***Please post your favorite TV commercials***

http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A0S00Muy8khSKR8Aumr7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTEwbThwbzhlBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdmlkBHZ0aWQDVjE1MARncG9zAzEx?p=TOP+korean+coffee+commercial&vid=94bf2736d15472a937c6736d217c8bcb&l=00%3A31&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DV.4840261801610100%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Du45Wa-Hm9Qc&tit=%5BTVC+30s%5D+%EC%9B%90%EB%B9%88+Won+Bin%2C+Cha+Ye+Ryun+-+Maxim+T.O.P+CF+30s.%2C+2012&c=10&sigr=11a03mti4&pstcat=news&age=0&&tt=b

Related to the contents in Unit 7 on Advertising and Consumers, let's share some of your favorite TV commericials.  Feel free to post your favorite commercial link and to share your thoughts and ideas about the commericial.

I'm looking forward to seeing some great commercials as well as your comments!

How to write your name on assignments and quizzes

On all assignments including quizzes, please write your Korean name in Korean. Also, include your English name if you have one. Finally, include your student ID number as this will help clarify students with the same or similar names.

Thanks everyone!

홍길동 (Henry)
32344555 (Student ID number)

No work-related text messages please!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While I love receiving text messages asking how my day's going, I’m being overwhelmed by text messages asking me about assignment questions on my phone.  I wouldn’t mind this even if it were only a few number of students but more and more students are texting now. Also, I’m having a hard time keeping track of who I returned messages to and who I haven’t. This is difficult since I use my phone for personal reasons and not for work.  School does not pay for my phone nor do they offer an allowance for my phone fees.

 

So, before you decide to text me ask yourself, is this personal or business?  If it’s personal like wishing me a Happy Chuseok it’s OK, but if it’s work related like asking me if you can write about a certain topic, please e-mail me. This way, I can assure that I return all messages promptly.

Thanks for your understanding!

Commericial on FAT

I saw this and was so shocked that a commericial would be made about fat!  What about the fact that it's a woman and not a man in the commerical?  What is the implied message about fat woman? What technique are they using to get people to come to their clinics?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u18ayQFp8M&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Festival Time Absences

I hear it's time for festival this week!  Just wanted to remind you that we will be having class as usual.  Should you decide to miss class, remember that you would need an excuse from school for your absence to be considered an excused absence.  Otherwise, it will be considered an unexcused absence.

If you have special reasons for needing to miss class, please come see me in person.

Have fun but remember to drink in moderation and to act responsibly!!!

Is this humane? You decide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R21HQKkldqE

Or the better question is, who is buying these dyed chicks and rabbits. We need to do our part and not purchase these kinds animals because they are going to keep making dyed chicks as long as there's a demand!


This video shows the finished product of the chicks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3sfUakyaoU

First Writing Assignment

Animals are an inseparable part of human life.  Thinking back to your childhood, what kinds of stories did you hear as a child that involved animals?  Why do you think your parents have told you those stories? What do you think is the moral lesson of the story?  Is there more than one moral lesson to the story?  Why or how is the story important to you?

Describe the story in detail using the standard five paragraph essay style format, having an introduction, conclusion, and body.  In the introduction, introduce the story and why the story is important to you.  In the body, describe the story in detail and explain the moral lesson of the story. In the conclusion, discuss why you thought the the story was worthwhile and the impact it has made on your life.

Remember to make it interesting!  Your introduction also should have a hook statement or question to grab the reader's attention.  Also, don't forget to give a little background on your story.  Don't assume the reader knows the story because he/she may not.

Your paper can be single spaced with spaces in between paragraphs or double spaced.

OR

The other option is to write a one-page essay on any topic related to Units 6-8. Remember to have the same format as the above but you should clearly state your point (focus of the paper) in a thesis statement. Thesis statements usually likes to live in the last sentence of the introduction.

If you have any questions, please come and see me!

Good luck!!!!

Homework

The second week of school is here and I've heard no good alternatives to doing the actual CD homework so if you haven't talked to me about your homework options, please do the homework in the Activebook CD as usual.  You must complete all the activities but Games and Puzzles are optional because I know some of them can be tough!

You must obtain at least 80% or higher on your activities or else you’ll only receive 50% of the score.

I will open E-class for you to capture the screen shot of your “Activity Results” page on your computer.  Please post each homework in each section before the due date.  Do not post more than one homework in each folder.

Remember, I do not take late homework so please plan accordingly.  If you have a computer problem, I’m sorry!  Your mission is to find any and all available computer to do your homework.  If you have any questions about the homework, please come and see me.

Good luck and let's have a great semester!!!

***Mock TOEIC***

        








Just a reminder, you must take one TOEIC between September 2nd-October 25th and another one between November 4th-December 13th.  The only exception is if you obtain a score of 800 or higher, you are exempt from taking the second exam.

Also, if you have an Official TOEIC Score of 800 or higher, please take a copy to Room 109 to show proof that you have taken the exam. If it's not too much trouble, please get me a copy as well.

Good luck and sign up early to take your Mock TOEIC exams!
 
 
 

 



 
 
 
 



Welcome back to school!!!

Wow, it's amazing how fast time flies! It's already time for school.  I hope each and every one of you had a great time this summer and had some time to relax and catch up on your very needed sleep.  I'm excited to get to know each one of you a little better this semester and look forward to a fun semester!

 

I look forward to seeing you all soon!