RW Pyramids of Giza, Essay Topics

 By Nate Feldman

Essay Topics: 

*We are writing Argumentative-style essays.  We have talked about many topics.  Choose the topic you would like to write about.

1. Should we use infographics to explain complex information?

2. Should we have a common language, or should we continue to speak many languages?

3. Should school uniforms be mandatory or not?

4. Should ELS do more online classes like we did on the snow day? 

5. Should Tomio be kicked out of class for hitting Hikaru? 

6. Should Momoka come to class every day? 

7. Should ELS have longer school days?

 

Level 7, 225-300

Level 8, 250-350

Level 9, 250-350

 

Most students who come to ELS behave appropriately during the class.  They focus on the lesson, and even if they are not focused, they don’t bother others.  But, every now and again, some students don’t leave their hands to themselves.  Recently, Tomio has begun hitting Hikaru in class.  He has done it several times today.  So, should he be kicked out of class?  Is this a good idea.  From my perspective, Tomio should be removed from the class immediately. 

First of all, hitting other people is a bad thing.  They say you should treat others as you wish to be treated, so if you are hitting students all of the time, you are not respecting their space, and you should not be in the classroom to disturb them. 

Another reason is the teacher said he shouldn’t, but Tomio kept doing it anyway.  If the teacher says it’s not allowed to hit, and you hit, it means you don’t listen to your teacher, and that’s a very bad thing. 

Some people say that you will make Tomio sad if you remove him from the class.  While it is true that he may become depressed, he should have thought of that before touching other students.  Others suggest that Hikaru can defend himself and doesn’t need Nate to intervene.  However, as a teacher, I am in charge of all things that happen in my classroom.  So, if anyone is hit, it is my responsibility to make sure this behavior is no longer tolerated. 

To conclude, kicking out of class is a harsh penalty, but Tomio has not listened today, so he must be removed from the classroom.  It is sad that the teacher must do this, but sometimes, you must do difficult things for the good of everyone.

 

 Every afternoon during the week, ELS has reading and writing classes from 1:30-3:45.  It is only four days a week, so coming often is important.  However, this month, Momaka has missed many afternoons because she went to New York.  But, is this a good idea?  Should Momoka miss so much time?  From my perspective, she should come to class every day. 

First, you came to the USA to make your English good, and Mr. Nate works hard to make sure your language skills improve.  When you miss class, you miss the opportunity to develop amazing language abilities. 

Momoka says that she wants to have fun in New York because there are cool things there.  However, you can do that on holidays or weekends.  This weekend is three-day weekend, and she can have fun in NYC then.  Not, during the week.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Two Teachers

Image
By Nate Feldman I recently went to a school, and there I had two teachers.  They both taught me well, but they had some unique differences.   There was Mr. Franklin.  He was very playful in class.  He always taught using games and imagination.  Very often, he would tell stories to the class to learn something valuable and interesting.  He had a great sense of humor and liked to laugh.  At the beginning of class, he asked us what we would want to do for the day, so we decided the type of lesson. Then, there was his wife, Mrs. Franklin.  Unlike her husband, she wasn't so playful in class.  She always used the book for the lessons and stuck with it strictly.  She could laugh, but she was more serious during lessons.  Also, unlike her husband, she was the decision-maker in the class.  She told us what to do, and we would do it. The two teachers were so different, but I learned so much from them, and I think they were both amaz...
Read more

Soccer and American Football, A Comparison Essay

By Nate Feldman Comparison Essay: Soccer and American Football Do you like to play or watch sports?  Athletics play an important role in cultures around the world, and two of the most popular, soccer and American football, often create confusion for international students. Although both games involve teamwork, strategy, and intense competition, they differ greatly in rules, equipment, and global popularity. To begin, soccer is the world’s most widely played sport. It is simple to learn and requires very little equipment: a ball and an open space. The objective is straightforward.  Players use their feet to move the ball and attempt to score goals by kicking it into the opponent’s net. Except for the goalkeeper, players cannot touch the ball with their hands. Soccer matches are known for their fast pace and continuous action, with only a short halftime break. American football, on the other hand, is primarily popular in the United States, although there is a Canadian foot...
Read more

RW Class, Twilight: New Moon

 Warm-up / Pre-reading Discussion (5–10 min) Ask: What does “true love” mean to you? Ask: Have you ever felt very sad because someone close to you left or changed? What helped you move on?    2. Vocabulary   heartbroken , depressed , risk / risky , dangerous , vampire , werewolf , protect / protection , promise , disappear / vanish , sacrifice , friendship , enemy , rescue, choice, regret  3. Reading In “New Moon,” Bella loves Edward, a vampire. But when Bella accidentally hurts herself at the Cullen family’s house, one family member nearly attacks her — and Edward realizes it is too dangerous for Bella to stay near them. To protect her, Edward disappears — he vanishes.  This is a sacrifice he is willing to make for her safety. Bella is heartbroken and depressed. She begins doing risky things, like driving a motorcycle fast, just to feel close to him.  Sometimes, when she does risky things, she is able to hear Edward's voice in her head....
Read more