EAP 145:002 Practice in Academic Listening and SpeakingFall 2017

Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:15 in CRT 103

Instructor: Jennifer MattsonEmail: jennifr@uwm.edu Office: Curtin Hall 697Office Hours: Tuesdays 3:30-5:00, Wednesdays 12:00–2:00, and by appointment

Course PrerequisitesThere are no prerequisites to take this class. Students are not required to have completed EAP 135. Although this class is primarily for dually-admitted students who have completed intermediate to advanced levels in an English language program, it is open to any English language learner at the university who has received some instruction in academic lecture listening, note-taking, and presentational speaking at intermediate to advanced levels and wants additional practice in these skills.

Course DescriptionThis 3-credit course is for English language learners who have had some previous instruction and experience listening to academic lectures, taking notes, and giving formal talks and presentations. You will practice and polish these skills in this class.

You will build high intermediate to advanced analytical listening skills (such as distinguishing main ideas from supporting detail, and opinion from evidence, recognizing the use of examples, statistical data, definition, classification, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, etc.). You will practice strategies for recording this information in notes you take during university-style lectures. Listening materials are authentic, are high intermediate to advanced, and include lectures presented by a variety of sources.

You will use this listening practice as a basis for discussions with classmates. You will also practice strategies and acquire language formulas to initiate and maintain academic discussions, develop your ability to think critically, and lead and participate in productive, purposeful discussion.

The lectures and academic discussions will give you a basis of information on a topic that you can utilize when preparing academic presentations on related topics. You will develop well-organized, detailed, and practiced presentations that you will deliver to the class. Speaking tasks may include individual and team presentations as well as interviews and discussions. You will conference individually with me to improve your presentations.

Learning OutcomesStudents who successfully complete this course will achieve these outcomes:

Academic Listening

Use effective listening strategies to comprehend in-person lectures, documentaries, and recorded presentations in areas of academic or personal interest

Recognize language that signals transitions, cause and effect, rationale for ideas, etc. Take clear and complete detailed notes that can be used for future study Annotate notes with ideas and questions, and make predictions about test questions

Presentational Speaking Deliver complex presentations with confidence and clarity in pronunciation, intonation,

and grammar Present a clear and logical argument, supporting their points of view at length, using

relevant examples from personal experience and researched sources Depart from prepared speech to respond to audience reactions, questions, and comments Recognize challenging areas in their own presentations and make adjustments

Interactive Speaking & Listening Lead classmates in discussions on academic topics

or to complete academic tasks Express ideas with precision and fluently respond

to questions and comments from peers Outline an issue clearly, discuss causes and

consequences, and propose solutions Pass on detailed information reliably

Required Text and Materials

LEAP Listening and Speaking, 2nd edition, Dr. Ken Beatty, Pearson, 2012. ISBN: 978-2-7613-4583-5.

The required textbook for this class may be ordered online through the UWM campus bookstore by

going to: http://uwm.ecampus.com/. If you order online through the UWM bookstore, you will receive your books in two days, and you won’t be charged for shipping. You may also purchase your books directly at Neebo Books, 3132 N. Downer Avenue. You may also choose to purchase online through Amazon, etc. You should order a new book, not a used one with someone else’s answers in it; doing this would not help you to truly improve. Also, used texts probably don’t have a student access code, which you will need. If your new book for some reason does not have an access code, you can go to http://buymylab.com to purchase access codes for LEAP. Part of your grade requires you to do online exercises. If you don’t have your textbook yet by the second week of classes, you should copy a classmate’s pages, print them and bring them to class until you get your own text. Bring your text to class every day; don’t come “naked” to class!

Each day, you should also be prepared with completed homework, paper, a pen/pencil, a folder to store handouts for this class only, and a planner to record due dates and important information. We will also read some online materials which you will access through our D2L site. You need to print the assigned materials and bring them to class on days we discuss them. For this, you’ll need printer paper or a print card if you print at UWM.

Do you see yourself in this picture?

Desire to Learn (D2L) site: ESL 145: Practice in Academic Listening and SpeakingHomework assignments, materials, links, announcements, grades, attendance records, and more will be posted on D2L. Please check the D2L site frequently. Navigate from the UWM homepage or visit: http://d2l.uwm.edu/ and log in with your ePanther ID. You are responsible for accessing and printing additional materials from D2L.

ConferencesYou will have one or two individual conferences with me throughout the semester at which we will meet to talk about your presentations. Please come to the conference with specific questions about your concerns for your presentation. If you miss a conference, I may or may not have time to meet with you at a different time to make up for that missed conference. Arriving late for a conference is also a problem because we may not have time to meet or reschedule. You will sign up for conferences in class.

Out-of-Class RequirementsAs this course aims to improve academic listening ability, you will be asked to take advantage of the many events and resources on campus, and attend one on-campus event each month during the semester. The three events can be: at least two lectures by a guest speaker (in English of course) on campus, an on-campus event, such as a cultural or organizational fair or even a sporting event where you can have a conversation with another person. Only one of the three should be a sporting event and you should aim to attend a variety of events. You will write a reflection (criteria on D2L) about each event, and you must answer all of the questions and include a photo of yourself at the event in order to get credit. You may attend events with classmates.

GradesYour final grade for the course will be determined by this grade distribution and grading scale. You will be able to view your grades on each assignment on D2L. Please take time to look at grades and comments so you can improve. To be eligible for full admission at the end of the semester, dually-admitted students will need to receive 83% or better in their EAP classes.

Succeeding in this Course

Attendance PolicyYou cannot improve without coming to class. Therefore, you need to make coming to class a priority in your life. You are expected to attend all classes. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed in class and what work is due for the next class. You will be required to submit any work you missed when you return. Look on D2L and/or ask another student for this information. Looking on D2L for the assignments is often more reliable than asking classmates. It is very important to read the Class Work and Assignment Schedule on D2L, which will change from day to day. Always come prepared for the next class!

Arriving late for class or leaving early not only means that you might miss something important but also that you might disrupt important work that others are doing. Four late arrivals/early departures count as one absence. (Please talk to me if you have special circumstances that make it difficult for you to arrive on time.)

You will receive one of the following markings for attendance and/or lateness, which you can see on D2L:“P”: You arrive on time and stay until the end of class (on D2L: translates to 100%). “L”: You arrive more than 5 minutes late or leave early (on D2L: translates to 75%). NOTE: this is only for being a LITTLE late, not for missing half the class.“A”: You attend less than 50% of the class (translates to 0%).

If you miss classes, you will get a lower grade for the participation portion of your grade. If you miss more than four classes for the course this semester, you will not pass the course. There are no excused absences; if you are absent, you will be marked absent.

If you need to be gone for a religious celebration, you can (and should) go, but alert your instructor in the first three weeks of the class make alternative arrangements for exams or presentations. More information can be found in the university policy: http://www4.uwm.edu/secu/docs/other/S1.5.htm

Individualized Meetings: I invite you to visit me in my office during my scheduled office hours whenever you need extra help, encouragement or advice. If you’d like to meet me and you’re not free during my office hours, let me know in person or via email, and I’ll be happy to arrange a meeting time.

In-Class Requirements

Small group discussion We will sometimes have small-group discussions in class, so make sure you have carefully read and thought through the assigned material so you have something meaningful to say. This is part of the class participation portion of your grade. Class discussions help you process information about our current topic of study and practice academic discussion skills. In order for these discussions to be productive, you must be present, prepared, and participating . Students who do not contribute to discussions will not receive credit for these discussions. Our class discussions will allow students to share differing opinions, so respectful listening and thoughtful responses are absolutely mandatory.

PresentationsAcademic presentations will be scheduled ahead of time and will not be rescheduled. You must be present on the scheduled date to give presentations. Presentations may be video recorded so I can watch the video of the presentations again to give you detailed feedback, and so you can see exactly how you are doing with your presentations. You will be given a rubric for each presentation, so you will know in advance how you will be graded.

Active listening is important to university courses, and it will be practiced and evaluated through notes, quizzes, and follow-up discussions. You will watch and listen to lectures in class and will be asked to take notes.

Lectures will be videos from a variety of sources. Some notes will be graded, and you will be aware of the requirements ahead of time.

HomeworkSo that our class time can be as productive and interesting as possible, you will be asked to work on content, both new and old, from our textbook. You will need the student access code in your textbook to access some files.All homework is required. Some homework will be collected, some will be submitted on D2L, and some is for student exercise. Late homework will not be accepted without prior permission. In-class discussions, presentations, and exams will be held on the date scheduled. Alternative arrangements can be made prior to known absences or in unexpected situations.

Preparation and Participation: To succeed in this course, you need to do all the assignments on time and bring with you all that you need to bring to class, such as your textbook. Before every class, refer to the “Class and Assignment Schedule” on D2L for details about assignments you need to do before each class and at other times during the week. You may hand in a late assignment within 48 hours of its due date for ½ credit, except for presentations. Please know that you should always discuss with me special circumstances that keep you from completing assignments on time. Participating in class by paying attention to what others say — your classmates as well as your instructor — will also help you succeed in this class. Contributing your own thoughts, comments and questions is another important way to participate in the learning community of our course.

And of course: Speak only English in class! This includes before class starts when you come in and when you’re walking out after class. It’s rude to speak your native language when others don’t understand, plus the whole point is to practice ENGLISH!

Cell phones and Other Electronic Devices: You need to turn off cell phones before class begins and leave them off for the entire class period. Electronic dictionaries, iPods, tablets, iPads, and laptops also need to be turned off during class (unless I invite you to use them for a specific activity).

Succeeding at UWM

Managing Your Time: University educators estimate that to succeed, a native English speaker needs to spend at least two hours studying outside of class for every one hour in class. Multilingual speakers of English need to spend much more time than native speakers of English do. Therefore, you will have to plan your time wisely so that you can complete all of your reading and writing assignments. To show me that you are reading this syllabus, please post a photo of a river in the D2L Dropbox under “Syllabus Assignment” by the end of the second week of classes. Budget at least 6 - 9 hours OUTSIDE class in addition to your three hours in class. That means you will need to spend at least 9-12 hours a week on this three-credit course.

Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism: You are responsible for honestly completing and representing your work and for respecting others' academic work. Plagiarism is commonly defined as a form of academic theft — the act of claiming the intellectual work of others as one’s own. In other words, plagiarism is cheating, so it is not allowed in the university.

You must be aware of how seriously plagiarism is treated in the United States. At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, plagiarism is considered a form of academic misconduct, and all plagiarism cases are

subject to University of Wisconsin System rules and regulations on academic misconduct. The penalties for intentionally plagiarizing range from failing the assignment or course to being suspended or expelled from the university. For more information on academic misconduct, see http://www4.uwm.edu/dos/conduct/academic-misconduct.cfm.

Furthermore, I will not tolerate any other forms of cheating in class. This includes copying homework assignments and quizzes from other people, including past students. If I catch you — and I will! — I will give you a zero on the work. More important than the grade, though, is that you won’t learn if you don’t do your own work.

Where Can You Go for Help? (Campus Resources)

Writing Center The Writing Center is UWM’s best resource for all kinds of writers. Their main office is in Curtin 127, but there is a satellite Writing Center on the first floor in the East wing of the Library. For writing assignments for this class (and probably other classes), your instructor is the first person you should consult when you have questions or difficulty with a writing assignment. Your classmates can also be helpful. The Writing Center is the best source of guidance after you have consulted your instructor. When you go to the Writing Center for help with a writing assignment, take your course syllabus and anything else your instructor gave you with details about requirements and expectations for the writing assignment. http://www4.uwm.edu/writingcenter/

Student Success Center at UWM Visit the Student Success Center in Bolton 120. Make an appointment with a mentor. A mentor is a friendly and helpful UWM student who has been at UWM for a couple of years already. You can meet with a mentor on a regular basis. Here is the website for the Student Success Center, full of helpful ideas and resources for connecting with friendly people and succeeding academically at UWM: http://www4.uwm.edu/ssc/index.cfm

Panther Academic Support Services (PASS) PASS is located in Bolton 180. PASS’s mission is to provide UW-Milwaukee undergraduate students a variety of academic support services to empower them to learn, achieve, and succeed in college. PASS offers supplemental instruction review sessions of big lecture classes, walk-in tutoring, online tutoring, residence hall tutoring, and study groups. http://www4.uwm.edu/pass/

Norris Health Center Norris Health Center, your on-campus health resource, is located between Enderis Hall and the Klotsche Center. The staff at Norris will be your partner in and provide treatment if you are ill or injured, but more important, they will assist you in understanding your health needs and in learning to make healthy choices on a daily basis. Norris Health Center is the place to go for inexpensive non-prescription medicine, prescription medicine, health supplies, basic health care, blood tests, and mental health services if you’re feeling depressed or anxious. All the services here are either free or

MUCH less expensive than a hospital or pharmacy like Walgreens or CVS because you’re a UWM student.https://www4.uwm.edu/norris/

The Student Accessibility Center The student accessibility Center is located in Mitchell 112. The Student Accessibility Center is an important resource for students with disabilities. If you need special accommodations in order to meet any of the requirements of this course, please contact me as soon as possible. http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/DSAD/SAC/index.html.

ULifeline ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding emotional health. http://www.ulifeline.org/uwm/

EAP 145 Class Work and Assignment Schedule

The schedule below outlines a chronology of assignments, in-class work, and conferences as described in the syllabus. Note that this is a dynamic schedule, and I will make changes as we go along. You need to check this for every class.

Assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the day they are described below unless otherwise noted. Look at each week’s assignment carefully so that you clearly understand how all the assignments work together.

Homework assignments are listed after HW and listed in bold. Homework assignments are due the day after they are assigned unless otherwise noted. (HW on Tuesday should be completed before class on Thursday).

Dates Tuesday Thursday Week 1: September 5, 7GOAL: the importance of story-telling, the importance of truly listening to others and not just thinking about what YOU want to say. Secrets of awesome presentations.

In class Tues.-Introduction to class (Syllabus on D2L) -Information Sheet-What is the most interesting subject in the world?-Venn diagrams. Find one partner, preferably one who does not speak your language. Ask your partner questions about his/her life. Take turns taking notes on each other’s answers. Try to dig deeper than the usual questions and learn some interesting background and stories.-Work on Thursday’s presentation with your partner. On Thurs. in class (after a few minutes to review) both partners will stand up in front of the class together. Each will briefly tell three things you have in common, and three things that you don’t have in common. Each partner will need to tell DIFFERENT things. Do not just list these things. Shape your presentation into little stories about the most interesting facts. Your goal is to make your partner sound FASCINATING!

Boring: My partner Ling and I are both Chemistry majors. We like Chemistry. SNORE!!

Better: Ling and I are both Chemistry majors. We were happy to learn that we are in the same Chem class this semester! Ling started trying to make things blow up in his kitchen when he was 8 years old by mixing different chemicals together. He burned his family’s kitchen table. Thankfully, he no longer does this!

In-class Thurs.-Go over TJ Walker HW-Presentation prep and presentations about your partner-Continue cloze exercise.

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Print, read and be prepared to discuss the TJ Walker chapter on D2L>Content>Supplemental Readings>TJ Walker 1-7.-Print off the TJ Walker chapter questions and answer them. D2L> Content>Homework> TJ Walker HW 1-7. -Carefully read the syllabus and do the specific assignment you read about in the syllabus.

Week 2: September 12, 14

In class Tues.- https://youtu.be/6w7IS8_UzHM-Presentation from new guys-Last presentation feedback (Content>Rubrics and feedback>Introducing a classmate) Did you make

In-class Thurs.-Presentations from absent people -Next presentation: Elevator Pitch (See Content>Homework assignments >Elevator Pitch,

your partner sound FASCINATING? How can you do this?-Begin Unit 1: Playing to Win (pp. 2-6) in class. Handout: TJ Walker pp 17-23. Practice notetaking.

-HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-Read TJ Walker pages 9-16 (Print from D2L>Content>Supplemental Readings.)-Print and answer HW on D2L for TJ Walker pages 9-16. (Print from D2L>Content>Homework.)HW: Complete pp. 4-6 in textbook.

including rubric.) -TJ Walker readings, vocab, and HW.-Playing to Win (pp. 7-13) in class. Play the Listening CD 1 & 2 Tai Chi: A Healthy Exercise for All Ages-difficulty accessing the audio?

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Read TJ Walker pages 17-23 (Print from D2L>Content>Supplemental Readings.) -Answer questions on the handout you got in class Tues.-Do pages 9-12 in textbook-OPTIONAL: listen to Tai Chi audio and take notes (Content>Supplemental Listening)

Week 3: September 19, 21

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-Start preparing Elevator Pitch presentation. (See Content> Homework assignments >Elevator Pitch, including rubric.) -Read TJ Walker pages 25-28 (Print from D2L>Content>Supplemental Readings.)-Print and answer HW on D2L for TJ Walker pages 25-28. (Print from D2L>Content>Homework.)-Listen again to Tai Chi audio and take notes (Content>Supplemental Listening)-See audio script for Tai Chi audio (Content>LEAP audio)

In class Tues.-BASE jumping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPPxxAg2rRM-Did the Tai Chi audio link work on D2L?-See email or News Page for Directions for joining My eLab, supplemental materials from your book. There is an assignment-Presentations-Questions on Elevator Pitch presentation? (See Content>Homework assignments >Elevator Pitch, including rubric.) Did you watch the videos?-TJ Walker 25-28.-Go over LEAP pp. 9-12-Did you check the Tai Chi transcript on D2L? Why do this?-Start LEAP pp. 12-14 Talking about Library Resources. Listen and take notes.

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Read TJ Walker pages 31-35 (Print from D2L>Content>Supplemental Readings.) (No HW sheet)-Prepare Elevator Pitch presentation

In-class Thurs.-Always check announcements on News Page. -Recorded presentation: Elevator Pitch. -Discuss TJ Walker 31-35 (no HW sheet)-Compare/Contrast Presentation (Content>Assignments)-See Content>LEAP answer keys for answers to pages 4- 19-LEAP pp.16, 18-19. -Listen to Signposts to a Great Speech. -TJ Walker 37-41 in class. (handouts given in class)

Week 4: September 26, 28

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-My eLab assignment: Vocabulary Review Exercises Chapters 1 and 2, and Focused on Speaking, Stressed Words and Stressed Syllables.

In class Tues. -3 Handouts (TJ Walker 37-41 reading, 37-41 HW, All of Me Cloze)-My eLab HW-Comments on Elevator Pitch presentation (Content > Rubrics >Presentation tips)-LEAP 16-19

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Write out and print (double spaced) Draft 1 of your Compare/Contrast presentation and give a copy to me in class.-TJ Walker 37-41 HW In-class Thurs.-Turn in Draft 1 of your presentation-HOs: TJ Walker 43-48 reading, 43-48 questions-Discuss Grammy acceptance speech hook-Go over TJ Walker 37-41-Reflection assignments (Content >HW Assignments> Reflection)-Conclusions (Rubrics>Conclusions)-Start LEAP Ch. 2 Lifelong Learning

Week 5: October 3, 5

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)- Listen to LEAP Lifelong Learning and take more notes (Content>Supplemental Listening>The Best Way to Learn) Quiz?-My eLab: Focus on Speaking: Intonation in Questions, Blended Words, Slowing Down for Emphasis- TJ Walker 43-48 reading, 43-48 questions

In class Tues. -Sign up for a conference next Tues.-Get your written Draft 1 presentation back with corrections and comments.-My eLab HW grades-Class participation grades-Quiz-Did you watch the hooks for presentations? (Content>Supplemental Readings>Hooks)-Go over TJ Walker 43-48. Why are lists ineffective in speeches?-LEAP Ch. 2

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Bring your corrected Draft 2 to class (not the one I wrote on). Be prepared to give your presentation to a classmate, who will offer suggestions.-TJ Walker print off and read 53-68 reading on D2L, 53-68 HW on D2L

In-class Thurs.- Did you write down what time your conference is next Tues.? Where? No class next Tues.-Go over quiz. Want to improve? TAKE NOTES!-Did you watch the videos about hooks for presentations? -See Peer Evaluation (Content>Assignments)-Practice giving your presentation to a classmate and get suggestions. Ask questions!-Go over TJ Walker 53-68-LEAP Ch 2

Week 6: October 10, 12

NO REGULAR CLASS. CONFERENCES

HW before your conference in my office, Curtin 697:

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Prepare to give presentation in class

In-class Thurs.-Don’t forget to attend 3 lectures outside

- Practice and memorize your presentation. You will come to my office and give the (almost) memorized presentation to me. Bring your final draft. I will give suggestions. -Watch the hooks for presentations (Content >Supplemental Readings>Hooks)-Look at the rubric (Content>Rubrics>Compare/ Contrast Presentation Rubric

of class this semester and write about them in the Dropbox. See News Page if you like science.-There will be a quiz on TJ Walker 69-95 next Tues. Always print off the pdf and the HW to bring to class (and, of course, read it and DO the HW!)- Look at HW for Tues.-Recorded Compare/Contrast presentation-Next presentation assignment (Content> Assignments >Bucket List)- Finish going over TJ Walker 53-68

Week 7:October 17, 19

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-TJ Walker print and read pp 69-95-print and do HW pp 69-91-study for quiz 69-95-Listen to LEAP audio and take notes in your book pp. 38-39. (Content> Supplemental listening > 1-07 Ch2_Listening 3_What's on Your)-Think about Bucket List presentation (Content > HW>Bucket List)

In class Tues.-Feedback on Compare/Contrast assignment-Quiz on TJ Walker 69-95-Go over TJ Walker 69-95 readings and HW-Bucket List questions?-Super bad PPt slides-LEAP 35-39

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-TJ Walker print and read pp 93-114, print and do HW pp 103-125- Put your Bucket List presentation slides in the Dropbox. Write your hook, list what 3-5 topics you will talk about, and write your conclusion.-Work on Bucket List presentation-Do My eLab Vocabulary Review Chapter 3

In-class Thurs.-See News Page for event tonight, etc.-Comments in Dropbox and Content>Assignments> Bucket List-Quiz back and go over-Go over TJ Walker readings 93-114 and 103-125 HW-LEAP 44 – 47, script p 168 ff.

Week 8:October 24, 26

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-TJ Walker print and read pp 121-138, print and do HW pp 121-138-Procure a flash drive and bring it to class with your PPt slides on it. -Work on Bucket List presentation

In class Tues.-Um stickers and video clip-Go over TJ Walker 121-138 readings and HW. Get take-home quiz.- Try out your Bucket List presentation slides on the big screen.

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-TJ Walker print and read pp 141-end, print and do HW pp 149-end.-Do take-home TJ Walker quiz-Work on Bucket List presentation

In-class Thurs.-Hand in TJ Walker take-home quiz-See News page for link to on-campus events. Remember your 3 reflections.-Video-recorded Bucket List presentations in class -Go over TJ Walker 149-end readings HW.

-LEAP vocab review and note review of Stealth Social Marketing, p. 47. How were your notes?

-LEAP

Week 9: October 31, November 2

In class Tues.- Return presentation evaluations and quizzes-Reminder about 3 reflections on non-class events due (Content > Homework > Reflection on Listening events. See also News Page.)- Start thinking about your next presentation, a group (2 or 3) presentation showing how to do something-TJ Walker 149-end readings HW, take-home quizzes.-Cloze listening practice with handout: “Look Up” (See News Page for link to listen again.)

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Read/reread TJ Walker 149-end. Do take-home quizzes and HW questions (Content>HW > TJ Walker 149-end).-Start My eLab HW due next Tues. New Content Block B, all exercises (There are 4). You must finish before class April 4 to get credit.-Listen to “Look Up” again. (See News Page for link to listen again.)

In-class Thurs.-News Page announcements-TJ Walker 149-end readings HW, take-home quizzes.Next presentation: How-To Group Presentation (Content>Homework)-LEAP. Be prepared to listen hard and take good notes!

Week 10: November 7, 9

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-My eLab. Do New Content Block B, all exercises (There are 4). You must finish before class April 4 to get credit.-Work on How-To Presentation

In class Tues.-Work with partner on How-To Presentation-LEAP pp 50-54

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Work on How-To Presentation-Listen to the audio and take notes on LEAP pages 53-58. Be prepared for a quiz.

In-class Thurs.-Work with partner on How-To Presentation-Open-note quiz on pages 53-58-LEAP Chapter 4, pp 60-66

Week 11:November 14, 16

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-Work on How-To Presentation-My eLab. Do New Content Block C, all exercises (There are 3). You must finish before class April 11 to get credit.

In class Tues.-Go over quiz-Work with partner on How-To Presentation-LEAP pp 68 -74-p. 75 how to answer questions in a

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Work on How-To Presentation

In-class Thurs.- How-To Presentations videotaped in class

presentation-Listening and note-taking quiz

Week 12: November 21

In class Tues.-Presentation evaluations-LEAP p. 75 ff. -LEAP open-note quiz pages 80-86-LEAP p 82-87-Venn Diagram presentation with classmates

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-My eLab. Do New Content Block D, all exercises (There are 3). You must finish before class to get credit. Your grade for this will be your final attempt. LEAP pp 80-86. Listen and do the exercises. Always be prepared for a quiz.

NO CLASSES FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

Week 13: November 28, 30

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to class Tues.-LEAP pages 88-99. Listen to the TWO audios, take notes, and do the exercises. Study for quiz. (Open book or notes ONLY to those pages. You may not look at the text at the end of the book; that is a measure of your reading, not your note-taking skills.)-Are you working on your 3 reflections? Don’t procrastinate!-Did you write your final Persuasive Speech topic in the Dropbox and get the OK?

In class Tues.-Quiz on 88-99. -LEAP p. 88 ff.

HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Are you working on your 3 reflections? Don’t procrastinate!-Did you write your final Persuasive Speech topic in the Dropbox and get the OK?-Work on Final Persuasive Presentation (go to tutoring to practice and work on grammar and pronunciation?)-Watch the 3 videos on Persuasive speech techniques. (Links are on the News Page.) Be prepared to discuss or for a quiz.-LEAP p. 100-110. Listen and do the exercises. SKIP p. 108 D-E. SKIP p. 110 C-F. Quiz?

In-class Thurs.-Questions on Persuasive speech next Thurs.?-Discuss and quiz on 3 videos on News Page -LEAP: Go over HW. -Continue in LEAP

Week 14:December 5, 7

HW: (due BEFORE class Tues.)-Work on Final Persuasive Presentation (go to tutoring to practice and work on grammar and pronunciation?)

Your last class is December 7th.HW: (due BEFORE class Thurs.)-Prepare final presentation

In-class Thurs.

-Do my eLab > Vocabulary review exercises Chapter 6

In class Tues.-Questions on presentation?-LEAP 104, 111 ff.-Listening and note-taking quiz

-Give final presentation, videotaped