semester 9 english at cu student and teacher expectations m.e. ellen graber...
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In this class you will
• Prepare for an international exam.
• Learn about culture and language
• Write timed essays using the writing process
• Apply everything you have learned in the language learning process to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
• Nothing will be the same!
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Assignments will include
• Completing homework and class work, even if you don’t come.
• Timed reading assignments to improve vocabulary and use of English.
• All written essays will be timed to help you prepare for the FCE.
• Practicing, practicing and practicing• Online• Worksheets• Discussion
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Growth as a language learner
Application
Acquisition
Information
Apply your skills
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• Practice to simulate exam-taking experiences
• Positive learning environment in which students participate as much as or more than the professor.
• Interpersonal relationships
• Courtesy and respect
What to expect in this class
Find someone who
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What instructor expects from students
• Responsibility for learning.
• Courtesy and respect.
• Ask for help if you need it.
• Listen attentively to all class members.
• Arrive on time.
• Work to solve problems, not create them. Avoiding them doesn’t make them go away.
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What Students Can Expect from the Instructor
• Productive learning environment
• Courtesy and respect
• Assistance when needed
• Listen to suggestions for improving class
• Be reciprocal with students
• Inform students of assignments and syllabus changes.
• Solve problems as they arise.
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Grading policies
• The work you do in class will greatly affect your grade.
• The FCE exam is not a piece of cake.
• If you do not understand something, ask for help. Help will come in the form of tutorials and extra practice as well as teacher explanation.
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Writing grade policy
• To prepare for FCE, you will be graded on process and production• Practice writing process• Timed situation• Around 250 words
• Letters and emails are popular tasks• Situation-based writing tasks• Prompts• Articles, letters, essays, reports,
reviews, short stories
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Grading policies
• Each written assignment will be graded following the Department of Languages Guidelines. These guidelines include:• Ideas and content• Organization• Use of language• Sentence Fluency• Vocabulary• Use of conventions
• See student syllabus.
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Oral Grading Policies
• Understanding and Communication of Ideas: understands and communicates at the required level. Are you sticking to the topic or not answering what you have been asked to discuss.
• Accuracy: Makes a few (if any) noticeable e error so f grammar or word order.
• Pronunciation and Intonation: Always and easily intelligible. Words are pronounced correctly and proper intonation is used for English expression.
• Vocabulary: Always uses appropriate vocabulary and idioms for language level.
• Fluency: Speech is fluent and effortless. If student cannot remember a word, then uses a different means to express the same idea.
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New Component in Sinodal Exam
• Reading Strategies:• Skimming• Scanning• Vocabulary in Context• Intensive Reading
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The Cambridge FCE Exam
Cambridge First Certificate in English Exam
• Paper 1: Reading
• Paper 2: Writing
• Paper 3: Use of English
• Paper 4: Listening
• Paper 5: Speaking
Investigate and Fill in the chart Time limit.
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Ready for FCE Textbook
• Book contains relevant practice activities, language skills production• Tips and useful
information• Advice and guidelines• Important points to
remember
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Evaluation Chart
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Are you up for the challenge?
BRING IT ON! Your tools:Your textbookReading strategies booklet
Phrasal verbs clinicUpstairs DownstairsEvaluation sheet for Websites