EF34 Class 35- descriptive writing

 

EF3/4

 

Today’s agenda-

·      Quiz #4 - verb tenses

·      Continue descriptive writing- descriptive paragraphs

Descriptive words from homework

Write a descriptive paragraph for practice.

Finish for homework.

Email it to me tonight.

·      Facts and Figures “The Sami of Northern Europe” p182-

 

Friday

·      Return quiz - go over

RW for bonus point

·      Read descriptive paragraphs out loud

 

Monday

·      Test- descriptive paragraph

I will put a picture on the screen. You will write a short descriptive paragraph about it.

 

Tuesday

·      Begin process paragraphs- teach somebody how to do something

 

Wednesday

·      Continue with process writing

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Thursday

·      Collect books Facts and Figures

·      Test – process paragraph

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Friday- final day of the term

·      Collect books Facts and Figures

·      Marks day

·      One-on-one chat

OR

·      I give send you your mark by email during class time- 12-2:15

 

Next term, Quarter 4, begins on Thurday, April 27^th.

 

 

 

 

 

Quiz #4

Write a sentence with the appropriate verb tense for each.

Submit it by 12:40.

1.    simple present             spend

2.    simple past                    hear

3.    simple future                relax

4.    present progressive    chew

5.    past progressive           feel

6.    simple past                    play

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thesaurus- useful tool for building and discoverng new vocabulary

- gives synonyms for words

-antonym – word with opposite meaning

 

 

spam email-

click bait – a website that tries to get you to click on a link

phishing (fishing) email- an email that tries to get to give personal information

scams- tricks to get you to give money

Just hang up!

 

fraud(n) fraudulent(adj)- crime – lie to trick people into giving you money

 

 

WEBSITE:    thesaurus.com

 

HOMEWORK

Come up with some descriptive words for these things.

Descriptive words are usually adjectives.

1.    tree- green, leafy, tall, strong, shady, colourful, natural, “like a strong man standing on the side of the street”, wide, overhanging

2.    dog

personality- friendly, caring, loyal, kind, noble, energetic, playful, intelligent, cuddly, protective, smart

appearance- fluffy, dirty, stinky, smelly, beautiful, cute, soft, furry, tiny, huge, strong, yappy, ugly, nervous

3.    playground- crowded, noisy, fun, dirty, big, small, exciting, happy, colourful, brightly-coloured, inviting, familiar, soft, joyful, safe, muddy

4.    bread- fresh, delicious, warm, smelly, good-smelling, soft, sweet, crunchy, toasted, fluffy, milky, aromatic, tasty, stale, homemade, moldy, whole-wheat, brown, salty, white, oat, gluten-free,

5.    cat- beautiful eyes, shy, soft, smart, cute, clean, sharp (claws), flexible, lazy, weird, fast, slinky, aloof (ignore you), unpredictable, independent(adj) independence(n), spooky, elegant

6.    song- good, sweet, sad, slow, fast, romantic, danceable, rhythmic, emotional, classic, melodic, popular, pop, jazz, soul, intrumental, love, marching, rock, loud, quiet, soft, kids, calm, relaxing, house, meditative, country, blues

7.    shoes- new, old, confortable, soft, colourful, strong, work, light, waterproof, high-heeled, fashionable, versatile, expensive, squeeky, light-up, black, blue, red, flat, cycling, soccer, jogging, running, golf, basketball, slippers, sandals

Some people love sneakers. They are called ‘sneaker heads”.

8.    hair- long, curly, straight, dyed, short, wavy, shiny, dull, flat, black, brown, blonde, grey, silver, red, redhead, green, mohawk, parted

An older man with grey hair is called a ‘silver fox”.

ponytail-

pigtails-

bun-

textured, layered, messy, a rat’s nest, a broom

9.    baby- cute, ugly, fat, chubby, sleeping, collicky, adorable, excitable, energetic, innocent, like a monkey, naughty, noisy, loud, quiet, dirty, shy, smart, playful, gentle, pretty, lovely, laughing, clever

10.                       store- fancy, discount, expensive, thrift, second-hand, convenience, department, grocery, modern, maternity, music, local, huge, small, liquor, drug, dollar, big box, pet, sports, clothing, gardening, book, cooking/baking/kitchen, bakery, antique, shoe, electronics, cell phone,

kiosk – a small, tiny standalone store in the middle of a mall

 

 

HOMEWORK:

Write a short (80-120 words) descriptive paragraph on one of the following topics:

1. My grandmother’s/grandfather’s/mother’s/fathers/dog’s/friend’s face.

2. My favourite room

 

Email it to me tonight. We’ll share them tomorrow.