Tuesday's Assignment

Today, we continue learning about healthcare practitioners through listening to a voicemail.

What would you do if you got this voicemail?

Much of medical communications these days rides on digital technology!

Here are your tasks:
1. Role play: Scheduling a Medical Appointment

2. Listen to this voicemail.  Then write down the following information:

1. Addressee
2. Contact number
3. Doctor’s name
4. New Appointment date/time
5. Old Appointment

3. Take dictation of the voicemail and publish it.

2. information from the voicemail

Addressee: Sam

Contact number: 416-490-1540
Doctor’s name: Clare Rogers<<Canagarajah
New Appointment date/time: Thursday Jun. 15th, 3:15 P.M.<<3:50 p.m.
Old Appointment: Friday

3. dictation

Hi! This message is for Sam from Dr. Clare Rogers'<<Canagarajah's office.

I'm calling to inform you that your appointment for this Friday has been rescheduled to Thursday Jun. 15th, at 3:15 p.m.<<3:50 p.m.

And if you're unable to make that time, please call us back at 416-490-1540.

Have a good day. Bye!

Monday's Assignment

Welcome back! Hope everybody's feeling well this week, when we'll be considering the topic of healthcare practitioners!

Where do you go to fill your prescriptions? What's your favourite pharmacist?
Do you also buy milk, eggs, chocolate, hairspray, and greeting cards there?

Here are your tasks:

1. Vocabulary: At the Pharmacy
1. Write down some new words.
2. Use them in sentences, and have a partner check them with you.
2. Role play: Consulting a Pharmacist 
1. Practise aloud by yourself.
2. Practise aloud with a partner.
3. Record on audioboom.com.
3. Write a brief report on Friday's field trip.
1. Interview and quote at least one of your classmates who went.
2. Include a picture of the field trip.

1. Vocabulary

to fill a prescription: I went to Shoppers to fill a prescription for my headache.
pharmacist: The pharmacist told me that this medicine cannot be taken when you are pregnant.
dosage:  The dosage of this drug is 2 capsules 3 times a day, with meal.
overdose: If you take an overdose of a drug, it will cause serious side effects.

2. Role play    

voice from Lucy Zhao & Helen Gao

3. Version 1:

Field trip of IEP Conference

    Last Friday, our class went to 13th IEP Conference downtown. I went there by subway. I took route 4 first, then changed to route 1. I got off at the Union Station. There were many exits, and I felt confoused with them. When I reached at Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), I found that it was the South Building of MTCC. But the Conference was in the North Building! I followed the signs, passed a path which connected two buidings. The path was on level 4, I could see railways and CN Tower though the beautiful purple and yellow glasses of the path. 

    Finally, I arrived Conference. It was already 10:20 A.M.. After the registration, I met some classmates in the lobby. I listened the Engineering Session with Helen Huang, and went to the marketplace for job informations. I learned that it was very important having the licenses and Canadian education experiences. After that, we enjoyed the light lunch and took happy pictrues together.

Version 2:

Field Trip of IEP Conference

Last Friday, our class went to the 13th IEP Conference downtown. I went there by subway. I took routeLine 4 first, and then changed to routeLine 1. I got off at the Union Station. There were many exits, and I felt confoused with them. When I reached at Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), I found that itI was at the South Building of MTCC. But the Conference was in the North Building! I followed the signs, and passedtook athe path which connected the two buildings. The path was on Level 4, so I could see railways and CN Tower through the beautiful purple and yellow glasses of the path. 

Finally, I arrived at the Conference. It was already 10:20 A.M..a.m. After the registration, I met some of my classmates in the lobby. I listened to the Engineering Session with Helen Huang, and went to the Marketplace for job informations. I learned that it was very important havingto have the licenses and a Canadian education experiences. After that, we enjoyed thea light lunch and took some happy pitcrues together.   

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CONJUNCTIONS

S1, (fanboys) S2

FANBOYS ...
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

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DC, IC. 

IC DC.
DC=dependent clause; IC=independent clause

Word search :)))

Today's feedback

from Brenda

from Joseph

Friday's Assignment

Welcome back! TGIF! Anyone going for a walk in the park on the weekend?

Is this cartoon funny? Discuss with a partner.

So, here are your tasks:

1. Read this page, and identify one major response you would like to see from Torontonians (e.g. I would like more people to go outdoors/take more iPhone pictures/play computer games/walk their dogs). Discuss it with 2 partners.
1. Create a table on 6 facts about the parks of Toronto.
2. Create a poster that includes your table of facts.
3. Read your classmates’ blogs and leave your comment on each.
2. Find your home on the Parks & Trails Map. Is it on the front or back side of the map?

                  

     

1.Poster

2.Map

    

Tuesday's Assignment

Okay, what do you do when you're really cold? Like in winter.

What can you do when you're really hot?

If you don't know what Zumba is, have a look.

Here are your tasks:

1. Find some “Zumba” courses in this guide book. Discuss your interests with a partner.
2. Role play: Learning to Dance
1. Do it by yourself first.
2. Practise with a partner.
3. Record your audio with your partner on Audioboom or Chirbit.
3. Open the Fun Guide again. Write down 5 activities, with their codes, that you and your family might like to register for.

1.“Zumba” courses

Zumba® – This is a Latin inspired Cardio Dance class.
Zumba® Toning – This is a Latin inspired Body Sculpting class using light weights.
Zumba® GOLD – This is a Latin inspired, low impact, Cardio Dance class for Older Adults.
Zumba® KIDS – This is a Latin inspired Cardio Dance class for Children.
                       
 Parkway Forest CC:                                  Day         Time                     Start      Code
Zumba GOLD® 19 yrs+ $37/9 wks           Mon          9:30am-10:30am     Sep 28    2785265

2.

3.5 activities                                           Day         Time                     Start      Code

Oriole CC:
Cartooning 6-8 yrs Free/9 wks                    Sun          9am-10am              Jan 10    2758706
Sports Fun T.O. 6-7 yrs Free/9 wks            Sat          3:15pm-4:15pm       Jan 9     2758671
Parkway Forest CC:
Keyboarding 6-8 yrs $41/9 wks                   Mon       5:30pm-6pm           Jan 4          2758702
                                                                    Mon       6:30pm-7pm           Jan 4          2785705
                                                                    Fri         5pm-5:30pm            Jan 8           2768998
                                                                    Fri         6pm-6:30pm           Jan 8           2768999
Painting 6-8 yrs $41/9 wks                           Wed      4pm-4:45pm           Jan 6           2769003
Table Tennis 19 yrs+ Free/9 wks                  Wed      8pm-9:30pm           Jan 6           2769074

Monday's Assignment

Welcome bbbback! Winters can be long. What can you do in this frigid city?

Where's this? Recognize anyone? Me neither, LOLs!

Here are your tasks:

1. What are some things you could do in the winter? Do this exercise.
2. Sign up for this activity.
3. Check out the Fun Guide (other than North York), and identify 
1. the activities at Oriole Community Centre, 
2. your nearest rec centre, 
3. seniors’ benefits under the Welcome Policy.
4. What information is needed to register your family in a City program?
1. Discuss with a partner.
2. Write notes--any registration numbers, course codes, start date, etc.
3. Have your partner check the accuracy of details.
4. Publish the details.
5. With a partner, practise and perform this role play: Planting

                          

1. Skating Safely

What is a favourite winter activity? Skating
How thick should the ice be? 6 inches
Should you ever go skating on a pond alone? No
Where is the safest place to go skating? Skating rink
How should you dress for outdoor skating? Warm socks, a hat, and lots of layers of clothing
When is the busiest time to go skating? Weekend
When might the ice rink be temporarily closed during the winter? After extreme weather like rain or hail

3. Fun Guide
   1.the activities at Oriole CC: Arts, Clubs/General Interest, Preschool, Sports, Youth/Leadership,

   2.nearest rec centre: Parkway Forest CC (55 Forest Manor Rd, 416-392-6383)
   3.seniors’ benefits: Enjoy the following special rates and discounts for 60 plus adults: 

      A 50% discount off the regular price of adult recreation programs
      Special rates at all municipal golf courses
      Discounted ferry tickets to theToronto Islands (for adults 65 plus)
      Special rates for older adult groupspermitting facilities and sports fields.

4. Notes                                                                 Day    Time                                Start      Code

   1.Dance: Hip Hop 6-8 yrs $41/9 wks                  Sat      3:30pm-4pm                   Jan 9     2768989

   2.Painting 6-8 yrs $41/9 wks                               Wed   4pm-4:45pm                   Jan 6     2769003

   3.Gym Time Family6 yrs+ Free/9 wks                 Sun     10:30am-12:30pm          Jan 10    2769080