on the other hand, however , by contrast, similarly, in addition

We are now writing paragrpahs using transition words that either signal the reader how the next sentence will relate to what you just said (beginning of sentence), or will help your reader follow your meaning or logic (middle of sentence).

Using transitional words and phrases
helps papers read more smoothly, and at the same time allows the reader to flow more smoothly from one point to the next.

Transitions enhance logical organization and understandability
and improve the connections between thoughts. They indicate relations,
whether within a sentence, paragraph, or paper.

This list illustrates categories of "relationships" between ideas,followed by words and phrases that can make the connections:


Here is a great website with transitional words and phrases:

http://www.studygs.net/wrtstr6.htm

 

In the ESL Lab

Our class is hard at work learning English in the lab.

Our Level 4A Class! (8/27- 10/18)

Thanks to Camila for these photos! More class photos to come.

 

Great News Source- The New York Times (Global/Online)

The New York Times (online) is a wonderful place to read the most current world news and some pretty fascinating articles, too! Here is the link to the newspaper and to an interesting article I stumbled across. Feel free to give your opinion about the newspaper, or this article about music lessons. Just make a comment below.

New York Times



NY Times Article: Early Music Lessons Have Longtime Benefits

Dreams for the Future

Where will you be five years from today?

I am excited to talk about this week's lessons regarding school and careers. Many of you would like to go to school to explore, start, or transition to a new career/job. This website California Career Cafe will guide you to:

Identify Your Strengths and Talents

Match Your Personality to Careers

Use Your Learning Style

Be a Great Student

Make Math Matter

Set Goals

So give this website a try. It is a really fun way to learn more about yourself and set goals- something we could all use a litttle help with.

Instructions:

1) Click here on this link below to begin with the main page and watch the video!

California Career Cafe
(http://www.cacareercafe.com/get-started/)

2) Follow the steps in each of the 6 areas.

3) After you finish, please come back here to comment on your experience.

What did you learn?
Was this website helpful?

Thanks!

 

Study Ideas for Unit 1 Test (Thursday)

Hello Class! Thanks for showing up each day and being such wonderful students.

We have Unit 1 Test on Thursday (tomorrow). You can study for this by reviewing your student books and workbooks.

Another great idea is to go  to the Ventures Arcade Website (see the link on the right- one of the first few links). Remember to go to the PURPLE color (Level 4) and Unit 1. It's a fun way to review and learn. Here is the link also: http://cambridge.org/venturesarcade

Have fun!