Lesson 2 – Extensive Writing (EWr)

EWr
We tried Extensive Writing (EWr) for the first time. How many words could you write?


EWr 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 + AE + EWr Log (e.g., Taro Suzuki AE EWr Log)
5. In the top right corner, click on SHARE.
6. Share it with me. Use my Rikkyo address (danielbeck@rikkyo.ac.jp).
7. In the A column, write the date of your first EWr.
8. In the B column, write the number of words.
9. In the C column, write the percentage (%) your partner understood.
10. Repeat for each time.

Enter in your EWr score every week.

Quizlet

Vocabulary is one of the most important parts of learning a language. While you can learn many words from reading and conversation, you can learn a lot from deliberate study. Quizlet is a vocabulary flashcard app that you can use on your smart phone, tablet or computer. 

Our group pages is here:

AE Quizlet Group

Please try the different activities on our Quizlet group. Try it on your phone or tablet also using the free Quizlet app.

Blog Set Up

If you have not yet set up your blog for our class, follow these steps:

1. Go to Blogger and log in. Use your Rikkyo email (or Gmail)  log in. 
2. Change language to English to make it easier to follow these instructions.
3. Click on the icon at the top right of the page that looks like a box of 9 squares.
4. Pull down to the More menu item.
5. Click on the Blogger menu item.
6. Click on the New Blog button at the top left of the page.
7. In the Title cell, write, "(your full name's) AE Blog" (ex. Keiko Sato's AE Blog).
8. In the Address cell, write, "(your full name without spaces) + AE" (ex. KeikoSatoAE).
9. Choose a Template that you like (I don't recommend Awesome  Inc. because it's difficult to read). Don't worry, you can change the template at any time.
10. Click on Create Blog. This should take you to your Blogger Dashboard.
11. Follow the steps below (from step 2) to send me the link to your blog.

Submit Blog Link

Everyone should send me the link to your blog. Follow these steps:

1. Go to Blogger and log in. This should take you to your Blogger Dashboard.
2. Click on the View Blog button.
3. Copy the URL to your blog.
4. Send it to me by email with "AE01 Blog Link" as your email subject by 4/18 23:59.

Homework

• Download and long in to the Google Sheets app from your phone's app store.
• Download and log in to the Quizlet app.
• Read the handouts and try the tasks.