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K: Know the use of connectives. U: Identify connectives and modal verbs in passages. D: Write our own sentences using connectives and modal verbs. Words of the Day 1. Connectives 2. Modal verbs Let's begin! Please refer to page 146 in your learner book. Prepare your Grammar book. Connectives - a word or phrased used to link other sentences, words, or clauses. Task Time 1 Please refer to page 147 in your learner book. Write down only your answers for set 1 in your Grammar book. Do you remember this balanced report in 5.6? Use this passage to answer 1a. For 1b, only rewrite the sentences with their connectives. For 1c, write your own balanced statements by choosing 3 connectives of your choice. Each sentence will have its own connective. Task Time 2 Please refer to pages 147-148 in your learner book. Write only your answers for Set 2 in your Grammar book.  For 2a and 2b, please refer to the balanced report in 5.6 again. The word 'should' is also a modal verb. For 2c, rewr...

K: Know the definition of connectives. U: Understand the use of subordinating connectives. D: Do a sentence for each chosen subordinating connective. Words of the Day 1. Connective 2. Conjunction Connectives A connective is  a word or phrase whose function is to link other sentences or phrases. Remember FANBOYS ? Remember: A connective is used to connect sentences and phrases, so a connective is mostly always in the middle of a sentence (with some exceptions like 'As' and 'If'). Task Time In your textbook, page 31, do Part C. If you forgot your textbook, do type your answers in the comment below or in the chat during our online class.  Extend the simple sentences below by using one of these connectives. that     so     because     if     as 1. Tigers are fast. 2. We will go to the sports shop. 3. She wore a dress. 4. I will go. 5. That hat was big. Exit Task Click on this link or type joinmyquiz.com to start testin...

K: Investigate the main idea in paragraphs. U: Understand the purpose of connectives. D: Explore the connection between chapters. Words of the Day 1. Connectives 2. Paragraph Let's Begin! Refer to page 112 in your learner's book and prepare your Comprehension book by writing today's day and date. For the purpose of connectives, write the list in your Comprehension book. You have 10 minutes. Purpose of Connecti ves 1. Comparing -  Shows comparison between something. 2. Contrasting - Shows the difference between something. 3. Sequencing - Shows the order in which things happen. 4. Adding - Shows an addition of something. 5. Cause and Effect - Shows the result or reason of something. Task 1 Refer to page 113 in your learner's book.   Write either a list, or draw a table or mind map to answer Set 2a. You have 10 minutes for this task. Task 2 Refer to pages 112 to 113 and pages 104 to 106 in your learner's book.  For Set 1b and 1c, use your favourite storybook or a novel...

K: Know the differences of 2 types of connectives. U: Understand the word order in sentences. D: Write sentences with the correct connective.   Words of the Day 1. Verb 2. Connective   Let's Begin! Open to page 145 in your workbook. Write today's day and date on the top of the page. Do you remember the 2 types of connectives? 1. Coordinating connectives - FANBOYS 2. Subordinating connectives - once, if, when, also, although, as well as, in order that--anything that are not FANBOYS Task 1 Individually, do Focus 1. Read the instructions carefully and write your answers in your workbook. Make sure your spelling is correct and your writing is neat. You have 10 minutes for this task. Task 2 In pairs, do Practice 2. You are to do the task with your assigned seating partner. Remember: Read the instructions carefully. You have 15 minutes for this task. Task 3 With your chosen peers (max 3 per group), do Challenge 3. Make sure your handwriting is legible (can be read) and is n...

K: Explore paragraphs and chapters. U: Understand the use of connectives. D:Use connectives in our paragraphs. Words of the Day 1. Paragraph 2. Connective Let's begin! Please refer to page 112 in your learner book.   Task Time Please refer to page 113 in your learner book. Please write only your answers for questions a to c in your Composition book. For questions b to c, you can choose to use a book from school or one of your favourite books. Once done, submit your work to Ms Farah. For CH, submit your pictured/scanned work in the discussion room: 6 Aestas

K: Investigate the main idea in paragraphs. U: Understand the purpose of connectives. D: Explore the connection between chapters. Words of the Day 1. Connectives 2. Paragraph Let's Begin! Refer to page 112 in your learner's book and prepare your Grammar book by writing today's day and date. Purpose of Connecti ves 1. Comparing -  Shows comparison between something. 2. Contrasting - Shows the difference between something. 3. Sequencing - Shows the order in which things happen. 4. Adding - Shows an addition of something. 5. Cause and Effect - Shows the result or reason of something. Task 1 Refer to page 113 in your learner's book. Write either a list, or draw a table or mind map to answer Set 2a. You have 10 minutes for this task. Task 2 Refer to pages 112 to 113 and pages 104 to 106 in your learner's book.  For Set 1b and 1c, use your favourite storybook or a novel of your choice. Write all your answers in your Grammar book. You have 30 minutes for this task.

K: Identify the if clause in sentences. U: Understand connectives to link steps in instructions. D: Write complex sentences with more than one connective. Words of the Day 1. Connective 2. Subordinate connectives Let's Begin! Refer to page 224 in your learner book. Write today's day and date in your Grammar. Task 1 Please refer to pages 224-225 in your learner book. Do all of Set 1. Only write your answers in your Grammar book. You have 30 minutes to answer this task. Do you remember what a conditional clause is? For 1a, use the instructional essay from 8.5. For 1a, list down 2 if clauses from the instructional essay. Task 2 Please refer to pages 225-226 in your learner book. Do Set 2a to 2d. Only write your answers in your Grammar book. You have 30 minutes to answer this task. Sequence - To show a particular order (123 or ABC). Clarity - To show the specific order (MUST do Step 1 before Step 2). For 2a, create 3 sentences. Each sentence but have 2 connectives to show either...

K: Know where to add a comma to the sentence. U: Understand  how to identify the subordinating connectives in a sentence. D: Change the word order in a sentence. Words of the Day 1. Subordinating clause 2. Connective Subordinating Connectives Please refer to textbook page 103.   Task Time Please refer to textbook page 103. Please do Part A, Part B, and Part C in your Grammar book. Remember: Write just the questions and answers. Example: Part A 1. As long as he was in his cage, Custard felt safe. Part B 1. He kept on laughing even though she had stopped tickling him. Part C 1. Hareez will play Among Us with Reeqhan once he finishes his homework.

K: Know the different features of narrative. U: Investigate using connectives according to purpose. D: Explore paragraphs and different sentence types. Words of the Day 1. Unless 2. Concession Let's begin! Please refer to page 181 in your learner book.  Write the day and date in your Grammar book. Do you remember what connectives are? It is  a word or phrase whose function is to link other  linguistic  units. There are many purposes of connectives: 1. Add information - Bring up similarities in ideas. Example: in addition, also. 2. Mark a contrast - Bring up differences in ideas. Example: however, that being said. 3. Show cause and effect - Explain why something happened. Example: because of this, as a result 4. Show purpose - Helps audience focus on main ideas. Example: so that, so 5. Provide example - To give example. Example: for example, in particular. 6. Give a reason - Provide reasoning. Example: because, since 7. Set a condition - Shows possibilities. Example: ...

K: Compare two places using facts and opinions. U: Understand connectives. D: Write a convincing summary using facts, opinions, and connectives. Words of the Day 1. Constellation 2. Connectives Please refer to page 128 in your learner book. Task Time 1 Please refer to pages 128 - 129 in your learner book. Write only your answers in your Grammar book.  Please answer all Set 1 questions. Task Time 2 Please refer to pages 130 - 131 in your learner book. Write only your answers in your Grammar book. Please answer 2a and 2b. Homework Please refer to page 130 - 131 in your learner book. Please answer question 2c in your Grammar book. This is due next Monday (22/11). Please write this in your Homework Journal: Grammar. 5.1 Q2c. Due: Monday (22/11) For 6 Aestas, please submit your scanned/pictured works in your discussion room.