1. GRADE 6 MUSIC CLASS PARENT’S DAY WELCOME PARENTS!

2. MY NAME IS ERIC GULOTTY. Graduated from New York University with a degree in Theatre Worked for over 20 years in theatre, television, movies, and special events Came to Taiwan four years ago with my wife and two children This is my third year at Guangren

3. FALL SEMESTER 2010 GRADE 6 CONVERSATION

4. WHAT ARE THE CLASS GOALS? Maximize opportunities for students to speak English with each other Students will be able to use the sentences and vocabulary in real life situations Students will find speaking, reading, and writing English to be a positive experience Students will regularly practice using sentences with some of the common grammar transfer difficulties Students will practice listening and speaking English using real-life situations and language.

5. HOW WILL I TEACH THE CLASS?  Warm up period where students share with each other to get used to speaking English (5 minutes)  Topic is introduced and discussed (5 minutes)  Specific material is presented (5 minutes)  Games, activities, and role plays to practice (15 minutes)  Students use the language on their own(10 minutes)

6. WHAT CAN PARENTS DO TO HELP? Students need to practice English as much as music! Class attendance and participation are essential Make English a positive experience Encourage your child to talk about the books and conversations they study in school Be supportive when your child is trying to speak English with you

7. CONVERSATION ASSESSMENT