11:00 EF56 Dec18

 Today’s agenda:  

1. Midterm rec recap

2. Review the Literary Terms we have done so far.

3. Adjective clauses

4. “Roses Sing on New Snow” video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbIpPDfQD3s

National Film Board of Canada, animation

5. Test#4 Paragraph on “Roses Sing on New Snow”

I would rather do an easier topic today:

Paragraph on a topic related to literary terms.

You have an easier topic to write about.

We will continue with “Roses Sing on New Snow” after Xmas Break.

Have a great Xmas Break. See you on January 4th.

We have a two-week break.

** Midterm Reports from yesterday

The passmark for high school courses in BC is 50%. If you get at least 50% as your final mark, you can go to the next level.

Students who get 50% - 64% as a final mark often struggle in higher level classes. They aren’t really ready yet.

Would like to have a doctor who passed with 50%?

That is why I give a midterm recommendation based on a 65% minimum. If you have at least 65% at midterm, that means you are probably pretty ready for the next level.

If you’re midterm is below 65%, you have four weeks left to bring that mark up.

We will continue to have quizzes and tests every week until the end of the course.

Some students would prefer to stick in the same level for another term.

The terms are only nine weeks. If you work hard in an organized way, you can improve a lot in a short time.

You will see progress with time and daily work.

Enjoy what you’re doing. Find something in your work that you enjoy.

Have compassion for yourself.

It is always difficult to do things that are good for you, like eating healthy, going to bed early, and working out everyday.

** Literary Terms

setting

character – major/minor, protagonist/antagonist, flat/round, dynamic/static

-Paragraph – not narrative, no “I”

** Sentences

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX

- adverb clause

- noun clause

- adjective clause

Adjective clauses-  describe nouns

Three most common pronouns for adjective clauses: who that which

Other uncommon pronouns for adjective clause: whom whose when

Focus on who that which – 90% of the time

who – people

that – things, animals, people (sounds impersonal, a bit uncaring)

which (a little less important) – special things, unique things

Examples:

who- people

Marta’s neighbour who is 70 years old is very physically active.

Joe has a sister who lives in Spain.

that- things

Sentences that have adjective clauses are complex sentences.

The hand cream that you gave me is not greasy.

Joanne knit a sweater that is red and yellow.

I have a dog that loves to swim in the river.

which (higher level- not a big deal if you get it wrong) – special things, unique things

What is something very special to you?

books – Think and Grow Rich

The book Think and Grow Rich which is about mindset growth has been very useful to me.

which – shows the book is special to you

the pen I got on my birthday -special

the pen I found on the street – not special

I really like this fountain pen which my brother gave me on my birthday.

I gave the pen that I found on the street to my coworker.

the necklace my grandmother gave me - special

I have a gold necklace which my grandmother gave me. – sounds special

I have a gold necklace that my grandmother gave me. – doesn’t sound very special

My father gave me a ring that was antique.

My father gave me a ring which was antique. – sounds special

You can decide whether something is special or not.

I have a diamond ring which my husband gave me on our wedding day.

I bought a diamond ring that I found on ebay.

I bought a laptop which I use for online classes. Is the laptop special to you?

I bought a laptop that I use for online classes. just a laptop

I play the guitar which my father gave me 35 years ago. special

who that which

whom

Your examples?

1. I want hard studying English which I want go college.

I want to study English hard because which I want to go to college.

adverb cl

2. People who do not give up easily in their lives are more successful.

3. I have a painting which my niece gave me.

4. I am studying Narrative Therapy which is the most modern approach is psychology.

5. I always remember the restaurant in which/where I dated my wife for the first time.

6. I love to donate. It isn't a matter which one I love more. RW

7. I have a jacket that I bought from Metrotown.

8. I love this song which is singing playing on the radio right now.

9. I received a red envelope of $666 which my mom gave me last New Years.

10. The young man who owns the tools shop is a hardworking person.

11. I love my daughter who is the important person in my life,so I gave her a ring which I got it as a gift from my father. TOO LONG

I love my daughter who is the most important person in my life. Therefore, I gave her a ring which I got as a gift from my father.

We will keep working on this after the Xmas Break.

666 – The Number of the Beast, Biblical reference- The Book of Revelations and The Book of Kings

The Devil’s number is 666. 

Test#4 

Email it to me by 12:35

Paragraph 150-200 words

Not narrative. No “I”

Topic: Is it better to be a dynamic person or a static person?

8:30 EF56 Dec18

 Today’s agenda:  

1. Midterm rec recap

2. Review the Literary Terms we have done so far.

3. Adjective clauses

4. “Roses Sing on New Snow” video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbIpPDfQD3s

National Film Board of Canada, animation

5. Test#4 Paragraph on “Roses Sing on New Snow”

I would do an easier topic today:

Paragraph on a topic related to literary terms.

You have an easier topic to write about.

We will continue with “Roses Sing on New Snow” after Xmas Break.

Have a great Xmas Break. See you on January 4th.

We have a two-week break.

Literary Terms

- setting

- character – major/minor, protagonist/antagonist, round/flat, dynamic/static

The topic for today’s writing will be about character. I will give you a topic later.

** Midterm Reports from yesterday

The passmark for high school courses in BC is 50%. If you get at least 50% as your final mark, you can go to the next level.

Students who get 50% - 64% as a final mark often struggle in higher level classes. They aren’t really ready yet.

That is why I give a midterm recommendation based on a 65% minimum. If you have at least 65% at midterm, that means you are probably pretty ready for the next level.

If you’re midterm is below 65%, you have four weeks left to bring that mark up.

We will continue to have quizzes and tests every week until the end of the course.

** Sentences

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX

- adverb clause

- noun clause

- adjective clause

Adjective clauses-  describe nouns

Three most common pronouns for adjective clauses: who that which

Other uncommon pronouns for adjective clause: whom whose

Focus on who that which

who – people

that – things, animals, people (sounds impersonal)

which – special things, unique things

Examples:

who- people

Marta’s neighbour who is 70 years old is very physically active.

Joe has a sister who lives in Spain.

that- things

Sentences that have adjective clauses are complex sentences.

The hand cream that you gave me is not greasy.

Joanne knit a sweater that is red and yellow.

which (higher level- not a big deal if you get it wrong) – special things, unique things

What is something very special to you?

books – Think and Grow Rich

The book Think and Grow Rich which is about mindset growth has been very useful to me.

which – shows the book is special to you

the pen I got on my birthday -special

the pen I found on the street – not special

I really like this fountain pen which my brother gave me on my birthday.

I gave the pen that I found on the street to my coworker.

the necklace my grandmother gave me - special

I have a gold necklace which my grandmother gave me. – sounds special

I have a gold necklace that my grandmother gave me. – doesn’t sound very special

My father gave me a ring that was antique.

My father gave me a ring which was antique. – sounds special

You can decide whether something is special or not.

I have a diamond ring which my husband gave me on our wedding day.

I bought a diamond ring that I found on ebay.

I bought a laptop which I use for online classes. Is the laptop special to you?

I bought a laptop that I use for online classes. just a laptop

I play the guitar which my father gave me 35 years ago. special

l read the book which is my mom made it for me.

l read the book which my mom gave to me.

I have a painting which my son made for me on Mother’s Day.

I like to buy handcraft things which native people made.

I have a Cubase 10.5 which is the great artist Hans Zimmer use it.

I have Cubase 10.5 which the great artist Hans Zimmer uses.

My mom worn a beautiful red dress on her birthday which I made her last year.

My mom wore a beautiful red dress on her birthday which I made her last year.

A little introduction to adjective clauses – who that which

There’s a lot more to talk about after Xmas.

Test#4 

Email it to me by 10:10am

Paragraph 150-200 words

Not narrative. No “I”

Topic: Is it better to be a dynamic person or a static person?

11:00 EF56 Dec16

 Today’s agenda:  

1. Review Quiz#4 on noun clauses

2. Continue with Literary Terms – continue next class

3. “Roses Sing on New Snow” -paragraph about this story on Friday

Test#4

- not narrative, no “I”, no first person narration

You will be writing about the story, not about your own life. 

- not a plot summary

Grabber (optional)

Topic sentence

Supporting sentences

Concluding sentence

e.g. Why does the governor argue with Maylin?

4. Adjective clauses - Friday

Tomorrow: No class. Email me for a midterm recommendation.

Friday: Paragraph about “Roses Sing on New Snow”

Next term I will be teaching these classes:

P1 8:30-10:15am English Foundations 5

P2 11:00-1:15 English Foundations 3/4 +

Reading and Writing 3/4

Maybe we can together in a class in April.

Some people like to repeat a class once or twice to really get the information into their minds. Usually that’s ok, but the school won’t let you take and retake the class over and over.

There is not hard and fast rule. However, the government is paying, not you. The government decides if they will keep paying for a student to take and retake a class.

Hi EF56 colearners,

Tomorrow, I will be giving out midterm reports based on the marked work we have completed so far this term. Email me tomorrow morning during class time, and I will email you back your midterm average and my recommendation for what you should do next term, to stay at this level or to move to the next level.

We have done four quizzes worth three points each.

We have done four three tests worth six points each.

I have offered both a replacement quiz and a replacement test to replace one of the quiz or test marks.

Also, there was one bonus point for getting your first email to me on time.

In the final four weeks of the course, we will do approximately one quiz and one test per week. 

There will be a lot of opportunity to raise or lower your mark.

I give early recommendations to students who have an average of 65% and higher at midterm.

Best,

Al

The early midterm recommendation system is the school system. I would rather wait until the end of the course and just give a final mark.

All quiz and test marks are counted toward your final mark.

Scenario #1

Midterm average: 52%

For the next four weeks, all of your quizzes and tests are fantastic with high marks.

Final average: 75%

Scenario #2

Midterm average: 76%

For the next four weeks, all of your quizzes and tests are lousy with low marks.

Final average: 45%

Midterm report is a snapshot of how you are doing now.

It’s like a running race. It doesn’t matter who is ahead halfway through; what matters who finishes where. 

Noun clause Quiz#4-

Write down a few examples that you had trouble with.

1. My hand watch is broken I know how to fix it.

My wristwatch is broken; however, I know how to fix it.

2. They say that they will finish their assignments in two hours.

3. I don’t know why she removes my lessons plans from the computer. removes – simple present   removed- simple past

4. She doesn't know the reason why the tow truck removes/tows her car.

5. I know that it is easy to make my husband happy for his birthday.

6. I forgot that jacket order online it is not able to sell in the store.

I forgot that the jacket has to be ordered online. It is not sold in the store.

7. I think 2021 a new beginning for everyone I hope this year comes to be the end of covid 19.

I think 2021 will be a new beginning for everyone. I hope this year will see the end of Covid19.

8. We know that the slaves were sold before in the past.

9. I know everyone happy in the holidays they are together with family and friends.

I know everyone will be happy in the holidays because they are together with family and friends.

10. I say to my sister hours ago to give me a cup of tea.

I told my sister hours ago to give me a cup of tea. simple sentence

11. I’m thinking and dreaming about 2021 for when we do not have Covid19. adverb clause

12. We don’t need to know how to fix everything in our lives.

13. It is good to know why you are happy.

Practice. Practice. Daily practice.

I take pedal steel guitar lessons from Travis Toy. He is a professional musician in Nashville. In order to learn to play at a decent level, I have to practice every day. I practice to get better, but also I practice so that I don’t forget what I already know.

It’s like trying to stay in shape. You get in shape and feel great. Then you start to slip slowly and then quickly into poor shape.

You have to keep up the practice or you will slip.

Friday class – Test#4 Paragraph 150-200 words

So far, we have written narrative paragraph- tell a personal story

The paragraph that we write on Friday will not be narrative. It will be about the story “Roses Sing on New Snow”

- not narrative, no “I”, no first person narration

“In my opinion, …”  “I think that…”

You will be writing about the story, not about your own life. 

- focused on the story

Usually a story is in past tense, so it’s easiest to write about a story in past tense.

- not a plot summary

I am not going to ask you to retell the story or to write a plot summary.

I will ask you a more specific question.

Paragraph (150-200w)

Grabber (optional)

Topic sentence – related directly to the question

Supporting sentences – 3-4 points/reasons

Concluding sentence

e.g. Why does the governor argue with Maylin?

PREWRITING- planning

1. Read and understand the question. What is the teacher asking me to   

    do?

2. Brainstorm some points

3. Put the points in order TIME, SPACE, IMPORTANCE

WRITING- sentences

4. Rough copy (150-200 words)

5. Proofread and edit – vf, vt, punc

6. Submit your paragraph within the time frame.

Why does the governor argue with Maylin?

3 reasons why G argues with M

no plot summary

not write about father or brothers

IDEAS

1. 2. G not used to women being chefs, his culture

2. 1. G high status person, Maylin low status, doesn’t think she is his equal

3. 3. G really wants to take the food back to Emperor, Maylin says he can’t

4. G was jealous of Maylin’s talent

Rough Copy

Grabber (optional) 7 ways

- Throughout history, women have been treated as less than by men. So too in “Roses Sing on New Snow” when the governor argues with Maylin.

- Have you ever gotten into an argument with someone who is more powerful than you?

- Chairman Mao said, “Women hold up half of the sky.” However, in “Roses Sing on New Snow” the governor was surprised when Maylin tried to hold up half on an argument. There are three reasons why the governor argued with Maylin.

Topic sentence- 

EASY The governor argues with Maylin for three reasons.

HIGHER-LEVEL The governor argues with Maylin because he feels he is higher status than she is.

BODY – three example of how he thinks he is higher status then her

The governor shows his lack of respect for Maylin when he argues with her.

Body-

Concluding sentence-

I will ask you a question that is very straightforward. Read the story again for homework.

Replacement Quiz for the people who signed up for it.

Email me the quiz by 12:35

Simple sentences

1. SSV centre

2. Imperative interrupt

Compound sentences

3. then bake

4. so visit

Adverb clause sentences

5. until telephone

6. since plate

8:30 EF56 Dec16

 Today’s agenda:  

1. Review Quiz#4 on noun clauses

2. Continue with Literary Terms – continue next class

3. “Roses Sing on New Snow” -paragraph about this story on Friday

Test#4

- not narrative, no “I”, no first person narration

You will be writing about the story, not about your own life. 

- not a plot summary

Grabber (optional)

Topic sentence

Supporting sentences

Concluding sentence

e.g. Why does the governor argue with Maylin?

4. Adjective clauses

Tomorrow: No class. Email me for midterm recommendation.

Friday: Paragraph about “Roses Sing on New Snow”

Next term I will be teaching these classes:

P1 8:30-10:15am English Foundations 5

P2 11:00-1:15 English Foundations 3/4 +

Reading and Writing ¾

Maybe we can together in a class in April.

Some people like to repeat a class once or twice to really get the information into their minds. Usually that’s ok, but the school won’t let you take and retake the class over and over.

There is not hard and fast rule. However, the government is paying, not us. The government decides if they will keep paying for a student to take and retake a class.

Noun clause Quiz#4-

Write down a few examples that you had trouble with.

1. This is the car that i always wanted

This is the car that I always wanted. adjective clause

2. I believe that once the vaccine arrive everyone will be happy.

I believe that once the vaccine arrives, everyone will be happy.

3. Jack wants to know why that book so hard to read.

Jack wants to know why that book is so hard to read.

4. Mike doesn't know how to go to his new school by bus.

5. He wondered why she was not invited.

6. I think so it’s a nice day tomorrow.

I think that it will be a nice day tomorrow.

7. I don’t want to argue with anyone even though my heart is broken. adverb clause

8. She doesn't know how to go to Metrotown.

9. I don’t know why my sister does not believe that I can make happy face cookies for her.

10. John doesn’t believe his younger brother is at home, and he is not happy about it. compound complex

11. I know that she eats like a bird because she wants to lose weight.

12. All my kids want for Christmas is that their grandparents could come to visit them.

13. I don’t think that tomorrow it is going to snow.

14. I think that it will rain tomorrow. I think that it will be rainy tomorrow.

15. Stephen celebrate his birthday last night, I don't know why his brother invite his friends, although visitors is not allowed.

Stephen celebrated his birthday last night. I don't know why his brother invited his friends because visitors were not allowed.

16. I believe that I can fly. I believe that I can achieve my dreams.

Practice. Practice.

I take pedal steel guitar lessons from Travis Toy. He is a professional musician in Nashville. In order to learn to play at a decent level, I have to practice every day. I practice to get better, but also I practice so that I don’t forget what I already know.

It’s like trying to stay in shape. You get in shape and feel great. Then you start to slip slowly and then quickly into poor shape.

You have to keep up the practice or you will slip.

Friday class – Test#4 Paragraph 150-200 words

So far, we have written narrative paragraph- tell a personal story

The paragraph that we write on Friday will not be narrative. It will be about the story “Roses Sing on New Snow”

- not narrative, no “I”, no first person narration

“In my opinion, …”  “I think that…”

You will be writing about the story, not about your own life. 

- not a plot summary

I am not going to ask you to retell the story or to write a plot summary.

I will ask you a more specific question.

Paragraph (150-200w)

-Grabber (optional)

Topic sentence – related directly to the question

Supporting sentences – 3-4 points/reasons

Concluding sentence

e.g. Why does the governor argue with Maylin?

PREWRITING- planning

1. Read and understand the question. What is the teacher asking me to   

    do?

2. Brainstorm some points

3. Put the points in order TIME, SPACE, IMPORTANCE

WRITING- sentences

4. Rough copy (150-200 words)

5. Proofread and edit – vf, vt, punc

6. Submit your paragraph within the time frame.

Why does the governor argue with Maylin?

3 reasons why G argues with M

no plot summary

not write about father or brothers

IDEAS

1. 2. G not used to women being chefs, his culture

2. 1. G high status person, Maylin low status, doesn’t think she is his equal

3. 3. G really wants to take the food back to Emperor, Maylin says he can’t

4. G was jealous of Maylin’s talent

Rough Copy

Grabber (optional) 7 ways

- Throughout history, women have been treated as less than by men. So too in “Roses Sing on New Snow” when the governor argues with Maylin.

Have you ever gotten into an argument with someone who is more powerful than you?

Topic sentence- 

EASY The governor argues with Maylin for three reasons.

HIGHER-LEVEL The governor argues with Maylin because he feels he is higher status than she is.

The governor shows his lack of respect for Maylin when he argues with her.

Body-

Concluding sentence-

I will ask you a question that is very straightforward. Read the story again for homework.

Replacement Quiz for the people who signed up for it.

Email me the quiz by 10:10

Simple sentences

1. SVV restaurant

2. Imperative argue

Compound sentences

3. nevertheless cook

4. or travel

Adverb clause sentences

5. since famous

6. unless agree

11:00 EF56 Dec 15

 Today’s agenda:  

1. Literary Terms

2. “Roses Sing on New Snow” -paragraph about this story on Friday

Test#4

3. Quiz#4 on noun clauses

4. Tomorrow – begin adjective clauses

LITERARY TERMS-

SETTING

What is the setting of “Roses Sing on New Snow”?

where? when? culture? psychology?

setting shown early in a story

WHERE? “father’s restaurant” “New World”, North America

“Chinatown” (p1)

NOTE: Paul Yee is from Vancouver

WHEN? no year given 

“governor of South China” past

“emporer in China”, history- last emperor 100 years ago, Po Yi

We can deduce the setting from the story if we are careful readers and know something about history and the world.

CULTURE old Chinese culture in relation to sons and daughters, treated differently, valued differently

- many cultures value boys more than girls

- suggests story is from the past

When you read a story, sometimes you have to do some detective work to figure out the setting.

You have to be a knowledgeable reader. You have to pay attention.

CHARACTER – When you are reading a story or watching amovie, how is the characters characterized? Looks? Words? Actions?

How is Maylin characterized? How do we know about her personality?

- direct commentary by author

- read the story and get ideas about who she is by her actions and words

CHARACTER

*major/minor

Titanic Jack and Rose- major characters

ship’s captain, other guests – minor characters

*protagonist/antagonist

protagonist – “pro” good, positive

antagonist – “anti” bad, negative

Maylin – protagonist

the governor - antagonist

possibly the father

The protagonist will be a major character. e.g Rose in Titanic, Harry Potter

Batman – protagonist, major character

The Joker – antagonist, major character

*round/flat

round - complex character

flat – simple character

MY NOTE: Root of racism. Assuming someone is simple and flat because of one or two characteristics. We all have to be careful and think about that when we look at people in the world. Never judge a book by its cover.

*dynamic/static

Titanic Rose is dynamic, mother, fiancé, Jack are static

“Roses Sing on New Snow” Maylin and governor are dynamic, father and brothers are static

Does the ship’s captain change? No. He is static.

Does Rose change? Yes. She is dynamic.

In your life, are you dynamic or static?

- Some of us grow as we get older.

- you moved to a new country, lots of change

Change is good! If we don’t change, we can’t handle the challenges in our life in a healthy way.

Transition of identity. Migration of identity.

You don’t have to be the person you have been all your life. You can change if you want to.

Pick and choose the best of yourself.

Maylin is a strong confident woman who changed how she presented herself in her community and family.

Tomorrow, we will do PLOT and CONFLICT.

Read “Roses Sing on New Snow” again.

Quiz#4

Email this to me by 12:20.

Write a sentence using a noun clause for each:

e.g. why door

I don’t know why the door won’t close.

1. how fix

2. why remove

3. that sell

4. think 2021

5. know happy

6. say hours

8:30 EF56 Dec15

 Today’s agenda:  

1. Literary Terms

2. “Roses Sing on New Snow” -paragraph about this story on Friday

Test#4

3. Quiz on noun clauses

4. Tomorrow – begin adjective clauses

LITERARY TERMS-

SETTING

What is the setting of “Roses Sing on New Snow”?

where? when? culture? psychology?

setting shown early in a story

WHERE? “father’s restaurant” “New World”, North America

“Chinatown” (p1)

WHEN? no year given “emporer in China”, history- last emperor 100 years ago, Po Yi

CULTURE? old Chinese culture in relation to sons and daughters, treated differently, valued differently

- many cultures value boys more than girls

- suggests story is from the past

When you read a story, sometimes you have to do some detective work to figure out the setting.

CHARACTER – How is Maylin characterized? How do we know about her personality?

- direct commentary by author

- read the story and get ideas about who she is by her actions and words

CHARACTER

*major/minor

Titanic Jack and Rose- major characters

ship’s captain, other guests – minor characters

*protagonist/antagonist

protagonist – “pro” good, positive

antagonist – “anti” bad, negative

Maylin – protagonist

the governor - antagonist

possibly the father

The protagonist will be a major character. e.g Rose in Titanic, Harry Potter

Batman – protagonist, major character

The Joker – antagonist, major character

*round/flat

round - complex character

flat – simple character

MY NOTE: Root of racism. Assuming someone is simple and flat because of one or two characteristics. We all have to think about that when we look at people in the world. Never judge a book by its cover.

*dynamic/static

Titanic Rose is dynamic, mother, fiancé, Jack are static

“Roses Sing on New Snow” Maylin and governor are dynamic, father and brothers are static

Does the ship’s captain change? No. He is static.

Does Rose change? Yes. She is dynamic.

In your life, are you dynamic or static?

- we grow as we get older

- you moved to a new country, lots of change

Change is good! If we don’t change, we can’t handle the challenges in our life in a healthy way.

Maylin is a strong confident woman who changed how she presented herself in her community and family.

Tomorrow, we will do PLOT and CONFLICT.

Read “Roses Sing on New Snow” again.

Quiz#4

Email this to me by 9:55.

Write a sentence using a noun clause for each:

e.g. why door

I don’t know why the door won’t close.

1. how go

2. why invite

3. that want

4. think tomorrow

5. believe happy

6. say minutes

11:00 EF56 Dec14

 Today’s agenda:  

Optional replacement quiz – same deal as last time

Email me by 1:30 today if you want to replace one of your quiz marks. No lates. Tell me which quiz you want to replace: Quiz 1(simple sentences), 2(compound sentences), or 3(complex sentences-adverb clauses).

The replacement quiz will be Wednesday after class.

The quiz will be 2 simple, 2 compound, 2 adverb clause sentences.

1. Noun clauses

2. Literary Terms - tomorrow

3. Tomorrow (Tuesday) – Quiz on noun clauses

Thursday class- no class meeting. Email correspondence.

Registration for February quarter will begin January 4th. I will give midterm recommendations on Thursday.

We will not have a regular class on Thursday.

Email me during regular class time (11:00-1:15pm) on Thursday if you want a midterm mark and recommendation. I will email you back your midterm mark and my recommendation whether you should register for the next level or stay at the level you are at.

My recommendation means that I think that you are ready to move up.

My cutoff for recommendations is 65%. If you are scoring less than that, you should not move up although you are marginally passing. Students who move up when they are not ready do not do well in higher level classes. I will not recommend students who are not ready.

If you pass the class with a low mark (e.g. 52%), you can register for the next level. However, I will not give you a recommendation for that.

You can roughly calculate what your midterm average will be using the method I showed you last week. In case of discrepancy, my calculation will stand.

Add them together and divide by the denominator.

Quiz marks x/3- NOTES-Quiz marks are x/6, but are worth x/3. 

   e.g. 4/6 =2/3

Test marks x/6

Bonus pt x/1

EF5 – EF6 – EF7/Composition 10+Literary Studies 10

English Foundations is for people who have graduated high school anywhere in the world.

Comp10+Lit10 is for people who have not graduated high school anywhere in the world.

We teach EF7 and Comp10/Lit10 as the same class.

Government rules, not school rules.

There is no EF8,9

Next comes Eng 11, then 12.

Confusing government rules.

Why? I don’t know.

***

Continue with sentence work:

** EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SENTENCES:

SIMPLE – one independent clause - capital period SV

COMPOUND- two independent clauses   , SOBA   ;TRANS,

COMPLEX- one independent clause + one dependent clause

- adverb clauses

- noun clauses

- adjective clauses

When you get a handle on these, you will be able to write anything you want for any audience.

NOUN CLAUSES:

verbs – think, believe, know, understand, remember, forget, read, heard, say

adverb – that, why, how

that – thing, something

forget, that

Maria forgot that she had to pick up the kids at school.

hear, that

I heard that you were getting married. Is that true?

Did you hear that it is going to snow tomorrow?

how – process, way to do something

Marta doesn’t know how she can pay her rent this month.

I don’t know how I can make my daughter feel better.

Do you know how I can get better at English verbs?

Another way:  how to – more common

Marta doesn’t know how to pay her rent this month.

I don’t know how to make my daughter feel better.

I don’t know how to get better at English verbs.

*May not be exactly be a noun clause, Looks kind of like a noun clause and acts like a noun clause.

Shara knows how to speak French.

Shara knows how she can speak French.

Shara doesn’t know how to speak Arabic.

I don’t remember how I can register for classes.

I don’t remember how to register for classes.

why – reason

I don’t know why I feel so tired all the time. Maybe it’s the weather.

Michele knows why her brother is angry, but she won’t tell us.

COMPOUND COMPLEX

Try a few examples of your own:

1. I don't know how to speak and write French.

I don't know how to speak or write French. – negative verb

I know how to speak and write French. – positive verb

2. My daughter doesn't know how to roast a turkey for Christmas dinner.

3. I remember last minute that I have to buy some food in a grocery store.

4. I don't understand why we can't use ‘tomorrow’ in a past tense sentence.

5. I don’t know why time flies so fast this these days.

6. I believe that with effort, the goal can be achieved.

7. Rita doesn’t believe that aliens exist.

8. My daughter doesn’t remember where she left her book.

‘where’ for noun clauses

9. My friend doesn't know why her husband died.

10. My brother doesn’t know how to tie his shoes. He is 37 years old.

11. My husband know how to used his hand to play 6 difrent instruments.

My husband knows how to play 6 different instruments.

12. I don't know how to write a professional resume for my job.

13. Everyone knows why social distance distancing must be observed.

14. I didn't know we have a class today.

I didn't know that we have a class today.

15. I want to know how to make a Canadian recipe.

16. Could you tell me how to bake gingerbread cookies?

17. I can’t understand why someone always says no news is good news.

18. I don't know why my husband is not in a good mood today.

19. People no longer know how to behave nowadays.

20. Michael read that meditation improves mental health.

21. My kids believe that Santa exists and brings presents at night.

22. I'm sorry that I have to leave several minutes early today. 

am sorry

I am sorry that I ate your supper.

I am sorry that I crashed your car into your other car.

23. I don't know when I will be able to speak English well.

when

Different topic about verbs:

I don’t know how I can make my daughter feel better.

causative verb – make, help, ask, tell

causative verb – makes another verb happen

She helps her son do his homework. helps – causative – causes do

She helps her son to do his homework.

not ‘does’

She helps her son does his homework XXX

Tomorrow – quiz on noun clauses

6 sentences

8:30 EF56 Dec14

 Today’s agenda:  

Optional replacement quiz – same deal as last time

Email me by 11am today if you want to replace one of your quiz marks. No lates. Tell me which quiz you want to replace: Quiz 1(simple sentences), 2(compound sentences), or 3(complex sentences-adverb clauses).

The replacement quiz will be Wednesday after class.

The quiz will be 2 simple, 2 compound, 2 adverb clause sentences.

1. Noun clauses

2. Literary Terms - tomorrow

3. Tomorrow (Tuesday) – Quiz on noun clauses

Thursday class- no class meeting. Email correspondence.

Registration for February quarter will begin Dec 16th January 4th. I will give midterm recommendations on Thursday. We will not have a regular class on Thursday. Email me during regular class time (8:30-10:45am) on Thursday if you want a midterm and recommendation. I will email you back your midterm mark and my recommendation whether you should register for the next level or stay at the level you are at.

My recommendation means that I think that you are ready to move up.

My cutoff for recommendations is 65%. If you are scoring less than that, you should not move up although you are marginally passing. Students who move up when they are not ready do not do well in higher level classes. I will not recommend students who are not ready.

If you pass the class with 1 low mark (e.g. 52%), you can register for the next level. However, I will not give you a recommendation for that.

You can roughly calculate what your midterm will be using the method I showed you last week. In case of discrepancy, my calculation will stand.

Add them together and divide by the denominator.

Quiz marks x/3- NOTES- Quiz marks are x/6, but are worth x/3. 

e.g. 4/6 =2/3

Test marks x/6

Bonus pt x/1

Continue with sentence work:

** EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SENTENCES:

SIMPLE – one independent clause

COMPOUND- two independent clauses   , SOBA   ;TRANS,

COMPLEX- one independent clause + one dependent clause

- adverb clauses

- noun clauses

- adjective clauses

When you get a handle on this, you will be able to write anything you want for any audience.

NOUN CLAUSES:

verbs – think, believe, know, understand, remember, forget, read, heard, say

adverb – that, why, how

forget, that

Maria forgot that she had to pick up the kids at school.

I heard that you were getting married. Is that true?

how – process, way to do something

Marta doesn’t know how she can pay her rent this month.

I don’t know how I can make my daughter feel better.

Another way:  how to

Marta doesn’t know how to pay her rent this month.

I don’t know how to make my daughter feel better.

Looks kind of like a noun clause and acts like a noun clause.

Shara knows how to speak French.

Shara doesn’t know how to speak Arabic.

why – reason

I don’t know why I feel so tired all the time. Maybe it’s the weather.

Michele knows why her brother is angry, but she won’t tell us.

Try a few examples of your own:

1. I don't know how to speak and write French.

I don't know how to speak or write French. – negative verb

I know how to speak and write French. – positive verb

2. My daughter doesn't know how to bake roast a turkey for Christmas dinner.

3. I forgot that I have had to pick our lunch from that restaurant before I went shopping.

4. Sara don’t doesn’t know how to do online banking.

5. I love read English book since this year.

I love to read English books. SIMPLE

6. Tina knows what to do in the class, but she won’t tell us. COMPOUND COMPLEX SENTENCE  

7. My sister don’t doesn’t know how to cook.

8. J knows the truth secret of life is to learn more language.

Meaning?

9. Mina wants to know why her brother got divorced.

10. I don’t know how to tell the not good bad news to my friend.

11. My husband knows how to ice skate better than me.

12. I don’t know why the covid 19 is very terrible too long 

Covid19 has been so terrible for so long.

13. Tina knows why May is late, but she won't tell us.

14. I don’t understand why I cry a lot when I peel those white

onions.

15. I don't know why few some people doesn't don’t wear 

masks during Covid-19. They are anti-maskers.

16. She does not know why he did not come. Maybe he is busy.

17. I don't know how to get the Covid injection.

18. Mathew doesn’t know how to use computer, so he asked 

one of his friends to help him.

19. l don‘t know how to do the homework when l am absent for 

from the class.

20. I know how I fit my sentence. Meaning? RW

21. My friend knows how to make a unique piece of art.

22. I don't know why I forget the words that have already learned.

23. Sarah doesn't know why her son doesn't like to talking to talk/talking with her.

24. My mother loves cooking; she wants to have a vegetarian restaurant. COMPOUND

Noun clauses – Quiz tomorrow

6 sentences

e.g.

1. know that

I know that dogs should not eat chocolate.

2. read how

3. understand why

4. school how

I don’t remember how to register for school classes.

Did I email you the Literary Terms?

11:00 EF56 Dec 11

 Today’s agenda:

1. Frustrations/Challenges about technology and computers

2. Go over quiz

3. Noun clauses

4. Literary Terms

After class: Replacement test paragraph.

Today’s picture is of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

- a few of our classmates- challenges about technology, computer, internet

- necessary to have a computer

- computers $$

- South Hill lends laptops to students, none left

On one hand, high school education is universally available because it is so important; on the other hand, access to technology and computers prevents some students from accessing that education online.

Some of this is familiarity with computers. You should become familiar with computers, email, word processing, etc.

SHEC “Computer Basics for Online Learning” 11-1:15

Some if it is financial access to computers.

Access to computer and internet is a requirement to live in this modern world.

You don’t need a $2000 Macbook. There are laptops available for a few hundred dollars.

My personal laptop is a $250 Acer. I get one, use it for a few years, and then give it away.

There are used laptops available if you are comfortable buying used. Most of us have a computer-nerd friend who can help.

Quiz#3- Complex Sentences

Email to me by 12:05

Write a sentence with an adverb clause for each:

Email to me by 12:05

Write a sentence with an adverb clause for each:

1. because shop

I couldn’t buy any cigarettes lottery tickets, because the shop was closed. 

I couldn’t buy any cigarettes Barqs root beer because the shop was closed. LOOKS BETTER

Because the shop was closed, I couldn’t buy any Hawkins Cheezies. 

2. while watching

3. since visit

4. even though happiness

5. until upset

6. before sing

Please write any sentences that you had trouble with in chat:

1. Sunny and Mike like to sing before their music class. simple

Sunny and Mike like to sing before their music class starts. complex – adverb clause

2. Joe is eating popcorn while watching movies. simple

Joe is eating popcorn while he is watching movies. complex

3. Since I needed help for a job, I visited the community center.

4. I apologized until his upset was relieved. awk

I apologized until he felt less upset.

5. I was upset until because my husband had not come to Vancouver yet.

I was upset until my husband came to Vancouver.

6. While you are watching TV, it is not good to have dinner.

7. Because of Covid19, the shop remains closed until January. simple

8. My friend loves happiness and successful even though she never does anything to make herself happy.

9. Since they have gone, we do not visit the USA.

10. Happiness is the best way to ease my mind even though it is not easy to be happy every day.

11. People choose happiness even though time  is difficult times are tough/difficult.

12. I was visited my husband last year in since2019.

13. I felt happy even though I didn’t get the chance to see the sunset.

14. Because I was not at the shopping mall on Black Friday, I did not have good shop a good shopping experience this year.

15. Do not drink water before you sing it can irritate your vocal cords. RO

Do not drink water before you sing; it can irritate your vocal cords.

16. Mary didn’t study hard and finally felt upset until because she failed her English Grade 12. 

17. She is upset about her mark until she gets a great mark on her quiz. 

18. She wants Practice Before to sing a song to practice before she sings a song in the concert hall.

19. Until i fixed my computer, i was upset. cap

Until I fixed my computer, I was upset.

Our ultimate goal is to write with a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences.

My low-level students (English Foundation 2/3) can only write simple sentences.

Excellent mix of dance moves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiAwpYIkRmU

NOUN CLAUSES

I feel I have no freedom.

I feel that I have no freedom.

common verbs for noun clauses- think, understand, know, feel, believe, remember, say, state, whisper, yell, shout

most common adverbs for noun clauses – that, why, how

Examples:

think that

My sister thinks that SV.

My sister thinks that we should buy a new laptop for our mother.

I think that it will rain tomorrow.

Do you think that you will get the Covid injection?

believe that

The little girl believes that Santa Claus will bring her a present on Xmas Eve.

say that

My boss said that registration will begin January 4th instead of December 16th.

Pro tip #2: You can omit ‘that’. Either way is ok.

My sister thinks that we should buy a new laptop for our mother.

I think that it will rain tomorrow.

Do you think that you will get the Covid injection?

The little girl believes that Santa Claus will bring her a present on Xmas Eve.

My boss said that registration will begin January 4th instead of December 16th.

Omit ‘that’

My sister thinks we should buy a new laptop for our mother.

I think it will rain tomorrow.

Do you think you will get the Covid injection?

The little girl believes Santa Claus will bring her a present on Xmas Eve.

My boss said registration will begin January 4th instead of December 16th.

Either way is fine. It’s up to you. Your choice.

Replacement paragraph:

(150-200 words)

Email me by 12:40

What are your plans for the Xmas Break?

8:30 EF56 Dec 11

 Today’s agenda:

1. Frustrations/Challenges about technology and computers

2. Go over quiz

3. Noun clauses

4. Literary Terms

Today’s picture is of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

After class: Replacement test paragraph.

- a few of our classmates- challenges about technology, computer, internet

- necessary to have a computer

- computers $$

- South Hill lends laptops to students, none left

On one hand, education is universally available because it is so important; on the other hand, access to technology and computers prevents some students from accessing that education online.

Some of this is familiarity with computers. You should become familiar with computers, email, word processing, etc.

Some if it is financial access to computers.

Access to computer and internet is a requirement to live in this modern world.

You don’t need a $2000 Macbook. There are laptops available for a few hundred dollars.

My personal laptop is a $200 Acer.

There are used laptops available if you are comfortable buying used.

Quiz#3- Complex Sentences

Email to me by 9:35

Write a sentence with an adverb clause for each:

1. because school

I like going to school, because I love to learn new things.

I like going to school because I love to learn new things.

2. when vacation

3. since freedom

4. even though bus

5. until peaceful

6. before argue

Put some of your sentences that you had trouble with in the chat:

1. l have to go to school because l need a good future.

2. Last Saturday was peaceful day for me until Sunday evening. SIMPLE

Last Saturday was a peaceful day for me until SV Sunday evening.

Last Saturday was a peaceful day for me until I suddenly got busy SV Sunday evening.

3. I can't stay peaceful feel calm and relaxed until I find a well-mannered roommate.

4. The protest is so peaceful until the police not doing anything wrong to people.

The protest is very peaceful because the police were not doing anything wrong to people.

5. They argue continually about money before you get here.

6. John listens carefully before he argues about something.

7. My bus is always full of students even though schools are online.

8. We were talking before she argued with you.

9. When l give you too much freedom, your grades go down fast.

10. When I’m talking to the phone, you have to be quiet.

11. She looks like a peaceful woman until her child starts to cry.

12. The school is closed now because it is Covid-19 is spreading.

13. When I take a bus, I will wear a mask. future

When I take a bus, I wear a mask. simple present- always, usually

14. My school classes are online because of covid. simple

My school classes are online because SV.

My school classes are online because people are worried about Covid.

15. I can't couldn’t feel very peaceful until I started to do meditation every day.

16. I don’t argue with stupid people. simple

I don’t argue with stupid people because they don’t listen.

17. I was on the phone even though the bus came late. meaning? connection between the two ideas?

18. I feel I have no freedom to go anywhere since Covid started.

19. Jake and Peter begin began to argue about this question before they watched TV.

20. Since I am a gentle person, there is no reason for me to let them eat my right. Meaning?

NOUN CLAUSES

I feel I have no freedom.

I feel that I have no freedom.

common verbs for noun clauses- think, understand, know, feel, believe, remember, say, state, whisper, yell, shout

most common adverbs for noun clauses – that, why, how

Examples:

think that

My sister thinks that SV.

My sister thinks that we should buy a new laptop for our mother.

I think that it will rain tomorrow.

Do you think that you will get the Covid injection?

believe that

The little girl believes that Santa Claus will bring her a present on Xmas Eve.

say that

My boss said that registration will begin January 4th instead of December 16th.

Pro tip #2: You can omit ‘that’. Either way is ok.

My sister thinks that we should buy a new laptop for our mother.

I think that it will rain tomorrow.

Do you think that you will get the Covid injection?

The little girl believes that Santa Claus will bring her a present on Xmas Eve.

My boss said that registration will begin January 4th instead of December 16th.

Omit ‘that’

My sister thinks we should buy a new laptop for our mother.

I think it will rain tomorrow.

Do you think you will get the Covid injection?

The little girl believes Santa Claus will bring her a present on Xmas Eve.

My boss said registration will begin January 4th instead of December 16th.

Either way is fine. It’s up to you. Your choice.

Let’s try a few in chat:

1. Why do you think that way? simple

Why do you think that you can talk to me like that? complex

2. I feel like by next year Covid19 will be over. ‘like’ casual

I feel like that by next year Covid19 will be over.

3. I think (that) it’s going to rain harder in the afternoon.

4. I think it will be a sunny day tomorrow.

5. He believes that tomorrow it will snow.

He believes that it will snow tomorrow. either way

6. We believe that we will pass this examination.

7. I think we will go out tomorrow.

8. I believe that winter will be very cold this year.

9. I hope that restaurant will reopen next Monday.

10. I believe that my son is going will do well in the future.

11. l think that would be nice if you could make a cake.

12. I remember when Claire almost fell on the bike because the road was so slippery.

13. I feel you don’t like eating pizza.

14. I believe that practice makes perfect when you study hard.

15. Yesterday I said that I wish tomorrow would be sunny, but today it is raining.

16. He said that I could try to have another test.

17. My sister thinks she will make more money if she opens her own business.

18. My sister said that I should build her a house.

19. I believe that what goes around, comes around.

20. I think Vancouver's winter is the warmest in the world.

Replacement paragraph:

(150-200 words)

Email me by 10:20

What are your plans for the Xmas Break?

11:00 EF56 Dec 10

 Today’s agenda:

1. Finish review of adverb clauses

2. Surprise quiz on adverb clauses, Quiz #3

3. HW Read “Roses Sing on New Snow” for Monday. I will 

email this to you today.

Tomorrow - Begin noun clauses

- Replacement test paragraph.

I responded to your email yesterday or this morning.

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX

- adverb clause

MOST USEFUL, HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS FOR ADVERB CLAUSES

* TIME -after, before, since, until, when, while

* CAUSE- because, since, so…that

because- no comma

Shara is tired, because she got to bed late. not the best style

Shara is tired because she got to bed late. much better

Because Shara got to bed late, she is tired. need a comma

so…that

“It is so cold today.” casual speech

“It is very cold today.” sounds more formal, better for writing

I am so tired.

I am very tired. much better

so ADJ that

“It is so cold that the water on the pond is frozen.” COMPLEX- adverb clause

I am so tired that I fell asleep in the elevator.

* PURPOSE- so that

different from , so

, so   , SOBA -COMPOUND

so that COMPLEX – adverb clauses

COMPOUND We are going camping this weekend, so we have to get our gear ready.

COMPLEX We have to get our gear ready so that we can go camping this weekend.

, so DIFFERENT so that

I have to get snow tires on my car so that I can go to the mountain in the winter.

I will finish my homework now so that I can play video games later.

I want to go to the mountain in the winter, so I have to get snow tires on my car.  , SOBA

I want to play video games later, so I will finish my homework now. 

, SOBA

I have to prepare lunch now so that I can go shopping this afternoon.

I want to go shopping this afternoon, so I have to prepare lunch now.

He should get his snowboard waxed so that he can go snowboarding on the weekend.

He wants to go snowboarding on the weekend, so he should get his snowboard waxed.

 

CONFUSION!

, so

so that

so…that

Snowboarding around Vancouver.

Mount Seymour -smallest, cheapest, good snow

Grouse Mountain – larger, more expensive, gondola, lots of tourists

Cypress Mountain – largest, most expensive

Whistler – best skiing in Canada, $$$

Snowshoeing is hiking on the snow. There are many places where you snowshoe for free.

SIMPLE – one main clause

COMPOUND – two main clauses connected by , SOBA or ;

COMPLEX- one main clause and one subordinate clause

* CONDITION - if, unless

* SITUATION AGAINST EXPECTATION - even though, though (casual)

* DEGREE than

We use these every day. Focus on these ones.

MODEL FOR ADVERB CLAUSES:

SV after SV.

* commas and adverb clauses

The kids play video games after they finish supper. no comma

After the kids finish supper, they play video games. comma

MAIN CLAUSE ADVERB CLAUSE - no comma

ADVERB CLAUSE, MAIN CLAUSE – comma

if

Michele will go shopping tonight if she feels up to it.

If Michele feels up to it, she will go shopping tonight. 

Quiz#3- Complex Sentences

Email to me by 12:05

Write a sentence with an adverb clause for each:

1. because shop

2. while watching

3. since visit

4. even though happiness

5. until upset

6. before sing

8:30 EF56 Dec 10

 Today’s agenda:

1. Finish review of adverb clauses

2. Surprise quiz on adverb clause, Quiz #4

3. HW Read “Roses Sing on New Snow” for Monday. I will 

email this to you today.

Tomorrow - Begin noun clauses

- Replacement test paragraph.

I responded to your email yesterday or this morning.

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX

- adverb clause

MOST USEFUL, HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS FOR ADVERB CLAUSES

* TIME -after, before, since, until, when, while

* CAUSE- because, since, so…that

because- no comma

Shara is tired, because she got to bed late. not the best style

Shara is tired because she got to bed late. much better

Because Shara got to bed late, she is tired. need a comma

“It is so cold today.” casual speech

“It is very cold today.” sounds more formal

“It is so cold that the water on the pond is frozen.” COMPLEX- adverb clause

* PURPOSE- so that

different from , so

, so   , SOBA COMPOUND

so that COMPLEX – adverb clauses

COMPOUND We are going camping this weekend, so we have to get our gear ready.

COMPLEX We have to get our gear ready so that we can go camping this weekend.

* CONDITION - if, unless

* SITUATION AGAINST EXPECTATION - even though, though (casual)

* DEGREE than

We use these every day. Focus on these ones.

MODEL FOR ADVERB CLAUSES:

SV after SV.

* commas and adverb clauses

The kids play video games after they finish supper. no comma

After the kids finish supper, they play video games. comma

MAIN CLAUSE ADVERB CLAUSE - no comma

ADVERB CLAUSE, MAIN CLAUSE – comma

if

Michele will go shopping tonight if she feels up to it.

If Michele feels up to it, she will go shopping tonight. 

Quiz#4- Complex Sentences

Email to me by 9:35

Write a sentence with an adverb clause for each:

1. because school

2. when vacation

3. since freedom

4. even though bus

5. until peaceful

6. before argue

11:00 EF56 Dec9

 Today’s agenda:

1. Replacement Test paragraph Friday

If you want, you can write a paragraph on Friday that will replace the mark on either Test #1, 2, or 3. 

Email me by today by 3PM if you want to write the replacement test on Friday. Tell me which test you want to replace.

e.g. “I want to replace Test #1.”

No lates. If I get your email at 3:01, that’s late.

On Friday after class, you can write the replacement paragraph.

For example:

* Scenario #1

Test#1 4/6

Test#2 0/6

Test#3 4.5/6

I want to replace Test #2

Friday replacement test: 3.5/6

New marks:

Test#1 4/6

Test#2 3.5/6

Test#3 4.5/6

Scenario #2:

Test#1 4/6

Test#2 5/6

Test#3 5.5/6

I want to replace Test #1

Friday replacement test: 3/6

New marks:

Test#1 3/6

Test#2 5/6

Test#3 5.5/6

I will give you a new topic for the replacement test on Friday.

The replacement test is optional.

2. Review paragraph

Length 150-200 words. Keep it in that range. 

99 words – way too short

380 words – way too long

Goldilocks zone – in the middle 150-200 words

CS – comma splices

You have to practice punctuation in compound sentences.

I lived in a small village, I lived with my grandparents. CS

FIX, COMPOUND

I lived in a small village; I lived with my grandparents.

I lived in a small village, and I lived with my grandparents.

SIMPLE I lived in a small village. I lived with my grandparents.

We all lived together, in fact, that is very common in Russia. CS

FIX COMPOUND

We all lived together; in fact, that is very common in Russia.

SIMPLE

We all lived together. In fact, that is very common in Russia.

** You have to practice compound sentences more.

Don’t wait until English 10, 11, 12 to fix these problems.

I used to teach first-year English at UBC for two years. Many could not write well.

I have a small business that is proofreading and editing for university students.

Topic sentence- beginning with a topic sentence

Much better! The paragraphs began strong with good topic sentences.

Some of you began your paragraphs with grabbers, which were excellent.

A well-constructed paragraph is a pleasure to read.

3. Complex sentences -adverb clauses

Full review of sentences: the foundation of all of your writing

Sentence types-

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX

-adverb clauses

-noun clauses

-adjective clauses

Adverb clauses (adverbial conjunctions)

* TIME

after, before, since, until, when, while

- after –

The kids play video games after supper. SIMPLE SENTENCE

The kids play video games after SV supper.

The kids play video games after they have supper. COMPLEX

You have a choice:

The kids play video games after supper. SIMPLE SENTENCE

The kids play video games after they have supper. COMPLEX

After the kids have supper, they play video games. COMPLEX

The kids play video games, but they do it after supper. COMPOUND

- before-

I like to play guitar before work. SIMPLE

I like to play guitar before I go to work. COMPLEX

- until – up to a time

We can wait until 3 o’clock. SIMPLE

We can wait until SV. COMPLEX – adverb clause

We can wait until you are ready. COMPLEX – adverb clause

- when – time

- while – two things happening at the same time

Sarah was watching a movie while her husband was playing a video game on his phone.

in the meantime – compound sentence- while we are waiting

It is 8:45 right now. The bus will come at 9:30; in the meantime, let’s grab a coffee.

* CONDITION

even if, if, provided that, unless

- if 

A is affected by B

                          A                                          B

Sarah will not go to the beach if it is not a nice day.

- even if

A is not affected by B

                       A                                             B

Sarah will not go to the beach even if it is a nice day.

You should go to bed at the same time every night even if you want to stay up late.

- provided that – ‘if’ for important things

Let’s grab a coffee if you have time. not important

You can become a Canadian citizen provided that you meet all of the requirements.

* SITUATION AGAINST EXPECTATION

though, even though, although

-even though/although/though (bit more casual)

Sarah went to the beach even though/although/though it was raining.

* CAUSE

because, since, so…that

- since

Since/Because he was late today, he missed the meeting.

Since l moved to Canada, l feel very happy. TIME

I am feeling very nostalgic since it is getting close to Christmas.

* PURPOSE

in order that, so that

-so that – purpose, different from ‘so’

Kai is saving money so that he can buy his family Christmas gifts. COMPLEX

Kai wants to buy his family Christmas gifts, so he is saving his money. COMPOUND  , SOBA

Elham is studying at Langara so that she can transfer to UBC next year.

Elham wants to transfer to UBC next year, so she is studying at Langara this year.

* DEGREE

than, as… as

-than – Dorothy is taller than her sister (is).

comparative adjective than

bigger, smaller, colder, more beautiful, less expensive, cuter, harder, easier

This English class is harder than the other teacher‘s class; however, you will learn more.

Shara’s hands are smaller than her brother’s hands, so she can’t  borrow his gloves.

Today, Clara is feeling better than she did yesterday.

as…as – two things the same- as ADJ as

Marie is as tall as her sister.

My hands are as cold as ice.

Her grandmother’s eyes were as blue as the sky.

than/then - different

then – time ; compound sentence 

e.g. We went downtown; then we had lunch.

than – compare two things, complex sentence, adverb clause

Today is colder than yesterday (was). 

however - compound

although – complex

Joe wants to go to the party; however, he has to work that night.

I will pick my son up at school even though I am very busy today.

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX – adverb clauses

Try some of your own in chat:

1. After I will finish the English classes, I want to go to university.

2. Even if/though I lived through sad moments, I loved this experience.

3. I've been watching movies since I went on vacation two days ago.

4. Because we have a class tomorrow, I'm not going to your house.

5. We should clean up our apartment before we will move out.

6. The weather is nicer than yesterday.

7. Because I am tired, I don't clean the house.

8. Martha is reading a book while Rita is doing her chores.

9. It was cold, and she was sick; however, she decided to go. COMPOUND

PRO TIP #1 – With very short compound sentences, writers sometimes leave out the comma.

You are nice, but he is not.

You are nice but he is not.

I am not teaching this style. I am teaching , SOBA.

Comma usage is very personal.

10. He rested a few more days so that he could recover quickly.

11. Because you are sick, your typing is not good today.

Good eye!

We can try some more tomorrow.

8:30 EF56 Dec9

 Today’s agenda:

1. Replacement Test paragraph Friday

If you want, you can write a paragraph on Friday that will replace the mark on either Test #1, 2, or 3. 

Email me by today at 3PM if you want to write the replacement test on Friday. Tell me which test you want to replace.

e.g. “I want to replace Test #1.”

No lates. If I get your email t 3:01, that’s late.

On Friday after class, you can write the replacement paragraph.

For example:

Scenario #1

Test#1 4/6

Test#2 0/6

Test#3 4.5/6

I want to replace Test #2

Friday replacement test: 3.5/6

New marks:

Test#1 4/6

Test#2 3.5/6

Test#3 4.5/6

Scenario #2:

Test#1 4/6

Test#2 5/6

Test#3 5.5/6

I want to replace Test #1

Friday replacement test: 3/6

New marks:

Test#1 3/6

Test#2 5/6

Test#3 5.5/6

I will give you a new topic on Friday.

2. Review paragraph

Length 150-200 words. Keep it in that range. 

99 words – way too short

380 words – way too long

Goldilocks zone – in the middle 150-200 words

CS – comma splices

punc

Compound sentences

I lived in a small village, I lived with my grandparents. CS

FIX

I lived in a small village; I lived with my grandparents.

I lived in a small village, and I lived with my grandparents.

I lived in a small village. I lived with my grandparents.

We all lived together, in fact, that is very common in Russia. CS

FIX

We all lived together; in fact, that is very common in Russia.

We all lived together. In fact, that is very common in Russia.

You have to practice compound sentences more.

Topic sentence- beginning with a topic sentence

Much better! The paragraphs began strong with good topic sentences.

3. Complex sentences -adverb clauses

Full review of sentences: the foundations of all of your writing

Sentence types-

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX

-adverb clauses

-noun clauses

-adjective clauses

Adverb clauses (adverbial conjunctions)

* TIME

after, before, since, until, when, while

- after –

The kids play video games after supper. SIMPLE SENTENCE

The kids play video games after SV supper.

The kids play video games after they have supper. COMPLEX

You have a choice:

The kids play video games after supper. SIMPLE SENTENCE

The kids play video games after they have supper. COMPLEX

After the kids have supper, they play video games. COMPLEX

The kids play video games, but they do it after supper. COMPOUND

- before-

I like to play guitar before work. SIMPLE

I like to play guitar before I go to work. COMPLEX

- until – up to a time

We can wait until 3 o’clock. SIMPLE

We can wait until SV. COMPLEX – adverb clause

We can wait until you are ready. COMPLEX – adverb clause

- when – time

- while – two things happening at the same time

Sarah was watching a movie while her husband was playing a video game on his phone.

in the meantime – compound sentence- while we are waiting

It is 8:45 right now. The bus will come at 9:30; in the meantime, let’s grab a coffee.

* CONDITION

even if, if, provided that, unless

- if 

A is affected by B

                          A                                          B

Sarah will not go to the beach if it is not a nice day.

- even if

A is not affected by B

                       A                                             B

Sarah will not go to the beach even if it is a nice day.

You should go to bed at the same time every night even if you want to stay up late.

- provided that – ‘if’ for important things

Let’s grab a coffee if you have time. not important

You can become a Canadian citizen provided that you meet all of the requirements.

* SITUATION AGAINST EXPECTATION

though, even though, although

-even though/although/though (bit more casual)

Sarah went to the beach even though/although/though it was raining.

* CAUSE

because, since, so…that

- since

Since/Because he was late today, he missed the meeting.

Since l moved to Canada, l feel very happy. TIME

I am feeling very nostalgic since it is getting close to Christmas.

* PURPOSE

in order that, so that

so that – purpose, different from ‘so’

Kai is saving money so that he can buy his family Christmas gifts. COMPLEX

Kai wants to buy his family Christmas gifts, so he is saving his money. COMPOUND

Elham is studying at Langara so that she can transfer to UBC next year.

Elham wants to transfer to UBC next year, so she is studying at Langara this year.

* DEGREE

than, as… as

than – Dorothy is taller than her sister (is).

comparative adjective than

bigger, smaller, colder, more beautiful, less expensive, cuter, harder, easier

This English class is harder than the other teacher‘s; however, you will learn more.

Shara’s hands are smaller than her brother’s hands, so she can’t  borrow his gloves.

Today, Clara is feeling better than she did yesterday.

as…as – two things the same- as ADJ as

Marie is as tall as her sister.

My hands are as cold as ice.

Her grandmother’s eyes were as blue as the sky.

than/then - different

then – time ; compound sentence 

e.g. We went downtown; then we had lunch.

than – compare two things, complex sentence, adverb clause

Today is colder than yesterday (was). 

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX – adverb clauses

Try some of your own in chat:

1. My friend’s house is bigger then than mine.

2. I would like to get a Junior Chicken meal before I go to work.

3. She is more beautiful than you (are).

4. She wants to the park to walk wants to walk in the park although it is raining.

5. I like to play outside even if it's raining.

6. I want to take the A plan even if it is a part-time job I can’t earn too much money. RO

I want to take the A plan even if it is a part-time job.

7. The weather from yesterday was colder than today.

8. l have to cook before l go to school.

9. Wiz is playing basketball while his brother is playing soccer.

10. Your heart is as big as an elephant’s.

11. My husband is better than me in English.

12. Today is sunny, but yesterday it was raining. COMPOUND

13. Yesterday i I was playing video game for almost 11 hours.

14. Health safety is more important than any other thing now.

15. She is more kind as kinder than before to me.

16. I like to watch TV before I go to bed.

17. I will be waiting in the car while you`re getting ready.

18. I would like to get my haircut because it's too long.

19. When I am was younger, l am was thin. vt

11:00 EF56 Dec8

 Today’s agenda:

1. Complex sentences -adverb clauses

2. Test#3 Narrative writing paragraph

3. HW Review the adverb clause words. How many of them 

do you know already? We will work through them tomorrow.

Sentence types-

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX

-adverb clauses

-noun clauses

-adjective clauses

Adverb clauses (adverbial conjunctions)

* TIME

after, before, since, until, when, while

after –

The kids play video games after supper. SIMPLE SENTENCE

The kids play video games after SV supper.

The kids play video games after they have supper. COMPLEX

You have a choice:

The kids play video games after supper. SIMPLE SENTENCE

The kids play video games after they have supper. COMPLEX

After the kids have supper, they play video games. COMPLEX

The kids play video games, but they do it after supper. COMPOUND

before-

I like to play guitar before work. SIMPLE

I like to play guitar before I go to work. COMPLEX

* CONDITION

even if, if, provided that, unless

* MANNER

as, as if, though, even though, although

* CAUSE

because, since, so…that

* PURPOSE

in order that, so that

* DEGREE

than, as… as

than – Dorothy is taller than her sister (is).

than/then - different

then – time ; compound sentence 

e.g. We went downtown; then we had lunch.

than – compare two things, complex sentence, adverb clause

Today is colder than yesterday (was). 

Test#3 Narrative writing paragraph

Tell a personal story, “I”

Email it to me as an attachment by 12:10.

No lates.

Grabber (optional)

Topic Sentence that addresses the writing

Supporting sentences

Concluding Sentence

(150-200 words)

I’m looking for good basic sentences. The story itself is less important than the sentences you write to tell it.

Choose one topic:

“Write about a difficult decision you had to make.”

OR

“Write about a scary/funny experience that you had when you were a kid.”

8:30 EF56 Dec8

 Today’s agenda:

1. Complex sentences -adverb clauses

2. Test#3 Narrative writing paragraph

3. HW Review the adverb clause words. How many of them 

do you know already? We will work through them tomorrow.

Sentence types-

SIMPLE

COMPOUND

COMPLEX

-adverb clauses

-noun clauses

-adjective clauses

Adverb clauses

TIME

after, before, since, until, when, while

after –

The kids play video games after supper. SIMPLE SENTENCE

The kids play video games after SV supper.

The kids play video games after they have supper. COMPLEX SENTENCE- adverb clause

before-

I like to play guitar before work. SIMPLE

I like to play guitar before I go to work. COMPLEX

CONDITION

even if, if, provided that, unless

MANNER

as, as if, though, even though, although

CAUSE

because, since

PURPOSE

in order that, so that, so…that

DEGREE

than, as… as

Test#3 Narrative writing paragraph

Tell a personal story, “I”

Email it to me as an attachment by 9:40.

No lates.

Grabber (optional)

Topic Sentence that addresses the writing

Supporting sentences

Concluding Sentence

(150-200 words)

I’m looking for good basic sentences. The story itself is less important than the sentences you write to tell it.

Choose one topic:

“Write about a difficult decision you had to make.”

OR

“Write about a scary/funny experience that you had when you were a kid.”