Thursday, June 28, 2018
Homework for June 29th, 2018
Please look at the two videos on Media 6-2 Paranormal Activity. Also, review the information on comparison and contrast paragraphs on the blog.......thank you and have a good evening......Craig
June 28th, 2018
Here is the information on comparison and contrast paragraphs.
Coordinating conjunctions:
FOR: Mary enjoys math, for it is challenging. result/cause
AND: Judy has won several trophies, and she is an honor addition
NOR: Judy doesn't work, nor does she want a job. addition of negatives
BUT: Nabil is pretty good at gymnastics, but he prefers contrast
OR: Jaime needs a vacation, or he'll go crazy. alternative
YET: Irma doesn't earn much, yet she spends money like a contrast
SO: The coach praised the team excessively, so the players cause/result
A common problem writers face is the incorrect usage of conjunctive adverbs. Many times it is because they confuse them with coordinating conjunctions.
A coordinating conjunction is a familiar part of the English language and includes the the previous examples of: and, but, or, nor, so, for, yet. A conjunctive adverb is not so common in everyday speech, but occurs frequently in written prose. These include the following: however, moreover, therefore, thus, consequently, furthermore, unfortunately.
Most of the time, problems occur when the writer uses a conjunctive adverb in the middle of a sentence when a coordinating conjunction is actually needed. But remember that conjunctive adverbs can be used in any part of a sentence.
This page addresses the problem that arises when conjunctive adverbs are used wrongly to connect two sentences. To avoid this problem, a basic rule to follow is this: If the two parts you are connecting can stand on their own as separate sentences, then you have probably misused the conjunctive adverb. If this is the case, you have a few options for fixing it. Usually a semicolon is the best choice, but you may also use a period or a coordinating conjunction.
Incorrect:
Watering and feeding new plants is necessary for growth, however, too much water or fertilizer can kill them.
Erica felt as if she might faint from hunger, therefore, she decided a trip to McDonald’s was necessary.
Joyce Carol Oates is a novelist, essayist, playwright, and poet, moreover, she is a distinguished scholar.
Correct:
All of these examples create comma splices because there are complete sentences to the left and the right of the conjunctive adverbs however, therefore, and moreover. The commas after “growth,” “hunger,” and “poet” create the comma splices. Here is the correct way to punctuate these sentences.
Watering and feeding new plants is necessary for growth, but too much water or fertilizer can kill them.
Erica felt as if she might faint from hunger. Therefore, she decided a trip to McDonald’s was necessary.
Joyce Carol Oates is a novelist, essayist, playwright, and poet; moreover, she is a distinguished scholar.
Unit 6
Adjective Clauses
Coordinating conjunctions:
FOR: Mary enjoys math, for it is challenging. result/cause
AND: Judy has won several trophies, and she is an honor addition
student.
NOR: Judy doesn't work, nor does she want a job. addition of negatives
BUT: Nabil is pretty good at gymnastics, but he prefers contrast
swimming.
OR: Jaime needs a vacation, or he'll go crazy. alternative
YET: Irma doesn't earn much, yet she spends money like a contrast
millionaire.
SO: The coach praised the team excessively, so the players cause/result
stopped believing him.
A common problem writers face is the incorrect usage of conjunctive adverbs. Many times it is because they confuse them with coordinating conjunctions.
A coordinating conjunction is a familiar part of the English language and includes the the previous examples of: and, but, or, nor, so, for, yet. A conjunctive adverb is not so common in everyday speech, but occurs frequently in written prose. These include the following: however, moreover, therefore, thus, consequently, furthermore, unfortunately.
Most of the time, problems occur when the writer uses a conjunctive adverb in the middle of a sentence when a coordinating conjunction is actually needed. But remember that conjunctive adverbs can be used in any part of a sentence.
This page addresses the problem that arises when conjunctive adverbs are used wrongly to connect two sentences. To avoid this problem, a basic rule to follow is this: If the two parts you are connecting can stand on their own as separate sentences, then you have probably misused the conjunctive adverb. If this is the case, you have a few options for fixing it. Usually a semicolon is the best choice, but you may also use a period or a coordinating conjunction.
Incorrect:
Watering and feeding new plants is necessary for growth, however, too much water or fertilizer can kill them.
Erica felt as if she might faint from hunger, therefore, she decided a trip to McDonald’s was necessary.
Joyce Carol Oates is a novelist, essayist, playwright, and poet, moreover, she is a distinguished scholar.
Correct:
All of these examples create comma splices because there are complete sentences to the left and the right of the conjunctive adverbs however, therefore, and moreover. The commas after “growth,” “hunger,” and “poet” create the comma splices. Here is the correct way to punctuate these sentences.
Watering and feeding new plants is necessary for growth, but too much water or fertilizer can kill them.
Joyce Carol Oates is a novelist, essayist, playwright, and poet; moreover, she is a distinguished scholar.Erica felt as if she might faint from hunger. Therefore, she decided a trip to McDonald’s was necessary.
Adjective Clauses
Sony plans to launch electronic-paper watch
Video: Video
Discussion: Time
Matching: Matching
Flash Cards: Flash Cards
Articles: Article Gap Fill
Missing Words: Missing Words
Quiz: Quiz
Technology goods to become cheaper
What life will be like in 2116
Video: The future
Discussion: The Future
Matching: Matching
Flash Cards: Flash Cards
Prepositions: Prepositions
Missing Words: Missing Words
Quiz: Quiz
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Homework for June 28th, 2018
Please do Grammar 6-3 #1, combining sentences. Use the correct punctuation for defining and non-defining adjective clauses. We will review the correct answers to the homework tomorrow in class...thank you....Craig
June 27th, 2018
Get an electric shock to stop buying things
Video: Video
Discussion: Shopping
Matching: Matching
Flash Cards: Flash Cards
Listen and Spell: L and S
Dictation: Speaking
Quiz: Quiz
Tech support scams on the rise
Video: Video
Discussion: Advertising
Matching: Matching
Flash Cards: Flash Cards
Blank Letters: Blank Letters
Missing Words: Missing Words Listening Link: Listening
Quiz: Quiz
What life will be like in 2116
Video: The future
Discussion: The Future
Matching: Matching
Flash Cards: Flash Cards
Prepositions: Prepositions
Missing Words: Missing Words
Quiz: Quiz
June 27th, 2018
Fill in the blank The shining
Man gets world's first bionic eye
Non Defining Adjective Clauses Exercise
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Answers for Grammar 6-1 #2 and Homework
Grammar 6-1 #2: Answers
Homework is Grammar 6-2 #1 and #2. We will review it in class tomorrow....Craig
June 26th, 2018
Adjective Clauses at their best!
Put it in the trash: Adjective Clauses
Hobbits and Snakes
Fear of having no mobile phone rises
Monday, June 25, 2018
Homework for tomorrow June 26th, 2018
Please do Grammar 6-1 #2 for homework and we will review it tomorrow with each other....Craig
June 25th, 2018
Planetarium
Click on this link to see the adress and details for this space centre:
Planetarium Vancouver
Planetarium Vancouver
Friday, June 22, 2018
June 22nd, 2018
Fear of having no mobile phone rises
Technology Discussion
Comparative Paragraph Writing
Compare and Contrast Language
Writing a compare contrast paragraph
Fun way to generate compare contrast paragraphs
Comparison & Contrast Paragraphs
The___ipad______and the___laptop___________ are different in many ways. First, the___ipad_______________
is/has__light____________in contrast the___laptop_____________is/has___heavy_______. Second, the__ipad______________ is/has____inexpensive__________________however the_____laptop_________________is/has___expensive___________.
Lastly, the____laptop______________is/has___flash_________________unlike the___ipad___________.
All in all, both the ipad and the laptop have their pros and cons.
Writing a compare contrast paragraph
Fun way to generate compare contrast paragraphs
Comparison & Contrast Paragraphs
The___ipad______and the___laptop___________ are different in many ways. First, the___ipad_______________
is/has__light____________in contrast the___laptop_____________is/has___heavy_______. Second, the__ipad______________ is/has____inexpensive__________________however the_____laptop_________________is/has___expensive___________.
Lastly, the____laptop______________is/has___flash_________________unlike the___ipad___________.
All in all, both the ipad and the laptop have their pros and cons.
The Internet Is Changing Our Memory
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Homework for tomorrow June 22nd, 2018
Please watch the video in Media 5-3 and answer the questions in the document......thank you and have a good evening..............Craig
June 21st, 2018
Sony plans to launch electronic-paper watch
Video: Video
Discussion: Time
Matching: Matching
Flash Cards: Flash Cards
Articles: Article Gap Fill
Missing Words: Missing Words
Quiz: Quiz
June 21st, 2018
First: Exercise #1
Second: Exercise #2
Third: Exercise #3
Fourth: Exercise #4
Choose Past Simple or Present Perfect 1 Change the verb into the correct form of the past simple or present perfect
1) Last night I (lose) my keys – I had to call my flatmate to let me in.. 2) I (lose) my keys - can you help me look for them?. 3) I (visit) Paris three times.. 4) Last year I (visit) Paris.. 5) I (know) my great grandmother for a few years - she died when I was eight... 6) I (know) Julie for three years - we still meet once a month... 7) I (play) Hockey since I was a child - I'm pretty good!.. 8) She (play) hockey at school but she didn't like it.. 9) Sorry, I (miss) the bus - I'm going to be late.. 10) I (miss) the bus and then I (miss) the aeroplane as well!... 11) Last month I (go) to Scotland.. 12) I'm sorry, John isn't here now. He (go) to the shops.. 13) We (finish) this room last week.. 14) I (finish) my exams finally - I'm so happy!.. 15) Yesterday, I (go) to the library, the post office and the supermarket... 16) I (go) to the supermarket three times this week.. 17) She (live) in London since 1994.. 18) She (live) in London when she was a child.. 19) I (drink) three cups of coffee today.. 20) I (drink) three cups of coffee yesterday..
Unit 5Present Perfect Practice exercises links below:| Choose Past Simple or Present Perfect 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Link #1
Link #2
Link #3
Present Perfect Simple Vs Present Perfect Continuous
Link #1
Present Perfect
Present Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect or Past Simple?
Use criticize in a sentence:
Use recruitment in a sentence:
Use Neutral in a sentence:
Use attendee in a sentence:
Use exhausted in a sentence:
Present Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect or Past Simple?
Use criticize in a sentence:
Use recruitment in a sentence:
Use Neutral in a sentence:
Use attendee in a sentence:
Use exhausted in a sentence:
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