Good morning, everyone.
Lunar calendar- May 5
Dragon Boat Festival
Today’s agenda:
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Continue essay work
“The Bare Bones of the Five-Paragraph Essay”
“The Benefits of Cycling”
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Presentation work – Continue to work on our presentations.
Give me the printed script on Monday, not tomorrow.
Monday is the day.
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Animal Farm Chapter 9
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Continue First Nations lecture
IF TIME
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Continue parallelism
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Continue sentence combining
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Remaining verb exercises – verb tenses,
phrasal verbs
Friday
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Continue essay work
“Good Advice about Planning an Essay”
“Brainstroming Techniques”
“Essay Plan”
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Animal Farm Chapter 10
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Finish presentation work
IF TIME
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Continue parallelism
·
Continue sentence combining
·
Remaining verb exercises – verb tenses, phrasal
verbs
Monday
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Presentation day
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Animal Farm Chapter 10
Tuesday
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Final test AF Ch 7-10 – essay
I will not have much time to mark the essay in
detail- grammar
I’ll read it and give a mark.
Wednesday
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Marks Day
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Final class
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Not an instructional day
We can meet one-on-one to discuss your final result.
“The Bare Bones of the Five-Paragraph Essay”
A Introductory paragraph
-Grabber
-Thesis statement – same as a
Topic Sentence for a
paragraph
-Preview
of your points (2,3,4)
B Body paragraphs
1.Topic sentence
SS
CS?
2. TS
SS
3. TS
SS
C Concluding paragraph - restatement
From ChatGBT:
The Benefits of Bicycles
Bicycles have been around for
centuries, and they continue to be one of the most efficient and versatile
forms of transportation. Whether for commuting, exercise, or leisure, bicycles
offer a wide range of benefits that contribute to personal health, environmental
sustainability, and community well-being.
First and foremost, cycling is an
excellent form of exercise. Riding a bicycle provides a low-impact
cardiovascular workout that strengthens muscles, improves joint flexibility,
and enhances overall fitness. Regular cycling can help reduce the risk of heart
disease, obesity, and other lifestyle-related illnesses. It also boosts mental
well-being by reducing stress and improving mood.
Bicycles are an eco-friendly mode
of transportation. Unlike cars, they produce zero emissions and do not
contribute to air or noise pollution. By choosing bicycles over motor vehicles
for short-distance trips, individuals can actively reduce their carbon
footprint and contribute to mitigating climate change. Additionally, cycling
promotes sustainable urban planning by reducing traffic congestion and the need
for large parking spaces.
Moreover, bicycles offer economic
advantages. They are relatively affordable compared to cars and motorcycles,
making them accessible to a wide range of individuals. The maintenance costs of
bicycles are also significantly lower than those of motorized vehicles. By
opting for bicycles, individuals can save money on fuel, parking fees, and
public transportation expenses.
Furthermore, cycling promotes
community engagement and social interaction. Bicycles allow people to explore
their neighborhoods, discover new routes, and connect with others who share
similar interests. Cycling events and group rides foster a sense of camaraderie
and create opportunities for building friendships and community bonds.
In conclusion, bicycles offer
numerous benefits for individuals and society as a whole. From promoting
personal health and well-being to reducing environmental impact and fostering
community engagement, bicycles play a crucial role in creating a sustainable
and vibrant future. Encouraging cycling infrastructure and promoting cycling
as a preferred mode of transportation can lead to healthier individuals,
cleaner environments, and stronger communities.
MY SIMPLIFIED VERSION
Getting more people out on bikes can make us all healthier,
the world cleaner, and our communities closer.
The Benefits of Cycling
Once you have
learned it, you will never forget how.
Cycling is an excellent alternate means of transportation for several
reasons. Cycling is much more
inexpensive than driving a car. Cycling
provides an excellent opportunity to get in top physical shape. Also, cycling is easier on the environment than
driving your car.
Riding your
bicycle will help you save on the expenses cost of owning a car. As car insurance costs rise, everyone is
looking for a way to cut down on transportation expenses. One alternative is to park your car and ride
your bicycle. The money you save on
gasoline and insurance will pay for an excellent bicycle which will last for
years with little extra repair costs.
Whereas a trip to the garage for your car usually costs $500 or $600, a
trip to the bicycle repair shop often costs only $50 or $60.
You can ride your
bicycle to improve your health. Cycling
to work three times a week will strengthen your heart and lungs. Also, you may find your waistline shrinking
as you burn off that excess fat. Being
in good physical shape helps you feel energetic and helps you to think
clearly. Finally, a bit of exercise
first thing in the morning puts you in a positive frame of mind for the entire
day.
Ride your bicycle
to save the environment Mother Nature. Everybody these days is worried
about pollution. Nobody likes to see
dirty grey skies and to breathe dirty air.
Leaving your car parked a few times each week will reduce the emissions
from your car engine. Over time, less
used oil will be released into the environment, and the mountains of rusting
cars and worn out tires will shrink.
In conclusion, cycling is a great alternative
option to driving your car. Riding is a
lot cheaper than driving. You will get healthier
and stronger. You will also be doing
your part to save the environment the Earth. Plus, it is a fun way to see the city and
meet new people. So get out and ride
your bicycle.
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