Transcript Unit 8
What is an inference? When you use clues from the story to figure out something that the author doesn't tell you. “Read between the lines”. Let’s practice… "Achoo!" Susan sneezed. She sneezed again and then a third time. She felt very warm and her head hurt. She dragged herself out of bed and called her boss. Do you think Susan will go to work? Why or why not? How do you know? “Out of the box” Windmills in Copenhagen, Denmark Rooftop garden in Malmo, Sweden Riding bicycles in Portland, Oregon Hydroelectric use in Vancouver, Canada Vocabulary Skill Verb 1) subject He recycled his old books by donating them to the library noun Adjective 2) Recycled paper is used for many things we use today. Where is the subject in sentence (1)? What part of speech follows recycled in sentence (2)? Please remember…. VERB - If the subject comes before the word ADJECTIVE - If the word is followed by noun The past participle of regular verbs is the same as in the simple past. For example: - release - released - released - determine - determined - determined - compete - competed - competed Writing Skill Writing a problem/solution essay 1. Introduce the topic 2. Say what the problem is thesis statement a) Possible solution (1) to the b) Give details that explain problem One solution to the how or why this solution will work problem is… a) Possible solution (2) to the b) Give details that explain problem how or why this solution will Another way to solve the problem… work c) Possible solution (3) to the c) Give details that explain problem An additional solution how or why this solution will work to the problem… Concluding paragraph summarizes the problem and the solutions described in the essay. Giving examples: -For example -For instance Adding information: - And - In addition - Also Sequencing ideas: -Firstly, Secondly - Lastly •Introduce the topic and problem in the introduction. •Aim for clear simple sentences •Use linking words when appropriate •Use separate paragraphs for each problem •Each paragraph should include a solution and details about the solution •Concluding paragraph summarize the problem and justify your solution/solutions Grammar: Passive Voice ACTIVE VOICE: The subject comes before the object Farmers sell their produce at the market. PASSIVE VOICE: The object comes before the subject Produce is sold by farmers at the market. When do you use the passive voice? •When you want to focus on the receiver of the action •Receiver is the part of the sentence that receives the action The water was polluted by harmful chemicals. agent receiver The passive is formed by be + past participle; and sometimes (by + noun) Examples Active Past Passive Past The city built a nuclear power plant. A nuclear plant was built by the city. Present Present Cars cause a lot of pollution. A lot of pollution is caused by cars. Future Future The city will tear down old buildings. Old buildings will be torn down by the city. Topics ideas…. •Endangered Species •The Destruction of the Rainforests •Poverty