What do you call the first sentence in a paragraph?
The topic sentence.
When do we use -ing words?
Actions that are happening right now.
True or False:
Countable words can be singular or plural.
True!
What did Jan have to make for her lesson?
A time capsule.
How many legs does a spider have?
8
Where is the concluding sentence?
At the end of the paragraph!
What is your teacher doing right now?
My teacher is speaking.
My teacher is standing.
My teacher is waving.
True or False:
Uncountable words can be singular or plural.
False! For example, we never say "traffics".
What is Kiwi Technology?
A company that makes kiwi key rings, Tom was the boss.
What kind of fish is Nemo?
A clownfish.
What's wrong with this title?
"I LOVE MY COMPUTER"
I feel like it is yelling at me! You shouldn't capitalize all of the letters.
When is this action?
PRESENT TIME!
Correct or Incorrect sentence:
I have any friends in the U.S.A.
Incorrect!
I don't have any friends in the U.S.A.
Where is Jan from?
Port Prime
What fruit do students traditionally give teachers?
Apple
What are some phrases that you can use in your body sentences? Give three examples.
First of all, Firstly, To begin with, First,
Second, Secondly, Then,
Third, Thirdly, After that,
In addition, Moreover,
Also,
Is the action finished?
NO!
What types of words do we use "some" with?
We generally use some for countable / uncountable. We use them in positive sentences, and questions.
Can you give us an example?
At first, where did Jan think she was?
The future!
What is a Brontosaurus?
Quick, find the mistake in the paragraph below:
How To Use Technology
Technology is everywhere. This summer, I learned how to use technology correctly. I also saw many trees. I shouldn't spend so much time at the computer. I should be careful on social media. I also learned how to use a laptop, so I am ready for school this year because we will use a laptop at home often. As you can see, technology is a part of our life and it is everywhere.
"I also saw many trees" - this shouldn't be in the paragraph.
This is an -ing sentence, but not the one we are talking about. What's wrong here?
I was sitting in my car now.
I am sitting in my car now.
Which words are countable, which words are uncountable:
citizen, money, pollution, food, friend, information, time, source
Countable: citizen, friend, source
Uncountable: money, pollution, food, information, time
What are the names of the boys Jan became friends with?
Tom, Pauly, Jamie
What is the color of an emerald?
Green