Last week of the term!

 

Last day of classes- Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Classes start- Monday, September 12th, 2022

Dear Students,

I hope you are all planning to get your library cards to take advantage of the awesome resources, services and programs they have, not only this summer but ANYTIME. If you don't already have one, please visit any Windsor Public Library Branch and apply for a card. You may also get an e-card by filling out the application online.👉 WPL Homepage Remember, the e-library card is only good for online materials. 

Remember to also download the WPL Mobile App on your phones so you can get notifications or reminders on upcoming events and programs.

I hope you continue to keep checking the Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide  for more activities/events over the summer months 👉Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide. I hope that you will also support the Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex by visiting one or more villages at the 👉MCC Carrousel of Nations (June 24-26). Click on the interactive map for locations and information on participating villages on the left-hand menu. Looking forward to seeing you at one of the villages or one of the summer festivals.

In the addition to the links and study materials below, please go to Teacher Iman's blog for more resources on studying for citizenship test, getting a driver's license, and filing your income tax (right-hand menu).

👉 Teacher Iman's blog

• Reminder, MCC is offering Citizenship Preparation Classes this summer (July - August).  

For morning and afternoon students:

I. A. We are celebrating National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Open the following page to learn more about it. 👉Click Here to access the activities 

   B. Theresa Sims is the newly-appointed Indigenous Storyteller for the City of Windsor. Watch the videos (Who was Chief Tecumseh; What Does It Mean to be 2-Spirit?) and read the article. 👉Local Elder Offers Indigenous Teachings on Tecumseh and 2-Spirit

C. Watch the video and listen to the information 👉What is National Indigenous History Month and Why It Matters?

II. Reading & Listening Exercises:                                                                                     

 👉Click here to access the Exercises

 

III. I also recommend that you access local news from the following:

👉 CBC News - Windsor

👉 The Windsor Star

Both news outlets have articles to practice reading and video reports to practice listening. 

 

 

IV. Canadian Citizenship Test practice

 

👉 Discover Canada

•  Learning the information - Discover Canada (choose READ ONLINE)
• You can also order a free copy  (choose ORDER)

 

👉 APNA Toronto webpage

Various Tests - All the questions

- Learn by watching videos on YouTube

This is a list of videos. You can go chapter by chapter and you don’t have to watch the whole thing right away. 👉VIDEO 

Enjoy the summer and have fun!!!

😎🌴🍍🌻🌸🌼🌳🍉🍹🌞

WEEK 11: June 13 - 17, 2022

 

Guest Speaker: Windsor Public Library services- Thursday, June 16th at 11:30 AM

Last day of classes- Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Hello Students! We are almost done with the spring semester. Are you excited to welcome the summer?

Please make sure to check your inboxes for additional information, dates and of course, our Zoom link. I hope you continue to keep checking the Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide  for more activities/events over the summer months 👉Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide. I hope that you will also support the Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex by visiting one or more villages at the 👉MCC Carrousel of Nations (June 17-19 and June 24-26). Click on the interactive map for locations and information on participating villages on the left-hand menu. Looking forward to seeing you at one of the villages or one of the summer festivals.

In the addition to the links and study materials below, please go to Teacher Iman's blog for more resources on studying for citizenship test, getting a driver's license, and filing your income tax (right-hand menu).

👉 Teacher Iman's blog

For morning and afternoon students:

I. A. We are celebrating National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Open the following page to learn more about it. 👉Click Here to access the activities 

   B. Theresa Sims is the newly-appointed Indigenous Storyteller for the City of Windsor. Watch the videos (Who was Chief Tecumseh; What Does It Mean to be 2-Spirit?) and read the article. 👉Local Elder Offers Indigenous Teachings on Tecumseh and 2-Spirit

C. Watch the video and listen to the information 👉What is National Indigenous History Month and Why It Matters?

II. Reading & Listening Exercises:                                                                                     

 👉Click here to access the Exercises

 

III. I also recommend that you access local news from the following:

👉 CBC News - Windsor

👉 The Windsor Star

Both news outlets have articles to practice reading and video reports to practice listening. 

 

 

IV. Canadian Citizenship Test practice

 

👉 Discover Canada

•  Learning the information - Discover Canada (choose READ ONLINE)
• You can also order a free copy  (choose ORDER)

 

👉 APNA Toronto webpage

Various Tests - All the questions

- Learn by watching videos on YouTube

This is a list of videos. You can go chapter by chapter and you don’t have to watch the whole thing right away. 👉VIDEO 

• If you would like to study in person, MCC is offering Citizenship Preparation Classes this summer (July - August).  👇   👇

Happy studying!

Teacher Ninia

WEEK 10: June 6 - 10, 2022

 

The Grotto, Tobermory, ON (Photo credit: Joan Dam)

Hello everyone! I hope you've had a chance to check some festivals and event this weekend. And if not this weekend, there's plenty more over the summer months. Remember to keep checking the Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide often for additional events.

We have a short, but busy week, ahead of us. Take a look at the following schedule:

• Monday, June 6th - listening assessment for the afternoon class

• Tuesday, June 7th - CMHA guest speaker (mental health for newcomers) from 11:30-12:30 PM. Please check your inboxes for the Zoom link and the poster.

• Wednesday, June 8th - reading and writing assessment for the morning class; speaking assessment for the afternoon class

• Thursday, June 9th - No afternoon class (teachers' meeting)

• Friday, June 10th - NO classes (PBLA Day)

We will be using these links/ information for your assessments. Please continue to practice.

AM Class: 👇

I. A. Future tenses

• Read the explanation on how to use these tenses to indicate future plans or actions.
• Do the exercises at the bottom of the page.

    B. Future tenses 2

• Read the explanations and examples carefully.
• After reading, click on "Continue with Exercises" at the bottom of the page.
• When you are done with exercise, click "Next Exercise" at the bottom of the page.

    II. A.  Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide

• Scroll down for the list of events/ festivals.
• Check back often as festival information is constantly being updated.

         B. Midway carnival returns to Windsor

        C.  MCC Carrousel of the Nations homepage

PM Class: 👇

I. A. Future Tenses - Watch the video. Carefully listen to the explanation and examples.

    B. Future Tenses 2 

    C. Future tense 3

    II. Carrousel of Nations food features - Read the article and watch the video.

    Introducing the Carrousel of Nations Mural in Devonshire Mall

• Watch and listen to the first speaker first (0:00 - 2:10)
• Then, watch the second speaker (2:12 - 6:30)

Teacher Ninia 🌷

WEEK 9: May 30 - June 3, 2022

 

Hello Students!

Can you believe it's already June? Before we know it, summer will be here! Please continue to check out the Summer Festival Guide for outdoor events, festivals, entertainment and recreational activities that are going to take place starting this weekend. 

Here are some links for grammar and writing practice. We have already discussed the future tense in class. This practice is good to use for events that are coming up and activities that you are planning to do in the summer. 

Please check your inboxes for worksheets, instructions and more information. 

AM Class: 👇

I. A. Future tenses

• Read the explanation on how to use these tenses to indicate future plans or actions.
• Do the exercises at the bottom of the page.

    B. Future tenses 2

• Read the explanations and examples carefully.
• After reading, click on "Continue with Exercises" at the bottom of the page.
• When you are done with exercise, click "Next Exercise" at the bottom of the page.

    II. A.  Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide

• Scroll down for the list of events/ festivals.
• Check back often as festival information is constantly being updated.

         B. Midway carnival returns to Windsor

        C.  MCC Carrousel of the Nations homepage

PM Class: 👇

I. A. Future Tenses - Watch the video. Carefully listen to the explanation and examples.

    B. Future Tenses 2 

    C. Future tense 3

    II. Carrousel of Nations food features - Read the article and watch the video.

    Introducing the Carrousel of Nations Mural in Devonshire Mall

• Watch and listen to the first speaker first (0:00 - 2:10)
• Then, watch the second speaker (2:12 - 6:30)

Teacher Ninia 🌷