If You Don't Know Me...

Assignments for Tuesday 11/04/14

FOG4:
Read pp. 340-341.
Then complete the vocabulary/comprehension exercises on pp. 341-342.
Study the grammar presentation on pages 343-344.
Do exercises 1 & 2 on pp. 345-346.


WOR2:
Read pp. 95-96.  Do the exercises on pages 97-99.
Read pp. 100-103.  Do the exercises on pages 104-106.

Assignments for Thursday 10/30/14

Watch this video:


FOG4:
Read the passage on pages 308-309 (again).
Answer the vocabulary/comprehension questions on page 310.
Do the exercises on pages 314-319.
Do the exercises on pages 328-333.

My Life in Ruins

http://moviesegmentstoassessgrammargoals.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-life-in-ruins-get-have-something.html

Robbie & Cher

Robbie Williams - Feel


http://youtu.be/F7S0eVwJRas












Cher - You Haven't Seen the Last of Me
http://youtu.be/5FM5Akcjraw

Passive Causative (Friends)

http://youtu.be/c4rxPb3C3dE

Phoebe:  Now some of you are going to get cut, and some of you aren't...

Dudley Moore http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001545/
Demi Moore http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000193/

Causative Verbs - Review

http://youtu.be/5x-Sw46Nt1w

Passive Links

http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/havesomethingdone/menu.php



http://youtu.be/AIYpR_fB_C0 |
(There are some spelling mistakes in this video but the lesson is good.)
http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/ronstadt-linda/when-will-i-be-loved-1620.html
You can play the song (press the arrow) and follow the lyrics. 
You'll hear a lot of verbs in the passive form.

Mr. Passive Voice

Passive with TWO Objects

Quiz 10/28/14 SAMPLES

A – Write the correct tense/form of the verb in each blank. (2 points each)

B – Add a tag to each of the sentences below. (3 points each)

C – Underline the adjective clause in each sentence and circle the connector. (2 points each)

D – Write additions of similarity using “so” or “either” for the sentences below. (4 points each)

E – Are the verbs in the following sentences in active form or passive form? Circle the correct answer. (2 points each)

example: My students have studied the chapter on passive.        ACTIVE     PASSIVE       
F – Underline the synonym/definition of each of these words and expressions. (2 points each)

1. crucial                                      a. cross                                    b. important
2. mission                                    a. an important purpose           b. to miss someone
3. run into                                    a. meet by chance                    b. finish a supply
4. decade                                     a. 10 days                                 b. 10 years
5. put off                                     a. take off                                  b. delay
6. keep on                                    a. continue                                b. not enter
7. look out                                   a. wear glasses                          b. be careful
8. eat out                                     a. eat in a restaurant                  b. eat completely
9. quit                                          a. give away                              b. give up
10. believe                                     a. fall for                                   b. make up

Quiz 10/23/14 ANSWERS

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yWFJ0S3lBMW0wcG8/view?usp=sharing

Assignments for Tuesday 10/28/14

FOG4:
Review the whole grammar section (presentation/notes) in the chapter on passive voice .
Watch the YouTube on passive voice (blog).
Do ALL of the exercises in the chapter on passive voice -- including the writing assignment (essay/paragraph on your country).
Be prepared for a quiz on passive voice.
Hint:  All the questions in the quiz will be from the book chapter and the YouTube video (blog).

MIDTERM EXAM ANSWERS

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yVlpLcW1SUS1IZmM/view?usp=sharing

WATCH THIS: Active Voice & Passive Voice

Assignments for Thursday 10/23/14

FOG4:
Read pages 290-291.
Answer the vocabulary/comprehension questions on page 291.
Study the grammar presentation and notes on pages 292-293.
Watch this short YouTube video on passive voice and pronouns: http://youtu.be/ePfmgMTgXl8
Do exercises 1-9 on pages 293-302.

FOG4 - ANSWERS - Adjective Clauses

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yS1pHMzVPb1lGLVk/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yQk16X1VidGdSLWc/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2ycFBFNXE5b1ZHQlE/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yWnlDUV96MVZ6UVU/view?usp=sharing

Assignments for Tuesday 10/21/14

FOG4:

Part 1:
--Review the phrasal-verb exercises on pages 200-201
(knowing the level of formality of phrasal verbs is very important)

Part 2:


--Read "Extroverts and Introverts" on pages 206-207.
--Complete the vocabulary/comprehension exercises on pages 207-208.
--Read "Torn between Two Worlds" on pages 221-222.
--Complete the vocabulary/comprehension exercises on page 223.

Part 3:

--Read this one-page introduction to adjective clauses:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2ybDZXOFBNN3djWGM/view?usp=sharing
--Study the grammar charts and notes on pages 208-210 and 224-227 carefully.
--Check out the following website:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/relative-clauses

POTLUCK

MANY THANKS TO ALL THE STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR MIDTERM POTLUCK.  YOU ROCK!

FOG4 ANSWERS

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2ya2xuT2RlUDh1a00/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yMC1hV0p1aHBKZUU/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yeXl5d2Fzakh4Yk0/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yVnRyYXdlMFFORkk/view?usp=sharing

POTLUCK 10/16/14

Here's what each person is bringing:


Sudip - chips
Anika - brownies
Aurore - crepes bretonnes
Jahangir - snack
Arely - sodas
Maria - tostadas
Celina - mini sandwiches
Nico - plates, spoons, forks, and napkins
Aida - cream cheese with crackers
Elmira - salad
Ning - Thai food
Maribel - flan
Banafsheh - shallot dip with chips
Silvia - Argentinian beef empanadas / cake
Mozhgan - halva
Noosha - eggplant borani

MIDTERM EXAM - THURSDAY 10/16/14 - 7PM

Quiz 10/14/14 ANSWERS

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2ycklmNEV0WERYYkU/view?usp=sharing

Phrasal Verbs

Gerunds & Infitinives

FOG4 - ANSWERS - Units 9 & 10

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yUTBFOERlUlVYYTg/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yT1ZKTWt4MzctQmc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yNlVWY21BSDV1OVE/view?usp=sharing

Assignments for Tuesday 10/14/14

FOG4:
Read Wind and Water on pages 172-173.
Complete the vocabulary/comprehension exercises on page 173.
Read the grammar notes on pages 175-176.
Do all the exercises on pages 177-183.
Read Welcome Home on pages 186-187.
Study the grammar presentation and notes on pages 188-190.
Complete all the exercises on pages 190-196.

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE IS CLOSED ON TUESDAY 10/07 -- NO CLASS

Quiz 9/30/14 ANSWERS

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2ybGpJbENCbjh6ZXM/view?usp=sharing

100 Words...

Here are 100 words you can use instead of "said":


http://www.weareteachers.com/docs/default-source/printable-materials/pages-from-100-words-poster-final-b-amp-w.pdf

Gerunds & Infinitives

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/verblist.htm


http://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/gerund_or_infinitive_different_list.htm


http://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/infinitive_list.htm


http://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/gerund_list.htm

WOR2 - ANSWERS

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2yT1Y5OGtOZHl3MUE/view?usp=sharing


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2fvJUBid2ydkotWkNhLTlCdXc/view?usp=sharing

Have a colorful weekend!

Do you know all your colors?
Check out this link:
http://www.dose.com/lists/15925/This-Is-The-Most-Complete-Color-Thesaurus-You-ve-Ever-Seen-OMG-That-s-Fuchsia

Assignments for Tuesday 10/7/14

WOR2:
Read "Untitled" on pages 90-91.
Complete the comprehension/vocabulary exercises on pages 91-93.
Read "Googling Your Date" on pages 95-97.
Complete the comprehension/vocabulary exercises on pages 97-99.
FOG4:
Do all the exercises on pages 160-165.