Monday, 21 September 2026

EF71011 P1 Class 10

 

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!

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

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“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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