Vocab and Grammar
Use a subordinating conjunction or conjunctive adverb in a sentence.
(Hint: we did a worksheet on these last week)
Before going to bed, she mediates for 10 minutes.
Although it's super cold out, New York isn't getting much snow.
Name the three types of sentence we've been working on.
Simple, compound, complex.
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians / Native Americans
Manhattan's East and West Sides are primarily divided by which street?
5th Avenue
This classmate is savvy with finance and looking to retire by age 55.
Catalina!
Create a sentence with a gerund subject.
e.g. Running is fun!
Going to the gym is a popular activity amongst our class.
Our book advises us to avoid using cliches in our writing. Give an example of a cliche.
'think outside the box' or 'my partner in crime.'
cliches - overused expressions or ideas that have lost impact
Name one thing we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the flag
What year did the New York subway open?
(Answers acceptable within five years over or under)
1904
This classmate developed a lot of business world skills while serving as a volunteer in Brazil.
Pamela!
Fix the dangling modifier in the following sentence:
Frantically searching for the money, the apartment was turned upside down.
Frantically searching for the money, the corrupt cop turned the apartment upside down.
(or any subject who is doing the frantic searching e.g. I, he, they, etc.)
Our book talks about writing 'coherent' paragraphs. What does coherent mean?
clear, logical, and consistent; ideas connect seamlessly, forming a unified whole
What was the biggest problem that led to the Civil War?
Slavery
In 1624, the Dutch founded Manhattan. What did they call it?
New Amsterdam
This classmate is working towards becoming a pro chef, and will soon start taking food nutrition courses at LaGuardia Community College.
Janak!
Define concise.
brief but comprehensive; using few words to get your point across
Our book gives an example of Citibank's major blunder when they announced layoffs. What was missing from their public statement?
Their employees.
Missing some humanity and consideration for the people effected but the cuts.
What's significant about Martin Luther King, Jr.? What did he do for American citizens? Name one thing.
Fought for civil rights
Worked for equality for all Americans
Which New York City island in the East River is home to one of the largest prisons in the world, with over 13,000 inmates?
Rikers Island
This classmate has an older bro and is a big fan of the movie Primal Fear.
Cho!
Define nuances.
subtle differences; slight shades of meaning, expression, or sound; small distinctions
e.g. 'the nuances of facial expression and body language'
'Farmer Bill Dies in House' is an example of a Headline Gone Wrong.
Explain what the writer was trying to say.
A proposed law supporting farmers wasn't accepted by government officials
A bill is a proposal to create a new law or change an existing one that the U.S. House of Representatives votes on
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Between 1892 to 1954, around 12 million immigrants arrived in the U.S. at this famous island, which became a powerful symbol of hope and new beginnings.
What's the island called?
Ellis Island
This classmate likes the color pink and punk music, and is a certified pharmacist.
Fabiana!