Classes at PEAI MARS
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Emphasis on speaking
Our classes are designed to ensure students have ample time to practice speaking in different contexts. We believe that the best way to learn a language is through communication.
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Learn skills
The objective of classes at MARS is for students to acquire skills through communication. These skills cover the four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking as prescribed by the Common Core.
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Receive feedback
Everyone learns differently and instruction must cater to each individual’s needs. Students will receive personal feedback in and out of the virtual classroom.
Sample Homework
Hello Students!
The homework for classes on January 1 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.
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Feb. 1 //
Work Time: 110+ min.
Vocabulary (30+ min.)
Complete 1A–1E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 4. If you do not yet have the book, a PDF of Lesson 1 may be downloaded HERE.
Study for the quiz.
Writing (40+ min.)
Respond to the weekly writing prompt on Google Classroom.
Read 2 of 7 essays from the NYT Personal Narrative Contest. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/learning/the-winners-of-our-personal-narrative-contest.html?smid=url-share
“Perfectly Pan-Fried Tofu” written by 16-year-old Charis June Lee
Your choice!
Address the following in full sentences in your writing notebook for each essay:
What is the meaning of the essay title?
Copy a phrase or sentence that you thought was well written or clever. What do you like about it?
How do the start and end of the essay link?
Forensics (40+ min.)
Unit 01: Outlawing Violent Sports
Read Learning About the Topic (p. 13) in Debate Pro Book 4.
Complete Questions for Debate (p. 15) in full sentences in your forensics notebook.
Flipgrid is a website that consists of “grids” to facilitate video discussions. Each grid is like a message board where teachers can pose questions, called “topics,” and students can post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display. Responses can be recorded via the Flipgrid app or website with any camera-enabled device or by uploading a previously recorded video.
Join the 2022 Cohort Flipgrid!
You will each receive an invite link and special login that will be privately sent to you in class. If you forget your username, please contact me via e-mail.
Watch Students: Getting Started with Flipgrid. https://youtu.be/WMqlEnmVA-8
Film and upload your response to the topic: Violence in Sports 🧐
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, written response)
Lesson 1 (WW 3000 Book 4)
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Please contact me via e-mail if you have any questions or concerns and I will get back to you within 24 hours!
