DOWNLOAD LINK FOR ENGLISH PRETEST 1

Below is the donwload link for the English Pretest sheets which you had yesterday. Don't forget to spread the link or the file to your cclassmates. Wassalam.

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MODIFIERS EXERCISE

A. CORRECT IT!

i.Using a variety of pedagogical techniques, the students were taught grammar.

ii.More beautiful and one of the rarest, my brother bought an African cat.

iii.Challenging and difficult, Rudi decided to take the tasks.

iv.When in third grade, my mother went back to college.

v.Doing my assignments, my cat ignored me.

 

B.  COMPLETE THE SENTENCES!

when buying your first car,….

upon arriving at the train station,….

working diligently on the project,….

running to catch the train,….

when only seven years old,….

 

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TRIAL UKBM FOR 12 GRADERS: MODIFIERS

A. Previously, we have discussed how to differentiate between phrase and clause. Now, to refresh your memory,  the following exercise needs to be done. Decide whether the following are clauses or phrases!

For example:
the children yelled - clause
into the room - phrase

1. arriving at the store
2. Gina came into the store
3. although I could not play
4. The running water
5. from earlier centuries
6. before a hurricane occurs
7. during the rainy season
8. I took a quick jog
9. after I walked the path
10. through the winter months

B. Next, you are going to review your understanding on how Complex sentence and Simple sentence differ. Combine these paired-up sentences to be a one-clause sentence. Then, underlined the Subject and the Predicate of the newly-formed sentence!

E.g .                       The boy was looking at the mirror. He was possessed by an apparition.

ANSWER:          The boy possessed by an apparation was looking at the mirror.

1.       The corruptor was exhausted after 7 hours of interview. He was accused of stealing million worth of assets.
2.       A young lady is holding a baby. He was just born yesterday.
3.       The interviewer asked several questions. They were regarding to the vacant position.
4.       The criminal is sent to the prison. It is known as the “most dangerous” place on earth.
5.       A hero had passed away yesterday. He was holding some prestigious emblems.

C. Underline each misplaced modifier.  If a sentence is correct, write correct. If it’s WRONG, correct it!

E.g. The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package. WRONG

ANSWER:  The messenger who delivered the package spoke to the receptionist.

1.     Reaching the menu, Hugh decided to have the steak again. _________________

2.    Finishing the dishes, we were ready to relax. _________________

3.    Sailing into port, my grandfather stood at the wheel of his beautiful new boat. _________

4.    Soaring gracefully over the treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view. ________

5.    Badly frightened, the puppy cowered under the porch. _________________

  

D.   These sentences contain misplaced modifiers. Rewrite each sentence correctly.

             E.g.   Piled up next to the washer, I began doing the laundry.

      ANSWER:  I began doing the laundry which piled up next to the washer.

      1.   While talking on the phone, the doorbell rang.
________________________________________________________________________
2.      I like to listen to rock music doing my homework.
________________________________________________________________________
3.      Swinging wildly through the trees, the children were delighted by the monkeys.
________________________________________________________________________
4.      Running across the floor, the rug slipped and I lost my balance.
________________________________________________________________________
5.      Spending way too much money on his old car, Fred’s salary just wasn’t enough.
________________________________________________________________________
 

E. Finally, pay attention to some combination of sentences below, then do the what is asked!

       Statement 1: Marlo watched a hilarious comedy show.

       Statement 2: Marlo could barely hold back his laughter.

Which sentence combination avoids a misplaced modifier?

A. Watching the hilarious comedy show, Marlo could barely hold back his laughter.

B. Watching the hilarious comedy show, Marlo’s laughter could barely be held back.

C. Marlo’s laughter could barely be held back watching the hilarious comedy show.

D. Marlo watched a hilarious comedy show barely holding back his laughter. 

Statement 1: Jamie played the best game of his life.

Statement 2: Jamie could not contain his excitement.

Which sentence combination contains a misplaced modifier?

     A. Since Jamie played the best game of his life, he could not contain his excitement.
     B. Jamie could not contain his excitement because he played the best game of his life.
     C. Playing the best game of his life, Jamie’s excitement could not be contained.
     D. Unable to contain his excitement, Jamie played the best game of his life. 

#Good Luck#

WEBINAR

 

What is a Webinar?

Short for Web-based seminar, it is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web using video conferencing software. A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements -- the ability to give, receive and discuss information. Contrast with Webcast, in which the data transmission is one way and does not allow interaction between the presenter and the audience (http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/W/Webinar.html).

 

Here is a chance for you to participate in a Webinar:

Greetings from the Regional English Language Office (RELO), U.S. Embassy Jakarta!Our 16^th webinar course entitled Shaping the Way We Teach English. The 6 online seminars of the course will be related to English Teaching Forum and are intended for teachers of English or future teachers of English around the world.

The series will run from April 22 to July 1, 2015. Each 90-minute webinar will be held every other Wednesday at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Washington, DC. Please check http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html for the time in your region.

Your computer must have Adobe Flash Player, which comes pre-installed on most computers worldwide. If prompted to do so, you may download the free player at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Please note that we only have 75 slots available. It is on a first come, first serve basis. Participants who attend 4 out of the 6 webinars will receive e-certificates from Regional English Language Office in Jakarta. Participants are encouraged to join the associated Ning (http://www.shapingenglish.ning.com) to participate in discussions, view or download video and other materials from the sessions, and access recordings of the webinars.

Viewing sessions are also available. If you are a representative from your institution (an English Department, a Language Center, MGMP, etc.) you might want to consider being a viewing host and invite other teachers to join. This allows many more teachers to participate. We’re enclosing Viewing Session Guide for further information. Please indicate this if you’d like to be a viewing host.

If you are interested in participating in these webinars please send an email to relojakarta@state.gov by Friday, April 10, 2015.

Please Note! Please send your email with the following information:

FIRST NAME:

LAST NAME:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

INSTITUTION/CITY:

MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:

INDIVIDUAL OR VIEWING HOST:

Shaping the Way We Teach English Webinar Course 16 Schedule:

The 8AM Schedule (Washington D.C. time)

What Happened to Listening? Practical Tips for Increasing Listening Practice Time Presenter: Kevin McCaughey	Wednesday April 22, 2015 8:00-9:30am EDT
Spoken Grammar and Its Role in the English Language Classroom Presenter: Amanda Hilliard	Wednesday May 6, 2015 8:00-9:30am EDT
Going Green: Merging Environmental Education and Language Instruction Presenter: Staci Hauschild	Wednesday May 20, 2015 8:00-9:30am EDT
Rock and Roll English Teaching Presenter: Tim Robinson	Wednesday June 3, 2015 8:00-9:30am EDT
Introducing the New English Teaching Forum Presenter: FORUM team	Wednesday June 17, 2015 8:00-9:30am EDT
Talking to Learn across Cultures and Communities Presenter: Spencer Salas	Wednesday, July 1, 2015 8:00-9:30am EDT

 

 

The 1PM Schedule (Washington D.C. time)

What Happened to Listening? Practical Tips for Increasing Listening Practice Time Presenter: Kevin McCaughey	Wednesday April 22, 2015 1:00-2:30pm EDT
Spoken Grammar and Its Role in the English Language Classroom Presenter: Amanda Hilliard	Wednesday May 6, 2015 1:00-2:30pm EDT
Going Green: Merging Environmental Education and Language Instruction Presenter: Staci Hauschild	Wednesday May 20, 2015 1:00-2:30pm EDT
Rock and Roll English Teaching Presenter: Tim Robinson	Wednesday June 3, 2015 1:00-2:30pm EDT
Introducing the New English Teaching Forum Presenter: FORUM team	Wednesday June 17, 2015 1:00-2:30pm EDT
Talking to Learn Across Cultures and Communities Presenter: Spencer Salas	Wednesday, July 1, 2015 1:00-2:30pm EDT

 

Sincerely,

Regional English Language Office (RELO)

U. S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia

 

Hello February 2015

Kia ora kotou!

Today is the 21 of February 2015. By Monday, I have to submit my abstract to one of many International conferences about the Teaching of English somewhere around Asia.

Yes, this February I am going to talk about participating in International Conferences as a means to develop ourselves professionally.

Have you ever given a thought about participating in some International conferences such as the ones held by English Teacher Association in Indonesia (TEFLIN), in Malaysia (MELTA), in Cambodia (CAMTESOL), or in Southeast Asia (Asia TEFL)? How ambitious is the idea of participating in one of those conferences? What is the probability for you to realize it?

I believe that participating in conferences I have mentioned might not be too appealing for most of us. Too many challenges and preparation we have to face and do before we can really participate in one. If you keen on participating but are afraid to do it, I would say 'Challenge your fear'!

First, be aware of your challenges and get ready to address them! If you say that you don't have enough fund to go there, you also have to know that some conferences actually provide travel grant (transportation and accommodation). If you think you don't know how to write an abstract, ask for help. Go to the official websites of the conferences, look at the topics/themes/key subject areas. Look for an example from Google or friends who had participated in the conferences. 

Second, you think you don't have anything to present. Are you familiar with classroom action research (CAR)? Some of you might say no but I will assume that most of you know about it. You have done your CAR and submitted the report to your supervisors or to the Ministry of National Education in your district. Don't you think that more person should know about the results of your research? Go grab the chance, write an abstract!

Third, you don't have a passport yet. It's time for you to make one. If you want to participate in MELTA, CAMTESOL, or Asia TEFL conference, you have to be ready to travel to Malaysia, Cambodia or any countries in Asia. It will be a great chance for you to practice your English when talking to your fellow teachers from around the world. 

Finally, seek support for your principal, fellow teachers, teacher forum (Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran/MGMP), or other relevant institutions. The support might be a financial or mental support. Just be positive about any challenges you might encounter when looking for this kind of support. 

Well, do you have any questions about the above tips? Write to me. Or do you have some experiences of participating in one of the conferences? Share your story! It will be awesome to hear from you.

Note:
I am attaching a list of potential conferences in 2015. You might have a think about one of them and good luck!

 

Potential Conferences to attend in 2015:

What	Where	When	Important dates and requirements
1. MELTA 2015	The Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	1 – 3 June 2015	Submission of Abstract & Biodata: 28 February 2015 Notification of Acceptance: 1 April 2015 Registration & Payment: 1 May 2015 Submission of Full Paper: 1 May 2015 Presenters must submit a proposal containing a 250-word abstract of their presentations and a 50-word biodata (include email address). Presentations selected for the conference must not have their conceptual content changed substantially after acceptance. The lead presenter is responsible for informing the co-presenter(s) of all correspondence received. Presenters should check the http://con2015.melta.org.my for updates. All presenters must complete the registration process by 1 May 2015, failing which the submitted abstract will be considered withdrawn.
2. 62nd TEFLIN International Conference 2015	Sanur Paradise Hotel, Bali , Indonesia	14 – 16 September 2015	Abstract submission deadline: 1 January – 31 March 2015. Acceptance notification: 10th April 2015. Registration and payment 1 April 2015 – 1 July 2015. The abstract should consist of 250 words with the title at the top of the page and the name of the presenter(s) and their affiliation below the title on the right. Biographical data should not exceed 100 words and should be written on a separate page in the third person. Thirty minutes are allotted for a research paper presentation, and sixty minutes for a workshop or colloquium.
3. ALAA/ ALANZ/ ALTANZ 2015 Learning in a Multilingual World	The Research Centre for Languages and Cultures at the University of South Australia-ADELAIDE	30 November – 2 December 2015	The deadline for submitting abstracts is 28 February 2015. Abstracts should be single-spaced, use a 12-point font, and employ italics rather than underlining (except for URL addresses). Papers are 20 minute lecture-style presentations followed by 10 minutes for questions/responses. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words, including no more than 2-3 key references if desired. Posters consist of a display of material on (no more than) one A0-sheet poster. Posters will be displayed at designated times throughout the conference with scheduled opportunities for the presenters to discuss the material with interested individuals. Your abstract should be no more than 250 words, including no more than 2-3 key references if desired.
4. TESOL International Association Regional Conference 2015	National Institute of Education Singapore	3-5 December 2015	Theme: Excellence in Language Instruction: Supporting Classroom Teaching and Learning Proposal deadline: 15 April 2015