"Don't Drink the Water" by Woody Allen

What: Dress rehearsal of hit play
When: Tuesday, May 22, at 6:45 p.m.
Where: Concordia University, Hall Building (D.B. Clark Auditorium), Metro: Guy/Concordia
How much: $15.00. Please pay by week of May 7.

Synopsis: The Hollander family's European vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in Bulgaria. The Hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results in accusations of spying. Chased by Bulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the American Embassy under the protection of the absent ambassador's hapless son. Written by {JeanneArmintrout@juno.com]

Novel presentation oral evaluation criteria

Content 20
1. Thesis statement 2. Relevance 3. Arguments 4. Examples 5. Interest

Coherence 20
1. Clarity 2. Organisation 3. Link words 4. Introduction 5. Conclusion

Presentation 20
1. Posture 2. Eye contact and use of cue cards 3. Pronunciation 4. Volume 5. Pace

Grammar 20

Vocabulary 20
1. Level of language 2. Nuance 3. Accuracy

Play: Don't Drink the Water by Woody Allen

Reminder: we will be attending a dress rehearsal of Woody Allen's play, "Don't Drink the Water," on Tuesday evening, May 22, at Concordia University. Note the change in days!

Check out this Web site for more information about the play:
http://www.geordie.ca/fundraising-production.html

One of the leading actors will be coming to class to talk about the play. Don't miss it!

Holt Writing Resources

The Holt Writing Resources Website provides dynamic activities and practice in reading, writing, media, vocabulary, and listening and speaking skills.

Go to Writing Resources at: http://eolit.hrw.com/hlla/newmainlinks/writ.jsp. There are Interactive Writer's Models, Student Writer's Models and Professional Writer's Models for High School, grades 9 - 12.

- Choose a model and study it.
- Take notes on what you find interesting.
- Report what you learned to your group.
- Then have your group spokesperson share the information with the class.

Evaluating Right On!

Textbook Evaluation Checklist
A. Practical Considerations
Layout/Physical Characteristics
interesting? Attractive?
An appropriate mix of graphics and text?
Clear? Well-organized?
Effective use of headings?
Cultural Component
Canadian content? Accurate reflection of Canadian culture?
free of stereotypes?
Inclusive of all cultures? Sensitive?
B. Language Related Considerations
Skills (language and cognitive)
Does it integrate the skills well? Does it offer a good balance? Does it focus on the one(s) it claims to?
Does it promote higher order cognitive skills? A range of cognitive skills?
Language
authentic language? variety? recycling? grading/sequencing?
Exercises
Is there a balance between free and controlled exercises?
Promote communication?
Meaningful?
Allow for negotiation?

Also see :
http://www.kutztown.edu/library/materials/textbookevaluation.pdf