Neighborhood Vocab
Who is the person that lives in the house or apartment next to you?
A neighbor!
Do you have many neighbors? Do you get along with them?
What are the verbs for discussing the similarities and differences between two things?
To compare and to contrast!
What shape do you see often on Valentine's Day?
A heart!
Do you like your neighborhood? What are the best parts? What are the worst parts?
I do/do not like my neighborhood, because...
The best parts are ____. The worst parts are ____.
Bus, subway, train, tram, ferry...
Other modes of transportation include bikes, mopeds, taxis, and cars!
Which one is correct?
A. First, I ride in the bus, then I ride on the car.
B. First, I ride on the bus, then I ride on the car.
C. First, I ride on the bus, then I ride in the car.
D. First, I ride in the bus, then I ride in the car.
E. None of the above
Sentence C is correct! First, I ride on the bus, then I ride in the car.
Why is this correct?
What are some common gifts that people give and get on Valentine's Day?
Chocolates, candy/sweets, flowers, a note...
What gift would you like the best? Why?
When you are an adult, do you want to stay in your neighborhood, or move somewhere new? Why?
When I am an adult, I want to stay in my neighborhood, because...
When I am an adult, I want to move to a new neighborhood, because...
What is the word for the road that a person walks on?
A sidewalk!
Do you have any sidewalks in your neighborhood?
"That new restaurant seems cool. Let's check it out later today."
What does check out mean?
To check out means to look at or notice someone or something.
Can you create a sentence with check out?
What does it mean if two words rhyme?
Rhyme means that the end of both words sound the same!
For example: Cat and hat.
Can you think of any other examples?
Does your neighborhood have good public transit? Is this important to you?
My neighborhood does/does not have good public transit. For example...
What are some adjectives you can use to describe a city? Say at least 3.
Urban, suburban, rural, walkable, busy, quiet...
How would you describe your own city?
What phrasal verbs means to travel or move to different places?
To get around!
Try creating a sentence with get around!
Finish this sentence:
I can't hang out after school. I need to _____ _____ __ my dog.
I need to take care of my dog!
Bonus 50 points: Use take care of in your own sentence.
What are the similarities between your neighborhood and Bronwyn's? What are the differences?
The similarities are...
The differences are...
"James is very busy with errands today. He must go to the store for his mother, then the post office, then finally stop by the bank."
What is an errand?
An errand is a small task or job that you do, either for yourself or for someone else.
Do you like to run errands?
This is a phrase you can use if you are walking around and doing things.
____ and _______
The phrase is out and about!
Do you often go out and about? What do you do?
Do you think Valentine's Day is a fun holiday? Why or why not?
I think Valentine's Day is a fun holiday, because...
I do not think Valentine's Day is a fun holiday, because...
When someone moves into a neighborhood, should they introduce themselves to their new neighbors? Why or why not?
Yes, they should introduce themselves, because...
No, they should not introduce themselves, because...