Friday, February 1, 2019

February 4, 6, 7

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https://www.chizobamorah.com/viewing-life-through-the-lens-of-the-weather/
February 4
1.  5 minute warm-up - Complete the sentence:  Yesterday, I wish I had . . .
     Complete the sentence here: http://scrumblr.ca/finish%20the%20thought

2. Finish the ACTIVITY (Task 1)  from Thursday.  Finish reading the text and answer the questions in your notebook.

ACTIVITY: Why do Brits talk about the weather?
You are going to read an article called "Why do Brits talk about the weather so much?"

Task 1 - Read the article and then answer the questions on p. 74
www.bbc.com/future/story/20151214-why-do-brits-talk-about-the-weather-so-much


Did you know that sme people are prone to feeling depressed when the weather changes?  This disorder is called SAD, which stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder.

To find out more visit the following website:
http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/#WBlololmNaHzl

February 6, 7
1. Modal Verbs  https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs.html
Modal Verbs of Ability explanation: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-ability.html
Modal Verbs of Ability exercises: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-ability-exercise-1.html

Modal Verbs of Obligation explanation: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-obligation.html
Modal Verbs of Obligation exercises: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-obligation-exercise-1.html

2.  What is weather?  What is Climate?  p. 80
      read the text

3.  Did you know that in the UK, extreme storms are given names?   p. 80
     http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/34581210
   
4.  ACTIVITY: Fact or opinion  p. 82
      When we speak or write, we can state facts or opinions. So, what is the difference? A fact is something that is true and you can prove to other people. An opinion is something that you think or believe in, but you cannot prove.

      Watch the video and answer the questions that follow in your notebook. Write in complete sentence.

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