Monday's assignment

Good afternoon everyone,

This week, we will be talking about the writing mechanics. Let’s start by a short writing assignment to reflect your learning experience in this classroom.

Write one to two paragraphs on your experience in Workplace English class. Use the following questions as guidance to narrow down your scope in your writing.

• Why did I join this classroom?
• What is/are the skills/knowledge I wanted to improve?
• How much improvement have I accomplished? How long did it take me to improve them?
• What special segments/parts/activities/assignments in the classroom that have helped me to develop my language?
• What are the things that you still want to work on? 
• Add any ideas or suggestion that you have to  improve your learning experience.

Friday, June 24 Field Trip to Centre Island

On Friday June 24, our last day before the July 1 Break, we're headed to Centre Island for a picnic with the rest of the school. Those leaving from Don Mills should be at the coffee shop inside the TTC subway station by 9:30 a.m., and those meeting at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal should be there no later than 11 a.m.

Ferries leave every 30 minutes for Centre Island; be sure you're not on the ferry to Hanlan's Point or Ward's Island. Ferry tickets are $7.50 for adults, with a 10% discount if you buy 10 online.

Wednesday, June 22 Presentation

On Wednesday June 22, we will be having an all-day presentation on Aboriginals in Canada covering an introduction to First Nations and the Contact Period.
Please study the following documents:

1. Introduction to First Nations Vocabulary https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3366112/LINC/Introduction%20to%20First%20Nations%20Vocabulary.pdf
2. The Contact Period https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3366112/LINC/The%20Contact%20Period%20-Timeline%20(1).pdf
3. The Contact Period Vocabulary https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3366112/LINC/The%20Contact%20Period%20Vocabulary.pdf

Friday's assignment

How a bill becomes law – vocabulary

Task 1:

Match the words with their definitions.

1.	legislative	A.	distribute
2.	bill	B.	present
3.	circulate	C.	official consent or approval
4.	policy	D.	a draft of a proposed law
5.	put forward	E.	of legislation (the process of making laws) or legislature
6.	debate	F.	a revision or improvement in a legal document
7.	amendment	G.	a course of action adopted by a government or party
8.	assent	H.	discuss formally in a legislative assembly

Task 2:

For each verb, write the corresponding noun. Use a dictionary to check your answers. Then, complete the sentences using the correct forms of words from the list.

VERB		NOUN	VERB	NOUN
legislate		______________	approve	______________
circulate		______________	draft	______________
amend		______________	recommend	______________
debate		______________	proclaim
1.	A local government has the power to_____________ matters related to public spaces and parking in a town or city.
2.	The Canadian Constitution has many constitutional acts and _______________.
3.	The first _______________ of a bill is prepared by the appropriate cabinet committee.
4.	A bill needs the _______________ of the House of Commons to be sent to the Senate.
5.	Parliamentary _______________ is an important part of the legislative process.
6.	Sometimes, a new law comes into force when it is _______________ by the governor general.

Wednesday's assignment

Good morning all,

We are still learning about Canada. Today, we will talk about the different regions and provinces in Canada. Click on this link and this link, and then follow the classroom’s instructions.

Task 1:

Read about one province or territory and write a concise summary about the important information to the rest of your classmates. Make sure to add any new vocabulary there. Make a quick comparison on the provinces and pick one that you like to live there; provide reasons for your choice.

Task 2:

Group presentation

Group presentation about Canada's provinces is due on Monday, June 20, 2016. Here are the group presentation’s guidelines:

1. PowerPoint presentation that does not exceed 10 minutes
2. Mutual engagement from all group members
3. Presentations are rehearsed and edited before presenting
4. Audience engagement is a must

Make sure to cover the following items:

• Location
• Population
• Famous industry
• Points of interests
• Job market

Make sure to exchange your contact information with your partnerJ.

Monday's assignment

Canadian History

This week’s theme is about the Canadian history.
The first link is an introduction to Canada. Play this link, and then answer the following questions:

1. How many provinces are there in Canada?
2. Which cities are the capitals of China, United States, and Canada?
3. Which is the largest city in Canada?
4. What does "CN" in CN Tower stand for?
5. Write the meaning of the following words and then place each one in a sentence of your own:

• Landmark

• adjoins
• coastal
• peninsula

Friday's assignment

Searching for the Right Program 

Task 1:

Here is an amazing website for you to search for the right program or institution you would love to join. Click on this link and this link then search for the right program for your needs by writing down the suitable key word, then move on to refining criteria. Make sure to pick one or more of these filters:

• Program level
• Language
• Province
• Distance Ed
• Coop
• Universities
• Area of study

Task 2:

After finding your right program, compare it with the rest of the programs offered at different institutions. Plan a quick presentation for your peers on this program.

Have this information ready in your presentation.

• Length of the program
• Structure of the program
• Tuition fees
• Why did you choose this specific program?

Wednesday's assignment

Financing Post-Secondary Education

Task 1:

You will hear the words below in a talk here about financing post-secondary education. Match the words with their meanings; write down the letter next to the word.

1. ___ rely on                                                    a. given

2. ___ eligible                                                    b. not enough

3. ___ granted                                                  c. accumulated

4. ___ insufficient                                            d. depend on

5. ___ contribution                                         e. qualifying

6. ___ accrued                                                  f. gift

Task 2:

Listen to the talk and answer the questions below.

1. What expenses can the cost of post-secondary education in Canada include?

2. How are government loans administered?

3. Who can receive government student loans?

4. Why are government student loans better than personal bank loans?

5. What other forms of financial assistance are available to students?

6. What is an appropriate title for this talk?

Task 3:

Listen again and complete the text with the missing words.

Par. 1 Studying at a university or college can 1._______________ various costs. Depending on the program or school, 2. _______________ can vary from $2,500 to $8,000 or more per year. !e cost of post-secondary education can also include the cost of 3. _______________, such as residence fees, as well as the cost of books and other materials, transportation, food and various necessities. Many students in Canada rely on help from the government and financial institutions to finance their education.

Par. 2 Government programs are the form of financial assistance most often 4. ___________to finance university education. Government student loans provide money to 5._____________ students based on demonstrated financial need. Funds are paid out through a combination of the CSL (Canada Student Loan) program and the provincial student loan program (e.g., OSAP—Ontario Student Assistance Program). Students  6._______________ in their province of residence.

Par. 3 Government student loans and other funds are granted only when other financial 7. ________________ available to students are deemed insufficient to meet a student’s education expenses. These resources include family contributions, part-time work, 8. ________________, bursaries, etc. If a student is under 19, a parent or a legal guardian or sponsor needs to 9. _______________ the loan document.

Par. 4 Government student loans offer a great advantage over personal bank loans as full-time students can qualify to have their 10. _______________ interest paid for by the federal and/or provincial government while they are still studying.

Par.5 Private student loans or lines of credit are offered by many banks and credit unions. The main difference between them and the government programs lies in how the interest 11. _______________. In private loans or lines of credit, the student is responsible for all the accrued interest as soon as the loan has been 12. _______________. In addition, many medium to large corporations and private organizations also offer scholarships, bursaries and awards for students.
Task 4:

Who wouldn’t like to have some free money?  Click on this link and search the eligibility criteria for grants, bursaries, and scholarships, plus the estimated amount as well.  Share this information with your classmates. 

June Field Trips

It's all about movies this month of June!
We're going downtown to check out one of the favourite places of the movie world.

On Thursday June 9, we're going to TIFF Bell Lightbox with two other classes. Think about how you might wish to volunteer for their activities!

• Please arrive by 10:55 a.m. at the address: 350 King St. West
• Directions from Don Mills Station

On Friday June 24, our last day before the July 1 Break, we're probably headed to Centre Island for a picnic with the rest of the school.

Monday's assignment

Good morning everyone,

Task 1:

Let's start by a trip report on Friday's field trip. Write one paragraph to describe Friday's field trip.

Describe the location
Did you enjoy it or not? Why?
How did you feel? 
What was the best thing about it? 
Give your suggestions as what could we do to improve field trips in the future? 

Task 2:

Task two is a reading task. Read the following passage and then answer the following questions. Make sure to record your answers for class discussion afterwards.

HOCKEY’S $124 MILLION MAN

 When Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin became the National Hockey League’s first $100-million man early in 2008, it was hard to find anyone in the hockey world who didn’t believe he was worth every penny. But how can this be possible? Is any hockey player truly worth that much money? It doesn’t take a Wall Street accountant to figure out what was in it for the player known as ‘Alexander the Great.’ Ovechkin’s 13-year, $124-million contract averages out to just over $9.5 million a season, giving him financial security for life. Even so, Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis believes the deal is also good for his hockey team. At the time, Leonsis admitted that making a decade-long commitment to a 22-year-old in just his third NHL season wasn’t an ordinary thing. But if Ovechkin has proven anything by his goal-scoring rampage since his rookie season in 2005–06, it’s that he’s no ordinary player. All the awards and accolades – Calder Trophy as top rookie in 2006, Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL’s top goal-scorer and Hart Trophy as NHL’s Most Valuable Player in 2008 and 2009, plus four straight first-team all-star selections – only begin to tell the story. It’s Ovechkin’s once-in-a-generation combination of skill, size, brute physical strength and relentless passion that sets him apart and draws fans to the arena. That’s the package that Leonsis is paying for. “I’m a risk-taker,” Leonsis said at the time. “And if you’re going to make a long-term investment, who else would you do it with?” Ovechkin said the contract wouldn’t change the way he approaches the game. “I know it’s extra pressure, but I have to play the same,” he said. “If you think of the pressure, it’s hard for you. I have to play the same way – play more, play better.”

Questions:

A- For each of the following underlined words from the article, choose the right meaning. Try to guess the meaning of the words without using a dictionary.

1. A rookie is someone who

a. is just starting his career

b. is controversial

c. generates a lot of profit for a company or organization

2. When someone receives accolades, they get

a. bad reviews in the press

b. praise and recognition

c. big sums of money

3. “Goal-scoring rampage” refers to

a. going after other players to try to score goals

b. scoring goals from a ramp

c. scoring lots of goals

4. When we say Ovechkin’s passion is relentless, we mean that

a. it pays off

b. it never stops

c. it can hurt others

5. A long-term investment is

a. something you will be paying for in the next few years

b. something you will pay for a long time

c. something that will pay off (or bring you profit) after many years of investment

6. Ovechkin’s combination of skill and passion sets him apart means

a. it distinguishes him from others

b. it makes him feel distant

c. it makes him independent

B- Read the article and choose true or false. Find the fragments of the text that confirm your answer.

1. Most people associated with hockey agree that Ovechkin is worth such a large amount of money. T F

2. Ovechkin is famous for his fair play. That’s why he attracts so many fans. T F

3. Leonsis feels paying Ovechkin so much money is a risk he is willing to take. T F

4. Ovechkin started his career in NHL hockey in 2008. T F

5. Signing the biggest contract in NHL history will make Ovechkin change his style of playing hockey. T F

6. It was obvious only to Wall Street accountants how much financial security Ovechkin has with this contract. T F

Thursday's assignment

Have you ever considered how technology might affect your health? Watch this video and then follow the tasks below.

Task 1:

Fill in the table below:

Words	Meaning	Sentences
Radiation
Waves
Animation
Precautions
Speaker phone
Handsets
Boost out
Intensity
Elevator
Give away
Reduce
Pull away
Tackling

Task 2:

Write a quick summary on the Dr. Oz episode, but don’t exceed one paragraph.

Task 3:

List down the dos and don’ts that he has mentioned in his short talk.

Wednesday's assignment

How to Present Yourself

Listen to this video and then follow the tasks below:

Task one:

List the steps the presenter mentioned in the video regarding Sarah’s job search activities.

Task two:

What is the advice the presenter gave in the video?

Task three:

Fill in the following table:

	Words	Meaning	Sentences
New vocabulary
Phrasal verbs
Idioms