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East Oakland is a dangerous place on Halloween! 

If I wore a costume, I would be a ______________ .

The Grim Reaper

He came late.

But who wants the Grim Reaper to be on time?

Shiver My Timbers!

Avast mates!

Any landlubbers without costumes will be keelhauled.

Ok, don't worry.

Just tell me what you would be if you wore a costume on Halloween.

"If I wore a costume, I would be a ____________." 

Monday October 30th

Call me and tell me what you did on Sunday afternoon. Please leave a message that is one to two minutes long.

Also, don't forget to wear a costume to class tomorrow.

Happy Halloween!

Wednesday's Homework October 25th

The fourth game of the 2006 World Series is scheduled for later this afternoon.

What sport am I writing about?

If you guesssed "baseball", you are correct.

Many people say that baseball is the national sport of the United States.

Call and leave me a message. Tell me if baseball is popular in your country.

Then tell me about the national sport of your country.

Finally, tell me what sport you like the best. Give me several reasons why you like that sport.

Tuesday's Homework October 24th

In the story we are reading, there is a problem.

Tell me about the problem. How do you think Skiff, Walt and Madge will solve the problem.

Don't forget to tell me (and spell) your name. Your message should be between one and two minutes long.

Monday's Homework October 23rd

Call and tell me what you did on Sunday.

Remember to use the past tense.

Homework for Thursday, October 19

You don't have to call me today.

Instead, please read the first two sections of the story,"Wolf." Then, please complete the written exercises on Page 18,19,20 and 21.

Practice reading your answers out loud. I will ask you to read them to your classmates tomorrow.

Thanks,
Richard

Wednesday, October 18 Homework

Call me a tell me about an unforgettable experience that you have had.

Don't forget to leave your name. Your message should be between one and two minutes long.

Homework for Wednesday, October 18

Call me a tell me about an unforgettable experience that you have had.

Don't forget to leave your name. Your message should be between one and two minutes long.

Tuesday's Homework

We are studying the present perfect.

Call and ask me ten questions using the present perfect.

I hope you haven't forgotten to include your name and information about where and when you study.

Wednesday's Homework

Call me and tell me about your best friend.

Tell me why you like them. Describe them. What qualities make them special.

Please don't forget to identify yourself. Spell your name. Speak slowly and clearly. Your message should be between one and two minutes long.

Tuesday's Homework

Today we read the first part a Jack London short story. In the story, Walt and Madge find a lost dog on their front yard.

Do you think they like dogs?

How about you, do you like dogs?

If you like dogs, please tell me why.

If you don't like dogs, explain why you don't like them.


Your message should be longer than one minute and shorter than two minutes. Please don't forget to identify yourself.

Enjoy the first game of the American League Championship Series.

Go Oakland!

Monday's Homework

Call me and tell me an interesting story about something that happenned to you today. Use the past tense.

Talk for more than one minute.

Please remember to introduce yourself and tell me when and where you study.

Thanks!

Thursday's Homework

We are going to the Job Fair tomorrow. We are also planning to visit the Oakland Museum. The Oakland Museum is very close to the main branch of the Oakland Library. Bring your library registration form and two pieces of identification so that you can get a library card after the Job Fair.

At Job Fair you will have an opportunity to speak to many employers. What questions will you ask them.

Think about a job you would like to have this year. Call me and tell me what kind of job you would like to have. P

retend that I am an employer and that I am offering exactly the kind of job you want. Ask me ten questions about the job.

Don't forget to include your name and the other usual information (where you study, etc.)

Wednesday's Homework

Please call and tell me when you are going to get your library card.

Tell me why having a library card is important to you.

Did you use a library before you came to the United States? Tell me about it.

Don't forget to give me the usual information (your name, where you study, etc.)

Your message should be longer than one minute and shorter than two minutes.

Thanks

Tuesday's Homework Assignment

Call me and tell me ten thing that you do. They can be things that you always do or that you sometimes do or even things that you rarely do.

After you tell me what you do, ask me a question (use the simple present tense).

Remember, you will be telling me about ten things you do and you will be asking me ten questions to see if I also do those things.

Try to include what, where, when, why, how much, how many, how long, and how often questions. You can also ask some yes/no questions.

Remember to spell your name and tell me when and where you study.

Monday's Homework

It's about the weather.

Call me and tell me about today's weather. You can describe the weather and tell how it affected you. You will probably use the past tense in this part of the call.

Then, tell me what you think the weather will be like tomorrow. You will probably use the future or substitute future for this part of the call.

Please tell me where you got your information about the weather and if this is how you usually get weather information.

Don't forget to include the usual information about who you are, where you study, etc.

I'm waiting for your call.