Academic English 2: Class 15

-16!
Fall 2015
with
Mrs. R.

Welcome back!!!
How are you?
Midterms are OVER!!!!
Congratulations!

Today

Writing Point: 5-Paragraph Essay Skills!

Feedback & Reflection 1: Writing
F & R 2: Speech
F & R 3: Midterm
F & R 4: General

Next class

One grammar point!

Unit 5: Readings 1 and 2
Focus = speaking (with short notes)
Team activities

Page 97

Writing a 5-Paragraph
Essay!!!

Page 97

Parts of an introduction:
Hook
Background info
Thesis statement: Includes:
Topic
Controlling idea

Parts of the body paragraph:

Topic sentence (with topic & controlling idea)
Supporting sentences (details/examples)
Concluding sentence
(Optional: Transition sentences)
Parts of the conclusion:
Restate the thesis statement
Summarize main points

Pages 97~98: Try with a NEW

partner!
Find your opposite
Ex: hot/cold excited/bored
Dont forget the introduction on page 97!!

Feedback & Reflection 1: Writing

1.) Mrs. R.s Symbols

Feedback & Reflection 1: Writing

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3.
4.
5.

Mrs. R.s symbols

Overall score? Fair? Why/why not?
Main weaknesses? (Circle from the rubric)
YOUR opinion of your own weaknesses?
Strengths??

Feedback & Reflection 2:

Speeches
6.) What was your overall SPEECH score (out of 50 points)?
_____________ Do you feel the score is fair? Why or why no
t?
7.) What were your main problems with your score? Please c
ircle your weaknesses (from the rubric):
Organization
Subject Knowledge
Language
Eye
Contact
Elocution (Time Limit)
8.) In speaking, what do YOU think your weaknesses are?
9.) What are your STRENGTHS? (What did you do well??)
10.) How could our class (Academic English 2) be improved?
Thank you!

Feedback & Reflection 3:

Midterms
Identify 6 parts of the paragraph below. Label (write and identify) each p
art in the paragraph:
hook, topic, controlling idea, thesis (topic) sentence, supporting details, a
nd concluding sentence.
Circle the hook. Put a box around the topic. Underline the thesis sentence
and the concluding sentence.
Nowadays, our planet is facing a new disaster: climate change! In order to
help, we should consider thinking green to improve the condition of the
Earth. A great way to think green is to turn off the electronics in our ho
mes and spend some time doing other activities instead of watching TV or
surfing the Internet. This helps our planet because we are using less ener
gy. If we are not using our electronic devices, we will have time to exercis
e, connect with our friends, and develop other interests and hobbies. We
can choose activities that are both enjoyable and kind to the planet. This
way, we will create a healthier lifestyle and a better living environment.

Feedback & Reflection 3:

Midterms
12.) How was the midterm? Please circle one:
Too hard a little bit hard
just fine/ok a little
bit easy
very easy
13.) What was your overall MIDTERM score (out
of 100 points)? _____________ Do you feel the s
core is fair? Why or why not?

Feedback & Reflection 4:

General
14.) Does the teacher (Mrs. R.) give enough feedback? Is i
t punctual? Please explain.
15.) Do you feel like you typically learn something in this cl
ass? Why or why not?
16.) Does the teacher (Mrs. R.) explain things clearly? Wh
y or why not?
17.) What are IMPORTANT traits (characteristics) for a goo
d teacher to have?
18.) What are some BAD things teachers do (in general)?

Paper/test pass-back

Double-check your scores!

Please make sure the numbers are correct!

NOTE: You earn your score; I do not give you it.

A low score does not mean I dont like you;
a good score does not mean I like you
Your score = your ability ONLY.

Please complete your Feedback & Reflection paper!