MindMaps and ECG-1 MindMaps What are ? Homework assignments for Units 1 to 6

What are MindMaps(MM)? MindMaps are visual diagrams of what is in your mind.

MINDMAP QUESTIONS 1. Why do we use the MM in conversation class? The MM helps you to organize your thoughts. The MM provides you with a visual aid to help you tell your stories to other students. The MM is a tool that helps you to generate ideas. 2. Do I need to do the MM in color? Yes. Using color opens your mind. 3. Do I need to write sentences or key words for each topic on the MM? Only use key words and very short phrases. See photo above. The MM is a guide for you. Don’t write out complete sentences. 4. Why use curved lines and not straight lines? The MM is a tool to get you to think freely. Straight lines tend to put your mind in a box. 5. How do I make a good MM? Step 1. Put the topic in the center of the page and let yourself FREELy come up with ideas. Step 2. Look at your step one MM and then see how you can organize your data and do the MM again. (This is draft 2) Step 3: You can repeat the process as many times as you want. Step 4: Practice telling your stories for each story. Each MM will have many stories-some are short, some are long.

ECG-1 Homework The following pages describe your homework assignments for each unit.

8. Do you want to see some pictures of my class? Unit One: Questions. Introductions. All the questions from Unit One (see pg. 131 for additional help). 8. Do you want to see some pictures of my class? Your best friend? (notice the intonation) Your boyfriend? Who’s that wearing the striped jacket? .. What is your name? Where are you from? Great music isn’t it? (notice the intonation) .. …Do you want to see some pictures of my class? Unit One: www.efcafe.com . In the video, why is the male actor embarrassed? During class I will call on a pair of students to read the conversation in the same way as the video.

The Life of _____________ Hometown* Admire Most Plans/Dreams** Unit One: The Life of _____________ Things I’ve Done/ Accomplished Friends Free Time Best Hobbies Waste Time Book Game Movies Plans/Dreams** (LTA= Listen/Take Notes/Ask Questions) is similar to the Listening section. Student will read story out loud to class. Class will listen, take notes, ask questions.

Your best friend? (notice the intonation) What is your hair like? Unit Two: Questions. Descriptions. All the questions from Unit Two 8.James who? .. Your best friend? (notice the intonation) What is your hair like? How tall are you? Would you say you’re good looking? Say more about yourself. Give two words that describe you. Ok. Long or short? .. … Video Question: Unit Two: www.efcafe.com Why does the girl in the video roll her eyes?

_____________’s Family Grandparents Someone You Admire Unit Two: _____________’s Family Hobbies Father Mother Special skills Personality Describe Pop star** Physical Description Siblings Plans/Dreams

What time do you usually get up? What do you usually do for lunch? Unit Three: Questions. Frequency. All the questions from Unit Three 8.James who? .. Your best friend? What time do you usually get up? What do you usually do for lunch? What do you like to do after school? Work? What do you usually do on weekends? How often do you study English – outside of class? .. … Video Question: Unit Three: www.efcafe.com Why does the girl appear to be in pain when she asks, “Would you like to go to dinner?”

How Often _____________ Food Unit Three: How Often _____________ Exercise Entertainment Daily Schedule** Study

For this unit, review page 133, Unit 5 Keywords: Unit Five: Directions. For this unit, review page 133, Unit 5 Keywords: Verbs, Prepositions, Clarification Language, Functions and Phrases Video Question: Unit Five: www.efcafe.com. The girl says..”Yes, there’s one across from the post office.” Where does she pause?

Unit 5: Drawing Maps Home Childhood Elementary School

One Hour (Two Hours?) Before Unit 5: Drawing Maps One Hour (Two Hours?) Before English Class English Class

Unit 5: Drawing Maps ??? A Great Place!!

Unit Six: What happened? All the questions for Unit Six Where were you born? Did you like your hometown? What activities did you do at school? For example, volleyball club, band, etc.. What is one very important event in your life? When did that important thing happen? .. When did you start acting? .. Video Question: Unit Six: www.efcafe.com Adam, the drama coach, says about the situation: “One of you is ______________. You’re _________. (fill in the blanks). Practice the dialogue with an understanding of the situation.

Unit 6: What Happened #1 Idea Box What else? Coffee Break Ski Trip Problem at the bank Visiting Mom and Dad for the weekend When? What did you do? _____ How? With who? Where? Why?

Unit 6: What Happened #2 Idea Box What else? Coffee Break Ski Trip Problem at the bank Visiting Mom and Dad for the weekend When? What did you do? _____ How? With who? Where? Why?

Unit 6: What Happened When… Made someone really happy Your choice Got ripped off** Question Box How? What else? Where? When? With who? Why? What did you do? What happened when Felt afraid Bought something expensive Told a lie **Got ripped off** is an idiom for when someone sells you something that you think is valuable but turns out to be worthless. For example, you buy a Rolex for $1000 but it turns out to be a fake Rolex worth only $20.

Review Units One Through Six: Pages 61-63 Introduce yourself Describe someone in the room Pg. 63 In class Review Units One Through Six Tell about a time when… What do you do on the weekends? How often? Describe how to get somewhere