Five Lovely Tasks

 

Good morning everyone,

As we all know that our graduation party is very close. So as a way to be prepared for it, I have added a second song for the whole school that we will sing together. You are asked to answer the following tasks and as we are used to do, you will post the answers on your own blogs for me to check.

Task 1:

Listen to this song and pick up five antonyms from the song's lyrics. The song's name is ''So this is Christmas''

Task 2:

Find words in the songs that mean:

1. Battle
2. Terror
3. Beloved
4. Wish

Task 3:

Go on this website and read all the explanation for the highlighted parts, and then find the following:

1. Four new vocabulary for you and put them in sentences of your own
2. Two pieces of information that you have learned from this song
3. Write a short paragraph explaining why you think this song is very good and suitable for this season.

Task 4:

Practice singing the three following songs:

Deck the Halls, So this is Christmas, together with our national anthem O Canada. Then record your voice on this link and post it on your blog.

Task 5:

Write around 50 words max as feedback on Friday and Monday's job search workshop. List at least three reasons for your opinion. Edit your work with help from two to three of your classmates, and then post on your blogs for checking J.

The School's Field Trip on Dec. 17: Roy Thomson Hall

Last Field Trip for 2014

Our whole school is going on Wednesday, Dec. 17th to attend a free concert at Roy Thomson Hall. 
Go on this link to know more about the location, parking, timings, and GO transit information.

Teacher Kathleen will be meeting the students who are coming by train at Don Mills station at 10.00 am.

For those who are coming by car, please make sure to be there around 11 to 11.15 latest to be able to secure our reserved seats.

Wednesday's Assignment

Meetings

Meetings: Kinds and Purposes

There are many different types of meetings. Some common meetings are:

• Routine work meetings – usually with people who work closely together. These meetings are held to discuss work-related issues, provide updates on the status of a project, or plan work

• Ad-hoc meetings – called for a specific, usually urgent, purpose

• Staff meetings – where all staff and a manager/superior are present

• Board meetings – gatherings of an organization’s board of directors

• Meetings in the community – usually to inform or discuss community issues (e.g., school council meetings, public meetings to discuss urgent issues)

·  One-on-one meeting – example for that is parent-teacher interview

Preparing an Agenda

An agenda is an important element of a productive meeting. It is a written outline of the planned meeting proceedings and it communicates the topics for discussion. It can also list the people who will lead the discussion or present topics, and the time allotted for each topic. An agenda is usually sent to meeting participants in advance so they can confirm participation or send regrets (apologies for not participating) and prepare for the meeting. The agenda is usually written in point form. All items on the agenda are listed chronologically and relate to the objective of the meeting.

Read the sample agenda below and answer the questions.

MEETING AGENDA

Sunny Grove Elementary School Parent Association

When: Monday, June 15, 7:00 p.m.

Where: Library

Objective: To plan fundraising activities for spring term

1. Presentation about school activities in need of funding

2. Brainstorming: fundraising activities

3. Select most effective fundraising activities: discussion and vote

4. Set up committees and assign responsibilities

Task 1:

 Now answer the following questions:

1. What type of meeting is the agenda for?

2. Who are the participants?

3. What is the purpose of the meeting?

4. How long do you think it is going to be?

5. How can the participants prepare for the meeting?

Task 2:

Create a dialogue between two managers who decide on a meeting. Then, write a memo to the participants of the meeting to inform them about the time and place of the meeting. Include an agenda with possible items for discussion.

Task 3:

 Watch a video about parent-teacher interviews. Listen to a parent-teacher interview at:

www.settlementdownloads.org/downloads/video/parentteacher/PT_EN.html

While you are listening, identify the expressions that are used to:

 Answer the questions below about the interview.

1. Is Richard progressing well in school?

2. What specific comments about Richard’s performance does the teacher make?

3. What four questions did the parents ask?

4. What information do the parents give the teacher about their son?

5. What suggestions does the teacher give to help Richard do better in school?

6. How does the meeting end?

Indoor skiing field trip pictures!

People are getting ready

The youngest and 'cutest' participant in LINC school!!

Niki is cheering up!!

Go Niki go!

Raul! thumbs up:)

Yes Fahimeh

Ooopsss

Niki falls in love with the ''bar'' lolllll

Pausing for the pictures

Guess who???????????

Joseph is having great time falling down!!!!!!!

Niki, say Cheeseeeeeeee

Sara is nailing skiing down! and offering support too! Nice, eh?

Thanks everyone:) we had great time

Tuesday's Assignment

Good morning everyone,

Here is today's assignment for who have a legitimate reason for not joining our field trip.

Task 1:

Write a report about yesterday's session about ''Employment Standards''. Mention all the new information that was presented to you. Make sure to follow 'Writing a report'' procedure as we have done in class with timeline as well.

Task 2:

Practice our Christmas song lyrics 'Deck the Halls', and then record it on this link and post it on your blog.

Field Trip Tuesday: Indoor Skiing in Mississauga plus shopping afterwards

Arrive by 10.00 at Alpine Slopes, Mississauga, at 1248 Dundas Street E, Unit 8/9, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2C1. Be sure to bring your $16 fee, exercise wear, and a camera.

Our skiing trip will be followed by a shopping trip to square one mall and probably have lunch there for whoever wants to join that!! 

Friday's Assignment

For parents who have a PA day for their children, this is a mandatory assignment for today's attendance. Please finish it by 2.30 pm today.



Good morning everyone,

Still working on our presentation skills. Here are two presentations and your task is to compare between these two presentations.

Task one:

Compare between link one and link two. Find the similarities and differences between them.

Task two:

List five things that you have learned from each one. Then, check your findings with your peers.

Task three:

Which presentation you have find it better/more effective/more engaging? and why?

Friday's Assignment

Task 1:

Listen to this link  and then fill in the blanks with the missing words as you listen to the audio.

Lon: What’s this? 

Abigail: It’s a ………… about a ……………….. scheduled for next week. 

Lon: A safety inspection? How are we ever going to pass a safety inspection? 

Abigail: What do you mean? This isn’t an ……………… workplace. We’ve had a good record. None of our employees have had ……………….. injuries this year and we’ve never had a ……………... I don’t understand why you’re so worried. 

Lon: From what I’ve heard, the inspectors don’t just look at injury rates. They look for the smallest ……………… that may be …………………. If we get cited, we may be ……………………... 

Abigail: ………………………., I don’t think that’s how it works. Yes, the inspector will look at our work environment and our …………… and machinery to make sure there are no hazards or ………… substances. 

Lon: That’s what I’m worried about. 

Abigail: But, if they find a ……………., we’ll get a chance to fix the problem. They won’t shut us down without giving us a chance ……………… with their ………………………………... 

Lon: I sure hope you’re right. 

Abigail: Me, too. We’ll know after next week’s inspection. 

Task 2:
Check with your peers for the right answers. 

Wednesday's Assignment

Grammar in Context: Prepositional Collocations

Task 1:

Complete the sentences below with the correct verb or adjective followed by an appropriate preposition (e.g., for, to, with, about).

thank	apply	inform	respond
inquire	upset	interested	complain
invite	sorry	concerned	apologize

1. I would like to ...............................my absence at the meeting.

2. I am ........................the lack of supervision in the playground.

3. I am writing to ................................the poor service I received at your store.

4. I am very ........................... not being able to meet the deadline.

5. We would like to ......................you................. the ABC Company’s open house on Saturday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m.

6. I am writing to ............................you the new budget proposal.

7. I would like to take this opportunity to .....................you .................  being a loyal customer over the years.

8. I am ........................... finding out about the training programs that you offer.

9. I am very ...................................the way I was treated by one of your admin staff.

10. I am writing to ................................ the position you have available.

11. I am .....................................your advertisement in the Globe and Mail on June 3, 2009.

12. I would like to ...........................the position of Sales Manager that was advertised in the Kingston Whig Standard on September 31, 2010.

Task 2:

Write six sentences of your own using prepositional collocations.

Task 3:

Errors in Letter-writing Conventions

This letter has nine errors relating to proper business letter conventions. Underline the mistakes and correct them.

Mrs. Lucinda Minto, Manager

Bright Star Lighting Store

11 Glendale Ave.

Oshawa, ON L1H 8K9

Monday September 12, 2009

Dear Lucinda;

On August 25, 2009, I bought a floor lamp in your store. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to use it because it did not work properly. Every time I switched it on, it switched off by itself after about 30 minutes. I took the lamp back to the store but the salesgirl refused to give me my money back. I had a telephone conversation with you about it and you confirmed that your store’s policy is to exchange faulty merchandise rather than refund the money. Unfortunately, the lamp that I want is no longer available at your store. Given these circumstances, I would like to request that you refund my money.

I want to hear from you soon.

Cheers,

Marisa Romer

Task 4:

Answer the questions.

1. What is the purpose of the letter?

2. What is the problem?

3. What is the customer requesting?

4. Is it a reasonable request? Why?

Tuesday's Assignment

Degrees of Formality

Task 1:

Rewrite the sentences below, replacing the words in italics with their formal equivalents from the box. Make sure you use the correct form of the verb.

review	concerned	angry	ensure	receive
purchase	complete	assure	request	would like

1. I can promise you this will never happen again.

2. We will make sure the computer is repaired by one of our technicians.

3. The book I bought online was damaged.

4. I want you to give me my money back.

5. I hope you got the package I sent last week.

6. He’s really mad about the service he received at our store.

7. The work will be finished by the end of the month.

8. The manager is worried that they won’t meet their deadline.

9. Please go over the proposal and make any necessary changes.

10. She asked for the information a long time ago.

Task 2:

Read the sentences below and decide whether or not they use the degree of formality appropriate for the given situation. Revise the sentences if necessary.

1. a note to a co-worker: The meeting is at 10 sharp. Don’t be late.

2. a letter to a Member of Parliament: Thank you for your help in this matter.

3. an email message to a friend: I am looking forward to seeing you there :)

4. a note to a child’s teacher: I would greatly appreciate it if you could inform me when I could meet with you.

5. an email message to a superior: I’ll let you know about the time of the meeting ASAP.

6. a manager to her subordinates: Thanks for your hard work, guys!

7. a letter accompanying your résumé: Here is my résumé.

8. a note to the office cleaner: I would appreciate it if you could kindly clean under my desk in a timely fashion.

Friday's Assignment

Business Writing Cont.

1.     Write one or two paragraphs about a person who has influenced your life. Use appropriate pronoun references to make the paragraph coherent.

2.     Choose one of the topics below. Write either a descriptive or narrative paragraph. For the narrative paragraph, you can create a timeline and brainstorm events/steps you would like to include.

• Describe your most treasured possession

• Describe your favourite place

• Describe the best job you have ever had

• Narrate the events leading up your coming to Canada

• Describe the best day of your life

Field Trip Thursday Nov 27: Christmas Past at Black Creek Pioneer Village

Next Thursday we are going to Black Creek Pioneer Village on a yellow school bus on the 27th of November, leaving MicroSkills LINC, 200 Consumers Rd, at 9:15 a.m. and returning by 2:30 p.m.

The program is entitled Christmas Past, and it will show what Christmas was like and how it was celebrated 200 years ago. The bus ride is free to us, thanks to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, but make sure to hand over your $11.50 for the program fee to your instructor by Monday. Spaces are limited, and latecomers are welcome to travel by TTC and pay the regular entrance fees.

Please dress appropriately for outdoor and indoor activities, and bring your camera, walking shoes, lunch (or lunch money), and a great attitude to learn and to enjoy!

The program description is as follows:

Christmas Past HAND OUTS: Gingerbread Man Chrismas Tresures Christmas Activity

All grade levels

mid November to December 23 only *Maximum 400 students per half day

Curriculum Links: Language; Environmental Studies; Social Studies: Heritage and Identity-Changing Roles and Responsibilities (grade 1)Changing Family and Community Traditions (grade 2)Communities in Canada,1780-1850 (grade 3)Communities in Canada, Past and Present(grade 6) History: Creating Canada, 1850-1890 (grade 8) Traditions and celebrations of the different cultures that make up the Village provide a very special Christmas visit.  Scottish, Irish, British and Pennsylvania-German influences are seen in a traditional setting of 19th century homes, shops and community meeting places.  Each child makes a traditional Christmas craft.  Groups help to create a pomander, taste period treats, work at a printing press, try on pioneer winter clothes and play with old-style Christmas toys.  Join in the spirit of the season at this fun filled visit to the Village. *Activities depend on buildings visited

$11.50 per student

Info from Black Creek Pioneer  Village ...

Wednesday's Assignment

Business Writing

In North American academic writing, it is important to state the purpose of writing at the beginning of a document. In essay writing, the introductory paragraph should summarize what you plan to talk about in the rest of your essay.

It is important to present the main points clearly and precisely, without putting the onus on the reader to decipher the meaning of the essay.

Task 1:

Write one or two comparison paragraphs on one of the following topics. Use an appropriate topic sentence and relevant supporting details. Include suitable transitions.

•         Your previous country’s geography and Canada’s geography

•         The weather in your previous country and in Canada

•         Your present apartment/house, and your previous apartment/house

•         Learning English in your previous country and learning English in Canada

•         The schools’ system in your country and in Canada

•         Education in your home country and in North America

Task 2:

Ask two of your peers to edit your work, then you are free to publish your masterpieceJ!