Grammar
In relative clauses, what relative pronouns are used for people, things, places and time?
Who and that > People
Which and that > things
Where > Place
When > Time
Complete the sentence with a relative pronoun:
The European University of Madrid, ______ Elite was filmed, is very close to my aunt's house.
where
Who the story is about.
The characters
Complete the conversation using the correct words:
The teacher will display the image.
1. influence
2. role model
3. inspiration
4. ideals
I venture to a time and place far away, where technology thrives and interstellar stories play.
Sci-fi story
Choose the option that is not possible:
Do you have those 500$ which/ that /when I lent you last week?
when
Complete the sentence with a relative pronoun:
My neighbour, _______ dog is a Saint Bernard, is very nice.
whose
Where and when the story takes place.
The setting
Complete the sentence: "I like stories that..."
(Students will provide their own ideas.)
Your pulse races, and you're filled with dread; read me in the dark, and you'll hide under the bed.
Horror story
In relative clauses, what relative pronouns are used for people when they are the object of the sentence?
Whom
Use these two sentences to make a relative clause. (specify where you need to use commas)
Steven Spielberg lives in Hollywood. He is a famous film director.
Steven Spielberg, who lives in Hollywood, is a famous film director.
or
Steven Spielberg, who is a famous film director, lives in Hollywood.
What happens in the story.
The plot
Do you think movies can influence people? Why/Why not?
Answers may vary
A tale with images that's sure to enthrall, I combine storytelling with art in a visual sprawl.
Graphic novel
True or False
The relative pronouns That and Which are used to substitute things in a non-defining relative clause.
False
The relative pronoun That is not used in non-defining relative clauses.
Use these two sentences to make a relative clause. (specify where you need to use commas)
The book is about a murder on the Nile. It was written by Agatha Christie.
The book, which is about a murder on the Nile, was written by Agatha Christie.
or
The book, which was written by Agatha Christie, is about a murder on the Nile.
The central idea of the story.
The theme
Complete the sentence: "I like authors who..."
(Students will provide their own ideas.)
A heart-pounding ride full of twists and turns, I keep you guessing with suspense that churns
Thriller
What can you use to replace a relative pronoun in a relative clause?
Do it for one of the following sentences:
1. The books that Maya Angelou wrote are my favorite.
2. People who work from home need a quiet space.
We form reduced relative clauses by replacing the relative pronouns with an -ing or past participle form of the verb.
1. The books written by Maya Angelou are my favorite.
2. People working from home need a quiet space.
Use these two sentences to make a relative clause. Tell the teacher if it is possible to ommit the relative pronoun or not.
I bought the book. My best friend had recommended the book.
I bought the book (which/that) my best friend had recommended.
>The relative pronoun can be omitted.
The struggle or problem faced by the main character.
The conflict
Read the following book review. Then explain the outline or structure the author used to write it. For example:
1. Opinion
2. Genre
3. Anecdote
4. Characters
Answers may vary. The important thing is to be able to justify your answer.
I take familiar faces you know and adore, and weave them into stories you've not seen before.
Fan Fiction