Book Report Guideline

This is the outline for your book report.  Be ready to discuss it with your classmates. Paragraph 1 -The Characters First sentence should get the reader’s attention Use character traits and adjectives to describe the main character Describe the character(s) with events from the book Paragraph 2 - The Plot Explain the main problem (conflict) clearly Describe two or three events related to trying to solve the problem Don’t tell the solution Paragraph 3 – Book Recommendation A strong introduction sentence and a strong conclusion sentence Explain why someone should or should not...

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More Phrasal Verbs Review

Here are some exercises with phrasal verbs if you want to practice more.  It is a list of some of the most common Phrasal verbs with exercises to help you test what you know. Phrasal Verbs Source: English Channel Teacher Jocelyn Click on picture for larger image and exercises with Look. Source: English Channel Teacher Jocelyn This animated video has some more examples of Phrasal Verbs...

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David - Portfolio

Winning the Lottery - Persuasive People who win a lot of Money in the lottery usually go under a few years later The first thing that people think about when they win the lottery is to leave their jobs. People do this without thinking. They leave their jobs and this mean that they won´t receive any money for compensation. So they start losing money. Next thing they do is going on vacation, so they have a lot of expenses. So, they won´t earn money for a job and they only spend money. Next thing people think is buying a lot of things as if money will never ends. They splurge buying a better...

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Speaking Phrases Unit 5 Language of Speculation

Making speculations I wonder if... I suppose... I suspect that... I'm pretty sure that... I'm convinced/certain/positive that... It's impossible that... There's no doubt that... Responding to speculations Definitely! You're probably right You may be right Well, maybe, but... That hardly seems likely No way! (inform...

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Speaking Phrases Unit 6 Negotiating a solution

There are some situations when we have to negotiate to reach an agreement.  In negotiating we give up somethings in order to get other things that are important to us. Would you consider...if I ... If you'll...I could... Bear in mind... I can agree to that That will be fine That's not possible I'm afraid I ca...

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Speaking Phrases Unit 8 - Making Suggestions

Phrases useful when giving advice to people who are not close family or friends.  These are softer forms of giving advice with indirect expressions especially in a business setting. Why don't you...? How about...? Have you thought about...? Have you considered...? What if you...? Maybe you should... You could....

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English Vocabulary Unit 8

Quizlet Games benefit advantage; anything that brings help, advantage, or profit get my finances in order organize my money, debt, savings, and accounts. get out of debt to pay all of the money owed to others invest put money into something to try to earn more money live paycheck to paycheck spending all of your income before receiving your next pay from your employer make ends meet have just enough money to pay for the things that you need max out take something to the...

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Gerunds and Infinitives Videos

Watch these videos to review the use of gerunds and infinitives ...

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