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GOALS FOR WEEK 1
By the end of this week, you will:
  1. Understand the goals and requirements of this course.
  2. Get to know your classmates and your teacher.
  3. Understand what textbooks, materials, and online systems you need to get for this class.
  4. Take diagnostic tests to make sure you are in the right level.
  5. Practice conversational and academic listening skills.
MONDAY
-NO CLASS:
MLK Day Holiday


 
TUESDAY
NO CLASS

WEDNESDAY
-Welcome presentation
-Review syllabus
-Review website, including listening log

-Listening diagnostic

HOMEWORK
-"Tell Me About Yourself" sheet due Friday
-Review syllabus for short quiz on Friday
-Listening Log #1--due Monday

-Buy textbook from GMU bookstore.
-Set up Pathways online account and start Unit 1 online homework.






THURSDAY
NO CLASS

 


FRIDAY
-Warm-up: Name Game
-Syllabus quiz
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Human treasure hunt
-Speaking diagnostics


HOMEWORK
-Listening Log #1--due Monday

-Buy textbook from GMU bookstore--we'll use it starting Monday!
-Set up Pathways online account and start Unit 1 online homework.



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