Nate's Reading and Writing Classes

 By Nate Feldman Inventions are an important part of the world we are from.   Everyday, we use something that was once someone’s invention.   The car you drive to work, the phones we use, or our computers were someone’s invention not that long ago.   Humans have always come up with inventions to improve the world we live in.   We need inventions to make our lives easier and more convenient .   So, if you think you can make a great invention, follow these steps.   First, think of a new idea.   What do people need?   What is important for people in their lives? Think of this, and then decide on your invention.   After that, find the materials you need.   You can go to the local store, or in some cases, people go to junkyards, but that is only because they are very poor.   Then, build your invention.   After that, show your invention to other people.   Put pictures of it online.   Tell people about your invent...

  Mr. Nate’s class is the most perfect class in the world.   We learn so many interesting things in his class, such as about William and the Windmill and Tornadoes and Wildfire.   Also, we watched a video about how to be a workaholic.   Finally, he plays beautiful music for the videos and makes us remember the sound.   Thank you my teacher! Main Idea: Mr. Nate’s class is the most perfect class in the world Details: We learn about Workaholic, Tornadoes, Wildfire, and we remember the sound from the videos   I’m going green = using clean energy Dwellers = people who live in a place Cut down on = reduce *I am a sweet tooth, so I must cut down on sugar in my diet.   No-brainer = an easy decision *Coming to ELS Philly is a no-brainer because of the perfect teachers J How to Invent a New Thing   Inventions have changed humanity from the beginning.   Each new invention is designed to make living easier or more efficient. ...

Even if Fahad comes now, he is absent because he missed the first ten minutes. Even if you offer me $500,000, I will not beat up one of the students.  Even if you apologize to me, I will never forgive you.  I hate you!!!!   How to be a workaholic…..   First, find a job.  Then, work all of the time at your job.  Work day and night.  Do not take vacations.  Think about your work at home.  Talk about work with your family.  Then, you will be a workaholic.   How to Make a Bowl of Cereal.   First, get out a box of cereal.  Then, get a bowl.  Pour the cereal into the bowl.  After that, add some fruit, such as bananas or berries to the cereal.  Finally, pour some milk on top of the cereal and get a spoon.  Now, you are ready for a delicious bowl of cereal.    To power something: to give something energy Creative: think in a unique way to do things To struggle: for somethin...

 By Nate Feldman *In class on Monday, we'll begin by revising our recipes from last week.  Correct mistakes and add details to develop your writing further.  Three of you need to do the first draft. *After the revision, we will read this story: The Sweet Tooth: Thanksgiving Edition    By Nate Feldman It is Thanksgiving, and Josh is preparing the dinner table.  He has prepared a roast turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed sweet potatoes with marshmallows, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and apple pie, and has a box of chocolates.  He gets a phone call.  It is from his friend Julia, who is going to be coming over for dinner soon. "Hi Julia," he says.  "When do you think you'll get here?" he asks. "In about an hour," she answers. "Nice," he says.  "And remind me, what are you bringing with you?"  "Let's see," she answers.  "I've got roasted Brussel sprouts, a spinach salad, orzo salad and some tofurky.  And w...

 By Nate Feldman Vocabulary: When you go to work, wearing a suit and tie is appropriate clothing.   Wearing a bathing suit is inappropriate.   In a swimming pool, a suit and tie is inappropriate , and a bathing suit is appropriate.   Block is to stop something from moving somewhere.   Frequent = happens all of the time Frequent tornadoes is a problem in some parts of our country.   You are frequently late.   Fuel = energy for something.  I.E. My car needs fuel .   Food is fuel for our bodies.   On purpose = you wanted to do it, opposite is by accident, accidentally Particularly = more than the others I like my classes, particularly reading and writing J I have great teachers, particularly Mr. Nate J Significant = very important, big Coming to ELS is a significant moment in your lives.   Graduating from high school is a significant achievement.   Threatens = something that can cause damage or destructio...

 By Nate Feldman Directional Process: How to make Apple Bread   If you want to make delicious apple bread, follow these steps.   First , put ¾ of a cup of oat flour into a bowl.   Then , add a cup of milk to it.   Next , slice some apples and add them to the mixture.   As soon as you are finished cutting the apples, add them to the mixture.   Stir it around for a bit.   After you stir the mixture , add some oil to a frying pan and add it.   Then , when the mixture becomes hot, flip it over many times.   Finally , once the bread is finished, remove it from the frying pan and put it on a plate.   You can add whatever you want to it.   Delish!   After we finish class today, I will drive to my home.   As soon as I get there, I will go to my room and change into different clothing. After we finish class today, I will drive to my home.   Once I get there, I will go to my room and change into different c...

 Vocabulary:  1.       Destruction: everything is ruined 2.       Climate: the weather conditions over a long time Ex. Philadelphia has a cold climate during the winter months.   The climate in Guatemala is warm and humid.   3.       Collide: two things hitting each other 4.       Condition: the situation of someone or something Ex. Your health is in good condition.   5.       Data: information about something Ex. According to data, most people like to eat ….. 6.       On record: information recorded for historical purposes

 By Nate Feldman *Tomorrow, November 12, we will have Reading Quiz 1.  Make sure to study the first reading passage along with vocabulary from the book. *Today, we will watch a recipe I have for Apple Bread.  Then, I will ask you to write a process paragraph about your favorite recipe. Imperative: Come here! Sit down! Be quiet! Stand up! Shut up! Leave! Don’t come here! Don’t talk to me! Don’t look at me!    Assignment: Write your favorite recipe.  Write it using Process Paragraph style   How to make a good sandwich Today, I am going to make a great sandwich.  First, get some bread.  Every sandwich needs good bread because it is a sandwich.  Then, put the bread on the plate and add different things to it.  You can add cheese, meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and mayonnaise.  This is one type of sandwich.  After that, put the other bread on top of the first bread.  You can eat it with chips ...

  By Nate Feldman Vocabulary Review: complex   external    familiar   gradually   internal    memorize   technique   visualize   1. You will not become fluent in English overnight, but you can _________________, or slowly, improve. 2. I make students do vocabulary activities every day.  This __________________, or method, helps them to ________________, or remember, the new words easily.   3. I can understand simple math, such as addition and subtraction very well, but calculus is more _________________to understand. 4. You look _____________________.  I think we've met before.  Remind me, what is your name? 5. When I want to be happy, I close my eyes and ___________________myself in a perfect place.  Then, I think I am there. 6. An ___________________issue with a company is something happening inside of it. 7. I care about people from other countries, but it is difficult t...

  E-28XEY3WRF898Q Complex = has many parts; opposite of simple Technique = method or way you do something Ex. You have a good technique in teaching us J Gradually = it changes over time, but slowly Familiar = something you know Ex. I am very familiar with this area, so I know all of the good restaurants. Visualize = to see something in your head, even if it is not there Memorize = remember External = outside of something Text = any written work Achievement = something you were able to do successfully Internal = issue inside of something (country, family etc.)   Discussion: *Is it easy to learn a language quickly, or do you learn it gradually ? *What is your technique for remembering new words or grammar in English? *Do you think English is a simple or complex language?   Good is the opposite of bad Cold is the opposite of hot Tired is the opposite of energetic Weak is the opposite of strong I don’t talk about my family’s prob...