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.
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