WI567 Class 22

 

Quarter 3, Feb-Apr

Registration begins Monday, Jan.6 for Q3

 

Midterm recommendation:

English Foundations teacher EF5, EF6, EF7, Comp11, LitStud12

 

Next week-Wednesday/Thursday – one-on-one chats about how you are doing, what your plans are for next term

Marks:

Quiz1 x/6

Quiz2 x/6

Quiz3 x/6

Quiz4 x/6 Monday

Test1 x/12

Test2 x/12 Friday

Test3 x/12 IF TIME

RW- bonus pt each

Spoken1 x/10

 

 

Today’s Agenda

·      Attendance

·      Talk about reg for Quarter 3

·      Talk about midterm recs

·      Continue topic sentences- examples from homework

·      Continue complex sentences- noun clauses

Quiz upcoming

·      Begin Definition paragraphs- upcoming paragraph probably Friday

·      Finish vocab from Friday

 

Thursday

·      Continue complex sentences- noun clauses

Quiz upcoming

·      NEW IDEA-Begin grabbers, hooks

·      Begin Definition paragraphs- upcoming paragraph probably Friday

 

 

Coming up!

·      Phrasal verbs

·      Modals/Modal Auxiliairies

 

 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

 

Write a topic sentence for a few of these topics. Be clear and specific. Make it interesting.

topic+controlling idea

 

1.                 International Students

One of the challenges for Canadian international students is facing to new/different cultural diversity norms.

Canadian international students?

international students in Canada?

You must face to your problems.

face(v)-deal with, manage

face(n)-

He lost face when he made a big mistake at work.

 

TS

One of the challenges for international students in Canada is facing different cultural norms.

International students face challenges in gaining part-time employment.

 

2.       Travel

3.       The Internet

The Internet is useful.

The Internet causes dentrimental affects on teenagers regarding their concentration, motivation, independent thought, and creativity.

 

PROCESS- clarifiying our ideas, clarifying our language

The Internet has changed how people make friends.

 

GRABBER/HOOK Have you ever used the internet as a way to make money?

TS There are many ways to make money using the internet.

 

4.       English

5.       Pets

Dogs are the most popular pets for children for many reasons.

Some companion animals live in pitiable conditions.

Some pet owners do not treat their animals well.

Service dogs are important to help/allow/support disabled people (to) become more independent/self-sufficient/self-reliant/autonomous.

You have to develop a feel for the right word.

disability(n) disabled(adj)

 

6.       Music

In Brazil, there are many non-profit volunteer organizations that provide musical opportunities for vulnerable street children who might otherwise be exploited by criminals.

EDIT In Brazil, there are many non-profit organizations that provide musical opportunities for vulnerable children who might otherwise be exploited by criminals.

In Brazil, there are many non-profit organizations that provide musical opportunities for vulnerable children to guard them against criminals.

keep them safe from criminals

 

Taylor Swift’s music is very popular today.

TS For almost 20 years, Taylor Swift has a role model/idol for people of all ages.

 

why is so popular

-talented, beautiful, pretty

-autobiographical, inspiring lyrics, people can relate to the words

-good business person-

-symbol of a strong independent successful woman

 

7.       Sports

Sports are well-known around the world.

Different cultures around the world have their own sports.

refine vocab, get more specific, focus in

Different countries around the world have their domestic, traditional home-grown, historic sports.

Focus in- Wrestling is a traditional sport in Iran.

Ping pong is a very popular modern sport in China.

Beach soccer is a sport that is big in El Salvador.

The second official sport of Canada is lacrosse.

 

 

8.       Vaccines

Kids are getting diseases that were/have been eradicated because parents don’t vaccinate them.

 

During the pandemic in China, having a certificate of full vaccination determined if you could go to work or school.

 

9.       Family

Family is your foundation.

Family is the harbour of peacefulness.

A family is both a safe haven and a charging station.

Having a happy family or a sad/unhappy nuclear,immediate family is up to you you as a parent.

household

EDIT

The happiness of your family is in your hands as a parent.

 

My family is my red line.

 

My family in my home are like the monarchy in a castle.