English 1 Advanced: Class 13

Richard Wilson.

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

Book QuizFriday 18th April

Midterm Exam

Tuesday 22ndApril

WORD ASSOCIATION

Word Association

•Complete the sentences

•Use the first sentence or phrase that comes to mind.

Word Association

•University students are….

Word Association

•My neighbors are….

Word Association

•Old people are….

Word Association

•Girls are….

READING FOR CONTEXT

“The situation or setting where something happens – which can be used to help

explain it”

Context

•Synonym•Antonym•Explanation•Example

Context Clues

Synonym•A word with the same meaning

is used in the sentence.

E.G. “My opponent's argument is fallacious, misleading – plain wrong”

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.”

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”

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.”

EXAM PREPARATION

4 Parts1. Textbook vocabulary review2. Reading comprehension &

vocabulary3. Responding to reading4. Graded reader review

Textbook Vocabulary Review

•Complete sentences using words from the textbook.

Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary

•Read a text.

•Answer multiple-choice comprehension questions to show your understanding of the text.

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.

Graded Reader Review• Summarise

and answers questions about a recent graded reader book.

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