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-190500609600NAME:EMAIL:PHONE NUMBER:INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH CONVERSATION WORKBOOKDeveloped by: Professor Alexis Cuperus Manning, M.S.Ed. TESOLGyeongsang National UniversityCollege of HumanitiesDepartment of English Language & Literature?2016Intermediate Conversation Process Flow Explanation *except 1st article/activity which will be done in class*BEFORE CLASS, Read Article ?Answer questions as homework (should be finished BEFORE class starts).At start of each class, have the homework page(s) open and ready to be inspected by professor ? If all looks satisfactory, you’ll receive the homework points. Homework content will be used as basis for small group discussion?Discuss in small groups. Finish small group activity ? Find 1-2 DIFFERENT class members who were NOT in your original discussion group (unless otherwise instructed) ? Proceed to next small group activity as described in the ‘IN-CLASS ACTIVITY’ area ? Complete Activity by following all instructions.Recap the day’s work ? Draw conclusions? Preview to next classArticle ListSEVEN WAYS TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS IN YOUR 20SMYTH OF DAEDALUS AND ICARUSSIMPLE MANGRIT & HARD WORKPERSONALITY TESTDESCRIBING? My Name:Directions: This is our first article. First, read it as a class. Then use the words in the word bank below from the article below to correctly fill in the blanks. Then answer the questions on the following page in 2-3 reasonable sentences. <Reasonable - neither too short or long!>WORD BANK (all blanks attempted to receive 2 points)defining era b. quality time c. on your (one’s) own terms d. live in the present e. comfort zoneA period of time marked by memorable events is known as a __________________. University can be very special because you get to live life ____________________________. When you feel stressed out, it’s important to remember to _______________________ and keep a peaceful mind. Don’t forget to give your parents and childhood friends _____________________, otherwise you may regret missing them. When you graduate high school and move to the next stage in your life, it feels exciting and scary to get out of your ________________________.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (at least 2-3 reasonable sentences to receive 3 points)How do you spend quality time with your family and friends? Example: “I spend quality time with my family by [...] and /or “I spend quality time with my friends by [...]”2. Describe a time you were out of your comfort zone (in a new, unfamiliar or stressful situation). Example: “I was out of my comfort zone when I started my part time job at Starbucks because…”3. Is it difficult for you to live in the present (focus on this moment)? Why / why not? (Example: It’s difficult for me to live in the present because I am a nervous person...In addition, I… / -OR- It’s not difficult for me to live in the present because I am naturally calm. This is because… ).Adapted from: Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your 20sYour 20s are a defining era, filled with exciting transitions and changes. But the decade is also a minefield that can sometimes seem impossible to navigate. 1. Don't hang out with the same group of people all the time.Mix it up, suggests Quora user Amrisha Vohra. "Make friends with people who are of different ages, cultures, speak a different language, and are much different than you are."Maintaining relationships is important, but stepping outside of your comfort zone to build new ones is equally as important.2. Don't forget to call home once in awhile.Embrace independence, but don't forget about your parents in the flurry of transitioning to the real world, suggests Vohra. "Love your parents! Spend quality time with your family," she writes. 20002502143133. Spend money on trips — not shoes. Resist purchasing "luxuries," says Vohra. Instead, buy experiences that will create memories. Planning a trip does not mean breaking the bank, says user Marty Pollio. "Start by going to places that are easy to afford, otherwise you'll too often be in a holding pattern of saving money for big trips," he writes. "If you're in school, acquire a skill that will allow you to work when you travel — whether it's working from a computer, cutting hair, or working in restaurants. That way, you'll have the freedom to stay for a while in places you like."4. Do nice things for other people.Your 20s are full of "you time" — it's a decade for you to set and achieve personal and professional goals, jumpstart your career, and discover what truly drives you in life — but don't overlook others.Find ways, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, to help out those around you, says Oskar Nowik. "Help a homeless person to get back to normal life. Donate to local community in need. Change the life of a random person."5. Don't do what you're "supposed" to do.Rather, "do what feels good to you," writes Alex Clifford, and trust yourself and your decisions. Shrenik Kumar echoes this sentiment: "You are supposed to live life on your own terms and on your own parameters, and not on that of others."6. Don't worry about your 30s and 40s.Planning ahead is a responsible thing to do, but do not consume yourself with the future to the point where you forget to live in the present, says user Dhruvil Pandya. 7. Remember that you may be done with high school or university, but you're never done learning.Continue to educate yourself, through reading, writing, and engaging in conversations. IN CLASS ACTIVITYSmall Group Activity:In a group of 2-3, complete the following task: Imagine that all or both of you are 45 years old. You have lived a good life and you’re remembering your 20s. To reflect on your younger days, what do you want to remember? As a group, select one of the 7 tips from the article and create at least 3 but no more than 5 more supporting reasons, examples, details, evidence, etc. to explain why your selected tip is good and, as you have gotten older, it really has become true.Selected tip: _______________________________________________________________Example: “We want to tell our younger, 20-year old selves that the above tip is true because…”Reasons: 12345You will share your result with the class - each group member will briefly mention a reason by speaking out loud!Re-cap: In this lesson we focused on the following:Idioms and expressions about success ?Reflecting on one’s quality of life ?Cooperating with others to support and explain an opinion ?Speaking clearly and confidently in front of an audience ?Preview: In the next lesson we will practice:Words and idioms connected with fantasyReflecting on what happens if we aren’t humble after successCompose an interview to describe consequence of actionInterpersonal communication between interviewer and interviewee ? My Name:Directions: After reading the article, to receive your 5 homework points for Unit 2 “Icarus & Daedalus”, use the words in the word bank below from the article to correctly fill in the blanks. Then answer the questions in 2-3 reasonable sentences. <Reasonable - neither too short or long!>WORD BANK (all blanks attempted to receive 2 points)be/ get carried away b. infamous c. inventive d. mythical e. try in vainWhen we are experiencing really good luck or having consistent success, we can _______________________ and forget to be humble. My friend is very ______________, always making new and creative things.There are rumors about that Kpop singer; she is _____________.When we read a fantasy story, we can sometimes learn a moral message from its _________________ characters and situation.The police officer was having a hard time catching the bad guy, she had to ___________________________ again and again. Eventually, she failed.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (at least 2-3 reasonable sentences to receive 3 points)Do you know any in-famous celebrities from your country? How about internationally? What did they do? (Example: I heard of some inappropriate things that Michael Jackson, a world-famous pop-singer, did. He went to court, although the accusations were never 100% proven.)2. Describe a time you tried something in vain. How did you handle failure? Example: “I tried in vain to become a classical pianist, but it wasn’t meant to be. I think I handled the failure a little poorly because I was depressed for a long time. Next time something isn’t meant to be, I will...”3. Do you often get carried away while doing something? Explain yourself. Example: ”I get carried away while playing video games. Suddenly, it’s 2 AM! I need to…” Adapted from: Myth of Daedalus and IcarusThe myth of Daedalus and Icarus is one of the most known and fascinating Greek Myths.While in Crete Daedalus created the plan for the Minoan Palace of Knossos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Crete and Greece today. King Minos and Daedalus had great understanding at first, but their relationships started deteriorating at some point. It’s believed that Daedalus was the one who advised Princess Ariadne to give Theseus the thread that helped him come out from the infamous Labyrinth, after killing the Minotaur.The Labyrinth was a maze built by Daedalus; King Minos wanted a building suitable to imprison the mythical monster Minotaur.Minos was infuriated when found out about the betrayal and imprisoned Daedalus and his son Icarus in the Labyrinth.The Flight of Daedalus and Icarus9525314325Icarus was the young son of Daedalus. Daedalus was way too smart and inventive, thus, he started thinking how he and Icarus would escape the Labyrinth. Knowing that his architectural creation was too complicated, he figured out that they could not come out on foot. He also knew that the shores of Crete were perfectly guarded, thus, they would not be able to escape by sea either. The only way left was the air.Daedalus managed to create gigantic wings, using branches of osier and connected them with wax. He taught Icarus how to fly, but told him to keep away from the sun because the heat would make the wax melt, destroying the wings.Daedalus and Icarus managed to escape the Labyrinth and flew to the sky, free. Icarus’s DeathAlthough he was warned, Icarus was too young and too enthusiastic about flying. He got excited by the thrill of flying and carried away by the amazing feeling of freedom and started flying high to salute the sun, diving low to the sea, and then up high again.His father Daedalus was trying in vain to make young Icarus to understand that his behavior was dangerous, and Icarus soon saw his wings melting.Icarus fell into the sea and drowned. The Icarian Sea, where he fell, was named after him and there is also a nearby small island called Icaria.IN CLASS ACTIVITYPartner Activity:In a pair (3 if class numbers require), complete the following task: Imagine that one partner is a reporter and one partner is Daedalus. It’s the one-year anniversary of your son Icarus’s death. Compose a short dialogue interviewing Daedalus about how he is handling life without his son. Use some vocabulary from the news article. Has Daedalus been able to successfully grieve for his infamous son, or is does he get carried away by grief? If there’s time, you will read your dialogue interview for the class.R- Reporter; D- DaedalusR:D:R:D:R:D:R:D:R:D:[more space below and on next page if needed]Re-cap: In this lesson we focused on the following:Words and idioms connected with fantasy ?Reflecting on what happens if we aren’t humble after success ?Compose an interview to describe consequence of action ?Interpersonal communication between interviewer and interviewee ?Preview: In the next lesson we will:Listen to American music with a specific themeAnalyze a mother’s advice to her sonSelect and share a song we like and share its messageReflect on what is important for a satisfied life? My Name:Directions: Visit the website(s), listen to the song, and correctly fill in the missing words to receive ? of your homework points for Unit 3 “Be A Simple Man”. Then answer the four questions in 2-3 reasonable sentences to get the remaining 4 points. <Reasonable - neither too short or long!> It all needs to be completed BEFORE class starts so professor can inspect and give you points.Text copy of lyrics here: Video: "Simple Man" as performed by SHINEDOWN(originally by Lynyrd Skynyrd)Well, mama told me, when I was youngSaid sit beside me, my only son,And listen closely to what I sayAnd if you do this, it'll help you some sunny dayAhYeah, it willOh, take your time, don't live too fast1.__________ will come and they will passYou'll find a woman and you'll find loveAnd don't forget that there is a someone up above[Chorus:]Be a simple kind of manBe a something you love and understandBaby, be a 2. ______________ kind of manOh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can(if you can)Forget your lust from the rich man's goldAll that you need now is in your 3. _____________And you can do this (oh, baby) if you tryAll that I want from you, my son, is to be satisfied[Chorus:]And be a simple kind of manBe a something that you love and understandBaby, be a simple kind of manOh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can(if you can)Oh, don't you worryYou'll find yourself4. ____________ your heartAnd nothing elseAnd you can do this (oh, baby) if you tryAll that I want from you, my son, is to be satisfied[Chorus:]And be a simple kind of manBe a something that you love and understandSo, baby, be a simple be a simple manOh, won't you do 5. ___________ for me, son, if you canDISCUSSION QUESTIONS (must answer with at least 2-3 reasonable sentences to receive 3 points)-38099542925What is the main message mother has for son? Do you agree with her advice? Why or why not? Example: “Mom wants to tell her son… [...} I (dis) / agree with her advice because…”2. A common theme in many songs recurs here, “Take your time, don’t live too fast…” How can you avoid living life too fast? Why is this such a popular theme in music? Example: “I can avoid living life too fast if … Also, I think it’s a popular theme in music due to [...]”3. What are the top 3-5 things you need to be satisfied in your life? List from most important to least. Example: 1 - money because… 2 - love because….and so on.4. What is your favorite kind of music? Do you like foreign language music? Give some examples of your favorite songs, singers or foreign language music below.IN CLASS ACTIVITYIndividual and Small Group Activity:Individual Part:Spend a little time considering your favorite genre of music. Favorite singer. Favorite songs from childhood. What music do you like now? After thinking, narrow your choice to one song. Song’s name: (Foreign language or name of song in your native language is okay)Song’s main theme/message:Why I like this song:Advice I want to share with others that I got from this song (example: “From ‘Simple Man’ I learned to live slowly and follow my heart - so I hope others will do that, too.)**********Small Group Part:Get into a small group (4-5 people) with DIFFERENT classmates that were not in your original group today. Share your song that you got in the individual part information together.**********IF TIME ~ professor may ask or select volunteers to share their individual part information with the class as a whole.Re-cap: In this lesson we focused on the following:Listen to American music with a specific theme ?Analyze a mother’s advice to her son ?Select and share a song we like and share its message ?Reflect on what is important for a satisfied life ?Preview: In the next lesson we will:Learn why the Korean education system is successfulCompare and contrast if the success is suitable for all learnersUse words and vocabulary to demand educational reformShare and explain big moments in our life:::MIDTERM:::Intermediate Level Can-Do List for Self Assessment Name:Directions: Check the box that best describes you. Put only one check for each row. Some skills you may have had before taking this course, gained during the course, or it may help you realize where you still need to progress from what was covered in the first half of semester.I can do this…No problem.OK except when things are complicated.With a little help from others because it’s difficult.With a lot of help from others because it’s very difficult.No way! Not even with help from others. Too difficult.1. Cooperate with others to support or explain an opinion. 2. Speak clearly and confidently in front of an audience. 3. Use words and idioms in sentences. 4. Compose and interact in an interview on an interpersonal level. 5. Analyze advice someone gives to another. 6. Select something I like and coherently share why I like it with others. 7. Understand the necessity of clear communication to develop interpersonal relationships. 8. Listen and understand what others say on various topics in English. 9. Reflect on what is important to me (my values) and share with others in English. 10. When you’re finished checking above, show the professor and ask her to sign the paper. Then you will receive the 10 points (10th point for asking to sign). Professor’s signature: __________________ (1 point)26289009525POINTS POSSIBLE: 10POINTS RECEIVED: ___? My Name:Directions: After reading the article, to receive your 5 homework points for Unit 4 “Grit & Hard Work”, use the words in the word bank below from the article to correctly fill in the blanks. Then answer the questions in 2-3 reasonable sentences. <Reasonable - neither too short or long!>WORD BANK (all blanks attempted to receive 2 points)rite of passage b. grit c. overview d. exam culture e. to be at the forefrontCowboys in the Old West were so tough. They handled any difficult situation with ________. If I want to be successful in an _______________________, I need to accept that I will always need to study and continuously improve myself.At the beginning of the class, the professor did an ____________ to help explain the routine.When I was in my final year of high school, I took a university entrance exam. Then, it was a big deal as a _________________ and the next step to my future.Being a simple person and following one’s heart isn’t reasonable nowadays. We need __________________________ to stay competitive and updated in a modern society.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (at least 2-3 reasonable sentences to receive 3 points)How did you feel when you took your university entrance exam? Was it an important rite of passage for you? Example: “I remember when I took my university entrance exam. I was feeling [...] I believe it was / was NOT an important rite of passage for me because [...]”2. This article favors the Korean educational model (perform, be diligent, compete, etc.) Is this compatible with your PERSONAL (not cultural) style of learning? Why or why not? Note: Your personal learning style is only how you prefer learning and probably is your own preference, not connected or influenced by which country you’re from or which country you attended school in. Your cultural learning style may be influenced by family, early school life and where you’re born and raised, religion, ethnic beliefs and experiences, etc.-200024762003. Do you think you have ‘grit’ (a tough, strong personality that handles stress)? Explain why yes or no. (Example: “I have grit because I meet any challenge. For example… / “I don’t have grit because I prefer another way such as…”Adapted from: South Korea and *Finland, It’s Not about Finding the “Right” School*This is an excerpt of a whole article. We won’t focus on the Finland part.Fifty years ago, both South Korea and Finland had terrible education systems. Finland was at risk of becoming the economic stepchild of Europe. South Korea was ravaged by civil war. Yet over the past half century, both South Korea and Finland have turned their schools around — and now both countries are hailed internationally for their extremely high educational outcomes. What can other countries learn from these two successful, but diametrically opposed, educational models? Here’s an overview of what South Korea and Finland are doing right.The Korean model: Grit and hard, hard, hard work.For millennia, in some parts of Asia, the only way to climb the socioeconomic ladder and find secure work was to take an examination — in which the proctor was a proxy for the emperor, says Marc Tucker, president and CEO of the National Center on Education and the Economy. Those examinations required a thorough command of knowledge, and taking them was a grueling rite of passage. Today, many in the Confucian countries still respect the kind of educational achievement that is promoted by an exam culture.The Koreans have achieved a remarkable feat: the country is 100 percent literate. But success comes with a price.Among these countries, South Korea stands apart as the most extreme, and arguably, most successful. The Koreans have achieved a remarkable feat: the country is 100 percent literate, and at the forefront of international comparative tests of achievement, including tests of critical thinking and analysis. But this success comes with a price: Students are under enormous, unrelenting pressure to perform. Talent is not a consideration — because the culture believes in hard work and diligence above all, there is no excuse for failure. Children study year-round, both in-school and with tutors. If you study hard enough, you can be smart enough.South Korea women pray for their children’s success in the annual college entrance examination. Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Thinkstock.“Koreans basically believe that I have to get through this really tough period to have a great future,” says Andreas Schleicher, director of education and skills at PISA and special advisor on education policy at the OECD. “It’s a question of short-term unhappiness and long-term happiness.” It’s not just the parents pressuring their kids. Because this culture traditionally celebrates conformity and order, pressure from other students can also heighten performance expectations. This community attitude expresses itself even in early-childhood education, says Joe Tobin, professor of early childhood education at the University of Georgia who specializes in comparative international research. In Korea, as in other Asian countries, class sizes are very large — which would be extremely undesirable for, say, an American parent. But in Korea, the goal is for the teacher to lead the class as a community, and for peer relationships to develop. In American preschools, the focus for teachers is on developing individual relationships with students, and intervening regularly in peer relationships.“I think it is clear there are better and worse way to educate our children,” says Amanda Ripley, author of The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way. “At the same time, if I had to choose between an average US education and an average Korean education for my own kid, I would choose, very reluctantly, the Korean model. The reality is, in the modern world the kid is going to have to know how to learn, how to work hard and how to persist after failure. The Korean model teaches that.”IN CLASS ACTIVITYSmall Group Activity: In a group with new members (not members from your discussion group earlier today), propose three to four changes you demand the Korean Government (or government in your home country) should make to reform education for the BETTER. If you think that the education system is totally fine, it’s okay. Use your imagination and cooperate with your group! Be simple, defend your reason with support to explain why you’re making the demand. You will share your demands with the class a little later if we have time. Brainstorming / note taking areaDon’t forget to give supporting reasons for each suggestion!DEMAND FOR EDUCATION REFORM in (country name): ________________Change 1: _________________________________Support:A.B.Change 2: _________________________________Support:A.B.Change 3: _________________________________Support:A.B.Change 4: _________________________________Support:A.B.Re-cap: In this lesson we focused on the following:Learn why the Korean education system is successful ?Compare and contrast if the success is suitable for all learners ?Use words and vocabulary to demand educational reform ?Share and explain big moments in our life ?Preview: In the next lesson we will:Reveal secrets of our personality for fun Talk about our priorities in life Realize what we believe of others Discuss psychology ? My Name:Directions: After reading the instructions and completing the personality test, to receive your 5 homework points for Unit 5 “Personality Test”, use the words in the word bank below from the article to correctly fill in the blanks. Then answer the questions in 2-3 reasonable sentences. <Reasonable - neither too short or long!>WORD BANK (all blanks attempted to receive 2 points)True self b. priority c. personality test d. last chance e. relateSomething very important to me in life is a ______________________. Sometimes we make a mistake, but we get the opportunity to fix it. Luckily, this _______ _________ can make everything okay again.For fun, we took a __________ _________ in our English class to reveal some things about our psychology.A great philosopher once said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” That basically means we must discover our ________ __________ to know who we are.If I learn to ___________ my emotions to my actions, I may have a better understanding of why I do something or feel a certain way.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (at least 2-3 reasonable sentences to receive 3 points)Do you know your true self? Do your parents know the real you? Does your best-friend know who you really are? Share your thoughts about this.2. This personality test claims to reveal the order of priorities in your life (question 1). Do you agree or disagree with your results? Explain. 3. What is your description of the dog (your personality?) Do you agree/ disagree? What is your description of the rat (your enemies)? Agree / disagree? Explain. What is your description of the sea (your life). Do you believe it? Why/ why not?Dog (my personality) --- I a/dis-agree becauseRat (my enemies) --- I a/dis-agree becauseThe Sea (my life) --- I a/dis-agree becauseAdapted from: Fun Personality Test This is a fun thing to do with a crowd of people, perhaps a dinner party or during a pajama party or in a class! There are only 3 questions and the answers will surprise you. Do not cheat by looking up the answers. The mind is like a parachute - it works best when it is opened. Instructions!· Get a pencil and paper to write your answers. · Answer each question (1-3) in order, do not look ahead, and be honest. This is an honesty questionnaire, which will tell you a lot about your true self. 1. Put the following 5 animals in the order of your preference (1 is most preferable; 5 least preferable, etc.)· Cow · Tiger · Sheep · Horse · Pig 2. Write one word in English that describes each one of the following: · Dog · Cat · Rat · Coffee · Sea 3. Think of someone, (who also knows you and is important to you), that you can relate him or her to the following colors. Do not use the same person twice. · Yellow · Orange · Red · White · Green DO NOT LOOK AHEAD AT ANSWERS UNTIL YOU COMPLETELY FINISH THE PERSONALITY TEST.Finished? Please be sure your answers are what you REALLY feel… Last chance… Look at the interpretations below. Question # 1 – The order that you choose defines the priorities in your life. Cow: signifies CAREER Tiger: signifies PRIDE Sheep: signifies LOVE Horse: signifies FAMILY Pig: signifies MONEY Question # 2 – Descriptions Your description of dog implies YOUR OWN PERSONALITY. Your description of cat implies THE PERSONALITY OF YOUR PARTNER. Your description of rat implies THE PERSONALITY OF YOUR ENEMIES. Your description of coffee is HOW YOU INTERPRET ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS. Your description of the sea implies YOUR OWN LIFE. Question #3 – Colors Yellow: Someone you will never forget. Orange: Someone you consider your true friend. Red: Someone that you really love. White: Your twin soul. Green: Someone that you will remember for the rest of your life.IN CLASS ACTIVITYPriority Case StudyRead the following situations below. In a small group (2-3) with new members (not members from your discussion group earlier today) advise the people on what their priorities should be, provide logical support for why you are advising them in such a way. You can write notes. Try to use some of the vocabulary you learned from the article in your advice. Later, you will be questioned as a group in front of the class to support your reasons.Case Study A:-16192495250Etta is from Madagascar. She is studying abroad at Gyeongsang National University for 1 year in the English Language & Literature Department. She feels homesick. She is also having a hard time meeting friends because she doesn’t know Korean very well yet. However, she is a hard worker and wants to do her best. Should she go home to Madagascar or stay in Jinju?Your advice to Etta: “Etta, your priorities should be:Priority 1:Reason:Priority 2: Reason:Priority 3:Reason:-219074161925Case Study B:Sam-Jin is a 3rd year student at Gyeongsang National University. His girlfriend broke up with him and he feels lonely. He lives in a one-room apartment near the front gate. He works at CU Mart 8 hours a week. He is considering getting a pet like a small dog or cat for company at home. He needs your help! Should Sam-Jin get a pet and if so, a cat or small dog?Your advice to Sam-Jin: “Sam-Jin, your priorities should be:Priority 1:Reason:Priority 2: Reason:Priority 3:Reason:Case Study C:Kim Yuna, the world-famous Olympic champion ice skater from South Korea, just got an offer to be the model for Chanel’s new perfume “Fire and Ice”. Her family and manager think she has already been doing too many promotions. They worry that she may over-expose herself and people will begin to get tired of her celebrity. As an outside observer who is asked to advise her, what do you think Yuna should do? Should she promote Chanel’s new perfume or politely decline and say, “Maybe next time?”-24764995250Your advice to Yuna: “Yuna, your priorities should be:Priority 1:Reason:Priority 2: Reason:Priority 3:Reason:Re-cap: In this lesson we focused on the following:Reveal secrets of our personality for fun ?Talk about our priorities in life ?Realize what we believe of others ?Discuss psychology ?Preview: In the next lesson we will:Describe what we seeAsk others to describe what they seeListen and understand descriptionsDevelop confidence to talk about various scenes? My Name:Directions: After reading the tips on how to describe a picture or a scene you see, to receive your 5 homework points for Unit 6 “Describing”, use the words in the word bank below from the article to correctly fill in the blanks. Then answer the questions in 2-3 reasonable sentences. <Reasonable - neither too short or long!>WORD BANK (all blanks attempted to receive 2 points)talk about b. panic c. describe d. direction e. focusI struggle to ____________ what I see around me in English. I need to develop my fluency. My professor encouraged me to be clear and relax when I (2 words) _________ _________ myself and others.Although I tried my best, I felt a feeling of ____________ during my fluency exam. I was so nervous!It’s not always clear what _____________ we are taking in our descriptions, for example, up, down, behind, in front, etc.As the semester continues, I am better able to _________ on what I want to say instead of being random.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (at least 2-3 reasonable sentences to receive 3 points)How many minutes can you talk about one picture or scene in English before you start to panic? One minute? Two minutes? Do you have a personal goal to speak continuously? (For example, look ahead at some images on p. 44-47).2. What is the difference between fluency and perfection? Do you prefer to be fluent in English or perfect <if perfect is even possible…> 3. Have you ever had to describe a picture, scene, or object in English, your native language, or another foreign language? How did you do it? How’d you feel? What was the result?Adapted from: Tips for Describing…Do:Look at your picture carefully and take a few moments to think before you start talking.Talk for all the time you are given. If you have one minute to do the task, use every second.Practise the useful language below so you can explain which part of the picture you are talking about.Don’t:Panic if you don’t know the words for all the things in the picture. You don’t need to know all the words for everything in the picture if you know what to say when you don't know an exact word. Get distracted and start talking about something else. Focus on the photo or picture.Panic if your mind goes blank. Take a deep breath, look at the picture and start again.If you are asked to describe a photo or a picture in the exam, here is some language you can use:What is in the picture?In the picture I can see …There’s / There are ...There isn’t a ... / There aren’t any ...Say what is happening with the present continuousThe man is ...ingThe people are ...ingIt’s raining.Where in the picture?At the top/bottom of the picture ...In the middle of the picture ...On the left/right of the picture ...next toin front ofbehindnearon top ofunderIf something isn’t clearIt looks like a ...It might be a ...He could be ...ingMaybe it’s a …Self Test. Look at the picture below. Get a clock. Play a game with yourself to see how long you can describe it before stopping. You can even record yourself with your smart phone and listen to your result after. How did you do?In Class ActivityPart 1: <Step 1> Find a partner.<Step 2> Select a photo from the choices below (1 or 2).<Step 3> Take turns seeing how many seconds/ minutes you can continuously describe anything and everything you see in your selected photo.<Step 4> If you have time, do both photos!Extra challenge: Search for some random photos on Google, Naver, etc. Show them suddenly to a partner and ask the partner to describe. You listen and write down the descriptions your partner says. Use the “Tips for describing” language to help you.SELECTION 1)SELECTION 2)Part 2:<Step 1> With your partner, write 5 true or false statements about your selected photo on a separate piece of paper you can pass to another group. (For example: True or False? There is a man playing the guitar in the photo). Make sure you write the correct answers on another piece of paper. <Step 2> After all partner sets have completed their T/F questions, you will pass yours to another group. Make sure you say which picture you wrote about. You will also answer the T/F questions of another group.<Step 3> Get the answers. Were you correct? Also, give the correct answers.Part 3:<Step 1> Play “I spy” with objects in the classroom. Use yes/ no questions and location words to deduce the correct described item. Professor will start.Re-cap: In this lesson we focused on the following:Describe what we see ?As others to describe what they see?Listen and understand descriptions ?Develop confidence to talk about various scenes ?:::FINAL:::Intermediate Level Can-Do List for Self Assessment Name:Directions: Check the box that best describes you. Put only one check for each row. Some skills you may have had before taking this course, gained during the course, or it may help you realize where you still need to progress from what was covered in the second half of semester.I can do this…No problem.OK except when things are complicated.With a little help from others because it’s difficult.With a lot of help from others because it’s very difficult.No way! Not even with help from others. Too difficult.1. Compare and contrast ideas on a theme. 2. Use various phrases and words to demand action. 3. Discuss important events in my life. 4. Talk about my priorities in life. 5. Discover personality traits about others and share my own. 6. Share my beliefs with others, also understand their beliefs. 7. Describe what I see clearly so others understand. 8. Listen to and accurately understand descriptions others give. 9. Use direction words accurately. 10. When you’re finished checking above, show the professor and ask her to sign the paper. Then you will receive the 10 points (10th point for asking to sign). Professor’s signature: __________________ (1 point)POINTS POSSIBLE: 10POINTS RECEIVED: ____Step by step is the only way!100965027305Professor Cuperus Manning’s 2nd semester 2016 timetable. Please check it carefully. Put a check mark ? or circle ? your class(es).Be clear about the class number (006, 007, 008) and class level: Advanced, Intermediate, Basic.::Second Semester 2016 Time Table::::Shortlist on Positive/ Specific Feedback:: ??? ? ?? ?? ?? How to request positive, specific feedback from your instructor at the upper advanced to intermediate level. It may also be helpful in peer class work. Be positive. Own your work. Meaning – when asking, just ask about the issue. It means that we already know you may make a mistake, it’s fine, but we need to save time and just try our best. Be specific. Show your prior analysis of the content you’re asking on. You are the navigator who will clearly direct the person to where you need feedback. Don’t expect the other person to know what you want. That is your job as a communicator whether in your native or foreign language. Don’t expect the professor to correct everything you do. That is impractical and discouraging. There is a proper time and place for corrections; other times in conversation, making yourself understood is more important. You will learn the difference as time goes by. Phrases to request targeted feedback: “Please look at this phrase here…”l Is the vocabulary from starting word to ending word natural?l If it’s not natural, can you tell me how to make it sound better? “Let’s look at this group of words (point out group of words) because I want you to check if it’s grammatically correct.”l If it’s not correct, can you explain how I should fix the grammar? “Here (point out explicitly) I’m not sure how to continue my thoughts. I want to say something like _____________. Does it sound clear to you?”l If it’s unclear, can you provide some phrases or expressions to help me make it clear? Do you see this here? I think the vocabulary is too common or boring. Can you give me some similar, various words to make it more interesting?Syllabus / ?????(Second Semester 2016 / 2016 ??? 2 ??) I. Courses and ProfessorsCourse Title: ???Course Number: ????Foreign Instruction Language: ???????Lecture Hours: ????Instruction Room: ???Subject: ??Intermediate English Conversation English English Language & Literature Major: ??Mandatory Major Class: ????Participants: ????Credits: ????Course Target: ???? English Language and Literature, multiple majors Professor’s Affiliation: ??? ??Professor’s Name: ??? ??Professor’s Contact Information: ??? ??? ??College of Humanities, Department of English Language and LiteratureAlexis Cuperus ManningOffice: 101-312 Phone: 772-1132Email: gnuenglanglit@ II. Lectures (Purpose) ?? (??)Through a process approach across various topics, learners at the Intermediate English level will cover reading material previous to class, answer questions to elicit critical and creative thinking. With vocabulary support, learners will build context awareness to use words and phrases about topics from personal perspective. Group, class-wide, and partner work to engage class members in meaningful, interesting, and useful discussion will take place. Specific goals include but not limited to following. Use idioms and expressions about success. Reflect on one’s quality of life.Cooperate with others to support and explain an opinion. Speak clearly and confidently in front of an audience.Use words and idioms connected with fantasy. Reflect on what happens if we aren’t humble after pose an interview to describe consequence of action. Practice interpersonal communication between interviewer and interviewee. Listen to American music with a specific theme. Analyze a mother’s advice to her son. Select and share a song we like and share its message. Reflect on what is important for a satisfied life. Learn why the Korean education system is successful. Compare and contrast if the success is suitable for all learners. Use words and vocabulary to demand educational reform. Share and explain big moments in our life Reveal secrets of our personality for funTalk about our priorities in life. Realize what we believe of others. Discuss psychology. Describe what we see.Ask others to describe what they see. Listen and understand descriptions. Develop confidence to talk about various scenes. III. Required Textbooks and Reference Books ?? ??? ? ?? ??Distributor ??:Author ??:Title ???:Publisher ???:Remarks ??: Alexis Cuperus ManningIntermediate English Conversation WorkbookAlexis Cuperus ManningFree download from gnuenglanglit. IV. Assignments??Assignments ??Project Title ???:Notes ????:A. Midterm and Final Exam B. B. Attendance (B1, B2, B3)C. Assignments 1-6 (6 assignments worth 5 points each)D. Learner ReflectionsE. Special Note on Grade TrackingA. Midterm and Final ExamB. Attendance (Late arrival / homework submission) (B1, B2, B3)C. Assignments 1-6D. Twice in the semester learner reflectionE. Grade TrackerA. Both exams will be in 1:1 oral interview format designed to assess fluency. Rubric and exam questions will be published in advanced. A practice situation will be provided 1 week prior. No retakes or schedule changes permitted.B. B. (B1). Gyeongsang University policy is from your 8th absent hour in a 2 unit (2 ??,) course, you automatically fail (“F”). No exceptions. It means you have 7 total hours allowed outside class. Definition of attendance: your body is physically present inside the assigned classroom. Attendance rules: Each student is permitted 2 hours (one week’s class) absence without consequence. These first 2 hours will not be a factor to affect your attendance score.Each hour beyond the first ‘free 2’ is considered a regular absent hour which results in -1 point per missed hour for any reason (school activity; family situation; hospital; illness; military; outside volunteering, travel, unplanned traffic, late dismissal of other classes, didn’t wake up, technical issue) etc. You may submit any documents you wish as proof of the selected activity to explain the absence, but the -1 deduction per hour is still in effect. Due to the leeway of the first two hours being waived if needed, please consider that unexpected events do happen. Manage your time wisely and re-read this policy to avoid misunderstanding.(B2). Late arrival is considered being 10 or more minutes late. Each student is permitted two hours of late arrival without penalty. From the 3rd late arrival, it will be counted as an absence for the whole hour and begin to -1 as in attendance policy above (A).(B3). Late homework. If you know you’ll be absent, turn in homework early via email or put under professor’s door (101-312) with your name and class information clearly written. Penalty policy: submitted late but within class time (-1); submitted late but verified same day (-2); submitted late but verified no more than one day later (-3). No homework is accepted beyond 24 hours late.C. Prior reading is required. Assignments due at start of class as indicated in syllabus schedule. If task is accomplished satisfactorily, points awarded accordingly.D. Around midterm and final exam time you will process a self-learning survey to elicit mindful guidance of your progress as an Intermediate English conversationalist.E. It’s recommended that learners keep track of their own grades with the optional grade tracker document provided on homepage to avoid surprises at end of semester V. Assessment Methods????Assessment Methods ????Attendance??Midterm????Final ????Assignments ???Occasional Test ????*Etc. ?? (learner reflections)Total ?Scoring Rate????10202030020100*Etc: class contribution, preparation status, class attitude, presentation skills, outside work?? : ?????, ????, ????, ???? VI. Weekly Lesson Plans ?? ????Week ??Lectures ????Teaching Methods ????Equipment Utilization ?????Remarks ??1st week (1 ?)Tues, 8/30 006 and 007 don’t meetThu, 9/1 008Introduction to CourseLecture / IcebreakerWriting utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaThis is add/drop period (?? ?? ??)2nd week (2 ?)Tues, 9/6 006 and 007Thu, 9/8 008SEVEN WAYS TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS IN YOUR 20SLecture, group, partner, 1:1Writing utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaRead article in class and process activities. All learners receive credit for 1st article (5 points). Read MYTH OF DAEDALUS AND ICARUS and do homework for next week.3rd week (3 ?)Tues, 9/13 006 and 007Thu, 9/15 008 doesn’t meet due to Chuseok MYTH OF DAEDALUS AND ICARUSLecture, group, partner, 1:1Writing utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaMYTH OF DAEDALUS AND ICARUS due at start of class. Read SIMPLE MAN and do homework for next week. - 008 will submit Icarus/Daedalus together with Simple Man at start of week 44th week (4 ?)Tues, 9/20 006 and 007Thu, 9/22 008SIMPLE MANLecture, group, partner, 1:1Writing utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaSIMPLE MAN due at start of class. No homework this week. Self Reflection 1 (in workbook) to be completed in week 5.5th week (5 ?Tues, 9/27 006 and 007Thu, 9/29 008)Self Reflection 1Lecture, group, partner, 1:1Writing utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaFrom the workbook, “Can do” learner assessment. Process Activities: 10 points to be earned during class. Midterm rubric and questions assigned. Check homepage.6th week (6 ?)Tues, 10/4 006 and 007Thu, 10/6 008Midterm PreparationLecture, group, partner, 1:1Writing utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaPrepare and practice midterm oral interview questions. Interview times assigned over Group A and Group B period. *008 Group B is due to take their midterm on the School’s Birthday which is not a formal attendance day; Prof. will arrange meeting times with that specific group.7th week (7 ?)Tues, 10/11 006 and 007Thu, 10/13 008MIDTERM GROUP A1:1 oral interviews in professor’s officeAny practice or review material learner needs.MIDTERM GROUP A takes 1:1 oral interview; Group B studies and processes skills outside class independently. Read and complete homework for “Grit & Hard Work” which is due start of class in week 9.8th week (8 ?)Tues, 10/18 006 and 007Thu, 10/20 008* Due to School’s birthday, it’s not a formal attendance day. Prof. will contact 008 Group B to schedule 1:1 oral interview.MIDTERM GROUP B1:1 oral interviews in professor’s officeAny practice or review material learner needs.MIDTERM GROUP B takes 1:1 oral interview; Group A reflects and processes skills outside class independently. Read and complete homework for “Grit & Hard Work” which is due start of class in week 9.9th week (9 ?)Tues, 10/25 006 and 007Thu, 10/27 008Grit & Hard WorkLecture, group, partner, 1:1Writing utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaGrit & Hard Work due at start of class. Read and do homework for Personality Test for next week.10th week (10 ?) Tues, 11/1 006 and 007Thu, 11/3 008Personality TestLecture, group, partner, 1:1Writing utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaPersonality Test Due at start of class. Read and do homework for Describing for next week.11th week (11 ?) Tues, 11/8 006 and 007Thu, 11/10 008DescribingLecture, group, partner, 1:1Writing utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaDescribing due at start of class. No homework this week. Self Reflection 2 (in workbook) to be completed in week 12. Final Exam rubric and questions assigned. Check homepage.12th week (12 ?) Tues, 11/15 006 and 007Thu, 11/17 008Self Reflection 2 / Final Exam PreparationLecture, group, partner, 1:1Writing utensil, dictionary, assigned work, other multimediaFrom the workbook, “Can do” learner assessment 2. Process Activities: 10 points to be earned during class. Practice for final exam.13th week (13 ?) Tues, 11/22 006 and 007Thu, 11/24 008FINAL EXAM GROUP A1:1 oral interviews in professor’s officeAny practice or review material learner needs.FINAL EXAM GROUP A takes 1:1 oral interview; Group B studies and processes skills outside class independently.14th week (14 ?) Tues, 11/29 006 and 007Thu, 12/1 008FINAL EXAM GROUP B1:1 oral interviews in professor’s officeAny practice or review material learner needs.FINAL EXAM GROUP B takes 1:1 oral interview; Group A studies and reflects skills outside class independently.15th week (15 ?) Tues, 12/6 006 and 007Thu, 12/8 008OPEN DOOR - go to professor’s office instead of classroomResult of tabulation, grade tracking; 1:1 consultationGrade Tracker Update: Learners can tabulate final grades1:1 consultation with professor in 101-312 as needed16th week (15 ?) Tues, 12/6 006 and 007Thu, 12/8 008CLASS DISMISSED - END OF SEMESTER PROCESSINGCLASS DISMISSED - END OF SEMESTER PROCESSINGCLASS DISMISSED - END OF SEMESTER PROCESSINGCLASS DISMISSED - END OF SEMESTER PROCESSING ................
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