Good morning, everyone.
We will get started at 11:00.
Today’s Agenda
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Return practice paragraph
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Continue adjective clauses
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Begin persuasive writing
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Listening/ talking work
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Tuesday
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Quiz#5 adjective clauses
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Game – join us
Wednesday
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Continue persuasive writing
Thursday or Friday
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Test#4 – persuasive writing
Friday
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Begin Presentation #1
A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
Format- title goes above the top line
Indent the first word in your paragraph
Topic sentence- Always begin with a topic sentence
The topic sentence refers directly to the question.
e.g. What did you do on Spring Break?
On the first day, we went to ... XXX
Begin with a topic sentence that intoduces the idea of what you
are going to talk about in the paragraph.
e.g. What did you do on Spring Break?
e.g. On
Spring Break, I did a lot of different things.
Sentences:
So, ... XXX
And, ... XXX
Don’t begin sentences with SOBA.
It was a nice day. So, we went to the park. XXX
It was a nice day, so we went to the park. COMPOUND
It was a nice day. So Therefore, we went to the park
It was sunny. And, it was warm. XXX
It was sunny. Also, it was warm.
We were tired. But we had fun. XXX
We were tired, but we had fun.
We were tired. However, we had fun.
SOBA
so – therefore
or – alternatively
but- therefore
and- also
Different usages
It is a nice day, so we are going to go for walk. COMPOUND
It is a nice day. Therefore, we are going to go for walk. 2
SIMPLES
therefore thus for this reason accordingly
It is a nice day. So we are going to go for walk. XXX
name of a person , ,
Elly’s best friend, Fatima, came over to watch a movie. APPOSITIVE
My teacher, Allan, likes to talk about dogs.
Allan, my teacher, likes to talk about dogs.
Cairo, my hometown, is an amazing city.
My hometown, Cairo, is an amazing city.
Jackie’s favourite music, hiphop, is great for dancing.
EF34 adj cl
1.
The student, who is late for the class, is miss
the bus. vf
The student, who is late for the class, missed
the bus.
2.
The fountain pen, which is my birthday gift, is from
my grandpa .
3.
He is the man, who teaches us , is our teacher. XXX
sentnece with adj cl – two things
He is the man, who teaches us , is our
teacher. 3 things
The man, who teaches us , is our teacher
very gentle.
4.
There is the park, where we first met, is a beautiful
place. 3 ideas
The park, where we first met, is a
beautiful place. 2 ideas PERFECT
The park that we first met in is a
beautiful place.
FOCUS ON:
who that which
5.
The book, that was I want to read, was sale out. vf
problems
The book, that I want to read, was sold
out.
6.
The building which he lives in is very old.
7.
I like to watch movies which make me laugh.
8.
The cake that she bought was delicious.
9.
Do you know the woman whose picture is in the album?
10.
The thief who snuck into my house last night was
arrested.
11.
I really admire Terry Fox, who is one of the famous
heroes in Canada.
12.
Maria asks her daughter some riddles that are very
difficult.
13.
The fridge that my mother bought ten years ago has still
worked is still working well.
14.
David found his wedding ring, which was lost yesterday.
15.
Have you ever been to China, which is the most populous
country in the world?
16.
Mary has a purple bag which her sister gave her. adj
cl
17.
Jane accidentally lost her ring which her grandfather bought
for her.
18.
Mr. Ivan, who is my math teacher, is very strict.
19.
The cute puppy that I found on the street loves me so
very much.
20.
This is the guy who gave me a/the rose last week.
21.
Her grandma who likes to buy jewelry is the person who
gave her a precious necklace. 2 adjective clauses
Good work. Very well done.
animals – special animal, your dog that you love
I love spending time with my dog, Butter, who is very loyal
to me.
Elaine’s dog, Bam Bam, who is very smart, lives in the Phillipines.
Tomorrow – Quiz#6 on adjective clauses
who that which
Choose vocabulary for the quiz.
1.
people
2.
business
3.
earth
4.
English
5.
neighbours
6.
computer
7.
friend
8.
doctor
9.
country
10.
mask
other/ another/ the other
22.
I hear that her mother is in another city.
23.
She walked around to the other side.
24.
She has another sister.
25.
Mary and Samuel are here, but where are the other kids?
26.
I want you to return the book I lent you the other day.
27.
We’re married to each other.
28.
“Give me another book,” he said.
29.
Can you manage another piece of cake?
IDIOM can you manage – do you want to eat
30.
Does life exist on other planets?
31.
He tried his fortune in another city.
32.
I’m sorry, but I have other plans.
33.
Sally is starting to play with the other children.
34.
You wouldn’t remember me. I was in another group.
35.
IDIOM The grass is greener on the other side of the
fence.
Other people’s lives sometimes look better than ours, but
they may not actually be better.
Persuasive Writing
So far – three kinds of paragraphs
-narrative paragraph
-descriptive paragragh
-process paragragh
Persuasive paragraph
persuasive(a) persuade(v) persuasion(n)
She is a very persuasive salesperson. She can talk you into buying
whatever she’s selling.
The little boy persuaded his mother to buy him a toy.
persuade- convince(v)
convincing(a)
persuade – give a few good reasons why somebody should agree with
you
