2017-06-06 Convo: learning in school

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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Homework: Write definitions for the vocabulary words at the top of p. 118 on your handout.
“supervisor” means basically the same thing as “overseer”, but uses Latin roots instead of Germanic roots.
“Too many cooks spoil the broth.”
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In groups of 3, discuss some of the questions on p. 120.
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In the United States:
Kindergarten - kids usually start at age 5
elementary school = kindergarten to 5th or 6th grade (this is also primary school)
middle school = 6th - 8th grade
junior high school = 7th - 9th grade
high school 9th or 10th - 12th grade (middle/junior/high school is also secondary school)
post-secondary education includes colleges and universities (“college” in the US) and vocational or technical schools
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Make sure you understand the other words on top of p. 121.
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Homework: explain the meanings of the proverbs on p. 121 in your own words