Unit 3 February 2: Broad Rock

It's very important to know how to talk to the police

1. Homework review: Practical grammar, workbook p.19, exercise 6
2. Talking with the Police handout and role play
3. Daily citizenship question and discussion
4. Homework: Practical grammar, workbook p.20, exercises 7-9

Unit 3 January 26: Broad Rock

be careful driving in the snow this week

1. Homework review: Driving and infinitives of purpose, textbook p.33 exercises B-C
2. View The Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles' points system online together
3. Homework: Practical grammar, workbook p.19, exercise 6
4. Optional: Because many people in Richmond are becoming sick with the flu lately, I suggest esl-lab.com "Medical Advice: What's the Matter"

Unit 3 January 24: Broad Rock

above: police pull over a motorist during a routine traffic stop

1. Authentic practice, textbook p.34 exercises A-B, listen along with CD
2. Online with PBS Learn English. I will bring the laptops to class.
3. Homework: Infinitives of purpose, textbook p.33 exercises B-C
4. Optional: esl-lab.com "Traffic Ticket" (medium difficulty)

Unit 3 January 12: Broad Rock

On Saturday we talked about gerunds (verbs ending in -ing like driving). We did not work on the assignment listed for that day, so I posted it here again for Monday.

1. Homework review: Practical conversations, workbook p.18 exercises 3-4
2. Practical conversations, textbook p.31 A-C; listen to CD
3. Do it yourself! textbook p.31 A
4. Homework: online gerund/infinitive quiz click here

Unit 3 To Do Lists

above: a to do list on a desk

1. Homework review: Practical grammar - Using gerunds, workbook p.19, exercises 5-6
2. Idiom: lend a hand - give someone assistance/help. example: If you have trouble setting up a blog, ask another student to lend you a hand.
3. Infinitives of purpose - textbook p.33, exercises B & C
4. Homework: workbook p.19-20, exercises 6-7
5. Optional: esl-lab.com "Saturday's chores" (medium difficulty)