Detailed Schedule | English I

Week 1	Jun. 4	Unit 1: 1A Consuming Passions Reading Straightforward pp. 6–7 Unit 1 grammar review p. 164 In-Class Writing Unit 1 grammar review and drawing of high school favorite spot Fun Questionnaire "Who Is He/She?" Paragraph Homework: E-mail me your seven verb tense form (list and descriptions on Straightforward p. 7) sentences that you've collected from The Loom.
	Jun. 5	Unit 1: 1A Consuming Passions Reading Straightforward pp. 6–7 Leisure Interests or Hobbies Scottish Rugby (official site) Starfleet (The International Star Trek Fan Association) Dan Gilbert, "The Surprising Science of Happliness," TED (2004; video clip with interactive transcript, 21:20 min.) CV CV Guide, University of Pennsylvania Corinne Mills, "How do you make sure your CV is saying the right things about you?," The Guardian (2013) "The dos and don'ts of CV writing," The Economist (2001) Peter Newfield, "Resume Dos and Don'ts," UC Berkeley "'Weird' hobbies turn off recruiters," BBC (2003) In-Class Writing: Verb tenses drill/review
	Jun. 6	Unit 1: 1B Unusual Pastimes Reading Straightforward p. 8 Storm Chasing Storm Track (severe weather discussion forum) Storm Chasers, Discovery David Levithan, Every Day (2012) pp. 1–47 (Day 5994–Day 5995) Discussion: (unusual pastimes) Students interview friends and family whether they have an unusual pastime and bring this information to share with class as we talk about this topic in the coursebook readings.
Week 2	Jun. 11	Unit 1: 1B Unusual Pastimes Reading Straightforward p. 9 Guerilla Gardening Ron Finley, "A Guerilla Gardener in South Central LA," TED (video clip with interactive transcript, 10:46 min.) 'Guerrilla Gardeners' Tackle Urban Eyesores, Voice of America (2010; video clip, 3:55 min.) Guerrilla Gardening, Richard Reynolds (video clip, 4:22 min.) East London Uncovered: Guerilla Gardening (video clip, 2:23 min.) Laura Sesana, "11 Unusual and Bizarre Hobbies," The Washington Times (2013) Take Up a Hobby! (online quiz; "Just tell us a little about yourself and what you're like, and we'll give you an idea of something stupid to do to occupy your time")
	Jun. 12	Unit 1: 1C Autograph Hunters Reading Straightforward pp. 10–11 Handwriting Personality Profile Allan Kozinn, "Lincoln Scribbled Here: Strokes That Fascinate," The New York Times (2013) David Levithan, Every Day (2012) pp. 48–89 (Day 5996–Day 6001) Student autograph readings
	Jun. 13	No class (Teachers' Day)
Week 3	Jun. 18	Unit 1: 1D Collectors Reading Straightforward pp. 12–13 Barbie Dolls Stamps Butterflies Toy Cars Medals Baseball Cards Postcards
	Jun. 19	Unit 1: 1D Collectors Reading Straightforward pp. 12–13
	Jun. 20	Unit 2: 2A Wildlife Reading Straightforward pp. 16–17 Endangered Birds Quetzal Quetzal, National Geographic The Resplendent Quetzal Helmeted Hornbill Helmeted Hornbill, The Ever So Strange Animal Almanac: A Cacophany of Curious Creatures, Vol. II Rhinoplax vigil (profile) Kiwi Extraordinary Birds, dir. Tom Simon, PBS (2000; video clip, 53:58 min.) David Levithan, Every Day (2012) pp. 90–137 (Day 6002–Day 6005)
Week 4	Jun. 25	Unit 2: 2B Animal Rights Reading Straightforward pp. 18–19 Fox
	Jun. 26	Unit 2: 2B Animal Rights Reading Straightforward pp. 18–19 Alicia Silverstone Helps Uncover the Cruelty of Down, PETA (2012; video clip with optional English captions, 2:43 min.) Testing 1...2...3, PETA (video clip, 3:17 min.) Food, Inc., dir. Robert Kenner (2008; video clip, 1 h. 33:45 min.)
	Jun. 27	Unit 2: 2C Companions Reading Straightforward pp. 20–21 Animal Crackers Francis Henry Egerton Lionel Walter Aldolphous Cooke And Man Created Dog, dir. Pierre de Lespinois, National Geographic (2010; video clip, 1 h. 31:23 min.) Why We Love Cats and Dogs, dir. Ellen Goosenberg Kent, PBS (2009; video clip, 53:49 min.) David Levithan, Every Day (2012) pp. 138–78 (Day 6006–Day 6010) Oral Presentation Karnplu Itthiratanakomol Nirintana Phattarasirikoraphat
Week 5	Jul. 2	Unit 2: 2C Companions Reading Straightforward pp. 20–21 Dogs and Humans The Secret Life of the Dog, dir. Dan Child, BBC (2010; video clip, 58:35 min.) Maria Popova, "The Genius of Dogs: A Dimensional Definition of Human Intelligence," Brain Pickings (2013) Oral Presentation Punnapak Punnasiri (moved to Thursday)
	Jul. 3	Unit 2: 2D Working Animals Reading Straightforward pp. 22–23 Working Dogs, National Geographic (video clip, 3:15 min.) Blackfish trailer (video clip, 2:24 min.) Crufts (dog show) Used to Used to, Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
	Jul. 4	Unit 3: 3A Fashion Statements Reading Straightforward pp. 26–27 David Levithan, Every Day (2012) pp. 179–213 (Day 6011–Day 6017) Oral Presentation Punnapak Punnasiri Kritsada Pasamlee
Week 6	Jul. 9	Unit 3: 3A Fashion Statements Reading Straightforward pp. 26–27 Writing 1 (examples paragraph; 20 points, 1 hour): You will be given topics from which you will choose one to develop into a paragraph. It is useful to take a few minutes before writing to formulate a clear, focused, and engaging topic sentence to begin your paragraph, and outline/organize vivid examples to illustrate and support that topic sentence. Review the basics of paragraph writing and guide to the illustration (example) paragraph in your supplement packet (pp. 1–22 of the Paragraph Writing section) and practice with the exercises provided there. Also, here are additional tips and examples culled from your own in-class writing and from past students' work. Discussion of Writing 1 What Is a Paragraph? On Paragraphs Paragraphs Paragraph Patterns Building a Paragraph (P.I.E.)
	Jul. 10	Unit 3: 3B The Right Look Reading Straightforward pp. 28–29
	Jul. 11	No class (Commencement)
Week 7	Jul. 16	Unit 3: 3C Mirror Images Reading Straightforward pp. 30–31 Body Dysmorphic Disorder Katherine A. Philips, "Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Recognizing and Treating Imagined Ugliness," World Psychiatry (2004) Oral Presentation Chaninart Chattawon Phanurut Peammetta
	Jul. 17	Unit 3: 3C Mirror Images Reading Straightforward pp. 30–31 Miss Representation, dir. Jennifer Siebel Newsom (2012 documentary; video clip, 1 h. 31:54 min.)
	Jul. 18	Unit 3: 3D Model Behavior Reading Straightforward pp. 32–35 Cameron Russell, "Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a model," TED (2012; video clip, 9:38 min.) David Levithan, Every Day (2012) pp. 253–92 (Day 6023–Day 6028) Reading Test 1: Like in the seven practice reading tests in your supplementary packet, you will be given one article to read followed by questions that ask you to demonstrate your comprehension, ability to conceptualize information, and writing skills (that you can express your ideas clearly and effectively in writing). For example, there may be short answer questions, true/false, multiple choice, and fill in the blanks.
Week 8	Jul. 23	No class (Buddhist Lent)
	Jul. 24	No class (Midterm week: July 24–30, 2013)
	Jul. 25	No class (Midterm week: July 24–30, 2013) Reading David Levithan, Every Day (2012) pp. 293–322 (Day 6029–Day 6034 [end])
Week 9	Jul. 30	Midterm Exam (Midterm week: July 24–30, 2013): 2 hours; in class; grammar and vocabulary, external reading: David Levithan's novel Every Day Review grammar Practice
	Jul. 31	Unit 4: 4A Living in Fear Reading Straightforward pp. 36–37 Phobias
	Aug. 1	Unit 4: 4A Living in Fear Reading Straightforward pp. 36–37 Oral Presentation Chonlathep Amorntrakul Suvison Satangkul Final Project: Magazine proposal due (with name list of the Editor-in-Chief and section heads with their contact information)
Week 10	Aug. 6	Unit 4: 4B Bullying Reading Straightforward pp. 38–39 Bullying Terry Gross, "Today's Bullied Teens Subject to 'Sticks And Stones' Online, Too," Fresh Air (2013; with link to audio clip, 45:30 min.) Sian Lloyd, "Hannah Smith death: Father says daughter was victim of cyberbullies," BBC (2013; with video clip, 1:12 min.) What Is Bullying? (video clip, 4:14 min.) Shane Koyczan, "To This Day" (video clip, 7:37 min.) Anti-Bullying ad, family.ca (video clip, 0:40 min.) Oral Presentation Yossomboon Sae-lao Pavinee Na Thalang Bring a number, picture, or quote that reveals something we should know about the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 to share with class. Prepare a short (1–2 minutes) explanation of what the number, picture, or quote is or means that has to do with fear or courage. Group hypnosis at 9:45 a.m. Students who do not wish to experiment with being hypnotized may leave at this point.
	Aug. 7	Unit 4: 4B Bullying Reading Straightforward pp. 38–39
	Aug. 8	Unit 4: 4C The Land of the Brave Reading Straightforward pp. 40–41 Rosa Parks Martin Luther King, Jr. Oral Presentation Wasuthara Kasetpibaln Nongchanok Kittikongnapa
Week 11	Aug. 13	Unit 4: 4C The Land of the Brave Reading Straightforward pp. 40–41 Oral Presentation Nanthakarn Wannago Amporntavee Ung
	Aug. 14	Unit 4: 4D Southern Snakes Reading Straightforward pp. 42–45
	Aug. 15	Unit 5: 5A Modern Art Reading Straightforward pp. 46–47 Damien Hirst Damien Hirst (official site) Damien Hirst, Tate (2012 exhibition) Mark McGowan "Running Tap" (2005) "Running tap art sparks waste row," BBC (2005) Helen Pidd, "Running on Empty," The Guardian (2005) "Mark McGowan--Artist Taxi Driver," StArt Magazine (2012) The Artist Taxi Driver (official site) Oral Presentation Adipa Haruethaiphun Jarasrak Siripin Final Project: Section maps due (with brief description of each section and outline of the contents in the section as well as name list of the staff working in the section and the content they are responsible for)
Week 12	Aug. 20	Unit 5: 5B Priceless! Reading Straightforward pp. 48–49 Oral Presentation Sirarerk Samsen Sarita Seyanon
	Aug. 21	Unit 5: 5C A Good Read Reading Straightforward pp. 50–51
	Aug. 22	Unit 5: 5C A Good Read Reading Straightforward pp. 50–51 Writing 2 (reasons)
Week 13	Aug. 27	Unit 5: 5D Bookworm Reading Straightforward pp. 52–53 Supplementary packet: "English One Reading Supplement" pp. 37–39 Lizzy Davies, "Mona Lisa model's body close to being identified, says Italian art detective," The Guardian (2013) Isla Binne, "Florence tomb opened in search for identity of Mona Lisa," Reuters (2013) Mostafa Heddaya, "Another Day, Another Dubious Mona Lisa Discovery," Hyperallergic (2013) "A Closer Look at the Mona Lisa," Louvre (with accompanying audio) Oral Presentation Monsikran Chotarm Chayapol Klumplee
	Aug. 28	Unit 5: 5D Bookworm Reading Straightforward pp. 52–55
	Aug. 29	Unit 6: 6A The Vote Reading Straightforward pp. 56–57 Reading Test 2: (20 points, 1 hour) Like in the seven practice reading exercises and three practice reading tests in your supplementary packet, you will be given one article to read followed by questions that ask you to demonstrate your comprehension, ability to conceptualize information, and writing skills (that you can express your ideas clearly and effectively in writing). For example, there may be short answer questions, true/false, multiple choice, and fill in the blanks.
Week 14	Sep. 3	Unit 6: 6A The Vote Reading Straightforward pp. 56–57 Oral Presentation Parida Jirawuttinunt Pawina Srithong
	Sep. 4	Unit 6: 6B Women in Politics Reading Straightforward pp. 58–59
	Sep. 5	Unit 6: 6B Women in Politics Reading Straightforward pp. 58–59 Oral Presentation Final Project: Finished layouts due (complete proof pages of the entire magazine)
Week 15	Sep. 10	Unit 6: 6C Politically Incorrect Reading Straightforward pp. 60–61 Oral Presentation
	Sep. 11	Unit 6: 6D Politically Correct Reading Straightforward pp. 62–63 Benjamin Carson, Speech, National Prayer Breakfast (2013; video clip, 27:32 min.)
	Sep. 12	Unit 6: 6D Politically Correct Reading Straightforward pp. 62–65 Writing 3 (description)
Week 16	Sep. 17	Review Reading
	Sep. 18	Review Reading Tenses
	Sep. 19	Student Projects RMC Grant Award Press Conference Tentative Program BRK 302 1. Bruncheon 8:00–9:50 a.m. Arranged by sections 1 and 2. 2. Magazine 1 Presentation 8:00–8:50 a.m. - Section 1 - Section 2 - Section 3 - Section 4 - Section 5 3. Magazine 2 Presentation 9:00–9:50 a.m. - Section 1 - Section 2 - Section 3 - Section 4 - Section 5 4. Awards 9:50–9:55 a.m.
Week 17	Sep. 24	Final Exam (8:30–11:30 a.m.) There are four parts to the final: vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. Review vocabulary in your Straightforward coursebook from units 4–6 and in the supplement packets. Review grammar Review the seven reading practice exercises in the supplement packet Review "Paragraph Writing" in the supplement packet