Lesson 1 Grammar
What is a gerund verb?
(definition; not example)
It is a verb followed by a gerund.
What is the purpose of both a negative and a tag question?
1. confirm information
2. give an opinion
Name 3 Egyptian gods.
EX:
- Ra
- Amun
- Anubis
What is the first paragraph in a 5-paragraph essay?
Intro paragraph
What is the title of the speaking section in lesson 2?
Affirming Answers
***50 more points for second title***
Does this sentence require a gerund, an infinitive, or either?
"I tolerate _____________ English."
a gerund
***50 extra points to provide a gerund***
Provide the tag to these questions:
I am fat, __________?
She has a library card, ___________?
They have traveled to Japan, ____________?
- aren't I
- doesn't she
- haven't they
Name 3 Greek gods and their powers.
EX:
- Zeus: God of the sky
- Hera: Goddess of marriage
- Hephaestus: God of fire
***100 more points for the Roman names of the above gods***
What are the parts of the intro paragraph?
Background and Thesis Statement
What is the job of the affirming answer?
Introduce the main idea of the speaking.
Provide either gerund or infinitive verbs to the context below:
"I ___________ going to the movies on Fridays, but I ____________ to go again since I really ____________ seeing different stories play out one screen. "
EX:
"I miss going to the movies on Fridays, but I intend to go again since I really love seeing different stories play out one screen. "
Provide statements for these tags:
- ___________________________, didn't we?
- ___________________________, should he?
- ___________________________, is she?
EX:
- We went to the store
- He shouldn't date her
- She isn't blonde
What are the 6 note-taking methods?
1. mapping
2. charting
3. outline
4. cornell
5. boxing
6. sketch notes
What is the job of the background information?
Help the reader become familiar with the topic.
What is the location, amount, and elements of the affirming answer?
- first thing you say
- only one
- topic + focus
***What do you not add?***
(100 extra points)
Make either gerund or infinitive sentences with these verbs:
- imagine
- stop
- hope
EX:
I imagine passing my test.
I stopped studying at midnight.
I hope to get a good grade on the test.
Ask 3 negative questions with different categorical grammar constructs.
EX:
Aren't you happy?
Won't you visit your family?
Don't you like pie?
What are 6 study strategies?
1. Spacing
2. Hour sessions
3. Pre-test
4. Summarize
5. Group ideas
6. Post test
What is the job, amount, location, and elements of a thesis statement?
- intro main idea of essay
- one
- after BGI
- topic + focus + sub-topics
***50 extra points for required amount of sub-topics for a 5-paragraph essay***
What are the two questions types and examples of each?
1. Free Response - Open Ended
- What is your favorite holiday?
2. Paired Choice - Close Ended
- Do you prefer pie or cake?
List 5 gerund verbs, 5 infinitive verbs, 5 GI verbs.
EX:
GV: imagine, avoid, enjoy, tolerate, discuss
IV: hope, tend, claim, refuse, wait
GI: stop, neglect, can't stand, need, try
***500 more points if you can list all 55 verbs from the chapter***
Ask a groupmate 3 negative questions and 3 tag.
(They must answer appropriately)
EX:
Negative:
- Aren't you happy? -- Yes, I am. No, I'm not.
- Won't you go? -- Yes, I will. No, I won't.
- Didn't she say that? -- Yes, she did. No, she didn't.
Tag:
- I'm not the teacher, am I? -- Yes/No, you are(n't).
- He can't sign, can he? -- Yes/No, he can('t).
- She is happy, isn't she? -- Yes, she is. No, she isn't.
Name the astrological signs (Eastern or Western) or 3 classmates.
EX:
- Mei: Leo/Monkey
- Erick: Cancer/Tiger
- Ana: Libra/Rooster
***500 more points for all classmates***
Write an intro paragraph on:
"The worst Greek Gods"
Ex:
Mythology is full of all sorts of Gods. Greek mythology in particular has some rather interesting characters. Some of them are benevolent, but some are rather nasty. Some of the worst Greek gods are Zeus, Athena, and Hades.
Answer these questions with affirming answers:
1. Who is your favorite Egyptian god?
2. Is Ares or Hades more benevolent?
Answer will vary.