Nate's SSP Classes

By Nate Feldman New Words: 1. accent = how you pronounce or say words  2. bravery = not being scared  Ex. You need bravery to live in other countries.   3. muscles = tissue in the body that covers bones  Ex. People go to the gym to get strong muscles 4. prom = a dance in high school in the United States  Expressions:  1. A sign of bravery = something that shows you aren't scared  2. A foreign language is like a muscle.  If you don't use it, it gets weaker = if you don't speak a language, you aren't good at it 3. When you learn a new language, it's like joining a club = learning a new language makes you part of a big group of people (speakers of that language) 4. to open new doors = to give you more opportunities to do something  5. The limits of my language are the limits of my world = How much you know a language affects what you can do in the world  6. arguing like cats and dogs = fighting with a person with words  7. clear a...

By Nate Feldman Class Objective: Discussing "milestones" in your life  New Vocabulary: Milestones = an important event in your life  Childhood = when you are a child Adulthood = when you are an adult  Stuck = you cannot move  Retirement community = a place where older people live together New Expressions:  Apply for a credit card get a part-time job  pass a driving test vote in an election  go on a first date take an entrance exam  go away for the weekend without your family 

By Nate Feldman Eating too much sugar has bad effects on you. The sugar in the food really affects me. There are many e ffects of not getting sleep. The temperature in the room a ffects my concentration.   Effect = noun Affect = verb I am capable of speak ing many languages = I can speak many languages.   I commanded my student to stand up. I told the student to stand up.   That was my command.   The effects of smart technology on young people is a big concern.   Your behavior concerns me.   I am concerned about your strange behavior.   Your behavior is very concerning.   Data = information There is a lot of data that says you need at least 7-9 hours of sleep to feel healthy during the day.     Please respect my privacy   Reduce = make less   We must reduce the price of food.   We must reduce stress.   We must reduce anxiety.   We must reduce prejudice against mentally ill ...

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 By Nate Feldman *What is your opinion about where you live here in the United States (i.e. your dorm or apartment or home)?  What facts help support this?

 By Nate Feldman For discussion: *What are some opinions you have about your experience here in Philadelphia?   Use facts to support your opinion. For example: I think my time in the United States and Philadelphia has been really fascinating because I take classes with people from many other countries, and I had never met many people from other countries before coming here. Opinion: The time in the USA has been fascinating Fact: I have taken classes with people from many countries

 People have different personalities. Some people are very outgoing and talkative, while others are quiet and shy. Scientists and psychologists often ask an important question: are our personalities decided by nature or by nurture? Nature means the traits we are born with. These traits come from our parents through genes. For example, some babies are calm, while others cry a lot. These early differences may show natural personality traits. Nurture, on the other hand, means the environment we grow up in. This includes our family, culture, school, and life experiences. A child who grows up in a supportive and loving home may become confident. Another child who grows up in a stressful environment may become more anxious. Most experts believe that personality is shaped by both nature and nurture. A person may be born with certain tendencies, but life experiences can change how those traits develop. In other words, who we are is a mix of what we are born with and what we learn as we ...

 Warm-up Question: “Complete the sentence: I think my personality is influenced most by ______ because ______. ”

 By Nate Feldman *Do exercise B, P.8.  Discuss questions on P.9, exercise C.   *Watch the video about "The Workaholic."  Then, discuss with your partner about this person's life habits.  Use gerunds to describe it.  For example, "Working too much is harmful for your health!" 

 By Nate Feldman *What does stress mean to you?  What caused stress for the man in the video?  Have you experienced something like that before?  What causes you the most stress? Reading and Listening for Main Ideas:  I have a lot of stress in my life.   For example, I have to work many hours in the day.   Also, it takes me more than 1 hour to get here, so I am on the road a lot.   Finally, I have to pay for a lot of things.   So, this is why my life is so stressful.   Main Idea:   A lot of stress in life Details: works many hours; on the road a lot; pays a lot Vocabulary:  Stress (n.) I have a lot of stress.   Stressful (adj.) The final exams are so stressful for me.   Reading and writing class is stressful (but not with Nate) Stressed, Stressed Out (adj.) I am stressed out right now! = I have too much stress   Discussion Questions:  *Do you think as you get older, you have more stress? ...

  I drove too fast in the rain.   This caused me to have a car accident.   I ate too much sugar.   It caused me to have cavities in my teeth. As a teacher, I develop lessons every day for my classes.   Every day, I take Kipper to the park after work.   This my habit .   Drinking too much alcohol is harmful . If you study hard, you will likely succeed.   You must manage your diet if you want to be healthy.   In class, I must manage the lesson.   My teacher is a positive person.   He always is happy and enjoys the lesson.   My teacher is a negative person.   He hates his job and screams at the students.   Mr. Nate prevents us from leaving the class.   The teacher provides us with useful knowledge.

 By Nate Feldman *What is a healthy life to you?  What are things you must do for a healthy life? *Read the following text.  Do you agree with its recommendations for a healthy life? Living a Healthy Life Living a healthy life is essential for your body and your mind. There are many simple habits that can help you feel better every day. First, it is important to eat a balanced diet. This means eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein. Try not to eat too much sugar or fast food. Drinking enough water is also important because it keeps your body hydrated. Exercise is another key aspect of a healthy lifestyle. You don’t need to go to the gym every day—walking, cycling, swimming, or even dancing can help you stay active. Experts say that doing at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week can improve your health and give you more energy. Sleep also plays a big role in staying healthy. Adults usually need 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night. When you sleep we...