Class 3, October 10

 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 on P.10.  

Reading for Main Ideas:

There are many things that make me busy in my life.  One of them, is my work.  At my work, I have so many responsibilities.  I have to teach six classes.  In addition to teaching the classes, I have to make sure that I prepare the lessons so that everything is well-organized.  Furthermore, I have to evaluate students and tell them how they are progressing with the language.  So, my work definitely keeps me busy.

 

What is the Main Idea of this paragraph:

A.      There are many things that make me busy in my life

B.       My work makes me very busy

C.       I have to evaluate students in my classes

 

There are many things that keep me busy in my life.  I have a job that I have to do for many hours a day.  I also have a family, so I must cook for them and take care of them.  I also have a dog who I have to walk all of the time.  Also, I do many activities, such as play music and exercise.  Do, my day is very busy.


Short Writing Assignment: 

*In a paragraph, do you think humans and apes are more similar or different?

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