MLA Style Center Summary: First, you shared your research with your pair. Then, there was a discussion about making helpful research questions and categorizing notes for your upcoming essay. Then, I shared the synthesis of your notes. Afterward, you learned about strategies for synthesizing your notes by finalizing your structure map as a template and outline for your upcoming MLA-formatted paper. Finally, you shared your research and gave feedback, and your pair asked questions and provided useful comments. Alex Essay Writing Tool Step 09 – Write, repeat “Research is something that everyone can do,… Read More

MLA Style Center Summary: First, the class reviewed the MLA Style Center website using the link above, and then we formatted your Works Cited. After that, you discussed your research, and we explored dictionary.com and thesaurus.com. If time allows, the class carefully considered and followed the activities of Alex Essay Writing Tool, steps 4 -6. Quick Guide to Citing in MLA 9th Edition MLA 9th Quick Guide Student-Sample-MLA-Paper Dictioanary.com Thesaurus.com “Research is creating new knowledge.” ~ Neil Arstrong Alex Essay Writing Tool Step 04 – Parts of your essay Alex Essay Writing Tool… Read More

MLA Style Center Summary: The students learned more about Modern Language Association (MLA) formatting and the Works Cited page. Then, collaboratively, the class confirmed the steps of the research process, the key terms of academic writing, narrowing down a research topic, finding reliable and solid research material, and taking useful notes. The students also carefully considered and followed the activities of Alex Essay Writing Tool, steps 4 -6. IELTS Speaking Practice Test Booking Schedule for Stacey’s AEW1a Class (The meeting place is in Stacey’s Office/Vye’s Kenkyushitsu on the same floor as the ERC): Tuesday, May… Read More

Summary: We had an amazing presentation, reflection, and learning experience about each student’s self-directed learning plan to thrive!

Summary: You worked in groups to discuss your self-directed learning paper. We set individual goals for finishing your paper. Then, you learned about the presentation guidelines with the attached assessment document and viewed the three sample presentations by former students (also attached below). Please watch the video below before making your slideshow. It will help you. Stratvert, K. (2020, July 24). How to properly present PowerPoint slides in Zoom [Video]. Youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNOZRa089-U Guidelines for your presentation are not included in the document. 1. Your talk should last 8-10 minutes, followed by 3-5 minutes for questions,… Read More

Summary: Stratvert, K. (2020, July 24). How to properly present PowerPoint slides in Zoom [Video]. Youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNOZRa089-U Guidelines for your presentation are not included in the document. 1. Your talk should last 8-10 minutes, followed by 3-5 minutes for questions, comments, and answers. 2. It is good to practice your presentation several times, recording yourself on video, so you can notice any communication styles you would like to improve. 3. There are usually 16 to 20 slides. 4. Your reference page is single-spaced with APA formatting.  5. Please include in-text citations such as parenthetical citations… Read More

Summary: This year, it is not your final draft, but writing your paper fully by accepting the track changes and deleting comments. We met to discuss your the two students’s papers who came to class. Do the GAVE process for your draft before emailing your attachment! G = Grammarly  A = APA Style  -Owl Purdue V = Veritus Certify! Check against Plagiarism  -Leander Hughes E = Check all Explanations in the attachments below before submitting your 2nd draft.  Attachments: A-very-quick-guide-to-APA-7th A-Quick-Guide-to-APA-7th Homework is due on 01/28/2025 by 4 PM: Could you please type your name, draft number, ESP2b class name, date, the like this: “Your Name”_ESP2b_Final… Read More

Summary:  Homework due at 13:00 the day before Class_12 by email attachment to Stacey: It is easy to follow the guidelines on the document attached perhaps more than the instructions below. Do the GAVE process for your draft before emailing your attachment! G = Grammarly A = APA Style  -Owl Purdue V = Veritus Certify! Check against Plagiarism  -Leander Hughes E = Check all Explanations in the attachments below before submitting your 2nd draft.  Attachments: A-very-quick-guide-to-APA-7th A-Quick-Guide-to-APA-7th Could you please type your name, draft number, ESP1a class name, date, like this: “Your Name”_ESP1a_2nd Draft  Please remember to follow:     a) The APA 7th Style… Read More

Summary:  Homework is due at 13:00 the day before Class_11 by email attachment to Stacey. The guidelines in the document attached are easy to follow, perhaps more so than the instructions below. Do the GAVE process for your draft before emailing your attachment! G = Grammarly A = APA Style  -Owl Purdue V = Veritus Certify! Check against Plagiarism  -Leander Hughes E = Check all Explanations in the attachments below before submitting your 1st draft.  Attachments: (Please use this attachment above to type in your paper!) A-very-quick-guide-to-APA-7th A-Quick-Guide-to-APA-7th Could you please type your name, draft number, ESP2b class name, date, like this: “Your Name” ESP2b_1st Draft… Read More

Summary:  Homework due at 13:00 the day before Class_12: A-very-quick-guide-to-APA-7th A-Quick-Guide-to-APA-7th An option to play Freerice.com: This United Nations project website has 60 levels of English vocabulary to learn and develop. For each correct vocabulary word comprehended, Free Rice will donate 10 grains of rice through the World Food Programme to help end hunger, so students can learn new words and also contribute to reducing world hunger at the same time. And the levels of difficulty range from low to very high, so it is also suitable for teachers. There are also various subjects, including English Grammar and… Read More