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K: Know the definition of report writing. U: Understand the features of report writing. D: Identify the features in a report. Words of the Day 1. Present tense 2. Formal English Non-Chronological Report Please refer your textbook, page 43 for today's lesson. A  non - chronological report  is a text which isn't written in time order. They are normally  non -fiction texts which give information on a particular subject or event, without referring to the order in which things happen. There are 7 features of report writing: Quick note: Passive sentence is when the  subject is acted on by the object. Passive sentence is where object is written first, then subject. Examples: Bananas (object) are adored by monkeys (subject) . The money (object) was counted by the cashier (subject) . The squirrel (object) was chased by the dog (subject) . You can refer to the orange box below as the skeleton to create your report. Can you identify the features in this report from text...

K: Know the definition of commas. U: Understand the rules of commas. D: Identify the placement of commas in sentences. Words of the Day 1. Punctuation 2. Pause Commas While a period ends a sentence, a comma indicates a smaller break . Some writers think of a comma as a soft pause—a punctuation mark that separates words, clauses, or ideas within a sentence. Examples: 1. Despite the stomachache he is having right now, Harvish still wants to eat the slice of cake that is in front of him. 2. "I would love to go, but I don't want to," Aaron said bluntly. 3. Since Priyanka saved up all her allowance money, she could now buy that favourite doll she had an eye on. Remember the Rules of Commas? This can be found in your textbook, page 63. Task Time Please refer to your workbook, page 31 for today's task. Please write your answers in the workbook with a pencil. Don't forget to write the day and date! Exit Task Please click here or type joinmyquiz.com to test your knowledge ...

K: Know the format of the report. U: Understand the context of the report. D: Answer questions. Words of the Day 1. Adventurer 2. Suspended The Golden Ticket to Outer Space Please refer to your textbook, pages 40-41 for today's lesson. Do you remember the features of a report writing? Can you identify the features in this report? Type your answers in the chat! (Hint: the features can be found in your textbook, page 43) Task Time Please refer to your textbook, page 41 for today's lesson. As homework only do Part A. Write the questions and your answers in your Comprehension book. Don't forget to write the day and date. This is due this Thursday (3/12). Do submit it in Week 15 English Assignment section. As exit task , let's discuss Part B Question 1 together. Do type your answers in the chatbox or comment section below.

K: Know the elements of traditional tale. U: Understand how to write a traditional tale. D: Do a draft of our traditional tale. Words of the Day 1. Fable 2. Imagery Let's Recap! 1. Characterization 2. Settings 3. Plot 4. Theme 5. Style 6. Tone 7. Point of View Do you remember the task where you have to find a traditional tale of your culture? What is the summary of the story and what are its moral values? Look at how 'Grandmother Spider: A Cherokee Tale' is written Please refer to your textbook, pages 74-75 for today's lesson. Do you see how the story is being drafted? Now it's your turn to make a draft of your own version of your culture's traditional tale! Homework Task Please refer to your textbook, page 75 for your homework.  In your Composition book, answer these questions as your draft. Since this is a draft, there is no word limit. Remember: a draft should be short and straight to the point. This is due next Tuesday (1/12). Please take pictures of your w...

K: Know the context of the story. U: Understand the moral values of the story. D: Summarize the story. Words of the Day 1. Bellowed 2. Jiffy A Tale from China Please refer to your textbook, pages 60-61 for today's lesson. What is this story about? What are the moral values in this traditional tale? Task Time Please refer to page 61 for today's task.  Write your answers in the textbook. Time to think! Why do you think the Wizard will only answer three questions and no more? Type your answers in the chatbox or comment section below :)

K: Know the definition of commas. U: Understand the use of commas. D: Create sentences using commas. Words of the Day 1. Main Clause 2. Subordinate Clause Commas Please refer to your textbook, page 63 for today's lesson. There are many ways to use a comma, as referred to the orange box below: Can you think of 1 more example  for each category? Write your answers in either the chatbox or comment section of this blog! Homework Time In your Grammar book, do Part B which is creating a table just like the one above. Copy the categories.  For each category, create 2 sentences. You can either find the different uses of comma from fictional books or you can create your own! This is due this Friday (27/11). Do take pictures of your work and submit them in the Schoology Assignment section. Exit Task Click here to test your knowledge!

K: Know the tales and legends of our culture. U: Understand the purpose of tales and legends. D: Find a tale or legend of our culture. Words of the Day 1. Fable 2. Unusual Tales and Legends Please refer to your teextbook, pages 58-59 for today's lesson. Task Time Please refer to page 59 for this task.  Use a pencil to write your answers in the textbook. Features of Traditional Tales and Legends Exit Task What did you learn today? Type your reflection in the chatbox or comment section in the blog post below!

K: Know the definition of traditional tale. U: Understand the elements of traditional tale. D: Identifying the traditional tales. Words of the Day 1. Traditional 2. Myth Recap Time Do you still remember the 5 plot sequences? 1. Exposition/Introduction -  Introduces the characters, scenes, and parts of the story. 2. Rising action - Slowly builds up tension or problems and introduces conflict. 3. Climax - The most intense part/moment of the story. 4. Falling action - Problem is slowly being solved. The story is almost ending. 5. Resolution/Ending - Problem is often solved. Story ends. What is Traditional Tale? A traditional tale is a story that's been told and repeated for many years until it becomes well-known and embedded in the culture. These narratives are also called 'fairy stories' or 'fairy tales', especially when they involve magical elements. A lot of traditional tales have different versions. Sometimes these versions are created to make it appropriate for ma...

K: Know how to read a passage clearly. U: Understand the context of the story. D: Answer questions. Words of the Day 1. Traditional story. 2. Divine Hansel and Gretel Please refer to your workbook, pages 28-29 for today's lesson. Now, let's discuss the story. Remember to write your answers in the chatbox! 1. What is this story about? 2. Since Hansel and Gretel is a traditional tale, can you guess which country this tale is originated from? 3. There are many endings of this story. In your opinion, what is the ending of Hansel and Gretel? Task Time Please refer to your workbook, pages 28-29 for today's lesson. Write your answers in the workbook. Don't forget to write in complete sentences.

K: Know the definition of a narrative story. U: Understand the features of a narrative essay. D: Create a continuation of a story. Words of the Day 1. Fiction 2. Suspense Narrative Writing You can refer to your textbook, page 24 for today's lesson. Narrative writing is a type of writing that tells a story. It is usually fictional and involves a lot of creative thinking in order for the writer to bring the story and characters to life. 5 Features of Narrative Writing 1. Setting: Helps the reader to imagine where and when it happened. 2. Characters: The people, animals, or even objects in the story. 3. Problem: The conflict or issue that goes wrong. 4. Suspense: Gives the reader excitement or anxiety to know what happens further in the story. 5. Resolution/Ending: How the problem was solved or how the story ended. Task Time In 5 minutes, create 1-2 paragraphs that is continued from this situation:    Liliana walked around the dark alley. Her heart raced. Her hands cupped close t...

K: Know the context of the story. U: Understand the questions. D: Answer questions. Words of the Day 1. Savoured 2. Civilization All Summer in a Day Please refer to your textbook, pages 20-21 for today's lesson. Let's read together a story about living in another planet! What do you think this story is about? Does this story use speech marks? If you were in their shoes, do you think you would like to live in Venus? Task Time Please refer to your textbook, page 21 for today's homework. Do only Part A! Remember to write your questions and answers in your Comprehension book. This is due next Tuesday (17/11). Remember, unless the question requires you to give short answers, you must give your answer in full sentences. Exit Task How do you feel about today's lesson? How do you feel today in general? Share your thoughts and feelings with the class!

K: Know the definition of pronouns. U: Understand the use of pronouns. D: Fill in the blanks to its correct pronouns. Words of the Day 1. Pronoun 2. They Pronouns You can refer to your textbook, page 62 for today's lesson. Pronouns are words that are  mainly used  to replace a noun in a sentence. T here are  several different types  of   pronouns in the English language , each one of these has a particular purpose in the sentence. Pronouns are used to avoid repetition and even give a better understanding of a context without confusion. There are 2 types of pronouns: 1. Personal Pronouns 2. Possessive Pronouns Personal Pronouns Fun fact: Did you know that the 'they' pronoun can also be used to a person whose gender is not specified? If you want to talk about someone and you want to make their gender a mystery, the 'they' pronoun can be used for this! Possessive Pronouns Remember:  Possessive pronouns are never spelled with apostrophes! Task Time You can ref...

K: Know the writing format of a playscript. U: Understand the difference between a playscript and a comic. D: Do a simple playscript from a comic. Words of the Day 1. Playscript 2. Plot bunny Let's Recap 5 Features of Playscript 1. Characters - The people/animals/animated objects of the story. 2. Dialogues - Spoken words from characters. Does not use speech marks. 3. Stage Directions - Actions of the characters. 4. Acts (plot) - Scenes (setting) - Act is the plot sequence. Scene is the time and place of story. 5. Narrator - The person who tells the story. Has dialogues of their own. Plot Sequence (Act) Act 1 is exposition/introduction -  Introduces the characters, scenes, and parts of the story. Act 2 is rising action - Slowly builds up tension or problems and introduces conflict. Act 3 is climax - The most intense part/moment of the story. Act 4 is falling action - Problem is slowly being solved. The story is almost ending. Act 5 resolution/ending - Problem is often solved. Story ...

K: Know the features of playscript. U: Understand the plot sequence. D: Write dialogues for a comic strip. Words of the Day 1. Dialogue 2. Speech marks Let's Recap! 5 Features of Playscript 1. Characters - The people/animals/animated objects of the story. 2. Dialogues - Spoken words from characters. Does not use speech marks. 3. Stage Directions - Actions of the characters. 4. Acts (plot) - Scenes (setting) - Act is the plot sequence. Scene is the time and place of story. 5. Narrator - The person who tells the story. Has dialogues of their own. Plot Sequence (Act) Act 1 is exposition/introduction -  Introduces the characters, scenes, and parts of the story. Act 2 is rising action - Slowly builds up tension or problems and introduces conflict. Act 3 is climax - The most intense part/moment of the story. Act 4 is falling action - Problem is slowly being solved. The story is almost ending. Act 5 resolution/ending - Problem is often solved. Story ends. Can be either a 5-act or 3-act. C...

K: Know how to answer questions. U: Understand the kennings in the poem. D: Answer Part A. Words of the Day 1. Kenning 2. Anthology The Poem Please refer to your textbook, page 48. This poem shows how we use words all the time and in different ways and for different reasons. What do you think this poem is about? Is there a rhyming pattern to this poem? Can you identify some kennings in this poem? Task Time Please refer to your textbook, page 49. Don't forget to write the questions and answers in your Comprehension book! In the meantime, you can write your answers in your textbook while we discuss together.