ESOL 30: Level 3

Portland Community College, Hillsboro Center

Winter 2024

Instructor: Ellora Maitra

email:ellorashree.maitra@pcc.edu

ph: (971) 999-1733 (text or voice message).

WELCOME TO LEVEL 3

Hello Students! My name is Ellora Maitra and I am your Level 3 teacher for Winter 2024. Welcome to our class!

Our class is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 9:20 PM at the PCC Hillsboro Center.

On Mondays and Wednesdays, we will meet in Room 104. On Thursdays, we will meet in Room 110 for the second hour (7:30 -8:20 PM).

Syllabus link: Level 3 Syllabus
D2L Course Site Link: https://online.pcc.edu/d2l/home/504840

AUDIO FILES FOR THE TEXTBOOK AND WORKBOOK

To listen to the audio for the units we will cover this term, click here: Audio links for Units 2, 6, and 9
To download all the audio for the textbook and the workbook, click here: Audio for English in Action Level 3
- You can listen to the audio directly from this link, or download the audio files from both books to your phone or device.
- Click on Book 3 (the people playing chess.)
- Click on Download All Audio to download.
- To listen from the website, select the student book or workbook, then the unit, then the audio file that you want.

WEEKLY DICTATION PRACTICE AUDIO

Week 10 Dictation Practice (Quiz on Wed., March 13)

Week 9 Dictation Practice (Quiz on Th., March 7)

Week 7 Dictation Practice (Quiz on Wed., Feb. 21)

Week 6 Dictation Practice (Quiz on Wed., Feb. 14)

- Listen to the sentences here --> Week 6 Dictation Practice Audio
- Write what you hear in your notebook.
- Then check the answers here: Week 6 Dictation Practice Answers
- Want to find the audio on D2L? Instructions are on page 2 of this document: Access Week 6 Dictation Practice from D2L/Online

Week 5 Dictation Practice (Quiz on Wed., Feb. 7)

Week 4 Dictation Practice (Quiz on Wed., Jan. 31)

Week 2-3 Dictation Practice

Listen to the sentences here --> Week 2 Dictation Sentences-Audio
Write what you hear in your notebook.
Check the answers: Week 2 Dictation Sentences --Text

Week 10

Week 10 CALL Exercises

Click on this link ----> WEEK 10 CALL Worksheet

Week 9

Week 9 CALL Exercises

Click on this link ----> WEEK 9 CALL WORKSHEET

Week 7

Week 7 CALL Exercises

Click on this link ----> CALL Worksheet for Thursday, Feb. 22

Week 7 Homework

Homework for Wednesday, Feb. 21

1. Reading homework: Reading assignment for Week 7: Tornadoes in TB 40-41

2. Vocabulary List Homework (p. 2 Practice): Unit 9 Vocabulary Practice Exercises

3. Listen to the conversation for Textbook. p. 138: The Hurricane Audio (TB p. 138).

Then do Ex. B on p. 138 (write down answers in short form, not full sentences).
Answer the questions in Ex. C on p. 139.

4. Prepare for the Dictation Quiz on Wednesday.

Week 6

Week 6 Homework

Homework for Monday, February 19

1. Write a paragraph about a natural disaster that you experienced.

Use the past tense.
Write 8-12 sentences.
Follow all the instructions in the paragraph handout. Here is a link to the handout: Natural Disasters Blue Book Paragraph .pdf

2. Workbook Homework. Do the following exercises in the Workbook:

Page 51: Complete Ex. C.
Page 52: Exercise E and F on p. 52

Here is a link to the exercise:Workbook pages for Homework (Mon. Feb. 19).pdf

3. Study the vocabulary words for Unit 9 in this handout:Unit 9 Natural Disasters Vocabulary List.pdf

4. Practice for the Dictation Quiz on Wed., Feb. 21:

All the words in the quiz will be from the dictation sentences.

5. Study for the PAST VERBS Quiz on Th., Feb. 15:

Practice the verbs for next week's Quiz: Level 3 Past Tense of Regular and Irregular Verbs --Week 7.pdf

NOTE: Here is a list of the common past verbs for this term (the green handout I gave you in class): Weeks 1-10 Common Verbs list (1).pdf

5. EXTRA Listening, Reading and Grammar PRACTICE:Extra Grammar and Listening Practice Links <--This page has all the links from our CALL class.

Homework for Thursday, Feb 15: Past Tense Questions --Exercises <--Click this link.

Homework for Wednesday, February 14

1. Go to the Workbook, pages 50-51. Complete Exercise A and B (if you can) on p. 50. Then do Exercise D on p. 51. Here is a link to the pages: Workbook pages 50-51

2. Practice the BE verb simple present and simple past: BE Simple Present and Past Practice with answers

3. Review pages 131 -33 in the textbook.

4. Did you complete the midterm survey about the class? If not, please do the survey before Wednesday. Your answers will help me to make the class better for you: Level 3 Winter 24 Midterm Survey

5. Practice for the Dictation Quiz on Wed., Feb. 14:

All the words in the quiz will be from the dictation sentences.

6. Complete the pronunciation and Writing Homework from last week.

Watch the YouTube Video: Pronunciation--Past Tense Regular Verbs (-ed)
Pronunciation of -ED and writing practice Homework <--Click on this link.
- Put all the verbs in the box at the top of the page in the correct pronunciation column (-ed sounds like /id/, -ed sounds like /t/, -ed sounds like /d/)
- Write sentences in your notebook or in the homework sheet for the verbs with a star *.
- BONUS: record yourself reading the sentences and send them to Ellora via text or email.

NOTE: Here is a list of the common past verbs we will study this term (the green handout I gave you in class): Weeks 1-10 Common Verbs list (1).pdf

7. Study for the PAST VERBS Quiz on Th., Feb. 15:

Practice the verbs for next week's Quiz: Past Verbs for Week 6 Quiz

Week 6 CALL Exercises

Click on this link ----> CALL WORKSHEET FOR WEEK 6

Week 5

Week 5 Homework

Homework for Monday, February 12

1. Complete this midterm survey about the class. Your answers will help me to make the class better for you: https://forms.gle/twc23DDR2bjWVmu29

2. Pronunciation and Writing Homework:

Watch the YouTube Video: Pronunciation--Past Tense Regular Verbs (-ed)
Pronunciation of -ED and writing practice Homework <--Click on this link.

Put all the verbs in the box at the top of the page in the correct pronunciation column (-ed sounds like /id/, -ed sounds like /t/, -ed sounds like /d/)
Write sentences in your notebook or in the homework sheet for all the verbs with a star *.
BONUS: record yourself reading the sentences and send them to Ellora via text or email.

NOTE: Here is a list of the common past verbs we will study this term (the green handout I gave you in class): Weeks 1-10 Common Verbs list (1).pdf

3. Practice for the Dictation Quiz on Wed., Feb. 14:

All the words in the quiz will be from the dictation sentences.

4. Study for the PAST VERBS Quiz on Th., Feb. 15:

Practice the verbs for next week's Quiz: Past Verbs for Week 6 Quiz

5. EXTRA PRACTICE: Do the grammar and listening exercises from Th's CALL class: CALL Week 5 Worksheet -- Modified for Homework

Homework for Wednesday, February 7

1. Please complete the Vocabulary Homework before class on Wednesday: Natural Disasters Vocabulary List 1

2. Please complete the Simple Past Homework before class on Wednesday: Simple Past Review (Regular and Irregular Verbs)

3. Practice for the Dictation Quiz on Wed., Feb. 7:

Listen to the sentences here --> Week 5 Dictation Sentences Audio
Write what you hear in your notebook.
Then check the answers here: Week 5 Dictation Sentences Text
All the words in the quiz will be from the dictation sentences.

4. Study for the PAST VERBS Quiz on Th., Feb. 8:

There will be a past verbs quiz on Thursday, February 8. Practice the past verbs for Week 5. Here is the list of verbs: Week 5 Past Verbs List and Practice Exercises

5. Blue Book Paragraph Homework ( due BY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7). FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS in the link Week 5 Blue Book Paragraph Topic: write about an average person from your country

PARAGRAPH TOPIC: Write about the average person in your country.

You can write about what the average person likes to eat, drink, what activities they like to do, what sports they like, etc.

EXAMPLE: If you are from Brazil, write about the average Brazilian person. (See the story, "The Average

Brazilian", on p. 30 of the TEXTBOOK).

If you are from Chile, write about the average Chilean.

** WRITE THE PARAGRAPH IN YOUR BLUE BOOK.**

Week 5 CALL Exercises

Click on this link ----> CALL WORKSHEET FOR WEEK 5

Week 4

Week 4 Homework

Homework for Monday, February 5

1. STUDY GUIDE FOR THE UNIT TEST ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5.

Level 3 -- Unit 2 Test Study Guide (for Feb. 5) ⬅️Click this link.

2. Blue Book Paragraph Homework ( due BY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7). FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS in the link Week 5 Blue Book Paragraph Topic: write about an average person from your country

PARAGRAPH TOPIC: Write about the average person in your country.

You can write about what the average person likes to eat, drink, what activities they like to do, what sports they like, etc.

EXAMPLE: If you are from Brazil, write about the average Brazilian person. (See the story, "The Average

Brazilian", on p. 30 of the TEXTBOOK).

If you are from Chile, write about the average Chilean.

** WRITE THE PARAGRAPH IN YOUR BLUE BOOK.**

3. Week 5 Dictation Practice (Quiz on Wed., Feb. 7)

4. PAST VERBS QUIZ Practice (Quiz on Th., Feb. 8)

There will be a past verbs quiz on Thursday, February 8. Practice the past verbs for Week 5. Here is the list of verbs: Week 5 Past Verbs List and Practice Exercises

Week 4 CALL Exercises

Click on this link ----> CALL Worksheet for Thursday February 1

Homework for Wednesday, Jan. 31

Read the story on Textbook p. 28. Circle the words you don't understand. Then do Exercise B on p. 29.
Go to the Workbook, p. 10. Do Exercise E. Do Exercise F and G on p. 11.
Finish the Practice exercises for the Unit 2 Vocabulary List 2. Here is a link to the Practice exercises: Unit 2 Vocabulary List -- Set 2
There will be a dictation quiz on Wednesday. To practice, listen and write the Week 4 dictation sentences.
There will be a past verbs quiz on Thursday. Practice the past verbs for Week 4. Here is the list of verbs for this week: Week 4 Past Verbs List and practice exercises

More practice with past verbs here:

Matching: https://wordwall.net/play/67418/630/494
Crossword: https://wordwall.net/play/67419/423/158

Write your Blue Book paragraph for Thursday. Here is a link to the paragraph topic:Writing assignment_ Week 4.pdf

Week 3

CLICK HERE FOR TODAY'S COMPUTER LAB EXERCISES: CALL WORKSHEET FOR WEEK 3

Week 3 Homework

HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY JANUARY 29

Writing Homework:

Write your weekly paragraph. You should write the paragraph in the blue book I gave you in class. Write on the topic in the assignment sheet-->Writing assignment_ Week 4.pdf

The paragraph is due at the beginning of class on Monday, Jan. 29.

Workbook Homework:

Go to pages 10 -11 of the Workbook.

Complete Exercises D, F, and G.

Vocabulary:

Review the meanings of the words in the Unit 2 Vocabulary List 2. Here is a link: Unit 2 Vocabulary List 2

If you can, complete the first Practice exercise. We will review some of the exercises on Monday.

Study for next week's quizzes

Listening/Dictation:

Listen to the Week 4 Dictation sentences. The audio link is here -->L3 W24 Week 4 Dictation Sentences 2.mp3
Write what you hear in your notebook.
Then check the answers in the Dictation exercise sheet. Here is a link: Week 4 Dictation Sentences: Text
There will be a dictation quiz on Wednesday, Jan. 31. All the words will be from the dictation sentences.

Verbs Practice:

Go over the Common Past Verbs list for Week 4.
Here is a link to the List and some practice sentences: L3W24 Week 4 Common Verbs list 25-36.pdf
Study the verbs for a quiz on Thursday, Feb. 1.

Homework for Wednesday, Jan. 24

Practice the dictation sentences for a short dictation quiz on Wednesday. The quiz will use words from the dictation sentences.
1. - Listen to the audio: Week 3 Dictation Sentences Audio
  - Write down what you hear.
  - Here is a copy of the dictation exercise with answers at the bottom of the page: Week 3 Dictation Sentences-Answers
Go to the Workbook page 8. Complete Exercises A and B.
Complete this pronunciation and spelling practice sheet (Simple present and past): Simple Present Tense Verbs--Spelling and Pronunciation Practice
Practice simple past verbs with this practice sheet. Common Simple Past Verbs-1-24 There will be a past verbs quiz on Thursday.

Practice the verbs online with these flashcards:Common Simple Past Verbs Set 1 for Week 2-3

Thursday: Jan. 25

Warm up before class--click on the link below and guess the correct 5-letter word!

Some clues🕵️ :

It's a verb.
It's a verb you know.
You have 6 chances to guess!
Yellow means the letter is in the word but not in the correct place, green means the letter is in the word and in the correct place, and gray means that the letter is not in the word.

Guess the correct word! <--Click on the link to play!

Week 2

Important: No classes this week because of the winter storm.

WEDNESDAY, JAN.17

Please work on the 6 exercises below from home:

EXERCISES FOR TODAY (do at home)

1. Check your email inbox. You will find an email from me. ***Reply to this email with a message. This will tell me that you got my email.

2. WEDNESDAY'S HOMEWORK. Complete the Homework exercises for Wednesday. They are on this page: Homework for Wednesday, January 17 If you did all the homework already, move on to #3 below.

3. VOCABULARY PRACTICE. Unscramble the Unit 2 Vocabulary List words: https://wordwall.net/play/66484/716/237

4. DICTATION SENTENCES. Please listen to the dictation sentences and write them down in your notebook. The next time we meet, we will have a short dictation quiz. The quiz will use words from these sentences.