1C - Questions about coronavirus
Work on sports terminology and texts
Talk about online exercises
TAKE YOUR TEXTBOOKS HOME
DOWNLOAD CONTEXT HTL 1 ON DIGI4SCHOOL
8C - Questions about coronavirus
Short Sprachverwendung quiz
Talk about online exercises
TAKE YOUR TEXTBOOKS HOME
DOWNLOAD TRAUNER ON DIGI4SCHOOL?
6C - Talk about coronavirus myths
Talk about online exercises
TAKE YOUR TEXTBOOKS HOME
DOWNLOAD BEST SHOTS ON DIGI4SCHOOL
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
Coronavirus Myths Fact-Checked - The Guardian
COVID-19 Live Ticker
Snopes Coronavirus Fact-Checking Collection
Wikipedia Coronavirus Misinformation Page
Coronavirus Infopoint - Austria
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-new-coronavirus-isn-t-like-the-flu-but-they-have-one-big-thing-in-common
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
2ZBMI - Homework for Tuesday, March 17
We are going to start the "What's Cooking" unit.
First of all, work through the vocabulary on pages 57-58
Then read about National cuisines (page 58) and do the Individual Work exercise on page 59.
After that, look up a recipe in English for one of the dishes on page 59. Maybe you can find a video that shows you how to make it! (put the link in the comments). Be able to tell the class how to make this dish (what ingredients you need, what equipment you need, how much time it takes to make).
LOOKING AHEAD (in case you are stuck at home because of Covid-19)
Do Individual Work on page 60. Include the words beer, pork, chicken, veal.
On page 61, learn the cooking verbs (boil, grill, fry, deep-fry, bake, chop, slice, season)
On page 61, write a recipe for your favorite Austrian dish in English.
Read about Vegetarianism (page 62-63)
Read about Junk Food (page 63-64).
If you can find "Supersize Me" online, watch it!
IN YOUR WORKBOOK
Review the formation and use of the PRESENT PERFECT TENSE (page 86)
Do exercises pp. 51-52
If you want a real challenge, do CHALLENGE 4 on page 54)
First of all, work through the vocabulary on pages 57-58
Then read about National cuisines (page 58) and do the Individual Work exercise on page 59.
After that, look up a recipe in English for one of the dishes on page 59. Maybe you can find a video that shows you how to make it! (put the link in the comments). Be able to tell the class how to make this dish (what ingredients you need, what equipment you need, how much time it takes to make).
LOOKING AHEAD (in case you are stuck at home because of Covid-19)
Do Individual Work on page 60. Include the words beer, pork, chicken, veal.
On page 61, learn the cooking verbs (boil, grill, fry, deep-fry, bake, chop, slice, season)
On page 61, write a recipe for your favorite Austrian dish in English.
Read about Vegetarianism (page 62-63)
Read about Junk Food (page 63-64).
If you can find "Supersize Me" online, watch it!
IN YOUR WORKBOOK
Review the formation and use of the PRESENT PERFECT TENSE (page 86)
Do exercises pp. 51-52
If you want a real challenge, do CHALLENGE 4 on page 54)
6C - Homework for Thursday, March 12
Take a look at this interactive site about fake news: https://money.cnn.com/interactive/media/the-macedonia-story/ and be able to answer these questions:
What is the purpose of fake news?
What is clickbait?
How is fake news spread?
What are some examples of fake news stories?
What are the most dangerous fake news stories?
How can you tell if a news story is fake?
What is fact-checking?
What are some websites that can help you fact check?
Monday, March 9, 2020
4C -Homework for Friday, March 13
Using the text on pages 126-127, do the following exercises to get the most of out of the topic.
1) p. 126-127, ex. 2 (done in class)
2) p. 128, ex. 3, ex. 4a, ex. 5a (vocabulary!!)
3) p. 129, ex. 5b (Sprachverwendung!)
If you have not watched the Fake News video (https://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.com/2020/03/4c-homework-for-friday-march-6.html), do it NOW!!
Looking ahead: Monday, March 23, there will be a Sprachverwendung quiz using vocabulary, grammar, idioms/phrasal verbs/collocations over topics we have covered THIS semester (polar bears, coronavirus, fake news
1) p. 126-127, ex. 2 (done in class)
2) p. 128, ex. 3, ex. 4a, ex. 5a (vocabulary!!)
3) p. 129, ex. 5b (Sprachverwendung!)
If you have not watched the Fake News video (https://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.com/2020/03/4c-homework-for-friday-march-6.html), do it NOW!!
Looking ahead: Monday, March 23, there will be a Sprachverwendung quiz using vocabulary, grammar, idioms/phrasal verbs/collocations over topics we have covered THIS semester (polar bears, coronavirus, fake news
10C - In Class, Monday, March 9
If you're not actively talking to Dr. Sandrock about a text, you should work up talking points for the following monologue/dialogue.
THEMENBEREICH: Sport and Health
You are working abroad for an NGO in the inner city of Harlem, New York City. You are giving a talk to young adults and their guardians about living a healthy lifestyle. These kids are often poor, live with their grandparents or a foster family (Pflegefamilie) and they don't have a lot of support at home.
INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN (4-5 Minutes)
In your monologue you should:
* describe what a healthy lifestyle consists of
* analyse the benefits of daily exercise for general health
* suggest bad habits that young people should avoid in order to live a long, healthy life
INTERACTION (5-6 minutes)
After your presentation, one of the grandparents comes up to you and wants to know more about the topic.
In your dialogue you should:
* find out more about the foods her grandchild eats
* give information about cooking meals at home
* advise proper hygiene for avoiding viruses like COVID-19
THEMENBEREICH: Sport and Health
You are working abroad for an NGO in the inner city of Harlem, New York City. You are giving a talk to young adults and their guardians about living a healthy lifestyle. These kids are often poor, live with their grandparents or a foster family (Pflegefamilie) and they don't have a lot of support at home.
INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN (4-5 Minutes)
In your monologue you should:
* describe what a healthy lifestyle consists of
* analyse the benefits of daily exercise for general health
* suggest bad habits that young people should avoid in order to live a long, healthy life
INTERACTION (5-6 minutes)
After your presentation, one of the grandparents comes up to you and wants to know more about the topic.
In your dialogue you should:
* find out more about the foods her grandchild eats
* give information about cooking meals at home
* advise proper hygiene for avoiding viruses like COVID-19
10C - Lernstoff for the Schularbeit, Monday, March 16
FORMAT:
Two hours (Mini-Matura)
Listening
Reading
Writing (definitely a leaflet!)
LIKELY TOPICS SINCE THE LAST SA
Internet of Things
Advertising
How to succeed at Matura
Sound of Music
Diplomarbeit
Coronavirus
TEXT TYPES
Leaflet (definitely)
Article
Blog Comment
Blog Entry
E-Mail/Letter
Report
Two hours (Mini-Matura)
Listening
Reading
Writing (definitely a leaflet!)
LIKELY TOPICS SINCE THE LAST SA
Internet of Things
Advertising
How to succeed at Matura
Sound of Music
Diplomarbeit
Coronavirus
TEXT TYPES
Leaflet (definitely)
Article
Blog Comment
Blog Entry
E-Mail/Letter
Report
Friday, March 6, 2020
8C - Homework for Thursday, March 12
1) Look over your notes/textbook about human rights, social media, Ocean Cleanup and any other topics we've discussed THIS semester. You could see vocabulary, grammar, phrases on the quiz (Sprachverwendung)
2) Prepare remarks to do a social media monologue.
3) Use the following Aufgabenstellung to work up a monologue for Human Rights
You are spending a year as an exchange student in Australia. In class you are doing a presentation on human rights.
Individual Long Turn (4-5 minutes)
In your presentation you should
- outline facts about the Declaration of Human Rights and its basic ideas
- interpret the pictures in connection with the topic
- exemplify violations of human rights throughout history
- illustrate the situation of minorities in our world
Interaction (5-6 minutes)
After the presentation your English form teacher discusses the issue of immigrations and refugees. Be prepared
- to find out more about the history of immigration in Australia
- illustrate the prejudices and discrimination against immigrants in everyday life
- refer to the issue of refugees in Europe
- state your opinion about the situation of refugees and asylum seekers
- suggest measures to improve their situation
2) Prepare remarks to do a social media monologue.
3) Use the following Aufgabenstellung to work up a monologue for Human Rights
You are spending a year as an exchange student in Australia. In class you are doing a presentation on human rights.
Individual Long Turn (4-5 minutes)
In your presentation you should
- outline facts about the Declaration of Human Rights and its basic ideas
- interpret the pictures in connection with the topic
- exemplify violations of human rights throughout history
- illustrate the situation of minorities in our world
Interaction (5-6 minutes)
After the presentation your English form teacher discusses the issue of immigrations and refugees. Be prepared
- to find out more about the history of immigration in Australia
- illustrate the prejudices and discrimination against immigrants in everyday life
- refer to the issue of refugees in Europe
- state your opinion about the situation of refugees and asylum seekers
- suggest measures to improve their situation
1C - Homework for Thursday, March 12/Friday, March 13
1) finish the worksheet you got in class
2) pages 54-56 - Fitness Myths - Busted! (do the pre-reading, exercise on page 56, and make sure you know the vocabulary for the quiz on Friday, March 13!)
3) do the vocabulary exercise on page 58 (1b). We will do the listening in class on Thursday. You may need this vocabulary for the quiz on Friday, March 13!).
LOOKING FORWARD: There will be a quiz over Sprachverwendung (vocabulary, grammar, short dictation) on Friday, March 13.
2) pages 54-56 - Fitness Myths - Busted! (do the pre-reading, exercise on page 56, and make sure you know the vocabulary for the quiz on Friday, March 13!)
3) do the vocabulary exercise on page 58 (1b). We will do the listening in class on Thursday. You may need this vocabulary for the quiz on Friday, March 13!).
LOOKING FORWARD: There will be a quiz over Sprachverwendung (vocabulary, grammar, short dictation) on Friday, March 13.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
6C - Homework for Thursday, March 5
1) Talk about Super Tuesday/Current events (10 minutes)
2) Prepare a monologue/summary about polar bears
3) Look at vocabular on page 92, 94 of your textbook (Best Shots 3)
4) Fill out the survey on page 88 for yourself (we'll do interviews in class
HEADS UP! There will be a quiz on Tuesday, March 10 (Sprachverwendung - Vocabulary, grammar, phrasal verbs)
2) Prepare a monologue/summary about polar bears
3) Look at vocabular on page 92, 94 of your textbook (Best Shots 3)
4) Fill out the survey on page 88 for yourself (we'll do interviews in class
HEADS UP! There will be a quiz on Tuesday, March 10 (Sprachverwendung - Vocabulary, grammar, phrasal verbs)
1C - Homework for Friday, March 6
Do the homework for Thursday, March 5
1) learn the vocabulary (see handout). Do about 20 words a day (not all at once!)
2) Watch this video about the present perfect tense:
3) Find something you love (hobby, celebrity, etc) to do in English (Lernen ohne Lernen)
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Find examples of sports that can be categorized as:
summer sports
winter sports
team sports
individual sports
indoor sports
outdoor sports
ball sports
water sports
motor sports
extreme sports
1) learn the vocabulary (see handout). Do about 20 words a day (not all at once!)
2) Watch this video about the present perfect tense:
3) Find something you love (hobby, celebrity, etc) to do in English (Lernen ohne Lernen)
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Find examples of sports that can be categorized as:
summer sports
winter sports
team sports
individual sports
indoor sports
outdoor sports
ball sports
water sports
motor sports
extreme sports
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
10C - In Class, Tuesday, March 3
PRACTICE MONOLOGUE/DIALOGUE
After you graduate from the HTL, you are interviewing by Skype for an internship at John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa. The interviewer wants to know more about your qualifications, especially your knowledge of English.
Individual Long Turn: In your monologue you should:
* describe your education at the HTL Trieben (subjects, internship, DA)
* explain the importance of the diploma thesis in your education with so
* suggest ways in which you are the perfect candidate for the internship
Interaction: In your dialogue you should:
* find out more about the position at John Deere
* outline your future career plans
* state how an internship at John Deere would help your career
JOB POSTING: https://jobs.deere.com/job/Waterloo-Part-Time-Student-Manufacturing-Engineering-Waterloo%2C-IA-IA-50703/545252000/
After you graduate from the HTL, you are interviewing by Skype for an internship at John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa. The interviewer wants to know more about your qualifications, especially your knowledge of English.
Individual Long Turn: In your monologue you should:
* describe your education at the HTL Trieben (subjects, internship, DA)
* explain the importance of the diploma thesis in your education with so
* suggest ways in which you are the perfect candidate for the internship
Interaction: In your dialogue you should:
* find out more about the position at John Deere
* outline your future career plans
* state how an internship at John Deere would help your career
JOB POSTING: https://jobs.deere.com/job/Waterloo-Part-Time-Student-Manufacturing-Engineering-Waterloo%2C-IA-IA-50703/545252000/
Monday, March 2, 2020
4C - Homework for Friday, March 6
1) Look at pages 126-128 in your textbook (Context HTL 2) to get the basic talking points and vocabulary for "Fake News"
2) Take a look at this interactive site about fake news: https://money.cnn.com/interactive/media/the-macedonia-story/ and be able to answer these questions:
2) Take a look at this interactive site about fake news: https://money.cnn.com/interactive/media/the-macedonia-story/ and be able to answer these questions:
What is the purpose of fake news?
What is clickbait?
How is fake news spread?
What are some examples of fake news stories?
What are the most dangerous fake news stories?
How can you tell if a news story is fake?
What is fact-checking?
What are some websites that can help you fact check?
Friday, February 28, 2020
1C - Homework for Thursday, March 5
1) learn the vocabulary (see handout). Do about 20 words a day (not all at once!)
2) Watch this video about the present perfect tense:
3) Find something you love (hobby, celebrity, etc) to do in English (Lernen ohne Lernen)
2) Watch this video about the present perfect tense:
3) Find something you love (hobby, celebrity, etc) to do in English (Lernen ohne Lernen)
8C - Homework for Thursday, March 5
1) Be prepared to give a monologue about social networks (see handout)
2) Watch this video which would be a good monologue at the Matura (except it is a little short)
3) Find more videos about Ocean Clean Up and Boyan Slat's new project, Interceptor.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
6C - Homework for Tuesday, March 3
1) Finish the worksheet for Dozens of Polar Bears Invade Russian Town (vocabulary, phrases, spelling, true/false, summary)
2) Watch this video about polar bears:
3) Follow current events - do one or more of the following!
- set your news.google.com to English (read the headlines twice a day, and read an article or two that interest you!)
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) NPR.org. Listen to the podcast "Up First" (ca. 13 minutes a day with the top three stories) or the national news broadcast (4 minutes) twice a day. BONUS: Listen to the podcast "Short Wave" - about 10-13 minutes about science!
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) BBC News.
- bookmark ("Like" on social media) "Now This" (nowthisnews.com) or subscribe to their newsletter go.nowth.is/KnowThis
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) thelocal.at (Austrian news in English)
- just for fun: check out viennawurstelstand.com
We will begin each lesson with a current event discussion for 10 minutes.
2) Watch this video about polar bears:
3) Follow current events - do one or more of the following!
- set your news.google.com to English (read the headlines twice a day, and read an article or two that interest you!)
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) NPR.org. Listen to the podcast "Up First" (ca. 13 minutes a day with the top three stories) or the national news broadcast (4 minutes) twice a day. BONUS: Listen to the podcast "Short Wave" - about 10-13 minutes about science!
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) BBC News.
- bookmark ("Like" on social media) "Now This" (nowthisnews.com) or subscribe to their newsletter go.nowth.is/KnowThis
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) thelocal.at (Austrian news in English)
- just for fun: check out viennawurstelstand.com
We will begin each lesson with a current event discussion for 10 minutes.
4C - Homework for Monday, March 2
Watch this clip from Twin Peaks, and be able summarize it (Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?)
Then read this article and be able to talk about it. https://ew.com/tv/2020/02/24/kyle-maclachlan-twin-peaks-day-tiktok/
Then read this article and be able to talk about it. https://ew.com/tv/2020/02/24/kyle-maclachlan-twin-peaks-day-tiktok/
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
1ZBMI - For Tuesday, February 11
1) Don't forget to follow current events!
2) Look at at least FIVE Super Bowl Commercials at this website: https://superbowl-ads.com/ Be able to describe one commercial IN DETAIL so that a person who hasn't seen it could imagine what it looks like. Then explain what makes it a successful commercial (see list from class)
3) Finish the reading "Extreme Ironing" . We'll go over the answers. Make sure you have FOUR words or fewer in your answers.
4) Bring any questions you have about English, English expectations, English grammar,
2) Look at at least FIVE Super Bowl Commercials at this website: https://superbowl-ads.com/ Be able to describe one commercial IN DETAIL so that a person who hasn't seen it could imagine what it looks like. Then explain what makes it a successful commercial (see list from class)
3) Finish the reading "Extreme Ironing" . We'll go over the answers. Make sure you have FOUR words or fewer in your answers.
4) Bring any questions you have about English, English expectations, English grammar,
February 4 - In Class
Group A - Write a text
Group B - Talk for at least three minutes
* Explain what the Super Bowl is and why it is so popular for advertisements
* Give examples of products that are advertised during the Super Bowl
* Analyse what makes a memorable commercial
* Describe your favorite Super Bowl commercial using the AIDA formula
Group B - Talk for at least three minutes
* Explain what the Super Bowl is and why it is so popular for advertisements
* Give examples of products that are advertised during the Super Bowl
* Analyse what makes a memorable commercial
* Describe your favorite Super Bowl commercial using the AIDA formula
Monday, February 3, 2020
February 3 - In Class
9C - Give a monologue about Super Bowl advertising. In your monologue you should:
* give an overview of the Super Bowl and why it is ideal for advertisers
* give examples of the products that are advertised and the features that make their ads effective
* analyse one ad using the AIDA formula
3C - Talk for at least two minutes about your favorite Super Bowl commercial
* Describe your favorite commercial from this year's Super Bowl
* Explain why you like it (what features made it memorable?)
* Bonus points if you can analyse it using the AIDA formula!
* give an overview of the Super Bowl and why it is ideal for advertisers
* give examples of the products that are advertised and the features that make their ads effective
* analyse one ad using the AIDA formula
3C - Talk for at least two minutes about your favorite Super Bowl commercial
* Describe your favorite commercial from this year's Super Bowl
* Explain why you like it (what features made it memorable?)
* Bonus points if you can analyse it using the AIDA formula!
Thursday, January 30, 2020
All Classes - Week of February 3 - Super Bowl LIV
In all classes, we will talk about the Super Bowl, especially the commercials. You can be prepared by reading or watching the following!
Super Bowl Advertising, 2020: https://www.thestreet.com/lifestyle/sports/how-much-do-super-bowl-commercials-cost
See all the Super Bowl ads, past and present! https://superbowl-ads.com/
54 Fun Facts about Super Bowl LIV: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2020-54-things-you-need-to-know-about-super-bowl-54-fun-facts-for-chiefs-vs-49ers-and-more/
Stats and Predictions: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2873571-super-bowl-2020-49ers-vs-chiefs-box-score-and-stats-predictions
How to stream the Super Bowl for free: https://www.businessinsider.de/international/how-to-stream-super-bowl/?r=US&IR=T
Super Bowl Party recipes: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/g1305/super-bowl-recipe-ideas/
Super Bowl Advertising, 2020: https://www.thestreet.com/lifestyle/sports/how-much-do-super-bowl-commercials-cost
See all the Super Bowl ads, past and present! https://superbowl-ads.com/
54 Fun Facts about Super Bowl LIV: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2020-54-things-you-need-to-know-about-super-bowl-54-fun-facts-for-chiefs-vs-49ers-and-more/
Stats and Predictions: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2873571-super-bowl-2020-49ers-vs-chiefs-box-score-and-stats-predictions
How to stream the Super Bowl for free: https://www.businessinsider.de/international/how-to-stream-super-bowl/?r=US&IR=T
Super Bowl Party recipes: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/g1305/super-bowl-recipe-ideas/
Thursday, January 23, 2020
7C - Homework for Friday, January 24
Make sure you pick a civil rights topic to be expert in! https://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.com/2020/01/7c-list-of-experts-slaverycivil-rights.html
Watch the rest of the Crash Course Slavery video and finish filling out the worksheet you got in the lesson (remember, you can play back at 75% speed if John Green talks too fast!)
Watch the rest of the Crash Course Slavery video and finish filling out the worksheet you got in the lesson (remember, you can play back at 75% speed if John Green talks too fast!)
7C - List of experts - Slavery/Civil Rights
Thomas A. - Ku Klux Klan?
Florian B - Negro League Baseball/Jackie Robinson
OTHER TOPICS
Philipp E. - Rosa Parks and the Bus Boycott
Martin - Emmett Till
Julian - Abraham Lincoln
Thomas K. -
Philipp M. - Little Rock 9
Florian P. - Jim Crow Laws
Max - Martin Luther King Jr
Daniel - Black Panthers
Markus - Brown vs. the Board of Education
Markus - Brown vs. the Board of Education
Fabian S. - Black Lives Matter
Manuel - Underground Railroad
Thomas S - KKK?
Thomas S - KKK?
Dorian - 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
OTHER TOPICS
Freedom Riders
Civil Rights Act of 1964/Desegregation
Mississippi Burning
Malcolm X
Jena 6
Trayvon Martin
Civil Rights Act of 1964/Desegregation
Mississippi Burning
Malcolm X
Jena 6
Trayvon Martin
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
1ZBMI - Homework for Tuesday, January 28
American Football Explained
You can always slow down the playback speed. Try 75% on this video!
Activity Journal: Watch the video. Then write a summary of how American football is played. Write in paragraphs (text burger!). What is your opinion of American football vs European football (soccer)?
You can always slow down the playback speed. Try 75% on this video!
Activity Journal: Watch the video. Then write a summary of how American football is played. Write in paragraphs (text burger!). What is your opinion of American football vs European football (soccer)?
Monday, January 20, 2020
9C - Homework for Tuesday, January 21
TALKING ABOUT THE PROM!
Describe in detail:
- your responsibilty for Maturaball
- the preparations for the Maturaball (publicity, magazine, sponsorship, Polonaise, variety show, decorations, catering, dignitaries)
- the biggest challenge for you personally
- the biggest challenge for the class
- how the Maturaball preparation has affected your routine- the importance of the Maturaball for the HTL Trieben and for the community
And be able to answer these questions:
- What do you think will be the biggest success at the Maturaball this year?
- How much money do you think you will raise?
- What will you do with the money you earn?
- Do you have any tips for the 4th form?
- your responsibilty for Maturaball
- the preparations for the Maturaball (publicity, magazine, sponsorship, Polonaise, variety show, decorations, catering, dignitaries)
- the biggest challenge for you personally
- the biggest challenge for the class
- how the Maturaball preparation has affected your routine- the importance of the Maturaball for the HTL Trieben and for the community
And be able to answer these questions:
- What do you think will be the biggest success at the Maturaball this year?
- How much money do you think you will raise?
- What will you do with the money you earn?
- Do you have any tips for the 4th form?
Ask Dr. Sandrock questions so you know how Austrian Maturaball is similar and different from American "prom."
7C - Homework for Thursday, January 23
We are starting our Civil Rights unit. We'll begin with slavery and the Civil War
(see list of experts here)
Here are some links - look at more than one to see which is the right level for your English!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_during_the_American_Civil_War
http://www.pbs.org/mercy-street/uncover-history/behind-lens/slavery-civil-war/
Here are a bunch of videos about the Civil War. The first one I've linked will give you a good background for the Civil War and Slavery
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/civil-war-era/slavery-and-the-civil-war/v/slavery-and-missouri-compromise-in-early-1800s
WANNA WORK AHEAD? Here is a link to the Khan Academy Civil Rights Unit
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/postwarera/civil-rights-movement/a/introduction-to-the-civil-rights-movement
(see list of experts here)
Here are some links - look at more than one to see which is the right level for your English!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_during_the_American_Civil_War
http://www.pbs.org/mercy-street/uncover-history/behind-lens/slavery-civil-war/
Here are a bunch of videos about the Civil War. The first one I've linked will give you a good background for the Civil War and Slavery
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/civil-war-era/slavery-and-the-civil-war/v/slavery-and-missouri-compromise-in-early-1800s
WANNA WORK AHEAD? Here is a link to the Khan Academy Civil Rights Unit
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/postwarera/civil-rights-movement/a/introduction-to-the-civil-rights-movement
3C - In Class January 20
American Football Explained
You can always slow down the playback speed. Try 75% on this video!
You can always slow down the playback speed. Try 75% on this video!
Friday, January 10, 2020
7C - Homework for Thursday, January 10
1) Find examples of human rights violations in the news (current events!)
2) Compare Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with the Declaration of Human Rights
2) Compare Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with the Declaration of Human Rights
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| https://themicrophone.com.au/index.php/blog/maslow-s-hierarchy-of-needs |
1C - Homework for Thursday, January 16
HOMEWORK for January 16
Be prepared to talk about your hobby on Thursday, January 16. Hobbies should be something constructive: making music, crafts, collecting, cooking, drawing, building models, photography, remote-controlled vehicles, tuning your motorbike, hiking, biking, skiing, bird watching, fishing, billiards, darts, magic tricks, chess, etc. Don't just present "soccer" or "video games" or "hanging out with friends"
Use these questions to make sure your listeners are fully informed.
1) What is your hobby?
2) When did you start this hobby?
3) When do you do your hobby?
4) How many hours a week do you spend on your hobby?
5) Who do you your hobby with, or do you do it alone?
6) What do you need to do this hobby? (special equipment, etc)
7) Is your hobby expensive? How much does it cost?
8) Why do you do this hobby? What sort of satisfaction does it give you?
VOCABULARY YOU MIGHT NEED
I'm interested in
I'm keen on
I enjoy the fresh air
I find it relaxing
I like to spend time outdoors
I play on a team
I belong to a club
I compete
I race
I can spend time with
in my spare time
in my free time
in my leisure time
healthy
energetic
sociable
creative
exciting
fun
excitement
adrenaline rush
competition
Here is a link for talking about your hobbies https://www.english-at-home.com/speaking/talking-about-your-hobbies-in-english/
Be prepared to talk about your hobby on Thursday, January 16. Hobbies should be something constructive: making music, crafts, collecting, cooking, drawing, building models, photography, remote-controlled vehicles, tuning your motorbike, hiking, biking, skiing, bird watching, fishing, billiards, darts, magic tricks, chess, etc. Don't just present "soccer" or "video games" or "hanging out with friends"
Use these questions to make sure your listeners are fully informed.
1) What is your hobby?
2) When did you start this hobby?
3) When do you do your hobby?
4) How many hours a week do you spend on your hobby?
5) Who do you your hobby with, or do you do it alone?
6) What do you need to do this hobby? (special equipment, etc)
7) Is your hobby expensive? How much does it cost?
8) Why do you do this hobby? What sort of satisfaction does it give you?
VOCABULARY YOU MIGHT NEED
I'm interested in
I'm keen on
I enjoy the fresh air
I find it relaxing
I like to spend time outdoors
I play on a team
I belong to a club
I compete
I race
I can spend time with
in my spare time
in my free time
in my leisure time
healthy
energetic
sociable
creative
exciting
fun
excitement
adrenaline rush
competition
Here is a link for talking about your hobbies https://www.english-at-home.com/speaking/talking-about-your-hobbies-in-english/
1C - In Class, Friday, January 10
Today is a QUIET day. Do the following tasks in your textbook. Hand in your textbook at the end of the hour.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, RAISE YOUR HAND!
Task 1) page 42 - in your notebook - make a list of orange words and blue words
Task 2) page 42 - exercise 1 - Wordfields
Task 3) page 43, exercise 2
Task 4) page 44-45 - exercise 2 (TF Justification)
Task 5) GRAMMAR COMPANION, Use Grammar Companion page 15 to learn the difference between adjectives and adverbs
Task 6) page 46, exercise 4
Task 7) HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY - https://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.com/2020/01/1c-homework-for-thursday-january-16.html
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, RAISE YOUR HAND!
Task 1) page 42 - in your notebook - make a list of orange words and blue words
Task 2) page 42 - exercise 1 - Wordfields
Task 3) page 43, exercise 2
Task 4) page 44-45 - exercise 2 (TF Justification)
Task 5) GRAMMAR COMPANION, Use Grammar Companion page 15 to learn the difference between adjectives and adverbs
Task 6) page 46, exercise 4
Task 7) HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY - https://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.com/2020/01/1c-homework-for-thursday-january-16.html
Thursday, January 9, 2020
5C - States for Presentation -Instructions
UNITED STATES FOR PRESENTATION
The United States attracts tourists and immigrants from all over the
world looking for a piece of the American Dream. In your PRESENTATION you
should talk about a US state of your choice – give a little bit of geographical
and historical background but focus on what makes your state interesting! Tourist
attractions, interesting stories, TV shows that are set there, important people
from that state. You MUST INCLUDE AT
LEAST ONE manufacturer that calls the state its home.
Do your research in English! We
will begin presentations Thursday, January 16.
Length: 7 minutes (Pecha Kucha*)
+ questions = maximum 10 minutes. The
main thing is to speak freely (and make it interesting!)
* Pecha Kucha is a presentation technique. You select 20 slides for a Power Point
presentation (no text!). The Power Point
is timed – 20 seconds for each slide.
During that 20 seconds, you speak only about that slide. When the slide switches, you make an
appropriate transition and speak for 20 seconds about the next slide. 20x20 = 400÷60
= 6:40 minutes
Let me know which state you select!
5C - In Class, Thursday, January 9
GROUP A - In EDV Saal - work on your presentation (list HERE). No food or drink. No nonsense. At the end of the lesson, shut down your computer, turn off the lights and leave the computer room.
GROUP B - In 3C - Do research for your presentation on your cell phone. Do not trash the classroom. No nonsense.
HERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRESENTATION: https://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.com/2020/01/5c-states-for-presentation-instructions.html
GROUP B - In 3C - Do research for your presentation on your cell phone. Do not trash the classroom. No nonsense.
HERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRESENTATION: https://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.com/2020/01/5c-states-for-presentation-instructions.html
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
1ZBMI - Homework for Tuesday, January 14
For Tuesday, January 14
1) Do the vocabulary for the chapter "Keeping Fit) p. 46-47 and "Categorizing Sports (p. 48)
2) Write a journal entry about: Elvis Presley OR Extreme Sports: Read this article from Lonely Planet OR watch this video:
3) Follow current events - do one or more of the following!
- set your news.google.com to English (read the headlines twice a day, and read an article or two that interest you!)
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) NPR.org. Listen to the podcast "Up First" (ca. 13 minutes a day with the top three stories) or the national news broadcast (4 minutes) twice a day. BONUS: Listen to the podcast "Short Wave" - about 10-13 minutes about science!
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) BBC News.
- bookmark ("Like" on social media) "Now This" (nowthisnews.com) or subscribe to their newsletter go.nowth.is/KnowThis
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) thelocal.at (Austrian news in English)
- just for fun: check out viennawurstelstand.com
We will begin each lesson with a current event discussion for 10 minutes.
1) Do the vocabulary for the chapter "Keeping Fit) p. 46-47 and "Categorizing Sports (p. 48)
2) Write a journal entry about: Elvis Presley OR Extreme Sports: Read this article from Lonely Planet OR watch this video:
In your ACTIVITY JOURNAL, write a text and include these details (three paragraphs!):
* describe one extreme sport that you have ALREADY TRIED - what was it like?
* describe one extreme sport that you really WANT to try - what do you need to achieve your goal?
* describe one extreme sport that you would NEVER try - explain why!
3) Follow current events - do one or more of the following!
- set your news.google.com to English (read the headlines twice a day, and read an article or two that interest you!)
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) NPR.org. Listen to the podcast "Up First" (ca. 13 minutes a day with the top three stories) or the national news broadcast (4 minutes) twice a day. BONUS: Listen to the podcast "Short Wave" - about 10-13 minutes about science!
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) BBC News.
- bookmark ("Like" on social media) "Now This" (nowthisnews.com) or subscribe to their newsletter go.nowth.is/KnowThis
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) thelocal.at (Austrian news in English)
- just for fun: check out viennawurstelstand.com
We will begin each lesson with a current event discussion for 10 minutes.
7C - Homework for Thursday, January 9
Follow current events - do one or more of the following!
- set your news.google.com to English (read the headlines twice a day, and read an article or two that interest you!)
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) NPR.org. Listen to the podcast "Up First" (ca. 13 minutes a day with the top three stories) or the national news broadcast (4 minutes) twice a day. BONUS: Listen to the podcast "Short Wave" - about 10-13 minutes about science!
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) BBC News.
- bookmark ("Like" on social media) "Now This" (nowthisnews.com) or subscribe to their newsletter go.nowth.is/KnowThis
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) thelocal.at (Austrian news in English)
- just for fun: check out viennawurstelstand.com
We will begin each lesson with a current event discussion for 10 minutes.
- set your news.google.com to English (read the headlines twice a day, and read an article or two that interest you!)
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) NPR.org. Listen to the podcast "Up First" (ca. 13 minutes a day with the top three stories) or the national news broadcast (4 minutes) twice a day. BONUS: Listen to the podcast "Short Wave" - about 10-13 minutes about science!
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) BBC News.
- bookmark ("Like" on social media) "Now This" (nowthisnews.com) or subscribe to their newsletter go.nowth.is/KnowThis
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) thelocal.at (Austrian news in English)
- just for fun: check out viennawurstelstand.com
We will begin each lesson with a current event discussion for 10 minutes.
Have you ever...
3C – HAVE YOU EVER...?
Answer the
questions with lots of detail. Make up one
of your own!
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Have you ever
wondered what life was like was before television? How did kids entertain themselves?
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Have your holidays
ever been ruined before? What happened
and what did you do to save them?
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Have you ever asked for
a Christmas/birthday gift that your parents didn't want you to have? Did you
get it? Was it worth it?
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Have you ever
received a really stupid or embarrassing gift? What was it and who gave it to you?
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Have you ever
touched your tongue to cold metal in winter?
What happened?
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Have you ever
bullied someone / been bullied? Describe the experience here.
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Have you ever gotten
in trouble for something you said (using a dirty word, telling a lie)? What
did you say and what were the consequences?
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Has your family ever
done anything to embarrass you?
Describe what happened!
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Have you ever waited
a long time for something to arrive (a date, a package)? Did it live up to your expectations?
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(Make up one of your
own)
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New Year's Resolutions
Nota bene: The word “solution” is in the word “resolution”. The prefix “re-” means “again.”
So a resolution is a new solution to an old
problem!
SAMPLE SENTENCES
(Be sure to come up with your own!)
CONSTRUCTIONS
WITH INFINITIVES
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||||||
TIME
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SUBJECT + VERB
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INFINITIVE
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QUALIFIER/ADVERB
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PREPOSITION
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ADJECTIVE
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NOUN
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In 2020...
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I resolve ...
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to smoke
to eat
to drink
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less.
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---
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---
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---
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This year...
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I will try ...
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to exercise
to be
to be
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more.
less
more
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---
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---
critical.
understanding.
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----
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I will try
not...
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to smoke
to eat
to drink
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so much
so many
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---
---
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---
---
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tobacco.
marijuana.
junk food.
vodka/Red Bull.
cigarillos.
Doritos.
shots of Jäger.
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I resolve not
...
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to fight
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so much
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with
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my
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parents
brother/sister
classmates
etc
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CONSTRUCTIONS
WITH FUTURE TENSE
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||||||
TIME
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SUBJECT +FUTURE
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QUALIFIER/
ADVERB
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VERB
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ADJECTIVE
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NOUN
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PREPOSITIONAL
PHRASE
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I will...
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successfully
---
carefully
drastically
quickly
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pass
gain
lose
reduce
increase
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my
---
---
my
my
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English class.
self-confidence.
five pounds.
dependence
knowledge
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on the internet.
of English.
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I will
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not
no longer
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pick
ski
curse
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my
---
---
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nose
---
---
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in public.
off piste.
while playing
video games.
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Each student
should write AT LEAST THREE original New Year’s Resolutions –including how
you're going to reinforce/improve your English fluency. Write them decoratively on a piece of
paper. You may illustrate your
resolutions with drawings.
If you don't feel
like getting personal, write a text making AT LEAST THREE predictions for 2020. What will happen in technology, world
events, the environment, politics?
Turn your
resolutions/predictions in at the end of the hour.
9C - Homework for Monday, January 13
For Monday, January 13
1) Do the vocabulary for the chapter in Trauner "Ideas that Change the World"
2) Follow current events - do one or more of the following!
- set your news.google.com to English (read the headlines twice a day, and read an article or two that interest you!)
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) NPR.org. Listen to the podcast "Up First" (ca. 13 minutes a day with the top three stories) or the national news broadcast (4 minutes) twice a day. BONUS: Listen to the podcast "Short Wave" - about 10-13 minutes about science!
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) BBC News.
- bookmark ("Like" on social media) "Now This" (nowthisnews.com) or subscribe to their newsletter go.nowth.is/KnowThis
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) thelocal.at (Austrian news in English)
- just for fun: check out viennawurstelstand.com
We will begin each lesson with a current event discussion for 10 minutes.
1) Do the vocabulary for the chapter in Trauner "Ideas that Change the World"
2) Follow current events - do one or more of the following!
- set your news.google.com to English (read the headlines twice a day, and read an article or two that interest you!)
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) NPR.org. Listen to the podcast "Up First" (ca. 13 minutes a day with the top three stories) or the national news broadcast (4 minutes) twice a day. BONUS: Listen to the podcast "Short Wave" - about 10-13 minutes about science!
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) BBC News.
- bookmark ("Like" on social media) "Now This" (nowthisnews.com) or subscribe to their newsletter go.nowth.is/KnowThis
- bookmark (or "Like" on social media) thelocal.at (Austrian news in English)
- just for fun: check out viennawurstelstand.com
We will begin each lesson with a current event discussion for 10 minutes.
5C - U.S. States for Presentation
GROUP A
Armir - Nevada
Georg - Vermont
Albin - Florida
Max - Hawaii
David - Alabama
Lucas - NY
Gregor - South Carolina
Jakob - Alaska
Raffael - Texas
Fabian H. - California
Kevin - Washington
Fabian K. - Illinois
GROUP B
Jonas - Texas
Fabian L. - Hawaii
Veldina - New York
Martin - Florida
Albin - Kentucky
Sabri - Colorado
Nikola - ???
Marcel - West Virginia
Philipp - Tennessee
Tabea - Arizona
Tobias - California
Paul - Troicher
Armir - Nevada
Georg - Vermont
Albin - Florida
Max - Hawaii
David - Alabama
Lucas - NY
Gregor - South Carolina
Jakob - Alaska
Raffael - Texas
Fabian H. - California
Kevin - Washington
Fabian K. - Illinois
GROUP B
Jonas - Texas
Fabian L. - Hawaii
Veldina - New York
Martin - Florida
Albin - Kentucky
Sabri - Colorado
Nikola - ???
Marcel - West Virginia
Philipp - Tennessee
Tabea - Arizona
Tobias - California
Paul - Troicher
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