1. MLG 205 September 3

2. Check Homework How to be a better Student 1-5 Find and bring a copy of syllabi from any other classes you are taking this Fall. Buy 2 binders, 2 folders (one for homework and one for handouts), college ruled loose leaf paper, pens, and a planner to class on Wednesday for your first homework grade. Put paper and folders in your binder!

3. Syllabi Find and bring a copy of syllabi from any other classes you are taking this Fall. Find the due dates and calendars from your syllabus. Use your planner to record the due dates now (Use Google Calendar)

4. Due Dates for MLG 205 Portfolio Project. Section 1 due September 26 Section 2 due November 7 Section 3 due December 5 Note-taking Journals. Journal 1 due September 10 Journal 2 due September 24 Journal 3 due October 8 Journal 4 due October 22 Journal 5 due November 4 Journal 6 due November 19

5. Smart Goals For each class decide How many study hours do you think you would need for each class? How can you prepare before each class? What is your plan for completing major assignments?

6. Meetings, Lectures, & Seminars Meeting Lecture Seminar 2 or more people getting together for discussion or entertainment. an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college. At work, this is a meeting for training. At college this is a meeting of a teacher and a small group of students to discuss a topic.

7. How to take notes during a lecture Cornell format: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3pM5hEgBk4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3pM5hEgBk4 Outline format Notes in paragraphs Use pictures and diagrams Copy material from the board

8. Tips for note-taking Use a 3 ring binder & one side of each page only Label, number and date your notes Leave blank space Use a tape recorder Takes notes in different colors

9. Tips on What to Write When your professor repeats something more than once, write it down. When your professor writes it on the board, write it down. If your professor asks you to copy from the board, copy every word. If your professor gives handouts with questions, try to answer the questions from his lecture. Write down what you believe is the main topic, and his main idea in speaking.

10. Lectures Lecture Choose a note-taking technique and practice taking notes https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better

11. Note-taking journal Set aside 1 class period from the other classes you are taking this semester and fill out the note-taking journal page. 6 Note-taking Journals this semester Write down your notes from class. Write down new vocabulary Write down new goals Write down language issues. We will discuss these in class.

12. Homework Bring class schedule and Syllabus from your other class. Bring your planner, binder, notebook paper, pen/pencils, and folder to class Note-taking Journal due September 10 Lecture Quiz 1 September 12 Portfolio Section 1 due September 26

13. Announcements Gobal Cafe, Thursday @ Cups, 5-7pm Conversation Partners and American Host Families Friday, meet in Classroom 2 Friday Discuss My Major Portfolio