1. dangerous (a)
Lions are dangerous.
2. touch (v)
Don't touch the stove.
3. menu (n)
The restaurant has a small menu.
4. safe (a)
Home is a safe place.
5. chef (n)
She is a very talented chef.
shoot chef
ch- Christmas
ch- chorus
ch- choir
ch- chef
6. normal (a)
My blood pressure is normal.
7. risk (n) (v) risky (a)
It is risky to
People like to take a risk.
take a risk
I like to take a risk playing poker.
8. delicious (a)
BBQ alligator is delicious.
9. customers
The customers are coming into the store.
The customer is always right.
retail job- working in a store
10. allow (v)
I don't allow my son to stay home alone.
He allows her to borrow his car.
I allow my daughter to do homework. X
I allow my daughter to have a playdate.
Monday, 9 May 2016
Thursday, 5 May 2016
E12 Air Show sentence combining possible solutions
1. The air show, which attracts thousands of locals and tourists, grows bigger every year.
The air show which attracts thousands of people, including locals and tourists; in fact, it grows bigger every year.
2. Teams of screaming jets fly low overhead as pilots display their skills.
3. Cringing adults watch in awe, and some crying children cover their ears; nevertheless, they want to see more.
4. Skydivers float gently down from 1000 metres up and guide their falls to land on a white cross.
5. Biplanes which are imitations of early aircraft engage in fights typical of WW1.
The air show which attracts thousands of people, including locals and tourists; in fact, it grows bigger every year.
2. Teams of screaming jets fly low overhead as pilots display their skills.
3. Cringing adults watch in awe, and some crying children cover their ears; nevertheless, they want to see more.
4. Skydivers float gently down from 1000 metres up and guide their falls to land on a white cross.
5. Biplanes which are imitations of early aircraft engage in fights typical of WW1.
EF2/3 verbs followed by infinitives and gerunds
1. We started to move to a new house.
We will start to move to a new house.
We will start moving to a new house.
2. My son begins to play badminton.
She began playing tennis when she was in middle school. COMPLEX
She began playing tennis five years ago. SIMPLE
3. I hate driving a car.
I hated to drive.
I hate driving my kids everywhere.
4. I prefer to do homework rather than housework.
I would prefer to do homework over housework.
5. I like doing the laundry more than washing the dishes.
I prefer reading a book rather than a newspaper.
6. My dog loves to eat slices of apples.
You love to eat spicy food.
I love eating Ethiopian food.
I love to eat at Dosa Corner. Dosa Corner is at Fraser below Southeast Marine Drive.
Fassil Ethiopian Restaurant, East Broadway, close to Fraser
7. I can't stand talking with her.
She can't stand to talk about herself.
I can't stand talking in English.
I can't stand someone talking too loud.
8. I can't stand listening to my own voice.
I can't stand VERB- GERUND, INFINITIVE
8.I will continue to study English.
She coninued to study for two hours.
We will start to move to a new house.
We will start moving to a new house.
2. My son begins to play badminton.
She began playing tennis when she was in middle school. COMPLEX
She began playing tennis five years ago. SIMPLE
3. I hate driving a car.
I hated to drive.
I hate driving my kids everywhere.
4. I prefer to do homework rather than housework.
I would prefer to do homework over housework.
5. I like doing the laundry more than washing the dishes.
I prefer reading a book rather than a newspaper.
6. My dog loves to eat slices of apples.
You love to eat spicy food.
I love eating Ethiopian food.
I love to eat at Dosa Corner. Dosa Corner is at Fraser below Southeast Marine Drive.
Fassil Ethiopian Restaurant, East Broadway, close to Fraser
7. I can't stand talking with her.
She can't stand to talk about herself.
I can't stand talking in English.
I can't stand someone talking too loud.
8. I can't stand listening to my own voice.
I can't stand VERB- GERUND, INFINITIVE
8.I will continue to study English.
She coninued to study for two hours.
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
E12 Literary Terms URLs
CUTE: http://www.sd71.bc.ca/sd71/school/vanier/english/index_files/Page499.htm
SERIOUS:
SERIOUS:
http://www.sd83.bc.ca/~hleask/English12/Terms%20to%20Know.pdf
FLASHCARDS:
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/english-12-bc-provincial-vocabulary-2760355
FLASHCARDS:
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/english-12-bc-provincial-vocabulary-2760355
Monday, 2 May 2016
E12 Step by step, how to begin a composition
· Bring together many skills
1.Understand the writing prompt
2.Respond to the writing prompt in a meaningful way
a.Generate a thesis based on
the writing prompt- topic and controlling idea
b.Decide what mode of
writing you will use.
c.Generate evidence to
support your thesis
d.Organize the
evidence/support
e. Write a coherent,
cohesive rough draft based on the conventions of multi-paragraph writing in
English.
f. Proofread and edit
g. Good copy.
Probably no time to write a good copy. Work will be assessed as “first-draft
response”.
Friday, 29 April 2016
EF2/3 C-13, C-14
C-13
1. Vancouver is my favourite city.
2. My son likes to watch Canuck games on TV.
5. SFU was named after Simon Fraser.
Fraser Street was named after Simon Fraser.
The Fraser River was named after Simon Fraser.
7. Salmon swim in Strait of Georgia.
Whales swim in Strait of Georgia.
Killer whales Orcas swim in Strait of Georgia.
Porpoises swim in Strait of Georgia.
6. Fir trees grow in BC.
Blueberries and cherries grow in BC.
grapes, apples, corn- Chilliwack
Marijuana grows in BC.
Okanagan Valley is famous for fruit and wine.
You can go visit vineyards.
You can visit wineries.
You need a designated driver. DD
8. Fatburger makes the best hamburgers in town.
Red Onion Cactus Club makes the best hamburgers in town.
Pacific National Exhibition is in August and September.
pig races, Superdogs, mini-donuts
1. Vancouver is my favourite city.
2. My son likes to watch Canuck games on TV.
5. SFU was named after Simon Fraser.
Fraser Street was named after Simon Fraser.
The Fraser River was named after Simon Fraser.
7. Salmon swim in Strait of Georgia.
Whales swim in Strait of Georgia.
Porpoises swim in Strait of Georgia.
6. Fir trees grow in BC.
Blueberries and cherries grow in BC.
grapes, apples, corn- Chilliwack
Marijuana grows in BC.
Okanagan Valley is famous for fruit and wine.
You can go visit vineyards.
You can visit wineries.
You need a designated driver. DD
8. Fatburger makes the best hamburgers in town.
White Spot makes the best hamburgers in town.
10. We are going to the PNE today.
PlaylandPacific National Exhibition is in August and September.
pig races, Superdogs, mini-donuts
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