39. conversation starters, individual project, reported speech, pie charts
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Ying Ying Mohammed
Khaled Dina
Saeed Maryam
Xun Ahmed
Yousff Hala
Medhat Abdualla Martin
Salim Cheng
Zainab Almishal Zainab
Bu Ali
Amal Rahmah
Sarah Kholood
Vanny Hassan
Riyadh Moham
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Yi-Chin
Chao Maad
Abdulla
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Nancy Hiba
Abdulla Jessie
Ananda Salim Sunny
Malek Mona
Maryam Ahmed Ann
• Conversation Starters
• Individual Presentation introduction
• Reported speech
• Describing pie charts
• In the era of the pharaohs they built huge buildings (the
pyramids) without any machines. As of today, just how
these structures were built still remains a mystery. Do
you have an idea about how people in that era could do
this?
(Medhat Sharawy, Civil Engineer, A130)
• Law is essential for any country because it saves our
lives and provides freedom. Also, it protects us from
being harmed by other people in society. In your opinion,
do your country’s laws offer you sufficient protection?
Why/why not?
( Mohammed ALBadi, Law, Class A)
• Extracting oil from underground reservoirs is an
important process for our lives. Oil can generate heat and
fuel vehicles. It is also used to manufacture almost all
synthetic products, such as plastics. What are oil
reservoirs and how are they formed ?
(Abdualla Almuraghi , AI130A , Petroleum engineering)
• Business cycles are dated according to when the
direction of economic activity changes and is measured
by the time it takes for an economy to go from one peak
to another. In your opinion, what causes economies to
reach a peak?
( Ahmed Al Jashmi/Economics/130B)
• Most majors have several specific sub-topics that can be
studied (minors). For example, in math, there is algebra,
real analysis, and topology. When I told one of my
professors that I want to study algebra, he told me that it
is old field, so all of the easy research has already been
done. He wanted to let me know that it is difficult to do
new research in this field. Would you choose a field that
you like even if a professor gave you such a warning?
Why/why not?
(math, Abdullah Alshyaie, 130B)
• At construction sites, if a current engineer or employee
gets hurt seriously during the construction process, the
chief engineer is responsible for finding him/her a proper
hospital and finding a substitute for the worker. Do you
think this should be the responsibility of the chief
engineer? Are there any similar circumstances in your
field?
(Ananda, Civil Engineer, AI130B)
•
• Individual Presentation (7-12 in-class presentation
with presentation slides)
•
DUE April 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, or 29th
(specific date to be assigned) in class
• Big Idea: You will prepare a 7-12 minute informative
presentation (with presentation slides) that is focused on:
your previous academic experiences, your prospective
academic department, and a summary of and reaction to
a current hot topic within your field. There will be a 3-5
minute question and answer period following your
presentation.
• Your presentation should include the following information:
• a description of your previous studies/degrees
• a description of your future academic plans and motivations for pursuing a particular degree
• a description of the reason(s) why you hope to enter the particular university and department that you have chosen
• a general description of your prospective department (areas of foci, areas of specialties, types of degrees offered, size of faculty, campus location, etc.)
• a description of specific departmental events, people, courses, etc. that are of particular interest to you
• a description of the requirements for acceptance into your program
• a description of the requirements for degree completion in your program
• a non-technical summary of a current hot topic within your field, including appropriate oral references (and a Works Cited slide)
• your reaction/opinion about the current hot topic within your field
• Oral reference to at least 2 different reputable, academic sources is required.
Category Points Teacher Comments
Individual Presentation Content
Presentation included thorough explanations and/or
examples for the following topics:
____/60
a description of your previous studies/degrees (5)
a description of your future academic plans and
motivations for pursuing a particular degree (5)
a description of the reason(s) why you hope to
enter the particular university and the particular
department that you have chosen (5)
a general description of your prospective
department (areas of focus, areas of specialization,
types of degrees offered, size of faculty, campus
location, etc.) (10)
a description of specific departmental events,
people, courses, etc. that are of particular interest
to you (10)
requirements for acceptance into your program (5)
requirements for degree completion (5)
a non-technical summary of a current hot topic
within your field, including appropriate oral
references1 (and a Works Cited slide) (10)
your reaction/opinion about the current hot topic
within your field (5)
Structure
Ideas were logically organized and cohesive. ____/10
Delivery
Delivery included:
sufficient volume, an engaging manner of speaking and
body language, clear pronunciation, and appropriate
stress, rhythm, and pacing
____/10
Language Usage
Speaker consistently made effective lexical and
grammatical choices in relation to the topics and the
intended audience
____/10
PPT Presentation
PowerPoint presentation was clearly organized, enhanced
the presentation by highlighting important information
and relevant images, and contained slides with minimal
text
____/10
Sources and References
Presentation effectively incorporated and referenced at
least 2 reputable, academic sources (both oral references
and a Works Cited slide)
____/10
1 Oral reference to at least 2 different reputable, academic sources is required.
Individual Presentations
• If you are absent on the day of your presentation, you will
NOT have the opportunity to make up your presentation
in class. You may submit a video recording of your
presentation for up to 24 hours after your assigned class
time if necessary. In the case, 20 points will be deducted
from your individual presentation score. Exceptions may
be made in cases of documented emergencies. Please
contact the teacher by email if you experience an
emergency that prevents you from giving your
presentation at your scheduled time.
• E302 Paterno, an instruction room located on the third
floor of Paterno Library, within the Business Library
• 1. The teacher said, “Open your books.” (imperative to infinitive)
• The teacher told us _________________ books.
• 2. Bill said, “You have to pay the tax.” (simple present to simple past)
• Bill told them (that)_____________ to pay the tax.”
• 3. Mary asked, “John, are you studying political science?” (present progressive
to past progressive)
• Mary asked John _______________political science.
• 4. “Amy prepared a delicious meal,” Mark said. (simple past to past perfect)
• Mark said (that)___________________.
• 5. “Sam, have you ever eaten at that restaurant?” Jack asked. (present perfect
to past perfect)
• Jack asked Sam if he ____________________at that restaurant.
• Handout
• Example:
• Question: What do you wish you had done yesterday?
• Name: ____Nikki____
• Quote: “I wish I had completed my homework and
received a better grade.”(include result)
• Reported speech: If Nikki had completed her homework
yesterday, she would/might/could have received a
better grade.
1. 75% is three-quarters.
2. 60% is three-fifths.
3. 40% is two-fifths.
4. 20% is a/one-fifth.
5. 50% is half.
6. 10% is one in ten/one-tenth.
7. 5% is one in twenty/ one-twentieth.
8. 66% is two-thirds.
9. 80% is four-fifths.
10.25% is a quarter.
• 1. 77% is just over three quarters.
• 2. 27% is just over a/one quarter.
• 3. 97% is almost all.
• 4. 49% is just under/nearly half.
• 5. 32% is almost/nearly a third.
• 6. 5% is a very small number.
• 7. 18% is just under/nearly a/one-fifth.
• 8. 68% is around two thirds.
• 9. 58% is approximately 60%.
• 10. 85% is a very large majority.