Today’s Agenda
· Attendance
· “Self Reflection”
Week 6
· Talk about spoken
presentations- over four of five days
· Vocabulary exercises
· Continue complex
sentences with adjective clauses
Prepare
for Quiz 4- next week
· Continue “Bike-sharing programs can help cities reduce missions and congestion”
· Leftover work?
“Run-On
Sentences and Comma Splices”
“Phrasal
Verb Exercises”
Next week – Quiz 4
and Test 3?
-begin essay work
-prep for spoken
presentations
Monday
· Continue adjective clauses
· Continue ““Bike-sharing programs can help cities reduce missions and congestion”
Tuesday
· Continue adjective clauses
Choose
vocab for Quiz 4
· Continue “Bike-sharing programs can help cities reduce missions and
congestion” Test 4 when?
Wednesday
· Quiz
4
· Begin
noun clauses
Thursday
· Check
progress on spoken presentations
· Continue
noun clauses
Quiz 5 when?
· Test
4
Friday- October 23rd
No school
Professional Development
Monday, October 26
· Spoken
presentations
· Begin
essay work
Tuesday, Oct 27
· Spoken
presentations
· Continue
essay work
Wednesday, Oct 28
· Spoken
presentations
· Continue
essay work
Thursday, Oct 29
· Spoken
presentations
· Continue
essay work
·
Friday, Oct 30
· Spoken
presentations
**
Spoken Presentations: 10 points-
course outline
October 26-30- Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5 people per day
These are usually fun and
interesting.
Topic:
What is your favourite place in your
home country or elsewhere?
On your presentation day, you will
tell the class about this place and your relationship to it.
You will come up to the front of the
class. You can take a few written notes in case you forget something. However, please
do not read from the page. Also, please, do not recite a memorized speech.
You can practice at home. Time
yourself.
Here are some possible topics to
focus on:
Favourite place
The name of the place
Where the place is
When you went there
Who you went with
What the scenery was like
What you did there
What your memories are of the place
ACTION
Step 1- Choose the place that you would like to talk about. Email the me
name of the place and where it is. The deadline is Monday 7PM.
Value (1pt)
Remember to put your full name and class in the subject line of all
emails to the teacher.
SUBJECT LINE: Mei Chen EF7
Hi Allan,
I will talk about Bushoi Park, which is in my hometown, Seoul.
Thanks,
Mei
I will respond:
Thanks. Sounds good.
Allan
STEP 2- Sign up for a presentation time.
The sheet is on the whiteboard.
Full name and class.
STEP 3- Begin to brainstorm ideas. Then begin to write.* We will take
some class time to work on this.
*You could get ChatGPT or a translating app to write this for you in one
second. Hopefully, you will take this as an opportunity to do some organization,
planning, and writing on your own. Of course, the VSB and SHEC policies
regarding plagiarism and academic honesty apply.
If I see that your work is plagiarized, machine-translated, or
AI-generated, it will get a 0 and a letter in your file.
The presentation will be roughly five minutes.
This will be a nice challenge, preparing a presentation for the class.
Some people like to show some pictures. Some people are good at
PowerPoint or presentation software.
IDIOM A picture tells a thousand words.
You can use your laptop, tablet or phone with the LCD projector.
We can check and make sure that your
device will work with the LCD projector any day before you present.
The LCD projector is a bit old. If the projector doesn’t work with your device,
maybe you can email your pictures to a classmate whose device works with the
projector.
Encouragement section!
We all want to hear what you have to say. We are interested in what you
have to tell us.
We want you to be successful and feel successful with your presentation.
We will give helpful feedback to each person.
We will be positive and supportive of each other.
Marks x/10-
1 point email by Monday 7PM
3 point check-in on your
progress, next Thursday, October 22.
6 points for the speaking
CRITERIA PLO Oral Language A3
well-organized information
spoken
voice- audible, pace, eye-contact, etc.
FAQ (Frequency Asked Questions)
-Will we do preparation work in
class?
We will take some class time, and you
will have to do much of it outside of class.
-Can I show pictures or videos?
Yes, absolutely. You can show
pictures, videos, play music, etc. You can use your own device.
You can use the LCD projector to
project them on the screen.
You can test your device any day to make sure it works.
I have a C port, VGA, and HDMI connector.
I do not have Lightning connectors.
If there are any techies in the class, maybe you would willing to help
your less tech-savvy classmates.
Questions? Please ask.
**
1.
The manager's
decision was prudent, considering the volatile market conditions.
a) impulsive
b) judicious- justice, fair
c) reckless
d) arbitrary
volatile(adj)- wild, unpredictable
2.
The CEO’s speech
was both succinct and impactful, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
a) concise(adj) short
b) verbose(adj)- talking a lot
c) ambiguous
d) lengthy
3.
Her tenacity
in pursuing the project despite setbacks was commendable.
a) laziness
b) hesitation
c) indifference
d) persistence(n)- keeping going, not stopping
tenacious(adj)
4.
The proposal was
met with resounding approval from the board members.
a) weak
b) controversial
c) decisive (adj) decide(v) decision(n)
d) partial
The Democrats will hopefully have a
resounding success in the midterm election.
5.
The engineer’s
explanation was highly esoteric, understood by only a few specialists.
a) abstract
b) commonplace
b) accessible
d) specialized(adj)- niche, very few people know about it
She has a esoteric, niche hobby- she
collects Victorian telegrams.
6.
The employee’s
behavior was deemed unseemly during the formal event.
a) appropriate
b) timely
c) inappropriate(adj)
d) professional
deem(v) – consider, make a judgement
The penalty shot was deemed unfair.
The judge deemed the fine to be
excessive.
7.
The company aimed
to diversify its product line to appeal to a broader audience.
a) simplify
b) narrow
c) limit
d) expand
diversity(n)- a mix of different kinds of people and opinions
The company wants to diversify its
leadership team.
8.
The lawyer
presented a cogent argument that swayed the jury.
a) weak
b) irrelevant
c) persuasive
d) confusing
cogent(adj) makes sense, coherent
jury- a group of people in court who
decide guilt or innocence
Jury Duty-
9.
The startup’s meteoric
rise in the tech industry took everyone by surprise.
a) gradual
b) sudden
c) insignificant
d) expected
meteor(n) a rock flying through space
10.
The project
required an exorbitant amount of funding to get off the ground.
a) minimal
b) reasonable
c) excessive
d) insufficient
11.
His demeanor
remained imperturbable, even during heated negotiations.
a) calm(adj)- unflappable
b) anxious
c) irritable
d) excitable
12.
The artist’s
latest work was an amalgamation of various cultural influences.
a) fusion(n)- mix
b) separation
c) division
d) isolation
She went to Chinese/Indian fusion
restaurant.
13.
The keynote
speaker’s gravitas captivated the audience.
a) humor
b) frivolity
c) seriousness
d) casualness
14.
Her altruistic
nature made her an ideal leader for the nonprofit organization.
a) generous
b) selfish
b) indifferent
d) greedy
altruism- acting in a way that will
benefit others
15.
The scientist
provided a lucid explanation of the complex phenomenon.
a) vague
b) clear
c) confusing
d) obscure
The patient is conscious and lucid.
16.
The team’s meticulous
approach ensured the project’s success.
a) careless
b) superficial
c) hasty
d) thorough(adj)
careful and complete
**
Adjective clauses
Exercise A
Complete each sentence with a word to make an adjective
clause. Write your sentences on your own paper.
1.
The teacher who helped me with my
homework is very patient.
2.
The restaurant that we had dinner at/in
last night serves delicious food.
The restaurant where we had dinner
last night serves delicious food.
The restaurant which my grandparents started in
1964 serves delicious food. special
where- shows where an action happened
This is where I saw the UFO.
She forgets where she left her phone.
3.
The student whose bicycle was stolen
reported it to the police.
The kids whose brother got an
award is very proud.
The student who lost his bicycle reported it to the
police.
The student who had his bicycle stolen reported it to
the police.
4.
The movie that we watched yesterday was
very exciting.
**HIGHER LEVEL**
The movie that we
watched yesterday was very exciting.
CHOICES
The movie that we watched yesterday was very
exciting.
The movie we watched yesterday was very exciting. MOST
AUTHENTIC
5.
The man who I spoke to was extremely helpful.
GRAMMAR
The man who I spoke to was extremely helpful.
OPTIONS
The man who I spoke to was extremely helpful.
The man I spoke to was extremely helpful.
The man whom I spoke to was extremely helpful.
*’whom’ can be used for object pronoun
*’whom’ is very low-frequency, rarely used
EXCEPTION- writing a letter to an unknown recipient
To whom it may concern,
6.
The woman who works at the library speaks
four languages.
The woman who speaks four languages works
at the library.
The woman who I
work with at the library speaks four
languages.
OPTIONS- COMPLEX SENT- ADJ CL
The woman who I work with at the library speaks four
languages.
The woman I work with at the library speaks four languages.
The woman whom I work with at the library speaks four
languages.
EXCEEDINGLY FORMAL
The woman with whom I work at the library speaks four
languages.
7.
The computer that I bought last year is already
broken.
8.
The family whose house was damaged by
the storm needs assistance. – the family
owns the house
family(n) singular, collective noun
My family is small. This class is hardworking.
Her family has five people in it.
9.
Do you remember the day when we first met?
where
I forget the name of park where
we are supposed to meet our friends.
Do you remember the day when
we got our PR?
PR- permanent residency
10. Mei
is from Beijing which is the capital of China.
comma Mei is from Beijing, which is
the capital of China.
, commas around adjective clauses – restrictive and non-restrictive
clauses, essential and non-essential clauses
A Mei’s sister who lives in Calgary is a nurse.
B Mei’s sister, who lives in Calgary, is a nurse.
Same meaning?
A How many sisters? 2+ sisters
B How many sisters? 1, one sister
A Jun’s mother who lives in Hong Kong is 98 years
old.
B Jun’s mother, who lives in Hong Kong, is 98 years
old.
Which one is more likely to be correct: A or B?
B -one mother
A- two plus mothers- maybe biological mother, adopted
mother, aunt
Will cover more next week.
Exercise B:
Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence using an
adjective clause. Write your sentences on your own paper.
1.
I met a woman. She owns a successful business.
I met a woman who owns a successful business.
The woman who I met owns a
successful business.
OPTIONS IN ORDER OF AUTHENTICITY
The woman I met owns a successful business.
The woman who I met owns a
successful business.
The woman whom I met owns a
successful business.
