INT D: Why i always go "sssssssssssssssss"

It are important for the subject and verb in sentences to agree. Subject-Verb Agreement sound simple enough, but students continues to have problems. It are putting this rules into practice that make it tricky.

Let's avoid awkward sentences like that ok. 

 Practice:  http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sv_agr.htm
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/grammar/subverag.html
http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/subjectVerbAgree.asp

AW&S- A: The 5 Paragraph Essay..

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/five_par.htm
http://www.studygs.net/fiveparag.htm
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/essaywriting/a/fiveparagraph.htm

The Vancouver Sun Run!

Information about the Sun Run this Sunday! Come out to see the 10-k road race (one of the largest in North American)!
http://www.vancouversun.com/2012sunrun/index.html

Route Map:

INT D: Newspaper Scavenger Hunt

What are the selling points of Morgan Crossing?

Meeting and connecting with your neighbours, hanging out at coffee shops and restaurants, chatting with fellow dog owners, many events: movie nights, resident parties (p.40)

What is being censored in China? A scene in Titanic 3D showing Kate Winslet's breasts (p.24)

How many hours did it take to construct the Lego Titanic? 200 hours (p.6)

What offer is there to go to Barcelona? Air + Fight 2 Nights from $ 839 + taxes & fees $543 (p. 7)

How can you win $1000? Read 24H and answer the question correctly (p.31)

When is the next Canucks game and who are they playing? Tonight-Friday against the L.A. Kings (p.34)

What warning is given to Pisces? Not a good time to travel, expect teh unexpected (p.38)

If I want to watch the Hunger Games in Richmond today, when is the first matinee? When is the last showing in Coquitlam?

Richmond: 12:15

Coquitlam: 10:45 (p.22)

How can I get a free Xbox 360? Activate 2 New Samsung Smartphones with Rogers (p.9)

What is the name of Faber Drive’s new CD? Lost in Paradise (p.30)

What are the 3 main causes of hate crime in Canada?

-Race/ethnicity

-Religion

-Sexual Orientation (p.11)

How does Vancouver Gold describe themselves? Honest, friendly, transparent (p.1)

What are 2 suggestions given about drinking? 

No more than 2 drinks a day or 10 drinks a week for women

No more than 3 drinks a day or 15 drinks a week for me.

Days of the week where no alcohol is consumed.

Zero's the limit when taking medication, driving or pregnant. (p.5)

Does Nicki Minaj receive a positive or negative review? So-so, not completly positive or negative. (p.28)

What are the answers to 9, 21 and 49 Down?    9-see     21- only   49- true (p.38)

What’s the average salary for a Securitas security guard? Averaging $13+ (p.36)

If I want to place an ad in this paper, how do I do it? To advertise, call 604-322-2368 (p.36)

Who looks up to First Lady Michelle Obama? Beyonce (p.24)

What recipes are suggested to deal with leftovers? Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Vegetable Pizza (p.33)

What info session is happening from 3:30-5:00 on April 14^th? To study Hospitality and Business in Switzerland (p.11)

Name 3 “horrifying” places you should avoid:  Deserted highway, mental institution, parking gargage, wherever the in-laws are, redneck-festonned back country, outer space, bathroom, highs school (p.20)

What’s the relationship between Kevin Costner and Princess Diana?

 There was talk of a proposed sequel to The Bodyguard (which Costner starred in with the late Whitney Houston) that would have starred Princess Diana (p.23)

What is 69 cents until April 20^th? How many can be bought at this price? Life Brand Facial Tissues Limit 4 (p.17)

Headline Words:

Penalty box: the place where a hockey player has to sit as punishment for breaking a rule, similar to a "time-out"

Playoffs: In sports, games/series of games played after the regular season by the top competitors.. e.g The Vancouver Canucks are playing in the NHL playoffs right now.

Buzz: what people are talking about right now, i.e. what is popular at the moment

To head back to: to go back to

To push boundaries: To try something new, difficult and challenging

Leftovers: Food remaining from a meal that you will eat for your next meal

Twists: a suprise in a movie plot


Bollywood: The Indian film industry

INT B: Describing a Person

"What does he/she look like?"

-Here is a website that talks about describing a person's physical appearance
 http://justmesuzanne.hubpages.com/hub/ESL-Describing-a-Person
-A short list of physical appearance adjectives
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/grammar/adjectives/appearance/vocab1.html

"What is he/she like?"

A short list of personality adjectives
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/grammar/adjectives/personality/words-for-describing-personality.html

Today in class, we discussed how to say negative things more politely. For example, instead of rude, we can say not very polite and instead of boring, we can say not very interesting. It is important to know which words have a positive (+) or a negative (-) connotation. Be careful with your words!

INT D: Grammar and Hamburgers

What we talked about in class today.. listen and follow along!
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/im-loving-it-grammar.aspx

AW&S- A: Vocab List April 10-13

Please Review:

awkward
to be predisposed to s.t.
jerky (noun/adjective)
to rely on/ to depend on/ to count on s.t./s.o.
smog
to do inventory
a physician
to make a diagnosis
to keep track of s.t.

to bully s.o.
to tease s.o.
to mock s.o
to make fun of s.o.
to laugh at s.o.

a diplomat/diplomacy/ diplomatic
to sink/to float

INT B: Vocab List April 10-13

Please Review:

a relative
to be in one's 20's/30's/40's/50's etc.
Hair: bun/ponytail/pigtails
wrinkles
senior/elderly
tolerant/intolerant
generous/selfish 

to break into a place
a class clown
a teacher's pet
striped
a language barrier

INT D: Vocab List April 10-13

Please Review!:

to back s.o up
to back s.t. up
consecutively = back to back
to yell- to yell at s.o
silly
fascinating
gradually
a marathon
a re-run
a chicken
a coward
to possess/to own
to empathize with s.o - empathy
to envy s.o - envy- envious
to back off
to back away from s.t.

Words from the Newspaper Scavenger Hunt: 
Bollywood: the Indian film industry

INT D: Answers to Tense Revision Worksheet #2 / #3

#2 Simple Past/ Past Continuous
 called
was calling
was waiting
was talking
was making
were actually sleeping
were talking
was drawing
told
mentioned
was cutting
was


#3 Simple Past/ Present Perfect

changed
were
didn't have
weren't
paid
did
were

have changed
have become
have created
have become
have also gotten
have begun
have started

INT D: Stative vs. Active Verbs

Here are two websites with additional explanations and practice... Enjoy!

English Action and State Verbs
Stative and Dynamic Verbs

AW&S: Cause and Effect Essays

This is a useful website that deals with CAUSE & EFFECT essays. It explains different organizational methods, some language we went over in class and also a sample essay "Effects of Watching Too Much TV"
http://www.buowl.boun.edu.tr/students/types%20of%20essays/Cause%20and%20effect%20Essay.htm

Weekend Homework (Due on Wednesday- extended): Using your essay plan from Friday, write a 4-5 paragraph short essay discussing one of these topics:
 1-The causes or repercussions of student cheating in school
 2-The principal causes of problems in relationships
 3-The reasons for insomnia
 4-The causes or effects of bullying
 5-The short-term/long-term effects of travelling abroad/overseas
 6-The results of strict parenting

*If you want inspiration to do #6, read this: Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior (An excerpt from a 2011 book 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother' that has gotten a lot of buzz)

INT B: Charlie Chaplin- Simple Present vs. Present Continuous

Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889- December 25, 1977) was a famous English comic actor, most famous duing the silent film era. He had a very distinct personality and was very creative and influential. Today, he continues to be celebrated as one of the greats in film. 

Watch the following clip from the film Modern Times....

 While you watch....

1) Write down as many nouns as you  can
 2) Come up with 8 sentences about the clip
                  4 using SIMPLE PRESENT
                  4 using PRESENT CONTINUOUS