Thursday 11 June 2015

Get ready for summer!

What can we do in the summer?

We Volunteer is a website that connects you with volunteering opportunities. 
Volunteering is a great way to practice English.

The form to write in is difficult. It will take you some time to read and translate, but you will get some great opportunities from there. 
You will need an email address to use the website.

http://wevolunteer.ca/ 

The Library

Which library is close to you? Find them here.
How can I get a library card? Read about it here.
What activities are at the library this summer?
Read about them here.

YMCA
What can I do at the YMCA during the summer?

Read about adult programs here.
Read the whole schedule here. Or find a paper copy upstairs.

Windsor
What's happening in Windsor during the summer?
Read about June, July and August here.

Fireworks night is June 22, and they begin at 10:08pm. Get there early!

What are you going to do this summer?
I think I'll..... 

Friday 5 June 2015

Crime and Safety 2

Hello class! Welcome to Computer lab!

Practice Spelling vocabulary from this week here.

Listen to someone report their bike stolen here.

Listen to someone calling 911 here.

Listen to someone reporting a break-in here.

Listen to someone getting a ticket here.

Grammar practice will and going to here.

Explore and read the Windsor Police website here.

Read about Police in Canada here

Learn about emergencies and non-emergencies. What should you do if you need help. Read and practice here.

This week we read about Crime stoppers and the RIDE program.
"The local police force also runs special programs like R.I.D.E and Crime Stoppers. The R.I.D.E program tries to reduce drinking and driving. Crime Stoppers helps citizens fight against crime." (from Ontario Reader Police in Ontario, 2012)

Read about Crime Stoppers here.

Read about the RIDE program. This story is more difficult. Click here.
A video about RIDE is here.