PROBLEM SOLVING

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Read about Pam and Matt.

Pam is worried about her husband, Matt. Matt doesn’t like to go to the doctor. Today Matt fell when he was moving some boxes. He hit his head and hurt his ankle. Now Matt is dizzy and a little nauseous. His ankle hurts and it’s very swollen. Pam wants to take him to the doctor, but Matt won’t go.

Source: http://elt.oup.com/teachers/stepforward/problemsolving/?cc=global&selLanguage=en&mode=hub

Discuss the following questions with your classmate/s and write your answers in the comment box:

1. What is Pam’s problem?
2. What can she do? Think of 2 or 3 solutions to her problem.

Poem by Porfirio H

Porfirio was practicing how to write a limerick poem when he decided to write one for his “Niña”.

Used with permission from RedR uk via 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

When I see the sky at night

It’s nice to see the starlight

So beautiful

So cool

and with my girlfriend it’s ALRIGHT!

Annual Teen Pregnancy Prevention Walk

Chatham County Together will have a Annual Teen Pregnancy Prevention Walk from 5 to 7pm on Friday, May 18th at Boling Lane Park (across from Piggly Wiggly)

There will be FREE food, games, and you will be able to meet people who have participated in the Plain Talk/Hablando Claro program.

Contact Person: Travis Patterson or Miguel Olvera: 919-663-0116

Abbreviations Used in Ads for Houses or Apartments for Rent

APARTMENT FOR RENT

SILER CITY VILLAGE 3BR 1 1/2 BA,

BALC and storage rm. Near downtown Siler City &

supermarket, avail. 6/1, $1,200

919-123-4567 after 8:30AM

1. What does the abbreviation rm stand for?

2. How much is the rent?

3. Where is the apartment located?

4. How many bedrooms are there in the apartment?

If you need help, click any of these two links:

http://a4esl.org/q/h/nr/abbr-rent.html

http://www.abbreviations.com/ Go to “community” and then to “housing”

Understanding Prescription Medicine Labels

Used with permission from Stefanc7 via 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Who is the prescription for?

Where did he/she get this prescription?

How many capsules does he/she have to take every day?

How many times can this be refilled?

How many pills are in this prescription?

Siler City Alive

YOU ARE INVITED TO DOWNTOWN SILER CITY TO ENJOY FOOD, FUN, CRAFTS, AND LIVE MUSIC.

When? Saturday, May 12th

12pm to 9pm      

Where? Downtown Siler City

ONLINE SCHEDULE: http://www.silercityalive.com/events.html

Virginia’s Class

It is always a joy to visit Ms. Virginia’s class!

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Keep up that good work, guys!

Cinco de Mayo

Annette’s class did a special research on Cinco de Mayo celebration. Students went to the computer lab and surfed EL Civics for ESL Students website. Click on the picture to access the link.

http://www.elcivics.com

Great job, guys!

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Step Forward Online

Dear Teachers and Students,

Step Forward Series is available online!! 🙂

Students can practice English with interactive vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading activities.

You can click on this link http://elt.oup.com/student/stepforward/?mode=student&cc=global&selLanguage=en

or find the website under “Multiskills” in our blog.

How does it work?

1. Click to enter

2. Click on the cover of the book you are using in class

3. Choose the unit you want to work on and start working!

Each unit in the series will have the following features:

• Vocabulary

• Life Stories

• Grammar

• Everyday Conversation

• Real-life Reading

Congratulations to Penny Shoun

Penny Shoun was the first woman at CCCC to complete the 5K Rabbit Run on April 28th. She completed her first 5K in 32:07 minutes!!

WAY TO GO PENNY!!

YOu hAve mAde SiLer cIty CeNteR pRouD!

Hispanic Liaison of Chatham: Chatham Drug Free Coalition

CHATHAM DRUG FREE COALITION AND THE HISPANIC LIAISON OF CHATHAM COUNTY

Invite you to a presentation about the collaborative work that we are doing in Chatham County to keep our youth from engaging in the use of drugs and alcohol as well as to partake in a conversation about how we can work together to keep the county a safer place for our kids.

Light refreshments will be provided!

 

For more information please call the Hispanic Liaison at 919-742-1448

 

WHEN? WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH

                       5:30-7:30 PM

WHERE? First United Methodist Church

                     1101 W. Raleigh Street

                       Siler City, NC 27344

A Special Person

Dad with his antique plane “So Long”

My father is a very special person to me. He is 70 years old and lives in Argentina with my Mom and my brother. His favorite hobby is RC modeling. He makes small planes and then he flies them. Dad has a great sense of humor and makes jokes all the time. Also, he likes to barbecue on the grill for family and friends. I love him because he is adventurous, creative, and the best father in the world.

Do you have any family member that is special to you? Why? Please write your paragraph in the comment box. Thanks 🙂

News for You Online

Read and listen to each week’s front page stories. Practice comprehension and other skills with interactive exercises.

This website offers easy-to-read news stories that can help you learn to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Enter the password that is on the last page of your newspaper. It’s part of your subscription!

Listen to each story in full or sentence-by-sentence. Click on any of these

stories to get started http://www.newsforyouonline.com/index.asp

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Remember:

Your password expires at the end of the subscription period.

Problem Solving

Used with permission from Kazumi Hatasa

Read about Mr.Amador

Mr. Amador went grocery shopping after work. He bought some chicken, a gallon of milk, two pounds of potatoes, and a dozen eggs. Now, he is at home. When he opens his shopping bag, he realizes that one of the eggs is broken and the potatoes aren’t there. Mr. Amador is angry. He needs the potatoes for dinner and the supermarket is 20 minutes from his house.

1. What is Mr. Amador’s problem?

2. What can he do? Think of 3 or 4 solutions to his problem and write them in the comment box.

Connecting Those Who Need Help With Those Who Can Help

Used with permission from Chatham Connecting

Chatham Connecting is an online resource designed to connect individuals in need, non-profit service agencies, and donors or volunteers in Chatham County, North Carolina. If you are a Chatham County resident in need of basic or emergency assistance.

click on the I Need Help link to access the government and non-profit organizations serving your community.

If you are interested in helping your neighbors in Chatham County, click on the I Want to Help link to learn about volunteer and donation needs.