipe things off. Will my hands fall off if I wash the dishes? Why didn't I think of this before? he _______________. It won't take much time. And the kids can learn to help— I won't cook, of course, he thinks. Or do the wash. But I can clean up the mess. That won't make me less of a man. Or will it? What _______________________?

Ernesto waits for his coffee. When Carmen doesn't bring it, he gets angry. He stomps into the kitchen.

"Where is my—?" he starts to say.

When he sees Carmen at the table, he stops. Is she crying? Carmen never cries. Then he looks around.

For the first time, Ernesto really sees how the kitchen looks. It is awful! Dirty dishes are everywhere. Food is all over the table and the floor. And there is his wife in the middle of the mess, crying.

Then Carmen looks up and sees him. She stands up and runs into the bedroom. The door slams.

Ernesto wants to hit something. Everything is all my fault, he thinks. I am no good for her. I will leave. That's what I'll do. I'll just walk out. She doesn't need me. I can't take this anymore, anyway. Crying kids! Crying woman! This is no place for a man.

Ernesto turns and walks toward the door. He can hear Carmen crying in the bedroom.

"Papa, help me," says Rosa from the bathroom. She is trying to wash her face. "Help me look pretty for Mama."

Pepe comes into the kitchen with the broom. He tries to sweep the floor.

Ernesto looks at his little daughter. He looks at his son. He thinks his heart will break.

He sees the house with Carmen's eyes. Poor Carmen! This is what she comes home to every day!

He remembers when he had a job. Coming home was the best part of his day.

Why am I running away? he thinks. Maybe Carmen feels like running away, too. But she stays .

Then Ernesto has a strange thought. Maybe a man can help a little and still be a man. The idea takes his breath away. I can clean up the living room. I can wipe things off. Will my hands fall off if I wash the dishes?

Why didn't I think of this before? he wonders. It won't take much time. And the kids can learn to help—

I won't cook, of course, he thinks. Or do the wash. But I can clean up the mess. That won't make me less of a man. Or will it? What will Carmen think?

discuss "advice column"

Read Ann Landers article to students (see below)

have students answer these questions in groups1. What is this mother's problem?2. How long has this mother had this problem?3. How did her daughter get her first credit card?4. Why does her daughter have more than one credit card?5. What have this mother and her husband done to try to help their daughter?6. Is this woman angry with her daughter?

discuss together

Pass out and read letter together

(in groups) have students give advice and then look at Ann's advice

Dear Ann Landers: I have a 25-year-old daughter who is a wonderful girl, but she has an addiction. No, it's not drugs. It's spending money.

When "Ally" turned 18, she received several applications in the mail for credit cards. She applied for one and got it. In a short time, her card was maxed out, so she got another one. And then another. The more credit she had, the more she charged. In three years, she was $14,000 in debt, even though she was living at home and working full time.

During those three years, I spoke to Ally often about her spending habits, and she promised to do better. My husband and I wanted to help her, so we co-signed a consolidation loan that would allow her to pay off the debt in five years.

Within a year, Ally was in trouble again. In addition to her balance on the consolidation loan and payments on her car, she had charged another $9,000 on her credit cards. Her father came to the rescue by giving her a $17,000 interest-free loan from his retirement money. Ally swore she would make regular payments to us. Well, we haven't seen a dime from her in eight months. On top of that, I discovered she has accumulated another $5,000 in unpaid credit card debt since then.

Ally never asked us to help her out, but it's hard to see your child drowning and not toss her a life jacket. We don't want her to declare bankruptcy and ruin her credit forever, but if we keep helping her like this, she probably won't stop spending money like this. I am depressed, worried and confused. What can I do?

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Ann Landers' answer: You can help Ally by letting her take full responsibility for her own financial mess. Ally needs to cut up her credit cards NOW. If her mom and dad bail her out time after time, she will be in debt forever. She also needs a credit counselor who will help her work out a payment plan, get rid of this debt and learn how to budget her money sensibly. She should call the National Foundation for Consumer Credit and make an appointment to see a credit counselor. The toll-free number is 1-800-388-2227 (www.nfcc.org).

May 04 Th

dictation (from Ann Landers article)(collect)1. I have a 25-year-old daughter who has an addiction.

2. When she turned 18, she received several credit card applications in the mail. 3. In three years, she was $14,000 in debt. 4. During those three years, I spoke to her often about her spending habits. 5. My husband and I wanted to help her, so we gave her an interest-free loan.

(Put names--John/Mark--on board)Listen to "Walking To School"answer questions in groupstalk about discussion question

Every school day, after breakfast, John and Mark walk to school. They usually leave at 7:30. They live on the same street, so they like to walk to school together. They almost always walk to school. If it rains, one of their parents gives them a ride. Once a week, they stop at the donut shop on the way to school. They would like to go more often, but their mothers don't like them to eat too much junk food. It's a mile to school, and it takes them about 20 or 30 minutes. They don't walk very fast; they take their time, talking to friends along the way. When John and Mark get to school, it's about 8:00. They go to their lockers to put their coats away. Then they hang out in the hallway with their friends. When the bell rings, they go to class. The first class begins at 8:20.

Discussion questions1. Why do John and Mark like to walk to school together?2. What do they do once a week?3. Why don't they do this more often?4. What do they do if it rains?5. What do they do when they get to school?6. How many classes do Mark and John have together?7. Why do you think they take their time walking to school?8. How do you think Mark and John get home after school?

read these questions orally (then show on overhead)1. What time do they leave for school?2. How far away is their school?3. How long does it take them to get to school?4. What do they do each day on their way to school?5. What time do they get to school?6. When do they go to class?7. What time does their first class begin?

Discussion question: Describe your routine for going to school when you were a child.

LOFT visit: Pronunciation Power

May 09 Tu

Pass back last week’s dication and discuss 25-year-old (not 25-years-old)

Woman's Work, Man's Work Ch 7listen 2 timesdiscuss in groupspass out text and listen againdiscusshave groups write an ending to the story.

put Peter and Kathy Dean / Habitat For Humanity on boardRAAI Book 2 p.21 "Hearts and Hands Build Homes"

It's a sunny Saturday morning in North County. At 46 Elm Street, several people are standing next to a pile of lumber and bricks. They are going to build a house. But these people are not carpenters, plumbers, electricians, or roofers. They are students from a nearby high school and business people from the community. They are volunteers for Habitat For Humanity International, a group that helps build houses for low-income families all over the world. These volunteers give their time because they like to help people. Today they are going to help the Dean family build their new house.

The Deans can't wait until their house is finished. Now Kathy and Peter Dean and their three children are living in a two-bedroom apartment. Their landlord doesn't take care of the old building. "It is a terrible place! The walls are cracked, the roof leaks, and the furnace is always broken," Kathy said. "My family and I need a better place to live, but we don't have much money."

"We'll help the Deans pay for their new house," said a manger of Habitat For Humanity. "Peter and Kathy's home will cost about $35,000 to build. The family will get a loan from Habitat For Humanity, and they'll pay a mortgage of about $175 a month."

The Deans have to pay for their home and they also have to help build it. "We have to work 300 hours to build our own house," Peter said. "Then we have to work 300 more hours to help build another family's house," he added. "It's hard work, but it's worth it."

The Deans are excited about their new home. In about 1000 square feet (90 square meters) of space, there will be three bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a dining area. Kathy and Peter can't change the floor plan, but they can pick out the kitchen cabinets, floors, and light fixtures. After they move in, the Deans plan to build a fence and a garage. Kathy also wants to landscape the backyard. "I want to plant some bushes and flowers to make our yard beautiful," she said.

When the house is finished, the Deans will have a nice place to live and a large group of friends from the community. The Deans and the volunteers are working together to build something great. They are building a home and one family's future.

(put answers in my notes) 1. Who does Habitat For Humanity help?_____________________________________________________________________________ 2. What does Habitat For Humanity do for people?_____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Why do people volunteer for Habitat For Humanity?_____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Where does the Dean family live right now?_____________________________________________________________________________ 5. What is wrong with their current home?_____________________________________________________________________________ 6. How do the Deans feel about their new home?_____________________________________________________________________________ 7. What do Peter and Kathy Dean want to do after they move into their new house?_____________________________________________________________________________ 8. What does “lumber” mean?_____________________________________________________________________________ 9. Habitat For Humanity will help build the Deans’ new house. How else will Habitat For Humanity help the Deans?_____________________________________________________________________________10. How much will it cost to build the Deans’ new home?_____________________________________________________________________________

11. What does “mortgage” mean?_____________________________________________________________________________12. The Deans have to pay for their new home. What else do the Deans have to do?_____________________________________________________________________________13. How big will the Deans’ house be?_____________________________________________________________________________14. What rooms will be in the new house?_____________________________________________________________________________15. What does “floor plan” mean?_____________________________________________________________________________16. Why does Kathy want to plant some bushes and flowers? _____________________________________________________________________________17. Do you think the Deans will like living in their new house? Why? (Give three reasons.)_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

May 11 Th

Woman's Work, Man's Work Ch 8listen 2 timesdiscuss in groupspass out text and listen againdiscuss

RAAI2 p.52-3 "Friends in Need" listen 1 timediscuss in groupstell groups they will be asked to list 5 most important details / listen againdiscuss togetherpass out fill-in text with (some) adjectives missingdiscuss togetherdiscuss use of gerunds and nouns as adjectives

Friends in Need

Marie Dupont woke up suddenly. She heard a _______________ noise. She thought it was a gunshot, but it wasn't. It was the sound of a _______________ tree branch. _______________ branches were heavy with ice from a storm. The _______________ branches were cracking and falling onto power lines, homes, and cars.

It was a _______________ storm. On January 5, 1998, _______________ rain began to fall on parts of Canada and the United States. In _______________ days, _______________ inches (20.32 cm) of _______________ rain fell. Two million Canadians and more than half a million Americans lost _______________ power. They did not have heat, and many people could not use _______________ refrigerators or stoves. Some people did not have power for 15 days.

_______________ Quebec and New England were at the center of the storm. Montreal, Canada, had the _______________ problems. There were _______________ lights in the _______________ area because the power was out. Most stores and businesses were closed. All of the schools were closed. The downtown post office was closed, and letter carriers could not deliver the mail for _______________ days. Travel was difficult. Sidewalks and streets were covered with ice. _______________ lights didn't work, and the subway stopped. People rushed to markets to buy food and _______________ supplies. But _______________ people had no money to buy things. They couldn't withdraw cash because the banks were closed and the ATMs were out of

order.During the emergency, people called fire stations for help. Firefighters received six times more

telephone calls than usual. The army also helped. Soldiers moved people into shelters, gave _______________ care, and cleaned up the _______________ branches and _______________ lines.

Many people helped others. One hotel in Montreal let people stay there for half price. It also used two of its ballrooms as _______________ centers. A _______________ club let people take _______________ showers. Families with power or supplies invited _______________ neighbors to stay with them.

During the storm, people worked together to solve their problems. Marie Dupont left _______________ house and was driving south. She had to stop because a tree was blocking the road. Another woman was driving north and stopped on the _______________ side of the tree. They tried to move the tree but they couldn't. Then they had a _______________ idea. Each woman climbed over the tree, borrowed the other woman's car, and went on her way.

People will remember the storm of 1998 for a _______________ time. They will remember the many _______________ days with no heat. They will talk about the loud sounds of the _______________ tree branches. And they will never forget how people helped each other during the _______________ storm of the 20th century.

Friends in NeedMarie Dupont woke up suddenly. She heard a loud noise. She thought it was a gunshot, but it wasn't. It

was the sound of a falling tree branch. Many branches were heavy with ice from a storm. The icy branches were cracking and falling onto power lines, homes, and cars.

It was a terrible storm. On January 5, 1998, freezing rain began to fall on parts of Canada and the United States. In five days, eight inches (20.32 cm) of freezing rain fell. Two million Canadians and more than half a million Americans lost electrical power. They did not have heat, and many people could not use their refrigerators or stoves. Some people did not have power for 15 days.

Southern Quebec and New England were at the center of the storm. Montreal, Canada, had the most problems. There were no lights in the downtown area because the power was out. Most stores and businesses were closed. All of the schools were closed. The downtown post office was closed, and letter carriers could not deliver the mail for several days. Travel was difficult. Sidewalks and streets were covered with ice. Traffic lights didn't work, and the subway stopped. People rushed to markets to buy food and emergency supplies. But some people had no money to buy things. They couldn't withdraw cash because the banks were closed and the ATMs were out of order.

During the emergency, people called fire stations for help. Firefighters received six times more telephone calls than usual. The army also helped. Soldiers moved people into shelters, gave medical care, and cleaned up the tree branches and power lines.

Many people helped others. One hotel in Montreal let people stay there for half price. It also used two of its ballrooms as childcare centers. A health club let people take hot showers. Families with power or supplies invited needy neighbors to stay with them.

During the storm, people worked together to solve their problems. Marie Dupont left her house and was driving south. She had to stop because a tree was blocking the road. Another woman was driving north and stopped on the other side of the tree. They tried to move the tree but they couldn't. Then they had a great idea. Each woman climbed over the tree, borrowed the other woman's car, and went on her way.

People will remember the storm of 1998 for a long time. They will remember the many cold days with no heat. They will talk about the loud sounds of the breaking tree branches. And they will never forget how people helped each other during the worst storm of the 20th century.

May 16 Tu

Ask class to recap “Hearts And Hands Build Homes” and “Friends In Need”

Group discussion topictell your group about a time that you helped someone or that someone helped you.if time allows, regroup and repeat

Topic: Friends

Dictation (collect)1. A true friend is always eager to help you with a problem.2. Childhood friends are often the best friends.3. You can never have too many friends.4. Friends help make the hard times softer and the good times even better.5. A person with no friends is a person with no joy.put on overhead and have students discuss meaningsdiscuss together

In groups make a list of adjectives or phrases that describe a good friend.call on students and write on board

(based on Talk It Up p.2)English has several words that describe friends. Match the following words to their descriptions.

3 a. friend 1. ______ a person you work with5 b. close friend/best friend 2. ______ a romantic friend4 c. acquaintance 3. ______ a person you know and like being with1 d. colleague 4. ______ a person you know but not very well2 e. boyfriend/girlfriend 5. ______ a person you can trust very much and who shares

important parts of your life(based on Talk It Up p.3)What do you expect from your friends? Make sure that you understand all of the following phrases. Then mark three of them that you think are the most important for close friends to do.______ spend time together______ influence each other______ have fun together______ get along all the time______ be inseparable______ help each other______ make new friends together______ share the same sense of humor

discuss answers in groups

Listen to Kim and Vicky’s conversation

Listen againWhat questions do you hear Vicky ask? (See form below)(In groups) discuss answersThen (in groups) try to paraphrase Kim’s answers

Listen one more timeFinish paraphrasing

discuss togetherPass out tapescript and read together

(Repeat this section 6 times to create form)Vicky: Kim:

Vicky: So what are you going to do this weekend?Kim: My friend Gwen's coming to visit. I haven't seen her in about a year. She's been living in Brazil. I really miss her.Vicky: You guys were close in school?Kim: We were inseparable! She's the kind of person everyone likes. She's got a great sense of humor and she always has lots of ideas about how to have fun. You know, I really changed because of her.Vicky: What do you mean?Kim: Well, how would you describe me? Shy?Vicky: You? Come on!Kim: Before I met Gwen, I was really nervous about meeting people and making friends. But she showed me how to talk to people. You know, simple things like getting a conversation started and keeping it going. It's not that easy if you don't know how.Vicky: How did you meet her?Kim: I was her tutor for math class. The school gave us one hour a week to work together. She passed math and I made some friends.Vicky: Will I get to meet her?Kim: I hope so. I want to have a party for her with all my friends here. I really hope my old friend Gwen and all my new friends get along.

May 23 Tu

Have students practice Talk It Up p.3 conversation with a partner (Vicky and Kim--see last class)circulate and listen to individuals read

(In a group) When you lived in your native country, who was your best friend? Tell your group about this person.

(With a partner) Write a short telephone conversation between Kim and Gwen about Gwen’s trip to visit Kim (see form below)practice(In groups of 4) perform conversations(As a class) perform conversations

(Repeat this section 6 times to create form)Kim: Gwen:

Have groups work on this next activity while I go around and listen to conversations from previous activity.(based on Talk It Up p.4)Read the following proverbs about friends. What does each proverb mean? Do you agree with each one? Why?

Why not?

1. Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other is gold.2. A friend in need is a friend indeed.3. It’s good to have friends in high places.4. Keep your friends close, but your enemies

Can you translate any good proverbs about friends from your language?

Dictationread each sentence once--encourage students to listen to whole sentence for meaning before starting to write.1. John’s best friend from high school is coming to visit him.2. He will fly in from California for the long, holiday weekend.3. They will go out to dinner to talk and catch up.4. John hasn’t seen his friend in almost ten years.5. John wonders if his friend has changed much since high school.

May 25 Th

(adapted from Talk It Up p.9)Listen once and then have students answer these questions (do orally)(bring overhead)1. Vicky thinks Ken is late because

a. he doesn't care about their friendship.b. he had a car accident.c. he doesn't want to go to the party.

2. Ken says he is late becausea. he didn't think about the time.b. he likes his other friends better than Vicky.c. he thought Vicky didn't care what time they left to go to the party.

3. When Vicky says "How nice of you to call!" she really meansa. "I'm glad you called me."b. "You should have called sooner."c. "Don't ever call me again."

listen againshow overhead with questions and possible answers/have students discuss in groupslisten 3rd time/discuss as a class

have students talk about these questions:(overhead)How does Vicky feel when she talks to Ken?Do you think she should feel this way?Do you think Ken has a good excuse for being late?

Listen and Respond:(overhead)Listen, then finish the dialog in your own way.VICKY: Hello?KEN: Hi, Vicky, it's me.VICKY: Oh. How nice of you to call! I've been waiting for you for over an hour!

VICKY: Hello?KEN: Hi, Vicky, it's me.VICKY: Oh. How nice of you to call! I've been waiting for you for over an hour! KEN: Is it that late already? Sorry about that. I got to talking to some friends and I lost track of time.VICKY: Oh. I guess their friendship's more important to you than mine is.KEN: That's not it. I just lost track of time. I didn't know it would upset you this much or I would have called sooner.VICKY: I was worried, but maybe I worry more than I should. I started thinking maybe you'd had an accident.KEN: I'm sorry. I'll come right over. I didn't realize you wanted to leave right at 7:00, and I'm always late for everything anyway. I'm going to come right now and we can talk about it on the way to the party. I'm sorry, OK?VICKY: Let's talk about it when you get here.KEN: OK, Bye.VICKY: Bye.

Interview 3 students about their best friends (based on Talk It Up p.8)create form to interview 3 studentsStudent #1--Name _________________________________

1. Who is your best friend now? __________________________________________________2. Where does your best friend live? _______________________________________________3. When do the two of you spend time together? _____________________________________4. Do you talk together on the phone often? _________________________________________5. How long have you known this person? __________________________________________6. How did the two of you meet? _________________________________________________7. Why do you like this person? __________________________________________________8. What do you think your friend likes best about you? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

regroup and share information in groupsthen share information as a class

LOFT visit: myefa.org episode 1

May 30 Tu

(Finish this from last class)Interview 3 students about their best friends (based on Talk It Up p.8)Student #1--Name _________________________________1. Who is your best friend now? __________________________________________________2. Where does your best friend live? _______________________________________________3. When do the two of you spend time together? _____________________________________4. Do you talk together on the phone often? _________________________________________5. How long have you known this person? __________________________________________6. How did the two of you meet? _________________________________________________7. Why do you like this person? __________________________________________________8. What do you think your friend likes best about you? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

regroup and share information in groupsthen share information as a class

Listen to song "That's What Friends Are For"Have students discuss and write lyrics that they heard/rememberDiscuss together and transcribe on board

Pass out lyrics and listen again

"That's What Friends Are For"by Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Gladys Knight1985

And I never thought I'd feel this way And as far as I'm concerned I'm glad I got the chance to say That I do believe I love youAnd if I should ever go awayWell then close your eyes and tryTo feel the way we do todayAnd then if you can remember...

Keep smiling, keep shiningKnowing you can always count on me for sureThat's what friends are forFor good times, and bad times I'll be on your side forevermoreThat's what friends are for

Well you came and opened meAnd now there's so much more I seeAnd so by the way I thank youOh and then for the times when we're apartWell then close your eyes and knowThese words are coming from my heartAnd then if you can remember...oh

Keep smiling, keep shiningKnowing you can always count on me for sureThat's what friends are forIn good times, in bad times I'll be on your side forevermoreThat's what friends are for

Read and discuss Talk it Up p.13 Expressing an opinion politely Do Talk It Up p.14--Rank statementsTalk it Up p.15 Practice Agreeing and Disagreeingfor each statement have students respond with a statement that shows 1) agreement, 2) indirect disagreement and 3) direct disagreement

(Give this as HW if there isn't enough time)

How would you express your opinion in each of these situations?

1. Your young child is climbing onto a chair that is about to tip over.

directly indirectly

What would you say?

2. Your best friend tells you that he is going to buy a new jacket tomorrow, but yesterday he told you that he doesn't have enough money to pay his rent this month.

directly indirectly

What would you say?

3. Your elderly neighbor wants you to climb up her ladder and get her cat off of her roof, but the ladder looks old and looks like it might break.

directly indirectly

What would you say?

4. Your new co-worker (who started this week) wants to borrow $600 from you until the next pay day.

directly indirectly

What would you say?

5. Your cousin wants you to help him move into a new apartment on a day that you will be very busy. He hasn't talked to you since the last time he needed to ask you for a big favor.

directly indirectly

What would you say?

discuss answers in groupsdiscuss answers together

Jun 01 Th

(In groups) discuss answers to these questions

How would you express your opinion in each of these situations?1. Your young child is climbing onto a chair that is about to tip over.

directly indirectlyWhat would you say?

2. Your best friend tells you that he is going to buy a new jacket tomorrow, but yesterday he told you that he doesn't have enough money to pay his rent this month.

directly indirectlyWhat would you say?

3. Your elderly neighbor wants you to climb up her ladder and get her cat off of her roof, but the ladder looks old and looks like it might break.

directly indirectlyWhat would you say?

4. Your new co-worker (who started this week) wants to borrow $600 from you until the next pay day.directly indirectly

What would you say?

5. Your cousin wants you to help him move into a new apartment on a day that you will be very busy. He hasn't talked to you since the last time he needed to ask you for a big favor.

directly indirectlyWhat would you say?

discuss answers togetherwrite examples on the board of direct and indirect responses for each

Give each student a statement(in pairs) agree/disagree (directly or indirectly) with each statement and tell whypretend the student believes his/her statementthen switch statements and find a new partner

It’s important to know more than one language.16-year-olds are too young to drive a car safely.People should get married before they are 25 years old.People are happier if they have a large family.Swimming is good exercise.Photographs can help you remember the past.People need love in order to be happy.Family is more important than friends.It’s better to live in an apartment than in a house.Women are smarter than men.Education is more important than good health.Pets are a waste of money.It is easy to make new friends in a new country.Television news is honest.Brown is the prettiest hair color.Every home needs a computer.

LOFT visit: myefa.org

Jun 06 Tu

Pretend that your friend says this to you: For your birthday, I'm going to get you a leather jacket. Which do you prefer, brown or black?In your group--Pretend that you really don't like to wear leather jackets, but you don't want to hurt your friend's feelings. Write an indirect response.

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Listen to RAAI Book 1 p.2 “The Smell of Bread”Discuss what you heard

The Smell Of Bread

A baker lives in a ____________ town. Every day he makes bread at his ________________. His ____________, brown bread is _________________. It has a __________________ smell.

Every ________________ Gabriel sits down ________________ the bakery and smells the bread. Gabriel is a ________________. He doesn't have ________________ money to buy the bread, but he _______________________.

One _________________ day the baker sees Gabriel __________________ the bread. He gets very ________________. "You are ___________________ the smell of my bread," he says. "You can't do that! You __________ pay me for it!"

"I'm not ________________ the bread," answers Gabriel. "I don't ____________________ just to smell it."

"Yes, you do," says the baker.

"Let's __________ judge," says Gabriel.

The judge ________________ Gabriel and the baker. "This is a ______________________," he says. He sits and ________________.

After ______________________ the judge asks Gabriel, "Do you have any money?" Gabriel __________________ a little bag with _________________________ in it. "Shake the bag, Gabriel," says the judge. Gabriel shakes the bag and the ___________________________.

"Listen to _____________________________, Baker," says the judge. "The _____________ of Gabriel's money ________________ for the smell of your bread."

A baker lives in a small town. Every day he makes bread at his bakery. His thick, brown bread is delicious. It has a wonderful smell.

Every morning Gabriel sits down in front of the bakery and smells the bread. Gabriel is a poor man. He doesn't have enough money to buy the bread, but he loves the smell.

One winter day the baker sees Gabriel smelling the bread. He gets very angry. "You are stealing the smell of my bread," he says. "You can't do that! You must pay me for it!"

"I'm not eating the bread," answers Gabriel. "I don't have to pay just to smell it."

"Yes, you do," says the baker.

"Let's ask the judge," says Gabriel.

The judge listens to Gabriel and the baker. "This is a difficult problem," he says. He sits and thinks.

After two hours the judge asks Gabriel, "Do you have any money?" Gabriel takes out a little bag with ten pennies in it. "Shake the bag, Gabriel," says the judge. Gabriel shakes the bag and the coins jingle.

"Listen to the sound of the coins, Baker," says the judge. "The sound of Gabriel's money pays for the smell of your bread."

Answer these questions1. Where does the baker live?2. Why doesn’t Gabriel buy any bread?3. Why does the baker get angry?4. Who wants to ask the judge?5. Who do you think likes the judge's decision more, the Baker or Gabriel?6. Why?

The Dishonest DoctorAn old lady suddenly became blind. A doctor told her he would cure her if she gave him a lot of money. She said she would give him the

money after she was cured.So the doctor came to her house every day to treat her. But he was not honest. He was a thief. Every day he took away something that belonged to the old lady--

first the boxes, then the chairs, then even the tables until the rooms were empty. But he gave the lady good medicine and she eventually got her sight back.

"Now," said the doctor, "give me my money.""No, I won't," said the lady.So the doctor took her to court. But the lady told the judge, "I told the doctor I would pay him after I was cured. But I am not completely

cured. Before I was blind, I could see tables and chairs and boxes in my house. Now I can only see empty rooms. So I am not completely cured."

The judge understood and smiled.He told the doctor, "Unless you can make the lady see all her tables and chairs and boxes, she does not

have to pay you." That night the doctor went and put back all the things he had taken from the lady's house.

Jun 08 Th

Listen once to first paragraph of RAAI Book 2 “A Special Teacher”have students circle the words they hear

Circle the words that you hear.dust apron harp fractions fours eatingdesk glove sharp actions force reachingdusk oven shark factors fourths teachingcompare answersdiscuss together

in groups discuss what you heard in first paragraph

discuss togetherlisten again

(In groups) try to put these sentences in a logical orderThis helped the students be successful. Most of his students came from low-income Latino families. He tried to make learning fun. Some people didn't think these students could learn much. From 1974 to 1991, Mr. Escalante was a teacher at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles. They quickly learned math!They didn't have much money, and they spoke Spanish at home. He gave them math problems about sports, dating, shopping, and other things the teenagers liked. But Mr. Escalante knew they could learn. listen to second paragraph to check answers

listen to the third paragraphthen ask groups to discuss this question:How do you think Mr. Escalante will show them?

Have students read these questions and then listen for the answersRead these questions and then listen for the answers.Who usually takes this calculus test?_____________________________________________________________________________How long did Mr. Escalante’s team study?_____________________________________________________________________________When did Mr. Escalante’s team study?_____________________________________________________________________________Why did Mr. Escalante help his students study so much?_____________________________________________________________________________

Listen and correct the mistakes in this paragraph.In the spring of 1992, Mr. Escalante's students took the test. They all took it and passed! What a

surprise! But some people believed they cheated. They saw the students copy the correct answers from other students' papers. So the students took the test home. And they passed again! The students proved to themselves and their families that, with ganas, they could do it. With desire, heart work, and the help of their math teacher, they succeeded.

pass out text and listen to whole storyhave groups talk about their most influential teacher in their country.

A Special TeacherJaime Escalante stood in front of his class. He was wearing an apron and a chef's hat. There were three

apples on his desk, and he was cutting them into pieces with a sharp knife. But he wasn't (teaching) cooking. He was (teaching) math. Mr. Escalante wanted his students to learn fractions, so he was cutting the apples into thirds, fourths, and eighths.

From 1974 to 1991, Mr. Escalante was a teacher at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles. Most of his students came from low-income Latino families. They didn't have much money, and they spoke Spanish at home. Some people didn't think these students could learn much. But Mr. Escalante knew they could learn. He tried to make learning fun. He gave them math problems about sports, dating, shopping, and other things the teenagers liked. This helped the students be successful. They quickly learned math!

Mr. Escalante wanted his students to love learning. He wanted them to have a strong desire or wish to learn. The Spanish word for a strong desire is ganas. Mr. Escalante told his students that, with ganas, they could do anything. But telling them wasn't enough. He had to show them.

He began to teach them calculus, an advanced type of math. He wanted them to take a calculus test that only the top 3% of students in the United States take. The test is difficult, so Mr. Escalante helped his students study every day for a whole year. Before school, during school, after school, and even on Saturday mornings, they studied calculus together.

In the spring of 1982, Mr. Escalante's students took the test. They all did well and passed! What a success! But some people thought they cheated. They thought the students copied the correct answers from other students' papers. So the students took the test again. And they passed again! The students proved to themselves and their community that, with ganas, they could do anything. With desire, hard work, and the help of their great teacher, they succeeded.

Give each student a statement(in pairs) agree/disagree (directly or indirectly) with each statement and tell whypretend the student believes his/her statementthen switch statements and find a new partner

It’s important to know more than one language.16-year-olds are too young to drive a car safely.People should get married before they are 25 years old.People are happier if they have a large family.Swimming is good exercise.Photographs can help you remember the past.People need love in order to be happy.Family is more important than friends.It’s better to live in an apartment than in a house.Women are smarter than men.Education is more important than good health.Pets are a waste of money.It is easy to make new friends in a new country.Television news is honest.Brown is the prettiest hair color.Every home needs a computer.