Eng7/10/11

12 Years a Slave not an easy movie, brutal

Lupita Nyong'o

https://inanimategrace.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/three-early-poems-by-wing-tek-lum/

EF2/3 Subject verb agreement 2

most
Most of the XXX is / are beside the car.
Most of the water is / are beside the car.
Most of the groceries is / are beside the car.

Most of the workers come from Japan.
Most of the staff comes from Japan.

Two hours is a long time to wait.

two hours - one amount of time, not separate hours

Ten kilometers is a long way to run.

$15 is a good price for a t-shirt.

These are two bills.
The value is $15.

bucks = dollars

Starbucks - different meaning

advice - uncountable
She gave me some advice.
She gave me a piece of advice.
She gave me some pieces of advice.

Mathematics - subject in school, singular

Math is very difficult for me.
Physics is interesting.
Chemistry is amazing.

The local TV news comes on at 6.

The police officer was really nice.
The police officers were very friendly.

EF2/3 Modal sentences

one-word modals

can

could

may

might

must

should

will

would

subject + modal + verb (infinitive without ‘to’)

catch

“The dog can catch a Frisbee in his mouth.”

go

“Maria might go to the Vancouver Jazz Festival.”

Practice sentences

1. eat

Jon should eat something before he goes to work.

Would you prefer to eat a hotdog or a burger?

2. sleep

I couldn't sleep well last night.

You should go to sleep at the same time every night.

If I were you, I would go to sleep earlier.

3. walk

The old man couldn't walk quickly.

The old man couldn't walk without his cane.

4. read

Students must read many English books.

If I can read English stories, I will be a better speaker.

5. take

You can take the bus to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal.

6. run

The little boy can run as fast as his older sister.

   She is as tall as her mother (is).

She is taller than her mother (is).

I will complete my work as soon as I can.

7.play

My cousin could play piano very well because she practiced a lot every day.

I used to play basketball every day when I lived in the Philippines.

8. borrow

You can borrow my car, but please don't drive to Mexico.

You can borrow my car, but please be careful.

9. watch

I must watch a movie about living underwater because it is my homework.

10. teach

I can't teach my children anything because they won't listen to me.

We must teach our children to have respect for all people. Especially, we must teach our sons to have respect for women.

Quiz

1. can park

The kids can go to the park if they want.

2. might school

Margaret might not go to school next week.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Eng7/10/11 Essays

p57 graphic

English 12 Provincial Exam essay (250w)
Short answer (125w)

One of the challenges of essay writing is the repetition of vocab.

synonyms - different words, same meaning

An exciting opportunity for growth.

Eng7/10/11 Writing a Good Paragraph

Writing a Good Paragraph

Writing well is big challenge. Good writing is very difficult.

It comes with lots of practice over months, years.

No replacement for hard practice- with concentration and focus.

Plan

Topic sentence that addresses the topic.

Discuss the significance to Jung Sum of his fight with Frank.

Topic sentence – address that in the first sentence usually.

LINKED to the question/writing prompt

HINT: Use some of the vocab in the writing prompt.

Discuss the significance to Jung Sum of his fight with Frank.

significance Jung Sum fight Frank.

GOOD BASIC TOPIC SENTENCE: Jung Sum’s fight with Frank was very significant to him for several reasons.

HINT: Use synonyms for the important words

significance (n), important, life-changing, critical, crucial

significant (a)

fight, physical altercation, conflict,

3-4 points

1. his past emotions came pouring put

2. he realized that he was gay

3. proved to himself that he was strong

ORGANIZATION!!

Execution

Sentences!! Really struggling with sentences.

SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX

DAILY PRACTICE!

FORMAT

Topic sentence

point

points

points

Concluding sentence

SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT FORMAT

Grabber

Topic sentence

point

points

points

Concluding sentence

Grabber – for essays, for paragraphs

Grabber – grabs the reader’s attention

1. general to specific statement, funnel (WAE p60)

EXAMPLE:

Often people experience events that change their lives. So too Jung Sun in The Jade Peony experienced an event that changed his life dramatically. Jung Sum’s fight with Frank was very significant to him for several reasons.

2. short anecdote – personal story

13 was a big year of change for me. I had my first crush on a girl. So too, Jung Sum experienced a big change at 13. Jung Sum’s fight with Frank was very significant to him because he realized that he loved Frank.

3. historical reference

          History is full of stories of people having epiphanies, for example, Helen Keller, Saul on the road to Damascus, and Archimedes. So too Jung Sum had an epiphany due to his fight with Frank.

4. question

Has a fight ever been helpful to you? Jung Sum’s fight with Frank was very significant to him for several reasons.

Is fighting ever a good solution to a problem? For Jung Sum it was. Jung Sum’s fight with Frank was very significant to him for several reasons.

5. relevant quotation by a famous person

          President Trump said, “You only fight with the people you care about most.”

6. relevant idiom, saying from any language

          In English, we say, you cannot hide the truth forever.

          In Portugese, there is a saying: The octopus loves the shark but doesn’t tell him. This means that people often hide their feelings. In just the same way, Jung Sum hid his feeling.

Grabbers are optional

A grabber helps to introduce the idea that you will explicitly say in the Topic Sentence.

EF2/3 Dionne quintuplets

one baby
twins - identical twins, fraternal twins
triplets - three babies
quadruplets - four babies
quintuplets - five babies
sextuplets - six babies
septuplets - seven babies
octuplets - eight babies

Yvonne i-von
Yvette i-vet


tourist attractions in Vancouver
Vancouver Aquarium
Stanley Park
The Seawall
Science World
Granville Island
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Deep Cove
Harrison Hot Springs
Whistler
Vancouver Lookout
Steveston Fisherman's Wharf
Victoria
Butchard Gardens
Queen Elizabeth Park
Gastown- Steam Clock
PNE
Playland
Grouse Mountain
Laughing Statues- English Bay
Wreck Beach - nude beach at UBC

EF2/3 Modals

modals -

one-word modals
can
could
may
might
must
should
will
would

shall - very unusual, formal
polite invitation "Shall we...?" "Shall we begin?"
"Shall we leave?" "Shall we continue?" "Let's take our ten-minute break, shall we?"

two-word modals
had better - should
have to - must
ought to - should
used to - happened in the past
"She used to play soccer before she moved to Vancouver."
"I used to live in Calgary, but now I live in Richmond."

three-word modals
be able to - can
"She can play piano very well."
"She is able to play piano very well."

be going to- will Very confusing. 

be supposed to -  your responsibility, your obligation, a weak must/a strong should
"You were supposed to wash the dishes last night. Why didn't you?"
"I am supposed to meet with Joe later today."

have got to - very strong must
"You have got to quit smoking."
"You have got to speak English, or you won't learn it."



must not = mustn't
can not = can't = cannot

can't - ' apostrophe

TOO HARD CHALLENGING?
"You may have to repeat the class next year."
"Are you going to Joe's party?"
"I don't know. I might have to work that night."
"I might have to cancel the party."
"We might have to change classrooms."

sunscreen sunblock 20? 30? 60?
sunbathing
tanning booth


"He had a stroke. He had an aneurysm. The wall of his artery was thin and burst."

artery - big blood vessel
vein - smaller blood vessel


VERY POLITE
"I'm afraid I can't ..."
"I'm afraid I can't come to your party."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to drive you to the airport."
"I'm afraid I will be absent tomorrow."

DOESN'T MEAN AFRAID- IT MEANS 'SORRY'


Meaning

Grammar-

subject + modal + verb (infinitive -'to')

She + might + to go 
"She might go to the party."

"He can speak English."
to speak - infinitive -'to'
speak

"He can to speak English." XXX
"She could help you."
"She could to help you." XXX
"She could be there."
"She could to be there." XXX
"Joe may be late today."
"Joe may to be late today." XXX
"Maria will pick up her kids at 3PM."
"Maria will to pick up her kids at 3PM." XXX
"Maria will drop off her kids at school at 8:30AM."
"Maria will to drop off her kids at school at 8:30AM." XXX

EF2/3 Ice cream

flavours
salty caramel
strawberry
chocolate
vanilla
rum and raisin
maple walnut
green tea
London fog
honeydew melon
watermelon
peach
cookies and cream
coconut
garlic

ice cream stores
Dairy Queen (DQ)
Rain and Shine
Ernest Ice Cream
Dulce Amore (Commercial Drive)

soda fountain- pop

mix all of the pops together “swamp water”

ice cream soda – pop and ice cream, ice cream float
ice cream sundae – ice cream, whipped cream, toppings

fresh chick peas - Fruiticana 6257 Fraser Street

Go today!!

tofu - soy

pension - retire at 65 or later, early retirement at 58? 59?

You get Canada Pension if you paid into it.

CPP = Canada Pension Plan

GIC = Guaranteed Income Supplement for low-income seniors - maybe $12000 per year

private pension through work

RRSPs = Registered Retirement Savings Plan

RESPs = Registered Education Savings Plan

vending machine- 

Richmond Night Market - vendors

Lonsdale Quay Night Market (North Van)

Vancouver Flea Market - East 1st Avenue, close to Home Depot

pond - very small lake, duck pond

pond in your yard- water feature

The water is circulating.

The water is circulating in the radiator.

Eng7/10/11 The Moon

sun/moon dichotomy
Light/Dark
Male/Female
moon balance the sun
sun- paternal, male, yang
moon- maternal, female, yin

Maternity ward

moon – symbol- sign. represents some special meaning

symbols – cultural symbols- not the same from culture to culture

the Full Moon – the East/ Asia – good , union with family, togetherness for family, celebrate

the Full Moon –everywhere–
planting, fishing, tides, oceans

the West/ Europe, North American Full Moon –symbol
evil,  bad things, fear, insanity, madness

loony- crazy, mentally ill
luna – French moon
lunatic- someone acting erratically
luna- moon tic- person

luna – lunatic (a crazy person)

mythical/ magical creatures associated with moon-
werewolf – were (man) wolf, half-man half-wolf
were - ancient word ‘man’
world-place of ‘Man’
world – gendered word
Mankind

werewolf – normal man, turns into a half-wolf when exposed to full moon
wild animal, unrestrained, cannot control himself, dangerous




world- were

Vampires- Count Dracula - bats
drink blood of women

Count Dracula – Vlad the Impaler

XXX

cultural – moon feminine-

powerful women – witches

witch hunts- Europe and US 1400s, 1500s 1600s in North America, Salem, Massachusetts
 witch trials- trial by fire, trial by water


moon is a luminary, but she produces no light of her own accord. She is reliant upon the sun's light to reflect
moon a symbol of delicate, subtlety, reflection, passivity

Where the sun will boldly bear down its blaze, the moon softly enfolds our attention -

astrology- sign of Cancer and governs the realm of intuitive, deep-feeling, deep-thinking, sensitive, as well as emotions.

Taroh cards

Moon card in Taroh- nightmare

night mare - “night horse” card, hidden things coming to surface


Archetypal Moon Meanings
Artemis:
Greek hunter goddess whose personality highlights include chastity, protection, childbirth.
Diana:
Also a huntress archetype, and woodland goddess of the Romans; she is protector of women and animals.
Hecate:
Greek goddess of the night specializing in birth, cycles, purification, crossroads and second sight.
ESP – extra sensory perception

Guan Yin:
Chinese goddess of purity, grace, kindness, selflessness and benevolence. She is believed to be a matron of childbirth, and is called upon for aid in conception as well as healing. She also protects transitioning souls and travelers.

Symbolism of Moon Phases
The phases of the moon serve as another glimpse into her intricate meanings.
Waning Moon (getting smaller):
Symbolic of letting go, surrender, release, quiet time, contemplation, and a time of incubation.

waning (v) getting smaller, becoming less
“My headache is waning.”

New Moons:
Symbolic of new beginnings, a fresh start, rebirth
Waxing Moon:
Symbolic of growth, manifestation, attainment, gravidity (heavy with child).
waxing (v) getting larger

Full Moon:
Symbolic of the height of power, the peak of clarity, fullness and obtainment of desire.
power of full moons- teach/talk

phobia- unreasonable fear, out of proportion to any danger

musophobia- fear of mice

selenophobia – fear of the moon
germophobe – fear of germs

Is it a full moon today? It has been a crazy day. It must be a full moon.

Confirmation bias- you find what you look for

EF2/3 Meetup

hobbies - weightlifting, hiking, knitting, photography, volleyball, running, biking

Meetup.com

EF2/3 Modals

modals/ modal auxiliaries

modal - a kind of verb form
auxiliary- extra, AUX

one-word modals
can, could, may, might, must, should, will

two-word modals
had better, have to, ought to, used to

three-word modals
be able to, be going to, be supposed to, have got to


one-word modals
can
She can speak French.
He can't go to the movie tonight.
Can I borrow a pencil?

could
I could help you if you want.
He could fix your computer.

may
She may be late tomorrow.
May I borrow a pencil?

might
She might go to the party tomorrow.
She might not go to the party tomorrow.
Joe might go to Salt Spring Island for the weekend.

must
You must look both ways before you cross the street.
You must obey the traffic rules if you drive a car.
You must be tired!
You must be so happy!
You must be kidding/joking.
It must have been a shock to you.

should
You should go to the doctor.
You should get up, or you're going to be late for school.

will
She will become a doctor.
He will mow the lawn this Saturday.
I'll see you tomorrow.
I'll see you later. Not if I see you first.

would
Would you like a coffee?
Would you like some tea?
Would you like a lift to work?
Would you lend me a pencil, please?

TO GIVE ADVICE
What should I do? What do you think I should do?
What would you do if you were me?

You should go to the doctor.
(Honest, personal opinion) If I were you, I would go to the doctor.
If I were you, I would ...

Eng 7/10/11 The Moon

moon - cultural meaning, cultural resonance

sun / moon dichotomy

SUN
masculine
active- produces its own light
masculine in Romance languages- French, Italian
Greek mythology- Apollo, drives a golden chariot across the sky
sun is dominant

MOON
feminine
passive - reflects light from the sun
JP "dark storyteller"
moon is submissive
horoscope, astrological sign for moon is Cancer


Ramadan - one of month of fasting between sunrise and sunset


portrayal of male creatures of the night (vampire. werewolf) and female (classic witches)

Simple
Compound
Complex

5/6 - 83%

Simple compound complex

sentence combining work -easy, challenging, difficult

sentence styles with variations

Our moves

Our tools

SIMPLE
S+V
S+VV
SS+V

COMPOUND
SV SV - 2 simples

SV , SOBA SV.
SV, FANBOYS SV.
SV; TRANS SV.

COMPLEX
adverb clauses- if because when

adjective clauses - who that which

noun clauses- that , what




WAE "APPENDIX C"

TOOLBOX:
SIMPLE COMPOUND COMPLEX

Consistently strong sentences.
Every time, it's good.

Practice- sentence combining.
Authentic, real sentences.


Paragraph(s) tomorrow focus on good sentences
SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX

Mix up SHORT and LONG sentences.

EF2/3 Adverb clauses C-58, C-57

C-58
1. The car wouldn't start because the battery was dead.
2. My sister called me last night because her husband took off with the neighbour.
3. The store was closed because the power went out.
4. Several people were angry because the bus was 20 minutes late.
5. The kitchen smelled wonderful because my grandmother was baking an apple pie.
6. They cleaned up the apartment because they had guests coming over.
7. My doctor moved to the United States because he lost his medical licence in Canada.
8. I want to buy her a gift because it is her birthday next Sunday.
9. The beach was crowded with people because there was a volleyball tournament on.


C-57
1. I work at my desk while I eat lunch.
2. They has lots of time and money before they had any children.
3. Whenever it snows, the children make a snowwoman.
4. We were still late although we left at seven o'clock.
5. When her dog ran away, she got two cats.
6. Everyone likes to talk to you because you are friendly.
7. The customers waited outside until the store opened.
9. The little boy will go outside as soon as he finishes his homework.
10. She has been very happy since she moved to Alberta.

EF2/3 Test fun for tomorrow

1. Read the short story about ice cream for homework.
2. Tomorrow in class,answer seven questions in sentences. I want you to write your own sentences. I don't want you to copy from the story.

EF2/3 Adverb clause practice

Page 4 Exercise 1

10. Although Paul never has much money
Although Paul never has much money, he always treats his friends.

Although Paul never has much money, but he always treats his friends. XXX

Paul never has much money, but he always treats his friends. COMPOUND SOBA
Although Paul never has much money, he always treats his friends. COMPLEX - ADVERB CLAUSE


C-57 
8. unless Kate can fix the car
unless - if (opposite)
If Kate can fix the car, we can drive to Seattle.
Unless Kate can fix the car, we can't drive to Seattle.
If Kate can't fix the car, we can't drive to Seattle.

EF2/3 Adverb clause sentences C-57

1. while I eat lunch

I watch TV. XXX

While I eat lunch, I watch TV.
I watch TV while I eat lunch.
I am watching TV while I eat lunch.
I am watching TV while I am eating lunch.

EF2/3 C-56 Adverb Clause exercises

3. They decided to go shopping because it was a beautiful, sunny day.
4. He turned off the television because the TV show was boring.
5. He turned off the TV show even though the TV show was very exciting. 
6. Jack read the newspaper when Ann came home at six o'clock.
7. Because Tom had no money, Jack gave him ten dollars.
8. Kelly and Tim ate supper while they listened to music on the radio.
9. If we want to be on time, we must leave right now.
10. Just as she began to speak to the group, she was interrupted by a loud noise.
11. We put on our best clothes before we went to the party.
12. If Karen doesn't get a paycheque, she won't be able to buy groceries.
13. When I look at my mother's photograph, I feel homesick.
14. The police followed the green car because they thought it belonged to a drug dealer.
15. If you come live with me next year, |I will help you find a job.

EF2/3 Adverb clause

because

if

when

Adverb clause

SV because SV.

Maria bought a new cell phone because her old one was broken.

Because her Maria’s old one cell phone was broken, Maria she bought a new cell phone one.

Because Maria’s old cell phone was broken, she bought a new phone one.

SV if SV.

We will go to the park if it is a sunny day.

If it is a sunny day, we will go to the park.

SV when SV

John will phone home when he gets to the airport.

When he John gets to the airport, John he will phone home.

When John gets to the airport, he will phone home.

because if when – MOST IMPORTANT

before

The kids should finish their homework before they go to bed.

after

although/even though/though SAME MEANING

June is very happy even though she got a bad mark.

June is very happy because she got a good mark.

“even though” is opposite meaning to “because”

Maria bought a new cell phone although her old one is working fine.

MAIN CLAUSE ADVERB CLAUSE (SUBORDINATE CLAUSE)

Although Maria’s old cell phone is working fine, she still bought a new one.

Money burns a hole in her pocket. (idiom) She spends all of her money quickly.

He is very tight-fisted. He is cheap. He is thrifty. He is very careful with money. He watches his pennies.

Eng7/10/11 More quotation practice ""

Why is Poh-Poh so hard on Jook Liang?

Poh-Poh does not like to show affection to Jook Liang: “elbowed away”. (33)

ORPHAN
NOT INCORPORATED


Jook-Liang tried to give her grandma a hug, but PohPoh “elbowed [her] away”. (33)

Jook-Liang tried to give her grandma a hug, but PohPoh “elbowed away” (33) her little granddaughter.

PohPoh “elbowed away” (33) Jook Liang, and that was her way of showing a lack of affection.

Square brackets [ ] HIGH LEVEL TECHNIQUE
TRY IT! LEARN IT! DON"T BE AFRAID OF IT! YOU'RE THE BOSS!

EASIER, PERFECT
Jook-Liang tries to give her grandma a hug, but the little girl is “elbowed away” (33) by PohPoh.

Jook-Liang tries to give her grandma a hug, but the little girl "[is] elbowed away” (33) by PohPoh.
XXX

Jook-Liang tries to give her grandma a hug, but the little girl is "elbowed away” (33) by PohPoh.

Poh-Poh "elbowed away" (33) her granddaughter.
Poh-Poh "elbowed away [her granddaughter]".

UNNECESSARY

Jung Sum found a “snakelike, angry… turtle” in the shed. (78)
Jung Sum found a “snakelike… eye-glittering… turtle” in the shed. (78) LESS MANIPULATION IS BETTER

LESS IS MORE!
SIMPLE IS BEST!
1-2 words ideal , not too long

Keep it short.

KISS Principle
"Keep it simple, stupid."
"Keep it simple, silly."

Don't make things too complicated.

Eng7/10/11 Sentence combining test "At the Beach/Washing the Car"

1. The group met at the public beach every day at 10 a.m. if it was sunny.

2. The hot beach was exciting because it was crowded with children, adults, clowns and lifeguards.
The beach was crowded with children, exciting adults, hot clowns and lifeguards. XXX

The beach was hot, exciting, and crowded with children, adults, clowns and lifeguards. SIMPLE

3. Mr Isaac, who was considered part of the beach, sold ice cream packed in ice from a small truck in the parking lot. COMPLEX - ADJ CL

4. The teenagers lay in the sun or played volleyball while the children swam and waded or ran in the sand for the joy of it. COMPLEX- ADV CL

5. A group of clowns juggled and played with the laughing children; they also gave out balloons filled with helium.

A group of clowns juggled and played with the laughing children; also, they gave out balloons filled with helium.

It is sunny; however, it is cold.
It is sunny; it is cold, however.
It is sunny; it is, however, cold.

they gave out balloons that were filled with helium.
They gave out balloons filled with helium.

She drives a car that was purchased by her grandmother.
She drives a car that was purchased by her grandmother.
She drives a car purchased by her grandmother.

EXPAND OUR SENTENCE WRITING ABILITY- SKILLS
NEW MOVES!

6. The glaring white sand emitted waves of heat that blurred the vibrant blue water beyond the beach.

The glaring white sand emitted waves of heat, blurring the vibrant blue water beyond the beach.

We spent the day in the park, barbecuing and playing soccer.


SIMPLE COMPOUND COMPLEX SENTENCES

EF2/3 Simple compound test

Write a simple sentence for each:

1.    bargain, negotiate, haggle, back and forth, ask for a discuount

bargain (n) (v)

“She got a good bargain on that pair of boots.”

“In my country, we always bargain with the shopkeepers.”

2.    store

3.    clothes

4.    toys

5.    city

Write a compound sentence for each:

6.    popular   so

“Vancouver is a popular city, so many tourists visit here.”

7.    kitchen    and

8.    price         but

9.    medicine     so

10. discount   but

purchase tickets

lake cottage

A queen reigns over a country.

reign (v)
rain (v)

royal head of state

royal- 

snowbird - Many Canadians spent the winter in Arizona. They are snowbirds.

out of hand - out of control
"The party is getting out of hand."

out of my hands - I can't do anything about it.
"The situation is out of my hands."

coincide - to happen at the same time
"The Whitecaps game coincided with the Eagles concert."

beer
"a six-pack" 6
"a dozen" 12
A 2-4" "a case" 24

EF 2/3 Complex sentences - adverb clauses

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX
- adverb clauses

- adjective clauses

- noun clauses


ADVERB CLAUSES
because
when 
if

because - give a reason why
I like Vancouver because it has beautiful scenery.

I like Vancouver because it has beautiful scenery.

ADVERB CLAUSE because it has beautiful scenery

Because it has beautiful scenery. SENTENCE FRAGMENT FRAG

I like Vancouver because it has beautiful scenery.
REVERSE ORDER
Because it has beautiful scenery, I like Vancouver.

Because Vancouver has beautiful scenery, I like it. YES!

YOU CHOOSE. IT'S YOUR CHOICE:
I like Vancouver because it has beautiful scenery.
Because Vancouver has beautiful scenery, I like it.

Both are complex sentences because of the word 'because'.

Maria is wearing a sunhat because it is very sunny today.
Because it is very sunny today, Maria is wearing a sunhat.

A sunhat has a wide brim.

when - time
I want to learn math when I come to school.
When I come to school, I want to learn math.

When Joan cooks fish, the delicious smell goes all through the house.
The delicious smell goes all through the house when Joan cooks fish.

if - maybe yes, maybe no, conditional
She will buy an expensive house if she wins the 6/49.
If she wins the 6/49, she will buy an expensive house.

Let's go see a movie if you have time. It's on me.
If you're not busy, let's go see a movie. My treat.

Thank you very much. I'll get next time.

Let's split it.

because
when
if