3C - Homework for Friday, October 6

For Friday, October 6

Complete the exercises on pages 10-11 of Best Shots 2.

Exercise 1) think of pros and cons of staying in a campsite vs. staying in a hotel.  Be prepared to talk in groups about this topic.

Exercise 2) Use the verbs from the word bank in the sentences.  You may have to change the form of the verb (3PS, tense)

Exercise 3)  Write full questions using the words given.  Form a short answer according to the instructions.

Exercise 4) NOUNS, VERBS, ADJECTIVES - Try this exercise!  We'll go over it in class :-)

7C - Homework for Monday, October 2

For Monday, October 2:

Task 1) Look at the talking points for global warming in your Trauner textbook (Englisch für die neue standardisierte Reife- und Diplomprüfung) - pages 52-54.  Note the vocabulary used to describe the causes and effects of global warming (p. 50-51).

Task 2) Look at the "Future is Green" in Focus on Modern Technology 3 (the purple book) pages 76-77.  Be able to describe the potential consequences of global warming for Austria (cartoons, p. 76, ex. 1) and be able to describe the "greenhouse effect" in your own words (p. 77, graphic and ex. 2)

Abend HTL - Correct the sentences

I was on a city trip to vienna for a couple of days (1)

I could say i’m really into it, that’s why I don’t think it’s a bad thing that i haven’t much free time (4)

I spent my summer holidays with my Family in Croatia where we have a motorboat since 5 years (4).

It was a beautiful week, we spend a lot of time at the beach, admired the old town, and visit the national park (3).

In my second week of my holiday my girlfried and i flew to spain on the island of Mallorca (4+)

I grudge you because you spend a long time in the USA!

After this we went in a museum who’s called “Body World.” (1)

At first I thought it was grilling somebody but it was a forest fire (1)

In this two weeks my girlfriend and I drove to vienna for visiting her mother. (3)

I did a lot of things with my friends.  A lot of activities in the great outdoors. (combine the sentences)

5C/6C - Homework for Monday, October 2

1) Consider the following:  Students at the HTL Trieben go on Vienna Week in the second form, Sport Week in the third form and Language Week in the fourth form.

Why is it so important for students to participate in these activities during their school years?  What do they learn that they can use in the future?  How do these experiences enrich (bereichern) your life?

1C - Group B - Homework for Friday, September 29

Task 1)  Fill out the timetable on page 10 of your textbook
Task 2)  Be prepared to talk about your school timetable/schedule.
Task 3)  Be able to talk about your favourite and least favourite subjects in school.

1C - Homework for Week of October 2

Group A:  Wednesday, October 4
Task 1) Be prepared to talk about your school timetable/schedule.
Task 2)  Be able to talk about your favourite and least favourite subjects in school.
Task 3) Do "Do You Remember?" on pages 14-15

Group B:  Thursday, October 5
Task 1) Do "Do You Remember?" on pages 14-15

5C - In class, Wednesday, September 27

SPEAKING TASK –

Explain what global warming is and how it is caused
Outline the connection between global warming and the weather (globally and locally)
Describe the consequences of such weather events
Give your personal point of view regarding the environmental future of planet Earth

3J - September 26 In-Class

http://wheeldecide.com/

ALL SPEAKING IS STORYTELLING
Tell a story about your Sportwoche.  Talk for at least two minutes.  Don’t go over three.  Add your own details. Do not simply repeat what everyone else has said.

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS YOU CAN INCLUDE

Describe the day you traveled to Faak am See
Describe check-in, the accommodations and your room
Describe the facilities (Einrichtungen)
Who did you room with (NOT sleep with)?
Describe the meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and the food
Describe the weather
Describe the sports offerings
Describe your sports experience (what and why did you choose the sport you did)
Describe what you did during the evenings
Describe when a student got injured
Describe the funniest thing that happened during the week
Describe the worst part of the week for you
Describe the highlight of your week


Here's an outline in case you get stuck:
1.  The trip there (Hinreise)
2.  Accommodations (Unterkunft)
3.  Food
4.  Activities - Sports
5.  Free time
6.  The trip home
7.  What was your favorite part & why?

3C - Homework for Friday, September 29

For Friday, September 29

Task 1) Be able to give a short presentation about stress.  Talk for about 3 minutes.

What stress factors do teenagers have?
How do teenagers act when they have too much stress?
What are some ways to reduce stress (Stress abbauen)?

If you need some inspiration, check out this video!

7C - Homework for Friday, September 29

Task 1)  Work up talking points about hurricanes and global warming.  Be prepared to give a monologue about hurricanes. Answer questions like: What causes global warming? What are the consequences of global warming? How are hurricanes formed?  where are hurricanes formed? , when do hurricanes form?, what are the consequences of a hurricane (human toll, property damage, infrastructure, etc), where is the most dangerous place to be in a hurricane and why? How are hurricanes and global warming connected? Why are hurricanes becoming stronger?why is global warming a concern for the future of hurricanes? Include enough details to talk for 3-4 minutes. Remember, all speaking is story-telling!

(And everything you read or watch is input!

Task 2)  Read the Beurteilungskriterien for 4C - sign it and have your parents sign it.  Bring it to the English lesson on Friday!

Abend HTL - Homework for Thursday, September 28

Prepare a 3-4 minute presentation of your choice.  Remember to include:

Introduction -
Welcome your audience
Give an overview of your topice

Body - answer the questions Who What Where When Why How
use lots of good details
Try to use linking words

Conclusion - What do you want your audience to take away from your presentation?
Don't forget to ask for questions

REMEMBER:  ALL SPEAKING IS STORYTELLING!

1C - Supplierstunde September 21

http://international.okanagan.bc.ca/pronunciation/
http://international.okanagan.bc.ca/pronunciation/eslp025unit06.pdf

5C - Homework for Wednesday, September 27

Task 1)  Work up talking points about hurricanes and global warming.  Be prepared to give a monologue about hurricanes. Answer questions like: How are they formed,  where they form, when they form, what are the consequences of a hurricane (human toll, property damage, infrastructure, etc), where is the most dangerous place to be in a hurricane and why? why is global warming a concern for the future of hurricanes? Include enough details to talk for 3-4 minutes. Remember, all speaking is story-telling!

(And everything you read or watch is input!

Task 2) Students should take the initiative and rewrite their blog entries (this time for Extra Credit!).  Hand in the original and a correction on LINED PAPER with KORREKTURRAND.  Turn in on Wednesday, September 27.

5C - Homework for Thursday, September 21

Task 1) Read the article Scientists Say Warming making Storms Wetter (online http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/29/scientists-climate-change-could-cause-storms-like-harvey.html).  Be able to give a summary (orally; answer the questions "who? What? Where? When? Why? How?)

Task 2)  Look up photographs/stories of Hurricane Katrina OR Hurricane Harvey OR Hurricane Irma.  Be able to talk about the human cost of global warming.

1C - Homework for Wednesday, September 27 bzw 28

Task 1) on page 12 of the textbook (Focus on Modern Technology 1), fill out the self-assessment (Exercise 7) Online at http://www.veritas.at/sbo/ebook/px/30476/files/assets/basic-html/index.html#12.

Task 2) on page 13 of FMT 1, learn the vocabulary for different school subjects, different careers, different nationalities and languages. Online at http://www.veritas.at/sbo/ebook/px/30476/files/assets/basic-html/index.html#13
 Hint:  Fertigungstechnik = Manufacturing

3C - Homework for Friday, September 22

For Friday, September 22

Task 1) Identify the stress factors in your life.  Make a list.
Task 2) How do you act when there is too much stress?  Make a list
Task 3) What do you do to reduce stress (Stress abbauen)?  Make a list

4C - Homework for Friday, September 22

For Friday, September 22

Task 1) Read the text you received in class (either http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/09/08/547839207/hurricanes-a-science-primer or http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/29/scientists-climate-change-could-cause-storms-like-harvey.html)

Task 2) Mark the words you don't know

Task 3) try to guess the meanings of the words in context

Task 4) If you absolutely need to know the meaning of the word for the text, make a list of these words so you can study them.

Task 5) Be able to give a summary of your text in English.

3J - Homework for Tuesday, September 26

Homework for Tuesday, September 26

Task 1)  Be able to talk about Sports Week in detail!  WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN WHY HOW?
Examples:  How did you travel to Faak am See?  When did you arrive? Where did you stay?  Who did you room with (NOT "sleep with")?  What was your room like?  How was the weather?  What did you eat for breakfast/lunch/dinner?  Which sports did you choose?  Why did you choose the sports you did?  What did you do in the evenings?  What was the funniest thing that happened?  Who got injured?  What was the highlight of your week?

3C - Homework for Monday, September 18

For Monday, September 18

Task 1 - Look at handout from Thursday.  What are your expectations for this chapter?
Task 2 - Finish the worksheet you received in class (simple questions)

7C - Homework for Monday, September 18

For Monday, September 18

Task 1) Look for pictures and stories (in ENGLISH) about Hurricane Katrina OR Hurricane Harvey OR Hurricane Irma.  Be prepared to talk about hurricanes in class!

ABEND HTL - Homework for Thursday, September 21

Task 1) Write a comment in response to the blog entry here: https://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.co.at/2017/09/abend-htl-summer-vacation-blog.html (you may write this text in your activity journal OR directly on the blog!)

Task 2) Read through the text "Hurricanes: A Science Primer" (online:  http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/09/08/547839207/hurricanes-a-science-primer) and mark the vocabulary you don't know.

4C - Homework for Friday, September 15

Task 1) Bring your textbook, Focus on Modern Technology 3 (purple book) to class
Task 2) do the vocabulary exercise on climate change (handout in class)

3C - Homework for Friday, September 15

For Friday, September 15

Task 1) fill out the vocabulary exercise on the handout you received during the lesson on Thursday (different types of holidays)

3J - Homework for Friday, September 15

Task 1) Consider whether you want to take an English Freigegenstand (1-2 Wochenstunden am Nachmittag).

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1C - Homework for Week of September 18

Task 1) Be prepared to introduce the person you interviewed.  We will do a speaking exercise in the NEXT lesson.

 This is the order you should give your introduction (you may, of course, add more details!): 

a.    I interviewed ______________________. 

b.    S/he lives in _____________________.

c.    S/he was born on the ______________________ of __________________ in _________.

d.    S/he has _______________ brothers and _________________ sisters.

e.    In his/her free time, s/he likes to __________________________________.

f.     His/Her favorite TV show is _______________________.

g.    S/he would like to visit ____________________ some day.

h.    His/Her favorite school subject is _____________________________.

1C - What do you need for English class?

A4 Hefte x 3 (liniert, Korrekturrand)
     1) für Schulübungen und Notizen im Unterricht
     2) für Hausübungen
     3) für Textverbesserungen

5C - Homework for Week of September 18

Task 1) Fill out the vocabulary exercise (Keywords) you received in the break on Thursday.  Think of other words you might need to discuss CLIMATE CHANGE.

Task 2) Consider the questions on the handout (Starting Off/Individual Work).  Be able to discuss CURRENT EVENTS in GLOBAL WARMING/CLIMATE CHANGE.

5C - Tasks for Thursday, September 14 (in class)

You are working as an English language assistant in Japan, where they learn only to read and write English.  You are giving a talk about the benefits of learning to speak a language.  In your talk you should:

·         * Give reasons why speaking is a more useful communication skill than writing (think in terms of professional and private life)

·         * Explain what skills are needed to pass the English oral Matura

·        *  Suggest ways in which Japanese students can improve their English speaking skills (remember, you are their English language assistant!)

You are speaking (in English!) to the lower classes at the HTL about their English requirement.  You need to make sure they understand that, even though most students choose the oral Matura, they still need to have good writing skills.  In your talk you should:

·         * Outline the benefits of being able to write in English (think in terms of professional and private life)

·         * Explain what skills are needed to pass a written English test at the Matura level

·         * Suggest ways in which HTL students can improve their written English 

3J - Homework for Thursday, September 14

Task 1) Bring a visual aid that you can use to talk about your summer holidays

Task 2) Mark vocabulary which you don't know in the text "Hurricanes: A Science Primer" (Online version here:  http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/09/08/547839207/hurricanes-a-science-primer)

5C - For Thursday, September 14

For Thursday September 14, prepare a monologue about expectations for written and spoken English at the B2 level.  Use the article you prepared for Wednesday, and the assessment scales for writing (http://daten.schule.at/dl/srdp_scale_b2_2011-05-18.pdf) and speaking (https://www.lsr-stmk.gv.at/de/Documents/Analytic%20Scale%20B2.pdf).

Students will be chosen randomly to present their monologue for feedback.  This is part of your speaking assessment for the semester.  Failure to present will result in a "zero."

1C - Homework for Thursday, September 14

1) Read the text about Luka (online http://www.veritas.at/sbo/ebook/px/30476/files/assets/basic-html/index.html#9)

2) Write a similar text in which you introduce yourself to the English teacher.  Write on lined paper!
(Schreiben Sie einen ähnlichen Text, in dem Sie sich ihrer Englischlehrerin vorstellen.  Verwenden nur liniertes Papier).

N.B. If you need vocabulary for school subjects or your dream job, see page 13 online (http://www.veritas.at/sbo/ebook/px/30476/files/assets/basic-html/index.html#13)

4C - Homework for Friday, September 15

Task 1) Bring FMT 3
Task 2) Do the vocabulary exercise (handout) to prepare for climate change discussion

3C - Homework for Thursday, September 14

For Thursday, September 14

Task 1:  Bring a visual aid from home that you can use to talk about your summer holidays.
Task 2:  Be able to talk about your summer holidays in detail (answer the questions:  who? what? where? when? why? how?)

5C - Homework for Wednesday, September 13

Homework for Wednesday, September 13 -

Task 1) work through the worksheet you got in class.
Task 2) Read the article "Better communication is worth your time" (online version here: http://www.nickwestergaard.com/communication-worth-your-time).
Task 3) Be able to talk about the advice in the article and apply it to your English class.  Use vocabulary given on the handout.

Correction of blog entry:

WHERE DID THE SUMMER GO?

Is anyone else bummed that summer is over?

I  actually enjoyed my summer holidays this year.  Usually I am totally exhausted at the end of the semester and it takes me weeks to catch up on sleep.  As a result I have no desire to do anything for school.  However this summer was different. I took time to sort through two years of school papers.  Moreover I was able to plan for the next school year.

The highlight of the summer for me was my family’s annual trip to Minnesota where we rented a cabin.  My parents, who are getting on in years, live in Iowa, so we drove 500 miles over two days to the North Shore of Lake Superior.  While we were there we simply relaxed – we went out to eat, played cards, went canoeing, and read books which I never have time for during the school year.  We even saw the solar eclipse! 

But all good things must come to an end.  I am happy to be back at school where I can finally practice my work-life balance skills.  Of course, there will be challenges but I think it is going to be a good year.  What do you think?

Abend HTL - Summer Vacation Blog (corrected version)

WHERE DID THE SUMMER GO?

Is anyone else bummed that summer is over?

I  actually enjoyed my summer holidays this year.  Usually I am totally exhausted at the end of the semester and it takes me weeks to catch up on sleep.  As a result I have no desire to do anything for school.  However this summer was different. I took time to sort through two years of school papers.  Moreover I was able to plan for the next school year.

The highlight of the summer for me was my family’s annual trip to Minnesota where we rented a cabin.  My parents live in Iowa, so we had to drive 500 miles over two days to the North Shore of Lake Superior.  While we were there we simply relaxed – we went out to eat, played cards, went canoeing, and read books which I never have time for during the school year.  We even saw the solar eclipse! 

But all good things must come to an end.  I am happy to be back at school where I can finally practice my work-life balance skills.  Of course, there will be challenges but I think it is going to be a good year.  What do you think?