WRITING
What is an informal way to start an email?
Possible Answers:
Hey!
Hello,
Dear (person's nickname)
Good to hear from you!
A person living near or next door to the speaker or person referred to.
NEIGHBOR
Lena carefully placed the tiny bird back in its nest. It had fallen during the storm, and she had been watching over it all night. As the sun rose, the bird chirped softly, and Lena smiled, knowing it would be okay.
Question:
What is the best description of Lena?
A) She is careless and forgetful.
B) She is brave and adventurous.
C) She is kind and nurturing.
D) She is shy and quiet.
C) She is kind and nurturing.
Create and say a sentence that uses a subject question and tag line in the negative form.
Includes Subject question (NEGATIVE) + tag line (POSITIVE)
EX: She didn't perform at the concert, did she?(ANSWERS WILL VARY)
What is a formal way of starting an email?
To Whom it may concern
Dear Mr. _______ , or Dear Mrs. _______,
Greetings,
Good Morning / Good Afternoon / Good Evening
After someone propeses to their significant other, that person is now called their...
FIANCEE (THE WOMAN)
FIANCE - (THE MAN)
At first, Maya tried to blend in by copying how others dressed and spoke. But over time, she realized she felt happiest when she wore her traditional clothes and spoke her native language. She didn’t need to change who she was to belong—being herself was enough.
Question:
What is the best description of the theme of this passage?
A) The importance of winning approval from others
B) The struggle to succeed in school
C) Discovering and embracing one's true identity
D) The benefits of traveling to new places
C) Discovering and embracing one's true identity
Create and say a sentence that uses a subject question and tag line in the positive form.
The subject question is (POSITIVE) + the tag line (NEGATIVE)
Ex: You did (POSITIVE) your homework, didn't you?(NEGATIVE)
(ANSWERS WILL VARY)
What are 2 ways to end an informal email?
Got to go!,
Love,
Thanks,
Talk to you soon,
A person's tendency to seek out new experiences and to be willing to explore ideas, values, emotions, and sensations that differ from their previous experience or established preferences
OPEN
One part helps you taste your favorite ice cream and lets you speak and sing. Another part bends in the middle of your arm so you can throw, carry, or wave. The third part sits between your neck and arm, helping you lift and move your arm all around.
Question:
Which three body parts are being described?
A) Knee, wrist, and nose
B) Tongue, elbow, and shoulder
C) Foot, ankle, and back
D) Hand, neck, and chin
B) Tongue, elbow, and shoulder
Say 6 indefinite pronouns
AND
Create and say 2 sentences using the indefinite pronoun properly.
Possible Answers:
Anywhere Everywhere Somewhere Nowhere
Anything Everything Something Nothing
Anyone/Anybody Everybody/Everyone Somebody/Someone Nobody/No one
Examples:
I didn't go anywhere this weekend.
There was no one at the store, it was completely empty.
Did somebody take my lunch from the refridgerator?
I heard some noises coming from the attic, I think something is up there.
What are 2 ways of ending a formal email?
Best Regards,
Sincerely,
Take Care,
Thanks in advance,
Kindest Regards,
When someone is being practical and reasonable.
SENSIBLE
Jamal always helps his classmates without being asked, even when he's busy. Priya asks lots of questions and enjoys solving tricky problems. Leo keeps practicing the piano every day, even when it’s hard. Sofia stands up for others when she sees someone being treated unfairly.
Question:
What traits best describe Jamal, Priya, Leo, and Sofia?
A) Jamal is funny, Priya is quiet, Leo is lazy, and Sofia is shy.
B) Jamal is helpful, Priya is curious, Leo is determined, and Sofia is brave.
C) Jamal is rude, Priya is bored, Leo is forgetful, and Sofia is nervous.
D) Jamal is selfish, Priya is silly, Leo is careless, and Sofia is loud.
B) Jamal is helpful, Priya is curious, Leo is determined, and Sofia is brave.
What are 4 of the phrases that are used for talking about ability AND what phrase is used to talk about permission?
(needs to be 5 phrases in total)
Ability phrases: be able to / could / couldn't / managed to
Permission phrase: allowed to
What needs to be included for the body of a formal email?
AND
What does the body of an informal email have?
Formal: The sender writes their main message, including all of the text, images, links, and anything else you could possibly think of.
Informal asking the recipient about their health, well-being, and things they have been up to.
A person with whom one works in a profession or business.
COLLEAGUE
After carrying a heavy backpack all day, you might feel a dull pain in your lower back. That’s one sign your body is telling you to rest. Inside your body are strong fibers that help you move, lift, and run—these are what help you stay active and strong. But sometimes, your body gets tired, hot, or sore when germs get in, and you need time to recover. When you eat well, move your body, and get enough sleep, you feel healthy and full of energy.
Question:
Which four things are being described in the passage?
A) Headache, bone, fever, and sleep
B) Backache, muscle, illness, and being fit
C) Sprain, tendon, flu, and diet
D) Cramp, arm, cold, and strength
B) Backache, muscle, illness, and being fit
AND
Create and say 2 sentences (one positive and one negative) correctly using the past perfect.
Had / Hadn't (had not)
examples:
He hadn't practiced basketball in a long time.
He had written a very detailed synopsis about the movie.