EF2/3 compound sentence exercises

1.                Jim cut the grass, and Ed weeded to garden.

2.                I was very tired last night, so I went to bed early.

The sun is shining, but it is still cold.

Mr. Smith earns a lot of money, but he never saves any.

Jack needs a new jacket, for he lost his old one.

Jack lost his leather jacket, so he needs a new one.

Tom had no money, so Jack lent him ten dollars.

I will be late for my appointment, so we have to leave in ten minutes.

We have to leave in ten minutes, or I will be late for my appointment.

COMPOUND SENTENCES

S+V    ,SOBA   S+V.

I like coffee, but she likes tea.

EF6 Poem project

Brainstorm six specific points about how your great-great-grandparents’ lives were different from yours.  For example, what clothing did they wear?  Where did they live?  How did they make a living?  Use these ideas to create a poem about your own cultural heritage using “My Moccasins Have Not Walked” as a model.

EF6 adverb clause examples

since

She has lived here since 1999.

She has lived here since she came/ moved here in 1999.

He is wearing a sweater since it is so cold.

ever since

She has waiting for the bus ever since 8:30 am.

She has lived in Canada ever since she moved here in 1985.

when

We like to go skiing when there is enough snow.

Let’s go see a movie when you get home.

whenever

Whenever my sister comes to Vancouver, we go to the Aquarium.

when/ while

I answered the phone when it rang.

My kids watched TV while I was cooking supper.

She listened to the radio while she drove home.

even if

I will go to the party even if I have a cold.

I will marry my boyfriend even if he is still in jail.

if

I will go to the party if she invites me.

unless

We will go to the park unless it starts to rain.

if

We won’t go to the park if it starts to rain.

I will go to the party unless I get sick.

if/provided that- serious, important

You can go to UBC provided that you get all As.

You can marry that guy provided that you truly love him.

Let’s go skateboarding if you want.

in order that/ so that

She set her alarm for 7am so that/ in order that she would be on time for school.

in order to

She set her alarm for 7am in order to be on time for school.

I save money in order to buy a new bicycle.

I save money in order that I can buy a new bicycle. adverb clause

so...that

The cat is so cute that I want to eat it.

The cake was so delicious that I had six pieces.

She is so smart that she got a PhD in physics from UBC.

I was so tired that I fell asleep on my bicycle.

I was so tired.- casual

The cat is so cute.

The girl is so beautiful that I walked into a wall.

as...as

He is as tall as his brother (is).

She can do math as well as the teacher (can).

I can cook as well as my mother (can).

She can swim as fast as a seal (can).

I speak English as well as you would expect after five years in Canada.

EF6 adjective clause examples

6.      The architect who Mario works with is brilliant.

          The architect who Mario works with is brilliant.

          Mario works with an architect who is brilliant.

          Mario works with a brilliant architect. (not a clause)

4.      The man who I hired to paint my house finished the job in four days.

The man who I hired to paint my house finished the job in four days.

Exercise C

2.      The girl who won the race is happy.

          The girl that won the race is happy.

          The girl who is happy won the race.

3.      The student who is from China sits next to me.

          The student who sits next to me is from China.

8.      The taxi driver who was friendly took me to the airport.

          The taxi driver who took me to the airport was friendly.

9.      The book that I read it was good.

          I read the book that was good.

11.    I liked the composition that you wrote.

I liked the composition you wrote.

EF6 “This is My House” Discussion Questions

“This is My House” Discussion Questions

11.     What is the message behind each of the stanzas?

22.     How do the messages change as the poem progresses?

33.     Which stanza best reflects your experience of living in Canada?

44.     In your opinion, which stanza best reflects the poet’s attitude?

EF2/3 simple sentences

3.        My bed was moved to a new house.

4.        This worksheet is my son’s homework.

5.        Yesterday’s weather was rainy/ cold/ sunny/ windy/cloudy.

6.        My aunt bought that brand new pick-up truck in the USA.

7.        Two little girls play basketball in the park.

8.        The store is open/ is closed.

9.        This old TV needs to be fixed.

            This old TV needs a big space and is very heavy.

10.      The newspaper has many articles.

11.      Some accidents cause us big trouble.

            Some accidents were very terrible.

            Some household accidents happen in the kitchen.

12.      The Main Street bus is early.

The Main Street bus goes downtown.

13.      A strange message appeared on my phone.

I got a strange message from the hospital.  

14.      A tiny insect stung/ bit my son.

A tiny insect flew into my eye.

15.      Highway #1 goes right across Canada.

EF6 "Why My Mother Can't Speak English" Discussion Questions

“Why My Mother Can't Speak English”

Discussion Questions

Discuss these questions with your group and make notes.  Be prepared to share your ideas with the class.

1.     For what reasons does the mother want to get her Canadian citizenship? Are these good reasons?  Why or why not?

2.     How does the mother interact with her son?  Is she fair?  Is she manipulative?  Why do you think she is this way?

3.     What are some reasons the mother didn't learn to speak English?

4.     Why didn't the narrator’s father want the women to learn English?

5.     Describe the mother's relationship with her husband.

6.     What are three examples of cultural conflict in the story?

UPCOMING BUDGET MEETINGS CONCERNING ADULT EDUCATION

April 14th at 7:00pm at Mount Pleasant School. (Committee-of-the-Whole) 
This meeting is open the public, so students can come and speak at this meeting. Students who would like to speak at this meeting must send written submissions no later than two working days before the meeting to Vancouver Board of Education. Attention: Administrative Coordinator, Secretary-Treasuruer's office. Email:  budget2015_2016@vsb.bc.ca or Fax: 604-713-5049

April 15th (Commitee-of-the-whole). This meeting is open the public, so students can come and speak at this meeting. Students who would like to speak at this meeting must send written submissions no later than two working days before the meeting to Vancouver Board of Education. Attention: Administrative Coordinator, Secretary-Treasuruer's office. Email:  budget2015_2016@vsb.bc.ca or Fax: 604-713-5049

Click here for the link to the meeting timeline: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/20152016-budget-process-timeline

E10/ EF7 Animal Farm poems

I am Snowball and I was a HERO
Because of jealousy ,Napoleon makes me ZERO
I was loyal during the time of cowshed BATTLE
But at this time in the novel I am a unfaithful CATTLE.....

I am Napoleon, you will obey

You will work hard, while I survey

Don't complain, I don't care what you say

If you double cross me, you will pay

I'm like Mollie, I like being pretty

When I think of her, she makes me so happy

I admit, I'm narcissistic

But I love myself and that's fantastic 

I'm Snowball, they call me traitor, wont matter.
How they say it, won't make me madder.
These lies will vanish on me, I'll grow stronger.
Besides I'll overcome them and all will be conquer.

Being the leader hasn't being easy; my fellow comrade.

Fighting against humanity, side by side in combat.

Even though they wont remember me.

It will be a great honor to help them see.

I'll work hard never stop

No matter i always have hope

Napoleon is my master he's royal

I'm boxer always loyal

The handsome fellow next door,
Treated me with sweet and much more
Although the way he stroke my nose was a little sore,
But I will get with him cause he is not poor.

    I'm Snowball, the expelled pig
    Napoleon's dogs helped him because they were big
    I was so scared that I just ran away
    And nobody helped me because they think is okay.

It's All the same

The world is older than my bones

It was all the same even before Jones

Power in a animal's hoof or claw (including man's hand), translates to control over living soles

Why do you think wild animals can't be tamed?

I am a Donkey my name is Benjamin, and I am over 20 years of age

We as earthly dwellers are all enslaved

Whether to Mother Nature or to a lord, it's is all the same

If you want to truly be free my brothers, accept the cruel natures of this earth and learn from the rats and the wild cats

EF2/3 Sentence combining practice French Fries/ Coffee

FRENCH FRIES

1.     The white french fries are loaded into a wire basket.

2.     Then they are slowly lowered slowly into oil.

3.     Their bath crackles, foams and is hot.

Their hot bath crackles and foams.

4.     The thinly-sliced potatoes release a steam puff.

The thinly-sliced potatoes release a puff of steam.

5.     They come out crispy brown and streaked with oil.

COFFEE

1.     He sips at his coffee cup which is chipped along the rim.

2.     The taste is bitter, acidic, and faintly soapy. PARALLEL

e.g. She likes dogs, cats, and rabbits.

3.        There is a brown film which is on the inside of the cup.

4.        He takes extra care so that he doesn’t spill any on his clothes.

He doesn’t want to spill any on his clothes, so he takes extra care.

He takes extra care not to spill any on his clothes.

6.     He is afraid that it might eat holes in the material.