Good morning, everybody.
We will get started at 11:00.
Today’s agenda:
1.
Review Test#1 paragraph from yesterday.
2.
Complex sentences- adverb clauses
Test#1 Paragraph
Write a 100-150 word paragraph: “What is your favourite
holiday?”
STRUCTURE OF A PARAGRAPH
Topic sentence
Supporting sentences
Concluding sentence
My comments and reminders:
- 14-16 point font A few
students wrote their paragraphs in very small font, and I couldn’t read them.
Can you read small font easily? I can’t either. If you send me writing with
tiny font, I just won’t read it.
- one block of text, don’t divide into sections
Notes on sentence writing
1.
Don’t begin sentences with SOBA. It is too casual for
school writing. It is ok for informal, friendly writing, but not for school or
business.
For example
My whole family gets together at Xmas. And we have a
big feast. RW
THREE SOLUTIONS
My whole family gets together at Xmas. We have a big feast.
My whole family gets together at Xmas, and we have a
big feast.
My whole family gets together at Xmas. Also, we have
a big feast.
And we have fun. XXX
‘and’ change to ‘also’
So we got to church. XXX
‘so’ change to ‘therefore’
But I don’t like mashed potatoes. XXX
‘but’ change to ‘however’
Or we stay home and play games. XXX
‘or’ change to ‘on the other hand’ ‘alternatively’
SOBA is for compound sentences.
SV, SOBA SV.
2.
run on sentence RO
For example:
People will have a week holiday,
they don’t need go to work.
CS comma splice – a comma is not
strong enough to put between sentences
SOLUTIONS
People will have a week holiday, so they don’t need go to
work.
People will have a week holiday. They don’t need go to work.
Example:
Chinese New Year is a traditional day for us, it is the most
anticipated day for us. CS comma splice- a comma is not strong enough
SOLUTIONS:
Chinese New Year is a traditional day for us, and it is the
most anticipated day for us. One compound
Chinese New Year is a traditional day for us. It is the most
anticipated day for us. Two simples
COPYING/ PLAGIARIZING/ CHEATING ON TESTS
When you do a test, so not copy from the internet. Do not
copy from a book. Do not get your Uncle Joe to do your test. Do not use a
dictionary. Do not use a spellcheck.
Use your own English. It is the way to learn.
When you do your driving test, were you allowed to check the
book for answers?
If you get caught, you will get a 0 on your test.
We are here to learn. Students who get 6/6 or 1/6 on the
tests– all students are welcome in this class.
We are here to improve our English. Cheating is not a way to
improve.
We will try another paragraph next week.
Adverb Clauses
SIMPLE SENTENCES
COMPOUND SENTENCES
COMPLEX SENTENCES – adverb clauses
time- after, before, until,
when, while
condition – if, even if, unless
manner- though, although,
even though
cause- because, since
purpose or result- so that,
so ... that
A lot of these words you already
know.
*after/before
The kids play video games after they
eat supper. COMPLEX
The kids play video games after supper.
SIMPLE
*until
We will wait until you are
finished.
*when/while
while – two things happening at the
same time
Sarah was relaxing while her
husband was making dinner.
I waited a while. SIMPLE SENTENCE –
different usage of ‘while’
*if
Sara will go to your party if you invite
her.
*even if
Sara will not go to your party even
if you invite her.
We will to the park even if it
rains.
*unless
Let’s grab some coffee if you are
free.
Let’s grab some coffee unless you
are busy.
Sarah plays volleyball every
Tuesday unless she is working.
grab some coffee – drink some
coffee
* though, although, even though-
all the same meaning, your choice
Donna likes to study English even
though/although/though it is hard for her.
My mother-in-law and I smile at each other even though we hate each other. –
just a joke
I like living in Vancouver although
rent is expensive.
*so that = for a purpose
Shirin is saving money so that
she can take a vacation to Iran next year.
You are learning more English so
that you can get a BC high school diploma.
The old women exercises everyday so
that she can stay healthy as she ages.
*so ... that
so ADJ that
so cold that
Today, it is so cold that I
am wearing two sweaters.
The noodles are so spicy that
my mouth is burning.
The girl is so beautiful that she
has 100 guys wanting to marry her.
The woman is so smart that
she works for NASA.
We will continue with this tomorrow.
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