Thursday, 14 September 2023

EF67 Class 8 compound sentences

 

Good morning, everyone.

We’ll get started at 12:00

 

IDIOM “Who is going?” “Me, myself, and I”

 

Today’s agenda - class will end at 1:55. I have a teacher’s meeting.

·      Continue compound sentences

Quiz Friday on simple and compound sentences

Explain the content and structure of the quizzes

 

OPTIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF CLASS

·      Continue work on paragraphs- “Structure of a Paragraph Golden Week Example”

Practice a few topic sentences

·      Review simple and compound sentences for the quiz tomorrow.

·      Read over the “Criteria”. Choose two to focus on.

1.    Choose one that you are already good at. Choose the one that resonates with you.

2.    Choose one that you want to get better at. Choose the one that resonates with you.

Build vocabulary to express your feelings and thoughts about these criteria that you chose. This will be the basis for our writing on Monday.

 

 

VOCAB resonate(v) – has deep meaning to you

 

 

Friday

·      Quiz#1 - simple and compound sentences

·      Continue paragraph work

·      Criteria- small group chatting

This will form the basis of the Test Monday- write a paragraph

·       

 

Begin complex sentences

 

Monday

·      Test#1 Pass-in paragraph

 

 

 

 

Some of your examples from homework- compound sentences

COMPOUND

SV, SOBA SV.

SV; SV.

SV; TRANS, SV.

 

1.    Climate Change is the biggest challenge faced by human society; then therefore, everyone should find their way to mitigate this.

2.    Sara forgot her computer, but Carla can borrow lend her tablet from to Sara.

lend(v) – past tense of ‘loan’

The bank loaned(v) me some money. I got a loan(n) from the bank.

 

3.    Immigration is a hard task process; however, it is worth it.

task- small chore, small job

process- something that takes a long time

 

4.    I have to improve my English skills to be able to find a stable job; consequently, I have to study more than before.

5.    Most people work hard to provide earn a living; in my opinion, there needs to be balance between work and pleasure.

IDIOM         You must find a healthy work/life balance.

 

6.    I enjoy a lot of outdoor activities; for example, Basketball, Soccer, and Cycling.

; for example, (SV) I enjoy basketball, soccer, and cycling.

 

 

7.    Anna said that she finished the homework; but in fact, she didn't. punc

Anna said that she finished the homework, but in fact, she didn't.

Anna said that she finished the homework; in fact, she didn't.

 

 

 

8.    The teacher is explaining and writing/typing in his computer; in the meantime at the same time, I am copying down the points in my notebook. 

9.    The teacher explains the use of compound sentences; meanwhile, I read the examples as shown on the handout.

10.                       Nia wants to go to the party; nevertheless, she has to work that day.

11.                       He is a talented soccer player; undoubtedly, he will play with the national team.

12.                       My parents didn't show up at my presentation; consequently, I started to cry before it was my turn to go on.

13.                       Jane was too excited to go very excited about going to university; however, she forgot to check the schedule.

 

The kid is too excited to sleep.

The concert was too late for me, but I went anyway.

 

14.                       Loren bought a chocolate cake to celebrate her mother's surprise birthday; meanwhile, Mary was responsible for distracting Loren's mother.

 

15.                       I can sing a song; at the same time, I can play a guitar.

16.                       Driving while eating is prohibited; in other words, it’s illegal.

 

forbidden – moral rule, religion

 

17.                       Vancouver, Canada is an expensive city to live in; in addition, prices of goods are rising.

18.                       Parents not only have responsibility for feeding their kids, but also they need to give more a lot of love and concern to their children.

more- comparison My mother showed me more affection than my father did.

 

19.                       “Please” is a word that sounds really polite; normally, people use it every single day.

20.                       Kids can be learn good behaviours from learning to  from their parents; likewise, they can learn bad behaviours from parents. Good!

Kids can learn good behaviour from their parents’ good behaviour.

REP

 

21.                       My mother and I were talking on the phone; at the same time, I was cooking an appetizing meal.

 

appetizer- small snack before the main meal (entree)

 

22.                       He tapped the Compass Card; then he got on the Skytrain.

23.                       Find housing is more difficult if you are a pet owner; therefore, government should be create new laws to protect tenants.

24.                       Travel in vacation is very exiting; however, it could be a disaster if you are not careful planning the trip. wf vf

Travelling while on / for /on vacation is very exciting; however, it could be a disaster if you do not carefully plan the trip carefully.

 

25.                       Smoking on early ages is very common ; consequently, many young people have lung diseases; however, tobacco companies continue selling this dangerous product.

Smoking at an early age is very common; consequently, many young people have lung diseases. However, tobacco companies continue selling / to sell this dangerous product.

 

SV ; SV ; SV. XXX

 

26.                       He is bankrupt; consequently, all his effort came to nought / nothing at the end.

27.                       My wife and I wanted to go out for dinner (in order) to celebrate our anniversary last week. Unfortunately, there was a sudden rainfall; instead, we decided to eat at home.

in order to

28.                       Learning is a very complex process; by the way, we should know well abot the basic knowledge and do many practices.

Good job. Very good first compound sentences with semicolons and transitional terms.

Good news- Quiz tomorrow

 

 

Quiz -six sentences

Write an appropriate sentence for each.

1. SVV                   park(n,v)

Shira parked her car and went inside.

Shira drove through the alleyway to park and parked her car.

2.however           buy

She wants to buy a house; however, she can’t afford it.

3.therefore          promise

4.but                     school

5.Command        try

6.consequently             return

 

 

 

 

 

We will choose vocab to review.

SOBA

therefore / as a result / consequently

however

in fact

unfortunately

at the same time / meanwhile

in the meantime

 

10 VOCAB WORDS TO REVIEW

1.    overcast(adj)

2.    interview(n,v)

3.    overthink(v)

4.    protect(v)

5.    misunderstand(v)

6.    penalty(n)

7.    outdoors(n)

8.    tradition(n) traditional(adj)

9.    joyful(adj)

10.                       rights(n)

 

 

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