Teaching
Life
Love
Style
Quirks
100
How long has Uri been an ESL teacher?

10 Years

100
In what city was Uri born?

Guadalajara

100

What is Uri's relationship status?

1. single   2.in a relationship   3.married   4.divorced

single (don't worry he's ok)

100

Uri wears something that is essential for teaching. What might this be?

His watch (to keep track of time). 

100

Uri can tell when some students lie to him. Can you recall one "tell" he notices? From which group/nationality of students?

(answers will vary)

Italians stop moving. Saudis smile. Japanese can't move their heads. Latinos change their behavior. The French lie constantly. 

200

Aside from C1.1, which other General English class level does Uri teach this cycle?


B1.1

200
How old is Uri.....in cat years! (multiply by 9!)

288! (he's 32)

200

Uri celebrated Valentine's Day, but not with a romantic partner. 

1. Who did he celebrate with? 

2. What was the occasion?

1.His family. 2. It was his dad's birthday.

200

Uri wears an earring on which ear?

His left ear / the left ear

200

When Uri disapproves of his students, he often says this phrase "_______ on you"

"Shame on you"

300

Name one SPIN Uri taught this past cycle.

Pronunciation  /   Critical Discussions

300

Uri has a degree from which school?

1. UCSD           2. USD      3. SDSU

SDSU (go Aztecs!)

300

DOUBLE POINTS! Write a rhetorical question that is a compliment to Uri! 

(answers will vary) (Why is Uri so loveable? / Is Uri not the most handsome man you've ever met?) 

300

Sometimes Uri wears a ring.

1. What color is it?

2. Which finger of the hand is it usually on?

1. Black

2. On the middle finger.

300

When Uri talks about or describes being born, birth, or babies he uses a special sound. Choose one person in your group to give their best demonstration of this sound.

(answers will vary /  "ppftt  waa")

400

DOUBLE POINTS! Uri taught you the definition of a gerund! What is it! (two parts)

A gerund is a noun that is made from a verb + ing.

A gerund is used as the subject or object of a sentence.

400

Uri lived abroad for two years in what City and Country?

Madrid, Spain

400

Uri broke up with his high school girlfriend because she:

1. (an answer related to an animal)

she invited him to go horseback riding and promised she would give him a "nice" horse.....but the horse wasn't nice

400
Uri only wears one pair of white shoes. What other color does this pair of shoes have?

blue

400
If Uri is nervous or unsure of what to do next during class, sometimes he does what?

He shuffles/organizes his papers/book/teaching materials.

500

GET UP! Decide on three grammar stretches that Uri likes to have his students do. Perform them as a group!

(answers will vary - points awarded by degree of  synchronicity)

500

Two truths, one lie:

1. Uri was almost switched at birth! 2. Uri has been in two car accidents! 3. Uri ran away from China in 2014! 

Uri has been in two car accidents

500

According to Urs' presentation on how to delivery bad news, what were 2 things Uri did well when he broke up with his most recent girlfriend?

1. Choose a quiet place to talk.

2. Sit at a 90 degree angle (not directly in front).

3. Speak directly / use clear words.

4. Listen to / support his ex's emotional response.

5. Help his ex connect with family,friends,someone she knows.

500

Uri sometimes changes his hairstyle. It happened this week. What was different?

messy/curlier hair / no part on the side / not combed over

500

DOUBLE POINTS! What is something quirky/strange/unusual that Uri does/says? (He might not even realize it)

(answers will vary)

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