Happy Vacation Everyone!!!!

Wow, I can't believe we're already in the middle of summer!  I hope everyone finished their semester well and have plans to do something really fun. Some of you may just need to catch up on some sleep. I enjoyed watching some of your videos.  Thanks for a great semester!  See you around campus!  June

Final Exam Scores

Monday & Wednesday 5, 6
Written Final Exam
Average 29.08
High 36.5
Low 20

Speaking Final Exam
Average 20
High 22
Low 18

Wednesday & Friday 7,8
Written Final Exam
Average 30.15
High 37.5
Low 20.5

Speaking Final Exam
Average 20.35
High 27
Low 15

Tuesday & Thursday 5, 6
Written Final Exam
Average 26.57
High 34
Low 9.5

Speaking Final Exam
Average 20.04
High 30
Low 7

Tuesday & Thursday 7,8
Written Final Exam
Average 31.92
High 38.5
Low 22

Speaking Final Exam
Average 22.17
High 25
Low 15

Have a great summer vacation everyone!!!

Quiz 4 Information

Monday & Wednesday 5, 6
Average 14.02
High 19
Low 9.5
Mode 14

Wednesday & Friday 7, 8
Average 15.20
High 19
Low 11
Mode 15

Tuesday & Thursday 5, 6
Average 14.34
High 18
Low 3
Mode 18

Tuesday & Thursday 7, 8
Average 16.14
High 20
Low 10
Mode 16.5

Quiz 3 Information

Monday & Wednesday 5, 6
Average 15.28
High 19
Low 8.5
Mode 17

Wednesday & Friday 7, 8
Average 15.09
High 18.5
Low 11
Mode 17

Tuesday & Thursday 5, 6
Average 14.63
High 18.5
Low 9
Mode 15.5

Tuesday & Thursday 7, 8
Average 15.8
High 19.5
Low 10.5
Mode 15

Make up class/Q & A session available this Friday, June 18th

Hello students!

I will be offering a make-up class for my Tuesday & Thursday class this Friday from 1:00-2:50 p.m.in room 202. 

However, this class is open to ALL my students in other classes so please come with your questions. If you would like for me to look at your Final Exam scripts,  you can bring that as well.  Or if you'd just like to come and chat with me, feel free to come.

I look forward to meeting you all there!

June

Final Speaking Exam Guidelines, Spring 2012

Academic English - 1A

Final Speaking Test Guidelines Spring 2012

Chiun(June)Kim

The speaking test portion of the Final Examination will consist of a video being submitted in a CD or a USB file due either Wednesday or Thursday, June 13th or 14th by 5:00pm depending on your Final Exam speaking date. You will make a short video with your group using Vocabulary, Grammar, and Function Expressions from the NorthStar Listening & Speaking 2 textbook from units 7-10.

You can have a group of 3-4 students but no more than 4 students per group. Your script must be typed with the Vocabulary, Grammar, and Functions underlined. Be creative, use props, and seek help of any kind! This is the time to show off your creativity and to have some fun!

As a group, you can make a video on the following topics or anything related to the topics we’ve covered during the latter half of the semester. The video must be no shorter than 5 minutes and not longer than 10 minutes.  Some suggested ideas are to make a commercial, a Public Service Announcement (PSA), or a short skit.

1. Good-Mood Foods

2. An Ice Place to Stay
3. Staying Healthy
4. Endangered Languages

Your video must include:

8 Vocabulary Words (Units 7-10)
8 Grammar Points (Units 7-10)
5 Function Expressions (Units 7-10)

Your video will be graded on the following criteria:

·         Creativity (Originality or funny) (5 points): Is your idea creative or something that catches the audience attention? Is it funny?

·         Quality (Video and Audio) (5 points): make sure there is enough light and the picture is clear. If you are taping in noisy public places, make sure I can still hear your voices.

·         Grammar (5 points): Did you use the required number of grammar? Were they used correctly?

·         Vocabulary (5 points): Did you use the required number of vocabulary? Were they used correctly?

·         Function Expressions (5 points): Did you use the required number of function expressions? Were they used correctly?

·         Fluency (5 points): Can I understand your dialogue? Were there awkward pauses? Was the conversation fluid and natural?

Each Group member will be INDIVIDUALLY scored based on their performance so it is important that each person has equal opportunity to perform. Your score will be worth 12% of your final grade.  If you decide to submit a USB, please clean up and remove all your files. Make sure that it does not contain viruses.  If your USB contains a virus, you will automatically lose 5 points.

You’ll submit your CD/USB to me no later than Thursday, June 14^th, by 5:00 P.M.! Your CD must be labeled with group members’ names, student ID, along with one contact email address and phone number.  NO LATE FINALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE AND TIME!  So, please plan ahead and allow extra time for anticipated technical difficulties and situations that may arise.

Good Luck!!!!

Festival Days

Students have asked about missing class on school festival days this week.  If you are working at the booth during the festival, please see me personally to discuss your absence.  I will not be canceling class during the festival as we have a lot of things to cover.

Remember to drink and party responsibly!  Hope you all have a great time!

Second mock TOEIC due date

Hi everyone!

As you are already aware, we only have 6 more weeks of school left.  It's important that you schedule your 2nd mock TOEIC test before June 1st so that I can get your grades done on time.

Please schedule and do your mock TOEIC NOW!!

Midterm Examination Information

Wednesday & Friday 7, 8
Midterm Written              Midterm Speaking
Average 28.85                    Average 21.09
High 34                               High 25
Low 24.5                             Low 5
Mode 25 (3)                        Mode 24 (8)

Monday & Wednesday 5, 6
Midterm Written                Midterm Speaking
Average 26.84                       Average 20.08
High 34.5                               High 25
Low 17                                   Low 6
Mode 30.5 (2)                        Mode 20 (6)

Tuesday & Thursday 5, 6
Midterm Written                   Midterm Speaking
Average 27.61                          Average 21.77
High 35.5                                  High 25
Low 14                                      Low 19
Mode 30.5 (3)                           Mode 21 (4)

Tuesday & Thursday 7,8
Midterm Written                     Midterm Speaking
Average 31.92                            Average 22.39
High 38.5                                    High 25
Low 22                                        Low 15
Mode 34.5 (5)                             Mode 22 (7)

** Just a reminder, this information is subject to change as students make up their missed exams.

Quiz 2 Information

Tuesday & Thursday 5,6
Average 16.02
High 20
Low 5.5
Mode 17

Tuesday & Thursday 7,8
Average 16.8
High 20.5
Low 4
Mode 18

Monday & Wednesday 5, 6
Average 16.48
High 19.5
Low 12.5
Mode 16

Wednesday & Friday 7, 8
Average 16.83
High 19.5
Low 14
Mode 18

**Please note that this is a rough estimate of where you are in the class so this information shouldn't be used to calculate your grade in the class.  This information may or may not be current depending on whether missed quizzes/exams are made up by students.  

Quiz 1 Information

Wednesday & Friday (7,8) class 
Average 14.76, Mode 17, High 19, Low 7.5

Monday & Wednesday (5,6) class
Average 14.91, Mode 18.5, High 20, Low 7

Tuesday & Thursday (5,6) class
Average 14.89, Mode 13.5, High 19, Low 3

Tuesday & Thursday (7,8) class
Average 15.16, Mode 14.5, High 19, Low 5

Speaking Midterm Questions

Academic English speaking midterm will test the students’ knowledge as well as their ability to express their thoughts and ideas in spoken English language.  The midterm will cover units 2-5.  Students will also be tested on their knowledge and correct usage of vocabulary, clarity, fluency, comprehension, and the ability to support their answers with relevant examples to justify their answers.  

Students will have up to 7 minutes, either one-on-one, or with a partner or partners of their choosing.

Student will choose a random question by rolling a die:

1.     Do you prefer to live close to your neighbors, or do you prefer to have more space?  Why?

2.     Do you think that most people have too much stuff? Why or why not? 

3.     How do you think innocent people can be protected from going to prison?  Give examples to support your answer.

4.     Do you think the Compact is a good idea or a bad idea? Why? Could you keep a promise not to buy anything new for a year? Explain.

5.     You have the power to change an etiquette or a manner of your country.  What would you change? Why?

6.     What’s your favorite restaurant/coffee shop? Why?

Students will be graded on clarity, usage of vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and support/detail/reason.  5 point maximum for each category, totaling 25 points.

·        Clarity-- Clear style & thought.  Organization of thoughts into correct sentence structure and pattern of thought.

·        Usage of vocabulary-- Use and expression of vocabulary words in correct context and meaning.

·        Fluency-- Spoken smoothly and with ease: flowing speech that doesn’t hinder understanding.

·        Comprehension-- Understanding of the meaning of the question and language used.

·        Support/detail/reason-- Answers are supported with sufficient reasons and details to justify the answer.

Here is a list of key vocabulary words to help you study for your quizzes and midters/finals. Please note that the vocabulary list is not all inclusive so you should also study from your textbooks.

Key Vocabulary Word List

Late Homework Submissions

Hi everyone!

Some of you have had late homework submissions due to technical difficulties with your computer and the  homework website.  Please ensure that your computer is ready to use "myenglishlab" site by going to www.mynorthstarlab.com. and clicking "Before you register ensure your computer is ready to use MyEnglishLab. Click here."

If you're having error messages with "0.0.0.0.0", please ensure that JAVA is installed and enabled on your computer. You can go to www.java.com to install JAVA.

If you're still having technical difficulties, please contact www.pearsoneltsupport.com for help.

Good luck!

Academic English 2--Tuesday & Thursday 5,6 (1:00-3:00 Class)

Course ID# CRSCDH8-467100
Please go to www.mynorthstarlab.com to register for your on-line homework.

Have a great day!

Greetings!

Hello Everyone!

I hope you all had a great vacation with some time to do your favorite things that make you happy.  It's time for another semester to start and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and hopefully getting to know each and everyone of you. 

In this blog, you can find any additional homeworks, assignments, extra credit assignments, or website links that may be useful to your studies.

See you all soon and let's hit the ground running tomorrow!

June