Friday, 24 February 2023

EF67 Class 13- speaking and confidence, compound sentences

 

Good morning, everyone.

We will get started at 9:15.

REMINDER: haleyshec.blogspot.com

 

The end of our third week.

1/3 complete

Starting next week, we begin to have regulat quizzes based on sentence types. We will continue wirh regular tests (paragraph-based).

REMINDER: Spoken mark is about 20%. This mark will be based on the regularity of your in-class speaking in English.

It’s important to push yourself to speak out.

INTERNAL VOICE: I don’t talk because I am shy.

shy- fear of external judgement

CHANGE THE INTERNAL VOICE: I talk even though I am shy.

I am going to do it even though I am nervous.

 

 

THEME: Powerful women fighting for their rights.

 

Today’s agenda

·      compound sentences- your examples from homework

Quiz on compound sentences on Monday

·      Test#2-paragraph Viola Desmond and/or Rosa Parks

·      HW   Read “Malala Youzafsai”

Prepare for quiz on compound sentences

 

Monday

·      Quiz#1 compound sentences

·      Begin complex sentences

·      Speaking/listening-

NEW IDEA THAT I WANT TO TRY

Explaining everyday tasks

·       

 

These are your example from homework.

SV; TRANS SV.

 

1.    -I went to Noure Alam church in April; however, I became Christian. ww as a result   consequently

2.    I opened a new account in Denman library; ordinarily, I love reading a novel. novels

3.    I am working in Lord Robert Elementary school as a volunteer; as result, I am familiar with a Canadian school rules . phrasing

the rules of Canadian schools.

4.    Jane did many experiments in the lab; therefore, she had strong support for his her thesis.

5.    Yao Ming could play basketball in the NBA because of his height; most importantly, he practised hard every day.

6.    Banff is a wonderful place which is really worth visiting; for instance, it has colourful lakes and snowy mountains.

7.    Joan's wife loves Korean food; furthermore, her toddlers like Chinese food.

baby

infant

toddler- just learning to walk

 

8.    Sanguinta did not pass the road test last week; consequently, she can not get the driver’s / driving job.

She got a teaching job.

 

9.    My husband loves spicy food; moreover on the contrary, I do not like hot food.

 

hot food- two meanings- spicy, high temperature

 

10.                       In Spain, tourists can do different activities due to weather conditions; specifically, they can visit the remarkables parks over along the coast and swim in the Pacific Ocean.

 

Atlantic Ocean

Yangzi River

Burnaby Lake

 

11.                       Drinking plenty of fluids might help people to lose weight; most importantly, they should accompany a healthy lifestyle; for instance,  practice exercises for at least 30 minutes and eat less carbohydrates.

Avoid using two semicolons in a sentences.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle such as exercising for at least 30 minutes and eat less carbohydrates might help people to lose weight; most importantly, they should drink plenty of fluids.

 

12.                       My mom likes cooking; as a result, she spends some time every day on cooking.

13.                       I am an outdoorsy person; likewise, my father likes to go out be outside.

an outdoorsy person

 

14.                       She is vegetarian; however, her husband eats meat.

15.                       Water is an essential element for life; moreover, we must use it carefully.

16.                       Jad has a full-time job; furthermore, sometimes he sometimes works sometimes overtime sometimes.

17.                       I care about health; therefore, I eat organic foods.

18.                       I have to participate in attend college; however, I should attend my regular school. Meaning? RW

19.                       I am listening to the radio; in addition, I am cooking in the kitchen.

20.                       I exercise every day; most important as a result, my muscles are getting stronger.

21.                       Sara likes hiking; however, Shuva likes swimming. 

22.                       Neha is a popular singer; therefore, I like her songs.

23.                       Canada is a beautiful country; for instance, it has natural crystal-clear blue lakes and rocky snow-capped mountains. 

 

24.                       I went to the gym last night; as a result, my muscles are sore.

25.                       I came from China 15 years ago; likewise, my house owner came from China 18 years ago.

26.                       I go to school from Monday to Friday; ordinarily, I go to school on time.

27.                       Qiu always help me when I get in troubles; as result, we have a great relationship for 37 years. RW

Qiu always helps me when I get into trouble; as result, we have had a great relationship for 37 years.

 

present perfect verb tense- from the past until now

Shira has lived in Vancouver since 1995.

Shira has worked at Safeway for four years.

 

 

28.                       I like people; furthermore, I go to work and school. Meaning?

29.                       William wants to ski on the mountains during the spring break; however, his parents have to work.

30.                       It's raining outside; therefore, the kids choose to swim inside, not to play soccer outside.

31.                       There are many places that I want to travel to in the States; most importantly, I like to camp at Yellowstone National Park with an RV.

32.                       My sons take a bus to downtown; therefore, they don’t worry about parking.

33.                       I get up early every day; ordinarily, I cook breakfast and listen to the radio.

34.                       Heart-healthy cooking is not easy; most importantly, you have to control the amount of salt.

35.                       Our family’s favourite camping site is near the Cultus Lake; as a result, we can enjoy the fishing and hiking. 

36.                       Amanda played soccer with an empty stomach. Consequently, she fainted. Choice to go with two simple sentences

37.                       Icarus bought a bottle of beer; actually, he is still underage.

38.                       I was watching a movie, but my eyelids keep kept shutting. drooping. Apparently, I was tired.

I got after Butter; therefore, his ears were drooping.

 

 

 

Vocab to review for Monday’s quiz

1.    also

2.    as a result

3.    therefore

4.    usually

5.    for instance

6.    most importantly

7.    likewise

8.    on the contrary

9.    however

10.                       in other words

 

Vocab from “The Rosa Parks Story” for quiz

1.    assistant

2.    typical

3.    decided

4.    separate

5.    meeting

6.    improve

7.    attempt

8.    protest

9.    expect

10.                       violent

 

 

 

 

Paper

Pen

Doublespace

Name and class

 

Write a paragraph on the following topic:

“Was Viola Desmond or Rosa Parks right to protest the way she did? Refer to the story specifically.”  Choose one or both.

 

Prewriting

1.Read the question carefully.

2.Brianstorm some ideas.

3.Organize them.

 

Grabber

TS

Supporting sentences

CS

 

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