For Further Study

Consider continuing what you have learned by following some or all of these steps:

Meaning-focused input
Try finding graded readers in the library that are both the right level AND interesting. Remember, there should only be 1-2% new words (except for names). Read a lot!

Language-focussed learning
Continue studying with Quizlet. You can use the sets in our Quizlet group. But, you can also search other sets including other sets in the NAWL. 

Additionally, you can make your own sets on Quizlet. Add words that you learn from your readings or study and practice them.

Fluency Practice
You can get a book like the one we used and continue to time yourself as you read.

Another way is to read something you have studied again. After you have learned all of the language. Read it again and push to read faster.

Textbook
You can buy the main textbook (there are three in the series) from Amazon. They come with an answer key. They aren't cheap (about ¥2500 each). One idea is to buy one or more together and share the books.

Reading for the Academic World 1 (our book)
Reading for the Academic World 2
Reading for the Academic World 3

Also the speed reading passages are found in these books:

Timed Reading for Fluency 3 (our book)
Timed Reading for Fluency 4

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Lessons 7 & 8

Handout U5: Artificial Intelligence
First we checked answers from the handout from the last week. The reading was Self-Driving Cars (pp. 34-35). 


RF
We did reading fluency practice today by reading Reading 5: Homes Around . You entered today's time on your spreadsheet (RF Log) on the chart. 

Speed reading is good for fluency practice.

Handout U6: The Question of Time Travel

In class, we studied the handout and read Time Travel Paradoxes. 

RF
We did more reading fluency practice by reading Reading 6: Big Data and You. 

Handout U7

Do U7 for homework. I will post the answers on the blog after the weekend.

Final Assignment

Write a report using Google Docs.

1. Write a few paragraphs about what you learned from this class.
2. Choose one of the units and write a summary. Include 2 outside sources. Be sure to cite your sources and include them in a list of references.

Use Google Docs. Follow these steps:

1. Go to Google Drive here: Google Drive
2. Sign in using your Waseda Email address (or your private Gmail account).
3. Start a new document.
4. Give it the title of your full name + R4AP Assignment (Taro Suzuki R4AP Assignment)
5. Click on the Share button.
6. Type in my gmail address (samuraitheologian).
7. Click Share.
8. Write your report
9. Due 9/14 23:59 

Lessons 5 & 6

Handout U3: The Origin of Names
First we checked answers from the handout from the last week. The reading was What's in a Name? (pp. 22-23). 


RF
We did reading fluency practice today by reading Reading 3: The Age for Marriage. You entered today's time on your spreadsheet (RF Log) on the chart. 

Speed reading is good for fluency practice.

Handout U4: The Creation of Writing

In class, we studied the handout and read Pictograms. 

RF

We did more reading fluency practice by reading Reading 4: How Social Media Is Changing the World. 

Handout U5

Do U5 for homework.

Lessons 3 & 4

Handout U1: Not Just One Way

First we checked answers from the handout from the last week. The reading How to Learn a Foreign Language (pp. 10-11) is useful. 

I also gave a short lecture on the four strands. 


RF
We did reading fluency practice today by reading Reading 1: Should Kids Change Their Names? You entered today's time on your spreadsheet (RF Log) on the chart. 

Speed reading is good for fluency practice.

Handout U2: Looking to University Study

In class, we studied the handout and read The Academic Word List. 

Handout U3

Do U3 for homework.

Welcome! Lessons 1 & 2

Welcome to Reading for Academic Purposes (Intermediate)!

In this first lesson, we introduced ourselves to each other. I also explained the outline for the course.

Vocabulary Level Test

We took a test to check our vocabulary level. This will help me know how best to teach you. It will also help you know better how to study.

Quizlet Sign Up

We will use Quizlet, a free flashcard app to study vocabulary. Take the following steps to join our Quizlet group and begin studying.

1. Go to http://quizlet.com and sign up. Be sure to use your real name.
2. After signing up, click on this link to join our class's group: https://quizlet.com/join/HtZaT39tK.
3. Try the set on our class page.
4. Download the Quizlet app for your phone from your app store (recommended).
5. Practice the different tools on Quizlet today.

RF
We did reading fluency practice today by reading Reading 2: . You entered today's time on your spreadsheet (RF Log) on the chart. 

Speed reading is good for fluency practice.

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