Senior 2-May 31st

1. Read & Write Unit 6  Reading-1  What is Laughter?
- Reading Skills: Identifying the Topic Sentence in a paragraph -> A/p.107
- Read-> Underline TS in each paragraph Part-2, 3, 4=> Answers to the four questions!
- Study Words/Expressions: 
=> Shadow Reading
2. Cover to Cover Unit 7  Intelligence  Part 1  What is Intelligence
- Intelligent Quotient (IQ) : a measurement of a person’s intelligence
- Comprehension Strategy: Identifying Main Ideas and Details => Read the first para.-> Task-A:MI
- Read => Checking Comprehension 
- Skim: First sentence of each paragraph-> Understand the structure
- Par. 1-3: Introduction of the theory of Multiple Intelligence
- Par. 4-6: Examples of MI
- Par. 7-8: Supporters and non-supporters of MI
- Par. 9: Closing
- Read w/CD=> Read aloud Par. 1-3, 7-8
- Looking at Vocabulary in Context-A, B 
Dic determine decide/conclude  - by authority; resolve, rule; 
- after observation/consideration; discover, find out
-> determined to do sth: I’m ~ to succeed. -determinedly, determining
Dic aptitude  natural ability/skill at doing sth; have/show a natural ~ for sth/-ing, ~ test
3. Interest of the Day
        The Remains Of The Day (1:29) =>How does it sound?
Posh English-Examples (1:45)
How Donald Trump Answers A Question (6:53) => Donald Trump in Posh Accent 

Junior 3-May 29th

1. Review Practice 
1. When I saw the math test, I thought it would be easy. I found it much more difficult than I thought.
2. I haven’t watched Beauty and Beast movie yet. I wonder if it’s as interesting as my friend said. 
2. 基礎英語-3 
Lesson-27: What’s Gary Keller talking in the show?
Lesson-28 What did Tsutomu say?
3. Bridge Work-3 Chapter 29-Unit 2 #3
- Review Activity: Ex-2.4 Cindy, Ron Read aloud-> TTS Shadowing
- Ex-2.4 Danny & Arnie, Aunt Barbara, It was Answer-> Read aloud-> TTS
- GIU #2: Ron’s been having a hard time => Pair
- KC
- Writing: Blog P2Q Writing Test 
・あなたは外国人の知り合いから次のQuestionをされました。Questionに対し、あなたの意見と理由２つを英語で書きなさい。・かならずQuestionに対応した答えを書いてください。
・語数の目安50～60語 
1. Answer.   2-1. Reason-1 -> 2-2. Explain/Example
3-1. Reason-2 -> 3-2. Explain/Example 4. Conclusion.
Question: Do you think people should exercise regularly?
1. I think people should exercise regularly. There are two reasons.
2-1. First, regular exercise is good for our health.  2-2. We can make a strong body and become healthier.
3-1. Second, regular exercise is good for our mind. 3-2. For example, we can refresh ourselves by doing yoga. 
4. For these reasons, regular exercise is good for health. (53 words)
=> Writing Do you think students should take part in club activities at school? 
- U-2 VIU-2: Listen to CD-> Practice with TTS-> Check Words/Expressions
4. Lesson Review 
1. Don’t remind me of that. I’ll do it when I finish my dinner.
2. Aunt Barbara hasn’t slept enough since she came to England. 
3. Have you introduced Jennifer to your mom yet? Yes. She has come to our house once. Mom was nervous. 

Lesson Report Senior-1 May 27th

Hello class! This is Towako from MEL School.

How are you doing?

It's Monday, May 29, 2017.

It's sunny and warm today.

What is the reason you need to learn English?
You need to learn English because more and more people all over the world use English for their studies or business.
If you want to communicate with many people or learn more about what you are interested in, you should work hard on learning English!


Unfortunately, we didn't have any speakers on Saturday.
The next speaker is Ayana. Put up photos or videos for your presentation!
Get ready for your speech!

＊個人面談=> Minori  Come to @7:30 when you have a meeting!

< Lesson review>

Small talk

基礎英語 3 Lessons 25-28
Say and write the summary of the week

Bridge Work 
Chapter 37 Unit 1
Grammar and Communication-3  because/as/since
Exercise-3
Vocabulary in Use #1  機会や仕事などに関することば

Have a great week!

See you on Wednesday!

Towako

Senior 2-May 27th

1. Read & Write Unit 5 Vacation  Writing: Write a paragraph giving reasons - Writing-2
Blog Review the paragraph to answer the question, “How much vacation do you need?” in page 97.
2. Cover to Cover Unit 6 Science   Part 2 The Science of Weather Prediction
-> Read w/CD-> Read aloud: Par.4, 6
=> Task-2 1. (Pr-4, 6) 我々は来週どのような天気になるのか、未だ不確かである
We are still unsure of/as to what the weather is going to be like next week.
2. (Pr-6) 最新の技術を持ってしても、1週間先の天気を予想精度は未だにそれほど信頼できるものではない。
The accuracy of predicting the weather for a week in advance isn’t so reliable yet even with the latest technology available.
- Check Vocabulary - military/election campaign, bank of the river, release, on the way, dazzling - accurate-accuracy, inaccurate-inaccuracy - predict-prediction, - observe-observation-observational, observatory, observer
-> Read w/CD-> Shadow Reading Par. 3, 4
=> What do you think?  TBD
3. Tactics for Listening Tactics for Listening 2e Unit 8 Mishaps  
[ˈmɪshæp, mɪsˈhæp] an unfortunate accident; accident, misfortune: a series of ~s, managed to do without ~, 
Getting Ready: Pair Match each mishap on the left with the solution on the right. 
clog  to hinder or obstruct with thick or sticky matter; choke up, block, congest,: to ~ a drain.  (n) blockage
Listening-1: Explain what mishap people are talking. => Pair 1~2, 3~4, 5~6
Listen-3: Describe what each person’s mishap is in three to four sentences. Speak in reported speech. 
=> Ind. Speech Talk about a mishap you or someone made. Explain why and how it happened and what the person did to recover from the mishap.

4. Interest of the Day  Very Funny cat mishaps video (1:09)

Junior 3-May 25th

1. Review Practice 
1. Fred told us he would make a show and tell but he didn’t.
2. Have you ever watched a 3-D movie? Yes, I have. I’ve seen one once. It wasn’t as great as I thought.
3. Have you ever been to China? No, I haven’t. I’d like to go there some day.
2. 基礎英語-3 
Lesson-25
Lesson-26
3. Bridge Work-3 Chapter 29-Unit 2 #1
- Review Activity: Ex-2.3 been abroad/to ~, eaten/cooked/played/tried/cooked/got on ~
- Ex-2.4: -> Practice Ron, Cindy with TTS=> Repeat 
(Next Practice=>) Danny & Arnie, Aunt Barbara, It was … with TTS=> Repeat
- Key Communication
- VIU #1: Ron’s been having a hard time 
- U-2 VIU-2: Listen to CD-> Practice Pronunciation-> Write Answers-> Practice with TTS
4. Lesson Review 
1. When I saw the math test, I thought it would be easy. I found it much more difficult than I thought.
2. I haven’t watched Beauty and Beast movie yet. I wonder if it’s as interesting as my friend said. 
3. Have you ever tried the new iPhone? Not yet. I’d like to try it if I have a chance.

Lesson Report Senior-1 May 24th

Hello class! This is Towako from MEL School.

How are you doing?

It's Thursday, May 25, 2017.

It's raining and chilly today.

The practice yesterday was so difficult that most of you had a hard time to make sentences.
It was such difficult practice that many of the students needed long time to work on.
The practice yesterday was too hard for most of you to finish in time.
Hope you understood how those forms work!


Our speaker yesterday was Saya.
She talked about her best memories in junior high school.
She talked about her best friend this time. She showed us some nice photos.
The next speaker is Minori. Put up photos or videos for your presentation!
Get ready for your speech!

＊個人面談=> Mana  Come to @7:30 when you have a meeting!

< Lesson review>

Small talk

Deep listening Lesson 8  Signs of restaurants

Bridge Work 
Chapter 37 Unit 1
Grammar and Communication-1  so/such ... that ...
Exercise-1 #1 Review practice
Grammar and Communication-2  both/either/neither, all/none
Exercise-2
Vocabulary in Use #1  機会や仕事などに関することば
=> Practice the words in the chart (No sentences completed)

Enjoy the rest of the week!

See you on Saturday!

Towako

Senior 2-May 24th

1. Read & Write Unit 5 Vacation  Reading-2  Vacation from School: Letters to the Editor
Blog Review T’s comment: your response to either of the letter in Reading-2 in four to six sentences.
☆mostly well-structured. Better with more explanation or examples. Specify which point you agree with. “things that they can’t normally do/during school days” => Revise in 5 minutes.
Blog Study another paragraph from Q-Skills: Vacations Are Important
=> Write a paragraph to answer the question, “How much vacation do you need?” in page 97.
Support the Topic Sentence with two or three reasons and write a concluding sentence.
2. Cover to Cover Unit 6 Science   Part 2 The Science of Weather Prediction
-> Skim-1: Par.1, 8-> Task-A-> Skim-2: 1st Sentences=> Check Task-1
- Read-> Checking Comprehension
- Expanding Vocabulary: worry, dazzle, predict, observe-observation-observatory, rely, accurate
Dic predict  to declare/indicate in advance, foretell on the basis of observation, experience, or scientific reason: The local forecaster is ~ing rain for this afternoon. She claims that she can ~ future events. It's hard to ~ how the election will turn out.
-> Read w/CD-> Read aloud: Par. 5, 6 =>WS Task-1 
1. (Par.5) Scientists also collect ~ the upper atmosphere. を日本語にしなさい
科学者たちはまた、大気圏の高層に向けて毎日放たれる気球からの情報も収集している
2. Paragraph 6を日本語で説明しなさい。
気象予報士、つまり天気を研究する科学者らは、彼らがするのは予測であり、実際の天気を保証するものではないとすぐに説明する。今日では多くの科学技術を利用することができるとはいえ、気象予報士が正確に予測できるのはほんの3-4日分でしかない。彼らは一週間後の天気予報の正確さですらまったく当てにならないことをわかっている。
3. - Interest of the Day Forecast-Tourists  CNN Weather  Weather-US Election Day