Thursday, 5 January 2017

E12 Quiet Revolution

http://www.quietrev.com/the-introvert-test/

EF2/3 Adverb clause homework exercises

whenever you have time
Whenever you have time, we can go see a movie.
We can go see a movie whenever you have time.

after the rain stopped
After the rain stopped, I went shopping.

When the day ends, I go to bed.
When the day ended, I went to bed.

I feel really tired when the day ends.

After her husband died, she felt lonely.
After her husband died, she started to look for a new job. She had to become the breadwinner.

When her father dies, she will inherit his property.
Her father left her everything in his will.

will (n)- a document about who gets what when you die

He is executor of people's wills.

He died intestate. (no will)

If you want to help me, I would appreciate it.
If you want to help me, I would be grateful.
If you want to help me, I would be happy.
If you want to help me, please come over.
If you want to help me, could you babysit my kids for a few hours tomorrow night?

Since the office closes at 5 o'clock, we have to hurry.

If you need my help, phone me whenever.
If you need my help, don't hesitate.

Before the tenants' meeting began, they all stood around drinking coffee.
I arrived there before the tenants' meeting began.





Wednesday, 4 January 2017

English 12 Presentation Project

Presentation Project

Choose a poem or song that you feel has meaning. This may be a favourite poem or song that speaks to you in some deep way.

You will present this poem or song to the class.

Talk about the overall meaning of the poem or song. Why should other people know about it? Who is the narrator? What is the point of view? Who are the characters?  What are the main themes?Talk about words or lyrics in terms of literary terms we have studied in class.

Include a homework activity that the students can do at home.

You can write and print sheets for the class or put the presentation on computer. You can use the LCD that I use in class. Put your stuff on USB as the internet in school is slow and unpredictable. You can use my laptop if you want.

In total, your presentation will be 10-15 minutes.

You will be evaluated on the quality and depth ofyour preparation, your analysis, your presentation skills, and your homework activity.

This will be marked out of 20. It will have the same value as an essay.

Marking rubric:
10pts- depth of analysis of text, reference to literary terms, etc
4pts- preparation
4pts- presentation, voice and engagement with class
2pts- homework activity

Step 1
Choose a poem or song by Sunday midnight. Send me a copy of it via email.

Step 2
Sign up for a presentation time slot.

Step 3

Begin your research. We will have some limited time in class to do research. I will check your work as you go along to make sure you are on track.

EF23 Adverb clause exercises

1. while I eat lunch
 when while
While I eat lunch, my husbands watches TV.

2. before they had any children
They traveled around the world before they had any children.

3. whenever it snows
Some teenagers wear shorts whenever it snows.

4. Although we left at seven o'clock, we stayed late.

5. When her dog ran away, the cat came.
When her dog ran away, it took her with it.

6. Because you are friendly, I like to talk with you.

7. I was waiting until the store opened.

8. I can't go there unless Kate can fix the car.

9. as soon as - when
My son plays video games as soon as he finishes his homework.
My son plays video games when he finishes his homework.
immediately after

as soon as possible ASAP
Call me as soon as possible. 
as soon as you can- 
Call me at your convenience. I'm not in a hurry. There's no rush.

10. since she moved to Alberta
Since she moved to Alberta, she bought a pickup truck, a cowboy hat, a horse, and a gun.

Tuesday, 3 January 2017

English 12 Personality Test (Just for fun)

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

E12 Questions for "Invitations" Carol Shields

NEW THEME: SOLITUDE AND LONELINESS
“Invitations” Carol Shield

Table questions. Choose appropriate words and phrases for “”:

1.                Describe the main character- use specific adjectives.
2.                What attracts her about each of the invitations?
3.                Why does she choose as she does?

4.                How does the narrative point-of-view shift in the final four paragraphs of the story?

EF2/3 Examples of adverb clauses

before
We went skiing before noon.
We went skiing before we had lunch.

if
We can go for a walk if it is not too cold.
If it is not too cold, we can go for a walk.

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because
1. The car wouldn’t start because it was out of gas.
The car wouldn’t start because the battery was dead.

The car wouldn’t start because it was freezing cold.

2. My sister called me last night because she felt sad/happy/frustrated.
My sister called me last night because she wants to visit my house.
My sister called me last night because she wants to go shopping with me tomorrow/ today/ next Thursday.

She wants shopping with me. XXX
She wants to go shopping with me.
She will go shopping with me.

3. The store was closed because the owner is out of town.
The store was closed because the store time is over. XXX
The store was closed because it was past business hours.
The store was closed because there was a snowstorm.
The store was closed because the power was out.
The store was closed because they don't open on Mondays.

4. Several people were angry because there was a lot of snow and ice on the roads and sidewalks.
Several people were angry because the bus came late, and they had been waiting for more than two hours.
Several people were angry because the Canucks/ Whitecaps lost the championship game.

5. The kitchen smelled wonderful because my mother cooked dumplings for us.
The kitchen smelled wonderful because some lamb and green lentil soup was simmering on the stove.

6. They cleaned up the apartment because their friends are/ were coming over.
They cleaned up the apartment because Chinese New Years will happen soon.

They cleaned up the apartment for the New Year. 

You made some resolutions for the New Year.
You made some New Years resolutions.

will be coming
will coming XXX

She running. XXX
She is running.

messy- clean up, straighten up
dirty- clean

8. I want to buy her a gift because her birthday is coming soon.
I want to buy her a gift because it is our third wedding anniversary.
I want to buy her a gift because it is our first anniversary of being together.
I want to buy her a gift because it is Mother's Day.

7. My doctor moved to the United States because he found a new job there.
My doctor moved to the United States because he found a new job in Boston.
My doctor moved to the United States because he took a holiday in California and he really liked it.

9. The beach was crowded with people because there was a volleyball competition.
The beach was crowded with people because they were taking part in the Polar Bear Swim.

They feel cool and turned blue.