Welcome to Week 5! What's on this Week at the School of ESL?

1. Summarizing and Paraphrasing Workshop

Practice essential skills of Summary and Paraphrase in a small group setting. Your Peer Leaders are there to faciliate!

When: Tues(sched A) and Thurs(sched B)

Where: D333

Time: 12:00-1:30

2. George Brown's School of ESL Digital Storytelling Competition:
Create a video or picture slideshow to tell YOUR story. Express yourself and WIN!! The following prizes will be credited to your tuition:

• 1st Prize: $200
• 2nd Prize: $100
• 3rd Prize: $50

Digital Stories Due: end of Week 6, June 11th
Length of Video/Digital Story: 2-5 minutes

See Week 4 (last week's) posting for examples of a digital story (scroll down....)

CONTACT DOROTHY FOR MORE INFORMATION

3. SPEAK UP!
Want to improve your speaking? Want to meet new people? Improve your confidence in conversation using games and role plays . This 6-week workshop will focus on conversation and speaking skills in a FUN and active atmosphere!

When: Every Wednesday AFTER SCHOOL

Where: D309 Time: 3:00 to 4:30pm

4. Essay Writing Study Group for Level 7 & 8 Students:

Engage in Peer to Peer learning to improve your academic writing skills!

When: Tues and Thurs at 10am

Where: Meet the Peer Leaders in Room D304A

5. Speaking with Confidence: Presentation Skills Workshop for Level 7 & 8 Students with Stan

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Where: D332 on Tuesdays; D319 on Thursdays

Time: 12:00 to 1:30pm

ASSIGNMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/FINAL TESTS PILING UP???

WHY NOT FORM A STUDY GROUP WITH YOUR PEERS--STUDENTS WHO STUDY IN GROUP ARE SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS:

 1 hour in a study group can be as effective as 3 hours of studying on your own!

 You remember about 95% of course material that you explain to someone else.

Invite a Peer Leader to join your weekly meetings!