2. Welcome!
● Mrs. Van Sambeek is having a baby.
● I am your longterm sub until the end of the year.
3. My Introduction
● About me: Mr. Kubokawa (Mr. K)
● Teaching English for 15 years
● Italy, Ukraine, Malaysia, Japan
● Skiing, inline skating
● Playing music, writing
● Speak English, Japanese
● and Spanish
Mr. K
April
Nina
6. Your Introduction
● About you:
● Name, age, country
● Hobbies, interests
● Likes/Dislikes
● What are you good at?
● What is difficult?
● What do you want help with?
7. Face-to-Face
and Zoom class
● I am currently in Japan but will be returning Monday, March
28th.
● Until then we will have Zoom class first period everyday.
● Email: jkubokawa@mtsd.k12.wi.us
● Zoom Room: https://zoom.us/j/8576555244
● Please come to Zoom first period everyday.
8. Canvas
● HOMEWORK = HW
● Search for my class
● Join!
● Explore Canvas
● Syllabus
● Assessments
● Grades
● HOMEWORK
9. Homework Help (HWH)
● You can use this first period class to ask me questions
about your homework.
● What kinds of questions?
● Language Questions
● Comment Questions
● Writing help
● Anything else is ok
● Or you can email me to ask me questions.
10. Questions about the class
● About the Class?
● About Canvas?
● About the HWH?
● Any other questions are ok
11. What will we do in this class?
● Learn to listen to English and understand the main points
● Learn to speak English with more confidence
● Some writing and reading, but focus is on communication
● Homework Help
12. Why learn English communication?
● English is the international language
● English is the language of the internet (51.4%)
● Travel
● Making friends
● Job
● Enjoying music, movies, TV, etc.
● Learning about different cultures and people
13. Expectations
● This semester is different because I am a long term sub.
● Come to class on time.
● Email me if you are going to be absent.
● Check Canvas and your email everyday
● Prepare for the lesson before class
● Do your homework and bring it to class
● Participate in the class, speaking, etc
14. Expectations
● Always try your best.
● Ask questions when you don’t understand. - email,,
Zoom, chat, etc
● Prepare for the tests and projects