Tuesday, April 9, 2013

ELA REGENTS PREP STUDENTS, SPRING 2013

Students:

Remember, your studies inside and outside of class must continue until the end of the semester.

To reiterate, go to the following websites and practice your skills in English (listening, grammar, and knowledge of literary devices)

Your may take notes in your Journal and/or your "makeshift" Journal for earned Homework credit (which is worth up to 25% of your grade).

TO PRACTICE LISTENING
www.teenkidsnews.com


Who is in the news
What is the topic and why is it important?
Where is the story taking place and why is this relevant?
When is the story taking place?
How does the story unfold?

ANOTHER WEBSITE TO PRACTICE LISTENING
http://www.esl-lab.com/live/liverd1.htm

Following instructions for each Roman Numberial
I.
II.
IIl.
IV.
V.


PRACTICE GRAMMAR
http://www.esl-lab.com/index.htm


Go to the right of the page and find the box that says, "Using this link."  Click on "Grammar Project," Scroll down the page until you find a list of grammar lessons.  Click on the lesson you feel will be most helpful to you.  Record the website, time in and out, and any scores in your Journal (and/or makeshift Journal which is line paper -- to be attached to your Journal).

PRACTICE GRAMMARhttp://grammar.yourdictionary.com/grammar-rules-and-tips/11-Rules-of-Grammar.html

More Grammar
http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/rules/article.htm

(use of articles)


PRACTICE LITERARY DEVICES
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2309931a72b00.html

Write the website, time in and out, and any scores that you accomplished while on this site.


Common Core Reading Strategies (College Readiness)
http://iteachicoachiblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/five-simple-close-reading-strategies.html



Look for another book (remember, you should have read 3 books by April)
http://www.phschool.com/curriculum_support/reading_list/high_school.html


Practice Reading Strategies (Games)
http://www.fun4thebrain.com/English/treasurehunt.html