Reading & Writing 2 （Ａ英語２ｂ）カ組

Reading & Writing 2

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Jono David Feldman

Jono David Feldman

2026年度後期

2026年度

②Second semester

金曜3限

Friday 3rd period

理学部第一部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Science Division Ⅰ

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

 In this course, students will improve their reading English skills through a variety of readings, discussions, activities, and review work. Topics include social, political, cultural, historical, and creative arts themes.
 Students are expected to actively participate with classmates in English in pair, group, and full class discussion activities throughout the course. This strategy is critical to not only improving English skills but also confidence when reading and speaking English.
 Students will be required to demonstrate their reading and communication skills in each and every class by way of their preparation, participation, and English output in reading, written, and/or spoken form. Certain unit themes will require students to present ideas to the class, not merely sharing with partner(s).
 This English course is intended to be engaging, fun, and productive. The themes and
activities are designed to give students maximum opportunity to share their personal
views, opinions, and experiences. While many of the activities have specific correct
answers, many of the activities accommodate a range of answers and/or ideas. Students
should feel encouraged to read and speak entirely in English in this environment.

Students will be able to read, write, and communicate in English on the topics covered in
class. Furthermore, students will be able to negotiate meaning and be able to deal with
communication breakdown (non-understanding and misunderstandings) as it happens in
real time. Students will gain greater confidence and ability in expressing themselves in
written form and in understanding others in spoken communication and listening
situations.

Students will …
1. improve their reading fluency
2. improve their listening ability
3. improve their pronunciation
4. improve their writing skills
5. learn to give more complete answers and responses to question and situations
6. broaden their academic vocabulary
7. employ strategies for use maintaining communication in challenging circumstances
8. learn about and comment on numerous themes and topics
9. feel an overall sense of accomplishment and improvement in their English abilities

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履修登録の際に参照ください。
​You can check this from “Correspondence table between grading items and subjects” by following the link(for departments).
https://www.tus.ac.jp/fd/ict_tusrubric/​​​

 Students are required to take the TOEIC test during each semester (July and December) and your TOEIC score each semester will factor into your class grade.
 Regular attendance is very important.
 If you are absent 5 or more times throughout the semester,
you will receive an incomplete (-) as your final grade.

課題に対する作文　Essay／小テストの実施　Quiz type test／ディベート・ディスカッション　Debate/Discussion／グループワーク　Group work／プレゼンテーション　Presentation

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- PRE-CLASS PREPARATION Complete unit vocabulary and reading (check vocabulary as needed) and any assigned unit sections
- POST-CLASS REVIEW
Review all key vocabulary, key concepts, and complete other homework as necessary.
Students will be advised on preparation and review in each class based on the needs and
flow of the class.

Grading is based on the following:
- preparation (including general preparation, pre-reading, other homework): 27%
- additional assignments: 10%
- 5 quizzes and final test: 30%
-TOEIC: 33%
NOTE: Quizzes will be given every 2 or 3 classes. The quiz schedule will depend on the
flow of the class.
NOTE: Attendance is not directly counted towards grading unless a student’s lack of
attendance is itself an issue. Students, as a matter or course, are expected to attend all
classes and participate accordingly.
NOTE: Absence is not an excuse for missing homework or any other assignments.
Students are responsible for any and all classwork and homework regardless of absence
or presence in the class. It is the responsibility of the students to obtain class assignment
from either the teacher or a fellow classmate in the event of absence.

・S：到達目標を十分に達成し、極めて優秀な成果を収めている
・A：到達目標を十分に達成している
・B：到達目標を達成している
・C：到達目標を最低限達成している
・D：到達目標を達成していない
・-：学修成果の評価を判断する要件を欠格している

・S：Achieved outcomes, excellent result
・A：Achieved outcomes, good result
・B：Achieved outcomes
・C：Minimally achieved outcomes
・D：Did not achieve outcomes
・-：Failed to meet even the minimal requirements for evaluation

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A PDF textbook will be provided to students for all term 2 classes either shortly before or on the first day of the second term.

NOTE: The PDF textbook is required for every class.
PRINTING is optional. However, students who use only a smartphone must print (black and white ok), ideally on A4 size paper. Printing the main exercise pages is essential. Students using computers, tablets, and/or iPads do not need to print the unit pages unless they prefer to do so.

教科書および一部の参考書は、MyKiTS (教科書販売サイト) から検索・購入可能です。
​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/​​​

It is possible to search for and purchase textbooks and certain reference materials at MyKiTS (online textbook store).
​​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/

Additional materials will be provided by the teacher on a need basis only.

TERM 2: WEEKLY SCHEDULE

NOTE: A PDF will be provided to students for all term 2 classes.

WEEK 1: Unit 1: The Question of Questions
UNIT FOCUS: The importance of meeting new people and how to behave in various situations.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, meeting and greeting expressions
GRAMMAR TARGET: Articles, Determiners, Quantifiers
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 2: Unit 2: Nothing Succeeds Like Success
UNIT FOCUS: Food culture.
ACTIVITIES: theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, food facts question and answers
GRAMMAR TARGET: Comparatives and Superlatives
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 3: Unit 3: Happiness
UNIT FOCUS: The differences between seasons, climate, and weather.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, weather and climate quiz
GRAMMAR TARGET: Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 4: Unit 4: News: Real of Fake?
UNIT FOCUS: The importance and impacts of social media and the internet.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, social media and the internet responsibility
GRAMMAR TARGET: Reported Speech
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 5: Unit 5: Sleep
UNIT FOCUS: The importance and history of numbers.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, numbers practice
GRAMMAR TARGET: Prepositions
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 6: Unit 6: Motivation
UNIT FOCUS: The history and impacts of inventions.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, inventions and inventors
GRAMMAR TARGET: Adjectives and Adverbs
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 7: Unit 7: Crimes and Punishments
UNIT FOCUS: The historical and cultural interpretations of time.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, telling the time and time expressions practice
GRAMMAR TARGET: Phrasal Verbs
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 8: Unit 8: Consumers Consumed by Consumerism
UNIT FOCUS: Social and cultural differences of dating, love, and marriage.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, love vocabulary and parts of speech
GRAMMAR TARGET: Modal and Auxiliary Verbs
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 9: Unit 9: Tourism
UNIT FOCUS: The importance and impacts of travel.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, travel quiz
GRAMMAR TARGET: Connector Words and Phrases
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 10: Unit 10: Old Age
UNIT FOCUS: The history and importance of money.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, money vocabulary activities
GRAMMAR TARGET: Active Voice and Passive Voice
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 11: Unit 11: Architecture
UNIT FOCUS: The history and influences of the clothing and fashion industry.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, clothing and fashion questions and vocabulary
GRAMMAR TARGET: Clauses
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 12: Unit 12: Peace
UNIT FOCUS: The importance of work and strategies to find employment.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, job types and impressions
GRAMMAR TARGET: Causative Verbs
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 13: Unit 13: Art
UNIT FOCUS: The history and development of music.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, genres of music and discussion
GRAMMAR TARGET: Gerunds and Infinitives
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

TO BE DETERMINED: WEEK 13: TOEIC Exam

WEEK 14: Unit 14: Learning
UNIT FOCUS: Cultural differences of housing styles around the world.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, pros and cons of houses v apartments and vocabulary
GRAMMAR TARGET: Subjunctive
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

WEEK 15: Unit 15: Kindness
UNIT FOCUS: Human interaction with animals and pets.
ACTIVITIES: Theme questions and answers discussion, grammar target introduction, grammar target practice, previous grammar target review, vocabulary, building questions and answers, grammar target sentence building, unit themed survey, words for groups of animals and animal descriptions
GRAMMAR TARGET: Mixed Tenses
MAIN READING: Pre-reading check, identifying main ideas, reading comprehension, short written response, asking a question about the reading

A final test will be given on the last class day of the term.

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The teacher is only available during class time but may be contacted via email:
jono@rs.tus.ac.jp
NOTE: Absence is not an excuse for missing homework or any other assignments.
Students are responsible for any and all classwork and homework regardless of absence
or presence in the class. It is the responsibility of the students to obtain class assignment
from either the teacher or a fellow classmate in the event of absence

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