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Watch the video from lesson 1 again. This will help you remember the new words! Don't use your phone, just listen and watch carefully!
Watch the video from lesson 1 again. This will help you remember the new words! Don't use your phone, just listen and watch carefully!
In my opinion, one of the best ways to learn English is to read.
In my opinion, one of the best ways to learn English is to read.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you read the first time without using your phone to translate. It is OK if you don't understand every word. Just think about the big idea.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you read the first time without using your phone to translate. It is OK if you don't understand every word. Just think about the big idea.
If you don't know a word, just keep reading. After you read the story once, you can re-read it, or read it again. After that, it is OK to use your phone to translate.
If you don't know a word, just keep reading. After you read the story once, you can re-read it, or read it again. After that, it is OK to use your phone to translate.
We are going to read a story by the American writer Langston Hughes. He is an important writer in American history.
We are going to read a story by the American writer Langston Hughes. He is an important writer in American history.
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes
1902-1967
Langston Hughes was a famous American writer. He wrote many stories and poems. Most of his stories and poems were about African American people living in the United States. He was one of the first famous African American writers in the United States.
New words in the story
New words in the story
Impulsively (adverb) = to do something suddenly or quickly and without thinking
Impulsively (adverb) = to do something suddenly or quickly and without thinking
Washington Square (proper noun): A park in New York City
Washington Square (proper noun): A park in New York City
Unconsciously (adverb) = to do something without thinking
Unconsciously (adverb) = to do something without thinking
Firm (noun) = where a lawyer works
Firm (noun) = where a lawyer works
Bursar (noun) = an old word for a person who takes care of money at a college
Bursar (noun) = an old word for a person who takes care of money at a college
Columbia (noun) = a famous college in New York City
Columbia (noun) = a famous college in New York City
early_autumn_by_langston_hughes (1).pdfHomework: Write the answer to these questions. Email the answers to Teacher Isaac: cjensen@tacomacommunityhouse.org
Homework: Write the answer to these questions. Email the answers to Teacher Isaac: cjensen@tacomacommunityhouse.org
1.) In your opinion, will Bill and Mary see each other again soon? Why or why not?
1.) In your opinion, will Bill and Mary see each other again soon? Why or why not?
2.) Did you like this story? Why or why not?
2.) Did you like this story? Why or why not?
3.) Why do you think this story happens during autumn? Why does it happen early in the evening?
3.) Why do you think this story happens during autumn? Why does it happen early in the evening?
4.) What is the lesson or big idea of this story?
4.) What is the lesson or big idea of this story?
Our class will talk more about this story and the other lessons from this week on Thursday, Ic
Our class will talk more about this story and the other lessons from this week on Thursday, Ic
Just for fun, here's a song by the great American singer, Ella Fitzgerald. The song is also called "Early Autumn".
Just for fun, here's a song by the great American singer, Ella Fitzgerald. The song is also called "Early Autumn".
You don't have to study the words; just listen and enjoy the music!
You don't have to study the words; just listen and enjoy the music!
Here is a poem about fall by an American poet.
Here is a poem about fall by an American poet.
Read this poem out loud, and listen for the rhymes.
Read this poem out loud, and listen for the rhymes.
Rhymes are when the ends of words sound similar or the same. For example, cat and bat rhyme, but cat and cut do NOT.
Rhymes are when the ends of words sound similar or the same. For example, cat and bat rhyme, but cat and cut do NOT.
This is a good way to practice your pronunciation!
This is a good way to practice your pronunciation!
New Words
New Words
Content (adjective) = happy
Content (adjective) = happy
Rare (adjective) = uncommon
Rare (adjective) = uncommon
Gleaming (adjective) = shining, bright
Gleaming (adjective) = shining, bright
Stark (adjective) = sharp, bare
Stark (adjective) = sharp, bare
Bare (adjective) = empty
Bare (adjective) = empty
Exhausted (adjective) = very tired
Exhausted (adjective) = very tired
Leaves
Leaves
by Elsie N. Brady
How silently they tumble down
And come to rest upon the ground
To lay a carpet, rich and rare,
Beneath the trees without a care,
Content to sleep, their work well done,
Colors gleaming in the sun.
At other times, they wildly fly
Until they nearly reach the sky.
Twisting, turning through the air
Till all the trees stand stark and bare.
Exhausted, drop to earth below
To wait, like children, for the snow.
Practice your pronunciation with these rhyming quizzes. Speak the words out loud so you can hear which words rhyme and which words don't.
Practice your pronunciation with these rhyming quizzes. Speak the words out loud so you can hear which words rhyme and which words don't.
Here is a poem by the American poet Carl Sandburg about the weather in fall.
Here is a poem by the American poet Carl Sandburg about the weather in fall.
Some poems don't rhyme. They just make a picture with words.
Some poems don't rhyme. They just make a picture with words.
New words
New words
harbor: the place where people keep boats
haunches: the back legs or thigh of an animal
Fog
Fog
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
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