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3. What do you do to stay healthy? Are there things that Americans should do to become part of a healthier nation?
4. Families in some countries have many children - maybe 6, 7, or 8. In other countries they have one or two children. What do you think is the ideal family size? Why? Do you think the government has any role in regulating the number of children a family may have?
the next coupecouple of years
MARCH 21, 2015
Welcome to Roger, Annie, Renee and Sara.

Li Jun (Ch)
White
SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2015
1. What do you think about the weather this winter? Do you think our weather is changing? Why do you think it is or is not?
2. Do you think the economy is getting better or worse? Are you feeling better off and have a higher standard of living than your did, say, 5 years ago? Why is this?
3. What do you do to stay healthy? Are there things that Americans should do to become part of a healthier nation?
4. Families in some countries have many children - maybe 6, 7, or 8. In other countries they have one or two children. What do you think is the ideal family size? Why? Do you think the government has any role in regulating the number of children a family may have?
5. Spring is here - it started last Saturday. What plans do you have for the spring and summer? And for the next coupe of years (couple = 2)?
MARCH 21, 2015
Welcome to Roger, Annie, Renee and Sara.
Our topic today: TIME MANAGEMENT and TIME SAVING DEVICES

TODAY
1. Review Homework.
from Ventures Unit 6 - Time
3. Teacher/Student meetings - discuss progress and next cycle class.
4. Let's Talk ! About life - using facts and opinions.
HERE IS THE ANSWER KEY
{GIU4 Answers U122-126.pdf}
2. READINGREADING - OPINION
Read page 76 of the Ventures Book - The Impact of Technology
This article has some opinions and some facts. Please do the exercises on Page 77 section A.
Develop your vocabulary by completing section B.
{V4U6 pp76 77 Fact vs Opinion.pdf}
2. In class assignment
2. Study TIME
in Unit 6 of the Ventures Book, Level 4, page 70-73
{V4 U6 pp70 71.pdf}
FOCUS ON GRAMMAR "ALTHOUGH" Note that we also say "Even though".
This is called a "CLAUSE OF CONCESSION"
Examples:
Although it's less expense to take the subway, I usually take a taxi.
or
Even though it,s cheaper by bus, I usually use a car service.
See pages 72 and 73 of the Students Book
{V4 U6 pp 72-3.pdf}
We will also compare the use of although and because. Because is known as a clause of reason.
{V4U6 pp 74 75.pdf}
3. STUDENT/TEACHER MEETINGS
4. Let's Talk- 30 minutes of conversation.
5. Class Party!

WEEK 9 - SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2015
Today is the last day of this ESL class cycle.
on Saturday (DateMay 2 and continue to be advised)June 27 - 8 weeks in total.
TODAY
1. Review Homework.
2. In class assignment from Ventures
3. Teacher/Student meetings - discuss progress and next cycle class.
4. Let's Talk ! About life - using facts and opinions.
5. Class celebration
1. Review Homework
Prepositions - two units:
{GIU4 U123 Prep Place in at on Part 1.pdf}
{GIU4 U124 Prep Place in at on Part 2.pdf}
HERE IS THE ANSWER KEY
{GIU4 Answers U122-126.pdf}
2. READING - OPINION OR FACT?
Read page 76 of the Ventures Book - The Impact of Technology
This article has some opinions and some facts. Please do the exercises on Page 77 section A.
Develop your vocabulary by completing section B.
{V4U6 pp76 77 Fact vs Opinion.pdf}

{V4U6 pp 74 75.pdf}
3. LET'S TALK
We will talk about technology and how this helps you or hinders you. Perhaps it also annoys you.
How do you feel when a friend is looking at their iPhone while you are having dinner together?
Does your partner, friend or spouse spend too much time on their iPhone or tablet?
How about time saving appliances around the home, such as microwaves, dishwashers, and blenders.
Are they helpful? Efficient? Do you use them? Why or why not?
TRY TO USE THE FOLLOWING GRAMMATICAL FEATURES IN YOUR CONVERSATION
Used to
Because
Although
HOMEWORK
two units:
{GIU4 U123 Prep Place in at on Part 1.pdf}
{GIU4 U124 Prep Place in at on Part 2.pdf}

WEEK 8 - SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015
GOOD MORNING STUDENTS!
DUE TODAY. PLEASE
PLEASE HAND TO
NEXT SATURDAY (MARCH 28) IS OUR LAST CLASS MEETING!
We will celebrate the end of the semester with a party from 12:30pm-1:30pm
2. Study TIME
in Unit 6 of the Ventures Book, Level 4, page 70-73
Some can be followed by either
LIKE
I like{V4 U6 pp70 71.pdf}
FOCUS ON GRAMMAR "ALTHOUGH" Note that we also say "Even though".
This is called a "CLAUSE OF CONCESSION"
Examples:
Although it's less expense to sing Karaoke on weekends
I like singing Karaoke on weekends.take the subway, I usually take a taxi.
or
Even though it,s cheaper by bus, I usually use a car service.
See pages 72 and 73 of the Students Book
{V4 U6 pp 72-3.pdf}
We will also compare the use of although and because. Because is known as a clause of reason.
{V4U6 pp 74 75.pdf}
3. LET'S TALK
HOMEWORK
Prepositions - two units:
{GIU4 U123 Prep Place in at on Part 1.pdf}
{GIU4 U124 Prep Place in at on Part 2.pdf}
HERE IS THE ANSWER KEY
{GIU4 Answers U122-126.pdf}
2. READING - OPINION OR FACT?
Read page 76 of the Ventures Book - The Impact of Technology
This article has some opinions and some facts. Please do the exercises on Page 77 section A.
Develop your vocabulary by completing section B.
{V4U6 pp76 77 Fact vs Opinion.pdf}