Teaching
10 Years
Guadalajara
What is Uri's relationship status?
1. single 2.in a relationship 3.married 4.divorced
single (don't worry he's ok)
Uri wears something that is essential for teaching. What might this be?
His watch (to keep track of time).
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.
Aside from C1.1, which other General English class level does Uri teach this cycle?
B1.1
288! (he's 32)
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.
Uri wears an earring on which ear?
His left ear / the left ear
When Uri disapproves of his students, he often says this phrase "_______ on you"
"Shame on you"
Name one SPIN Uri taught this past cycle.
Pronunciation / Critical Discussions
Uri has a degree from which school?
1. UCSD 2. USD 3. SDSU
SDSU (go Aztecs!)
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?)
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.
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")
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.
Uri lived abroad for two years in what City and Country?
Madrid, Spain
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
blue
He shuffles/organizes his papers/book/teaching materials.
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)
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
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.
Uri sometimes changes his hairstyle. It happened this week. What was different?
messy/curlier hair / no part on the side / not combed over
DOUBLE POINTS! What is something quirky/strange/unusual that Uri does/says? (He might not even realize it)
(answers will vary)