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?
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