Grammar - 2.1 Making Headlines (Tuesday; 19/9) (Wednesday; 20/9)
K: Analyze headlines.
U: Identify language techniques.
D: Make up catchy headlines.
Words of the Day
1. Headlines
2. Summary
Task 1
Please refer to pages 45-46 in your learner's book. Write today's day and date in your Grammar book.
Let's look at Set 1 together! Answer all of Set 1 and write only your answers in your learner's book.
You have 20 minutes for this task.
Do you remember active and passive voices?
Active - Subject + Verb + Object (SVO)
Example - Ken (subject) is riding (verb) a horse. (object)
Passive - Object + Verb + Subject (OVS)
Example - Ms Farah (object) is being chased (verb) by Mrs Choo. (subject)
Do you remember compound and complex sentences?
Compound - A combination of 2 or more main clauses in a sentence. They use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) as connectives.
Example - My car broke down so I went home.
Complex - A combination of 1 main clause and 1 or more subordinate clauses in a sentence. If the subordinate clause starts first, put the comma before continuing with the main clause.
Whenever I'm bored, I play Pokémon to pass the time.
Task 2
Please refer to pages 46 to 47 in your learner's book. Answer all of Set 2 and write your answers in your Grammar book.
You have 30 minutes for this task.
Sample Answers for Set 2:
ReplyDelete2a. (Open-ended. Choose any headline from Set 1. 1 for statement. 1 for question. 1 for command.)
2b. No. Headlines use simple sentences to make an impact / Headlines don't use compound or complex sentences.
2c. Active voice - Teen awarded Nobel Prize!
Passive voice - City struck by tornado.
(Write another example of headlines that use active and passive voices)
2d. (Open-ended. Make sure the headline is related to the news summary. Use simple sentences. Can use exclamation or question marks.)