Nate's Reading and Writing Classes

 By Nate Feldman 1.                   Attempt: you try to do something Ex. You are attempting to learn English.   An attempt: This is an attempt to improve you English.     2.                   Increasingly: more than before Ex. It is increasingly difficult to find a good job in the city.   3.                   A phenomenon: a special event Ex. The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon where the sky has bright, colorful lights.   4.                   Basically: going back to the simplest things Ex. Basically, all you have to do is come to class.   Nothing more.   5.    ...

 By Nate Feldman Vocabulary: Distribution: giving out things to people Utilizing: using something Ex. We need to utilize our time better for studying.   We need to utilize our resources in a more effective way.

 By Nate Feldman Urban = related to cities, opposite of rural = related to farmland Dense = filled with a lot of something; little space between things Growth = getting bigger in size Suburbs = areas outside of a city that are surrounding it Productive = useful; gets the job done Ex. I hope this activity is productive for you.   Income = money you make from your job Low-income = don’t make a lot of money; poor High-income = make a lot of money; rich Medium-income = middle with money Aspect = a part of something Ex. My favorite aspect of ELS are the activities.   Tend to = for the most part; not entirely, but more yes than no Ex. The students tend to come late = they come late more often than early A concentration (of something): a lot of something in one area   *Do you prefer rural or urban areas?   Why?   *What cities have you been to that are dense?   *Where have you seen population growth in recent years?

                                          Random Expressions 1.    On the hot seat = in danger of losing your job Ex. The team is doing bad, so the coach is on the hot seat.     2.    To give someone the ax = to fire them from their job Ex. The team had a bad season, so they gave the coach the ax after the last game.   Ex. The teacher made so many students angry, they gave the teacher the ax after the school year.     3.    To get a pink slip = to lose one’s job   4.    A blessing in disguise = a thing that looks bad, but it is really good   5.    A lot of chatter = many people are talking about something   6.    A dream come true = everything you always wanted  ...

 By Nate Feldman Essay Topics: Compare and Contrast things from the following topics we discussed in class. A. Types of Parks B. Types of Businesses  C. Two Animals  D. Two types of parents  E. Two countries 

 By Nate Feldman Point by Point vs. Block Method Comparison Essays Point by Point Thesis: New York and Philadelphia have many similarities *The first similarity is their diversity.   New York and Philadelphia both have multicultural societies made up of people from every culture around the world.   *The second similarity is their passion for sports.   New York sports fans are well-known as being very enthusiastic and passionate.   Likewise, Philadelphia fans are some of the most aggressive and boisterous people in the country.   Block Thesis: New York and Philadelphia have many similarities New York is one of the largest metropolitan regions in the country.   In it, you can find people from all backgrounds, including all nationalities, ethnicities, and religions. Philadelphia, likewise, is a major metropolitan area with millions of people.   Like New York, you can find people of all backgrounds living here throughout the city. ...

 By Nate Feldman I am an avid soccer player.   I am an avid outdoors person.   I am an avid writer.     In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and playing video games.     Bucolic: related to the countryside   Clark Park vs. Other Parks you Know   Different: *People play Chess at Clark Park *People play Basketball Park *You can play music on weekdays *Clark is wider *Bigger trees *Different trees.   For example, Clark Park has Maple Trees.   *Clark Park holds a market place.   *Sadly, Clark Park has trash on the ground even though there are trash cans everywhere.   *There are more people at Clark Park *People can use balls in Clark Park   Similar: *Nature *Both parks have bright colors during the autumn; fall foliage

 By Nate Feldman Class Notes: Founded in 1961, ELS language schools offer students an opportunity to improve their English through intensive courses.     Since its opening in 1961, ELS language schools has improved the English of many people around the world.       Everyone should come to ELS.   By taking a class at ELS, you’re guaranteed to improve your English dramatically.   At ELS, students are immersed in English.     ELS is great.   It was founded in 1961.   Students take classes there.   They get better at English.     ELS is a great place to learn English.   Established in 1961, the company has offered English immersion programs over the past 60-plus years.   While taking classes at ELS, students are able to learn English from top-notch instructors and practice with students from a variety of countries.     ELS is a great place to learn English.   By taking c...

 By Nate Feldman Unit 3: Vocabulary  Apparel = clothing Profits = when your business makes more money than it spends Founded = when the company was started Ex. ELS was founded in 1961. Headquarters = the central location of a company Brands = are a type of product Executive = having the power to put plans into action Competitive = something that has a lot of competition Ex. Many people want to go to Harvard, but its very competitive.   Competitor = is a person you compete against Marketing = promoting your service Shortage = a lack of supplies; not enough of supplies Merchandise = things you sell Serves as a reminder = shows you that something is true Deviates from the norm = does something unique from others Miss the boat = you didn’t do something when it was popular or available Like clockwork = happening automatically all of the time From scratch = from the total beginning

 P.19 Language for writing, Making Comparisons  Philadelphia and New York have some similarities.   Both are major metropolitan regions in the Northeast United States.   Quebec and France have some similarities.   Both speak French as a native language.   Mr. Nate and Mr. Ryan have similarities.   Both (of them) have taught English at ELS for a while.   Mr. Nate and Gerardo have similarities.   Both of us are older than the rest of the class.   Dominican cuisine has a lot of dishes with rice and beans.   Likewise, Puerto Ricans eat rice and beans with their meals.   Like Alabama, Mississippi is a part of the deep south in the United States.   Like the Dominican Republic, Haiti is a part of the Hispanola island.   Like New Jersey, Pennsylvania is a part of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.   While they speak Spanish in the Dominican Republic, they speak French in Haiti.   While P...

 By Nate Feldman *I will look over your practice essays comparing humans and elephants.   *We will do the vocabulary activity on P.13.  Then, we will read "Gender in the Wild," P.14-16.  We will answer questions on P.18-19.   *We will practice using language to show similarities and differences on P.19. Vocabulary from today's class: 1.       Observe: to see something Ex. I have observed a lot of crazy drivers in Philadelphia.     2.       Generally: for the most part Ex. Generally, people in my country graduate from college when they are 22.     3.       Establish: create something Ex. I established my own business.     4.       Previously: before now Ex. I know Gerardo because I have taught him in class previously.      5.       Extended family: cousins, uncle...

 By Nate Feldman Note: We will have our first Reading Quiz, on Unit 1, on Thursday.   *We will watch the video, Elephant Orphans, on P.11-12 in the book.  In the video, they try to identify similarities between young elephants and young children.  Are humans and elephants similar at all? *We will do vocabulary on P.13 and read "Gender in the Wild" on P. 14-16 Sample Essay, Humans and Elephants All living things in the world are unique.  They vary in size, intelligence, and other factors.  Two very important creatures on planet Earth are humans and elephants.  They look very different from one another, but they actually have many similarities.  One similarity between humans and elephants is the importance of mothers.  Elephants depend on their mothers for both milk and warmth.  They spend the first part of their lives around their mothers.  Likewise , human children get milk from their mothers for the first couple of years of th...

 By Nate Feldman *We'll re-read "The Ape in the Office," P.5-7 and do sections C,D, and F on P.8-9.   Vocabulary: On good teams, the players can form a bond with one another = they form a strong connection We need to bond with one another = We need to spend time together A rival = someone you compete against The Phillies and Mets are big rivals with one another.  There is a big rivalry between Philadelphia sports teams and New York sports teams.  Intimidate = to scare someone or make them feel small around you Beneficial = something that is good for you Eating lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet is beneficial for your health; eating a lot of protein is beneficial for body builders.   Vocabulary Discussion: 1. What intimidates you?   2. Who do you have strong bonds with? 3. Do you have rivals ?  If so, how do you deal with them? 4. What is beneficial for you?  *We'll read for Main Ideas and Supporting details o...

 By Nate Feldman Warm-up Discussion:  *Have you ever been to a summer camp?  What do people typically do at summer camps? Reading:   Story: Doomsday, USA  Josh is speaking to the audience about Camp Doomsday, the summer camp he is the co-leader of.  Josh:  Welcome to Camp Doomsday, the only summer camp in the world where humans and monsters interact with one another and build lifelong relationships!  My name is Josh, and I am the co-director and co-founder of this amazing place!  Our camp enables humans and monsters to learn about one another’s traditions and breakdown stereotypes and misunderstandings. Our staff is made up of both humans and monsters alike in a variety of positions, showing we can learn to live together with one another when given an opportunity. So, whether you are a human or a monster, if you have a child, enroll them in Camp Doomsday this summer-the place where humans and monsters co-exist!  Short Writin...

 By Nate Feldman My ELT Course Key:  E-ZGG64B8U6VDW Model Compare/Contrast Essay:                                                                 Clark Park vs. Valley Forge Park               Parks have been an essential part of our societies since they started being created.   This is where people go to relax, socialize, and enjoy life away from the grind of daily existence.  In and around the Philadelphia area are two spectacular parks that I enjoy visiting a lot.  One is Clark Park, which is located on the SJU campus in University City.  The other is Valley Forge National Park, just outside of the city near King of Prussia.  Although these are two old, important parks in the area, they are quite di...