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