Nate's SSP Classes

  *supermarkets classify their aisles by the type of products they sell there.   *a variation = a different type of something *controversial = something that starts fights or arguments between people *to argue with a person = to fight with them *to argue an idea = to suggest that this idea is true *genes = things inside of us that determine our body shape/colors etc.   *substance = like a chemical *sequence = a series of things, one after the other *a sample = a small part of something *technique = the way to do something *aware = to have knowledge of something *I am aware that you are getting ready for the final.     Wow!   What’s your name?   Listen, I’ll be straight with you…..you’re probably not going to pass.

  Cow How Mow Tow Bow I am going to tow your car.   I am going to mow my lawn this afternoon.   I am going to bow for the class. I wore a bow to class.     Since tomorrow is Saturday, we don’t have class.   Since today is Friday, we don’t have afternoon classes.   I can’t come to lunch with you since I have a lot of assignments.   Due to the fact that it is Friday, we will not have afternoon classes.   I will never talk to you again due to the fact that you said bad things about me.   Due to the weather today, I am wearing a jacket.   Due to your bad behavior, I don’t want to talk to you now.   Due to the fact that you are my student, I am teaching you.   I missed five classes.   Consequently, I failed. I missed five classes.   As a result of this, I failed. I missed five classes, so I failed.   I missed five classes.   Therefore, I failed.     Sin...

 By Nate Feldman To identify: to recognize or know what something is *I can identify all of you by your voices (I think).   Species: a type of plant or animal Differ: to be not the same *Our cultures differ in some ways.   *We celebrate Christmas in our countries, but perhaps the ways we observe it differ from country to country.   Diversity: many types of something *This class is diverse; this class has a lot of diversity Traits: characteristics *Personality traits (kind, mean) physical traits (tall, short) *process (step by step how something happens) Reproduce: to have children Offspring: children or descendants Inherit: a trait or something you get from your family *I inherited my mother’s dark brown eyes *After my grandfather passed away, I received $20,000 from his will.   Adapt: get accustomed to or get used to something *When you live in another country, you must adapt to the new culture and ways that people do things. ...

  We need to solve the border crisis in the United States.   The problem is that it’s very expensive to build a major wall between the Mexican and U.S. borders.   Furthermore, the border is well over 1,000 miles long, so it’s easier said than done.     We need to reduce gun violence in the USA.   Here is the issue: many people believe that the right to bear arms is a fundamental right of American people, and they believe strong laws against this violate those rights.     To lower gas prices, some people say we need to drill for more oil.   That’s one possible solution, but perhaps we need to depend less on oil as well.     If you want to improve your writing skills, the best approach is to write every day.     *List a couple of problems the world/society/people your age are experiencing.     *People working too much.   People work so many hours and are not with their families enough. ...

 By Nate Feldman *Unit 2 Quiz for A Thirsty World is on Wednesday.   *We will do vocabulary on P.34 and have a discussion.   *We will practice using Everyday language on P.35. *We will listen to a video about holiday lights and have a discussion.  You can use everyday language from P.35 in your discussion. Example: Student 1: In my city, they put up bright lights! Student 2: Really?!  Wow! 

 By Nate Feldman *Thanksgiving is coming up in less than two weeks.  It i s celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday in November. Many types of food are eaten on Thanksgiving, but perhaps the most famous things that are eaten are turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, vegetables of different kinds, and pumpkin or apple pie for dessert. Also, on Thanksgiving, many fun events are held.  There are parades, football games, and turkey trots (5K races on and around Thanksgiving). We get a four-day weekend for Thanksgiving, so classes a re never taught then.   *What are the most famous holidays celebrated in your country? *What food is eaten on holidays in your country? *Are there special events held on these days (i.e. parades, games etc.)? *Are classes taught on holidays, or do you get time off from school? *What is eaten for dessert on holidays? *What is drunk on holidays? *What else is done on holidays?

 By Nate Feldman  I would like to preserve our culture’s traditions.   The preservation of our culture’s traditions is very important to me.   A good politician governs in a fair way.   Our government is not so good. The Aurora Borealis occur in the northern part of the world.   I saw an Aurora Borealis in Philadelphia last month.   This is a very rare occurrence.    The teacher requires us to study every day. We must read 10 pages every day.   This is the requirement of the class.   I collect money from other countries.   I have a collection of money from other countries.   I depend on my parents for money.   Your dependence on your parents is not so good because you need to be independent.   I have a dependence on my parents.   Good collections of seashells are difficult to find.   Discussion Questions: *What do you have a collection of (if anything)? Ex. I have a collect...

 By Nate Feldman 1.       Are you concerned by the amount of water people use for their daily lives?   Not just with things for us (i.e. showers, baths, cleaning clothing, drinking etc.), but for the hidden water shown in the book (the clothes we wear and the food we eat)?     2.       Are there any things you do in your personal life to try and use less water?       ELS supplies students with textbooks.   The teacher requires us to study every day (I think).   There is a risk of getting cancer if you smoke too much.   We use a significant amount of water every day.   I must manage the class.   I hope you get an adequate amount of sleep. I must collect your books after the class.   Land, water, soil, rocks are resources. The river flows.   I eat a large amount of rice.   I eat a small amount of sugar.

 By Nate Feldman *Tomorrow, Wednesday November 13, we will have the Unit 1 Quiz. *Today, we will talk about Mr. Trashwheel in Baltimore.  What do you think about Mr. Trashwheel? Class Notes: 1.       Do you like Mr. Trashwheel?   Do you think this is an innovative idea to collect garbage from rivers?   2.       Why do you think Mr. Trashwheel is so popular with visitors?   Do you want to visit him/it?   Do you plan to take a selfie with Mr. Trashwheel?     3.       Are there any other good ways to collect garbage from rivers, or is Mr. Trashwheel (and his family) the best idea you know?     I think you should visit Mr. Trashwheel.   (advice for you) You shouldn’t be late for class (advice) I am having chest pains, so I had better go to a hospital now.   You had better not jump from a plane without a parachute.  

  By Nate Feldman *Wednesday, November 13 will be the Unit 1 quiz.  It won't be that big.  It will have listening, grammar, and vocabulary from Unit 1.  Class Notes: Reasons Robots are Useful in our Lives :  Robots can serve as companions to elderly people. Robots can do house chores.   Robots can mow the lawn Vocabulary and Discussion Questions:    To consume = to use *We need to consume less water when it doesn’t rain.   Fossil fuels = energy sources from the Earth (coal and petroleum)   Carbon Cut back on = use less of something *I need to cut back on sugar in my diet.   Innovative = creative; coming up with new ideas Gradual = happening step by step; not all at once Individual = one person Impact = the effect of something *My time in Philly had a great impact on my English speaking (I hope) Alternative = another choice for something *For dinner tonight, we can have pasta with marinara sauce. ...

 By Nate Feldman Use since , because , for this reason , or another reason .  In some cases, more than one answer may be correct. 1. ___________________I am your teacher, I will give you lessons. 2. I am very tired today. __________________, I will take a nap after I go home. 3. One reason I am tired is because I didn't sleep well last night.  _________________is because I am working too hard these days. 4. I will tell you my secret _________________you are my friend. 5. I can cook very well.  _____________________, I will be your personal chef.   6. I got the job because I went to a good university.  ____________________is because my scores in classes were very high. Class Notes: Pro: *We can do anything we want (i.e. watch movies or drama while in the car; you can drink alcohol) *If you don’t have a driver’s license it’s convenient *We won’t need personal drivers *You can answer your phone *company makes more money *We can be more relaxed...

 Complete the Sentences: Change the verbs in parentheses to the correct forms. 1. I am capable of (speak) _________________three languages.   2. I intend (travel) _________________to Canada this summer. 3. Are you capable of (stay) __________________awake in class?  You seem so tired. 4. I intend (buy) _________________a new car when I get the chance.   5. My parents aren't capable of (visit) ___________________me right now because they are too busy and far away.   Homework Review: I am capable of speaking three languages I intend to travel to Canada this summer Are you capable of staying awake in class?   I intend to buy a new car when I get the chance My parents aren’t capable of visiting me right now because they are too far away   Grammar: Action vs. Non-Action Verbs Action Verbs can use continuous verb-tenses (i.e. present continuous, past continuous, present perfect continuous) I am running right now I was runni...

E-4UP5XGPPX4M3D I am capable of teaching English (I think) Are you capable of teaching this class?   My friend is capable of speaking several languages.   I can speak five languages = I am capable of speaking five languages.   This weekend, I intend to go to a film festival.   For lunch, I intend to chow down on the sandwich I made today.   I won’t leave under any circumstances = I will stay.   I usually come to every class, but under the circumstances yesterday, I had to miss it.     *What do you intend to do this weekend?   *Under what circumstances do you miss class? *What are things you are capable of doing?     Are you capable of typing this fast?????   Really!!! I’m not sure of that!!!!!!   Nate: Why aren’t you coming today? Person: coz I’m tired   Nate: Wat r u doing? Person: w/my friends   I ate breakfast coz I’m starving   I need to take my meds before I...