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English Language Institute (ELI)g g g ( )External Student Course (ELCA 101)

1. Course Code: ELCA 101C N 101Course No.:101Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Credit Hours: 3

2. Required Textbook: NorthStar, Focus on Reading & Writing,Introductory, 2002

3. Author: John Beaumont

4 Publisher: Pearson Education 20024. Publisher: Pearson Education, 20025. Chapters: (1-9)

Instructor’s Information

1. Instructor’s Name: Amany Ismail Abu Leil2. Office Location: ELI- Villa 2, Room (3)

External Student Course (ELCA 101)

1. Course Description:

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a. The book provides the students with tools they need for an early academic progress through a large variety of topics that incorporate vocabulary building information transfer grammar and structurebuilding, information transfer, grammar and structure.

b. Grammar includes:- Questions with be- The simple past of be- The simple present- Pronouns and possessive adjectives

- There is/there are- The simple past- Comparative adjectives

Making predictions with be + going to and should for advice- Making predictions with be + going to and should for advice

NorthStar Introductory

Focus on reading & writing

The following pages to be covered in this course

Title Pages

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Unit 1 The Friendship Page 1- 18Unit 2 Art For Everyone 19 - 34Unit 3 What’s It Worth To You? 35 48Unit 3 What’s It Worth To You? 35 - 48Unit 4 Strength In Numbers 49-66

Unit 5 Going Out Of Business 67 86Unit 5 Going Out Of Business 67-86Unit 6 Flying High And Low 87- 104Unit 7 Are We There Yet? 105 120Unit 7 Are We There Yet? 105-120Unit 8 Full House 121- 137Unit 9 It’s Your Lucky Day 139- 156Unit 9 It s Your Lucky Day 139 156

Unit (1)Unit (1)

APPROACHING THE TOPIC:PREDICTING:

Look at the picture on page 1 of your book. Discuss the questions with the class:

Where are the people in the picture?Where are the people in the picture?What are they doing?The title of the unit is “The Friendship Page.” What do you think? What is the friendship page?y p p g

As a matter of fact, this unit is about the internet and how it is used by people around the world  used by people around the world. 

Some of the uses of the internetSome of the uses of the internet…

The unit mainly focuses on the internet as af i i l dway of communication among people and

a way to make friendships on socialnetworks such as what happens on TheFriendship Page..Friendship Page..

Wh t i h? L k t thB SHARING INFORMATION:What is a graph?.....Look at the image…this is a graph.B. SHARING INFORMATION:

In your book, the graph shows you boo , t e g ap s o sthe numbers of the people in America who use different types f  i ti  of communication. 

In the graph, it is shown that:1.9 billion Americans use the telephonethe telephone for communicationcommunication.

In the graph, it is shown that:

652 million652 million use “snail mail”mail

In the graph it is shown that:In the graph, it is shown that:

750 million use e-mail for communication

PREPARING TO READ:BACKGROUND:

Look at the graph on page 3.g p p gThe graph shows the different percentages of the people who have been using theof the people who have been using the internet from the year 1996 till the year 2003.

The graph shows that:The graph shows that:

In 1996, 15% of the American population was using the internet.In 1997, 22% of the American population was using the internet.In 1998, 32% of the American population was using the internet.In 1999  38% of the American population was using the In 1999, 38% of the American population was using the internet.In 2000, 43% of the American population was using the , 43 p p ginternet.In 2001, 48% of the American population was using the internet.In 2002, 52% of the American population was using the internetinternet.In 2003, 58% of the American population was using the internet.What do YOU think? What percentage of the American population will use the internet in ten more years?

Look at the chart on page 4 The chart is about theLook at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common uses of the internet in the United States.

Banking ….20%

Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most oo at t e c a t o page e c a t s about t e ostcommon uses of the internet in the United States.

Buying and selling stocks………………stocks………………………………………………………..6%………………..6%

Look at the chart on page 4 The chart is about theLook at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common uses of the internet in the United States.

Doing homework and research forresearch for school………………

35%……………..35%

Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most commonLook at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common uses of the internet in the United States.

EmailingEmailing……………………………………

96%…96%

Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common uses of the internet in the United Statesmost common uses of the internet in the United States.

•Listening toListening to music………………35%Looking for a•Looking for a boyfriend or a girlfriend………7%•Making travel plans47%•Meeting new•Meeting new people………45%•Playing

38%games……38%•Reading the news………51%%

Now, let’s answer the questions in the book:

1 What are the three most1. Emailing-reading the news

1. What are the three most popular uses of the internet?reading the news

and making travel plans.

internet?2. What are the three least

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popular uses of the internet?

selling stocks-Looking for a boy or a girl friend-

3. Do you use the internet? If yes, how? If not, why

Banking..3. ………….

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Reading One:Reading One:

Important Vocabulary (Ps 5-6)Tick (√) the definition of the underlined words:

1. Karen and Ellen were friends in elementary school. Today, they are 40 years old, and they still have a strong friendship.a. educationa. educationb. relationship

2 If you want information about Columbia University in New York visit√

2. If you want information about Columbia University in New York, visit Columbia’s website at www.columbia.edua. a place on the Internet.b an office at the university √b. an office at the university. √

Important VocabularyTick (√) the definition of the underlined words

3. The Internet is very popular these days. Many people use it.a. liked by m any peopleb diffi lt f l t √b. difficult for people to use

4. What is your biggest goal for the future? Do you want a good job? A lot

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y gg g y g jof money? A big family?a. a problem you haveb something you wantb. something you want

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Tick the correct meaning:

5. Take my advice: Work hard today if you have a goal for the future

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future.

a. an idea or opinion to help someone √b. money you get from your job

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6. My brother tells good jokes. We always laugh when we are together.

a. a sound you make when you are very sad.b. a sound you make when something is very funny. √

Tick the correct meaning:

7. George doesn’t have a paying job. He is a volunteer at an l t h l th d k

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elementary school three days a week.a. someone who works for no money b. someone who works for money √

8. I want to be a volunteer in my community. I want to help the people who live near me

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people who live near me.a. all the people living in one placeb. all the people you know

√9. Dr Iwin Sarason says, “Good friends are good for the health.

That’s a quote and his exact words.

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a. something that is not trueb. someone’s exact words

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The Friendship Page Is Three Years Old!

1. Introducing the topic:

Bronwyn Polson is a young woman from Australia. Bronwyn started the Friendship Page The Friendship Page is a websitestarted the Friendship Page . The Friendship Page is a website on the Internet.

R d h f ll i f B b iRead the following part of Bronwyn website

Read the following and answer the questions:P 7 8

The Friendship Page Is Three Years Old!1 Happy Birthday to us! The Friendship Page is three years old

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1. Happy Birthday to us! The Friendship Page is three years old.2. When I was sixteen years old, I wanted to help people in my

community. I called people at newspapers and social service organizations (a group that helps people) but they just laughed! Theyorganizations (a group that helps people), but they just laughed! They said," You are only sixteen! You are too young to help. There is nothing you can do.”

3.So I decided to go online. Age isnt important on the Internet. I learned3.So I decided to go online. Age isnt important on the Internet. I learned how to make a website. Then I started The Friendship Page. I chose “friendship” because friendship is important to everyone. I also wanted to make the internet a friendlier place. My goal is to give something

d h ldgood to the world.4. Today, I am nineteen years old. The Friendship page is getting more and

more popular. It is very easy to use. Now more than 1,300 people visit thi b it d Th t’ 428 000 l i th fi t th !this website everyday . That’s 428,000 people in the first three years!

The Friendship Page

5. The friendship Page has fun information about friends and friendship. People can meet new friends They can get advice about friendship Also

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People can meet new friends. They can get advice about friendship. Also, there are quotes, poetry, songs, writing, humor and more. the poetry page is the most popular.

6 Friends and volunteers help me The friendship page is a lot of work but6. Friends and volunteers help me. The friendship page is a lot of work, but we enjoy it.

7. In the future I want The Friendship Page to grow. Fir example, I want to make a book with quotes about friendship Money from the book will helpmake a book with quotes about friendship. Money from the book will help to keep The Friendship Page going.

8. If you are interested in Friendship and The Friendship Page, please read !more!

Read each sentence. Circle the answer that

1 Today Bronwyan Polson is years old

completes each sentence (Ps 8-9):

161. Today, Bronwyan Polson is ____ years old.2. She called people _____ about how to help her community. They

just laughed. 3 ’ i i

in her family

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3. The Bronwyn’s website is _____ to use.4. The Friendship Page is a _____ website.5. There are ____ visits to The Friendship Page each day.

easyfunfun 1,300____ p g y

6. The most popular part is the _____ page.7. ________ help Bronwyn with The Friendship Page.

poetry

V l t d f i d8. Bronwyn wants to make money from _____.

Volunteers and friends

a book

The Friendship Page

Now, we are just going to go through the , j g g g greading and the exercises in the book follow me please pp 6-11book…..follow me please…..pp.6 11.

Reviewing Language: definitions

What Is A Noun?A noun is a word used to name a person, p ,animal, place, thing, and an idea (a woman, a school a car or happiness)a school, a car, or happiness).

What Is An Adjective?An adjective modifies (tells something) about j ( g)a noun….. (a tall woman, a good school, a blue car)blue car).

Reviewing Language: definitionsg g g

What is a Verb?The verb is a word that shows an action (speak walk and jump) or a state (be(speak, walk, and jump) or a state (be, like)….

Now let’s go through the exercises in the book pp 12 and 13book pp. 12 and 13………..

Verb to “be” in simple presentp p

Verb ‘to be” is – are – am

She is a nice girl . They are good peopleThey are good people.I am a teacher .I am a teacher . You are helpful.

Verb to “be” in simple presentp p

Y / N ti ith b “tYes / No questions with verb “to be”be Is he a doctor ? Yes , he is – No, he isn’t Are you free? Yes , I am – No, I am not Are they at school? Yes they are .- NoAre they at school? Yes they are . No they aren’t Am I right ? Yes you are No youAm I right ? Yes , you are – No , you aren’t

Wh- questions with verb to “be” in qsimple present

Wh words : ( what / where/ why/ when / how / who )( what / where/ why/ when / how / who )Where is my book?When is the meeting? Why are you late?Why are you late? How are you? Wh i B P l ?Who is Bronwyn Polson? What is The Friendship Page ? p g

WRITING: What is a Sentence?

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete idea. A sentence should have a subject and a verbverb. The first word in a sentence should start ith a capital letterwith a capital letter.

At the end of a sentence there must be a period ( a full stop )S VS V

She is a good student.

WRITINGWRITINGAn ExclamationA Question Mark

(???)

An Exclamation Mark (!!!!)( )

Use a question Use anqmark at the end of a question ( ? )

Use an exclamation mark at the end of aa question. ( ? )

Is she a teacher?at the end of a sentence with

fWho is he? strong feeling. What anWhat an

amazing site!

Read the sentences. Underline the subjects once and the verbs twice. Add punctuation ( a period, a question mark, or an exclamation point) at the end of each sentence(P:16)

Tintota is another website about friendship__It’s great__Friends chat together and help each other on this

b i W d S l i R ff M h dwebsite___Warren and Sylvia Roff-Marsh started Tintota___Like Bronwyn Polson, they live in Australia Friendship is important is impotant to themAustralia__Friendship is important is impotant to them, too__

Do you want more information about Tintota VisitDo you want more information about Tintota___Visit Tintota’s website at www.tintota.com

Answer

Tintota is another website about friendship. It'sgreat! Friends chat together and help each other on thisgreat! Friends chat together and help each other on this website. Warren and Sylvia Roff-Marsh started Tintota. Like Bronwyn Polson they live in Australia Friendship isLike Bronwyn Polson, they live in Australia. Friendship is important to them, too.

D t i f ti b t Ti t t ? Vi itDo you want more information about Tintota? Visit Tintota’s website at www.tintota.com

The Friendship PageThe Friendship Page

This is the end of our class today See you on Mondaytoday. See you on Monday.