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Boston Chinatown Neighborhood CenterFoundations 1: Reading, Writing and Grammar
September 4, 2018 – December 20, 2018
Room: 307 Instructor: Mary Ann SliwaTime: M, T, W, Th BAR1: 10:00am-12:30pm Phone: 617-635-5129 x1038
Email: [email protected]
What is this class?
This class is part one of a beginner-level English class for reading, writing and grammar. We will practice reading, writing and using grammar in English. You will practice these skills to help you get a job or go to college. In this class, you will learn to work in groups, give presentations, study by yourself, and use the computer in English. You will also learn about shopping, restaurants, how to talk about your family and friends, and about American holidays and culture. We will go on field trips to interesting places in Boston. These skills will help you be successful in the United States and help you reach your goals.
What will you learn?At the end of this class, you will be able to:
Reading and WritingWrite… Paragraphs SentencesJulie is a very busy person. First of all, she worksSix days a week. Secondly,, she has three young 1. I work at BCNC.Children. Thirdly, she always exercises and cleans Her house on her day off. Finally, she usually cooks 2. I live in Quincy. Her meals at home. In conclusion, she doesn’tHave a lot of free time. She is very busy. Write…. Fill out…. letters applications
Read and understand… Simple instructions short stories
1. Listen to the words.
2. Write the words.3. Answer the questions.
Being a Good StudentUse a binder to keep all papers Make goals Study by yourself
Speak to classmates in English Use a notebook to take notes (Don’t write down every word!)
Do homework
ComputersUse Google Docs to type Search for pictures and
information on GoogleWrite and send emails
What will you learn?
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
Reading &Writing
Write paragraphs Write short letters and emails Fill out forms and applications Scan to find words you know Read websites to find information Find the main idea and details in a paragraph
Study Skills &Technology
Study English outside of class and organize class papers Work with a partner and in a group Use a computer to make documents Use the internet to find pictures and websites Write and send emails.
Google Translate Camera Application Please do not use this application for reading things in class. When
you use this app, you don’t learn any English because you read everything in your language and forget the English.
When you read something in English, underline words you don’t know, and use a phone dictionary to find the meaning. Then read it again in English. If you still don’t understand, ask the teacher or a classmate. “I don’t understand this. What does it mean?”
How Does the Teacher Know My Progress?Your progress is based on:
1. Homework2. Class Presentations3. Class work4. Participation5. Group and partner work
Participation is a big part of the decision to move from Level 1 to Level 2. Participation means:o Coming to class every week and being ready to learn.o Doing class work and homework everyday.o Listening and speaking to the teacher and your classmates in English.o Coming to class with your books, binder, notebook, pen/pencil, and homework. o Writing in English in class.
At the end of October, I will tell you the good things you are doing and how you can get better.
Books
The teacher will give you 3 things for this class. Please bring them every day.
Textbook: Future 1 notebook binder
Class RoutinesWe will do these things regularly in class.
speak English with partners vocabulary quizzes on the computer and on paper write paragraphs fill out forms type documents and use the internet
Class Rules:1. Speak English as much as you can. You cannot learn English if you don’t speak it.
2. Listen when the teacher or a classmate is talking.
3. If you come more than 5 minutes after class starts, you are late. If you come more than 15
minutes late or leave class for 15 minutes, you are absent.
o 5x late = 1x absent, If you get 10 absences you may need to leave BCNC.
4. If you know you will be absent, call your teacher 617-635-5129 x1038, or email your teacher at
5. You can do extra work to make up for 5 excused absences. An excused absence is when you
have contacted me before class to tell me you will be late or absent.
6. Turn your cell phone to silent before class starts. Please leave the room to talk on your phone.
7. Please don’t eat during class.
Fall Class Schedule
Vacation Time or Holidays (No Classes)
Monday 10/08 (October 8)
Monday 11/12 (November 12)
Wednesday 11/21-Thursday 11/22 (November 21-22)
Monday 12/24- Monday 12/31 (December 24-31)
September 4, 2018 – December 20, 2018Weeks Topic Main Objectives Grammar Technology/Civics1-2 Back to
school and Introduction to class
Classroom vocabulary
Using a binder and organizing papers
Fill out forms
a/an this/that/these/those Question words (“What”,
“Where,” and “When”) The verb “to be” Simple Present Tense Punctuation (period and
question mark) Negative Simple Present
Tense Contractions
Sign up for Gmail
Class website Symbaloo Send an email
to introduce yourself
Politeness in American culture
3-5 Everyday lives
Read a weather map Learn weather
vocabulary Write about a
picture Write about what
you do everyday
Simple Present Tense (review)
Present Continuous Capital letters and
capitalization Adjectives Possessive pronouns Yes/no questions
(Do/does)
Gmail Google Docs quizzes and
activities Read weather
reports on the computer and phone
6-8 Family and friends
Write a short letter to your family or friends
Write about your family and friends
Adjectives Singular and plural nouns Punctuation (review) Subject + verb + object Irregular plural nouns Has/have
9-11 Busy Schedule
Read a schedule Set up an
appointment using email
Read dates and times
Write dates and times correctly
Simple Present Tense (review)
Adverbs of frequency (“always,” “rarely,” “sometimes,” “usually,” and “never”)
Parts of a paragraph Using “at” when talking
Read and find parts of a paragraph about time
12-14 Shopping Make change with American money
Read and follow directions
Write directions Read a
transportation map and schedule
Read price tags Read addresses and
sales bills
Direction words Nouns (places) “First,” “next,” and
“finally” How much/how many
Use Google maps
Thanksgiving
14-16 Restaurants Read a menu at a restaurant
Express wants
Adjectives Polite questions and
requests
American food
Tipping at restaurants
