Enhancing English Grammar Skills Through Connecting Clauses

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Today's agenda in English class includes a grammar review on connecting clauses, writing a story review, and preparation for a group presentation. The lesson covers different types of connectors like coordinators, conjunctive adverbs, and subordinators. Various examples and exercises are provided to practice combining clauses effectively.

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ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 1 - Wk 9 (Mt 6) -

Todays agenda Today s agenda Grammar Review (Connecting Clauses) Writing a story review. Preparation for group presentation

Connecting Clauses Connecting Clauses -Grammar Review-

CONNECTORS CONNECTORS I II III COORDINATOR CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS SUBORDINATOR o For o And o Or o Nor o But o Yet o So o Besides o Consequently o For example o Furthermore o However o In addition o In contrast o Instead o Meanwhile o Moreover o Nevertheless o On the other hand o Otherwise o Therefore o Thus o After o Although o As o As if o As soon as o Because o Before o Even though o How o If o Since o So that o That o Though o Unless o Until o What o When o Whenever o Where o wherever o Whether o Which o While o Who o Whom o whose

CONNECTING CLAUSES CONNECTING CLAUSES Try to put the two clauses below into one sentence! I didn t study for the test. I got a good score.

CONNECTING CLAUSES CONNECTING CLAUSES There are several ways to connect clauses. You can use subordinators, coordinators, or conjunctive adverbs. Example : I didn t study for the test. I got a good score. I didn t study for the test but I got a good score. I didn t study for the test; however, I got a good score. Although I didn t study for the test, I got a good score. I got a good score although I didn t study for the test.

CONNECTING CLAUSES CONNECTING CLAUSES GRAMMAR EXERCISE GRAMMAR EXERCISE Students must take final exams. They will receive a grade of incomplete. Every vegetable has its own property. We have to combine different kinds of vegetables in our food. Burj Al Arab is known as a 7 stars hotel. Many people say it is just like any other 5 stars hotel.

CONNECTING CLAUSES CONNECTING CLAUSES GRAMMAR EXERCISE GRAMMAR EXERCISE 1. We don t have to send our invitation to Emily ________ I will meet her at the office tomorrow. The women __________ lives next to my house is a bank robber. I couldn t sleep __________ I was very tired. You can t go inside the club ___________ you are a member. I like travelling by sea ___________ the weather is good. It was raining, ___________ John rode his motorbike to campus. ___________ it was raining, John rode his motorbike to campus. ___________ the rain, John rode his motorbike to campus. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Story Review Story Review The Gift of the Magi

Read & Discuss Read & Discuss What s the title? Who s the author? Write one sentence that generally describe the story. The story is about. Describe the setting of the story. (Place, time, situation) Describe the characters in the story. What was the problem in the story? How did they (the characters) solve the problems? What was the ending like? What is the moral / lesson in the story? How does the story make you feel? Do you recommend other people to read the story?

Writing a story review Writing a story review In your mind, you have : In the story review, you write : Paragraph 1 Title Author General description Your first impression Paragraph 2 Short narration about the story, but don t spoil the ending. Brief description of the main characters. Paragraph 3 Lessons / moral values. Your personal opinion Your final overall thought of the story Title & author. One sentence that generally describe the story. Setting. (Place, time, situation) Characters Problem Solution Ending Lesson / moral values Your feeling. Recommended/not?

Writing a story review Writing a story review Paragraph 1 Title author General description Your first impression Paragraph 2 Short narration about the story, but don t spoil the ending. Brief description of the main characters. Paragraph 3 Lessons / moral values. Your personal opinion Your final overall thought of the story

Writing a story Writing a story review (Example) review (Example) Paragraph 1 The Gift of the Magi, written by O. Henry, a famous American writer in the late 80s - early 90s, is a classic short story that I read over a decade ago for the first time, and it has stuck with me since then. It is a story about a couple who wants to give the best for each each other. Title author General description Your first impression

Writing a story review Writing a story review In the story, it was Christmas time, and we meet the two main characters, Della and Jim, a young married couple who have each other and nothing else, except Jim s heirloom pocket watch and Della s knee-length hair. In a desperate attempt to give a special present for her beloved husband, Della sells her hair for money to buy a gold chain for the pocket watch. Little did she know, Jim has done something just extreme for her. Paragraph 2 Short narration about the story, but don t spoil the ending. Brief description of the main characters.

Writing a story review Writing a story review Paragraph 3 This is an inspiring tale that, despite its simplicity, shows that the sacrifices we willingly make for those we truly love are greater than any possessions we may have. This is a must read stories for those at any age who enjoy romance and classics. Lessons / moral values Your personal opinion Your final overall thought of the story

Example: STORY REVIEW The Gift of the Magi, written by O. Henry, a famous American writer in the late 80s - early 90s, is a classic short story that I read over a decade ago for the first time, and it has stuck with me since then. It is a story about a couple who wants to give the best for each other. In the story, it was Christmas time, and we meet the two main characters, Della and Jim, a young married couple who have each other and nothing else, except Jim s heirloom pocket watch and Della s knee-length hair. In a desperate attempt to give a special present for her beloved husband, Della sells her hair for money to buy a gold chain for the pocket watch. Little did she know, Jim has done something just extreme for her. This is an inspiring tale that, despite its simplicity, shows that the sacrifices we willingly make for those we truly love are greater than any possessions we may have. This is a must read stories for those at any age who enjoy romance and classics. Source : www.amazon.com/review/ (modified)

Writing Task Writing Task Read & write a review of the story Half Chicken by Alma Flor Ada. Use the same steps as the example (Gift of the Magi) Minimum 100 words.