Good morning
Today’s Agenda
· Attendance
· Collect Quiz1RW
· Distribute new
article “’Canadian Experience’ keeps skilled immigrants out of the labour market”
Read and prepare
notes for Thursday
· Distribute personal
information sheet
Full name
Pupil# ?
PEN- personal
education number, every VSB student
DOB- date of birth
Phone#
Email
Address
Country of birth
Country of
citizenship
Citizenship code: citizen,
permanent resident, refugee, work permit, ?
**Private
information**
Check and make sure
that all of the information is accurate.
Correct- sign on
bottom, date. Give it back to me.
Incorrect- make the
correction on the bottom, sign on bottom, date. Give it back to me.
· Resources for
improving spelling
https://spellquiz.com/spelling-test/adult
Grade one – Grade 12-
Adult
listening fast, then
slow- writing and spelling
· Begin compound
sentences
Prepare for Quiz 2
this week
· Continue paragraph
work
Prepare for Test1
paragraph
· HW Work on compound sentence exercises.
Read new article and
prepare notes for Thursday.
Read over “What is a Paragraph”
for tomorrow.
Tuesday
· Continue compound
sentences
Prepare for Quiz2
this week
· Continue paragraph
work
Prepare for Test1
paragraph
Wednesday
Thursday probably
· End of class Test#1-
paragraph based on “Physical Exercise” (55m)
FORM FOR COMPOUND SENTENCES:
1.
SV, SOBA SV.
, so , or , but
, and
2.
;
instead of , SOBA
3.
TRANSITIONAL WORDS – usually used with
semicolons
e.g. however
therefore as well also
nevertheless meanwhile
EXAMPLES:
Jun had no money.
He was unable to buy a birthday
gift for his girlfriend. TWO SIMPLE SENT
, SOBA
Jun had no money,
so he was unable to buy a
birthday gift for his girlfriend. SV, so SV.
FANBOYS- for and nor but or yet so INAUTHENTIC, GRAMMAR
BOOK
I am wearing a sweater, for it is cold. INAUTHENTIC ENGLISH
I am wearing a sweater because it is cold. COMPLEX- adv cl
Jun had no money; he was unable to buy a birthday
gift for his girlfriend. SOUNDS PRESTIGIOUS- FANCY, SOUNDS HIGH LEVEL
Jun had no money; consequently, he was unable to buy
a birthday for his girlfriend.
Jun had no money; as a result, he was unable to buy a
birthday for his girlfriend.
Jun had no money; therefore, he was unable to buy a
birthday for his girlfriend.
therefore however- HIGHEST
FREQUENCY, USED MOST OFTEN
Jun had no money; unfortunately, he was unable to buy
a birthday for his girlfriend.
Jun had no money; sadly, he was unable to buy a
birthday for his girlfriend.
Put a “For Sale” sign with a phone number in your rear
window, or no one will know how to contact you.
Put a “For Sale” sign with a phone number in your rear
window; no one will know how to contact you. NOT BEST CHOICE
Put a “For Sale” sign with a phone number in your rear
window; otherwise, no one will know how to contact you. BETTER CHOICE,
CLEARER
Put a “For Sale” sign with a phone number in your rear
window; if you don’t, no one will know how to contact you. BETTER
CHOICE, CLEARER
Dalia is not a
wealthy woman, but she gives
generously to charities in her community. SV, but SV. COMPOUND
Dalia is not a
wealthy woman but gives generously
to charities in her community. SIMPLE SVV
Dalia is not a wealthy woman; she gives generously to
charities in her community.
Dalia is not a wealthy woman; nevertheless, she gives
generously to charities in her community.
The kids went sliding on the ice, and they built a snowperson
man.
The kids went sliding on the ice; they built a snowperson
woman.
The kids went sliding on the ice; also, they built a
snowperson.
OPTIONS FOR COMPOUND SENTENCES
SV, SOBA SV.
SV; SV.
SV; TRANS, SV.
Mix it up!
**
TRANSITIONAL TERMS
Good use of ChatGPT.
ChatGPT- give examples of sentences
*also
She plays competitive volleyball; also, she coaches high
school basketball.
From CHATGPT- PROMPT write 10 easy compound sentences with
'; also,'
I like coffee; also, I like tea.
She is kind; also, she is helpful.
Tom plays soccer; also, he plays basketball.
I finished my homework; also, I cleaned my room.
He likes music; also, he likes movies.
We went to the park; also, we went to the beach.
Mary speaks English; also, she speaks French.
I bought some apples; also, I bought some bananas.
The dog is friendly; also, it is very playful.
John works during the day; also, he studies at night.
PROMPT write 10 advanced compound sentences with '; also,'
The company has expanded its international operations; also,
it has invested heavily in new technology.
She completed her university degree with excellent grades;
also, she gained valuable experience through several internships.
The city has improved its public transportation system;
also, it has introduced new programs to reduce traffic congestion.
The research team discovered an unexpected pattern in the
data; also, they developed a new method to explain their findings.
He remained calm during the difficult negotiation; also, he
successfully persuaded the other side to reconsider its position.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes;
also, it provides several options for customers with dietary restrictions.
The teacher encouraged students to participate in class
discussions; also, she assigned challenging projects that required independent
research.
The government has introduced new environmental regulations;
also, it has provided financial incentives for companies that reduce their
emissions.
The musician has developed a distinctive style over the
years; also, she has influenced many younger artists with her innovative
approach.
The project was completed ahead of schedule; also, the final
results were considerably better than the team had originally expected.
PROMPT 10 high-level compound sentences using “; also,”:
The research produced several unexpected results; also, it
raised important questions for future studies.
The company has expanded its international operations; also,
it has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability.
She demonstrated exceptional leadership during the crisis;
also, she maintained a positive relationship with her colleagues.
The university has introduced innovative learning programs;
also, it has invested substantially in advanced research facilities.
The scientist developed a groundbreaking theory; also, she
provided convincing evidence to support her conclusions.
The city has experienced rapid economic growth; also, it has
faced increasing pressure on its housing market.
The musician has developed a distinctive artistic style;
also, he has influenced a new generation of performers.
The committee carefully reviewed the proposal; also, it
considered the potential consequences of implementing the plan.
The novel explores the complexity of human relationships;
also, it examines how difficult circumstances can shape personal identity.
The organization has achieved significant financial success;
also, it has remained committed to supporting local communities.
Transitional Terms
Using ChatGPT for conversation practice. Ask it to correct
your talking.
Many LLM- large-language models- ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini,
PI, etc.
MY OPINION- There is no substitute for talking with real people.
EXAMPLES: It is going to rain tomorrow; therefore, we
will postpone the picnic.
It is going to rain tomorrow; as a result, we will
postpone the picnic.
VOCAB postpone(v)- delay
therefore(high-frequency)= thus(sounds fancier,
lower-frequency)
It is going to rain tomorrow; consequently, we will
postpone the picnic.
It is going to rain tomorrow; accordingly, we will
postpone the picnic.
It is going to rain tomorrow; for this reason, we
will postpone the picnic.
It is going to rain tomorrow; for this purpose, we
will postpone the picnic. XXX
The tough part is remembering these new terms.
GOOD POINT: Focus on a few new words. We don’t try to learn
50 new words. Repetition is the key to learning new skills.
EVERYDAY ENGLISH:
Oh, I am very tired today.
I hope you can take a rest later.
Will you be able to finish work soon?
Make sure you get enough rest.
I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better. I hope
you get some rest.
**
“Compound Sentences Exercises- a bit higher level”
Write these on our own paper.
1.
She likes reading mysteries; she dislikes horror
stories.
OPTIONS
She likes reading mysteries, but she dislikes horror stories.
She likes reading mysteries; she dislikes horror stories.
She likes reading mysteries; on the other hand, she dislikes
horror stories.
She likes reading mysteries; however, she dislikes horror
stories.
She likes reading mysteries; on the contrary, she dislikes
horror stories.
She likes reading mysteries; in contrast, she dislikes
horror stories.
Work together. It’s more fun.
4.
IDIOM ‘with flying colours’ – get top marks, get
top results
WEATHER It is raining. ‘it’ weather It is warm.
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