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Comment
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 19
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.76-77
poetry pg.28-29
Homework:reading 78-79
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
July 13
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 21
Reading #41
Homework
phrasal verbs 21 ex12,13
reading #42
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 12
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
poetry pg.
Homework:reading 72-75
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
July 6
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 20
Reading #39
Homework
phrasal verbs 20 ex13
reading #40
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 5
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 68-69
poetry pg.
Homework:reading 70-71
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
June 29
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 19
Reading #37
Homework
phrasal verbs 19 ex. 7-13
reading #38
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 28
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 64-65
poetry pg.
Homework:reading 66-67
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 21
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 60-61
poetry pg.
Homework:reading 62-63
poetry 22-23
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
June 15
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 17
Reading #33
Homework
phrasal verbs 17 ex. 9-13
reading #34
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 14
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 56-57
poetry pg.20-21
Homework:reading 58-59
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
June 8
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 16
Reading #31
Homework
phrasal verbs 16 ex. 11-13
reading #32
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 7
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 52-53
poetry pg.
Homework:reading 54-55
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
June 1
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 15
Reading #29
Homework
phrasal verbs 15 ex. 9-13
reading #30
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
May 31
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 48-49
poetry pg.
Homework:reading 50-51
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
May 25
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 14
Reading #27
Homework
phrasal verbs 14 ex. 11-13
reading #28
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
May 24
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 44-45
poetry pg.17-19
Homework:reading 46-47
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
May 18
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 13
Reading #25
Homework
phrasal verbs 13 ex. 8-13
reading #26
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
May 11
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 12
Reading #23
Homework
phrasal verbs 12 ex. 9-13
reading #24
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
April 27
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 11
Reading #21
Homework
phrasal verbs 11 ex. 8-13
reading #22
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
April 26
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 32-33
poetry pg.13
Homework:reading 34-35
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
April 20
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 10
Reading #19
Homework
phrasal verbs 10 ex. 7-13
reading #20
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
April 19
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 28-29
poetry pg.
Homework:reading 30-31
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
April 12
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 24-25
poetry pg. 12
Homework:reading 26-27
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
March 23
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 7
Reading #13
Homework
phrasal verbs 7 ex. 7-13
reading #14
essays
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
March 22
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
poetry pg
Homework:reading 22-23
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
March 16
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 6
Reading #11
Homework
phrasal verbs 6 ex. 9-13
reading #12
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
March 15
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 18-19
poetry pg
Homework:reading 20-21
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
March 9
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 5
Reading #9
Homework
phrasal verbs 5 ex. 8-13
reading #10
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
March 8
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 14-15
poetry pg 10-11
Homework:reading 16-17
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
March 2
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 4
Reading #7
Homework
phrasal verbs 4 ex. 8-13
reading #8
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
March 1
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
poetry pg
Homework:reading 12-13
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
Feb. 24
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 3
Reading
scramble sentences/phrasal verb quiz/essay
Homework
phrasal verbs 3 ex. 7-12
reading #6
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Feb. 23
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.8-9
poetry pg
Homework:reading 10-11
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
Feb. 17
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 2
Reading
Practice problems: senzoku2021b
Homework
phrasal verbs 2 ex. 10-13
reading #3
review test
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Feb. 16
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.4-5
poetry pg8
Homework:reading 6-7
Shoei Senzoku Prep Course
Feb. 10
11;10-12;40
John
Today’s class:
Phrasal Verbs unit 1
Reading #1
Practice problems: shoei
Homework
phrasal verbs exercise 4-12
reading #2
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Feb. 9
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
poetry pg7
Homework:reading 2-3
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Dec. 22
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Dec. 16, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
Senzoku
homework
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Dec. 15
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Lake Innisfree
Reading-pg.96-97
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Dec. 8
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-papa’s waltz
Reading-pg.94-95
Dec. 2, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
Shoei
homework
phrasal verbs text unit 14
Reading 27,28
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Dec. 1
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-listeners
Reading-pg.92-93
Nov. 25, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
Senzoku2019a
homework
phrasal verbs text unit 13
Reading 25,26
senzoku2019b
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 24
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-who has seen the wind
Reading-pg.90-91
Nov. 18, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
Shoei
homework
phrasal verbs text unit 12
Reading 23,24
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 17
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Mother to Son
Reading-pg.88-89
Nov. 11, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
Senzoku2018
homework
phrasal verbs text unit 11
Reading 21,22
Senzoku
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 10
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Hope is the Thing with Feathers
Reading-pg86-87
Nov. 4, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
shoei
homework
phrasal verbs text unit 10
Reading 19,20
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 3
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-thumbprint
Reading-pg82-83
Oct. 28, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
senzoku 2017
homework
phrasal verbs text unit 9 exercise 9-13
Reading 17,18
senzoku 2017b
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 27
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Do Not Go Gently
Reading-pg78-79
Oct. 21, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
Shoei
homework
phrasal verbs text unit 8
Reading 15,16
essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 20
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-the doll house
Reading-pg74-75
Oct. 14, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
Senzoku2016
homework
phrasal verbs text unit 7
Reading 13,14
senzoku2016b
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 13
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-
Reading-pg70-71
Oct. 7, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
practice test
Shoei
homework
phrasal verbs text unit 6
esssay
Reading 11,12
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 6
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “beehive”
Reading-pg64-67
Sept. 30, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.5
practice test
Senzoku 2015A corrected section a,b
homework
phrasal verbs exercise 3-13
senzoku test section c,d,e,f
Reading 9,10
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 29
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 60-61
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “Sick”
Reading-pg62-63
Sept. 23, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.4
practice test
homework
phrasal verbs exercise 8-13
shoei essay
Reading 7,8
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 22
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 56-57
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “A Poison Tree”
Reading-pg58-59
Sept. 16, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.3
practice test
homework
Reading 5,6
Senzoku B
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 15
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 52-53
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “Wandering Aengus”
Reading-pg54-55
Sept. 9, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.2
practice test
homework
Reading 3,4
Essay
Phrasal verbs exercise 12,13
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 8
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
Sample problems + essay
Reading pg. 48-49
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “Wild Geese”
Reading-pg50-51
Sept. 3, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
11:10-12:40
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.1
phrasal verbs quiz 1
practice test
homework
Reading 1,2
Look over practice test
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 14
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Sticks/Childern” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “Rainy Days”
Reading-pg46-47
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 7
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Robots/Hans” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “We Wear the Mask”
Reading-pg44-45
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 30
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Nombre/Romeo” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “Fell Asleep/Sick”
Reading-pg42-43
Writing-Finish essay on connection between passage and poem.
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 23
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Little Mermaid/Bridge Builder” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “Fell Asleep”
Reading-pg40-41
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 16
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Walter Mitty/Innisfree” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.57 explain the meaning/Mending Wall
Reading-pg36-39
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 9
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Oversleep/Archaeology” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.57 explain the meaning
Reading-pg36-37
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 2
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“appointment in samarra/will to win” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.44-51
Reading-pg30-35
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
May 26
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Blood is Thicker/Only a Dad” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.44-51
Reading-pg30-33
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
May 19
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Funeral/Hug O War” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.44-47
Reading-pg30-31
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
May 12
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Incautious Fox/TV” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.40-43
Reading-pg28-29
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
April 28
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Malala/Invictus” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.32-39
Reading-pg24-27
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
April 21
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Parrot/Old Man and Sea” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.32-35
Reading-pg24-25
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
April 14
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Emperor’s New Clothes/If” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.28-31
Reading-pg22-23
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
April 7
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Getting Lost in a Good Book/Food-The Choice is Yours” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.22-27
Reading-pg18-21
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
March 24
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Selfish Giant/Have You Earned Tomorrow” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.22-23
Reading-pg18-19
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
March 17
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Happy Birthday/The Secret of Machines” read and answered questions.
Poetry
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.20-21
Reading-pg16-17
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
March 3/10
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Kathleen: The Celtic Knot/What Kind of Morning Person Are You” read and answered questions.
Poetry
worked on pg.18
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.19
Reading-pg14-15
Essay on AI
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
March 3/5
5:00-7:05
John
Today’s class:
“Finding Community at a Queens Bodega/Life, Poem 53” read and answered questions.
Poetry
worked on
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.14-17
Reading-pg10-13
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Feb. 24/26
5:00-7:05 / 9:30-11:35
John
Today’s class:
“Match Girl/Cloths of Heaven” read and answered questions.
Poetry
worked on
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.14-15
Reading-pg10-11
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Feb. 17/19
5:00-7:05 / 9:30-11:35
John
Today’s class:
“Around the World/Freedom” read and answered questions.
Poetry
worked on
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.12
Reading-pg8-9
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Feb. 10/12
9:30-11:35
John
Today’s class:
“Zoo”/”Clown’s Wife” read and answered questions.
Poetry
worked on
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.11
Reading-pg6-7
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Feb. 10
9:30-11:35
John
Today’s class:
“Zoo”/”Clown’s Wife” read and answered questions.
Poetry
worked on
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.11
Reading-pg6-7
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Feb. 5
9:30-11:35
John
Today’s class:
Animal Farm/People Equal read and answered questions.
Poetry
worked on pg7-8
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions pg.9
Reading-pg2-3
Jan. 20, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
past exam Shibushibu’22
poem
interview
homework
Jan. 13, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
past exam Shibumaku’22
interview
homework
Dec. 17, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg24
Toshidai/Kogyokusha
interview
Homework
x
Dec. 17, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
idioms
Practice test
senzoku
homework
Reading x
Dec. 16, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.13,14
past exam Shibumaku08
poem
homework
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Dec. 11, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “The Castle Builder”
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions x
Reading-pg86-87
Dec. 10, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
analogies
Practice test
homework
Reading x
Dec. 9, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.11,12
past exam Shibushibu 2009
poem “The Flower”
homework
Reading week 26
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Dec. 4, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “The Listeners”
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “lake isle innisfree”
Reading-pg86-87
Dec. 3, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg23
Toshidai
interview
Homework
grammar
Dec. 3, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.25
Practice test
homework
Reading x
Dec. 2, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.9,10
past exam Shibumaku 2009
poem x
homework
Reading week 25
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 27, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “who has seen the wind”
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “listeners”
Reading-pg84-85
Nov. 26, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg22
Kogyokusha
interview
Homework
jumbled sentences
Nov. 26, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.24
Practice test
homework
Reading #39,40
Nov. 25, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.7,8
past exam Shibushibu2010
poem “My Papas Waltz”
homework
Reading week 24
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 20, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “Mending Wall”
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “who has seen the wind”
Reading-pg82-83
Nov. 19, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg21
Toshidai
interview
Homework
grammar mcq 129-165
Nov. 19, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.23
Practice test
homework
Reading #37,38
Write essays for Shoei test (40min)
Nov. 18, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.5,6
past exam Shibumaku2010
poem
homework
Reading week 23
interview practice essay-3 laws
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 13, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “Rainy Day”
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “Mended Wall”
Reading-pg80-81
Nov. 12, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg20
Toshidai2
interview
Homework
jumbled sentences 18-19
Nov. 12, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.22
Practice test
homework
Reading #35,36
Go over senzoku test for any questions you don’t understand.
Nov. 11, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.3,4
past exam
poem:”One art”
homework
Reading week 22
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 6, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “why we wear the mask”
Reading
pg.
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “rainy day”
Reading-pg78-79
Nov. 5, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg19
Kogyokusha
interview
Homework
grammar practice #95-128
Nov. 5, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.21
Practice test
homework
Reading #33,34
phrasal verbs ch.21 exercise 13
Go over senzoku test for any questions you don’t understand.
Nov. 4, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.1,2
past exam
poem:
homework
Reading week 21
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 30, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “sick”
Reading
pg. 74-75
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “we wear the mask”
Reading-pg76-77
Oct. 29, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg18
Toshidai todoroki
Reading Practice 20
interview
Homework
jumbled sentences 16-17
Oct. 29, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.20
Phrasal verb test20
Practice test
homework
Reading #31,32
phrasal verbs ch.20 exercise 12-13
Go over senzoku test for any questions you don’t understand.
Oct. 28, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.19,20
past exam
poem: “O Captain”
homework
Reading week 20
2 questions essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 23, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “mr nobody”
Reading
pg. 72-73
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “sick”
Reading-pg74-75
Oct. 22, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg17
Toshidai #1
Reading Practice 19
interview
Homework
mcq #73-94
Oct. 22, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.19
Phrasal verb test19
Practice test
homework
Reading #31,32
phrasal verbs ch.19 exercise 11-13
Oct. 21, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.17,18
past exam: Shibumaku2012
poem: “mother to son”
homework
Reading week 19
shibumaku essay
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 16, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “falling asleep”
Reading
pg. 68-69
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “mr. nobody”
Reading-pg70-71
Oct. 15, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg16
Kogyokusha 2011
Reading Practice 18
interview
Homework
jumbled sentences
Oct. 15, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.18
Phrasal verb test18
Practice test
homework
Reading #29,30
phrasal verbs ch.18 exercise 10-13
Oct. 14, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.15,16
past exam: Shibushibu2013
poem: “loveliest of trees”
homework
Reading week 18
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 9, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on “Dear Basketball”
Reading
pg. 64-65
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “falling asleep”
Reading-pg66-67
Oct. 8, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg15
Toshidaitodoroki 2015
Reading Practice 17
interview
Homework
grammar
Oct. 8, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collins Phrasal Verbs ch.17
Phrasal verb test17
Practice test
homework
Reading #27,28
Oct. 7, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.13,14
past exam: Shibumaku2013
poem: “Lake Isle Innisfree”
homework
Reading week 17
three wishes writing
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 2, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on pg.58
Reading
pg. 60-61
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions “Dear Basketball”
Reading-pg62-63
Oct. 1, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg14
Kogyokusha 2011
Reading Practice 16
interview
Homework
jumbled sentences
Oct. 1, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.16
Phrasal verb test16
Practice test
homework
Reading #25,26
Sept. 30, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.11,12
past exam: Shibushibu2014
poem: “I wandered Lonely”
homework
Reading week 16
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 25, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on pg.52-53
Reading
pg. 56-57
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 54-55
Reading-pg58-59
Sept. 24, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg13
toshidai2014
Reading Practice 15
interview
Homework
grammar multiple choice questions
Sept. 24, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.15
Phrasal verb test15
Practice test
homework
Reading #23,24
Sept. 23, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.9,10
past exam: Shibumaku2014
poem: “How do I Love Thee”
homework
Reading week 15
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 18, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on pg.50-51
Reading
pg. 52-53
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 52-53
Reading-pg54-55
Sept. 17, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg12
toshidai2015
Reading Practice 14
interview
Homework
comprehensive 5
Sept. 17, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.14
Phrasal verb test14
Practice test
homework
Reading #21,22
turn in
phrasal verbs corrections
Sept. 16, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg.7,8
past exam: Shibushibu2015
poem:”Hope”
homework
Reading week 14
Write interview essay-fictional character
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 11, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on pg.48-49
Reading
pg. 48-49
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 50-51
Reading-pg50-51
Sept. 10, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg11
Kogyokusha 2012
Reading Practice 13
interview
Homework
jumbled sentences10,11
Sept. 9, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Vocabulary derivatives pg5,6
past exam: Shibumaku2015
poem:flies
homework
Reading week 13
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 4, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Past problems
Poetry
worked on pg.44-45
Reading
pg. 44-45
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 46-47
Reading-pg46-47
Sept. 3, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
jumbled sentences pg10
Toshidai 2015
Reading Practice 12
interview
Homework
grammar practice #4
Sept. 2, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
writing-three adjectives
Vocabulary derivatives pg3,4
past exam: Shibushibu2016
poem:do not go gentle
homework
Reading week 12
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 17, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: connection
Poetry
worked on pg.38-39
Reading
pg. 40-41
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 40-43
Reading-pg42-43
July 16, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences
Kogyokusha 2013
Reading Practice
Homework
vocabulary practice
July 16, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.11
Phrasal verb test11
Shoei practice test
homework
Reading #19,20
Phrasal verbs ch.11exercise13
turn in
phrasal verbs corrections
essays
answer sheet
July 15, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar practice
Vocabulary derivatives pg1,2
past exam: Shibumaku2016
poem:
homework
Reading week 11
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 10, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: connection
Poetry
worked on pg.
Reading
pg. 36-37
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 36-37
Reading-pg38-39
July 9, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences
Toshidai 2016
Reading Practice
Homework
jumbled sentences 3,4
July 9, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.10
Phrasal verb test10
Senzoku practice test
homework
Reading #17,18
Phrasal verbs ch.10exercise13
turn in
phrasal verbs corrections
essays
senzoku answer sheet
July 8, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar practice
Vocabulary derivatives pg19,20
past exam: Shibushibu2017
poem:
homework
Reading week 10
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 3, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: connection
Poetry
worked on pg.30-31
Reading
pg. 32-33
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 32-35
Reading-pg34-35
July 2, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences
Kogyokusha 2014
Reading Practice
Homework
vocab/reading/grammar#3
July 2, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.9
Phrasal verb test9
Shoei practice test
homework
Reading #15,16
Phrasal verbs ch.9exercise13
turn in
phrasal verbs corrections
essays
shoei answer sheet
July 1, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar practice
Vocabulary derivatives pg17,18
Shibumaku2017
poem charge of the light brigade
homework
Reading week 9
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 26, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: quote
Poetry
worked on pg.
Reading
pg. 28-29
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 26-29
Reading-pg30-31
June 25, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences
Toshidai 2017
Reading Practice
Homework
vocab/reading/grammar#1,#2
June 25, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.8
Phrasal verb test8
Senzoku practice test
homework
Reading #13,14
Phrasal verbs ch.8exercise13
turn in
phrasal verbs corrections
essays
senzoku answer sheet
June 24, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar unit 8
Vocabulary derivatives pg15,16
Shibushibu2018
homework
Reading week 8
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 19, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: quote
Poetry
worked on pg.20
Reading
pg. 24-25
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 21-23
Reading-pg26-27
June 18, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.7
Phrasal verb test7
Shoei practice test
homework
Reading #11-12
Phrasal verbs ch.7exercise12-13
June 18, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences
Kog 2015
Reading Practice
Homework
vocab/reading/grammar#1
June 17, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar unit 7
Vocabulary derivatives pg13,14
Shibumaku2018
homework
Reading week 7
writing possession
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 12, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: quote
Poetry
worked on pg.16-17
Reading
pg. 20-21
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 18-19
Reading-pg22-23
June 11, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences
Kog 2018
Reading Practice
Homework
jumbled sentences pg6-7
June 11, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.6
Phrasal verb test6
Senzoku practice test
homework
Reading #2-#10
Phrasal verbs ch.6exercise12-13
June 10, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar unit 6
Vocabulary derivatives pg11,12
Shibushibu2019
homework
Reading week 6
writing possession
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 5, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: Charles Darwin
Poetry
worked on pg.13
Reading
pg. 16-17
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 14-15
Reading-pg18-19
June 4, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.5
Phrasal verb test5
Shoei practice test
homework
Reading #5,6
June 3, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar unit 5
Vocabulary derivatives pg9,10
Shibumaku 2019
homework
Reading week 5
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
May 29, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: Write about a comforting place
Poetry
worked on pg.
Reading
pg. 12-13
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 12
Reading-pg14-15
May 28, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences
Toshidai 2019
Reading Practice
Homework
reading practice 4
May 28, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.3
Phrasal verb test4
Senzoku2020b
homework
Reading #5,6
May 27, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar unit 4
Vocabulary derivatives pg7,8
Shibushibu 2020
homework
Reading week 4
write about time capsule
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
May 22, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: Write about a dream
Poetry
worked on pg.
Reading
pg. 8-9
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 10
Reading-pg10-11
May 21, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences pg.3
kogyokusha 2017
Reading Practice 3
Homework
May 20, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar unit 3
Vocabulary derivatives pg5,6
Shibumaku 2020
Questions about a place that left and impression
homework
Reading week 3
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
May 15, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: Write about a trip
Poetry
worked on pg.8 allusion
Reading
pg. 4-5
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 9
Reading-pg6-7
May 14, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences pg.2
toshidai2020
Reading Practice 2
Homework
May 14, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.2
Phrasal verb test 2
Senzoku2021b
homework
Reading #3,4
May 13, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar unit 2
Vocabulary derivatives pg3,4
Shibushibu 2021
Poem “Poison Tree”
homework
Reading week 2
Writing-a place you visited that left and impression
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
May, 2021
9:30-11:50
John
Today’s class:
Essay writing: Write about an important event
Poetry
worked on pg.7 Alliteration
Reading
Homework:
Poetry-Read and answer questions on page 8
Reading-pg2-3
May 6, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
5:00-7:20
Today’s class
Grammar unit 1
Vocabulary derivatives pg1,2
Shibumaku 2021
homework
Reading week 1
May 7, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
12:20-2:40
In class
grammar
jumbled sentences pg.1
Kogyokusha 2018
Reading Practice 1
Homework
May 7, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-11:50
Today’s class
Collings Phrasal Verbs ch.1
Phrasal verb test 1
Shoei sample
homework
Finish Shoei test
Reading #1,2
Jan. 15, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.30 matching+sentence check1
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.30 sentence check2+final check
-shibumaku test
Dec. 18, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.29 matching+sentence check1
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.29 sentence check2+final check
-shibumaku test
Dec. 12, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
grammar pg.84-89
jumbled sentences pg 67-68
Kogyokusha test
Homework
jumbled sentences pg. 69
Dec. 11, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.28 matching+sentence check1
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.28 sentence check2+final check
-shibumaku test
Dec. 11, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
analogies practice
idioms practice
senzoku exam
homework
senzoku test
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Dec. 5, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Hiroo sample
Poetry
checked “falling asleep”
Reading
Did two passages
HW:
Answer questions for “sick”
Reading-Answer questions for passages 3,4
Dec. 5, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
grammar pg.78-83
jumbled sentences pg 64-65
Toshidai test
Homework
jumbled sentences pg. 66
Dec. 4, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.27 matching+sentence check1
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.27 sentence check2+final check
-shibumaku test
Nov. 28, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
grammar pg.71-77
jumbled sentences pg 61-62
Kogyokusha test
Homework
reading pg.109-112
jumbled sentences pg. 63
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 28, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Hiroo sample
Poetry
checked “Dear Basketball”
Reading
Did two passages
HW:
Answer questions for “Falling Asleep”
Reading-Answer questions for passages 3,4
Nov. 27, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.26 matching+sentence check1
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.26 sentence check2+final check
-shibumaku test
Nov. 27, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
phrasal verbs practice
idioms practice
shoei exam
homework
senzoku test
Nov. 21, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
grammar pg.67-70
jumbled sentences pg 58-59
Toshidai test
Homework
reading pg.105-108
jumbled sentences pg. 60
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 21, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Hiroo sample
Poetry 3
checked 57
Reading
Did two passages
HW:
Answer questions for “Dear Basketball”
Reading-Answer questions for passages 3,4
Nov. 20, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.25 matching+sentence check1
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.25 sentence check2+final check
-shibumaku test
Nov. 20, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
phrasal verbs practice
idioms practice
shoei essay
senzoku exam
homework
senzoku test
Nov. 14, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.
grammar pg.62-66
jumbled sentences pg 55-56
Kogyokusha test
Homework
reading pg.101-104
jumbled sentences pg. 57
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 14, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Hiroo sample
Poetry 3
checked54-56
Reading
Did two passages
HW:
Poetry 3
p.57 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Reading-Answer questions for passages 3,4
Nov. 13, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.24 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.5-6
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.24 sentence check2+final check
-essay
Nov. 13, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.24
phrasal verbs practice
idioms practice
shoei exam
homework
reading pg.93-96
Nov. 7, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.23
grammar pg.57-61
jumbled sentences pg 52-53
Toshidai test
Homework
vocabulary ch.24
reading pg.97-100
jumbled sentences pg. 54
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Nov. 7, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Hiroo sample
Poetry 3
checked52-53
Reading
Did two passages
HW:
Poetry 3
p.54-56 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Reading-Do two passages
Nov. 6, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.23 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.3-4
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.23 sentence check2+final check
-essay
Nov. 6, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.23
phrasal verbs practice
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.24
reading pg.89-92
Oct. 31, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.22
grammar pg.52-56
jumbled sentences pg 49-50
Kogyokusha test
Homework
vocabulary ch.23
reading pg.93-96
jumbled sentences pg. 51
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 31, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Hiroo sample
Poetry 3
checked50-51
Reading book 4
checked 30-31, in class
HW:
Poetry 3
p.52-53 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Oct. 30, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.22 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.1-2
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.21 sentence check2+final check
-essay
Oct. 30, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.22
phrasal verbs practice
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.23
reading pg.85-88
Oct. 24, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.21
grammar pg.45-51
jumbled sentences pg x
Toshidai test
Homework
vocabulary ch.22
reading pg.89-92
jumbled sentences pg. x
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 24, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Hiroo sample
Poetry 2
checked48-49
Reading book 4
checked 24-27, in class 28-29
HW:
Reading 4
Read and answer all Qs for p.30-31
Poetry 3
p.50-51 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Oct. 23, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.21 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.21 sentence check2+final check
-essay
Oct. 23, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.21
phrasal verbs practice
grammar pg.72-78
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.22
reading pg.81-84
Oct. 17, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.20
grammar pg.40-44
jumbled sentences pg 46-47
Kogyokusha test
Homework
vocabulary ch.21
reading pg.85-88
jumbled sentences pg. 48
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 17, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Mita sample
Poetry 2
checked46-47
Reading book 3
checked 18-21, in class 22-23
HW:
Reading 3
Read and answer all Qs for p.24-27
Poetry 2
p.4548-49 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Oct. 16, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.20
phrasal verbs practice
grammar pg.66-71
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.21
reading pg.77-80
Oct. 9, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.20 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg19-20
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.20 sentence check2+final check
-essay
Oct. 9, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.19
phrasal verbs practice
grammar pg.60-65
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.20
reading pg.73-76
Oct. 3, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.19
grammar pg.30-34
jumbled sentences pg 40-42
Kogyokusha test
Homework
vocabulary ch.19
reading pg.77-80
jumbled sentences pg. 42
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Oct. 3, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Mita sample
Poetry 2
checked42-43
Reading book 3
checked 6-9, in class 10-11
HW:
Reading 3
Read and answer all Qs for p.12-15
Poetry 2
p.45 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Oct. 2, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.19 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg17-18
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.19 sentence check2+final check
-essay
Oct. 2, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.19
phrasal verbs pg.128-135
grammar pg.56-59
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.19
phrasal verbs pg.135
reading pg.69-72
Sept. 26, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.18
grammar pg.25-29
jumbled sentences pg 37-38
Toshidai test
Homework
vocabulary ch.18
reading pg.73-76
jumbled sentences pg. 39
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 26, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:In-class essay
Poetry 2
checked40-41
Reading book 3
checked 2-5
HW:
Reading 3
Read and answer all Qs for p.6-9
Poetry 2
p.42-43 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Sept. 25, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.18 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg13-14
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.18 sentence check2+final check
-essay
Sept. 25, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.18
phrasal verbs pg.122-126
grammar pg.51-55
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.18
phrasal verbs pg.127
reading pg.x
Sept. 19, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.17
grammar pg.20-24
jumbled sentences pg 33-34
Kogyokusha test
Homework
vocabulary ch.17
reading pg.x
jumbled sentences pg. 36
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 19, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:In-class essay
Poetry 2
checked38-39
Reading book 3
checked 70-73
In class 74-75
HW:
Reading 3
Read and answer all Qs for p.2-5
Poetry 2
p.40-41 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Sept. 18, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.17 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg13-14
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.17 sentence check2+final check
-writing shibumaku 2013 essay
Sept. 18, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.17
phrasal verbs pg.114-119
grammar pg.46-50
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.17
reading pg.65-68
Sept. 12, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.16
grammar pg.15-19
jumbled sentences pg 30
Toshidai test
Homework
vocabulary ch.16
reading pg.69-72
jumbled sentences pg. 31-32
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 12, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:In-class essay
Poetry 2
checked36-37
Reading book 3
checked 64-67
In class 68-69
HW:
Reading 3
Read and answer all Qs for p.70-73
Poetry 2
p.38-39 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Sept. 11, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.16 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg11-12
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.16 sentence check2+final check
-writing “I too”
Sept. 11, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.16
phrasal verbs pg.108-113
grammar pg.40-45
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.16
reading pg.61-64
Sept. 5, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.15
grammar pg.10-14
jumbled sentences pg 27
Kogyokusha test
News Story
Homework
vocabulary ch.15
reading pg.65-68
jumbled sentences pg. 28, 29
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
Sept. 5, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:In-class essay
Poetry 2
checked34-35
Reading book 3
checked 58-61
In class 62-63
HW:
Reading 3
Read and answer all Qs for p.64-67
Poetry 2
p.36-37 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
Sept. 4, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.15 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg9-10
poem-”In a Station Metro” “Swing”
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.15 sentence check2+final check
-writing born again
Sept. 4, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.15
phrasal verbs pg.102-106
analogies
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.15
phrasal verbs pg. 107
reading pg.59-60
July 18, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.14
grammar pg.6-9
jumbled sentences pg 24, 25
Toshidai test
News Story
Homework
vocabulary ch.14
reading pg.63-64
jumbled sentences pg. 26
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 18, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:
Discussed vocabulary/punctuation
In-class essay
Poetry 2:
checked32-33
Reading book 3:
checked 54-57
HW:
Reading 3:
Read and answer all Qs for p.58-61
Poetry 2:
p.34-35 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
July 17, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.14 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg7-8
poem-cavalry crossing a ford
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.14 sentence check2+final check
-writing life plan
July 17, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.14
phrasal verbs pg.96-101
analogies
grammar pg.36-39
reading pg.
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.14
phrasal verbs pg.
reading pg.
July 11, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.13
grammar pg.72-78
jumbled sentences pg 21,22
Kogyokusha test
News Story
Homework
vocabulary ch.13
reading pg.59-62
jumbled sentences pg. 23
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 11, 2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:
Discussed development/thinking
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
checked30-31
Reading book 3:
checked 50-53
HW:
Reading 3:
Read and answer all Qs for p.54-57
Poetry 2:
p.32-33 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
July 10, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.13 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg5-6
poem-
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.13 sentence check2+final check
-writing different person
July 10, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.13
phrasal verbs pg.88-94
analogies 13
grammar pg.
reading pg.
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.13
phrasal verbs pg.
reading pg.55-58
July 4, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.12
grammar pg.68-71
jumbled sentences pg 18-19
Toshidai test
News Story
Homework
vocabulary ch.12
reading pg.55-58
jumbled sentences pg. 20
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
July 4,2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:
Discussed ideas/evidence
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.checked28-29
Reading book 3:
checked 46-49
HW:
Reading 3:
Read and answer all Qs for p.50-53
Poetry 1:
p.30-31 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
July 3, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.12 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg3-4
poem-
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.12 sentence check2+final check
-writing optimist
July 3, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.12
phrasal verbs pg.80-84
analogies 12
grammar pg.
reading pg.
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.12
phrasal verbs pg.85-86
reading pg.51-54
June 27, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.11
grammar pg.62-67
jumbled sentences pg 15-16
Kogyokusha test
News Story
Homework
vocabulary ch.11
reading pg.51-54
jumbled sentences pg. 17
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 27,2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:
Discussed structure
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.checked26-27
Reading book 2:
checked 42-45
HW:
Reading 3:
Read and answer all Qs for p.46-49
Poetry 1:
p.28-29 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
June 26, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.11 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg1-2
poem-
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.11 sentence check2+final check
-writing wishes
June 26, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.11
phrasal verbs pg.75-79
analogies 11
grammar pg.
reading pg.
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.11
phrasal verbs pg.
reading pg.47-50
June 20, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.10
grammar pg.59-61
jumbled sentences pg 12-13
Toshidai test
News Story
Homework
vocabulary ch.10
reading pg.47-50
jumbled sentences pg. 14
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 20,2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:
Discussed the importance of introduction and conclusion.
Introduced the hook
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.checked24-25
Reading book 2:
checked 38-41
HW:
Reading 2:
Read and answer all Qs for p.42-45
Poetry 1:
p.26-27 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems
June 19, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.10 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg19-20
poemm-the crow
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.10 sentence check2+final check
-writing failure
June 19, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.10
phrasal verbs pg.68-73
analogies 10
grammar pg.30-34
reading pg.
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.10
phrasal verbs pg.74
reading pg.43-46
June 13, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.9
grammar pg.56-58
jumbled sentences pg 9-10
reading pg.
Kogyokusha test
Homework
vocabulary ch.9
reading pg.x
jumbled sentences pg. 11
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
June 13,2021
9:30-12:40
John
Today’s class:
Writing:
We read a JP TIMES article and had a quick discussion on the article
fiction essay]
reflective essay
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.22-23 (we read the poem and worked on the Qs that follow)
Reading book 2:
We went over the HW assignment, read passages, and checked vocabulary words for:
p.36-37(Reading 2)
HW:
Reading 2:
Read and answer all Qs for p.38-41
Poetry 1:
p.24-25 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems for: (We will work on Qs together in class)
-figurative language and its effect on the poem
-the significance of the title
-the theme/ figurative meaning of the poem
June 12, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.9 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg17-18
Grammar section 8
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.9 sentence check2+final check
-writing invention
June 12, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.9
phrasal verbs pg.59-64
analogies 9
grammar pg.
reading pg.
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.9
phrasal verbs pg.65-66
reading pg.39-42
June 6, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.8
grammar pg.53,54,55
jumbled sentences pg 6-8
reading pg.
Toshidai test
Homework
vocabulary ch.8
reading pg.43-46
jumbled sentences pg.
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
6.6.2021
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Writing:
We read a JP TIMES article and had a quick discussion on the article
Brain storming on in-class essay topic as a class
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.19-21 (we read the poem and worked on the Qs that follow)
Reading book 2:
We went over the HW assignment, read passages, and checked vocabulary words for:
p.32-35(Reading 2)
HW:
Reading 2:
Read and answer all Qs for p.32-35
Poetry 1:
p.22-25 Read the poems, look up vocabulary words, analyze poems for: (We will work on Qs together in class)
-figurative language and its effect on the poem
-the significance of the title
-the theme/ figurative meaning of the poem
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.26-29
Reading 2: HW + p.36-39
June 5, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.8 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg15-16
Grammar section 7
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.8 sentence check2+final check
-writing something that represents you
June 5, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.8
phrasal verbs pg.50-56
analogies 8
grammar pg.22-29
reading pg.x
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.8
phrasal verbs pg.57-58
reading pg.35-38
May 30, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.7
grammar pg.50-52
jumbled sentences pg 19-20
reading pg.
Kogyokusha test
Homework
vocabulary ch.7
reading pg.39-42
jumbled sentences pg.
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
5.30.2021
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Writing:
We read a JP TIMES article and had a quick discussion on the article
Brain storming on in-class essay topic as a class
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.17-19 (we read the poem and worked on the Qs that follow)
Reading book 1:
We went over the HW assignment, read passages, and checked vocabulary words for:
p.28-31(Reading 2)
HW:
Reading 2:
Read and answer all Qs for p.p.28-31
Poetry 1:
Finish questions on p.19
p.20-21 Read the poems and look up vocabulary words (We will work on Qs together in class)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.22-23
Reading 2: HW + p.32-35
May 29, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.7 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg13-14
Grammar section 6
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.7 sentence check2+final check
-writing biggest problem
May 29, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.7
phrasal verbs pg.42-46
analogies 7
grammar pg.x
reading pg.x
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.7
phrasal verbs pg.47-49
reading pg.31-34
May 23, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.6
grammar pg.44-49
jumbled sentences pg 16,17
reading pg.
toshidai test
Homework
vocabulary ch.6
reading pg.35-38
jumbled sentences pg. 18
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
5.23.2021
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Writing:
We read a JP TIMES article and had a quick discussion on the article
Brain storming on in-class essay topic as a class
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.16,17 (we read the poem and worked on the Qs that follow)
Reading book 1:
We went over the HW assignment, read passages, and checked vocabulary words for:
p.24-27(Reading 2)
HW:
Reading 2:
Read and answer all Qs for p.24-27
Poetry 1:
Finish questions on p.17
p.18-19 Read the poems and look up vocabulary words (We will work on Qs together in class)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.20,21
Reading 1: HW + p.28-31
May 22, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.6 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg11-12
Grammar section 5
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.6 sentence check2+final check
-writing strength weakness
May 22, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.6
phrasal verbs pg.34-39
analogies 6
grammar pg.x
reading pg.x
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.6
study for quiz ch.6/5/4/3/
phrasal verbs pg.40
reading pg.27-30
May 16, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.5
grammar pg.39-43
jumbled sentences pg 13,14
reading pg.
kogyokusha test
Homework
vocabulary ch.5
reading pg.31-34
jumbled sentences pg. 15
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
5.16.2021
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Writing:
We read a JP TIMES article and had a quick discussion on the article
Brain storming on in-class essay topic as a class
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.14,15 (we read the poem and worked on the Qs that follow)
Reading book 1:
We went over the HW assignment, read passages, and checked vocabulary words for:
p.20-21(Reading 1)
p.22-23(Reading 2)
HW:
Reading 1 and 2:
Read and answer all Qs for p.20-23
Poetry 1:
p.16,17 Read the poems and look up vocabulary words (We will work on Qs together in class)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.18,19
Reading 1: HW + p.24-27
May 15, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.5 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg9-10
Grammar section 4
Reading pg.
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.5 sentence check2+final check
-writing gift
May 15, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.5
phrasal verbs pg.26-27
analogies 5
grammar pg.x
reading pg.x
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.5
study for quiz ch.5/4/3/2
phrasal verbs pg.28-33
reading pg.25-26
May 9, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.4
grammar pg.32-38
jumbled sentences pg 10,11
reading pg.
Homework
vocabulary ch.4
reading pg.27-30
jumbled sentences pg. 12
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
5.9.2021
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Writing:
We read a JP TIMES article and had a quick discussion on the article
Brain storming on in-class essay topic as a class
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.12,13 (we read the poem and worked on the Qs that follow)
Reading book 1:
We went over the HW assignment, read passages, and checked vocabulary words for:
p.14-17
HW:
Reading 1:
Read and answer all Qs for p.14-17
Poetry 1:
p.14-15 Read the poems and look up vocabulary words (We will work on Qs together in class)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.16,17
Reading 1: HW + p.20-21
May 8, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.4 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg7-8
Grammar section 3
Reading pg.3-4
Past test:Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.4 sentence check2+final check
-writing time machine
May 8, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.4
phrasal verbs pg.20-21
analogies 4
grammar pg.x
reading pg.x
senzoku exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.4
phrasal verbs pg.22-25
reading pg.23-24
April 25, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.3
grammar pg.25-31
jumbled sentences pg 7,8
reading pg.
Homework
vocabulary pg. 16-18
reading pg.23-26
jumbled sentences pg. 9
be ready to introduce another news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
4.25.2021
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Writing:
We read a JP TIMES article and had a quick discussion on the article
Brain storming on in-class essay topic as a class
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.10,11 (we read the poem and worked on the Qs that follow)
Reading book 1:
We went over the HW assignment, read passages, and checked vocabulary words for:
p.10-13
HW:
Reading 1:
Read and answer all Qs for p.10-13
Poetry 1:
p.12-13 Read the poems and look up vocabulary words (We will work on Qs together in class)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.14,15
Reading 1: HW + p.14-17
April 24, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.3 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg5-6
Grammar section x
Reading pg.x
Past test:Shibumaku
homework
-vocabulary ch.3 sentence check2+final check
-writing “Can the Govt. Sometimes Lie?”
April 24, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.3
phrasal verbs pg.12-16
analogies 3
grammar pg.x
reading pg.x
shoei exam
homework
vocabulary-ch.3
phrasal verbs pg.17-19
look over test
reading pg.x
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
4.18.2021
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Writing:
We read a JP TIMES article and had a quick discussion on the article
Brain storming on in-class essay topic as a class
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.8,9,10 (we read the poem and worked on the Qs that follow)
Reading book 1:
We went over the HW assignment, read passages, and checked vocabulary words for:
p.6-7/p.8-9
HW:
Reading 1:
Read and answer all Qs for p.6-7/p.8-9
Poetry 1:
p.10,11 Read the poems and look up vocabulary words (We will work on Qs together in class)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.12,13
Reading 1: HW + p.10-13
April 18, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.2
grammar pg.17-24
jumbled sentences pg 4-5
reading pg.19-20
Homework
vocabulary pg. 10-12
reading pg.21-22
jumbled sentences pg. 6
be ready to introduce another news story
April 17, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.2 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg3-4
Grammar section 2
Reading pg.3-4
Past test:
homework
-vocabulary ch.2 sentence check2+final check
-writing age of adulthood
April 17, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.2
phrasal verbs pg.6-9
analogies 2
grammar pg.14-21
reading pg.
homework
vocabulary-study for ch.2 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.10-11
reading pg.21-22
April 11, Kogyokusha/Toshidai, John
In class
vocabulary ch.1
grammar pg.6-16
jumbled sentences pg 1-3
reading pg.15-16
Homework
vocabulary study for quiz
reading pg.17-18
be ready to introduce one news story
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
4.10.2021
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Overview of the class and materials
In-class essay
Poetry 1:
p.8 Alliteration (we read the poem and worked on the Qs that follow)
Reading book 1:
We read passages for p.2-3 The New Americans/ p.4-5 Starting Over and checked vocabulary words
HW:
Reading 1:
Read and answer all Qs for p.2-3 The New Americans/ p.4-5 Starting Over
Poetry 1:
p.8,9 Read the poems and look up vocabulary words (We will work on Qs together in class)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.10,11
Reading 1: HW + p.6-9
April 10, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.1 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg1-2
Grammar section 1
Reading pg.1-2
Past test:
homework
-vocabulary ch.1 sentence check2+final check
-writing de-extinction
April 10, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.1
phrasal verbs pg.2-3
analogies 1
grammar pg.6-13
reading pg.13-16
homework
vocabulary-study for ch.1 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.4-5
reading pg.17-20
December 12, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.29 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg17-18
Past test: Shibushibu2018
homework
-vocabulary ch.29, sentence check2+final check
-writing –poem analysis “The Trees”
December 12, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
idioms 4
analogies
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: senzoku
Homework
senzoku
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
12.6.2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
In-class essay
Interview practice
Poetry:
The Listeners by Walter De La Mer
Reading book 4:
p.22-27
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
HW:
Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening
(Answer analysis Qs)
Reading 4 :
p.28-29
Interview:
Improve written responses for interview questions
Trial students should have:
Poetry: HW
Reading 4: HW + p.30-31
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
December 5, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.28 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg15-16
Past test: Shibumaku2017
homework
-vocabulary ch.28, sentence check2+final check
-writing –poem analysis “Caged Bird”
December 5, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
idioms 3
analogies
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: senzoku
Homework
senzoku
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
11.29.2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
2015 Hiroo Gakuen past problem
Interview practice
Poetry:
TALL Nettles by Edward Thomas
Reading book 4:
p.18-21
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
HW:
The Listeners by Walter De La Mare
(Answer analysis Qs)
Reading 4 :
p.22-25
Interview:
Improve written responses for interview questions
Trial students should have:
Poetry: HW
Reading 4: HW + p.26-29
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
November 28, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.27 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg13-14
Past test: Shibushibu2006
homework
-vocabulary ch.27, sentence check2+final check
-writing –poem analysis “Remember”
November 28, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
idioms 2
phrasal verbs test12
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: shoei
Homework
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
11.22.2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
2014 Hiroo Gakuen past problem
Interview practice
Poetry:
Mending Wall by Robert Frost
Reading book 4:
p.14 Welcome to the Day …/ p.16 Maria Merian
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
HW:
Tall Nettles by Edward Thomas
(Answer analysis Qs)
Reading 4 :
p.18-21
Interview:
Improve written responses for interview questions
Trial students should have:
Poetry: HW
Reading 4: HW + p.22-25
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
November 21, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch24
idioms
phrasal verbs test11
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: shoei
Homework
November 21, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.26 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg11-12
Past test: Shibumaku2007
homework
-vocabulary ch.26, sentence check2+final check
-writing –poem analysis
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Prep Course
11.15.2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
2017 Mita International School past (sample) problem
Interview practice
Poetry:
We didn’t have time to cover poetry in class today
Reading book 4:
p.10 Let’s Move/p.12 The Future of Food Technology
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
HW:
Mending Wall by Robert Frost
(Answer analysis Qs)
Reading 4 :
p.14 Welcome to the Day …/ p.16 Maria Merian
Interview:
Improve written responses for interview questions
Trial students should have:
Poetry: HW + Tall Nettles
Reading 4: HW + p.18-21
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
November 14, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.25 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg9-10
Past test: Shibushibu 19
homework
-vocabulary ch.25, sentence check2+final check
-writing –poem analysis
November 14, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch23
phrasal verbs test10
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary ch.24
review 23,22,21
-essay
-redo senzoku test
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
November 7, 2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
2019 Mita International School past (sample) problem
Poetry Book 1:
p.19 The Rainy Day
(We went over analysis questions together)
Reading book 4:
p.6 Julia’s Famous French Bread/ p.8 Take a Hike, Allergies!
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
HW:
Mending Wall by Robert Frost
(Answer analysis Qs)
Reading 4 :
p.10 Let’s Move/p.12 The Future of Food Technology
Interview:
Improve written responses for interview questions
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW
Reading 4: HW + p.14-17
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
November 7, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.24 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg7-8
Past test: Shibumaku 2008
homework
-vocabulary ch.24, sentence check2+final check
-writing –poem analysis
November 7, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch22
phrasal verbs test9
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: shoei
Homework
-vocabulary ch.23
review 22,21,20
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
November 1, 2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
2017 Hiroo Gakuen past problem
Poetry Book 1:
p.17 Who Has Seen the Wind
(We went over analysis questions together)
Reading:
Reading book 4:
Cooking 101 and Juila Child
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
Interview Practice
HW:
Poetry Book 1:
p.19 The Rainy Day
(Answer analysis Qs)
Reading 4 :
p.6 Julia’s Famous French Bread/ p.8 Take a Hike, Allergies!
Interview:
Improve written responses for interview questions
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW+ p.22 Count That Day Lost
Reading 4: HW + p.10-13
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
October 31, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.23 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg5-6
poem-uphill
Past test: Shibushibu 2008
homework
-vocabulary ch.23, sentence check2+final check
-writing –essay
October 31, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch21
phrasal verbs test8
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary ch.22
review 21,20,19
essay practice
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
October 25, 2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry Book 1:
p.16 A Red, Red Rose
(We went over analysis questions together)
Reading:
The Secret Garden Chapter 1
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
Interview Practice
In-class writing:
(Refer to document attached to email)
HW:
Poetry Book 1:
p.17 Who Has Seen the Wind
(Answer analysis Qs)
Reading 4 :
Read and answer Qs for Cooking 101 and Juila Child
Interview:
Improve written responses for interview questions
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW+ p.19
Reading 4: HW + p.6-9
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
October 24, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.22 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg3-4
poem-Tyger
Past test: Shibumaku 2009
homework
-vocabulary ch.22, sentence check2+final check
-writing –poem
October 24, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch20
phrasal verbs test7
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: shoei
Homework
-vocabulary ch.21
review 20,19,18
-
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
October 18, 2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry Book 1:
p.14 The House on the Hill
(We went over analysis questions together)
Reading 3:
p.72-75
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
Interview Practice
In-class writing:
(Refer to document attached to email)
HW:
Poetry Book 1:
p.16 (Answer analysis Qs I gave in class with regards to the poem)
Reading :
Read The Secret Garden Chapter 1 + answer comprehension Qs
Interview:
Improve written responses for interview questions
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW+ p.17
Reading 4: HW + p.2-5
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
October 17, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.21 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg1-2
poem-The World is Too Much With Us
Past test: Shibushibu 2009
homework
-vocabulary ch.21, sentence check2+final check
-writing –essay
October 17, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch19
phrasal verbs test6
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary ch.20
review 19,18,17
-shoei essay practice
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
October 11, 2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry Book 1:
p.12 Bells by Edgar Allan Poe(We went over analysis questions together)
Reading 3:
p.68-71
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
Interview Prep.: Students shared written responses in class and I gave feedback.
In-class writing:
Refer to document attached to email
HW:
Poetry Book 1:
p.14 (Answer analysis Qs I gave in class with regards to the poem)
Reading 3:
Read text + answer Qs for p.72-75
Interview:
Prepare written responses for interview questions
Finish writing task and send it in by next class
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW+ p.15,16
Reading 3: same pages as HW
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
October 10, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.20 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg19-20
poem-Papa’s Waltz
Past test: Shibumaku 2010
homework
-vocabulary ch.20, sentence check2+final check
-writing –poem “Stand at my Grave. . .”
October 10, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch18
phrasal verbs test5
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: shoei
Homework
-vocabulary ch.19
review 18,17,16
-
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
October 4, 2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry Book 1:
p.10,11(We went over analysis questions together)
Reading 3:
p.64-67
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
Interview Prep.: Students shared written responses in class and I gave feedback.
In-class writing:
(I’ve given the writing task for homework)
HW:
Finish in-class writing task at home
Poetry Book 1:
p.12,14 (Answer analysis Qs I gave in class with regards to the poem)
Reading 3:
Read text + answer Qs for p.68-71
Interview:
Prepare written responses for interview questions
Finish writing task and send it in by next class
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW+ p.16,17
Reading 3: HW + p.72-75
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
October 3, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.19 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg17-18
poem-Innisfree
Past test: Shibushibu 22
homework
-vocabulary ch.19, sentence check2+final check
-writing –essay “gift from parents”
October 3, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch17
phrasal verbs test4
reading pg.
grammar pg.
practice test: senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary ch.18
review 17,16,15
-redo senzoku test
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
September 27, 2020
9:30-12:40
MR. YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry Book 1:
p.7(We went over analysis questions together)
p.10(We read the poem and answer analysis question until Q3)
Reading 3:
p.62-63
(We went over comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
p.64(We read the text together)
Interview Prep.: We went over the list of typical interview questions togehter
In-class writing:
Describe a time when you faced injustice.
HW:
Poetry Book 1:
p.10,11 Answer analysis Qs I gave in class with regards to the poem
Reading 3:
Read text + answer Qs for p.64-67
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW+ p.12,13
Reading 3: HW + p.68-71
Interview preparation: Answer list of Qs in writing
September 26, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.18 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg15-16
poem-Beehive
Past test: Shibumaku2011
homework
-vocabulary ch.18, sentence check2+final check
-writing – poem “Hope”
September 26, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch16
phrasal verbs test3
reading pg.73-74
grammar pg.66-70
practice test: shoei
Homework
-vocabulary ch.17
review 16,15,14
-reading pg.75-76
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
September 20, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry Book 3 p.57
(We read the poem together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Poetry Book 1 p.7
(We read the poem and discussed basic information)
Reading 3:
p.60-61
(We read the text, answered comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
In-class writing:
What is your greatest treasure?
HW:
Poetry Book 1:
p.7 Answer the Qs I gave in class with regards to the poem
p.10 Read the poem and analyze it for figurative language apart from imagery
Reading 3:
Read text + answer Qs for p.62-63/ Read text for p.64
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW+ p.11,12
Reading 3: HW + p.66-69
September 19, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.17 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg13-14
poem-Winter Sundays
Past test: Shibushibu2011
homework
-vocabulary ch.17, sentence check2+final check
-writing – essay
-reading x
September 19, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch16
phrasal verbs test2
reading pg.
grammar
practice test: senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary ch.16
review 15,14,13
-redo senzoku test
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
September 13, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 3:
p.54-56 (We read the poem together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 3:
p.56-59(We read the text, answered comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
In-class writing:
If a Japanese friend of your were to move to the country you used to live in and attend your former school, what piece of advice would you give them?
HW:
Poetry Book 3 p.57/ Poetry Book 1 p.7
Read and analyze poems for figure of speech, theme, and significance of title
Reading 3:
Read text + answer Qs for p.60-61/ Read text for p.62
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW+ p.10,11
Reading 3: HW + p.64-67
September 12, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.16 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg11-12
poem-The Flower
Past test: Shibumaku2012
homework
-vocabulary ch.16, sentence check2+final check
-writing – poem
-reading x
September 12, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch15
phrasal verbs test1
reading pg.69-70
grammar pg.61-65
practice test: shoei
Homework
-vocabulary ch.15
review 14,13,12
-reading pg.71-72
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
September 6, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 3:
p.50-51 The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls/ p.52-53 A Poison Tree
(We read the poems together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 3:
p.54-55 Hidden Danger (We read the text, answered comprehension Qs, and discussed possible answers)
In-class writing:
Write about a time you were encouraged by someone. Who encouraged you, and what were you able to accomplish as a result?
HW:
Poetry 3:
Answer Qs on p.52-53/ Read and analyze poem on p.54-56 for figure of speech, theme, and significance of title
Reading 3:
Read text + answer Qs for p.56-57/ Read text for p.58-59
Trial students should have:
Poetry 3: HW+ p.57,58
Reading 3: HW+p.60-63
September 5, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.15 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg9-10
poem-Loveliest of Trees
Past test: Shibushibu
homework
-vocabulary ch.15, sentence check2+final check
-writing – essay
-reading
September 5, (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch14
phrasal verbs pg.
readingx
grammarx
practice test: senzoku28a
practice essays
Homework
-retake Senzoku test
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
July 19, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
oetry 2: p.42-43 The Railway Train/ p.44-45 The Sandpiper
(We read the poems together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
In-class writing:
What is your weak point, and how do you plan to overcome it throughout your junior high years? Explain with concrete and specific reasons.
HW:
Review what we have covered so far in class.
Rewrite past essays (optional)
Trial students should have:
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
July 12, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.38-39 Love and Friendship/ p.40-41 Meeting at Night
(We read the poems together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 2: p.44-45 An Ancient Memento/ p.46-47 The Greatest Show on Earth!
(We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing:
What do you hope to accomplish throughout your junior high school years? Explain with concrete and specific reasons.
HW:
Poetry 2: p.42-43 The Railway Train/ p.44-45 The Sandpiper (Analyze the poem for figurative language, especially theme and the significance of the title. Write down your analysis in writing and prepare for class discussion. We will work on the problems in class)
Reading 2: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for p.48-51
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each/ Rewrite the essay (optional)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 2: HW + p.46-49
Reading 2: HW + p.52-55 (Reading Book 3)
July 11 (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.13 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg5-6
poem-annabel lee
Past test: Shibushibu
reading pg 15-16
homework
-vocabulary ch.13, sentence check2+final check
-writing – essay
-reading 17-18
July 11 (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch13
phrasal verbs pg. 88-90
analogies section 13
readingx
grammarx
practice test: senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 13
-phrasal verbs pg. 91
-reading pg 61-64
-grammar pg 56-58
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
July 5, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.36-37 I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud/ p.38-39 Love and Friendship
(We read the poems together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 2: p.40-41 Working with History/ p.44-45 An Ancient Memento
(We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing:
Who do you admire? Explain your choice with
concrete reasons.
HW:
Poetry 2: p.38-39 Love and Friendship (Answer comprehension Qs)/ p.40-41 Meeting at Night (Analyze the poem for figurative language, especially theme and the significance of the title. Write down your analysis in writing and prepare for class discussion. We will work on the problems in class)
Reading 2: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for p.44-47
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each/ Rewrite the essay (optional)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 2: HW + p.42-45
Reading 2: HW + p.48-49 (Reading Book 3)
July 4 (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.12 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg3-4
poem-mother to son
Past test: Shibumaku
reading pgx
homework
-vocabulary ch.12, sentence check2+final check
-writing – poem analysis
-reading x
July 4 (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch12
phrasal verbs pg. 80-83
analogies section 12
readingx
grammarx
practice test: shoei
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 12
-phrasal verbs pg. 84-86
-reading pg 59-60
-grammar pg 53-55
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
June 28, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.32-33 The Glory of the Day Was in Her Face/ p.34-35 Hope
(We read the poems together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 2: p.38-39 Fossil Hunter/ p.40-41 Working with History
(We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing:
Is it better to have one best friend or multiple friends who are not as close? Explain your choice with
concrete reasons.
HW:
Poetry 2: p.36-37 I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud/ p.38-39 Love and Friendship (Analyze the poems for figurative language, especially theme and the significance of the title. Write down your analysis in writing and prepare for class discussion. We will work on the problems in class)
Reading 2: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for p.41-45
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each/ Rewrite the essay (optional)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 2: HW + p.40-43
Reading 2: HW + p.46-47 (Reading Book 3)
June 27 (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.11 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg1-2
poem-do not go gentle
Past test: Shibushibu
reading pg35-37
homework
-vocabulary ch.11, sentence check2+final check
-writing – essay
-reading x
June 27 (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch11
phrasal verbs pg. 75-77
analogies section 11
readingx
grammarx
practice test: senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 11
-phrasal verbs pg. 78-79
-reading pg 55-58
-grammar pg 50-52
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
June 21, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.28-29 The Flag Goes By/ p.30-31 The Flight of Youth/ p.32 The Glory of the Day Was in Her Face
(We read the poems together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 2: p.34-35 But Is It Art?/p.36-37 Stuck in the Pits
(We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing:
Describe a time when you had an argument with a close friend and how you overcame the situation
to reconcile.
HW:
Poetry 2: p.32-33 The Glory of the Day Was in Her Face (Answer questions based on the poem and analyze it for figurative language, especially theme and the significance of the title)
Reading 2: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for p.38-39 Fossil Hunter/ p.40-41 Working with History
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each/ Rewrite the essay (optional)
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.34-37
Reading 2: HW + p.42-43 Coming Back to Life
June 20 (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch10
phrasal verbs pg. 68-72
analogies section 10
readingx
grammarx
practice test: shoei
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 10
-phrasal verbs pg. 73-74
-reading pg 51-54
-grammar pg 46-49
June 20 (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.10 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg19-20
poem-lamb
Past test: Shibumaku
reading pgx
homework
-vocabulary ch.10, sentence check2+final check
-writing – essay
-reading pg.32-33
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
June 14, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.24-25 Don’t Give Up / p.26-27 Escape at Bedtime/ p.28-29 The Flag Goes By
(We read the poems together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 2: p.30-31 Up Close and Personal/ p.32-33 Honored with Art/ p.34-35 But Is It Art?
(We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing:
Describe the most memorable summer vacation you have spent. Explain with specific reasons as to
why this vacation left an impression on you.
HW:
Poetry1: Answer questions based on the poem and analyze it for figurative language p.28-29 The Flag Goes By
Reading 2: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for p.34-35 But Is It Art?/ p.36-37 Stuck in the Pits
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.30-31
Reading 2: HW + Reading text book 2 p.38-39 Fossil Hunters/ p.40-41 Working with History
June 13 (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.9 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg17-18
poem-ecchoing green
Past test: Shibushibu
reading pg29-31
homework
-vocabulary ch.9, sentence check2+final check
review ch.8,7,6
-writing – essay
June 13 (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch9
phrasal verbs pg. 59-62
analogies section 9
readingx
grammarx
practice test: senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 9
-phrasal verbs pg. 63-66
-reading pg 47-50
-grammar pg 42-45
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
June 7, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.21-24
(We read the poems together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 2: p.26-27 Facing Fear/ p.28-29 Flying Through the Air/ p.30-31 Up Close and Personal
(We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing: What would you like to have as a pet? Explain your choice with concrete reasons.
HW:
Poetry1: Answer questions based on the poem “Don’t Give Up” p.24-25 /Read the poem on p.26-27. Look up vocabulary words and analyze poem for theme and figurative language. We will work on the problems in class.
Reading 2: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for p.30-31 Up Close and Personal/p.32-33 Honored with Art
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.28-31
Reading 2: HW + Reading text book 2 p.34-37 But Is It Art?/Stuck in the Pits
June 6 (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.8 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg15-16
grammar section 8
Past test: Shibumaku
reading pgx
homework
-vocabulary ch.8, sentence check2+final check
review ch.7,6,5
-writing essay
-reading pg 27-28
June 6 (Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch8
phrasal verbs pg. 50-53
analogies section 8
readingx
grammarx
practice test: shoei
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 8
-phrasal verbs pg. 54-58
-reading pg 43-46
-grammar pg 39-41
Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep
May 31, 2020
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.19-21 (We read the explanation and poem together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 2: Taking Flight/ Searching for Amelia/ Facing Fear (We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing: What is the most memorable meal you have had in the past? Explain your choice with concrete reasons.
HW:
Poetry1: Answer question based on the poem “A Song” p.21 /Read explanation and poem for p.22. Look up vocabulary words in the poem. We will work on the problems in class
Reading 2: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for p.26-27 Facing Fear/ p.28-29 Flying Through the Air/ p.30-31 Up Close and Personal
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.24-27
Reading 2: HW + Reading text book 2 p.32-35 Honored with Art/ But Is It Art?
May 30, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.7 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg13-14
grammar section 7
Past test: Shibushibu
reading pg24-26
homework
-vocabulary ch.7, sentence check2+final check
review ch.6,5,4
-writing essay based on poem
May 30(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch7
phrasal verbs pg. 41-45
analogies section 7
readingx
grammarx
practice test: senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 7
-phrasal verbs pg. 46-49
-reading pg 39-42
-grammar pg x
May 24, 2020
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p. 17 Structure/ p.18 Symbolism/ p.19 Theme (We read the explanation and poem together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 1: The Hen Pen/ Powered by Sunshine (We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing: Describe a turning point that changed your life forever. How has that event affected your life and how have you transformed as a person?
HW:
Poetry: p.19-21 (Answer question based on the poem Theme/ Read explanation and poem for p.20,21. Look up vocabulary words in the poem. We will work on the problems in class)
Reading 2: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for Taking Flight/ Searching for Amelia
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.20-23
Reading 2: HW + Reading text book 2 p.26-29 Facing Fear/Flying Through the Air
May 23, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.6 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg11-12
grammar section 6
Past test: Shibumaku
reading pg21-23
homework
-vocabulary ch.6, sentence check2+final check
review ch.5,4,3
-writing essay, someone who shared wisdom with you.
May 23(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch6
phrasal verbs pg. 34-37
analogies section 6
readingx
grammarx
practice test: Shoei
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 6
-phrasal verbs pg. 38-40
-reading pg 35-38
-grammar pg 30-34
May 17, 2020
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.15 Rhythm, p.16 Simile (We read the explanation and poem together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 1: There a Chick/ Eggs-perimenting with Eggs (We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing: Describe an experience, in which you failed to meet someone’s expectation, but the person forgave you for your mistake. Also, what is the lesson you have learned from
this experience?
HW:
Poetry: p. 17 Structure/ p.18 Symbolism/ p.19 Theme (Answer question based on the poem Who Has Seen the Wind/ Read explanation and poem for p.18,19. Look up vocabulary words in the poem. We will work on the problems in class)
Reading: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for The Hen Pen/ Powered by Sunshine
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.20-23
Reading 1: HW + Reading text book 2 p.22-25
May 16, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.5 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg9-10
grammar section 5
Past test: Shibushibu
reading pg17-20
homework
-vocabulary ch.5, sentence check2+final check
-writing essay-problem in jhs
May 16(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch5
phrasal verbs pg. 26-29
analogies section 5
reading
grammar27-29
practice test: Senzoku
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 5
-phrasal verbs pg. 30-33
-reading pg 31-34
May 10, 2020
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.12 Onomatopoeia/ p.13 Personification/p.14 Rhyme and Repetition (We read the explanation and poem together and discussed content. Students answered the comprehension questions.)
Reading 1: Island of Hope/ Chickens in the Neighborhood (We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing: What has been the most memorable remark that someone has told you while you living abroad?
HW:
Poetry: p. 14 Rhyme and Repetition (Answer question based on the poem The House on the Hill/ p.15 Rhythm, p.16 Simile (Read explanation and poem. Look up vocabulary words in the poem. We will work on the problems in class)
Reading: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for Here a Chick, There a Chick/ Eggs-perimenting with Eggs
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.17-18
Reading 1: HW + The Hen Pen/ Powered by Sunshine
May 9, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.4 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg7-8
grammar section 4
Past test: Shibumaku 2018
reading pgx
homework
-vocabulary ch.4, sentence check2+final check
-writing: poem, “Along the Road”
-reading: pg 13-16
May 9(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch4
phrasal verbs pg. 20-22
analogies section 4
reading
grammar
practice test: shoei
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 4
-phrasal verbs pg. 23-25
-reading pg 27-30
-grammar pg 22-26
April 26, 2020
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.10 Imagery, p.11 Metaphor (We read the explanation and poem together discussed content. Students answered the questions too.)
Reading 1: Nueva Amigo (We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing: What was the most comical experience you have ever had?
HW:
Poetry: p.12 Onomatopoeia/ p.13 Personification (Read explanation and poem. Look up vocabulary words in the poem. We will work on the problems in class)
Reading: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer Qs for / Island of Hope and Chickens in the Neighborhood
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.14-15
Reading 1: HW + Here a Chick, There a Chick/ Eggs-perimenting with Eggs
April 25, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.3 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg5-6
grammar section 3
Past test: Shibushibu 2018
reading pgx
homework
-vocabulary ch.3, sentence check2+final check
-writing: It is okay for govt. leaders to lie?
-reading: pg 9-12
April 25(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab ch3
phrasal verbs pg. 12-16
analogies section 3
reading 23-24
grammar 17-18
practice test: senzoku30b
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 3
-phrasal verbs pg17, sec.4-19
-reading pg 25-26
-grammar pg 19-21
April 19, 2020
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry 1 : p.8 Allusion, p.9 Hyperbole (we read the explanation and poem together. Students answered questions and we went over possible answers together)/ p.10 Imagery (we read the explanation)
Reading 1: p. 2-3 The New Americans(We went over vocabulary words and key ideas)/ p.4-5 (We read the text together and went over possible answers for Qs)
In-class writing: What was the saddest experience you had while living abroad?
HW:
Poetry: p.10 Imagery, p.11 Metaphor (Read explanation and poem. Look up vocabulary words in the poem)
Reading: Read text, look up vocabulary words for Nueva Amigo/ Island of Hope (We will work on questions in class)
Writing: Fix spelling errors. Rewrite misspelt words five times each
Trial students should have:
Poetry 1: HW + p.12-13
Reading 1: HW + Chickens in the Neighborhood/ Here a Chick, There a Chick
April 18,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei sample
vocab ch2
phrasal verbs pg. 6-9
analogies section 2
reading x
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 2
-phrasal verbs pg10-11
-reading pg19-22
-grammar pg14-16
April 18, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.2 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg3-4
grammar section 2
Past test: Shibumaku2019
reading pg5-6
homework
-vocabulary ch.2, sentence check2+final check
-writing: age of adulthood
-reading: pg7-8
April 12, 2020
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.7 Alliteration/ p.8 Allusion (we read the explanation and poem together. Students answered questions on p.7, and we went over possible answers together)
Reading: p. 2-3 The New Americans(We read the text together and went over vocabulary words and key ideas)
In-class writing: Describe a moment in life when you were awarded something.
HW:
Poetry: p.8 Allusion Answer the comprehension Q. Conduct some research on the key words: Pagan, Proteus, and Triton
Reading: Read text, look up vocabulary words, and answer all Qs for p. 2-3 The New Americans
Read text and look up vocabulary words for p.4-5 Starting Over (we will work on Qs in class next week)
April 11, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.1 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg1-2
grammar section 1
Past test: Shibushibu2019
reading pg1-2
homework
-vocabulary ch.1, sentence check2+final check
-writing: extinct animals
-reading: pg3-4
April 11,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku2019b
vocab ch1
phrasal verbs pg2-4
analogies section 1
reading 13-16
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 1
-phrasal verbs pg5
-reading pg17-18
-grammar pg6-13
-practice the test again if less than 60pts.
December 14, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Grammar: Unit 10 Infinitives and Bare Infinitives (We went over the answers for the exercise Qs)/ Unit 11 That and Interrogative Clauses (Lecture and note taking)
Reading: p.24-25 (we went over the answers together in class)
Past problem: Kogyokusha 2011 Exam
Interview Practice
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for Book 2 p.2-5 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems and final test for Unit 11 and read explanations and do pretest for Unit 12
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
Revise today’s past problem
Dec. 14, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.27 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibushibu2017
homework
-vocabulary ch.28, sentence check2+final check
-writing: poem
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
December 14,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku23A
vocab ch2 quiz
Interview
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 3
-analogies practice
December 8, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Hiroo 2015 Past Problem
(We went over the exam together. Students will receive a score and comments on their essays next week)
Interview: Students had 10 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Reading: The Great Gatsby (We read the text together and briefly discussed the passage)
Poem: Wind and Window Flower (we discussed possible answers to the questions)
HW:
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read excerpt from The Great Gatsby and answer Qs
Poerty: The Bells by Edgar Allen Poe (analyze poem)
Writing: Fix spelling errors
Dec. 7, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.26 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibumaku2016
homework
-vocabulary ch.27, sentence check2+final check
-writing: school subject
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
December 7, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Grammar: Unit 10 Gerunds (we went over the answers for the problems)/ Unit 10 Infinitives and Bare Infinitives (lecture and note-taking)
Reading: p.22-23 (we went over the answers together in class)
Past problem: Kogyokusha 2012 Exam
Interview Practice
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for 24-25 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems and final test for Unit 10 and read explanations and do pretest for Unit 11 That-clauses
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
Revise today’s past problem
December 1, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Hiroo 2017 Past Problem
(We went over the exam together. Students will receive a score and comments on their essays next week)
Interview: Students had 6 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Reading: The Railway Children (We read the text together and discussed possible answers to the comprehension question)
*Feedback on writing (sample essays from classmates)
HW:
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read excerpt from The Great Gatsby
Poerty: The Wind and Window Flower by Robert Frost (analyze poem and answer Qs)
Writing: Fix spelling errors
Nov. 30, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.25 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibushibu 18
homework
-vocabulary ch.26, sentence check2+final check
-writing: favorite book
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
November 30, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Grammar: Unit 9(we went over the answers for the problems)/ Unit 10 (lecture and note-taking)
Reading: p.20-21 (we went over the answers together in class)
Past problem: Kogyokusha 2014 Exam
Interview Practice
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for p.22-23 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems and final test for Unit 10 and read explanations and do pretest for Unit 10 Infinitives
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
Revise today’s past problem
November 30,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei practice
vocab ch25 quiz
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 2
-finish essay
Nov. 23,
[Kogyokusya/Toshidai English]
9:30-12:40
For next Nov. 30th Saturday class
(Yajima sensei’s Class)
ena English Grammer homework
P54-P57 and P58 Pre-Test
Kogyokusya Reading and Translation homework
P20-23 Q11 and Q12
Nov. 23, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.24 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibushibu 19
homework
-vocabulary ch.25, sentence check2+final check
-writing: influential person
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
November 23,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku24A
vocab ch24 quiz
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 1
-Phrasal verbs test 8
Novenber 17, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Lost by Carl Sandberg
(we discussed possible answers to the analysis questions in class)
Interview: Students had 7 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Reading: Five Children and It (We read the text together and answered the first comprehension question)
In-class writing
*Feedback on writing (sample essays from classmates)
HW:
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read and answer questions to Railway Children
Writing: Fix spelling errors
Nov. 16, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.24 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibumaku 2006
homework
-vocabulary ch.24, sentence check2+final check
-writing: Ah! Sunflower
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
Novenber 16, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
None of the regular students were present, so we covered the same material as last week.
Grammar: Unit 8 (lecture and note-taking)
Reading: p.14-15 (we went over the answers together in class)
Past problem: Toshidai 2015 Exam
Interview Practice
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for p.17-19 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems, final test and review test for Unit 8 and read explanations and do pretest for Unit 9
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
Revise today’s past problem
November 16,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku27A
vocab ch23 quiz
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 24
Novenber 10, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: The Raven
(we discussed possible answers to the analysis questions in class)
Interview: Students had 7 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Reading: Five Children and It (We read the text together and answered the first comprehension question)
In-class writing
*Feedback on writing (sample essays from classmates)
HW:
Poetry: Answer all Qs for Carl Sandburg’s Lost
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Improve answers to the comprehension questions related to Five Children and It
Writing: Fix spelling errors
November 9,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku25A
vocab ch22 quiz
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 23
Nov. 9, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.23 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibushibu 2008
homework
-vocabulary ch.23, sentence check2+final check
-writing: essay
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
Novenber 9, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
None of the regular students were present, so we covered the same material as last week.
Grammar: Unit 7 (lecture and note-taking)
Vocabulary: We read p.44 The Crash 1/ p.46 The Crash 2
Reading: p.12-13 (we went over the answers together in class)
Past problem: Kogyokusha 2015 Exam
Interview Practice
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for p.14-15 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems, final test and review test for Unit 7 and read explanations and do pretest for Unit 8
Vocabulary: Read p.48 The Crash 3/ p.50 The Crash 4
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
Revise today’s past problem
Novenber 3, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: The Raven
(we discussed the poem in class)
Interview: Students had 7 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Reading: The Secret Garden (We read the text together and answered comprehension questions)
In-class writing
*Feedback on writing (sample essays from classmates)
HW:
Poetry: Answer all Qs for Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read and answer questions related to Five Children and It
Writing: Fix spelling errors
Nov. 2, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.22 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibumaku 2007
homework
-vocabulary ch.22, sentence check2+final check
-writing: poem
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
Novenber 2, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Grammar: Unit 6 (we went over the answers to the problems)/ Unit 7 (lecture and note-taking)
Vocabulary: We read p.44 The Crash 1/ p.46 The Crash 2
Reading: p.12-13 (we went over the answers together in class)
Past problem: Toshidai 2016 Exam
Interview Practice
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for p.14-15 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems, final test and review test for Unit 7 and read explanations for Unit 8
Vocabulary: Read p.48 The Crash 3/ p.50 The Crash 4
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
November 2,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei practice 10
vocab ch21 quiz
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 22
-analogies worksheet
October 27, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Tall Nettles
(we discussed possible interpretations of the poem in class)
Interview: Students had 5 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Reading: Reading Text Book 3 (Anime: Art for All Ages)/ Mowgli’s Brother (We read the text together and answered comprehension questions)
*Feedback on writing (sample essays from classmates)
HW:
Poetry: Read and analyze Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read and answer questions related to The Secret Garden
Writing: Fix spelling errors
Oct. 26, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.21 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibushibu21
homework
-vocabulary ch.21, sentence check2+final check
-writing: essay
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
October 26,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
senzoku 26a
vocab ch20 quiz
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 21
-redo test
October 26, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Grammar: Unit 6 (lecture and note-taking)
Vocabulary: We read p.38 Sacco and Vanzetti/p.40 The Dust Bowl
Reading: p.10-11 (we went over the answers together in class)
Past problem: Kogyokusha 2016 Exam
Interview Practice
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems, final test and review test for Unit 6 and read explanations for Unit 7
Vocabulary: Read p.12-13, do all problems
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
October 20, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Mending Wall by Robert Frost
(we discussed possible interpretations of the poem in class and went over the questions related to the poem)
Interview: Students had 4 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Mita International School 2017 Entrance Examination (except for dictation)
*Feedback on writing (sample essays from classmates)
HW:
Poetry: Read and answer questions related to Tall Nettles
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read and answer questions related to Mowgli’s Brother
Writing: Fix spelling errors
Review today’s past problem
October 5, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Grammar: Unit 4 (We went over the answers for all exercise problems and review test)
Vocabulary: We read p.34 Forty Niners/ p.36 Prohibition
Reading: p.8-9 (we read the text together and went over the answers together in class)
Past problem: Toshidai H28 Exam
Interview Practice
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for p.10-11 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Do pretest and read explanations for Unit5
Vocabulary: Read p.38 Sacco and Vanzetti/p.40 The Dust Bowl
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
Oct. 19, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.20 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.19-20
Past test: Shibumaku 2008
homework
-vocabulary ch.20, sentence check2+final check
-writing: essay
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
October 19,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei practice 9
vocab ch19 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.128-132
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 20
-phrasal verbs 134-135
October 13, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Mending Wall
(we discussed possible interpretations of the poem in class and started working on questions related to the poem)
Interview: Students had 4 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Writing:
*Feedback on writing (sample essays from classmates)
*In-class writing
Reading: Bottle Rocket Blues (we read and went over answers to the questions)/ Anime (we read the text together)
HW:
Poetry: Answer questions related to Mending Wall by Robert Frost
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read and answer all Qs for Anime: Art for All Ages.
Writing: Fix spelling errors
October 6, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
(we discussed possible interpretations of the poem in class and started working on questions related to the poem)
Interview: Students had 4 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Writing:
*Feedback on writing (sample essays from classmates)
*In-class writing
Reading: Home, Home on Moon (we read and went over answers to the questions)/ Bottle Rocket Blues (we read the text together)
HW:
Poetry: Answer questions related to Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read and answer all Qs for Bottle Rocket Blues
Writing: Fix spelling errors
October 5, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Grammar: Unit 4 (We went over the answers for the Pre-Test for Units 4 and took notes)
Vocabulary: We read p.24 Conquistadors/ p.26 Wilderness 1
Reading: p.6-7 (we read the text together and went over the answers together in class)
Past problem: Kogyokusha 2017 Exam
Interview Practice
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for p.8-9 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Finish all problems for Unit 4, as well as the review test
Vocabulary: Read p.34 Forty Niners/ p.36 Prohibition
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
Oct. 5, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.19 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.17-18
Past test: Shibushibu 22
homework
-vocabulary ch.19, sentence check2+final check
-writing: essay
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
October 5,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku27a
vocab ch18 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.122-126
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 19
-phrasal verbs 127
September 29, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: The Listeners by Walter De La Mer
(we discussed possible answers to the poem questions together)
Interview: Each student had 3 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback (and also gave each other feedback)
Writing:
*Feedback on writing (sample essays from classmates)
*In-class writing
Reading: Curiosity in Space/Out of this World Experience/p.68-69 Moon Veggies
HW:
Poetry: Read and analyze Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read and answer all Qs for Home, Home on Moon
Writing: Fix spelling errors
September 28, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.18 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.15-16
Past test: Shibumaku 2009
homework
-vocabulary ch.18, sentence check2+final check
-writing: strengths and weaknesses
-reading log: (try to read a little every day)
September 28,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei practice 8
vocab ch17 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.114-117
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 18
-phrasal verbs 118-119
Septmeber 28, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Grammar: Unit 3 (We went over the answers for the Pre-Test for Units 3 and took notes)
Vocabulary: We read Slavery 1,2
Reading:
Past problem: Toshidai 2018 Exam
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for p.6-7 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Finish Exe. 1,2 and final test for Unit 3/ Do Pretest and Read explanations for Unit 4
Vocabulary: Read p.24 Conquistadors/ p.Wilderness 1
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
September 22, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: The Listeners by Walter De La Mer
(we read and analyzed the poem together)
Interview: Each student had 3 min. to answer typical interview questions and were given feedback
Writing:
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Answer questions associated with The Listeners
Interview preparation: Update response for interview Q sheet
Reading: Read and answer all Qs for p.68-69 Moon Veggies
September 21,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku28a
vocab ch16 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.108-111
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 17
-phrasal verbs 112-113
September 21, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.17 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.13-14
Past test: Shibushibu 2012
homework
-vocabulary ch.17, sentence check2+final check
-writing-poem
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
Septmeber 14, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class: (There was only one student and he came in from the second period, thus we did not cover much in class)
Grammar: Unit 2 Agreement(We worked on the Review Test for Units 1 and 2. Next week we will go over the answers in class)
Vocabulary: We conducted a quiz on the previous chapters
Past problem: Kogyokusha 2018 Exam
HW:
Reading: Read, look up vocabulary, and answer all Qs for p.6-7 (Bring an electronic dictionary to class if you have one)
Grammar: Do Pretest and Read explanations for Unit 3
Vocabulary: Read Slavery 1,2
Interview preparation: Fill out the interview question sheet in full sentences (in English)
September 15, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Read poems on p.57 and worked on questions related to the content of the poem
Reading: An Icy Welcome/ Plating a Seed of the Future/ Curiosity in Space
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*In-class writing
Interview Preparation
HW:
Poetry:Read, look up vocab., and analyze poem for figures of speech, theme, tone/mood, significance of title (refer to handout)
Reading: Finish up Qs for Curiosity in Space/ Read and answer all Qs for Out of this World Experience
Interview preparation: Fill out Q sheet in full sentences/ produce an autobiography
September 14,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei practice 7
vocab ch15 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.102-104
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 16
-phrasal verbs 105-107
September 14, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.16 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.11-12
Past test: Shibumaku 2010
homework
-vocabulary ch.16, sentence check2+final check
-writing-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
September 8, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Read poems on p.52-56 and worked on questions
Reading: Canine Rescue/An Icy Welcome
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry:Read, look up vocab., and analyze poem for figures of speech, theme, tone/mood, significance of title
Reading: Finish up Qs for An Icy Welcome/ Read and look up vocabulary for Planting…
Interview preparation: Fill out Q sheet in full sentences/ produce an autobiography
September 7, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.15 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.9-10
Past test: Shibuya 2012
homework
-vocabulary ch.15, sentence check2+final check
-writing-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
September 7,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku29a
vocab ch14 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.96-98
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 14
-phrasal verbs 99-101
-redo test
Septmeber 7, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: Book 1 p.4-5 (we read the passage together and talked about vocabulary and content/ We went over the answers to the Qs)
Grammar: Unit 2 Agreement (lecture and exercise problems)
Vocabulary: The American Revolution 1,2
HW:
Reading: Read and look up vocabulary for p.6-7 (The Qs will be done in class)
Grammar: Finish Review Test Unit 2 p.16/ Do Pretest and Read explanations for Unit 3
Vocabulary: Review today’s text and use a dictionary to study words if necessary/ Read Slavery 1,2/ vocab. quiz
July 14, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Read poems on p.50 and 52 and worked on questions
Reading: Working with History/ Read and look up vocabulary for Dreams of Cirque du Soleil/Hidden Danger/An Avalanche…
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*In-class writing
HW:
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
(mandatory) Fix all spelling errors
July 13,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei practice 6
vocab ch13 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.92-94
analogies practice
reading pg 55-56
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 14
-reading pg.57-58
July 13, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: Book 1 p.2-3 (we read the passage together and talked about vocabulary and content)
Grammar: Unit 1 Nouns (lecture and exercise problems)
Vocabulary: The Puritans 1,2
HW:
Reading: Finish questions on p.3/ Read and look up vocabulary for p.4-5 (The Qs will be done in class)
Grammar: Finish Practice exercise and Final Test for Unit 1 p.7-8/ Do Pretest and Read explanations for Unit 2
Vocabulary: Review today’s text and use a dictionary to study words if necessary/ Read The American Revolution 1,2
July 7, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Read poems on p.46 and 48 and worked on questions
Reading: Working with History/ Read and look up vocabulary for The Tumbling Tennenbaums/ The Big Truth/Dreams of Cirque du Soleil
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Read poems on p.50 and 52 at least 2-3 times/ Look up vocabulary/ Analyse poem for figurative language and consider theme and tone and mood
Reading: Finish questions for Dreams of Cirque du Soleil, read text for Hidden Danger/An Avalanche…
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
(mandatory) Fix all spelling errors
July 6, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.13 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.5-6
Past test: Shibuya 2013
Grammar-ch.8
Reading-x
homework
-vocabulary ch.13, sentence check2+final check
-writing-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
July 6,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku 30a exam
vocab ch12 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.88-91
analogies section 13
reading pgx
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 13
-phrasal verbs pg. x
-reading pg.redo senzoku test
June 30, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Read poems on p.42 and 44 and worked on questions
Reading: Working with History/ Read and look up vocabulary for An Ancient Memento/ The Greatest Show on Earth/ The Tumbling Tennenbaums
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Read poems on p.46 and 48 at least 2-3 times/ Look up vocabulary/ Analyse poem for figurative language and consider theme
Reading: Finish questions for The Tumbling Tennenbaums, read text for The Big Truth/Dreams of Cirque du Soleil
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
(mandatory) Fix all spelling errors
June 29, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.12 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.3-4
Past test: Shibuya Makuhari 2012
Grammar-ch.x
Reading-29-32
homework
-vocabulary ch.12, sentence check2+final check
-writing-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
June 29,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei exam
vocab ch11 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.80-84
analogies section 12
reading pg51-52
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 12
-phrasal verbs pg. 84-85
-reading pg.53-54
June 23, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Read poems on p.38 and 40 and worked on questions
Reading: Working with History/ Read and look up vocabulary for Coming Back to Life/ An Ancient Memento
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Read poems on p.42 and 44 at least 2-3 times/ Look up vocabulary/ Analyse poem for figurative language and consider theme
Reading: Finish questions for An Ancient Memento/ The Greatest Show on Earth!/ The Tumbling Tennenbaums
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
(mandatory) Fix all spelling errors
June 22, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.11 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.1-2
Past test: Shibuya 2014
Grammar-ch.7
Reading-x
homework
-vocabulary ch.11, sentence check2+final check
-writing-poem
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
June 22,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei exam
vocab ch10 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.75-78
analogies section 11
reading pg49-50
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 11
-phrasal verbs pg. 79
-reading pg.
-redo senzoku test
June 16, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Read poems on p.34 and 36 (poetry 2 book) and worked on questions
Reading: Stuck in the Pits/Fossil Hunters/ Working with History
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Read poems on p.38 and 40 at least 2-3 times/ Look up vocabulary/ Analyse poem for figurative language and consider theme
Reading: Finish questions for Working with History/ Read and look up vocabulary for Coming Back to Life/ An Ancient Memento
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
(mandatory) Fix all spelling errors
June 15, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.10 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.19-20
Past test: Shibuya Makuhari 2013
Grammar-
Reading-
homework
-vocabulary ch.10, sentence check2+final check
-writing-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
June 15,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei exam
vocab ch9 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.68-74
analogies section 10
reading
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 10
-phrasal verbs pg. x
-reading pg. 47-48
-go over mistakes in test
June 9, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Read poems on p.30, 32 (poetry 2 book) and worked on questions
Reading: But Is It Art?/ Stuck in the Pits
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Read poems on p.34 and 36 at least 2-3 times/ Look up vocabulary/ Analyse poem for figurative language and consider theme
Reading: Finish questions for Stuck in the Pits/ Read and look up vocabulary for Fossil Hunters/ Working with History
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
(mandatory) Fix all spelling errors
June 8, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.9 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.17-18
Past test: Shibuya 2015
Grammar-6
Reading-27-28
homework
-vocabulary ch.9, sentence check2+final check
-writing-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
June 8,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku 2014 exam
vocab ch8 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.59-63
analogies section 9
reading 43-44
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 9
-phrasal verbs pg. 64-66
-reading pg. 45-46
-redo test
June 2, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: Read poems on p.26,28 and worked on questions
Reading: Up Close and Personal/ Honored with Art
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Read poems on p.30, 32 (poetry 2 book) at least 2-3 times/ Look up vocabulary/ Analyse poem for figurative language and consider theme
Reading: Read and look up vocabulary for But Is It Art?/ Stuck in the Pits
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
(mandatory) Fix all spelling errors
June 1, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.8 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.15-16
Past test: Shibumaku 2014
Grammar-x
Reading-25-26
homework
-vocabulary ch.8, sentence check2+final check
-writing-book report
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
June 1,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei exam
vocab ch7 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.50-55
analogies section 8
reading 41-42
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 8
-phrasal verbs pg. 56-58
-reading pg. 42
May 26, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.22,24 We read the poem and answered Qs
Reading: p.26 Facing Fear and p. 28 Flying Through the Air
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*Feedback on previous topic and tips on writing
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: p. Read poems on p.26,28 at least 2-3 times/ Look up vocabulary/ Analyse poem for figurative language and consider theme
Reading: Read and look up vocabulary for Up Close and Personal/ Honored with Art
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
Fix all spelling errors
May 25, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.7 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.13-14
Past test: Shibushibu 2016
Grammar-section 5
Reading-23-24
homework
-vocabulary ch.7, sentence check2+final check
-writing-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
May 25,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei exam
vocab ch6 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.42-46
analogies section 7
reading 37-38
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 7
-phrasal verbs pg. 47-49
-reading pg. 39-40
-redo test
May 19, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.20-21 We read the poem and answered Qs
Reading: Taking Flight/ Searching for Amelia
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
Writing:
*Feedback on previous topic and tips on writing
*In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: p. 22,24 Read poems at least 2-3 times/ Look up vocabulary/ Analyse poem for figurative language and consider theme
Reading: Read and look up vocabulary for p.26 Facing Fear and p. 28 Flying Through the Air
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
Fix all spelling errors
May 18,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei exam
vocab ch5 quiz
phrasal verbs pg.34-37
analogies section 6
reading 33-34
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 6
-phrasal verbs pg. 38-40
-reading pg. 35-36
May 18, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.6 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.11-12
Past test: ShibuMaku 2015
Grammar-section x
Reading-x
Poem analysis-”The Lamb”
homework
-vocabulary ch.6, sentence check2+final check
-writing-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
May 12, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.17-19 We read the poem and answered Qs
Reading: Powered by Sunshine/ Taking Flight
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
In-class writing: What has been the most memorable expression that your friend or teacher has told you while you were living abroad?
(Feedback on previous topic and tips on writing was also given)
HW:
Poetry: p. 20-22 Read the explanations/poem and look up vocabulary
Reading: Finish reading and answering Qs for Taking Flight/ Read Searching for Amelia
Rewrite the previous week’s essay (voluntary assignment): improve the content
May 11, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.5 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.9-10
Past test: Shibushibu 29
Grammar-section 4
Reading-15-16
homework
-vocabulary ch.5, sentence check2+final check
-writing
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
May 11,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku exam
phrasal verbs pg.26-27
analogies section 5
reading 31-32
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 5
-phrasal verbs pg. 28-33
-redo test
April 28, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.14,15,16 We read the poem and answered Qs
Reading: Eggs-perimenting with…/ The Hen Pen
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
In-class writing: If a Japanese friend of yours were to move to the country you used to live in and attend your former school, what piece of advice would you give them?
(Feedback on previous topic and tips on writing was also given)
HW:
Poetry: Review what we have covered so far
Reading: Review what we have covered so far
Rewrite the previous week’s essay: improve the content
Writing Practice: What has been the most comical experience you have had?
April 27, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.4 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.7-8
Past test: Shibumaku 2016
Poem-”Ecchoing Green”
homework
-vocabulary ch.4, sentence check2+final check
-writing: Explain the figurative meaning of the folk tale “Momotaro.” Explain any metaphors or symbolism used in the story. Support your ideas with examples.
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
April 27,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei exam
phrasal verbs pg.20-23
analogies section 4
reading 25-26
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 4
-reading pg. 27-30
-phrasal verbs pg.24-25
April 21, 2019
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS/ Mita International School Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.11,12,13 We read the poem and answered Qs
Reading: Chickens in the Neighborhood/ Here a Chick …
(We read the text and answered the Qs)
In-class writing: What was the saddest experience you had while living abroad?
(Feedback on previous topic and tips on writing was also given)
HW:
Poetry: p.14,15,16 Read the explanations and poem and look up vocabulary and terms
Reading: Eggs-perimenting with…/ The Hen Pen (read the text and look up vocabulary)
Rewrite the previous week’s essay: improve the content
April 13, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: Book 1 p.2-5 (we read the passage together and went over answers)
Grammar: Unit 2 Agreements
Vocabulary: The American Revolution 1,2
HW:
Reading: Read p. 6-7
Grammar: Finish Final Test for Unit 2 p.16/ Do Pretest and Read explanations for Unit 3
Vocabulary: Vocab quiz based on passages we read
May 13, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.2 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives pg.3-4
Past test: Shibumaku 2017
homework
-vocabulary ch.2, sentence check2+final check
-writing: should we bring back extinct species
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
May 13,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Shoei exam
phrasal verbs pg6-9
analogies section 2
reading 19-20
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 2
-reading pg. 21-22
-phrasal verbs pg.10-11
April 6, 2019
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: Book 1 p.2-3 (we read the passage together)
Grammar: Unit 1 Nouns
HW:
Reading: Read and answer Qs for p. 2-3
Grammar: Finish Final Test for Unit 1/ Do Pretest and Read explanations for Unit 2
Vocabulary: Review Puritans 1,2/ Read The American Revolution 1,2
May 6, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.1 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibushibu 31
homework
-vocabulary ch.1, sentence check2+final check
-writing: students’ right to privacy
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
May 6,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
Senzoku30b exam
phrasal verbs pg2-5
analogies section 1
grammar rule 1
reading 1A,1B
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 1
-reading pg. 17-18
-redo senzoku test
December 22, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Grammar: Exam 2
Kogyokusha 2010 Past Problem
Interview Pratice
HW:
December 16, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class: (Last Class)
Writing Task
Interview Practice
Poetry 2: p.40-46
December 15, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: Book 2 p.12-15(we went over the answers in class)
Grammar: Unit 18 Testing your prepositions/ Exam 1
Kogyokusha 2011 Past Problem
Interview Pratice
HW:
Reading: Read and answer Qs for p. 16-19
Grammar: No HW
Review today’s past problem
Fill out the questions on the interview question sheet
Dec. 15, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.25 matching+sentence check1
Vocabulary derivatives
Past test: Shibushibu 28
homework
-vocabulary ch.25, sentence check2+final check
-writing: Poem “I’m nobody”
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
Dec. 15,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz
Senzoku29 exam
interview practice
Homework
-senzoku 26
December 9, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Writing Task
Interview Practice
Reading: The Secret Garden
HW:
Poetry2:
Finish Qs for p.41, 43
Read and anaylze poems on p.44 and 46 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Prepare answers for interview questions in writing
December 8, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: Book 2 p.8-11(we went over the answers in class)
Grammar: Unit 16 That Clauses with Bare Infinitives/ Unit 17 So and Such
Kogyokusha 2012 Past Problem
Interview Pratice
HW:
Reading: Read and answer Qs for p. 12-15
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems for Unit 17/ finish all problems for Unit 18
Review today’s past problem
Fill out the questions on the interview question sheet
Dec. 8, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.24 matching+sentence check1
poetry
Past test: Shibumaku 2016
homework
-vocabulary ch.24, sentence check2+final check
-writing: Article “Crispr”
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
Dec. 8,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz
Senzoku28 exam
interview practice
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 24
-senzoku 27
December 2, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Writing Task
Interview Practice
Reading: Five Children and It Chapter 1 Beautiful As the Day
Poetry: Book 2 p.38-39
HW:
Poetry: Read and anaylze poems on p.40 and 42 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Prepare answers for interview questions in writing
December 1, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: Book 2 p.4-7(we went over the answers in class)
Grammar: Unit 15 Negative Adverbs/ Unit 16 That Clauses with Bare Infinitives
Kogyokusha 2013 Past Problem
Interview Pratice
HW:
Reading: Read and answer Qs for p. 8-11
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems for Unit 16/ Read and finish pretest for Unit 17
Review today’s past problem
Fill out the questions on the interview question sheet
Dec. 1,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz
Shoei sample exam
interview practice
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 23
November 25, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Past Problem from Mita International School (2017)
Interview Practice
Reading: Mowgli’s Brothers
Poetry: Book 2 p.36-37
HW:
Poetry: Read and anaylze poems on p.38 and 40 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Prepare answers for interview questions in writing
Read, analyze and look vocabulary for Beautiful As the Day
November 24, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: Book 2 p.2-3 (we went over the answers in class)
Grammar: Unit 15 Negative Adverbs
Toshidai 2014 Past Problem
Interview Pratice
HW:
Reading: Read and answer Qs for p. 4-7
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems for Unit 15/ Read and finish pretest for Unit 16
Review today’s past problem
Fill out the questions on the interview question sheet
Nov. 24,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz
Shoei practice exam 3
interview practice
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 22
November 18, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Past Problem (2017)
Interview Practice
Reading: p.72-75
Poetry: Book 2 p.32-35
HW:
Poetry: Read and anaylze poems on p.36,38 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Prepare answers for interview questions in writing
Nov. 17, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.21 matching+sentence check1
Past test: Shibushibu 20
homework
-vocabulary ch.21, sentence check2+final check
-writing: Poem, “A Poison Tree”
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
November 17, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: p.24-25 (we went over the answers in class)
Grammar: Unit 14 Wish
Kogyokusha 2014 Past Problem
Interview Pratice
HW:
Reading: Read and answer Qs for p.
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems for Unit 14/ Read and finish pretest for Unit 15
Review today’s past problem
Fill out the questions on the interview question sheet
Read and answer all Qs for Reading Book 2 p.2-3
Nov. 17,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz
Senzoku 23a practice exam
interview practice
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 21
-redo test
November 11, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Past Problem (2015)
Interview Practice
Reading: p.70-71
HW:
Poetry: Read and anaylze poems on p.32,34 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Reading: Read and look up vocabulary for p.72-75
Prepare answers for interview questions in writing
Nov. 10,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz
analogies practice
Shoei #2 practice exam
interview practice
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 20
-phrasal verbs practice test #1/2
Nov. 11, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.20 matching+sentence check1
Past test: Shibumaku2008
homework
-vocabulary ch.20, sentence check2+final check
-writing: article happiness vs. purpose
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
November 10, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: p.22-23 (we went over the answers in class)
Grammar: Unit 13 If-clauses Structure
Toshidai 2015 Past Problem
HW:
Reading: Read and answer Qs for p.24-25
Grammar: Finish all exercise problems for Unit 13/ Read and finish pretest for Unit 14
Review today’s past problem
Fill out the questions on the interview question sheet
November 4, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Past Problem (2014)
Interview Practice
Reading: p.66-69
HW:
Poetry: Re-read and anaylze poems on p.24 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Reading: Read and look up vocabulary for p.70-73
Prepare answers for interview questions in writing
Nov. 3, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.19 matching+sentence check1
Past test: Shibushibu21
homework
-vocabulary ch.19, sentence check2+final check
-writing: book report
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
November 3, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: p.20-21 (we went over the answers in class)
Grammar: Unit 12 Sentence Structure
Kogyokusha 2015 Past Problem
HW:
Reading: Read and answer Qs for p.22-23
Grammar: Finish exercise 2, final test and review test for Unit 12
Review today’s past problem
Fill out the questions on the interview question sheet
Nov. 3,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #18
analogies practice
Senzoku 24a past exam
interview practice
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 19
redo teset
October 27, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading:
Grammar: Unit 10 To-infinitives and bare infinitives (final and review test), Unit 11 That-clauses and Interrogative Clauses
Toshidai 2018 Past Problem
HW:
Reading: Finish up Qs for p.20-21/ Read and answer Qs for p.22-23
Grammar: Finish exercise problems and final test
Review today’s past problem
October 21, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: We analyzed poems on p.15-16 of Poetry 1 textbook for figurative language and theme/tone and mood
Reading: p.58-61
Writing: In-class writing
Interview Practice
HW:
Poetry: Re-read and anaylze poems on p.17-18 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Reading: Read and look up vocabulary for p.64-67
Prepare answers for interview questions in writing
October 20, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Reading: We read and worked on problems for p.18-19/ We read p.20-21
Grammar: Unit 10 To-infinitives and bare infinitives
Kogyokusha 2016 Past Problem
HW:
Reading: Finish up Qs forp.20-21/ Read p.22-23
Grammar: Finish Exe.1 and 2 for Unit 10 (do NOT work on final and review test)
Review today’s past problem
October 14, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: We analyzed poems on p.13-14 of Poetry 1 textbook for figurative language and theme/tone and mood
Reading: p.54-57
Writing: In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Re-read and anaylze poems on p.15-16 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Reading: Read and look up vocabulary for p.58-61
Rewrite essay from the previous topic
Oct. 13, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.16 matching+sentence check1
Shibushibu23
homework
-vocabulary ch.16, sentence check2+final check
-writing: news article
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
Oct. 13,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #15
Idioms practice
Shoei 2001 past exam
interview practice
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 16
study for vocab test
-grammar pg. 66-69
October 13, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary:
p.48-51 The Crash 3,4
Reading: We read and worked on problems for p.18-19
Grammar: Unit 10 Gerunds
Toshidai 2016 Past Problem
HW:
Reading: Finish up Qs for p.18-19/ Read p.20-21
Grammar: Read explanations work for Unit 10 Infinitives
October 7, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: We analyzed poems on p.11-12 of Poetry 1 textbook for figurative language and theme/tone and mood
Reading: p.50-53
Writing: In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Re-read and anaylze poems on p.13-14 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Reading: Read and look up vocabulary for p.54-57
October 6, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary:
p.44-47 The Crash 1 and 2
Reading: We went over the answers for p.14-15/p.17
Grammar: Unit 9 Adjectives Ending -ing and -ed
Kogyokusha 2017 Past Problem
HW:
Vocabulary: Read the text for p.48-51
Reading: Read and work Qs for p.18-19
Grammar: Read explanations work on pretest for Unit 10
Oct. 6, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.15 matching+sentence check1
Shibushibu23
homework
-vocabulary ch.15, sentence check2+final check
-writing: Book report
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
Oct. 6,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #14
Phrasal verbs practice
Senzoku 26a past exam
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 15
study for vocab test
-redo senzoku test at home
September 30, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: We analyzed poems on p.11-12 of Poetry 1 textbook for figurative language and theme/tone and mood
Reading: p.50-53
Writing: In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Re-read and anaylze poems on p.13-14 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Reading: Read and answer all Qs for p.54-57
Rewrite previous week’s essay
September 29, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary:
p.38-41
Reading: p.12-13, 14-15 Read text, wewent over the answers in class for p.12-13
Grammar: Unit 8 Word Classification
HW:
Vocabulary: Read the text for p.44-47 The Crash 1 and 2
Reading: Read and work Qs for p.12-13
Grammar: Read explanations for Unit 9 Adjectives Ending -ing and -ed and work on pretest
September 29, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.14 matching+sentence check1
Shibumaku 2011
homework
-vocabulary ch.14, sentence check2+final check
-writing: Essay on strengths and weaknesses
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
September 29,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #13
analogies section 13
Idioms
Shoei 2002 past exam
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 14
study for vocab test
-grammar pg. 56-59
-reading pg. 33-34
September 23, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: We analyzed poems on p.9-10 of Poetry 1 textbook for figurative language and theme/tone and mood
Reading: p.46-49
Writing: In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Re-read and anaylze poems on p.11-12 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Reading: Read and answer all Qs for p.50-53
September 22, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.13 matching+sentence check1
Shibushibu 2012
derivatives pg.5-6
homework
-vocabulary ch.13, sentence check2+final check
-writing: Poem-hope
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
September 22, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary:
p.34 The Forty-Niners/p.36 Prohibition
Reading: p.10-11 Read text We went over the answers in class
Grammar: Unit 7 Adjectives and Adverbs
HW:
Vocabulary: p.39-41 Read the text
Reading: Read and work Qs for p.12-13
Grammar: Read explanations for Unit 8 Word Classification and work on pretest
September 22,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #12
phrasal verbs pg. 85-86
analogies section 12
Senzoku 27a past exam
reading pg.
grammar pg.53-55
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 13
study for vocab test
-retake senzoku test
September 16, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: We analyzed poems on p.7-8 of Poetry 1 textbook for figurative language and theme/tone and mood
Reading: Coming Back to Life/An Ancient Memento
Writing: In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Re-read and anaylze poems on p.9-10 for figurative language and consider the following:
*theme
*tone/mood
*setting
*what can we say about the speaker?
Reading: p.46-49 Read and answer all Qs
September 15, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary ch.12 matching+sentence check1
Shibumaku 2012
derivatives pg.3-4
homework
-vocabulary ch.12, sentence check2+final check
-writing: 82% have faith
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
September 15, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary:
p.28-29 Wilderness 2/p.30-31 El Dorado
Reading: p.8-9 Read text We went over the answers in class
Grammar: Unit 5 Modals
HW:
Vocabulary: Read p.34 The Forty-Niners/p.36 Prohibition
Reading: Read and work on p.10-11 (do not work on problems)
Grammar: Read explanations for Unit 7 Adjectives and Adverbs and work on pretest
September 15,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #11
phrasal verbs pg. 80-84
analogies section 11
Shoei 2003 past exam
reading pg.29-30
grammar pg.46-52
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 12
study for vocab test
-phrasal verbs pg. 85-86
-reading pg. 31-32
September 9, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.28-31
Reading: Fossil Hunters/Working with History
Writing: In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Re-read and analyze poems on p.7-8
Reading: Coming Back to Life/An Ancient Memento
September 8, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary:
The Conquistadors/Wilderness 1
Reading: p.6-7 We went over the answers in class
Grammar: Unit 4 Passive Voice
HW:
Vocabulary: Read p.28-29 Wilderness 2/p.30-31 El Dorado
Reading: Read and finish up the questions for p.8-9 Read text (do not work on problems)
Grammar: Read explanations for Unit 5 Modals and work on pretest
September 8, (ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary pg. 69-70
Shibushibu 2013
reading pg. 9-10
derivatives pg.1-2
homework
-vocabulary ch.11
-writing: September book report
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
September 8,(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #10
phrasal verbs pg. 75-78
analogies section 10
Senzoku 28a past exam
reading pg.27-28
grammar pg.42-45
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 11
study for vocab test
-phrasal verbs pg. 79
-retake Senzoku test
July 15, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.21,22
Reading: Up Close and Personal/Honored with Art
Writing: In-class writing
HW:
NO HW due to summer course
July 14
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary pg. 55-56
ShibuMaku 2013
reading pg.
derivatives pg.19-20
grammar section 8
homework
-vocabulary ch.10
-writing: All Summer in a Day
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
July 14
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #9
phrasal verbs pg. 67-74
analogies section 9
Shoei2004#1 past exam
reading pg.25-26
grammar pg.
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 10
study for vocab test
-read at least two English books
-practice tests we’ve done so far in class.
-reading pg.
-grammar pg.
July 14, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary:
The Civil War 1 and 2
Reading: p.4-5 We went over the answers in class
Grammar: Unit 3 Verb Tenses
HW:
Vocabulary: Read The Conquistadors/Wilderness 1
Reading: Read and finish up the questions for p.6-7
Grammar: Unit 4 Passive Voice Read explanations and work on pretest on p.24
July 8, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.19-20
Reading: Facing Fear/Flying Through the Air
Writing: Exercise for understanding main ideas and supporting detail/In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Read explanation and look up vocabulary for p.21,22
Reading: Up Close and Personal/Honored with Art
Writing: Rewrite the essay from previous week
July 7, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary:
Vocab. quiz
Slavery 1 and 2
Reading: p.2-3 We went over the answers in class
Grammar: Unit 3 Verb Tenses
HW:
Vocabulary: Read The Civil War 1 and 2
Reading: Read and finish up the questions for p.4-5
Grammar: Unit 4 Passive Voice Read explanations and work on pretest on p.24
July 7
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary pg. 51-52
ShibuShibu 26
reading pg.8
derivatives pg.17-18
homework
-vocabulary ch.9
-writing: Books or Experience
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
July 7
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #8
vocab pg. 55
phrasal verbs pg. 59-66
analogies section 8
Senzoku29a past exam
reading pg.
grammar pg. 39-41
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 9
study for vocab test
-redo Senzoku 29a (70+correct)
-reading pg.
-grammar pg.
July 1st, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.17-18
Reading: Taking Flight/Searching for Amelia
Writing: Exercise for understanding main ideas and supporting detail/In-class writing
HW:
Poetry: Read explanation and look up vocabulary for p.19-20
Reading: Facing Fear/Flying Through the Air
Writing: Rewrite the essay from previous week
June 30
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary pg. 47-48
ShibuMaku 2014
grammar section 7
reading pg.
derivatives pg.15-16
homework
-vocabulary ch.8
-writing: Book report
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
June 30
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #7
vocab pg. 49
phrasal verbs pg. 50-56
analogies section 7
Shoei 2014 dec. past exam
reading pg.
grammar pg. pg. 36-38
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 8
study for vocab tes t
-phrasal verbs pg. 57-58
-reading pg. pg. 21-24
-grammar pg.
June 30, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary: The American Revolution 1 and 2
Reading: p.1 We went over the answers in class
Grammar: Unit 2 Agreement
HW:
Vocabulary: Read Slavery 1+2
Prepare for quiz base on the previous four chapters (The Puritans 1+2/ The American Revolution 1+2)
Reading: Read and finish up the questions for p.2-3
Grammar: Unit 3 Verb Tenses Read explanations and work on pretest on p.17
June 24, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.15-16
Reading: The Hen Pen/Powered by Sunshine
Writing: Exercise for understanding main ideas and supporting detail/In-class writing: What was the saddest experience you have had?
HW:
Poetry: Read explanation and look up vocabulary for p.17-18
Reading: Taking Flight/Searching for Amelia
June 23, 2018
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Vocabulary: The Puritans 1 and 2
Reading: p.1
Grammar: Unit 1 Nouns
HW:
Vocabulary: Read The American Revolution 1 and 2
Reading: Finish up translations for p.1/ Read and look up vocabulary for p.2
Grammar: Unit 2 Agreement Read explanations and work on pretest
June 23
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary pg. 43-44
ShibuShibu yr.27
grammar section 6
reading pg. 6-7
derivatives pg.13-14
homework
-vocabulary ch.7
-writing: Poem analysis
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
June 23
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #6
vocab pg. 43
phrasal verbs pg. 41-44
analogies section 6
Senzoku30a past exam
reading pg.
grammar pg. 30-34
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 7
study for vocab test
-phrasal verbs pg.45-49
-redo Senzoku 30a (70+correct)
-reading pg.
-grammar pg.
June 17, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
Poetry: p.13-14
Reading: Here a Chick…/Eggs-perimenting
Writing: Exercise for understanding main ideas and supporting detail/In-class writing: What was the saddest experience you have had?
HW:
Poetry: Read explanation and look up vocabulary for p.15-16
Reading: The Hen Pen/Powered by Sunshine
Writing: Rewrite the essay from last week
June 16
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #5
vocab pg. 35
phrasal verbs pg. 34-40
analogies section
Shoei2005 Rd.1 past exam
reading
grammar pg.
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 6
study for vocab test
-phrasal verbs pg.
-reading pg.21-24
-grammar pg.27-29
June 16
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
vocabulary pg. 39-40
Shibuya Makuhari 2015
grammar section
reading pg.
derivatives pg.11-12
homework
-vocabulary ch.6
-writing:computer science
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
June 2
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
rewrite Shibumaku essay
Shibuya Year28
grammar section 5
reading pg. 5
derivatives pg.9-10
homework
-vocabulary ch.5
-writing: Achieving Dreams
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
June 9
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #4
phrasal verbs pg. 26-31
analogies section 5
Senzoku 27b past exam
reading 19-20
grammar pg. 25-26
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 5
study for vocab test
-phrasal verbs pg. 32-33
-reading pg.
-grammar pg.
redo Senzoku 27b
June 3, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
No class due to no students
June 2
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #3
phrasal verbs pg. 20-22
analogies section 4
Shoei 2005December past exam
reading
grammar pg.
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 4
study for vocab test
-phrasal verbs pg. 23-25
-reading pg. 17-18
-grammar pg. 22-24
June 2
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
ShibuMaku 2016
grammar section 4
reading pg.
derivatives pg.7-8
homework
-vocabulary ch.4
-writing: Ozymandias
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
May 27, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class:
General overview of the course
Explanation on Hiroo Gakuen’s exams
-Poetry : p.9,10
-Reading: Starting Over/ New Neighbor, Nuevo Amigo
Tips on essay writing
-In-class writing task
HW
-Poetry :p. 11,12 Read explanations and poem (look up new vocabulary)/ Do NOT work on the problems as we will cover them in class
-Reading: read and answer all Qs for Island of Hope/ Chickens in the Neighborhood
May 26
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
Shibushibu 2017
grammar section 3
reading pg.
derivatives pg.5-6
homework
-vocabulary ch.3
-writing: Book report 1
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
May 26
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
vocab quiz #2
phrasal verbs pg. 12-17
analogies section 3
Senzoku 28b past exam
reading
grammar pg.19-21
Homework
-vocabulary chapter 3
study for vocab test
-redo Senzoku 28b
-phrasal verbs pg. 18-19
-reading pg. 17-18
May 19
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
phrasal verbs pg. 6-10
analogies section 2
Shoei sample
reading
grammar Rule #3
homework
-vocabulary chapter 2
study for vocab test
-phrasal verbs pg. 11
-reading pg.
-grammar pg. 17-18
May 19
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
shibumaku 2017
grammar section 2
reading pg.
derivatives pg.3-4
homework
-vocabulary ch.2
-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
May 20, 2018
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
General overview of the course
Explanation on Hiroo Gakuen’s exams
-Poetry : p.7,8
-Reading: p.2 The New Americans
Tips on essay writing
-In-class writing task
HW
-Poetry :p. 9,10 Read explanations and poem (look up new vocabulary)/ Do NOT work on the problems as we will cover them in class
-Reading: read and answer all Qs for Starting Over/ New Neighbor, Nuevo Amigo
May 12
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
Today’s class
phrasal verbs pg. 2-4
analogies section 1
Senzoku 2017b
reading 1A
grammar Rule #1
homework
-vocabulary chapter 1
study for vocab test
-phrasal verbs pg. 5
-reading pg. 15-16
-grammar pg. 10-13
May 12
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
Today’s class
shibushibu 2018
grammar section 1
reading pg.2-3
derivatives pg.1-2
homework
-vocabulary ch.1
-essay
-reading log (try to read a little every day)
January 13, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-derivatives/grammar/vocab/essay practice
-group interview practice
December 16, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 25
-derivatives/grammar/vocab practice
-Test Shibushibu yr.28
next class 1/13
December 10, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry : p.57 The Road Not Taken
-Reading: p.50-53
-2015 Past Problem
HW
-Poetry : The Listeners
-Reading: Beautiful As the Day
-Interview preparation (fill in question sheet)
Decembe 9, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Review Test
-Reading: p.30-33
-Kogyokusha 2017 (H29) Past problem
HW
-Reading task (2nd edition): p.34-41
-Review today’s past problem
-Review grammar test
-Fill out interview question sheet and prepare for interview
December 9, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 24
-derivatives/grammar/vocab practice
-Test Shibumaku 2015
Homework
-Vocabulary week 25
-study for vocab ch.25 test
-Essay
December 3, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry :p.54 Blight
-Reading: p.46-49
-Writing Task
-Interview Practice
HW
-Poetry 3: p.57 The Road Not Taken
Analyse poem for figurative language and consider what the theme is
-Reading: p.50-53
-Interview preparation (fill in question sheet)
December 2, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 23
-Grammar check 112-115
-Test Shibushibu 2015
-interview
Homework
-Vocabulary week 24
-study for vocab ch.24 test
-Essay
Decembe 2, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Review Test
-Reading: p.26-29
-Kogyokusha 2007 (H18) Past problem
HW
-Reading task (2nd edition): 30-33
-Review today’s past problem
-Review grammar test
-Fill out interview question sheet and prepare for interview
December 2, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 23
-interview
-Shoei Prac.2
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 24
-study for vocab ch.24 test
-Senzoku 18a
November 26, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry :The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls (p.50-52)/A Poison Tree
-Reading: Mowgli’s Brothers Analysis
-Writing Task
-Interview Practice
HW
-Poetry 3: p.54 Blight
Analyse poem for figurative language
-Reading: Read and answer questions for p.46-49
(an excerpt from the Jungle Book)
-Interview preparation (fill in question sheet)
11月26日(日)SFC国語 加賀
本日の内容
1 語句プリント14-16
2 過去問 H17
宿題
1 語句プリント 復習
November 25, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 22
-Grammar check 106-111
-Test SFC 2013
Homework
-Vocabulary week 23
-study for vocab ch.23 test
-Grammar book5 pg. 112-115
-Essay
November 25, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Review Test
-Reading: p.22-25
-Kogyokusha 2008 (H19) Past problem
-Interview Practice
HW
-Reading task (2nd edition): p.26-29
-Review today’s past problem
-Review grammar test
-Fill out interview question sheet and prepare for interview
November 25, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 22
-interview
-Senzoku 28a
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 23
-study for vocab ch.23 test
-Senzoku 19a
November 19, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry :We carried out the following task for a Robert Frost poem
a. Analyse the poem for figurative language
b. Describe the tone/mood of the poem
c. What can we understand about the poem/writer in terms of his emotions?
*Provide justification by referencing specific words/lines/stanzas from the poem
-Reading 2: Coming Back to Life/An Ancient Memento read and answer all Qs
-Writing Task (including all tasks)
-Interview Practice
HW
-Poetry 3: The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls (p.50-52)
Analyse poem for figurative language
-Reading: Read and answer questions for the separate task I have assigned you in class
(an excerpt from the Jungle Book)
-Interview preparation (fill in question sheet)
November 18, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Unit 20
-Reading: p.18-21
-Kogyokusha 2008 (H20) Past problem
-Interview Practice
HW
-Reading task (2nd edition): p.22-25
-Review today’s past problem
-Fill out interview question sheet and prepare for interview
November 18, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 21
-Grammar check 100-103
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2006
Homework
-Vocabulary week 22
-study for vocab ch.22 test
-Grammar book5 pg. 106-111
-Essay
November 18, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 21
-interview
-phrasal verbs quiz 10,11,12
-Shoei practice test 1
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 22
-study for vocab ch.22 test
-Senzoku 23a
November 12, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry 2:p.46-49
-Reading 2: p.38-41
-Past problem (including all tasks)
HW
-Poetry: Carry out the following tasks for the Robert Frost poem I handed out
a. Analyse the poem for figurative language
b. Describe the tone/mood of the poem
c. What can we understand about the poem/writer in terms of his emotions?
*Provide justification by referencing specific words/lines/stanzas from the poem
-Reading 2: Coming Back to Life/An Ancient Memento read and answer all Qs
-Interview preparation (fill in question sheet)
11月12日(日)SFC国語
本日の授業
1語句プリント10~13
2平成15年度過去問
宿題
復習
November 11, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Unit 19
-Reading: p.14-17
-Kogyokusha 2009 (H21) Past problem
HW
-Reading task (2nd edition): p.18-21
-Review today’s past problem
-Fill out interview question sheet and prepare for interview
November 11, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 20
-Grammar check 96-99
-interview
-Reading pg.
-Test Shibuya year 19
Homework
-Vocabulary week 21
-study for vocab ch.21 test
-Grammar book5 pg. 100-103
-Essay
November 11, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 20
-interview
-phrasal verbs quiz 7,8,9
-Shoei practice essay
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 21
-study for vocab ch.21 test
-Reading #9,10
November 5, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry 2:p.42-45 Read,look up vocabulary, and analyze figurative language for the given poems (do not work on problems)
-Reading 2: p.34-37 Read and answer all Qs
-In-class essay
-Interview practice
HW
-Poetry 2: p.46-49
-Reading 2: p.38-41
-Interview preparation (fill in question sheet)
November 4, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Unit 18
-Reading: p.10-13
-Kogyokusha 2010 (H22) Past problem
-Interview practice
HW
-Reading task (2nd edition): p.14-17
-Review today’s past problem
-Fill out interview question sheet and prepare for interview
November 4, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 19
-Derivatives pg. 19-20
-Grammar check 92-95
-interview
-Reading pg.
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2007
Homework
-Vocabulary week 20
-study for vocab ch.20 test
-Grammar book5 pg. 96-99
-Essay
November 4, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 19
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 128-131
-interview
-phrasal verbs quiz
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 20
-study for vocab ch.20 test
-Reading #9
-Phrasal Verbs 132-135
October 29, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry 2: p.38-416 We worked on the problems and analyzed the poem for figurative langauge
-Reading 2: Up Close and Personal/Honored with Art
-In-class essay
-Dictation
-Interview practice
HW
-Poetry 2:p.38-41 Read,look up vocabulary, and analyze figurative language for the given poems (do not work on problems)
-Reading 2: p.30-33 Read and answer all Qs
-Interview preparation (fill in question sheet)
October 28, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Unit 17
-Reading: p.6-9
-Toshidai 2014(H26) Past problem
HW
-Reading task (2nd edition): p.10-13
-Review today’s past problem
-Fill out interview question sheet and prepare for interview
October 28, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 18
-Derivatives pg. 17-18
-Grammar check 88-91
-interview
-Reading pg.23-24
-Test Shibuya yr.20
Homework
-Vocabulary week 19
-study for vocab ch.19 test
-Grammar book5 pg. 92-95
-Essay
October 28, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 18
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 122-125
-interview
-phrasal verbs
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 19
-study for vocab ch.19 test
-Reading #8
-Phrasal Verbs 126-127
October 22, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry 2: p.34-36 We worked on the problems and analyzed the poem for figurative langauge
-Reading 2: Facing Fear/Flying Through the Air
-In-class essay
-Interview practice
HW
-Poetry 2: p.38-41 Read,look up vocabulary, and analyze figurative language for the given poems (do not work on problems)
-Reading 2: Up Close and Personal/Honored with Art
-Interview preparation (fill in question sheet)
October 21, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 17
-Derivatives pg. 15-16
-Grammar check 84-87
-poetry analysis
-Reading pg.
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2008
Homework
-Vocabulary week 18
-study for vocab ch.18 test
-Grammar book5 pg. 88-91
-Essay
October 21, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 17
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 114-117
-interview
-phrasal verbs
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 18
-study for vocab ch.18 test
-Reading #7
-Phrasal Verbs 118-120
October 21, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Unit 16
-Reading: p.2-5
-Kogyokusha 2013(H25) Past problem
HW
-Grammar: Unit 17 Read and complete all exercises (except for final test)
-Reading task (2nd edition): p.6-9
-Review today’s past problem
-Fill out interview question sheet and prepare for interview
October 15, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry 1: p.8,p.10 we re-analyzed the poems for other types of figurative language
-Poetry 2: p.33 We worked on the problems and analyzed the poem for other types of figurative langauge
-Reading 2: Taking Flight/Searching for Amelia
-In-class essay
HW
-Poetry 2: p.34,36 Read,look up vocabulary, and analyze figurative language for the given poems (do not work on problems)
-Reading: Facing Fear/Flying Through the Air
-Interview preparation (fill in question sheet)
October 14, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 16
-Derivatives pg. 13-14
-Grammar check rest of book 4
-poetry analysis
-Reading pg.
-Test Shibuya Yr.21
-interview (surprising thing)
Homework
-Vocabulary week 17
-study for vocab ch.17 test
-Grammar book5 pg. 84-87
-Essay
October 14, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 16
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 108-111
-interview
-Shoei essay
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 17
-study for vocab ch.17 test
-Reading #6
-Phrasal Verbs 112-113
October 14, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Unit 15
-Reading: p.23-24
-Toshidai H27 Past problem
HW
-Grammar: Unit 16 Read and complete all exercises (except for final test and review test)
-Reading task (2nd edition): p.2-5
-Review today’s past problem
10月8日(日)SFC国語
本日の授業
1語句プリント30-36
2平成11年度過去問
宿題
語句プリント30-36、復習と再テスト
October 7, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 15
-Derivatives pg. 11-12
-Grammar
-Reading pg.
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2009
-interview
Homework
-Vocabulary week 16
-study for vocab ch.16 test
-Grammar book next 40 problems
-Essay
October 7, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 15
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 103-105
-interview
-Analogies part 1.
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 16
-study for vocab ch.16 test
-Reading #5
-Phrasal Verbs 106-107
October 7, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Unit 14
-Reading: p.21-22
-Kogyokusha 2014 Past problem
HW
-Grammar: Unit 15 Read and complete all exercises (except for final test)
-Reading task (p.23-24)
-Review today’s past problem
October 1, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry: p.26-29
-Reading: The Hen Pen/Eggs-perimenting
-In-class essay
-Interview practice
HW
-Poetry: p.30 Read,look up vocabulary, and analyze figurative language (do not work on problems)
-Reading: Powered by Sunshine (if you are not finished)
-Interview preparation
September 30, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Unit 13
-Reading: p.20-21
-Toshidai Past Problem 2017
HW
-Grammar: Unit 14 Read and complete all exercises (except for final test/review test)
-Reading task (p.21-22)
-Review today’s past problem
September 30, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 14
-Derivatives pg. 9-10
-Grammar #1-40
-Reading pg.17-22
-Test Shibuya year 22
Homework
-Vocabulary week 15
-study for vocab ch.15 test
-Grammar book next 40 problems
-Essay
September 30, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 14
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 96-98
-shoei essay
-Test Senzoku 27a
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 15
-study for vocab ch.15 test
-Reading #4
-Phrasal Verbs 99-102
9月24日(日)
慶應湘南藤沢コース 国語
宿題
・語句テスト 再テスト
本日の授業
・平成10年度過去問
・ごく小テスト19-23
September 24, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry: p.22-25
-Reading: Chickens in the…/Here a Chick…
-In-class essay
HW
-Poetry: p.26-29 Read,look up vocabulary, and analyze figurative language (do not work on problems)
-Reading: The Hen Pen/Powered by Sunshine
September 23, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 13
-Derivatives pg. 7-8
-Grammar #1-40
-Reading pg.
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2010
Homework
-Vocabulary week 14
-study for vocab ch.14 test
-Grammar book next 40 problems
-Essay
September 23, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 13
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 88-90
-review Senzoku 29b
-Test Shoei 2004 December
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 14
-study for vocab ch.14 test
-Grammar section 47-51
-Reading #3
-Phrasal Verbs 91-94
September 23, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Grammar: Unit 12
-Reading: p.20-21
-Toshidai Past Problem H28
HW
-Grammar: Unit 13 Read and complete all exercises (except for final test)
-Finish up reading task (p.20-21)
-Review today’s past problem
September 17, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry: p.19-21
-Reading: New Neighbor/Island of Hope
-In-class essay
HW
-Poetry:p.26-29 Read and analyze figurative language (do not work on problems)
-Reading: Chickens in the…/Here a Chick…/Eggs-perimenting…
September 16, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: Test based on The Crash 1,2,3,4
-Grammar: Unit 11
-Kogyokusha Past Problem H28
HW
-Grammar: Unit 12 Read and complete all exercises (except for final and review test)
-Review today’s past problem
September 16, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 12
-Derivatives pg. 5-6
-Grammar section G
-Reading pg.
-Test Shibuya Shibuya year23
Homework
-Vocabulary week 13
-study for vocab ch.13 test
-Grammar book 4, #1-40
-Essay
September 16, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 12
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 80-83
-Analogies section 13
-Test Senzoku 28a
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 13
-study for vocab ch.13 test
-Grammar section 45-46
-Reading #2
-Phrasal Verbs 84-86
慶應湘南藤沢コース 国語
宿題
・語句テスト 7-12 の復習テスト
September 10, 2017
(Hiroo Gakuen JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Poetry: p.13-18
-Reading: The New Americans/Starting Over
HW
-Poetry: p.19-24
-Reading: New Neighbor/Island of Hope/Chickens in the Neighborhood
September 9, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 11
-Derivatives pg. 3-4
-Grammar section F
-Reading pg.
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2011
Homework
-Vocabulary week 12
-study for vocab ch.12 test
-Grammar book 3, practice test g
-Essay
September 9, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 11
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 75-77
-Analogies section 12
-Test Shoei 2004
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 12
-study for vocab ch.12 test
-Grammar section 43-44
-Reading #1
-Phrasal Verbs 78-79
September 9, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: The Crash 3+4
-Grammar: Unit 10 p.63 – p.74
-Kogyokusha Past Problem H27
HW
-Vocabulary: Prepare for test based on The Crash 1,2,3,4
-Grammar: Unit 11 Read and complete all excercises
September 2, 2017
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: The Crash 1+2
-Grammar: Unit 10 p.58 – p.63
-Kogyokusha Past Problem H29
HW
-Vocabulary: The Crash 3+4
-Grammar: Unit 10 p.63 – p.74 except for final test and review test
September 2, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 10
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 68-71
-Analogies section 11
-Test Senzoku 29a
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 11 pg. 70-72
-study for vocab ch.11 test
-Grammar section 40-42
-Reading section
-Phrasal Verbs 72-74
September 2, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test week 10
-Derivatives pg. 1-2
-Grammar section E
-Reading pg.15-16
-Test ShibuShibu year 24
Homework
-Vocabulary week 11
-study for vocab ch.11 test
-Grammar book 3 practice test f
-Essay
7月16日(日)慶応コース 国語
担当:加賀
授業
1.プリント⑪ 四、適切な漢字を入れる
2.プリント⑩ 演習
宿題
無し
July 15, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 9
-Derivatives pg. 19-20
-Reading pg.
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2012
Homework
-Vocabulary week 10
-study for vocab ch.10 test
-Grammar book 3 practice test d
-Essay: Past, Present, or Future. Which is the most important and why?
July 15, 2016
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: Sacco and Vanzetti/Dust Bowl
-Grammar: Unit 9
-Reading: Passage 8 p.14-16, Passage 9 p.17
HW
No HW due to summer course
July 15, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 9
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 61-66
-Analogies section 10
-Test Shoei 2005
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 10
-study for vocab ch.10 test
-Grammar section 36-39
-Reading section 36-40
-Phrasal Verbs 64-66
7月9日(日)9:30~ SFCコース 国語
担当:加賀
授業
1.漢字日記 P.124 特別な読み方2テスト
2.漢字日記 P.106,107テスト
3.演習⑨
4.演習プリント⑩の三
宿題
演習プリント⑩の四 辞書で調べてもよい
July 8, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 8
-Derivatives pg. 17-18
-Reading pg. 10-14
-Test Shibuya Shibuya 25
Homework
-Vocabulary week 9
-study for vocab ch.9 test
-Grammar book 3 practice test b
-Essay: What are the benefits of racial diversity in a country?
July 8, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 8
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 55-60
-Analogies section 9
-Test Senzoku 22B
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 9
-study for vocab ch.9 test
-Grammar section 33-35
-Reading section 32-35
July 8, 2016
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab. Test
-Vocabulary: The Fourty-Niners/ Prohibition
-Grammar: Unit 8
-Reading Read p.12-13 Passage 7
HW
-Vocabulary: Sacco and Vanzetti/Dust Bowl
-Grammar: Unit 9 Read and answer all questions, except for final test and review test
-Reading: Passage 8 p.14-16 (no need to work on problems)
July 1, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 7
-Derivatives pg. 15-16
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2013
Homework
-Vocabulary week 8
-study for vocab ch.8 test
-Grammar book 2 pg. 21-25
-Essay: Is it better to be good at one thing or okay at many things?
July 1, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 7
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 50-54
-Analogies section 8
-Test Senzoku 23B
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 8
-study for vocab ch.8 test
-Grammar section 29-31
-Reading section 29-31
July 1, 2016
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: Read passage for Wilderness 2, El Dorado
-Grammar: Unit 7 Adjectives and Adverbs
-Reading 5 p.8-9, Passage 6 p.10-11
HW
-Vocabulary:
Test based on four passages: Wilderness 1 and 2, The Conquistadors, El Dorado
Read: The Fourty-Niners/ Prohibition
-Grammar: Unit 8 Read and answer all questions, except for final test and review test
-Reading: Read p.12-13 Passage 7 (no need to work on problems)
7月2日(日)9:30~ SFCコース 国語
担当: 加賀
授業
1.漢字日記 P.106.107 確認テスト
2.漢字日記P124特別な読み方1 確認テスト
3.テキスト P.123問六 ~ P.124 問八
3.演習 第8回
宿題
1.漢字日記 P.108.109 テスト
2.漢字日記 P.142 特別な読み方2 テスト
June 24, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 6
-Derivatives pg. 13-14
-Poetry terms
-Test Shibuya Shibuya 26
Homework
-Vocabulary week 7
-study for vocab ch.7 test
-Grammar book 2 pg. 16-20
-Essay: Do athletes deserve the millions of dollars that they get paid?
June 24, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 6
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 42-45
-Analogies section 7
-Test Senzoku 24B
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 7
-study for vocab ch.7 test
-Grammar section 27-28
-Reading section 24-28
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 46-49
June 24, 2016
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: Read passage for The Conquistadors/Wilderness 1
-Grammar: Unit 6 Modals
-Reading 5 p.8-9
HW
-Vocabulary: The Wildneress 2/ El Dorado
-Grammar: Unit 6 Read and answer all questions, excpet for final test
-Reading: Read p.10-11 Passage 6 (no need to work on problems)
6月18日(日)小6慶応コース国語
担当:加賀
授業内容
1.漢字日記 P.94 、95 確認テスト
2.漢字日記 P.50 問一、問二 解答解説
3.演習プリント⑥
宿題
1.漢字日記 P.96、97 テスト
2.テキスト P.122の問一、問二
P.123の問三、問四
June 17, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 5
-Derivatives pg. 11-12
-Grammar pg.
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2014
Homework
-Vocabulary week 6
-study for vocab ch.6 test
-Grammar book 2 pg. 11-15
-Essay
June 17, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 5
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 36-40
-Analogies section 6
-Test Senzoku 25B
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 6
-study for vocab ch.6 test
-Grammar section 23-26
-Reading section 20-23
June 17, 2016
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: The Civil War 1+2
-Grammar: Unit 4
-Reading 3,4
HW
-Vocabulary: Read passage for The Conquistadors/Wilderness 1
-Grammar: Unit 6 Read and answer all questions, excpet for final test and review test
-Reading: Read p.8 Passage 5/ p.10 Passage 6 and look up vocabulary (no need to work on problems)
June 10, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 4
-Derivatives pg. 9-10
-Grammar pg. 1-5
-Test Shibuya 27
Homework
-Vocabulary week 5
-study for vocab ch.5 test
-Grammar book 2 pg. 6-10
-Essay “Which is a better teacher, books or experience?”
June 10, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 4
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 29-35
-Analogies section 5
-Test Senzoku 26B
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 5
-study for vocab ch.5 test
-Grammar section 19-22
-Reading section 16-19
June 10, 2016
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: The Civil War 1+2
-Grammar: Unit 4
-Reading 3,4
HW
-Vocabulary: Read passage for The Conquistadors/Wilderness 1
-Grammar: Unit 6 Read and answer all questions, excpet for final test and review test
-Reading: Read p.8 Passage 5/ p.10 Passage 6 and look up vocabulary (no need to work on problems)
June 3, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 3
-Derivatives pg. 7-8
-Grammar section 7
-Test Shibuya Makuhari 2015
Homework
-Vocabulary week 4
-study for vocab ch.4 test
-Grammar sec. 8
-Essay “What factors determine whether or not one will achieve his or her dream?”
June 3, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 3
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 22-28
-Analogies section 4
-Test Senzoku 27B
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 4
-study for vocab ch.4 test
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 26-28
-Grammar section 12-18
-Reading section 11-15
June 3, 2016
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: Slavery 1+2
-Grammar: Unit 3
-Reading 2
HW
-Vocabulary: Read passage for The Civil War 1+2
-Grammar: Unit 4 Read and answer all questions, excpet for final tes
-Reading: Read p.4 Passage 3 and look up vocabulary (no need to work on problems)
May 27, 2016
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: The American Revolution 1 & 2
-Grammar: Unit 2
-Reading 1
HW
-Vocabulary: Read passage for Slavery 1
-Grammar: Read and answer all questions, excpet for final test, for Unit 3
-Reading: Read p.2 and look up vocabulary (no need to work on problems)
May 27, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 2
-Derivatives pg. 5-6
-Grammar section 5
-Test Shibuya 28
Homework
-Vocabulary week 3
-study for vocab ch.3 test
-Grammar sec. 6
-Essay “What I Learned from Failing”
May 27, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 2
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 15-21
-Analogies section 3
-Test Senzoku 28B
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 3
-study for vocab ch.3 test
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 19-21
-Grammar section 6-11
-Reading section 6-10
6月11日(日)慶應SFCコース(国語)担当;加賀
授業内容:1.漢字日記p88+89テスト。
2.演習5回。3.追加プリント二
宿題:帰国生模試範囲の復習
1.漢字日記P94+95.確認テスト。
2:漢字日記P50、
May 20, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 1
-Derivatives pg. 3-4
-Grammar section 3
-Test ShibuMaku 2016
Homework
-Vocabulary week 2
-study for vocab ch.2 test
-Grammar sec. 4 pg. 17-21
-Essay “e-money”
May 20, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Vocab test 1
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 9-14
-Analogies section 2
-Test Shoei sample test
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 2
-study for vocab ch.2 test
-redo essay
May 13, 2016
(Kogyokusha/Toshidai JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary: The Puritans 1 and 2
-Grammar: Unit 1 Nouns
HW
-Vocabulary Test based on The Puritans 1 and 2
-Vocabulary: Read passage for The American Revolution 1
-Grammar: Read and answer all questions, excpet for final test, for Unit 2
-Reading: Read p.1 and look up vocabulary (no need to work on problems)
May 13, 2017
(ShibuShibu/ShibuMaku JHS Test Prep)
1:10-4:20
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Derivatives pg. 1-2
-Grammar section 1
-Test ShibuShibu 29
Homework
-Vocabulary week 1
-study for vocab ch.1 test
-Grammar sec. 2 pg. 7-11
-Essay “Cyber-bullying”
May 13, 2017
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
John-Mark Kuba
Today’s class
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 2-6
-Analogies section 1
-Test 29B
Homework
-Vocabulary ch. 1
-study for vocab ch.1 test
-Phrasal Verbs pg. 7-8
-Reading 1-5
-Grammar 1-5
January 14, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-15 min. writing
-Vocabulary Test (week 11)
-Grammar/vocabulary from past tests
-Shibuya Makuhari test 2010
-Word formations pg 13-16
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week 12
-Reader’s Notebook
-Review test answers
12月18日(日)慶應SFCコース(国語)担当;加賀
宿題:演習の復習。平成28年の180字作文の直し。
December 17, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab. Lesson 39,40
-Reading 22 from Heart of…
-Interview Practice
-Past Problem from Senzoku H15
No HW
December 17, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-15 min. writing (character)
-Vocabulary Test (week 9)
-Reading x
-Shibuya Makuhari test 2011
-Grammar pg. 100-109
-Word formations pg 11-12
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week 10,11
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing – essay
-Grammar, pg. 110-115
-Review test answers
12/17 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:Maeda
Class Work
-Grammar test
-Past Exam Kogyokusha H21 50mins then walk through
Home Work
-BEAT KOGYOKUSHA
-BEAT TOSHIDAI
December 3, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary Lesson 37,38
-Reading: from the Narrative of the…
-Interview Practice
-Past Problem from Shoei 2002
(including two writing tasks)
Homework
-Vocab. Lesson 39,40
-Reading 22 from Heart of…
-Interview: Organize your ideas and thoughts on paper, especially the typical or basic interview questions. Reflect upon what I have given you as feedback.
December 3, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-15 min. writing ()
-Vocabulary Test (week 8)
-Reading x
-Shibuya Shibuya test 2011
-Grammar pg. 92-99
-Word formations pg 9-10
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week 9
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing – essay
-Grammar, pg. 100-103
-Review test answers
12/3 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:Maeda
Class Work
-Past Exam Toshidai H27 walk through
-Past Exam Kogyokusha H23 50mins then walk through
Home Work
-Grammar work book
-復習ノート
November 26, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab. Lesson 35,36
-Reading 20 from Captains…
-Past Problem from Senzoku H15
-Interview practice
-Grammar Unit15 If-clauses (up until Type3)
Homework
-Vocabulary Lesson 37,38
-Grammar Unit 16 (finish up if you haven’t yet)
-Reading: from the Narrative of the…
-Interview: Organize your ideas and thoughts on paper, especially the typical or basic interview questions
November 26, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-15 min. writing ()
-Vocabulary Test (week 7)
-Reading x
-Shibuya Makuhari test 2012
-Grammar pg. 84-91
-Word formations pg 7-8
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week 8
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing – essay
-Grammar, pg. 92-95
-Review test answers
11/26 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:Maeda
Class Work
-Past Exam Toshidai H28 walk through
-Past Exam Kogyokusha H24 50mins then walk through
Home Work
-Past Exam Toshidai H27 (time 45mins)
-Bring Kogyokusha H27
-復習ノート
November 19, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9:30-12:40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab. 33,34
-Reading 19 from Sherlock Holmes
-Past Problem from Shoei 2003
(including two essay questions)
-Interview practice
Homework
-Vocab. Lesson 35,36
-Reading 20 from Captains…
-Grammar Unit 16 (finish up if you haven’t yet)
-Interview: Organize your ideas and thoughts on paper, especially the typical or basic interview questions
-Pls bring Shoei 2003 Past problem to class!
November 19, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-15 min. writing (Trump)
-Vocabulary Test (week 6)
-Reading x
-Shibuya test 2012
-Grammar pg. 464-469
-Word formations pg 5-6
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week 7
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing – essay
-Grammar, pg. 84-87
-Review test answers
11/19 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:Maeda
Class Work
-Vocab test 16
-Grammar Unit 15
-Past Exam Kogyokusha H27
Home Work
-Past Exam Toshidai H28 (time 45mins)
-Bring Kogyokusha H27
-復習ノート
-Grammar Unit 16
November 5, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9;30-12;40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab. Lesson 31, 32
-Reading 18
-We finished up Unit 14 and started with Unit 15 for grammar
-Past Problem from Senzoku H17
-We went over the answers and also practiced interviews
Homework
-Vocab. Lesson 33,34
-Reading 19
-Grammar Unit 16
11/5 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:John
Class Work
-Vocab Test15
-Grammar Unit 14
-Grammar 実力テスト
-Past Exam from Kogyokusha 2014
Home Work
-Grammar Unit 15
-復習ノート
November 5, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-15 min. writing (mature through difficultues)
-Vocabulary Test (week 5)
-Reading x
-Shibuya Makuhari test 2013
-Grammar pg. 412-443
-Word formations pg 3-4
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week Six
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing – essay
-Grammar, pg. 464-469 (1-40)
-Review test answers
October 29, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9;30-12;40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab. Lesson 29, 30
-Reading 17
-Grammar Unit 14
- We went over the Shoei 2004 problem
-We did a quick interview practice
-Senzoku H18 Past problem
Homework
-Vocab. Lesson 31, 32
-Reading 18
-Grammar Unit 15 Read and complete all exercises, excluding final test
October 29, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-15 min. writing (Building relationships at school)
-Vocabulary Test (week 4)
-Reading x
-Listening 3 toefl problems
-Shibuya test 2013
-Grammar pg. 386-391 (1-40)
-x
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week Five
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing – essay
-Grammar, pg. 412-417 (1-40)
-Review test answers
-Reading Comprehension x
10/29 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Class Work
-Vocab Test14
-Grammar Unit 13
-Grammar 実力テスト
-Past Exam from Kogyokusha H19 Reading1
-Reading “Petroleum” “American English”
Home Work
-Grammar Unit 14
-復習ノート
October 8, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9;30-12;40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab Lesson 27, 28
-Interview practice
-Reading 16
-Grammar Unit 13 (finished)
-Shoei problem from 2004
Homework
-Vocab. Lesson 29, 30
-Reading 17
-Grammar Unit 14 Read and complete all exercises, including final test and review test
-Bring Shoei 2004 problem
October 15, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-10 min. writing (Million Dollars)
-Vocabulary Test (week 3)
-Reading x
-Listening x
-Shibuya Makuhari test 2014
-Grammar section e,f,g
-x
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week Four
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing – essay
-Grammar, pg. 386-391
-Reading Comprehension unit 6-10
10/15 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Class Work
-Vocab Test12
-Grammar 12
-Grammar 実力テスト
-Reading “Language Variety” “The British Monarchy”
Home Work
-Grammar Unit 13
-復習ノート
-Reading “Petroleum” “American Englih
October 8, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9;30-12;40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab Lesson 25, 26
-Reading 15
-Grammar Unit 13 until p.101
-We went over the Shoei problem from previous class
-Senzoku problem from H19 B
Homework
-Vocab. Lesson 27,28
-Reading 15
-Grammar Unit 14 Read and complete all exercises, except for final test and review test
October 8, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-10 min. writing (studying vs free time)
-Vocabulary Test
-Reading #5
-Listening 3 passages
-Shibuya test 2014
-Grammar 40 questions
-Interview practice
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week Three
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing – essay
-Grammar, practice test E 1-40
10/8 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Class Work
-Vocab Test12
-Grammar 11
-Grammar 実力テスト
-Reading “Plastics” “Language Analysis Tools”
Home Work
-Grammar Unit 12
-復習ノート
-Reading “Language Variety” “The British Monarchy”
10/1 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Class Work
-Vocab Test11
-Grammar 10
-Grammar 実力テスト
-Reading “Classifying Life” “The World Health Organization”
Home Work
-Grammar Unit 11
-復習ノート
-Reading “Plastics” “Language Analysis Tools”
October 1, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9;30-12;40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab Lesson 21,24
-Reading 14 The Red Badge of Courage
-Grammar Unit 12 finish final test and review test
Homework
-Vocab. Lesson 25,26
-Reading 15
-Grammar read and complete all exercises for Unit 13
-Bring Shoei problem from previous class
October 1, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-10 min. writing (Trains vs. Car)
-Vocabulary Test
-Reading #3-4
-Listening 3 passages
-Shibuya Makuhari test 2015
-Grammar 40 questions
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week one review + Week Two
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing – essay
-Grammar, practice test C, 1-40
September 24, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-10 min. writing (risk vs. caution)
-Vocab pg 19-20
-Reading #2
-Listening 3 passages
-Shibuya test 2015
-Grammar 40 questions
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Vocabulary Builder – Week One
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing essay – What Invention has had the Largest Impact on Your Life, and why?
-Grammar, finish the book
September 24, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9;30-12;40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocab Lesson 19,20
-Reading 13 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
-Grammar Unit 12
-Senzoku 2008 Past problem
Homework
-Vocab Lesson 21,24
-Reading 14 The Red Badge of Courage
-Grammar Unit 12 finish final test and review test
9/24 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Class Work
-Vocab Test10
-Grammar 10
-Grammar 実力テスト
-攻玉社 2013 読解大問2 解説
Home Work
-Grammar Unit 10 最後まで
-復習ノート
-Reading “Classifying Life” “The World Health Organization”
September 17, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9;30-12;40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s class
-Vocabulary
Lesson 22, 23
-Grammar
Unit 10,11
-Past problem from 2005 (Shoei)
Homework
-Vocab Lesson 19,20
-Reading 13 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
-Grammar Unit 12
read and complete all exercises except for final test and review test
September 17, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-10 min. writing (endangered animals)
-Vocab pg 17-18
-Reading #1
-Listening 3 passages
-Shibuya Makuhari test 2016
-Grammar first 80 questions
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing essay – positives and negatives of large amount of immigrants coming in to a country
-Grammar, next 40 questions
9月17日(土) 攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Today’s class
-Vocab test8
-Grammar Unit 9
-Kogyokusha 2013 Reading 2
Home Work
-復習ノート
-Grammar Unit 10
-Kogyokusha 2013 Reading 1
12月04日(日)慶應SFCコース(国語)担当;加賀
●宿題 1.本日の授業内に実施した知識分野テストの再テストとSFC過去問年度18年度の復習をする。
9/3 (Sat.)
攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Class Work
-Vocab Test 7
-Grammar 8
-都市大 H27 過去問大問3
-攻玉社 2012 読解大問1
Home Work
-Grammar Unit 9
-復習ノート
-攻玉社 2012 読解大問2
9月4日(日)慶應SFCコース(算数)
担当:前川
授業;SFC過去問(H.17)問題演習と解説
宿題;SFC過去問(H.18) 問題を解いて次回の授業時に提出。
September 3, 2016
(Senzoku/Shoei JHS Test Prep)
9;30-12;40
YUTA YAJIMA
Today’s Class
-Grammar
Unit 9, 10
-Past problem from H21 B
Homework
-Vocab Lesson 22/23
-Reading 12 The Ransom of Red Chief
-Grammar Unit 10 Practice exercise + final test + review test
Unit 11 Read and complete problems
September 3, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-10 min. writing (cool or uncool)
-Vocab pg 15-16
-Reading pg 27-34
-Listening 3 passages (class, alcatraz, botany)
-Shibuya test 2016
-Grammar chapter 8
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Reader’s Notebook
-Writing essay – homework
-Look over test
July 16, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-10 min. writing (People who don’t return things they borrow)
-Vocab pg 13-14
-Reading pg 23-26
-Phrasal Verbs part 7-8
-Listening 2 passages (toefl listening 29,30)
-Grammar chapter 7
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Grammar chapter 8
-Reading Notebook-do two book reviews
-Writing essay – Mars One-Why do we want to go to Mars?
7/16 (土)頌栄・洗足コース 担当:矢島
Today’s class
-Vocab test: Lesson 13,14
-Grammar: Unit 7 and 8
-Reading: from The Prince and the Pauper
-Past problem from H22
Home Work
-No new homework due to the summer course
-Review class materials we have covered so far.
7月16日(土) 攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Today’s class
-Vocab test 6
-Vocab “The dust bowl” “Sacco &Vanzetti”
-Grammar Unit 7
-Reading 12
Home Work
-復習ノート
-Grammar Unit 8
-Reading 13
-Prepare for Vocab test
July 9, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-10 min. writing (convenience stores)
-Vocab pg 11-12
-Reading pg 17-22
-Phrasal Verbs part 5-6
-Listening 2 passages (toefl listening 24,25)
-Grammar chapter 5,6
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words
write 5 sentences
-Grammar chapter 7
-Reading Notebook
-Writing essay – technology helpful or not.
7/9 (土)頌栄・洗足コース
Today’s class
-Vocab test: Lesson 11, 12
-Grammar: Unit 1 (review)
-Reading: from Ethan Frome
-Past problem from H27 (review)
Home Work
-Vocab test: Lesson 13, 14
-Grammar: Unit 7,8 read and complete all excerises
-Reading: from The Prince and the Pauper
-Bring past problem from H22
7月9日(土) 攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Today’s class
-Vocab test 5
-Vocab “49ers” “Prohibition”
-Grammar Unit 6
-Reading 10
Home Work
-復習ノート
-Grammar Unit 7
-Reading 12
-Prepare for Vocab test
June 25, 2016 (Shibuya Makuhari JHS Test Prep) John-Mark Kuba
Today’s Class
-10 min. writing (favorite movie)
-Vocab pg 9-10
-Reading pg 11-16
-Phrasal Verbs part 3-4
-Listening 2 passages
-Grammar chapter 4
Homework
-Vocab look up meanings for words + use 5 words in a journal
-Grammar chapter 5-6
-Reading Notebook
-Writing essay on the four skills of language learning.
Today’s class
-Vocab. Test Lesson 9, 10
-Grammar Unit 5,6
-Reading from Peter Pan
-H23 Past problem
Homework
-Vocab. Test Lesson 11, 12
-Grammar Unit 7,8
-Reading from Ethan Frome
6月25日(土) 攻玉社・都市大 担当:前田
Today’s class
-Vocab test 4
-Vocab “Wilderness” “El Dorado”
-Grammar Unit 5
-Reading 8
Home Work
-復習ノート
-Grammar Unit 6
-Reading 10
-Prepare for Vocab test