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English 1 Advanced: Class 13

English 1 Advanced: Class 13. Richard Wilson. Notices Word Association Reading skill: Reading for context Exam Preparation. Agenda. Friday 18 th April. Book Quiz. Midterm Exam. Tuesday 22nd April. Word Association. Word Association. Complete the sentences

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English 1 Advanced: Class 13

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  1. English 1 Advanced: Class 13 Richard Wilson.

  2. Notices • Word Association • Reading skill: Reading for context • Exam Preparation Agenda

  3. Friday 18th April Book Quiz

  4. Midterm Exam Tuesday 22nd April

  5. Word Association

  6. Word Association Complete the sentences Use the first sentence or phrase that comes to mind.

  7. Word Association University students are….

  8. Word Association My neighbors are….

  9. Word Association Old people are….

  10. Word Association Girls are….

  11. Reading for Context

  12. “The situation or setting where something happens – which can be used to help explain it” Context

  13. Synonym • Antonym • Explanation • Example Context Clues

  14. Synonym A word with the same meaning is used in the sentence. E.G. “My opponent's argument is fallacious, misleading – plain wrong”

  15. Antonym The use of words with the opposite meaning reveals the meaning of the unknown word. E.G. “Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.”

  16. Explanation The unknown word is explained in the same sentence or in the following sentence. E.G. “The patient is so somnolent that she requires medication to help her stay awake for more than a short time”

  17. Example Specific examples are given to define the term. E.G. “Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are governed by predictable laws.”

  18. Exam Preparation

  19. 4 Parts • Textbook vocabulary review • Reading comprehension & vocabulary • Responding to reading • Graded reader review

  20. Textbook Vocabulary Review • Complete sentences using words from the textbook.

  21. Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary • Read a text. • Answer multiple-choice comprehension questions to show your understanding of the text.

  22. Responding to Reading • Answer questions based on the article by giving your opinion. • Points will be awarded for answering the question thoughtfully and for appropriate use of examples.

  23. Graded Reader Review • Summarise and answers questions about a recent graded reader book.

  24. Go to: www.richardsclassroom.wordpress.com Download file: ‘Literature Circle Tasks’ Download your task sheet. Complete task sheet and bring to Friday’s class. Homework

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