OpenCourseWare from the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL, course at the College of Chicago Fall Trimester 2013 Block 1 taught by Mr. Danoff.
Time | Lesson Plan | What Happened in Class |
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9:30 - 10:30 | 1 | Introduce new syllabi
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1 | Reviewed last block's skills
2 | Introduce new syllabi
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10:40 - 12:00 |
1 | Review the Advanced/Integrative task worksheets from last block on "Dark Matter". |
1 | Vocabulary Lesson 8 Matching Race
2 | Review the Advanced/Integrative task worksheets from last block on "Dark Matter".
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12:45 - 14:00 |
1 | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 1 Reading Simulation |
1 | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 1 Reading Simulation 2 | Students fill out their daily Learning Log entry |
14:00 - 15:00 |
1 | English Pronunciation/IPA Elective |
1 | English Pronunciation/IPA Elective
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Homework |
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Time | Lesson Plan | What Happened in Class |
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9:30 - 10:30 | 1 | Review prior day's TOEFL Simulation
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1 | Replay questions introduction
2 | Reviewed yesterday's reading TOEFL Simulation
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10:40 - 12:00 |
1 | Computer Science: Digital Storytelling | Reading/Writing Advanced/Integrative Lesson |
1 | Vocabulary Lesson 8 Multiple Choice Review & Chapter 9 Synonym Matching Race
2 | Continued Reviewing the Advanced/Integrative Reading/Writing worksheet from last block on "Dark Matter".
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12:45 - 14:00 |
1 | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 1 Listening Simulation |
1 | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 1 Listening Simulation
2 | Students fill out their daily Learning Log entry |
14:00 - 15:00 |
1 | Elective | Chicago Guide for ESL Students Project |
1 | Elective | Chicago Guide for ESL Students Project (Download outline from danoff.org [.pdf])
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Homework |
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Time | Lesson Plan | What Happened in Class |
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9:30 - 10:30 | 1 | Review prior day's TOEFL Simulation
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a | Replay Questions Lecture (2 of 3) | 09:30 - 10:37
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10:40 - 12:00 |
1 | Computer Science: Digital Storytelling | Listening Advanced/Integrative Lesson |
b | Lessons 8 - 10 Vocab Practice Quiz | 10:50 - 11:11
c | Note Taking Practice Worksheet 2 | 11:11 - 11:45
d | Reviewed section 3 of yesterday's Listening Simulation | 11:45 - 12:00
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12:45 - 14:00 |
1 | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 1 Writing Simulation |
e | School lunch for Jane's last day at Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi on the 7th floor of the State Street Macy's. | 12:00 - 13:30 f | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 1 Writing Simulation | 13:30 - 14:30 |
14:00 - 15:00 |
1 | Elective | Intermediate Conversation |
1 | Elective | Intermediate Conversation | 14:30 - 15:00
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Homework |
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Time | Lesson Plan | What Happened in Class |
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9:30 - 10:30 | 1 | Review prior day's TOEFL Simulation
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a | Vocab Lessons 8-10 and Replay Questions/Pragmatic Understanding Questions Quiz | 09:30 - 10:05 b | Review yesterday's writing simulation | 10:15 - 11:16
a | Replay Questions Lecture (2 of 3) | 09:30 - 10:37
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10:40 - 12:00 |
1 | Computer Science: Digital Storytelling | Listening Advanced/Integrative Lesson |
b | Lessons 8 - 10 Vocab Practice Quiz | 10:50 - 11:11
c | Note Taking Practice Worksheet 2 | 11:11 - 11:45
d | Reviewed section 3 of yesterday's Listening Simulation | 11:45 - 12:00
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12:45 - 14:00 |
1 | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 1 Writing Simulation |
e | School lunch for Jane's last day at Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi on the 7th floor of the State Street Macy's. | 12:00 - 13:30 f | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 1 Writing Simulation | 13:30 - 14:30 |
14:00 - 15:00 |
1 | Elective | Intermediate Conversation |
1 | Elective | Intermediate Conversation | 14:30 - 15:00
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Homework |
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Time | Lesson Plan | What Happened in Class |
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9:30 - 10:30 | 1 | Review prior day's TOEFL Simulation
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a | Introduce Ordering & Matching Questions (1 of 4) | 09:30 - 10:22 b | Reviewed Vocabulary Lesson 11 homework | 10:30 - 10:40 c | Friday's listening skills and vocab quizzes | 10:40 - 10:50 |
10:40 - 12:00 |
1 | Review yesterday's speaking simulation
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d | Computer Science: Digital Storytelling - Reading Advanced/Integrative Lesson | 10:50 - 12:00
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12:45 - 14:00 |
1 | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 2 Listening Simulation |
e | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 2 Listening Simulation | 12:45 - 14:00 f | Students completed their Learning Logs and we discussed the evening's homework | 14:00 - 14:05 |
14:00 - 15:00 |
1 | English Pronunciation/IPA Elective |
g | English Pronunciation/IPA Elective
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Homework |
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Time | Lesson Plan | What Happened in Class |
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9:30 - 10:30 | 1 | Review prior day's TOEFL Simulation
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a | Warm up: Discussed the cover and subject of the current issue of Today's Chicago Women - 100 Chicago Women of Influence | 09:30 - 09:40 b | Reviewed two questions from Thursday's speaking simulation | 09:40 - 10:20
c | Listening Simulation Review | 10:30 - 10:56
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10:40 - 12:00 |
1 | Computer Science: Digital Storytelling - Listening and Writing Advanced/Integrative Lesson |
d | Computer Science: Digital Storytelling - Listening and Writing Advanced/Integrative Lesson | 11:03 - 12:00
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12:45 - 14:00 |
1 | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 2 Reading Simulation |
e | Barron's TOEFL iBT Model Test 2 Reading Simulation | 12:45 - 14:25
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14:00 - 15:00 |
1 | Elective | Guide to Chicago for ESL Students Guide |
f | Guide to Chicago for ESL Students Guide | 14:20 - 15:15
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Homework |
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Most of the learnig objectives from the lesson plans are courtesy of the College of Chicago.