Opinion Essays

1. Is our dependence on computers a good thing or a bad thing?


2. Should students be able to grade their teachers?


3. How necessary is college education?


4. Do apps help you or just waste your time?


5. Can cellphones be educational tools? 


6. Can graffiti be considered art?


7. What is your opinion on law enforcement (police)?


8. Do laws banning offensive words (swear words like F@CK!)  make the world a better place?

Listening-Speaking.

1. Do you have a phobia?

2. What animal do you want to see on safari?

3. Did you like school? What was your best and worst subject?

4. What do you do? For how long have you been a...?

5. What is your favorite building/place in Chicago? Why?

When I was 11 Years Old

What was life like when you were 10-11 years old? ...or younger!! 8-9?

You can email me at: stathopo@gmail.com

Construct a visual timeline that shows main events from the year you were ten or eleven. You can include global events, events in the US and events that were taking place in your home country. Topics can range from politics to fashion to music to significant personal events.

Include pictures without words!  Your task will be to talk about each image you show the class. Include 5-7 images. Your presentation should be around 3-5 minutes long. Any pictures of you at this age would also be great to include.

Use the grammar from Chapter 10 "Used To" and "Might" as well as Past Simple and Present Perfect. pg. 144 Grammar from 10B, 10C

Here are some website that "might" help you:

The People History

Info Please

MUSIC BIOGRAPHY

Present a Biography of a famous musician. Email me at: stathopo@gmail.com

You can include pictures, music etc.. but remember the most important thing is your speaking!

You should try to speak for 3 minutes! Answer the questions on pg. 73. These will guide you.

You will be graded on your use of grammar and vocabulary

You can use notes but don't just read them!! Make eye contact.

Be sure to use the past tense - simple past and present perfect.
Use the vocabulary from page 72 to guide you. These are important life events.

For/Since

Write 3 sentences about your life with For and 3 sentences with Since.

Example: 

I have studied Spanish for 20 years.
I have studied Spanish since I was 16 years old.       Don't just repeat the sentences! 


I have lived in Chicago since 1982.
I have lived in Chicago (on and off) for 36 years.    Don't just repeat the sentences! 


**Then practice the question form above the sentence.

How long have you studied English?

How long have you lived in Chicago?

The 'GET' Expression Experience

 Presentation on a "Get Expression" experience.

Tell us about the time you "got married", "got in shape", "got angry", "got nervous", "got a present", "got lost", "got a job", "got an important email/text"

This is an anecdote. An anecdote is a short, personal story. Here are some examples:

1. The first time I 'got pulled over' by the police. 

2. The time my friends and I 'got lost' looking for French Fries. 

3. The time I 'got a job'

You only need to choose one story from your own life.  


You should outline your story and speak for 2-3 minutes. Include details in the story. You can use notes. People will be able to ask questions after your tell your story. 

Prepare your story before Monday. If you just talk, you won't use correct grammar. Use page 159. 

Think of your story almost like an essay - there should be an introduction, a body and a conclusion. 

Photojournalist First Conditional Activity

Show us the consequences of your life using the first conditional.

Take 10 pictures of the first conditional and tell us a story. 

Use medium sized images and email them as soon as you take them together. 

*Use images only - all the language must come from you! 

**Email the pictures to me at: stathopo@gmail.com

ADVERBS OF MANNER THEATER

You are a director writing a script! Make enough copies for the actors and one for yourself! 3-5 copies. Print it to the front desk - USE THE COMPUTERS ON THE TOEFL SIDE!

EMAIL IT TO: stathopo@gmail.com if you cannot print

will need to write 10-12 lines of dialogue.

You can have 2-4 actors from your class to read your script.


Use the adverbs below to help guide your language.

Ex. Emily: (Awkwardly) Open your books.

       Ellie (cheerfully) Ok teacher! What page?
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Anxiously

Slowly

Seriously

Lazily

Dreamily

Suspiciously

Defensively

Calmly

Masterfully

Angrily

Quietly

Sadly

**Bonus

Awkwardly

Cheerfully

Loudly

Mysteriously

Innocently

Politely

Shyly

Rudely

Thoughtfully

Extremely Amazing Chicago Presentation!!!

You have a mission!! Go out and explore the city this weekend!!

You should take 3-5 pictures and you can email them me at stathopo@gmail.com. Find and describe 5 examples of city life to the class using modifiers. 

You can explain these photos using HAVE TO, MUST, SHOULD, CAN and any negative forms.

Or you can explain 5 examples you saw of city life using modifiers.

For example: It was an extremely hot day and I saw a very old man yelling at a pigeon.
For example: When you are in Chicago you must see The Bean - it is a really famous Chicago landmark.

Remember the most important part is your speaking!

City Advice!!

What should people know when they visit your hometown?
What are some things they should or shouldn't do?

Make a list of the Top 10 things to do when visiting your hometown. Follow the ten sentences below.

1. You have to...

2. You don't have to...

3. Do you have to...?

4. You can't...

5. You must...

6. You must not...

7. You should...

8. You shouldn't...

9. You ought to...

10. I think you should...