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Grammar - 1.6 Short and Long Sentences (Thursday; 8/9) (Friday; 9/9)

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K: Explore sentence types and sentence length. U: Understand the effect of a writer's choice of long or short sentences. D: Extend sentences using phrases. Words of the Day 1. Phrase 2. Sentence Let's Begin! Please refer to page 24 in your learner's book. Write today's day and date in your Grammar book. A sentence has 3 types: 1. Statement -   a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing. 2. Command -  give an authoritative or peremptory order. 3. Question -  a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information. Task 1 Please refer to page 24 in your learner's book. You are not required to write anything in your Grammar book yet, but you can write your opinions and discussions of Set 1a in your learner's book. Take 5 minutes to discuss your answers. Task 2 Please refer to page 24 in your learner's book. Answer Set 1a and Set 1b and write your answers in your Grammar book. You have 20 minutes to write your answers. Task 3 Please r...

Spelling - Set 2 (Wednesday; 7/9)

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K: Know how to spell Set 2 words. U: Understand the definition of Set 2 words. D: Write a sentence for each Set 2 word. Let's Begin! Prepare your Grammar/S&D book and write today's day and date. List down the Set 2 numbers with a pen. Task 1 (Spelling) While the spelling is in place, ensure that you are on Voice Level 0 which means no talking. Once you are done with the spelling, just show a thumbs-up for 3 seconds and wait patiently for the next word. For every error, you must rewrite it 3 times after we've checked. Task 2 (Definition) Using a dictionary or your learner's book, write the formal definition for each word. Even if you know the word, you must write down the definition from a dictionary. You have 20 minutes for this task. Task 3 (Sentence Creation) Create a sentence for each of the Set 2 words. Ensure that your sentence is at least 5 words long. Be creative in your sentence! You have 20 minutes for this task.

Composition - 1.4 Write a Short Prologue (Monday; 5/9)

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K: Remember the context of the book of our choice. U: Understand the features of a prologue. D: Write a short prologue of a book of our choice. Words of the Day 1. Flashback 2. Foreshadow Let's Begin Please refer to page 19 in your learner's book. Write today's day and date in your Composition book. Task 1 Please refer to pages 19-20 in your learner's book. Answer Set 1 which consists of writing your own prologue of a book of your choice. You are to write your essay by using either a black or blue pen. The word limit is 200-250 words. The time limit is 30 minutes. Task 2 Please refer to page 20 in your learner's book. Once your work has been written, take 10 minutes to read your partner's work and have your work be read by same partner.

Comprehension - 1.5 White Bears (Friday; 2/9) (Tuesday; 6/9) (Wednesday; 7/9)

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K: Know the details of an extract. U: Identify the answers based on evidences from the text. D: Discuss with a partner on the context of the extract. Words of the Day 1. Blizzard 2. Peddler Let's Begin! Please refer to pages 21 to 22 in your learner book. Write today's day and date in your Comprehension book. You have 5 minutes to read and understand the text. Highlight or underline any word or phrase that catches your attention. Task 1 Please refer to pages 22 to 23 in your learner's book. Answer Set 1 and write only your answers in your Comprehension book. You are allowed to discuss with your partner for the answers. You have 30 minutes for this task.

Grammar - 1.3 Focus on Technique (Thursday; 1/9) (Friday; 2/9)

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K: Identify the difference between hyphen and dash. U: Understand purposes of short sentence and long sentence. D: Discuss with a partner about an author's writing techniques. Words of the Day 1. First-person POV 2. Third-person POV Let's Begin! Please refer to page 17  in your learner's book. Prepare your Grammar book and write today's day and date. You are to write down the functions of short sentence and long sentence. Short sentence: 1. To create tension. 2. To grab attention of reader to some details. 3. To present sudden events. 4. To summarize ideas. Long sentence: 1. To develop tension. 2. To get vivid descriptions. 3. To investigate an argument, idea, or fact thoroughly. Task 1 In your Grammar book, write only your answers for Set 1. Discuss with your fellow partner or groupmates in order to find the answers. Your answers may be similar or different depending on the discussion. Refer to pages 12 and 13 of the East prologue to find your answers. You have 30 mi...

Comprehension - 1.2 Delve into Detail (Tuesday; 30/8) (Thursday; 1/9)

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K : Identify relevant details. U:Understand the mood and how its created. D: Work with prefixes and word origins. Words of the Day 1. Fiction 2. Suspense Let's  Begin! Please refer to page 14 in your learner's book. Prepare your Comprehension book and write today's day and date. The passage can be found in pages 12 to 13. Task 1 Please refer to pages 15 to 16 in your learner's book. Do all of Set 1.  Only write your answers in your Comprehension book. Do not forget to label your answers accordingly. Please check your spelling, punctuation and capitalization. You have 30 minutes to answer. Once done, check your answers before submitting to Ms Farah.

Spelling - Set 1 (Monday; 29/8)

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K: Know how to spell Set 1 words. U: Understand the definition of Set 1 words. D: Create a sentence using Set 1 words. Let's Begin! Prepare your Grammar/S&D book and write today's day and date. Write down the numbers of Set 1 by using your pen. Task 1 (Spelling) Prepare your Grammar/S&D book and write today's day and date. Write down the numbers of Set 1 by using your pen. While the spelling is in place, ensure that you are on Voice Level 0 which means no talking. Once you are done with the spelling, just show a thumbs-up for 3 seconds and wait patiently for the next word. Task 2 (Definition) Using a dictionary, write the formal definition for each word. Even if you know the word, you must write down the definition from a dictionary. You have 20 minutes for this task. Task 3 (Sentence Creation) Create a sentence for each of the Set 1 word. Ensure that your sentence is at least 5 words long. Be creative in your sentence! You have 20 minutes for this task.