Video — The Jungle Book / Sarabande (Mayan Style) – (Wonder of The World 3 of 7)

The Jungle Book / Sarabande (Mayan Style)
(The Piano Guys Wonders of the World Series)

This is the third in the series where The Piano Guys go to one of the 7 Wonders of the World.  In this video, they go to Chichén Itzá on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. The most famous view is of El Castillo, a big Mayan pyramid.

The music is a medley of tunes from the soundtrack to Disney's The Jungle Book. Did you see the bear and the panther in the video? They are two main characters from the movie

Enjoy the video again.


 



You can read more about the New 7 Wonders of the World in simple English here:
New 7 Wonders of the World 

Lesson 9 – Writing Paragraphs

RF
We did with Reading Fluency (RF) practice again with Bi and You. Update your RF Log on Google Sheets.

EWr
We did Extensive Writing (EWr) again. The topic this time was my favorite music artist. How many words could you write? Could you reach your best score? Update your EWr Log on Google Sheets.

Writing Paragraphs
We learned about writing paragraphs. Writing good paragraphs is foundational to writing essays and other academic writing.

In the handout, we learned about the parts of a paragraph, and then about topic sentences and supporting sentences. 

For next week, finish the handout (topic sentences, writing supporting sentences). 


If you were absent, you can download the handouts by clicking on the link below.
RW2 Lesson 9 Handout


Quizlet

We took a quiz on the NAWL 3 set. Next week, there will be a paper quiz on the NAWL 1-3 set with a time limit. I recommend using the Test took on Quizlet. Take the test several times to prepare.

Homework
Follow the instructions on the handouts. Follow the steps below for the task on p. 3 (2~3) and the final task (3~5) on page 4. 

1. Log in to Google Drive.
2. Create a new file in Google Docs.
3. Give it the title your name + RW2 + L09 (ex., Junko Saito RW2 L09).
4. Share it with me at my Rikkyo email address.
5. Due 11/30 21:59.

Blog
Write a new blog post. The topic is My favorite music artist. Due 12/1 21:59.

Video — The Mission / How Great Thou Art - The Piano Guys (Wonder of The World 2 of 7)

The Mission / How Great Thou Art 
(The Piano Guys Wonders of the World Series)

This is the second in the series where The Piano Guys go to one of the 7 Wonders of the World.  In this video, they go to the Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). They also visit Iguazu Falls near the border of Argentina. 

The music is a mashup (mix) of two tunes. One is called Gabriel's Oboe. It is the most famous music from the soundtrack of the movie The Mission. The setting of the movie is at Iguazu Falls. It is a wonderful movie and I strongly recommend it. It has a beautiful theme about love (not romantic). I cry every time I see it. The other music is a Christian hymn called How Great Thou Art.

Enjoy the video again.


 

You can read more about the New 7 Wonders of the World in simple English here:
New 7 Wonders of the World 

Lesson 8 – Getting Ready to Write

RF
We began again with Reading Fluency (RF) practice. Update your RF Log on Google Sheets.


EWr
We did Extensive Writing (EWr) again. How many words could you write? Could you reach your best score? Update your EWr Log on Google Sheets.

Getting Ready to Write
We learned about preparing for writing. Follow the instructions on the handouts. Follow the steps below for the final task on page 4. 

1. Log in to Google Drive.
2. Create a new file in Google Docs.
3. Give it the title your name + RW2 + L08 (ex., Junko Saito RW2 L08).
4. Share it with me at my Rikkyo email address.
5. Due 11/23 21:59.

Blog Comments

From the list of student blogs on the right side of this blog, find the student who is one above you on the list and go to their blog. Read their blog post and leave a comment.
Due 11/24 23:59

If you haven't written your Typhoon Memory blog post, do it today.

Quizlet

Whenever you have free time in class or free time outside of class (e.g., waiting for a train or bus), study vocabulary.

Next week we will have a quiz on the NAWL 3 set. Study. If you got less than 85% on previous quizzes, you should study those sets also.

ER (graded readers)

Another way to use your free time is to read graded readers. Don't forget to take the quiz on MReader when you finish a book to get credit.

Video — Kung Fu Piano: Cello Ascends (The Piano Guys – Wonders of the World Series)

Kung Fu Piano: Cello Ascends 
(The Piano Guys Wonders of the World Series)

This is the first in the series where The Piano Guys go to one of the 7 Wonders of the World.  In this video, they go to the Great Wall of China. Enjoy the video again.






You can read more about the New 7 Wonders of the World in simple English here:
New 7 Wonders of the World 

Lesson 7 – Formatting

RF
We began again with Reading Fluency (RF) practice. Update your RF Log on Google Sheets.


EWr
You did Extensive Writing (EWr) again. How many words could you write? Could you reach your best score? Update your EWr Log on Google Sheets.


Quizlet
You took the NAWL 1 Test again. If your score was less than 85%, you should study the set more.

Next week's quiz will be on the NAWL 2 set.

Document Formatting
We are using the steps in Chapter 2 of Becoming a Better Writer on formatting. Follow these steps to create your document.

1. Log in to Google Drive.
2. Open your your RW2 L06 file from Lesson 6.
3. Share your document with your partner.
4. Follow the formatting steps in Chapter 2.
5. Due 11/11 23:59.

Peer Review
Read your partner's L06 homework and give feedback for formatting AND content including any mistakes you might find.
Due 11/15 21:59.

Revise
After you receive feedback from your partner, revise any mistakes.
Due 11/17 21:59.

Video — I Won't Give Up (Jayesslee Cover of Jason Mraz)

I Won't Give Up (Jayesslee Cover of Jason Mraz)
Jayesslee is the artist who sang the Gangnam Style cover we watched before. Jayesslee means J S Lee. Their names are Janice (Jay for J) and Sonia (Ess for S) and their last name is Lee. I love their harmonies. It must have been difficult to perform this on one take at the beach.

See the lyrics below the video.

I Won't Give Up

Jason Mraz

When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?

Well I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love, I'm still looking up

And when you're needing your space, to do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting, to see what you find

'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not and who I am

I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up, still looking up.

I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved)
God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)

I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love, I'm still looking up