LA – Homework 09 Due April 4

Review the Eight Parts of Speech.

Visit the site: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/definitions.htm to study more (parts of speech). Review the eight parts of speech — verbs, nouns, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions.

Please visit some sites:

http://arts.uottawa.ca/writingcentre/en/hypergrammar/the-parts-of-speech. http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary_games/parts-of-speech.html

http://www.abcya.com/parts_of_speech.htm

http://www.education.com/activity/article/play_word_bags_third/

Then take the online quizzes. Do your very best.

Next, write a personal response. It must be a personal response to Parts of Speech. Make a PowerPoint presentation (Eight Parts of Speech = minimum 8 slides). Then save it in a flash drive (pen drive). We will share the different personal responses to this topic in class.

Remember; shortly include (description, findings, thoughts, and feelings).

LA – Homework 08 Due March 28

Read the book “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory”. (Chapters 8 to 13).

First read these chapters and focus on the six story elements. Then, sketch the elements on a separate sheet of A4 paper. Make a chart and properly label the elements. Second, sketch a storyboad based on your reading. Make a chart and label the scenes. Do it just the way we have done in class. Bring your first draft of your work to class on Monday. Our first class will be about these chapters and your reading activity.

Homework 07 Due March 21

Verbs, Verb Tenses and Forms of the “To be” Verb.

In pencil, answer the questions, explain, and write three examples after answering each question:

01 What are verbs?

02 What are verb tenses? How many verb tenses are you familiar with? Name them.

03 How can you use the verbs “to play” and “to read” in the past tense? Based on your answer, what are the similarities and differences between these two verbs? Explain.

04 How do you use the verbs “to play” and “to read” in a sentence, but in the future tense? Explain.

05 How do you ask questions with the verb “to be”? (am, is was, are, were etc.)  Explain the rules.

06 How do you ask questions when “To be” is combined with verbs in the progressive? Explain.

07 How do you use adverbs of frequency when these words accompany the verb “To be”?

08 When is it unnecessary to use the “To Be”?

09 Write three sentences in the affirmative, and three sentences in the negative form. How do you do this with the “to be” verb?

10 After your research, what is your personal response to the topic: Verbs, Verb Tenses and Forms of the “To be” Verb? Write a personal response to “VERBS”.

You may find out answers to your questions on the recommended websites and videos: Enjoy your Learning Journey!

http://www.anglomaniacy.pl/grammar-verbs-learn1.htm

http://www.momswhothink.com/reading/list-of-verbs.html

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0885264.html

http://supereasystorytelling.com/vibrant_verbs_list.html

http://grammar-monster.com/lessons/verbs.htm

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/to_be.htm

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Homework 06 due March 14

What is a personal response? It can be a piece of writing in which you share your findings, describe and analyze your own thoughts and feelings about something, especially, reading. Personal response teaches you to think about what you are reading. Your job is to read about your topic and write a personal response to it. Think of The health benefits of fruit, vegetables and foods. Follow the steps and keep up your great job!

Step 1: Check with your teacher and classmates what exactly you have to write about.

Step 2: Research your topic and write a personal response to fruits, vegetables or foods.

Step 3: Revisit the personal response example (The king of the Fruits) here (Personal Response Example) and write one of your own. Check the personal response example carefully so you can easily do yours.

Step 4: By the end of your personal response, make sure you write 5 short paragraphs. See the examples again.

Step 5: Find information in five different sites or books, and cite the sources (Bibliography)

Website suggestions:

http://www.naturalfoodbenefits.com/

http://www.healthyeating.org/Healthy-Eating/All-Star-Foods/Vegetables.aspx

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269143.php

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=faq&dbid=3

http://www.healthyeating.org/Healthy-Eating/All-Star-Foods.aspx

TEMPLATE HOMEWORK

Homework 06 due March 14

Homework Title: My Personal Response to The king of the Fruits

Student’s Name:

G5 Teacher: Mr. Morais Date: Monday, March 2, 2015

My Personal Response to:

                  The king of the Fruits

For me the apple fruit is the king of fruits. It is a fleshy fruit from the apple tree. It is in the species Malus domestica in the rose family Rosaceae. The apple is one of the most grown tree fruits. It is grown in orchards. I have found that its tree is thought to have originated in nutrient-rich mountain ranges of Kazakhstan. Today, it is being cultivated in many parts of the world including the US as an important commercial crop.

Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you're stressed out. An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fiber intake with a slower buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your arteries. The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease.

Apples are very good for one's health. An English saying is: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Actually, an apple is good for one's digestion, and also has important vitamins and minerals. Apples also help to clean one's teeth after a meal. An apple won’t replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria. No other fruit has so many good qualities. Consequently, it is not surprising that, the apple is regarded as the "King" of all fruits.

I have found that when America was first discovered, the apple was already an important fruit in European lands. The British and the Dutch brought the apple to "New England" and to "New Amsterdam" (New York); the French brought the apple to Canada. From the Atlantic States the apple quickly spread to all of America. Apple is definitely a king; it is in the market all over the world. When you feel hungry; have some apple! Better health could be as easy as reaching for the fruit bowl for some apples next time you need a snack.

Bibliography:

Apple Facts in: https://kidskonnect.com/health/apples/

Apple fruit nutrition facts in: http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/apple-fruit.html

History of the Apple in: http://www.chabad.org/kids/article_cdo/aid/114763/jewish/Apples.htm

Health benefits of eating apples in:

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/nutrition/15-health-benefits-of-eating-apples#tIBf2mO72wFU9L1t.97

Apples: A Country Garden Cookbook by Christopher Idone. Published September 8th 1993 by William Morrow Cookbooks.

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What Is a Pourquoi Tale?

What Is a Pourquoi Tale?

"Pourquoi" [por-kwa] means "why" in French. Pourquoi tales are written to explain why things are the way they are and usually describe something in nature, especaily animals.  Pourquoi tales are old legends told to explain why certain events happened.  These tales often start in the past and end when the explanation is revealed.

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