Grammar: 7.10 Using Language (Tuesday; 25/1) (Wednesday; 26/1)
K: Understand a plain words version of a Shakespeare extract.
U: Identify and appreciate the effect of figurative language.
D: Work with colons and semicolons appropriately.
Words of the Day
1. Simile
2. Colon
Let's Begin!
Please refer to page 200 in your learner book. Prepare your Grammar book with today's day and date.
Task 1
Please refer to pages 200-201 in your learner book. Answer all of Set 1 and only write your answers in your Grammar book.
Task 2
Please refer to pages 202-203 in your learner book. Answer all of Set 2 and write only your answers in your Grammar book.
For 6 Autumnus CH, please submit your work in the discussion room.
Sample Answers:
ReplyDeleteSet 1
1a1. Version 2 because the words used are straight to the point and less confusing.
1a2. Version 2 is more modern is the style of speaking is less formal, and words and phrases used aren't using figurative languages.
1a3. I prefer Version 1 because it has a nice flow and the use of figurative language makes the sentence fun to read.
1b1. 'like Arion on the dolphin's back'.
1b2. It gives the image of Arion being saved by the dolphin.
1c. What should I do in Illyria? My brother is in heaven. But perhaps he hasn't drowned after all: what do you think, sailors?
1d. By chance
Set 2
2a1. Jeremiah has only one thing on his mind: soccer.
2a3. Archim tasted strong flavours in the drink: mint and lemon.
2b. To introduce new speakers so that actors know their parts.
2c. It emphasizes her asking the sailors about her brother.
2d1. The crossword winners were D. Davids, class 6C; R. Rutti, class 6B; and B.Derdryver, class 6F.
2d2. My mother believes in sensible exercises; namely, walking and running.
2d3. Francois is a talented singer; he has won a gold medal.
2e. The semicolon joins two closely related main clauses without a connective - in this case to explain why he knows the area well.
2f. (Combine at least 1 long sentence but make sure the main clauses are related to one another).