Monday, October 7, 2013

Reading Practice

Happy Monday Civics Students!


Here are the instructions for class today (if you're not taking a test).

1) Go to this website: http://www.marshalladulteducation.org/reading-skills-for-todays-adult

2) Choose a story and click on it.

3) Write down the story's title and the vocabulary words they give you on your reading worksheet.

4) First reading: Read the story through once while timing yourself

5) Second reading: Read to the story while listening to it at the same time (press the play button in the box at the top left corner of the window)

6) Third reading: Read at your normal pace (no timer, no sound)

7) Write down the answers to the Understanding questions 1-7 on your worksheet.

Optional instructions:
*Choose one of the Writing practice questions and answer it on a blank sheet of paper from your notebook.

8) If time, get a new worksheet and start another story.




Thursday, June 27, 2013

Minnesota State Symbols!

Happy Thursday, Civics Class!

Today we will be working on reading, listening, and reading comprehension skills from a neat website that has lots to offer for reading practice.

Here's the link to the story, I will post the website where you can find all the readings at the bottom of the page. Ask Rachel, John, or Christie any questions you may have!

More readings here

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Clothing for a Job Interview

What kind of clothes would you wear to a job interview?  Look at the pictures below.  

Good or bad?

Good or bad?

Good or bad?

Good or bad?

Good or bad?

Good or bad?

Good or bad?

Good or bad?


What would you wear to a job interview?  Please click "comments" to answer.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Customer Service

Watch these videos. Is this good customer service?


Have you experienced bad customer service? Comment below.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Bigger, Faster, Cheaper

I like the red car because it is faster than my car.

                 

This bicycle is smaller than my bicycle.

               

Do you want a faster car? Do you want a bigger house? Why? 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Imperative Statements

What are some imperative statements you can make about these pictures?

Picture #1:
 

Picture #2:

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Explore Saint Paul College

http://www.saintpaul.edu/prospectivestudents/Pages/default.aspx
  • What would you like to study at this college?
    • Click on Programs & Degrees, then click on a letter in the alphabet to find one that interests you
    • Examples: Auto Body Repair, Music, Baking, Home Health Aide
  • Who would like a job doing that kind of work
    • Example: Music - someone who enjoys music and has musical talent
  • Where is Saint Paul College? 
    • Can you find the address?
    • Can you find the phone number?
    • Hint: check the bottom of the page
  • Why would someone choose to go to college? Why not?