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Grammar - Complex Sentence (Monday; 2/3)

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K: Remember what simple and compound clauses are. U: Understand the difference between clauses. D: Write down the complex sentences.   Words of the Day 1. complex 2. dependent   Let's Begin! Do you remember what a simple sentence is? What about a compound sentence? Today, we are learning the last sentence BUT BEFORE THAT let's watch this. Main clause - A complete sentence/A simple sentence. Dependent clause - An incomplete sentence and will have a subordinating conjunction. What happens when we combined a main clause and dependent clause together? Complex Sentence - A combination of main clause and dependent clause. Example: 1. Since Ms Farah bought a whole box of My Little Pony Skullpanda , she was very happy . 2. Yusuf was lying on the floor because he was tired from playing in the Cempaka Court . 3. " If you need help , call me ." Zachary said to Claire while flexing his arm . Can you think of any other complex sentences?   Task 1 You will receive a cute li...
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Comprehension - Predict the Story (Thursday; 26/2)

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K: Predict a story from a book cover. U: Identify different genres and list characteristics. D: Present our version of the story.   Words of the Day 1. Predict 2. Characteristic   Let's Begin! Don't forget to write your name, day and date at the top of your page. Write the meaning of the WoD too.  Do you remember these 3: 1. Genre -  a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content 2. Setting -  the time and place of the action of a literary, dramatic, or cinematic work 3. Characteristic -  a distinguishing trait, quality, or property Can you guess Aladdin's genre?    Task 1  Write the day and date in your English notebook.  By using the content in the 'Getting Started' box, answer Question 1 in your English notebook. Just write your answers.   
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Grammar - Direct and Reported Speech (Monday; 23/2)

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K: Recap about direct and reported speech. U: Remember the rules about reported speech. D: Discuss and convert speeches.   Words of the Day 1. Announce 2. Chariot   Let's Begin! Each of you will receive a nice worksheet. Don't forget to write your name, day, and date on it. Do you remember what direct speech and reported speech are?  Can you identify the difference between the two speeches?   Task 1 In groups of three, do Question 1b together. Read the instructions carefully. Ensure that everyone has told their part and retold the same part to another partner. You have 15 minutes for this task.   Task 2 In your English notebook, answer Question 1c to 2b. Read the instructions carefully. You do not need to write the questions; just write your answers.   You have 20 minutes for this task.  
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Composition - Writing Proper Topic Sentences (Thursday; 12/2)

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K: Remember the use of conjunctions. U: Understand how to create topic sentences. D: Write the topic sentences and conclusion.   Words of the Day 1. Pressure 2. Practice   Let's Begin! Take out your 'Should There Be Homework?' essay. By now, you only have at least your introduction written and marked. Now, let's watch the last video. Before we write, do you remember what conjunctions are?   Task 1 With your recent essay, continue writing it by adding at least 2 topic sentences and end it with a conclusion. For those disagreeing that there should be homework:   For those agreeing that there should be homework: For the conclusion, the tips are: 1. Start the paragraph with 'In conclusion...' and then continue by agreeing or disagreeing with the main topic. 2. Add another fact about your topic to end your essay. 3. Don't forget to write the word count at the bottom right of your essay. 
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Comprehension - Pyramus and Thisbe (Monday; 9/2)

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K: Know what a play script is. U: Understand what the play script is about. D: Answer questions based on the play script.   Words of the Day 1. Tyrant 2. Theme   Let's Begin! Do you know what a play script is? A written version of a play or other dramatic composition . In lieu of Valentines Day,   we are doing to read a play script about Pyramus and Thisbe from A Midsummer Night's Dream.   Little details about this play: 1. Pyramus and Thisbe were childhood friends but enemy families. 2. As adults, they love each other but cannot be together. 3. They talked to each other through a cracked wall in their houses. 4. They plan to meet under the mulberry tree. 5. Thisbe fled from a lioness, leaving her cloak. 6. Pyramus saw the cloak and thought Thisbe died. 7. Pyramus committed suicide out of heartbreak. 8. Thisbe found his corpse and got sad. 9. She killed herself out of heartbreak. 10. The mulberry is now red because of their blood. Now, let's watch this short play! ...
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Composition - Writing a Proper Introduction (Thursday; 5/2)

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K: Know the main idea of our topic. U: Understand the use of simple sentences in an essay. D: Write a proper introduction.   Words of the Day 1. Counter 2. Valid   Let's Begin! Do you remember your mind map? Have you written your draft from last week? With your draft, do you have enough valid reasons?  Every reason needs: 1. A counter-argument - Have a 'debate' that goes against the reason. 2. Facts - Reason will be better, stronger, and more valid with actual resource.    Task 1 Once you have your draft ready, let's write an introduction!  What does the introduction have? 1. Indent - finger-spacing 2. A rhetorical question 3. Meaning of main idea 4. Your opinion (without using 1st POV)     
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Composition - Make a Plan (Thursday; 29/1)

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K: Brainstorm our topic. U: Understand the main idea of each topic sentence. D: Make a mind map of our topic.   Words of the Day 1. Homework 2. Valid   Let's Begin! Do you remember what a persuasive writing is? How about the features of a persuasive text? Today, you're going to plan your topic.   Task 1 In seated pairs, brainstorm and plan ideas for today's topic, 'Should There Be School Homework?' While you discuss, check: 1) Do you and your partner have the same/different ideas? 2) Is your sentence short and simple? 3) What are your reasons for each main idea? Are they valid reasons?  You have 20 minutes for this task.   
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