Class Skills
What is the first thing we find from the Chungdahm Pizza?
Topic
This black-and-white bear is known for its love of bamboo.
Panda
I have keys but no locks, I have space but no room, you can enter but not go outside.
A keyboard
This word means to show or tell something clearly.
A. Draw
B. Explain
C. Lie
B. Explain
Choose the correct sentence:
A) She suggested to meet earlier.
B) She suggested meeting earlier.
B) She suggested meeting earlier
How do we find the topic?
Look for repeated words
This mammal is the largest animal on Earth.
Blue Whale
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
This word means to change something to fit a new situation.
A. Move on
B. Remain
C. Adapt
C. Adapt
Identify the error in this sentence:
Each of the students have a laptop.
Should be "has" instead of "have".
What two things will always be in the thesis statement?
Topic + Author's Purpose/Opinion
This animal sleeps standing up and can lock its knees to avoid falling.
Horse
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A Towel
This word means to look at something carefully to find information.
A. Glance
B. Examine
C. Skim
B. Examine
Choose the correct sentence:
A) I wish I have more time.
B) I wish I had more time.
B) I wish I had more time
For Listening: what is the word that almost always comes before the thesis statement?
Today
This small but mighty creature can lift objects up to 50 times its body weight
Ant
I am always in front of you but can’t be seen.
The Future
Word: predict
Can you use it in a sentence?
Sample A: Scientists predict that the climate will keep changing.
Student Response
Use this punctuation to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.
What is a colon (:)?
What should be the last sentence of your conclusion in an opinion essay?
A Future Statement
This mammal lays eggs and has a bill like a duck.
A Platypus
What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
short-er (short-er)
Word: increase
Can you use it in a sentence?
Sample A: The number of students in the class will increase next semester.
Student Response
Correct the punctuation in this sentence (2 things):
Its raining outside, take an umbrella.
It’s raining outside; take an umbrella.