August 2nd, 2012

Feedback on minitest 2. Questions on architecture. Reading article on architecture p 9. Expressing prohibition p 10.

Adjectives -ed versus ing

e.g. They are bored in a boring class. *We use adjectives with ed to describe feelings about people. *We used adjectives ing to describe situations, processes.

Directions: In pairs, ask these questions: 1. How often do you get bored at the office? 2. What do you do in boring meetings? 3. Are you baffled or confused about the Olympics? 4. Is it exciting to go away on the weekend? Why? Why not?

Play the coconut game with Milo, the monkey. If you click the wrong word, she throws coconuts at you.

Ready?

the Look at ... monkeys! They are playing.

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a There is monkey behind that tree.

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an There is ... animal in that bucket.

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the Whats ... weather like today?

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a It is wonderful day, isnt it?

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The sun is shining. ...

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an Im hot! I need ... umbrella.

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the Can I go ... beach with you?

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Look! Baby monkey has a coconut.

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the Put ... coconut in that basket!

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an Is that ... eagle?

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the Which one is ... biggest tree?

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Its going to be dark in an ... hour.

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a We dont live in European country.

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the We live near ... Mediterranean sea.

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the I can play ... drums. Can you?

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an I want to be ... actress.

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Dont forget to send me ... an e-mail.

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Directions: In pairs, ask these questions about architecture.

1. How important are monuments (like Big Ben or the Statue of Liberty) in defining a nation? 2. What city's architecture has impressed you the most? 3. How do you think ancient civilizations (for example, the Egyptians, Mayans, and Greeks) constructed large buildings? 4. Tell about the last time you visited a famous building or monument. What was it? How did it look?

Go jogging

New York City, Long Island, and nearby areas always considered "Downstate". New York City exurbs which are rural but still within the New York City sphere of influence usually considered "Downstate" Area is considered "Central" and the Capital district, sometimes considered "Upstate" Western New York The North Country and Adirondacks Always considered "Upstate"

footpaths

falls

landscape

Directions: In pairs, ask these questions below.

When was the last time you went jogging? Do you know any famous falls in Chile? Are Chilean people dirty and litter a lot? Why? Do you have any favorite landscapes? Have you seen foothpaths when you go trekkking or go for a walk? Have you ever gone trekking?