Class Information
Name of the class
Intensive Listening & Speaking 4
The four grade categories for the course
The four grade categories for the course are Oral Work, Written Work, Quizzes, and the Post-Test
What should you do if an emergency situation comes up and you have to miss class?
Notify the teacher in advance (or as soon as possible) via email
What is the theme of Chapter 2?
Travel
Days and times when class meets live via Zoom
Monday through Thursday, 9:30am to 11:30an
Oral Work is worth ___% of the final grade for the course
Oral Work is worth 30% of the final grade for the course
At what point will you be considered LATE to class?
You will be considered late if class activities have started by the time you arrive.
What will we learn and practice in Chapter 5 Jobs & the Workplace?
-Expressing surprise, interest, amusement
-Asking, granting, or denying permission
Name of the course textbook
Real Talk 1 by Lida Baker & Judith Tankau
The Post-Test is worth ___% of the final grade for the course
The Post-Test is worth 20% of the final grade for the course
If you have not touched base with the teacher about an absence or missing work, what will be your grade for all missed assignments?
If you have not touched based with the teacher about an absence or missing work, your grade for all missed assignments will be 0.
What do you think we might explore in Chapter 8 Doing the Right Thing?
Answers will vary.
Morals
Being honest
Telling the truth vs. lying
Two objectives (goals) of the course
1) demonstrate correct stress and intonation patterns;
2) adjust patterns of speech to convey special meaning and emphasis;
3) identify and use new vocabulary in oral production work;
4) employ appropriate body language, word speed, volume, and eye contact during
small group presentations;
5) prepare and deliver well-planned, rehearsed skits and plays;
6) complete small group assignments; and
7) produce spontaneous, unrehearsed speech using the techniques and
Students must earn at least ____% to be considered for the next level
Students must earn at least 80% will be considered for the next level
How much time should you expect to spend doing work OUTSIDE of the live class session?
Homework should not take more than 30 minutes per class period to complete. (There may not be homework for every class.)
Each week, you will also have one hour of asynchronous work to be completed outside of the live class sessions.
Which chapter (theme) are you the most excited about?
Answers will vary.
1 - Talking About Names
2 - Travel
3 - Love & Relationships
4 - Music
5 - Jobs & the Workplace
6 - Health & Diet
7 - Shopping
8 - Doing the Right Thing