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May
Assigned	Due	Reading/WritingAssignments
Fri., April 30	Mon., May 3	Think about the following statement: Women who have young children should not work. Take a side (decide if you agree or disagree with this statement). Then write 3 arguments (reasons)to agree with this statement. (I agree because...). Also, write 3 arguments(reasons) against this statement (I disagree because...). Do assignments in NFY worksheet 4/28 Do assignments in Contact USA
Mon., May 3	Wed., May 5	Write an argumentative essay in response to the statement: People should not be allowed to own handguns. Take one side and present 3 strong arguments(reasons) from your side. Support each argument with specific examples.Use appropriate transitions.Your essay should have at least 5 paragraphs -an introduction with a thesis statement (the last sentence in the introduction which states the main focus of your essay), several body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Prepare for Reading Quiz #3 on Wednesday. Read assigned articles "More Than Half of All Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air" on p. 1 and "U.S. Needs More Nurses" p. 2 of NFY 4/28 for quiz on Wednesday. Bring Contact USA and your English-English dictionary
Wed., May 5	Fri., May 7	Do assignments in Contact USA: reread pp. 159-160. Do the following exercise without a dictionary- ex. D pp.161-162, ex. E p.163, ex. A p. 164, and ex. B and D p. 165 Review information on the parts of an essay for writing quiz on Friday (A.M. group only) Revise your process essay. Check your mailbox Thursday morning for your first draft. Friday: No computer lab (a.m.), please go directly to ART 210 Bring Contact USA and dictionary to class on Friday Bring 4/28 NFY and worksheet to work on in class on Friday
Fri. May 7	Mon. May 10	In Contact USA, study exercises: Part 2 p. 170, ex. A p. 171. ex. B p. 172 for the vocabulary part of the reading final on Monday Read the following articles in NFY 5/5/04 to prepare for the reading final exam on Monday. The questions will be based on these three articles: "Abortion Supporters Rally on Mall" p.1 "Allergens Cause Most Asthma Attacks" p. 2 "Young Player Challenges Rule About Entering NFL" p. 4 GET SOME SLEEP!!! Bring your English dictionary and NFY 5/5/04 to class on Monday, and please come directly to ART 210 (no computer lab in the morning).
Mon. May 10	Wed. May12	Study for your writing final exam: Thinking of one cultural difference to compare between Japanese and American culture. Also, review how to organize a compare/contrast paragraph, and the types of transitions to use; review how to describe a process and the the types of transitions to use; Choose one of the four topics and think of some good arguments and specific examples for your side. Also, think about how to organize an argumentative essay and the types of transitions to use.

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April
Assigned	Due	Reading/Writing Assignments
Wed. Mar. 31	Fri. April 2	P.M. join A.M. group with Prof. Gregory and WU class at 10:20 in Kaneko Hall. A.M. group has no regular class- independent work only. See assignment sheet. Turn in completed assignments to Karen Chittick BEFORE 5:00 p.m.
Fri., April 2	Mon., April 5	Work on the exercises in Unit 4 of Contact USA.
Mon., April 5	Wed., April 7	Finish doing all the exercises in Unit 4 of Contact USA.
Wed., April 7	Fri., April 9	Finish reading or reread "Terrorists Strike in Spain" in NFY 3/24/04. Finish ex. "Train Bombings" in NFY worksheet. Read another article of your choice in NFY 3/24/04 and write 2 discussion questions to use in a small group discussion.
Fri., April 9	Mon., April 12	Write an essay on "Social Issues in Japanese Society Today". Your essay should have at least 5 paragraphs (introduction, body, conclusion), and it should be typed (double-spaced). It should be 1 -2 typed pages. Use your handouts on writing to help you. Read the assigned articles and do exercises in NFY worksheet 3/31/04
Mon., April 12	Wed., April 14	Develop and write an essay for topic #17 (Cultural Differences Between Life in the U.S. and Japan). Your essay should have at least 5 paragraphs (introduction, body, conclusion), and it should be typed (double-spaced). It should be 1 -2 typed pages. Choose an article to read in the 4/7 NFY. Be prepared to talk about your article in a small group discussion. Write 2 discussion questions about the topic of your article.
Wed., April 14	Fri., April 16	Read or reread "Library Saves Sounds of Past" p. 2 and "Lacrosse Death Raises Safety Concerns"p. 4 in NFY 4/7 to prepare for the reading quiz Also, study for reading quiz by reading in English. Do assigned exercises in Contact USA Unit 5
Fri., April 16	Mon. April 19	Read the assigned articles in News For You 4/14 and do all the worksheet exercises. Finish any exercises you need to complete in Unit 5 of Contact USA
Mon. April 19	Wed. April 21	Finish your process essay on how to enter a Japanese University.Your essay should have at least 5 paragraphs (introduction, body, conclusion), and it should be typed (double-spaced). It should be 1 -2 typed pages. Think about a topic of your choice for a process essay about how to do something or how to make something in Japanese culture. Everyone, bring your Contact USA and your dictionary to class on Wednesday. (P.M. group only) Revise your essay (make changes to make your essay better) on Japanese Social Problems. Save and print a new copy to hand in. (P.M. group only) Bring your completed summer registration form for me to sign on Wednesday!!
Wed. April 21	Fri. April 23	Write a process essay in which you describe the steps of how to do something or how to make something in Japanese culture. Your essay should have 3-5 paragraphs: introduction, body, and conclusion. Use appropriate transitions, too. In Contact USA, do ex. B p. 105, and (P.M. group only) do ex. D p. 106 Everyone, bring your Contact USA and your dictionary to class on Friday. (A.M. group only) Revise your essay (make changes to make your essay better) on Japanese Social Problems. Save and print a new copy to hand in.
Fri. April 23	Mon., April 26	Read the assigned articles in News For You 4/21 and do the assigned worksheet exercises. Finish any exercises in Contact USA Unit 6
Mon., April 26	Wed., April 28	In Contact USA Unit 8, read pp. 138-139. Then do the exercises on pp. 140-141. Revise your essay on "Cultural Differences Between the U.S. and Japan". Your essay should have at least 5 paragraphs (introduction, body, conclusion), and it should be typed (double-spaced). It should be 1 -2 typed pages. Also, use appropriate transitions in your essay to indicate contrast.
Wed., April 28	Fri., April 30	Write a compare/contrast essay about the differences between WU classes and TIU classes. Use point or block organization. Also, use transition signals to introduce examples or reasons. In addition,, use some transition signals to show comparison or contrast. Your essay should have at least 5 paragraphs, and it should be 1 - 2 typed pages.

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February
Assigned	Due	Reading/Writing Assignments
Mon. Feb. 16	Wed. Feb. 18	In Contact USA, do exercise on p.7 (no dictionary) and then do the vocabulary exercises on pp. 8 & 9 (try to do these without a dictionary, too.)
Wed. Feb. 18	Fri. Feb. 20	In Contact USA, read Exercise B on p. 13 (5 minutes only). Then do the exercise below the reading (no dictionary). Do ex. C p. 14 Reread the course information handout (green) and bring any questions you have to class on Friday. Read the article, "Top Weapons Hunter Says Iraq Had None" on page 1 in 2/11/04 News For You. (You may use a dictionary).
Fri. Feb. 20	Mon. Feb. 23	In Contact USA, do ex. A p. 17 and ex. B p. 18 (no dictionary) On News For You worksheet, do exercise p. 1 "Search for Weapons". In News For You 2/11/04, read article about cheating on taxes p. 3. Then do exercise on NFY worksheet p. 2 "Cheating on taxes" (A.M. class only)Finish typing "Like and Dislikes". Save on your H: drive. Print a copy to hand in on Monday. Bring English-English dictionary Meet in Collins 407 for computer lab on Monday!
Mon. Feb. 23	Wed. Feb 25	In 2/11/04 News For You, read the article on p. 2 about turtles. Then do the vocabulary exercise "Sea turtles" on p. 2 of the worksheet. In the 2/18/04 News For You, read the article on p. 1 "Nation's Democrats...". Then do the exercises on p. 1 of the 2/18/04 worksheet Check your mailbox in Kaneko Hall for 2 essays to revise (Likes and Dislikes, My family). Open your saved document in Mircosoft word, make changes, save, and print a new copy to hand in on Wednesday. (P.M. class only)Finish typing "My Typical Day in Japan". Save on your H: drive. Print a copy to hand in on Wednesday. Bring your English-English dictionary to class.
Wed. Feb 25	Fri. Feb. 27	In 2/11/04 News For You, read the article on p. 3, "Studies Show Sleep Improves Memory" In the 2/18/04 News For You, read the article on p. 1 "World Health Officials Keep Eye on Asian Bird Flu" Be prepared to discuss these two articles
Fri. Feb. 27	Mon. Mar. 1	In 2/18/04 News For You: Read "Hungry Insects Threaten Prickly Pear" p. 2. Then do the exercise "Cactus Moth" on p. 2 of the worksheet. Read "Dad Gets Help with Anger" p. 3. Then do the exercise "Managing Anger" on p. 3 of the worksheet. Read "Florida County Bans Facial Jewelry for Workers" on p. 3 of the worksheet. Meet in Computer lab on Monday.

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March
Assigned	Due	Reading/Writing Assignments
Mon. Mar. 1	Wed. Mar. 3	In Contact USA, work in Unit 2 " A Country of Immigrants". Read p. 22, and then do exercise D p. 23, E p. 24 (no dictionaries please). Also do exercises A p. 25 and B p. 26 ( you can use your dictionary). Practice reading some things in English because we will have a reading quiz on Wednesday. I will give you an article to read in class, and I will also give you some questions about the article to answer in class. The best way to study for this is to practice reading in English. For the quiz you may use your English-English dictionary, so be sure to bring it to class. Get some sleep!!!
Wed. Mar. 3	Fri. Mar. 5	In 2/25/04 News For You: Read "South Korean Scientists First to Clone Human Embryo" on p. 1., Then do ex. "Cloning" on NFY worksheet. Do ex. "Jobless Rate" p. 2 of worksheet. Study the graph to answer the questions. Read "John Dove" p. 3. Then do ex. "John Dove" on p. 3 of worksheet. Do ex. "Kids and Canines" on p. 3 of worksheet. It is a word game. (P.M. group only) Bring your essays: "My Name" and "My First 3 Weeks in the U.S." to hand in
Fri. Mar. 5	Mon. Mar. 8	In 3/3/04 News For You: Read "Institute Issues Guidelines for Healthy Diets" on p. 1. Then do the exercise " Guidelines for Diets" on the NFY worksheet on p. 1 Read "Extreme Winter Weather Threatens U.S. Cattle" on p. 2. Then do ex. "Cold Cattle" on p. 2 of worksheet. Read about Michael Hawley in "People in the News" on p. 2. Then do ex. "Big Book" on p. 2 of the worksheet. Do ex. "Wild Monkeys" on p. 3 of worksheet. This is a vocabulary exercise. If you would like to, you can also read the article this vocabulary comes from, "Monkeys on the Loose at Embassy in Nepal" on p. 3 Read "Florida Inmates Have Much to Offer" on p. 3. Then do ex. "Prison Factories" on p. 3 of the worksheet. Please hand in your completed worksheet on Monday (we will NOT correct this worksheet in class). Review the vocabulary word in Units 1 and 2 of Contact USA. We will have a short quiz on Monday!
Mon.Mar. 8	Wed. Mar. 10	Practice reading something in English to prepare for Reading Quiz #2 (same style quiz as Reading Quiz #1) In Contact USA, (p.m. only) Do the timed reading on p. 31 and answer the questions (5 minutes and no dictionary). Then do ex. C p. 32, ex. E p. 33, (all students do the following) ex. A p 35, and ex. B p. 36 (Try NOT to use your dictionary). Do ex. C1 p. 36. Interview 3 people (or more!) and find out about their family background. Ask them a question like this: Where did your family come from originally? Take some notes and be prepared to share your information in class on Wednesday.
Wed. Mar.10	Fri. Mar. 12	(a.m. only) Try again to interview (ask) an American or 3 (!) "Where did your family come from originally (before the U.S.)?" (a.m. only) Revise "My Favorite Book" and "Reading and Writing as a Child". Save. Print a new copy to hand in. (p.m. only) Revise "My First Three Weeks in the U.S." and "Reading and Writing as a Child". Save. Print a new copy to hand in. In Contact USA, Read ex. A on p. 39 and answer the questions. Remember to go to your different classrooms on Friday. There will be no computer lab on Friday.
Fri., Mar. 12	Mon. Mar. 15	In Contact USA, do ex. B p. 45, ex. C1-3 pp. 45-46, ex. D pp. 46-47 In 3/10/04 NFY, read one article of your choice. You will write about it in class on Monday. Meet in the Computer Lab on Monday!
Mon., Mar. 15	Wed., Mar. 17	Wear something green on Wednesday for good luck! Read a different article in NFY 3/10/04. Prepare a short summary of your article to present in a small discussion group on Wednesday. Also,write 2 discussion questions for the topic of your article.
Wed. Mar. 17	Fri. Mar. 19	Review the vocabulary in Contact USA Units 1-3 for the midterm exam In Contact USA, Unit 3, do ex. C and D p. 50, ex. E pp.51-52, ex. A p. 53 and ex. B p.54 (dictionary is o.k. for these last two exercises) Bring your English-English dictionary to class and remember the special Friday schedule!
Fri. Mar. 19	Mon. Mar. 29	In NFY 3/10/04, read "Cuts Could Target Retirees" on p. 1. Then do the exercise "Social Security" on p.1 of your worksheet. Next read "Chinese Son Sees Home in New Light" on p. 3. Then do ex. "House From China" on p. 3 of your worksheet. Write 5 questions you would like to ask Americans. Then during Spring Break, interview 5 Americans and ask each person the same five questions (your choice).Take notes about what they say, and be prepared to talk about what you learned in class after Spring Break. Also, you will use the information you get to write an essay in April.
Mon. Mar. 29	Wed. Mar. 31	No regular class- independent work only. See assignment sheet. Turn in completed assignments to Karen Chittick BEFORE 5:00 p.m.
Wed. Mar. 31	Fri. April 2	P.M. join A.M. group with Prof. Gregory and WU class at 10:20 in Kaneko Hall. A.M. group has no regular class- independent work only. See assignment sheet. Turn in completed assignments to Karen Chittick BEFORE 5:00 p.m.

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