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Next Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States. We celebrate with turkey, potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin pie, and many other wonderful foods on our table. Do you have any traditions like this in your country?
To find out more about Thanksgiving foods and recipes, go to http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/thanksgiving/index.html
Also, check out our web page at http://www.alexandriaesl.pbworks.com
Have a safe and happy thanksgiving weekend.
Monday Class Schedule
Class Notes – ESL Class – Oct 5 , 2009
Douglas County Courthouse Tour
Class Notes – ESL Class – Oct 12, 2009
All Star 4: p. 104 - 105
Idioms :
Grammar : Sentence Fragments 6
Class Notes – ESL Class – Oct 19, 2009
U of M Extension Educator Sharon Bisson
Idioms :
Grammar : Sentence Fragments 7
Class Notes – ESL Class – Oct 26, 2009
All Star 4: p. 112 - 113
Idioms :
Grammar : Sentence Structure p. 20
Wednesday Class
Class Notes – ESL Class – ocT. 7, 2009
Step Forward 2, P. 40-41 Workbook P. 23
Class Notes – ESL Class – ocT. 14, 2009
Step Forward 2, P. 42-43 Workbook P. 24
Class Notes – ESL Class – oct. 21, 2009
Step Forward 2, P. 44-45 Workbook P. 25-26
Class Notes – ESL Class – oct. 28, 2009
Step Forward 2, P. 46-47 Workbook P. 27
I hope everyone is having a happy Labor Day. We start fall classes tomorrow and here are the class schedules for September.
MONDAY, 1-3 PM
Class Notes – ESL Class – Sept 7 , 2009
NO CLASS - Labor Day
Class Notes – ESL Class – Sept 14, 2009
All Star 4: p. 100 - 101
Idioms : be up and running, a bundle, do a bang-up job
Grammar : Sentence Fragments 3
Class Notes – ESL Class – Sept 21, 2009
All Star 4: P. 102 - 103
Idioms : drag one’s feet, feel blue, keep an eye on
Grammar : Sentence Fragments 4
Class Notes – ESL Class – Sept 28, 2009
All Star 4: p. 104 - 105
Idioms : in stock, in the black, in the red
Grammar : Sentence Fragments 5
WEDNESDAY, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Class Notes – ESL Class – SEPT. 2, 2009
Step Forward 2, P. 18-19 Workbook P. 10
Class Notes – ESL Class – SEPT. 9, 2009
Step Forward 2, P. 20-21 Workbook P. 11-12
Class Notes – ESL Class – SEPT. 16, 2009
Step Forward 2, P. 22-23 Workbook P. 13
Class Notes – ESL Class – SEPT. 23, 2009
Step Forward 2, P. 24-25 Workbook P. 14
Class Notes – ESL Class – SEPT. 30, 2009
Step Forward 2, P. 26-27 Workbook P. 15
THURSDAY, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Thurs, Sept 3, 2009 (Catherine)
5:30 – 7:30 pm Group Work /Ventures Series
6:30 – 8:30 pm Individual Time/Computer
Thurs, Sept 10, 2009 (Rollie)
5:30 – 7:30 pm Group Work /Ventures Series
6:30 – 8:30 pm Individual Time/Computer
Thurs, August 17, 2009 (Catherine)
5:30 – 7:30 pm Group Work /Ventures Series
6:30 – 8:30 pm Individual Time/Computer
Thurs, August 24, 2009 (Rollie)
5:30 – 7:30 pm Group Work /Ventures Series
6:30 – 8:30 pm Individual Time/Computer
The specific schedule for this class will be set based on attendance and participants who attend.
See you later this week.
Today is Mothers Day in the US, a day we remember how special our mothers are to us. Do you celebrate mothers day in your country?
The summer schedule will be the same as it has been this spring.
Monday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30-10:00 am
Thursday 5:30-8:30 pm
There is also another ESL class that will be available from June 16 through the end of August at Alexandria Technical College, for those who are at the Advanced ESL level or higher. This class will focus on Academic Skills and Academic English. It is 7 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm (3.5 hours)
Thursday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm (3.5 hours)
Space is limited, so let me know if you are interested.
See you in class.
Monday Class
Class Notes – ESL Class – May 4, 2009
All Star 4: P. 140-141
Idioms : be all ears, beat around the bush, the bottom line
Grammar : Noun Clause Worksheet
Class Notes – ESL Class – May 11, 2009
All Star 4: P. 144-145
Idioms : blow one’s top, Easy does it! , get on one’s nerves
Grammar : Finish noun clauses
Class Notes – ESL Class – May 18, 2009
All Star 4: P. 146-147
Idioms : break someone’s heart, Cool it! , far-fetched
Reading : Memorial Day
Class Notes – ESL Class – May 25, 2009
NO CLASS - MEMORIAL DAY
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Wednesday Class
Class Notes – ESL Class – May 6, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 34-35 Workbook P. 20 Activity Book p. 41
Class Notes – ESL Class – May 13, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 36-37 Workbook P. 21 Activity Book p. 42
Class Notes – ESL Class – May 20, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 38-39 Workbook P. 22 Activity Book p. 43
Class Notes – ESL Class – May 27, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 88-89 Workbook P. 51 Activity Book p. 88
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Thursday Class
Thurs, May 7, 2009
5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity : What I admire most about my Mom.
Ventures 3 , p. 128 - 129
Thurs, May 14, 2009
5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity : If you could travel anywhere in the world—or in the
universe for that matter—where would you go?
Ventures 3 , p. 130-131
Thurs, May 21, 2009
5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity :On your birthday, do you get presents and a cake with
candles on it? On Thanksgiving, do you sit down to a big meal featuring
a turkey, cranberry sauce, and other delicious foods? Write about a
favorite tradition of your family.
Ventures 3 , p. 132 - 133
Thurs, May 28, 2009
5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response/
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity : If you are like most people, you probably have had
experiences in which you have been treated in a way you consider unfair.
Write about a time when you feel you were treated unfairly.
Ventures 3 , p. 70-71
Our school year ends April 30. I would like each of you to complete the survey at http://www.quia.com/sv/282820.html . This will help to improve our classes for the next school year.
I just want to say thank you to all of you for making this year a great year and I look forward to a fantastic 2009-2010 year.
I hope all of you had a pleasant Easter weekend. Here are the lesson plans for the rest of this month.
Monday Class
Class Notes – ESL Class – April 13, 2009
No Class – Easter Break
Class Notes – ESL Class – April 20, 2009
All Star 4: P. 136-137
Online ESL Survey http://www.quia.com/pages/rfinke12/alexandria
Idioms : Be Fed Up With, Don’t count your chickens before they hatch,
Rain cats and Dogs
Grammar : Noun Clauses
Class Notes – ESL Class – April 27, 2009
All Star 4: P. 138-139
Idioms : Shoot the breeze, a tightwad, Until you’re blue in the face
Sentence Structure Handout : P. 19
Wednesday Class
Class Notes – ESL Class – April 15, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 28-29 Workbook P. 16 Activity Book p. 37
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Class Notes – ESL Class – April 22, 2008
Online ESL Survey http://www.quia.com/pages/rfinke12/alexandria
Step Forward 2, P. 30-31 Workbook P. 17 Activity Book p. 38
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Class Notes – ESL Class – April 27, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 32-33 Workbook P. 19-19 Activity Book p. 39
Thursday Class
Thurs, April 16, 2009
5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity : My favorite TV Show
Ventures 3 , p. 122-124
Thurs, April 23, 2009
5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response
Online ESL Survey http://www.quia.com/pages/rfinke12/alexandria
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity : My Garden .
Ventures 3 , p. 125 - 127
Thurs, April 30, 2009
5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response/
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity : This year in school I learned…
Ventures 3 , p. 128 - 130
Remember, the ESL Recognition event will be on May 18th from 6 - 8 pm at the First Congregational Church.
Wednesday is April Fools Day. Said to be originated with the adoption of the new Gregorian calendar in place of the old Julian calendar in 1582, April Fool’s Day or All Fool’s Day, was once used to be celebrated as the New Year’s Day. It evolved into its present form through several centuries and influenced by several cultures and has limited itself to be the fun and hilarity associated with Spring. Practical jokes and pranks are the order of the day. Sober and upright media organizations such as BBC have also participated in fooling and tricking people in its own way.
We bring you the gift ideas for April Fools’ Day, the history, traditions and customs of this fun celebration, April Fools’ Day special recipes, the arts and crafts for the day and some really interesting and hilarious sections for you. You will really enjoy the quotes on April Fools’ Day, fools and foolishness and may even have the real fun by playing pranks suggested by us. Our pranks are easy-to-do and not too dangerous, keeping in with the spirit of April Fools’ Day. But before you start exploring the contests, read about the ‘one-million-dollar contest’ we are offering you. The button is on the right hand side or may be the left hand side. APRIL FOOL! http://www.thefoolsday.com/
Do you celebrate this day? do you celebrate this day in your country?
I also have signed up for a website called QUIA. I can create activities, quizzes, and surveys. Please go to this site to see what has been assigned. http://www.quia.com/pages/rfinke12/alexandria
Today is the Vernal Equinox - the first day of Spring. For the next 3 months, we will have more hours of daylight than night. Spring means the renewal of life and warmer temperatures. It also means the return of birds to Minnesota. The one true sign that winter is over is the return of the Robin. Earlier today, I saw 8 Robins just 1/2 block from my house. What is your favorite thing about Spring?
| Source | The Ides of March
The Ides of March falls on March 15th each year and marks the date that Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC. The Ides also fall on the 15th day of May, July, and October, but on the 13th of the other months in the ancient Roman calendar. The Ides of March is Sunday, March 15, 2009 this year. It is Monday, March 15, 2010 next year. For more on the Roman Calendar, click here : http://www.infoplease.com/spot/ides1.html |
Full name: Gaius Julius Caesar
Caesar is remembered as one of history’s greatest generals and a key ruler of the Roman empire. As a young man he rose through the administrative ranks of the Roman republic, accumulating power until he was elected consul in 59 B.C. Over the next 15 years he led Roman armies against enemies abroad, especially in Gaul, while fighting Pompey and others for political control at home. In 45 B.C. he reached his ultimate success, being named dictator of Rome for life. That rule was short-lived: the next year he was stabbed to death in the Senate by a group led by his follower Marcus Junius Brutus. Caesar’s life and death were dramatized in the William Shakespeare play Julius Caesar, with Caesar’s famous death line: “Et tu, Brute? Then fall Caesar!”
Caesar is thought to have been assassinated on March 15th, a date known in the Roman calendar as “the Ides of March”… The ruling titles Kaiser and Czar are derived from the name of Caesar… Caesar had a famous romance with Egyptian ruler Cleopatra, and he fathered her son Caesarion… One of Caesar’s trusted generals was Marc Antony, who became a lover and ally of Cleopatra after Caesar’s death… Caesar’s adopted heir was Octavian, who later defeated Antony and became the emperor Caesar Augustus.
