Integrated English I for Art & Design Majors (Class B) and Life and Environmental Science Majors (Class C1): Week 8: Chapter 6 Quiz

Well everyone, this is the last class of the semester. Today we'll review Chapter 6 and do the last quiz.

Let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: The Inverted Eagle Chapter 6 Vocabulary.

Now with your group please review Chapter 6. You can see a complete mind map of the suspects by clicking the link.

I hope you enjoyed the story. we will read the second story Death on U Street next semester.

Have a nice summer!

Integrated English I for Art & Design Majors (Class B) and Life and Environmental Science Majors (Class C1): Week 6: Chapter 4 Quiz

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to review Chapter 4 and do the Chapter 4 quiz.
Look at the image above. The image is a mind map showing the suspects, their motives and their lies. Using information from the mind map, make notes in your Detectives Notebook.

Let's review some vocabulary from Chapter 4. Please click this link: Inverted Eagle Chapter 4.

Next week we will review Chapters 5. We will also do the Chapters 5 quiz. Please read Chapter 5 and solve the puzzle. Also, don't forget to make good notes in your Detectives' Note Book.
Enjoy!

Integrated English I for Art & Design Majors (Class B) and Life and Environmental Science Majors (Class C1): Week 3: Chapter 2

Hello everyone, Well, we are a little behind schedule. Today we are going to do the first quiz. Then we are going to read Chapter 2 and do the tasks, including solving the puzzle.
First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Inverted Eagle Chapter 1 Vocabulary.
OK, we'll have a quiz about Chapter 2 next week at the beginning of the class, so don't be late!

Integrated English 1 for Physical Education Majors B4 Week 3: Paul Kariya Chapter 1

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to review Chapter 1 of our Paul Kariya biography and do the first quiz.
First, let's watch a cartoon about the rules of hockey explained by a popular character in Canada, Peter Puck. Please click the link.

Now let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: IE-I PE (B4) Vocabulary.

Now let's review Chapter 1. Click the link to see a mind map of Chapter 1.

Next, click the link to download your Chapter 1 Review Worksheet.
For homework, please read Chapter 2.
Enjoy!

Integrated English I for Art & Design Majors (Class B) and Life and Environmental Science Majors (Class C1): Week 2: Chapter 1 review and Quiz 1

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to take the first quiz. Before we do that, let's review. Please click the link: Inverted Eagle Crime Talk Vocabulary. Please do the Quizlet test. Do the test. Next, please look at the image below.

This image is a "mind map" Click the link to read a Japanese explanation of mind maps. The mind map above explains the scene of the crime in the Inverted Eagle. Look at the mind map. Make sentences based on the information in the mind map. Write the sentences in your Detective's Notebook on p. 5 in section E. Initial Observations. Look at the examples below:

• Sometime before 9am, a robbery occurred.
• The robbery occurred at the Reeds' House
• There was also a drugging.
• There was almost a murder.

OK, let's review the answers to the Chapter 1 puzzle, then we'll take the quiz.

Now let's learn some vocabulary for Chapter 2. Please click the link: Inverted Eagle Chapter 2.
Finally, please read Chapter 2, do the tasks including the puzzle, and make notes in your Detective's Notebook. We will have the Chapter 2 Quiz next lesson.
Enjoy!

Intergrated English 2 Autumn 2013 Chapter 4 Review and Quiz

Hello everyone, Well we are getting very close to solving this murder. Let's review some vocabulary. Please click the link: Death on U Street Chapter 4.

Now let's talk about the suspects. Click the link to see a mind map of the suspects in this case.

Look at the mind map. Use the information in the mind map to make notes in your detective's notebook. Add more facts to your notes using information from the tasks on pages 125 and 129.

OK, now tell us who you think killed Terry Sweet. Post your answer as a comment. Click the link to learn how to post a comment on this blog.
That's all for today. See you next week!

Integrated English 2 Autumn 2013: Chapter 1 review and quiz

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to review Chapter 1: The Victim, and take our first quiz of the second semester. Look at the image below. The image is a mind map (マインドマップ). Mind maps are a great way to take notes. The mind map below is about the scene of the crime.
Open your Detective's notebook to p. 10. Fill in the crime report. Use the information in the mind map to help you.



OK, now let's review some vocabulary. Click this link: Death on U Street Chapter 1.
Now turn to p. 92. Do the Police Briefing. After that we'll take the first quiz.

Now let's do the pre-reading on p. 94.
Finally, for homework please read Chapter 2 and do the tasks.
By the way, you can learn more about learning English with mind maps by reading my friend Chris Foskett's book: マインドマップ英語勉強法.

Integrated English 1 2013 Week 4: The Inverted Eagle Chapter 2 Review & Quiz 2

Hey everyone,
I have some exciting news. You can win a free book! Click the link to learn how you can win a free book: Win free CYOA graded readers! OK, now let's go to amazon.jp and review Cup of Death.

Today we are going to review Chapter 2 and preview Chapter 3.
First, let's review some vocabulary. Please sign into Quizlet and study the Chapter 2 vocabulary.
Next let's check the answer to the puzzle. With your group check your answers and share the vocabulary and notes you made in your detective's notebook.


Create your own mind maps at MindMeister

For homework please do the Chapter 3 tasks and puzzle. See you next week!

Integrated English 2013 Semester 1 Week 3: The Inverted Eagle Chapter 1 Review & Quiz 1

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to take the first quiz. Before we do that, let's review. Please click the link: Inverted Eagle Crime Talk Vocabulary. Please do the Quizlet test. Do the test. Next, please look at the image below.

This image is a "mind map" Click the link to read a Japanese explanation of mind maps. The mind map above explains the scene of the crime in the Inverted Eagle. Look at the mind map. Make sentences based on the information in the mind map. Write the sentences in your Detective's Notebook.
OK, let's review the answers to the Chapter 1 puzzle, then we'll take the quiz.

Now let's learn some vocabulary for Chapter 2. Please click the link: Inverted Eagle Chapter 2.
Finally, please read Chapter 2, do the tasks including the puzzle, and make notes in your Detective's Notebook. We will have the Chapter 2 Quiz next lesson.
Enjoy!

The University of Tsukuba IE Engineering C1 - Trimester 3 Week 9

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to prepare for the final test. Please click the link to download your study guide.
Now let's do some practice vocabulary tests. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles Vocabulary.
Next let's review the quiz we did a couple of weeks ago. Some of the questions on the quiz will be on the final test. Please click the link: The Hound of the Baskervilles Review Quiz.
Look at the image below. The image below is a mind map of the characters in the Hound of the Baskervilles. There is a copy of this mind map in your study guide. Work with your partner to complete the mind map.


Create your own mind maps at MindMeister
Finally, let's make a timeline together. Your final test is on the 21st of February. Good luck!

The University of Tsukuba IE Engineering C1 - Week 7

Hello everyone, Today we are going to review the Sign of Four and start our first project. First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four Vocabulary. Now look at the mind map below. Copy the mind map in your note book. Then complete the mind map. Add more information.


 
Create your own mind maps at MindMeister

Next, let's start our project. Our project is a fan fiction project. Click the link to download your project task sheet: The Sign of Four Fan Fiction Project.
The three best stories will be published on this blog, and the students who write the three best stories will receive a book as their prize.
Please submit your stories by e-mail. Your stories are due on the 1st of November.
Enjoy!

応用英語I-2A Reading 2011 Lesson 8:Chapter 6

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to find out whodunit!
Please look at the mind map on the left. A new suspect has been added. Look at the image and add more notes to yuor Detective's Notebook.
Now click the link to go to today's lesson. 

応用英語I-2A Reading 2012 Lesson 3:Chapter 1 Quiz

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to take the first quiz. Before we do that, let's review. Please click the link: Inverted Eagle Crime Talk Vocabulary. Please do the Quizlet test. Do the test. Next, please look at the image below.

This image is a "mind map" Click the link to read a Japanese explanation of mind maps. The mind map above explains the scene of the crime in the Inverted Eagle. Look at the mind map. Make sentences based on the information in the mind map. Write the sentences in your Detective's Notebook.
OK, let's review the answers to the Chapter 1 puzzle, then we'll take the quiz.

Now let's learn some vocabulary for Chapter 2. Please click the link: Inverted Eagle Chapter 2.
Finally, please read Chapter 2, do the tasks including the puzzle, and make notes in your Detective's Notebook. We will have the Chapter 2 Quiz next lesson.
Enjoy!

Toyo Gakuen University 応用英語1-2B Reading Chapter 1-3 Review and Fall 2011 Midterm Exam Study Guide

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to review Chapters 1-3 and prepare for the midterm exam. The midterm exam will be next Friday the 4th of November.
Please study the following:

• Vocabulary - study all the words on the quizzes and in the chapter puzzles. You can review these words using our Smart.fm vocabulary list. Click this link: Death on U Street Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary
• Chapter 1 Review: Be sure to study the mindmap carefully, also please study the Chapter 1 review in your textbook on p.92
• Chapter 2 Review: Please read the comments, also please study the Chapter 2 review in your textbook on p.104
• Chapter 3 Review: Be sure to study the Timeline carefully, and please read the comments. Also please study the Chapter 3 review in your textbook on p.116
• Chapter Quizzes 1-3.  
• The picture of the crime scene on p. 84
• The map on p. 86
• The calendar on p.100
• The timeline on p.111

The midterm exam will have 3 parts:

1. Vocabulary - 10 randomly selected (無作為に選) questions from quizzes 1-3
2. Comprehension - 10 randomly selected questions from quizzes 1-3 
3. Tasks -  (a) draw a mind map describing all the suspects, and showing their relationship to the victim, their motive, and their suspicious behaviour. Look at the example mind map below. You can see the information for Leo Mench. On the printed copy of this mindmap, please fill in the information for the other suspects.

Don't forget that you can use your detective's note book in the exam so be sure to complete the crime report on p.10. Also please fill in the information for the Persons of Interest on p.11, and fill in all the clues in chapters 1-3 on p. 12

Have fun studying. You can get an A if you study hard!

Toyo Gakuen University 応用英語1-2B Reading Chapter 1 Review and Chapter 2 preview

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to review Chapter 1: The Victim, and take our first quiz.Look at the image below. The image is a mind map (マインドマップ). Mind maps are a great way to take notes. The mind map below is about the scene of the crime.
Open your Detective's notebook to p. 10. Fill in the crime report. Use the information in the mind map to help you.



OK, now let's review some vocabulary. Click this link: 応用英語1-2B Chapter 1.
Now turn to p. 92. Do the Police Briefing. After that we'll take the first quiz.

Now let's do the pre-reading on p. 94.
Finally, for homework please read Chapter 2 and do the tasks.
By the way, you can learn more about learning English with mind maps by reading my friend Chris Foskett's book: マインドマップ英語勉強法.

Toyo Gakuen University 応用英語1-2A Reading. The Inverted Eagle Chapter 6 Review

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to review Chapter 6. First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click this link: 応用英語1-2A Reading. Do the iKnow lesson, Dictation lesson, and play the Brain Speed game. After that, review your detective's notebook. Add new words from chapter 6.

Now let's look at our suspects mindmap. I have added the final suspect, Nancy Reed. Click the image below to make it bigger. Nancy Reed is now red. Her lies and motives are in large bold letters. Add the information to your detective's notebook.

The Suspect #3

Now let's review Martina R's summary of The Inverted Eagle on Kalingo English. Now write your final report in your detective's notebook.
Next week I'll give you a study guide for the final exam.
Finally, let's read a message from Marcos Benevides, one of the authors of Whodunit.

Toyo Gakuen University 応用英語1-2A Reading Lesson 10 Chapter 5 Review and Chapter 6

Hello everyone!
Today we will do a quick review of Chapter 5 then we'll discuss Chapter 6. I have added two new suspects to our mindmap. Please look at the image below. The new suspects are in red.

The Suspects #2

Now look at your comments from last lesson. Click this link: Lesson 9. Who do the most people think did the crime?

OK, now lets review some vocabulary. Click this link: 応用英語1-2A Reading Vocabulary List.

Finally, what did you think of the story. Please write a letter to Marcus Benevides and Adam Gray telling them what you thought of the story. Post your letter as a comment below.

Toyo Gakuen University 応用英語1-2A Reading Lesson 9. Chapter 4 Review and Chapter 5

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to review Chapter 4, and do the quiz. Then we are going to start Chapter 5. Look at the image below. The image is another mindmap. The mindmap shows the suspects in the case so far. Click the image to make it bigger. Now look at your comments on last lessons' post. Were you right?

Inverted Eagle Suspects Chapters 1-4. Made using mindmeister

Now, take out your detective's notebook. Look at the mindmap. make notes about chapter 4.
Next, let's review some vocabulary. Click this link: 応用英語1-2A Reading Vocabulary List. Do the iKnow lesson.
After we review vocabulary, we will discuss Chapter 5.
Finally, post a comment. Do you have a hunch? Who commited the crime. Write your answer as a comment below.