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BUKIT PANJANG PRIMARY SCHOOLMy Pals are Here! English 6A

Unit 1 Whos He?

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Group Name:_________________________ Class: ________

Members: Date: ______________

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After you read.

Did you find the story interesting so far? Give reasons for your opinion.

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Why did Henry find the new tenant odd?

Do you find the new tenant odd? Give reasons for your answer.

My Pals are Here! 6AUnit 1: Whos He?


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Graphic Organiser

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Title of the novel:

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Main Characters:

Brief description:

SettingWhere?

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When?

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What happens at the beginning of the chapter?

What happens at the end of the chapter?

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What happens next:


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My Pals are Here! English 6AUnit 1 Whos He?

GrammarGrammar to express thoughts, opinions, feelings, beliefs

to + infinitive

We can use to + infinitive after some verbs.

1. Some verbs that describe thoughts, opinions, feelings and beliefs arefollowed by to + infinitive.

Some examples are given below:

(a) I was delighted to see a pair of shoes being sold for only $30.(b) I was excited to find that the beautiful silk dress could fit me so well.

Its your turn to try.

to infinitive form of theverb

I hate to watch movies on a Sunday.We love to eat hamburgers.

2. Some verbs that tell us how things appear are followed by to + infinitive.


Harvey Angell seemed to be a mysterious man.There appeared to be a door behind the wall.



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3. Some saying verbs are followed by to + infinitive.

to infinitive form of the

verbHarvey Angell promised to be quiet.They asked to leave the room.

4. Action verbs are followed by to + infinitive.


Henry jumped to catch the ball.Harvey Angell turned to Smile at Henry.

5. Some verbs are followed first by an object and then by to + infinitive.


She wanted Henry to meet the new lodger.Aunt Agatha

asked

Henry to catch Harvey Angells tool bag

to the room.



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6. We can use not with to + infinitive. We usually put the word not before to.


Harvey Angelldecided not to ask any more questions.

7. We can use to + infinitive after some adjectives.

to infinitive form of the

verbHenry was afraid to disturb Aunt Agatha.Henry was eager to please Harvey Angell.



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Group Name:_________________________ Class: ________

Members: Date: ______________

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After you read.

What was Henrys plan? Do you agree with his plan? Explain your answer.

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If you were Henry, what would you do to solve the mystery of Harvey

Angell?



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Vocabulary List 1

Find the meanings of the words.

Word Meanings

orphan orphan n1. a child whose parents are both dead or who has been abandoned byhis or her parents, especially a child not adopted by another family2. a young animal whose mother is dead or has abandoned it3. an opening line of a paragraph that is also the last line on a page,cut off from the rest of the paragraph by the page break.See also widow

vt

to make somebody an orphanpatched patch n

1. a piece of material used to cover, strengthen, or mend a hole insomething2. a small area of something within a larger one3. a small area of land used for growing a particular crop4. an area under somebodys control or jurisdiction5. a pad worn over an injured or missing eye6. a piece of material used to cover a wound7. a cloth badge sewn onto clothing as identification, a sign of rank, orto commemorate something8. a fragment of program code made available to fix a bug in asoftware application or to add a new feature before an updated version of

the application is released9. a piece of material impregnated with a drug and worn on the skin toallow the gradual absorption of the drug10. a small piece of black silk or velvet, often in a distinct shape, wornon the face by men and women as an adornment in the 17th and 18thcenturies

vt1. to cover or mend a hole in something or to strengthen a weak placeusing cloth or a pasty substance2. to make something by sewing together pieces of fabric3. to fix or update software using a patch4. to connect one telephone or radio caller with another or transfer a

call to somewhere elseleaks leak n1. an unintentional hole or crack that permits something such as liquid,gas, or light to escape or enter2. the accidental escape or unwanted entry of something, usually byway of an unintentional hole or crack3. something that escapes through an unintentional hole or crack4. a place through which an electric current escapes accidentally, orthe resulting loss of electricity5. a means of escape, or the resulting loss



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6. an unofficial release of confidential information, usually to the media7. an act of urination (slang)

vti1. to let something escape or enter accidentally, or escape or enter inthis way

2. to release confidential information unofficially or covertly, usually tothe media, or become publicly known in such a way

sniffing sniff v1. vti to breathe in through the nose, for example, to see howsomething smells2. vt to have a suspicion of something, especially something bad

n1. an instance or the sound of inhaling through the nose2. a hint or suspicion, especially of something bad

infectious infectious adj1. used to describe a disease that is capable of being passed from oneperson to another2. caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms3. bringing about infection4. capable of affecting the emotions and attitudes of others

loft loft n1. the upper floor of a barn or stable, used for storing hay2. a gallery or balcony, especially the gallery where the organis situated in a church3. U.K. the area between the ceiling of the top floor of abuilding and the roof (often used before a noun)4. an upper floor of a commercial building such as a factory or warehouse, typically converted to residential or studio use5. a platform, reachable by a ladder or stairs, that serves as anextra room in a high-ceilinged house6. the angle of the face of a golf club designed to drive the ball

high into the air7. the thickness and fluffiness of fabric, especially as anindication of its warmth

vt1. to hit a ball in a high arching path2. to store something in a loft

rotten rotten adj1. affected by rot or decay2. extremely unpleasant, unfortunate, or nasty (informal)3. below the acceptable standard (informal)4. feeling unwell, usually without a specific complaint (informal)5. feeling unhappy or uncomfortable, especially through guilt or

embarrassment (informal)6. lacking ethical principles in the treatment of other people or animals

advto a great degree, especially so much as to be disapproved of(informal)

establishment

establishment n1. the act of establishing something or the condition of beingestablished2. something that is established as a business, institution, or successful undertaking



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3. a place of business4. establishment or Establishment a group of peoplewho hold power in a society or social group and dominate its institutions5. the staff of a permanent organization, institution, or department, especially in the military or government. Used particularly inrelation to the size and deployment of staff.

6. a place of residence, or the household that occupies itgrate grate1 n1. a framework of metal bars used to keep solid fuel such as coal orwood within a fireplace, stove, or furnace2. a fireplace, stove, or furnace3. a framework of bars covering and blocking an opening4. an iron plate with holes in it for grading crushed ore

vibes vibes npl (slang)1. the atmosphere, feeling, or ambience that somebody senses from aperson or thing2. a vibraphone



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Vocabulary List 2


Word Meanings

payment payment n1. an amount of money that is paid or is due to be paid2. a reward or punishment given in return for something3. the act of paying money, or fact of being paid

canvas canvas n1. a strong heavy closely woven fabric of cotton, hemp, or jute2. a piece of canvas on which a painting is done, especially in oils3. a painting that has been done on a canvas4. the background against which events happen

5. a fabric with a coarse loose weave, used for embroidery or tapestry6. any fabric used to make sails7. a vessels sail or sails8. a tent or group of tents9. the floor of a boxing or wrestling ring when covered with canvas

vtto cover or line something with canvas

frowned frown v1. vi to show a facial expression of displeasure or concentration bywrinkling the brow2. vt to communicate something by frowning

na facial expression of displeasure or concentration made by wrinkling thebrow

narrow narrow adj1. having a small width, especially in comparison to height or length2. limited or restricted in size or scope3. limited and usually inflexible in outlook4. barely sufficient for success5. mean and stingy6. close and thorough, leaving nothing uninvestigated7. See tense 1 adj. 48. used to describe animal feed that is very rich in protein

na narrow place or passage.See also narrows

vti1. to make something, or to become, narrow or narrower2. to restrict or limit the scope or extent of something, or to becomerestricted or limited in scope or extent

stake stake1 n



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1. a thin wooden or metal post that is driven into the ground to mark orsupport something2. a wooden post used in an old form of execution to which the personwas tied. Wood was then piled around its base and set alight.3. the method of execution in which somebody was tied to a post andburnt

4. an independent upright post inserted into sockets of a flat wagon ortruck to keep long loads such as logs in place5. an administrative district in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daySaints that consists of wards, each governed by a president and twocounselors

v1. vt to support or strengthen something using a stake2. vt to tie or tether something to a stake3. vi to mark out, confine, or fence off an area using stakes driven intothe ground around the boundary4. vt to assert something, usually rights, over something such as anarea of land

tarnished tarnish vti1. to lose or make something lose its shine and become dull becauseof oxidation or rust2. to damage somebodys reputation or good name, or to becomedamaged

n1. the dullness or discoloration of metal affected by oxidation or rust2. the film of discoloration that forms on metal3. the damaged condition of somebodys reputation or good name

stark stark adj1. forbidding in its bareness and lack of any ornament, relievingfeature, or pleasant prospect2. presented in plain, unambiguous, and usually rather harsh terms

3. having reached the fullest extent or degree of something4. completely unclothed and uncovered5. showing or affected by rigor mortis (archaic)

advto the utmost degree

winter winter n1. the coldest season of the year, which comes between autumn andspring and runs in the northern hemisphere from around November orDecember to February or March and in the southern hemisphere from Juneto August2. the closing part or period of something, or a period of decline orinactivity

3. one of a number of years, especially a great number (literary)

v1. vi to spend the winter in a particular place, especially away fromhome2. vt to keep something, especially farm animals, in a particular placeduring the winter



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wires wire n1. metal in the form of thin flexible strands, or a single strand of it2. a strand of metal, usually copper, that is encased in plastic oranother insulating material and is used to carry an electric current3. a cable that provides a telecommunications link4. a mesh made of strands of metal, or a structure such as a fence

made of the mesh5. the finish line on a racetrack6. the end of anything, or the time when something ends (informal)7. a small electronic listening device concealed in somebodys clothes(slang)8. a telegram or the telegraph system

vt1. to use wire to fasten or secure something2. to connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power source or toanother piece of equipment3. to provide a place with the equipment, especially electrical orelectronic equipment, needed to give it a particular facility or capability4. to fit somebody or a place with a concealed electronic listening

device (slang)5. to send a telegram to somebody, or send something to somebody bymeans of a telegram

sockets socket n1. a hole or recess in something specially shaped to receive aparticular object or part, for example, the hole that receives a light bulb orone that receives a plug on an electrical device2.

Also called power point See outlet3. a bony hollow in the body into which another part fits

vtto insert something into a socket, or to provide something with a socket



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Vocabulary List 3


Word Meanings

glum glum adjquietly melancholic or miserable

connections connection n1. the linking or joining of two or more parts, things, or people2. something that links two or more things3. a linking association between people, things, or events4. an opportunity for passengers to use any of a variety oftransportation options, or to change from one form of transportation toanother

5. a particular bus, train, ferry, or plane that is scheduled to arrive atsuch a time as to allow passengers to transfer onto it from anotherscheduled form of transport6. a communication link, especially between telephones7. the relationship of something with its context8. a friend, relative, or associate who either has or has access toinfluence or power (often used in the plural)9. somebody who is related to another person, usually distantly or bymarriage (often used in the plural)10. a supplier of illegal substances, usually drugs (slang)

electrical electrical adj1. See electric adj. 12. See electric adj. 2

3. involved in or involving the application of electricity in technology4. involving or concerned with electric cables or circuits, or partspowered by electricity5. caused by electricity or something that uses or conveys electricity

plumpness plump2 vtito fall or come down heavily or suddenly, or to cause somebody orsomething to do so

na heavy or abrupt fall, or its sound

adv1. in a sudden or heavy way

2. directly or in a direct line3. in a blunt and direct way

adjblunt, direct, and forceful

nowhere nowhere advnot in or to any place

na remote or insignificant place



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alarm alarm n1. a device for giving a warning of danger2. a security device fitted to property, especially a house or car, tomake a warning sound if a break-in or theft is attempted3. the sound made by a security or warning device4. See alarm clock

5. fear caused by perception of imminent danger6. a summons to prepare to fight (archaic)7. a warning or challenge to a fencer made by stamping the leadingfoot

vt1. to make somebody frightened or apprehensive2. to give somebody warning of danger3. to fit a building or vehicle with a security warning device

breakfast breakfast nthe first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning (often used before anoun)

vi

to eat breakfast, usually in the morning

suspense suspense n1. the state or condition of being unsure or in doubt about something2. a feeling of tense excitement about how something such as amystery novel or movie will end3. a state of anxiety or intense worry about something

painted painted bunting na brightly colored bunting, native to the southern United States and Mexico.Latin name: Passerina ciris

Also called nonpareil

sandals sandal n1. a light open shoe that is held on by straps across the instep or

around the heel or ankle, usually worn during warm weather2. a strap for going around the ankle or across the instep to keep ashoe on a foot



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Vocabulary List 4


Word Meanings

route route n1. a way, path, or road for traveling from one place to another2. the course that something follows, or the way it progresses ordevelops3. a journey somebody regularly makes, especially a set sequence ofstops made, for example, by somebody delivering something

vtto direct or arrange for somebody or something to follow a particular course

bolts bolt1 n1. a sliding bar that fits into a socket and secures a door or gate2. a short cylindrical metal bar with a screw thread, used with a nut3. a flash of lightning4. a rolled length of woven goods or wallpaper5. a short arrow for use with a crossbow6. in a breech-loading firearm, a sliding rod, bar, or plate that ejects aused cartridge and closes the breech7. a refusal to support a political party, candidate, or policy8. a nail-like metal shaft used to provide an anchor in rock faces

v1. vt to fasten a door by sliding a bolt into a socket

2. vi to move suddenly and quickly, especially out of fright3. vt to flush out a wild animal that is hidden or concealed4. vt to swallow food hurriedly without chewing5. vi to flower and produce seeds earlier than expected or wanted6. vt to roll fabric or wallpaper into a bolt7. vt to refuse to support a political party, candidate, or policy

aroused arouse v1. vt to evoke a feeling, response, or desire2. vt to cause feelings of sexual desire in somebody3. vt to make somebody angry4. vti to wake up, or wake somebody up from sleep orunconsciousness (formal)

stabbed stab v

1. vt to thrust a knife or other sharp pointed instrument into somebodyor something2. vti to thrust a finger or an object sharply at something3. vi to cause a sudden sharp hurting sensation, like that of a knifewound

n1. the action or result of thrusting a knife or other sharp implement intosomebody (often used before a noun)2. a severe criticism of somebody



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3. a sudden brief sensation, especially of pain4. an attempt at something (informal)

circuit circuit n1. a route or path that follows a curved course and finishes at the pointat which it began2. an area that lies inside a circular route or path

3. a single complete journey around a circular route or path4. a journey that somebody, for example, a salesperson or circuit courtjudge, regularly makes around an area5. the places visited by somebody on a regular circuit, especially thosewhere a circuit court judge sits periodically6. a series of events or places regularly attended or visited by thesame group of people7. an ongoing series of competitions or tournaments regularly attendedby the same group of people8. a route around which an electrical current can flow, beginning andending at the same point9. a group of theaters, cinemas, or clubs, under the same managementor showing the same performances or movies in rotation10. a complete round of exercises in circuit training

11. a group of Methodist churches that form a local division of theChurchs national administration

vtito follow a circuit around something (formal)

lodgers lodger n1. somebody who rents a room in another persons house, sharing theaccommodation with the owner (dated)2. somebody who lodges something, for example, a complaint

worst worstSuperlative of bad Superlative of badly Superlative of ill

adj

least good, most unpleasant, or most unfavorable

advin the least good, most unpleasant, or most unfavorable way

nthe least good, least pleasant, or least favorable aspect or part of something,or the worst thing that could happen or be done

vtto get the better of or defeat an opponent

position position n1. the place where somebody or something is, especially in relation to

other things2. the posture that somebodys body is in3. the way or direction in which an object is placed or arranged4. a particular set of circumstances5. somebodys standing or level of importance in society or anorganization6. a policy, view, or opinion, especially an official one7. the place a person, team, or organization occupies in a race,contest, or list8. a strategic area or point that is occupied by military personnel or



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where weapons are placed9. the correct or usual place or arrangement of an object or person10. the part of a playing area where a player is based and usually plays11. the posture used by a couple in sexual intercourse12. a job or post in a company or organization13. the arrangement of the pieces or counters in a board game, for

example, chess or backgammon, at a given time14. a dealers commitment to buy or sell a particular number of stocks orcommodities15. an investors status based on holdings with regard to market trends16. the placement of the fingers on a keyboard or string instrument17. the extent to which a trombone slide is pushed out18. the arrangement of individual notes within a chord.19. a short vowel counting as a long vowel in classical poetry because itcomes before two or more consonants

vt1. to put something in a particular or suitable place2. to place somebody or yourself in a particular or suitable area, place,or situation

3. to determine the site or location of somethingreasons reason n

1. an explanation or justification for something2. a motive or cause for acting or thinking in a particular way3. the power of being able to think in a logical and rational manner4. a cause that explains a particular phenomenon5. the ability to think clearly and coherently6. the ability to think logically regarded as a basis for knowledge, asdistinct from experience or emotions

v1. vi to think logically or use rational faculties2. vi to try to persuade or influence somebody by means of rational

argument3. vt to formulate or resolve something using rational means

earthquake earthquake n1. a violent shaking of the Earths crust that may cause destruction tobuildings and installations and results from the sudden release of tectonicstress along a fault line or volcanic activity. Technical name seism

Also called temblor2. an event that causes an upheaval in society, politics, or somebodyslife



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Name: _________________________ Class: 6FSpelling List

Date: Date:

Spelling 1 Spelling 2

orphan glumpatched connectionsleaks electricalsniffing plumpnessinfectious nowhereloft alarmrotten breakfastestablishment suspensegrate painted

vibes sandalspayment routecanvas boltsfrowned arousednarrow stabbedstake circuittarnished lodgersstark worstwinter positionwires reasonssockets earthquake


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