A. Past Tense
Give the past tense of each verb:
play
learn
help
played
learned
helped
'Run', 'jump', and 'play' are all examples of...
Verbs
What is a 'citizen'?
A citizen is a legal resident of a country. This can change over time.
What is a 'neighbor'?
A person who lives in your building or community.
Anger, fear, sadness, and happiness are all examples of...
emotions
Name three verbs that are irregular in the past tense (do not end in -ed).
caught
ran
wrote
slept
Order these words from MOST to LEAST frequency: sometimes, rarely, usually, never, always
1. Always
2. Usually
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely
5. Never
Use 'heritage' in a sentence to describe YOUR family background.
Mr. Bonjo's family heritage is Polish and Italian, but the languages he speaks are English and Spanish.
Use 'vandalism' in a sentence about New York City.
Use 'behave' in a sentence to describe Mr. Bonjo's classroom expectations.
Students in Mr. Bonjo's class are expected to behave respectfully.
Respond in a complete sentence: What did you do last night?
Last night, I watched television and played video games.
Make a list of FIVE adjectives to describe yourself.
I am intelligent, respectful, athletic, artistic, thoughtful, rude, helpful, shy, funny...
What is the difference between 'nationality' and 'citizenship'?
Nationality is the country that you OR your family came from, while citizenship is to be a legal resident of a country. A person's nationality CAN'T change, but citizenship COULD change.
List THREE (3) challenges a person could experience growing up in a big city.
1. Safety from crime
2. Cost of living ($$)
3. Visiting family back home
Describe an important turning point in your life in 1 - 2 sentences.
An important turning point in my life was when I moved to New York City. I felt excited because it was my first time in a big city.
Write the past tense of these IRREGULAR verbs:
- to have
- to see
- to be
had
saw
was/were
Describe an important turning point in your life in 1 - 2 sentences. Why was it important?
An important turning point is when I moved to the United States with my family. It was a new experience and I have learned a lot since then.
Why might someone want to 'become' a citizen of a country? Explain in 2 - 3 sentences.
Describe a personal memory in at least TWO sentences that include 'yesterday' or 'last week'.
Last week, we all got 100% on Mr. Bonjo's vocabulary quiz! He threw us a pizza party as a reward.
How is high school different from elementary school? Respond in 2 - 3 sentences.
As a high schooler, I have more independence. However, I also have more responsibilities.
Describe what you did this morning using at least five verbs in the past tense.
First, I woke up. Then, I brushed my teeth and showered. Next, I ate breakfast and walked to school. Lastly, I went to class.
Use the phrases 'between' and 'next to' to describe the location of the school.
The school is between two streets and next to a park.
Can YOU be an American? Explain in 1 - 2 sentences!
Any person can become an American citizen or identify with American culture.
Only people born in America have American nationality or heritage.
How do you get home from school in the afternoon?
Write THREE sentences to give directions.
Use the phrases 'continue straight' and 'turn right'.
First, leave the school and turn right up Boston Road. Then, take the BX3 bus and continue straight until Fordham Road. Lastly, get off the bus and walk up the hill to Morris Avenue and enter the apartment building.
Write three sentences about what you do in school using the words always, sometimes, and never.
I always do my homework.
I sometimes go to the bathroom.
I never skip class.