Nate's Reading and Writing Classes

 By Nate Feldman Class Objective: Use comparison language in our writing  1. Collect Short Writing Assignment from the weekend (Comparing two animals)  2. Warm-up: Together, read an except from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days."  Notice the sentence structure.  Which sentences are simple, compound, or complex.   Activity: Write a journal about your summer experience in a similar style to the book. 3. Review HW from P.17.   4. P.20, exercise C.  Complete the sentences with comparison words.  Then, make up your own sentences with the language from the book. Example: Like Nate, Ryan teaches classes at ELS.  Ryan teaches in the morning, whereas Nate teaches in the afternoons. 5. Read P.21 and answer questions with a partner. 6. P.23.  Rethinking Transport.  Discuss questions in the book with a partner.

 By Nate Feldman Class Objective: Identifying Main Ideas and finding details in a reading passage 1. Reading Quiz 1 2. P.12 discussion with the vocabulary 3. P.13-15: Gender in the Wild 4. P.16 discuss answers with the class  5. P.19-20, Writing Skills H.W.  *Do P.17 (we will go over answers on Monday) *Short Writing 2: Compare two animals you know in 100-150 words 

By Nate Feldman Class Objective: Building Vocabulary and developing supporting details in writing 1. Warm-up: Use the following words in sentences of your own: *inner life, lead astray, notion, engage in 2. P.11 listening activity  3. P.12 vocabulary plus discussion  4. Write a main idea of a paragraph.  Make supporting details to develop that idea.

By Nate Feldman Class Objective:  Building Vocabulary and listening and reading skills.  Reading quiz on Thursday.  Study P.4-7. 1. I will collect the short writing from the weekend. 2. Use vocab in sentences Behavior Suffering  Complex Treat Repeatedly 3. Compare the pictures  4. We will re-read P.5-7 and answer questions on P.9.   5. P.10, looking for main ideas and supporting details.   Example:  Main Ideas vs. Supporting Details Main Idea Supporting Details The most important point in a paragraph or text     Extra information that explains the main idea Tells what the text is mostly about     Gives facts, examples, or reasons Usually one sentence     Usually several sentences Answers: “What is this about?”     Answers: “How?” “Why?” or “What examples?” Example Paragraph: Dogs make great pets. They are friendly and loyal. Dogs can help people feel less lonely. Many dogs also protect their home...

 By Nate Feldman Class Objective: Comparing places you know through writing  1. Warm-up: Activity worksheet.  Answer the questions based on the text (P.5-7)  2. We may do another scavenger hunt with Ms. Page's class, using words from the book she is teaching 3. Review Compare/Contrast Essays. 4. Short writing: Compare/Contrast two places you know in 100 to 150 words

 Class Objective: Build reading comprehension skills by analyzing text 1. Warm-up: Do vocabulary worksheet together.  We'll go over the answers. 2. Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt.  Go around the SJU campus trying to answer the questions on the sheet I give you.  We might do this with Ms. Page's class. 3. Text: P.5-7 in the book.  We will read this in class and answer questions on P.8 together. Note: We didn't finish exercise C, so we will go over that in class tomorrow. 4. P.19-21 (if we get to this) Don't make Nate angry 

By Nate Feldman Class Objective: Building Vocabulary and developing reading skills. Tasks: In groups, discuss questions on P.1 about social relationships.  I will pair you in two groups. Read and discuss questions on P.2-3.   Build Vocabulary on P.4. Read, "What Are They Thinking?" P.5-7 Writing skills, P.19-21 H.W. P.8, A-C

  1.       Are you accustomed to living in the USA?   What is something you aren’t accustomed to?   For example, I am accustomed to working with people from other countries.     2.       Are you addicted to anything?   For example, I am addicted to coffee a little bit.   3.       What is something you are committed to ?   For example, I am committed to providing education to students here.   4.       What are you concerned about ?   For example, I am concerned about the extremely high gas prices.     5.       What are you discouraged by ?   For example, I am discouraged by our shrinking student population.      6.       What are you opposed to ?   For example, I am mostly opposed to teachers having guns, though I do wonder what it woul...

  Essay on Global Cooperation By Nate Feldman Length: 417 words Global cooperation is a term used to describe various countries and international players working with one another to manage issues facing the world.   These issues can be a variety of situations confronted by people around the world: poverty, crime, environmental damage, corruption, prejudice, war, and so on.   Although humans have often struggled to see ourselves through the prism of our common humanity, focusing on differences rather than commonalities, there are many excellent examples of people from around the world working together with one another. One example of global cooperation is the seed vault located in Norway.   This vault is used for storing various species of seeds from different parts of the world.   The project has two objectives.   One is to preserve different species of seeds that are at risk of becoming extinct because standard seed variations are used to grow most...

 By Nate Feldman Essay Prompt and guiding Questions: Write an essay about the importance of global cooperation. Use the following questions to guide your essay. -What are some examples of global cooperation? (take from the book or some of your own) Why are these good examples? -Why are these good examples of global cooperation? How does the world benefit from this type of cooperation? -What are some issues that need more global cooperation? What would you recommend doing to increase cooperation in order to solve these issues?

By Nate Feldman Class Objective: Negotiate with other groups on an essential issue (The role of AI)  Important issue: Role of AI in the world.  I will tell you what your group will be (i.e. a certain country, a tech company, a  human rights organization etc.)  Part 1 (15-20 minutes) Groups discuss and prepare depending on what they represent: Their priorities and interests What they are willing to compromise and negotiate on  Key arguments to defend their position on this issue  Part 2 (20-25 minutes)  All groups come together for a moderated “summit.” Tasks: Present their position (2–3 minutes each) Negotiate agreements Form alliances Try to reach a final global agreement Part 3 (15 minutes) Draft a short final agreement statement Reflect on: What compromises they made Which arguments were most effective Why global cooperation is difficult

 By Nate Feldman Class Objective: Building vocabulary and improving writing skills for writing an essay  Warm-Up : Discussion: You are the leader of a country and you want to go to space.  Do you plan to work with other countries on this or not?  Reading: Read the following article.  What side are you on? Going to Space and Global Cooperation In recent years, more countries are interested in going to space. This exciting goal is not only about science and technology, but also about how nations can work together. Global cooperation plays an important role in making space exploration successful. On one hand, space missions are very expensive and complex. It is difficult for one country to do everything alone. When countries cooperate, they can share costs, knowledge, and technology. For example, scientists from different nations can work together to build spacecraft or study planets. This teamwork can lead to better results and faster progress. It also helps bui...

 By Nate Feldman Class Objective: Identify errors and correct paragraphs using correct parallel structures.  Building vocabulary and using words correctly in discussions. Universities should focus on providing quality education, to create student well-being, and research opportunities that are innovative. Students benefit from engaging in discussions, when they collaborate on projects, and develop critical thinking. Not only education should prepare students for jobs but also building their character. Task: Identify all parallel structure errors Explain why each is incorrect (not just fix it) Vocabulary Discussion Questions:  1. What is something you have devoted yourself to? 2. What do you find daunting? 3. What is something you find mundane? 4. What is something you do intensively?   5. How do you navigate the streets of Philadelphia? 6. Do you know someone who likes to dominate conversations?