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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Independent task 2

 4 ''ing'' words 

  • Listening to the two people talk, he heard them talk about him. 
  • Watching tv, his favorite tv show came on. 
  • Running away, he managed to escape the cops
  • Moving the car, He crashed into another car 

4 ''W'' words 

  • Concerned about his family, he locked up the house.
  • Delighted about his meal, he jumped up.
  • Excited about his party, he invited all his friends.
  • Committed to his learning, he sat by his self 

Correct punctuation.

Emerging from the depth, the Monster sought its new prey.

When the baking was complete, the ovens were cleaned thoroughly.

Committed to improving their routine, the dancers trained daily.

Overpowered by the wave, the Swimmers were swept off their feet.

Analyzing the situation, the Commander decided the hill route was best.

While we were watching the experiment, the paper ignited.

Hoping to improve his score, Matthew studied his timetables daily.

With their friends and family watching, the students took to the stage.

Undaunted by the work, the Builders pushed on to repair the house.


Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Write that essay 3

 The Power sentence 

If you waffle a lot, try starting your sentence with a power statement of 12 words or less.

Example: 

  • money is the route of all evil.
  • What is right, isn't always popular.
  • Hard work leads to positive results.
  • Leadership is the key to a good team.
  • Good work leads to good results
  • The key to success is through learning 


The 'Red, White and Blue' sentence style when you have several ideas to convey about a topic.

Examples:
  • Successful students are focused, hard-working and punctual.
  • The earth's key resources are clean air, fresh water, and natural environments.
  • Sunshine water and friends make for a perfect weekend adventure.

Thursday, June 17, 2021

The 'ing' & 'ed' sentence

Use the 'ing' version of the verb e.g to run-ing 

Remember the rule: When you finish the you-ing phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.

Some-ing words - listening watching running, realizing, emerging, grasping, speaking, eating.

Sentence examples- 

  • Listening to the two people talk, he heard them talk about him. 
  • Watching tv, his favorite tv show came on. 
  • Running away, he managed to escape the cops
  • Moving the car, He crashed into another car 

The 'ed' sentence

Use the 'ed' version of the verb e.g to jog-jogged. This makes for a punchy start to your sentence.

Remember the rule: When you finish the you-ing phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.

'ed' words- Frustrated, concerned, Excited, determined, surprised, concerned, delighted, ended,

  • Frustrated at the people, he shook his head
  • Concerned about his family, he locked up the house.
  • Delighted about his meal, he jumped up.
  • Excited about his party, he invited all his friends.
  • Committed to his learning, he sat by his self 

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

English Independent tasks

 

  • Interestingly, Bob found a cool coin.

  • Suddenly, a big storm came.

  • Surprisingly Jared came to school on time. 

  • Remarkably, I finished my work on time.


  • Over the bridge, there was a troll

  • Under the bridge, there was Jared

  • Up in the sky, there were stars.

  • Near the field, there was a fight.

 

  • Silently, the cat stalks its prey.

  • In 1975, a high school was finally built in Hornby.

  • Amongst the papers, I found my homework.

  • Anxiously, I awaited my test results.

  • Fortunately, the kai today was something good.

  • About twenty years ago, a law was passed that changed everything.

  • Often, the things we say and the things we mean are two different things.

  • Cautiously, he knocked on the principal's door and waited for a reply.

Write that essay sentences

 The 'W' Sentence - makes the sentence sound thoughtful and knowledgeable. 

Remember the rule: Not every 'W' word works as a sentence starter. Remember to put the comma in when the parts affected by your 'W' word are finished.

Examples - When, While, Where, What, Whilst, With, Who, Whereas

  • Whilst the class was eating, I read a book.
  • Where you like chocolate, others prefer candy
  • Who looked like my dog, wasn't 
  • When we walked home, he said bye to his friend 
  • What I thought looked like a BMW, Was a Ferrari

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Write that Essay

 The Adverb sentence:

Adverbs describe verbs. E.g surprisingly, confusingly, firstly, remarkably, often.

Adverbs sentence starters add interest or intrigue to our work.

Remember the rule: when you start a sentence with an adverb, place a comma after the adverb then write the rest of the sentence.

Exaple-Accidentally, Shockingly, Concerningly, Excitedly, Significantly, Similary, Simply.

  • Simply, I added the milk to the batter
  • Shocking, The lunch today was served hot.
  • Accidentally, Mike fell into the bush.
  • Interestingly, Bob found a cool coin.
  • Suddenly, a big storm came.
  • Surprisingly Jared came to school on time. 
  • Remarkably, I finished my work on time.
  • Academically, he did well in school.  
  • Tragically, His friend got into a car crash
  • Vishay, the dog barked at the car

The preposition sentence:

Examples- in, against, between, over, behind, within, under, below, at for, throughout, near, about

A preposition gives location or movement. 
Remember the rule: When you start the sentence with a preposition, you need to put a comma when the movement or position ends.

  • In the beginning, we talked a lot
  • Throughout the lesson, i tried not to fall asleep
  • Near the basketball court, is the rubbish bin 
  • Over the bridge, there was a troll
  • Under the bridge, there was Jared
  • Up in the sky, was stars.
  • Near the field, there was a fight.
  • In the pool, We had fu