In class Wednesday, November 30, students will:

1.  Continue Chapter 13 - have/has to & must

For homework due Mon. 12/5:
1.  In the textbook, do Exercise 11 page 388

2.  In the workbook, do Practice 5-13 on pages 201-205
3.  On a separate piece of paper, write 15 sentences using:
can                       can't                              could                   couldn't
am able to           was able to                   will be able to
know how to        don't know how to        knew how to       didn't know how to
should                  shouldn't                       have to                 had to

For example:
I can speak English.
I can't speak Chinese.
I could read without glasses two years ago.
I couldn't drive when I was 13 years old.
I am able to drive now.
etc.

Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break!  In class on Monday, November 28, students will:

1.  Review very & too in Chapter 12
2.  Start Chapter 13 - more modal verbs!

For homework due Wed. 11/30:
1.  In the textbook, do Exercise 3 pages 381-382.

2.  In the workbook, do Practice 16-20 on pages 191-193 for Chapter 12 AND Practice 1-9 on pages 199-203 for Chapter 13.
3. Optional - Watch videos:
Page 368 Chart 12-7 Using Very & Too + Adjective -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNuTFwewWpY
Page 373 Chart 12-8 Using Two, Too, & To - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uThNn5uZao0
Page 379 Chart 13-1 Using Should - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkkVTYjAPPo
Page 383 Chart 13-2 Using Have To / Has To - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjgJF2vETbs

In class on Monday, November 21, students will:

1.  Continue Chapter 12 - Modal Verbs (using know how to, could, be able to)
 

For homework due Wed. 11/23
1.  In the workbook, do Practice 6-15 on pages 186-191.

Watch these videos: 
Page 360 Chart 12-4 Using Know How To- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3jxZfeUp3c
Page 362 Chart 12-5 Using Could as a Past of Can - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A43EEaHb2us

Page 365 Chart 12-6 Using Be Able To - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVE8zpB2_aw

In class on Wednesday, November 16, students will:

1.  Start Chapter 12 - Modal Verbs (using can/can't)
 

For homework due Mon. 11/21
1.  In the textbook, use the CD to do Listening Exercise  5 on page 356 and Exercise 6 on page 357.  Be sure to check the answers in the back of the book.  Also, do Exercise 7 on pages 357-358.

2.  In the workbook, do Practice 1-5 on pages 183-186.

Watch these videos: 
Page 354 Chart 12-1 Using Can - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS6VNm5kwOg
Page 356 Chart 12-2 Pronunciation of Can & Can't - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5uM4smoDB8
Page 357 Chart 12-3 Using Can in Questions - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGctue_CilE

In class on Monday, November 14 students will:

1.  Take the Chapter 16 test

For homework due Wed. 11/16

1.  On a separate piece of paper, write 15 sentences using comparative and superlative adjectives. 
Write 5 sentences comparing yourself to other people, 5 sentences comparing the city you live in now to other cities, and 5 sentences comparing any other thing (for example, cars, pets, stores, restaurants, etc.)

In class on Wednesday, November 9, students will:

1.  Discuss using the phrase one of + a superlative adjective.

For homework due Mon. 11/14

1.  Study for the test on Chapter 16.  It will be on Monday, November 14.
Click here for the study guide if you were absent from class and didn't get it on Wednesday, 11/9.

In class on Monday, November 7, students will:

1.  Practice writing with comparative and superlative adjectives.

For homework due Wed. 11/9

No homework.

What?  Really?

Yes, really.  Enjoy this rare break.

Also, we are still one class behind on the syllabus, so the test will NOT be on Wednesday, November 9.  Instead, the test on Chapter 16 will be on Monday, November 14.
 

In class on Wednesday, November 2:

1.  Practice speaking & writing with comparative adjectives.
2.  Discuss the rules for forming superlative adjectives.  Click here for a handout if you were absent and didn't get it in class.
For homework due Mon. 11/7
1.   In the textbook, do Exercise 10 pp. 455-6, Ex. 14 p. 458, Ex. 19 & 20 pp. 461-463.

2.   In the workbook, do Practice 8-13 on pages 249-255.
3.  Optional:  Watch these videos: 
Page 454 Chart 16-3 The Comparative:  Using -er and More http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-K7YfnobxU
Page 461 Chart 16-4 The Superlative:  Using -est and Most -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaVYGidGhYg

Page 469 Chart 16-5 Using One Of + Superlative + Plural Noun - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r4Tx81iCro

In class on Wednesday, October 26, students will:

1.  Start Chapter 16 - Making Comparisons

Remember, there is no ESL020 class on October 31.    The college is open and most instructors are having classes, but ESL020 is cancelled for that evening.  Happy Halloween!  See you on Wednesday, 11/2.

For homework due Wednesday,  11/2:
1.  In the workbook, do Practice 1-7 on pages 246-249.

2.  In the textbook, use the CD to do Listening Exercise 3 page 450 and Exercise 13 page 457.

In class on Wednesday, October 19, students will:

1.  Practice expressing future with may, might, maybe+will

For homework due Monday,  10/24:
1.  In the workbook, do Practice 1-7 on pages 171-174.
2.  Prepare for Test #2 on Chapter 10 and the 1st part of Chapter 11:

Click here for the study guide.

In class Monday, 10/17:

1.  Review present, past, & future tenses (end of Chapter 10).

2.  Start Chapter 11 - Expressing future with may, might, maybe+will

For homework due Wednesday,  10/19:

1.  In the textbook, use the CD to do Listening Exercise  6 on page 329 and Exercise 11 on page 332.  Be sure to check the answers in the back of the book.
2.  Watch some videos: 
Page 325 Chart 11-1 May/Might vs. Will http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DbxFIkAI-Y

Page 327 Chart 11-2 Maybe vs. May Be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT2AZ1OQ76g

In class Monday - Wednesday, 10/10 - 10/12:
1.  Practice using time expressions and will  to express past & future

For homework due Monday 10/17:
1.  In the textbook,  do Exercise 29 pages 313-314, study Chart 10-8 on page 316, and do Exercise 33 on pages 317-318.

2.  In the workbook, finish all the Practice activities for Chapter 10 - this means do everything before & including page 170.
3.  Watch some videos: 
Page 310 Chart 10-6 Future Time:  Using Will - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM1acaHWG7M
Page 312 Chart 10-7 Asking Questions with Will http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOQf89xBWHk
Page 316 Chart 10-8 Verb Summary:  Present, Past, & Future http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjjvupBC2s8
Page 318 Chart 10-9 Verb Summary: Forms of Be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUnZfq9dUdU

In class Wednesday, 10/5, student will continue Chapter 10.  They will:

1.  Review verb tenses - Click here for the chart
2.  Practice using "going to" to express future

For homework due Mon. 10/10:

1.   In the workbook, do Practice  6-7 on page 155 in Chapter 10 .

2.  Optional - Watch videos for Chapter 10:

Page 301 Chart 10-3 Words Used for Past & Future Time - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fsaisQE1Ec

Page 305 Chart 10-4 A Couple of & A Few with Ago & In - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHptS-E52z8
Page 307 Chart 10-5 Using Time Expressions - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ9BsQlF6r8

In class Monday, 10/3, students will start Chapter 10.  They will:

1.  Discuss the future with the verb phrase am/is/are going to (be going to + another verb)

For homework due Wed. 10/5:

1.  In the workbook, do Practice 1-5 on pages 152-154 in Chapter 10 .
2.  Optional - Watch videos for Chapter 10:

Page 294 Chart 10-1 Using Be Going To - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkJmAY4W7rA

Page 299 Chart 10-2 Using Present Progressive to Express Future Time - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jPKcZD3fao

In class Wednesday, 9/28, students will take the Chapter 9 test.  Good luck!
 

For homework due Wed. 10/3:

On a separate piece of paper, write a story of 8-10 sentences using simple past and past progressive verb tenses.  See the handout for an example.
 

A cat jumped in front of her while she was walking to class.

In class Monday, 9/26, students will continue Chapter 9:
 

1. Practice when + simple past and while + past progressive actions pages 281-282.

For homework due Wed. 9/28:

 1.  In the workbook, do Practice 33 on pages 149-151

 2.  Study for the test on Chapter 9.  Click here for the study guide.

While I was sleeping, a thief came into the house.

In class Wednesday, 9/21:

1.  Practice the past progressive tense

2.  Discuss the different uses of when and while.

For homework due Mon. 9/26:
 

1.  In the workbook, do Practice 28 through 32 on pages 145-148.
 
2.  Start studying for the Chapter 9 test.  It will be on Wednesday, September 28.  Click here for the study guide.

3.  Optional - Try some online exercises for Chapter 9:

Simple Past and Past Progressive Exercise

Simple Past vs. Past Progressive Explanations & Exercises http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-paspro

Simple Past & Past Progressive multiple choice quiz http://www.eslcafe.com/quiz/past1.html

In class Wednesday, 9/19, students will continue Chapter 9:

1. Practice time clauses

2.  Discuss the past progressive tense

For homework due Wed. 9/21:
 

1.  In the workbook, do Practice 22 through 27 on pages 142-145

2.  Optional - Watch videos for Chapter 9:
Page 278 Chart 9-9 Present Progressive & Past Progressive- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osgRPcQRo8M
Page 281 Chart 9-10 Using While with the Past Progressive - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZAwyMLiBGM 

Page 282 Chart 9-11 While vs. When in Past Time Clauses - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96dVK0m2W4M

Page 284 Chart 9-12 Simple Past vs. Past Progressive- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naqKzEKK4YE

For homework due Monday 9/19:
1.  In the textbook, study page 273.
2.  In the workbook, do Practice 17 -21 on pages 139-142
3.  Watch videos for Chapter 9 :
Page 273 Chart 9-7 Before and After in Time Clauses - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4osGlKQ4zZU
Page 276 Chart 9-8 When in Time Clauses - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_-FvNHwN68 

You might notice that we're a little behind in the syllabus plan.  That's okay!  We'll learn what we need and get back on schedule later.

In class on Monday, 9/12:

1.  Discuss questions with what & who
 

For homework due Wed.  9/14:
 

1.  In the textbook, do Exercise 12 on pages 261-2, Ex. 16 pp. 265-6, Ex. 19 pp. 267-8, and Ex. 22 p. 270 .

2. In the workbook, do Practice 6-15 on pages 131-138.
 

For homework due Monday 9/12:

1.  Finish Exercise 7 on pages 257-8 in the textbook.

2.  Do Practice 4-5 on pages 129-131  in the workbook.

3.  Write a paragraph about yourself using present and past tenses.  Click here for directions.
 

4.  Use the textbook CD and do listening Exercise 10 page 259 in the textbook.  Check your answers in the back of the textbook on page 520.
 

5.  Optional - Watch videos for Chapter 9 at  http://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/stonebrink/2grammar.htm (or click on the links below) for:

Page 257  Chart 9-2 Questions with What - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NgUNT5nUcs
Page 260 Chart 9-3 Questions with Who - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqPJTcIFplk  
Page 264 Chart 9-4 Irregular Verbs Group 5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHM0bcO-akI
Page 266 Chart 9-5 Irregular Verbs Group 6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0GHhsQE71k
Page 269 Chart 9-6 Irregular Verbs Group 7 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHbgvekP8GU

1. Finish reviewing simple present, progressive, and simple past tense.

2.  Work in Chapter 9 - Expressing Past Time Part 2


Do not come to class on Monday, 9/5!  The college is closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday.  Come to class on Wednesday, 9/7.

For homework due Wednesday 9/7:

1.  Finish Exercise 1 on page 253 and Exercise 5 on page 256  in the textbook.

2.  Do Practice 1, 2,  and 3 on pages 128-129  in the workbook and check your answers in the back of the workbook in the Answer Key.

3.  Use the textbook CD and do listening Exercise 4 page 255 in the textbook.  Check your answers in the back of the textbook on page 520.

4.  Optional - Click here to watch the first video for Chapter 9 Page 252 Chart 9-1 Simple Past Using Where, When, What, What Time, & Why
 

5.  Optional - Try some past tense online exercises for extra practice.  Click here for links.

1.  Discuss information on the course syllabus.

2.  Introduce ourselves to the class.

3.  Review simple present, simple past, and present progressive verb tenses.  Click here and here for regular verb examples, click here and here for irregular verb examples, and click here for the blank chart to make your own examples.

4.  Get some study cards:  present & past tenses  
                                              past tense irregular verbs phonetic groups

For homework due Wednesday 8/31, students will:

1.  Buy the textbook and workbook "Basic English Grammar"
 

Click here to set up your username and password to use the EMCC campus computers, and Click here for more information about the college computers

Your Instructor:  Diane Stonebrink
Office Location: Ocotillo Hall 151
Telephone: 623-935-8584
Email: diane.stonebrink@estrellamountain.edu