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SPEAK & PRACTICE ENGLISH!
You are in this classroom to learn how to communicate in English - and
you
can only do that if you are willing to Practice and use what
you learn. The
more French or Arabic you use in this classroom, the less English you will
learn.
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PARTICIPATE SEVERAL TIMES DURING EACH CLASS!
These are examples of things you can do to Participate actively
in class.
* Share original responses
* Report group answers
* Volunteer
* Interview your partner
* Ask / Answer questions
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BE PREPARED FOR CLASS!
There are all sorts of different things that are involved
in being Prepared for
class. Read through the following list for hints on
how to be organized for class
and prepared to learn English!
* Review what was covered in class after every English
session. It is
important to remember that simply doing homework assignments is
not the same as "studying" for English.
* Complete your assignments! Follow directions carefully, and
finish
your work on time. Be Punctual. Late homework is not
accepted.
* Come to class with your papers & materials neatly
organized. You
will need your notebook every session.
Note: any day is a good day for a notebook quiz! If your notebook is
organized, you can count on getting a 100%!
* If you miss a class, call a classmate to get the assignment.
You are
expected to be prepared for the next day's class, including any
tests or quizzes that are
scheduled for the day you return.
* Get in the habit of asking for and offering help.
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KEEP ON TRYING!
Learning a foreign language is like learning any other performance
skill: it takes
time, patience, and practice. You make progress all
the time, and a positive
attitude helps a lot!
* Be Positive about your ability to learn! Don't get
discouraged if you
get stuck" - if you keep on trying, it will "click."
If you want to learn a second language, expect to make mistakes!
Feeling self-conscious, and doing things that occasionally strike you as
silly is all part of the package - and everyone in your class is in the
same boat! A positive attitude can make it easier; a "this-is-stupid"
attitude puts up roadblocks at every turn.
* Be positive and polite about your classmates' ability to learn!
* Correct yourself when you've mispronounced a word or given a
wrong answer. It shows that you are learning and trying!
* Speak clearly and loudly so that everyone can hear you.
* Ask for help when you don't understand something. Sometimes it
takes several explanations before something sinks in. That happens to
ALL students learning a second language! Don't wait until 5 minutes
before a test or quiz to say "But I didn't understand this!" You can
come in for help before or after school.
5-DEMONSTRATE
A STRONG WORK ETHIC
This is an important one! It shows
that you are a responsible student and that
you are taking responsibility for
your own learning.
* Be ready to start class when the bell rings.
Dashing in the door
just as the bell rings means that you are l-a-t-e.
* Use any individual time in class appropriately. You should
work on
English for the entire class period! If you get your assignment done
before time is called out, work on your journal.
* Stay on task, whether working alone, with a partner,
or in a group.
* All work is to be your own. Cheating results in a zero.
* Be Polite! Be quiet and listen when others
are talking. Don't make
fun of anyone for any reason.
Be willing to work with anyone in
your class. Use good manners.
=> Six "P"
Rules ( Practice, Participation, Preparation, Punctuality,
Positive mental attitude, Politeness ) + Responsibility
N.B. If you ever need anything from me you can leave me a note at Mr. AbouKhalil's office.
Nada AbiSamra
Now what are YOUR Expectations ?
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