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Let me introduce myself!!
My name isSunneye
I grew up in Hong Kong
I have taught English for 5 years
I am married
I like hiking, biking and swimming
I speak French
I love music and I play the piano
I love traveling
True or False?
My familyExcept for one person!! Can you guess who is not in my family?
My niece Taylor
My sister Holly and her family
My nieces Taylor and Brooke
My nieces Taylor and Brooke
My family playing games
Where am I from?
Hong Kong
California
What do I like to do in my free time?
Classroom Expectations• Be all that you can be• Inside the classroom:• Be on time• Come prepared: bring notebook, textbook• Focus• Listen to others when they are talking• Take notes• Speak English only• No distractions-no cell phones, no talking to your classmates• Make mistakes-it’s the only way you will learn. If you are not
making mistakes, it means you are not trying new things
Outside the classroom:
• Make an appointment for office hours• Get to know the foreign teachers• Practice your English with your classmates• Review your notes• Watch English movies without Chinese
subtitles• Do your own work-don’t copy from other
students
Learning is a process and can be fun
• This is different from other classes because it’s more than just gaining knowledge
• It’s learning how to communicate• Doing activities and practicing with your
classmates is how you are going to get results
Make this a safe place
• Listen to others • Be kind and encouraging to each other by
using positive words: good job, nice try• No spitting in class• Throw garbage in the trash can• Be academically honest-do your own work, no
copying, no cheating
Office Hours• This is your chance to meet with me outside of the classroom.• We can meet one-on-one or in small groups.• I am available on Tuesday from 3:30-4:30pm and Thursday
from 11:00am-12:00pm. If those times don’t work for you, we can schedule a different time.
• Sign-up in class or text me to schedule a time.• My phone #: 18539401705• Texting is better than calling. Only call between 9am-9pm.
Otherwise, text. • Email: [email protected]
Goals for the class:
• To learn new vocabulary including idioms• To improve your pronunciation• To improve your listening skills. • To improve your spoken English so that you
can effectively communicate in English
Requirements:
• Attendance: Attendance is required! An unexcused absence is a 2 point deduction
from your final grade An excused absence is a 1 point deduction
(you must have an official excuse note)• Bring your textbook, notebook, pen to every
class
Grading breakdown:
• Attendance: 10%• Homework: 5%• Classwork: 35% (this is made up of 4 separate
activities that will be done in class and class participation)
• Midterm Examination: 25%• Final Examination: 25%• Total: 100%
Getting to know each other:
• With your partner, find out this information: Chinese and English name Hometown Favorite thing about their hometown
Homework:
• Next week we will start doing impromptu stories• Be ready to share for 1-4 minutes about an event in
your life• Each week, 6 students will share. You will pick out a
random question before break time and have 10 minutes to prepare
• Topics included will be: a childhood memory, a place you’ve visited, a special holiday you celebrated, something you did with your best friend