Lesson 1 — Introductions and Orientation

Introductions
In our first lesson, I introduced myself with a slide presentation. You also introduced yourselves by filling in a form online.

Orientation
We also looked at the syllabus for this semester.

I am looking forward to our classes together this Spring!

RF Log

Follow the steps to set up your Reading Fluency (RF) Log:

We will use Google Sheets (spreadsheet) to keep track of our progress in extensive writing (EWr). This makes it easy me to follow your progress. It also makes it easy for you to see your own progress. You can generate a line graph from the spreadsheet.

Follow the steps:

1. Sign in / log in to Google Drive.
2. Click on NEW.
3. Choose GOOGLE SHEETS. 
4. In the top left box, give your spreadsheet the title: full name + TR + RF Log (e.g., Taro Suzuki TR RF Log)
5. In the top right corner, click on SHARE.
6. Share it with me. Use my Rikkyo address (danielbeck).
7. In the A column, write the date of your first RF reading.
8. In the B column, write the time of your first RF reading.
9. In the C column, write the number of correct answers.
10. Repeat for each time.

Enter in your RF score every week.


Quizlet

Vocabulary is very important for improving language skills. Join our Quizlet group and try out the different features and games.

Quizlet Class Link

Please practice the different activities on Quizlet. 

Note: there are more (fun) activities on the computer version than on the smart phone. However, the smart phone versions are more convenient.