genre based : recount

 Recount text is to retell past event or something which happened in the past. 

The purpose of this text can be only to inform or even just to entertain. 

Language features of a recount Names of those involved  such as :Tom, my sister,  Descriptive words – who, what, where, when, why Past tense such as : occurred, overturned, struggled Time and sequence words to show order of events such as then, next, finally

Examples of a recount  Newspaper reports, diary entries, interviews, conversation, letters

Recount text usually has three main parts, they are :

1 Orientation : identify a person or thing acted or got involved    in the event, including the time, a certain place, the situation, etc.

2 Series of Events : ordered in a chronological sequence.

3 Re-orientation : not always (optional), it contains personal comments

EXAMPLE OF RECOUNT TEXT ::

A Tour to the Botanic Gardens by Nida

      On Thursday 24 April, Year Eight students went to the Botanic Gardens. We walked down and got into the bus. After we arrived at the gardens, we walked down to the Education Center  We went to have a look around. First we went to the Orchid Farm and Mrs. Rita read us some of the information. Then we looked at all the lovely plants. 

       After that we went down to a little spot in the Botanic Gardens and had morning tea.Next we took some pictures and then we went back to the Education Center to have lunch. After that we went for a walk.

A lady took us around and introduced herself, and then she explained what we were going to do. Next she took us in to the green house. It was most interesting.

       Soon after we had finished we went back outside. Finally we got into the bus and returned to school. We were tired but happy.

grammar gerund-infinitive

gerund is the best form of verb with ing 

An infinitive is the base form of a verb with to  


Gerunds and Infinitive lessons are famous for the 3 lists of verbs:

• Verbs followed by gerunds
• Verbs followed by infinitives
• Verbs followed by both

Here is the new list, which really only has verbs that intermediate students already know.

Verbs Followed by Gerunds

avoid can’t help complete discuss dislike

don’t mind enjoy finish keep miss

practice quit recommend understand

Verbs Followed by Infinitives

agree ask choose decide fail

happen hope know how learn prepare

promise volunteer wait want wish

Verbs Followed by Both

begin can’t stand continue expect forget

go hate like love plan

prefer remember start stop try

Fill in the blanks below with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. It's obvious he's only interested in (make) ______________ money.

2. Anne couldn't find a taxi so I offered (drive) ________________ her to the station.

3.   I managed (book) ________________ two seats on the morning flight

4.   I promise (send) _______________ you our new brochure as soon as it's          available.

5.   Peter was delighted (meet) _______________ a former colleague at the        conference.

6.   I avoid (take) _______________ the car whenever possible, especially in big       cities.

7.   We finished the job by (work) _______________ 12 hours a day.

8.   Bob sent a report to the Chairman instead of (attend) _______________ the      meeting.

9.   A lot of people dislike (drive) _______________ at night.

10.  I intend (speak) _______________ to my boss about your complaint

vocabulary exercise

Add caption

Weather Vocabulary

Directions: Match the columns. Write the letters on the lines.

1. _____ thermometer                                            a. winter, spring, summer, fall 

2. _____ raining                                                     b. weather prediction

3._____ snowflakes                                               c. thermometers measure this

4._____ weather forecast                                       d. raindrops falling from the sky

5. _____ temperature                                             e. sound during a thunderstorm

6. _____ lightning                                                    f. frozen water droplets

7. _____ weather reporter                                      g. measures temperature

8._____ thunder                                                     h. abbreviation for Fahrenheit

9. _____ F                                                             i. announces weather on TV

10. _____ seasons                                                 j. flash of light in the sky

writing

Silly sentences

Fill in the blanks with a suitable silly word
Example: I've never climb a tree.

1. My parents gave me a lovely        for my birthday.
2. Have you ever        a frog?
3. When I saw him he was wearing a      on his head.
4. My friend has a pet         
5. Did you      a book last week?
6. What's she doing? -She is         her homework.
7. My grandfather sleeps on           .
8. I came to school by        yesterday.
9. I can't come to your party -I have to       my hair.
10. My        has a big head and little legs.
11. Have you       my brother?
12. For breakfast I like to eat      and drink     .
13. Why are you        the table?
14. He     for 8 hours every day.
15. On holiday last year I       evening.

reading comprehension

 Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below

                                          The Storm

“Crack-crack…kowowww! Thunder, and then a shock of lightening etched its 
reflection upon the corrugated metal siding,” Rowan read aloud.
She worked to read clearly, with depth and emotion. Her eyes scanned the next 
paragraph. She took a breath to continue, but was interrupted by her younger 
brother Nolan, stretched out on the living room couch, flicking a pencil against his 
forehead.
“I was never a big fan of onomatopoeia,” Nolan said, in his usual, supercilious
manner. “It is impossible to write words that truly sound like a thunderstorm, a jar 
opening, or a falling tree, yes? But please, do continue.”
Rowan sucked her teeth. “That’s why I can’t stand doing this in front of you, Nolli. 
You are no help at all. Haven’t you something better to do?”
“Ha! Better than to annoy you before your moment of reckoning? I don’t think so.” 
Nolan's enjoyment of getting under his big sister’s skin was fully conspicuous.
“Nolli, please keep quiet!” Mother Ann broke in. “This is important. Rowan 
presents in less than an hour. She needs to focus. Row, sweetheart, please 
continue.”
Mother Ann's comments seemed to assuage Rowan’s irritation. She cleared her 
throat and continued where she had left off. “Farmer John knew this was a storm 
of epic proportion. Even the cows retreated to their hutches. Not one person in 
the…”
“The cows retreated? The cows retreated?” Nolan chortled upon hearing the 
repetition of this line in his own voice. “That’s great. Even the stupid cows 
retreated! Oh, man. That must have been one heck of a storm-a-brewin’. Mama, 
I’m scared!” Nolan howled at the ceiling and curled up into a tight little ball of 
laughter.
“Nolli!” Mother Ann shouted suddenly, her thunderous voice tantamount to the 
rumbling storm Rowan was attempting to capture in her reading. Nolan gave a 
little start. "You have no idea how difficult it is to speak in front of a crowd. Your 
sister has been preparing for this presentation for weeks and I swear if you 
don't..."
Mother Ann continued to castigate Nolan most thoroughly, scolding him for his 
rudeness and lack of respect. Then, feeling as though she had achieved the 
intended effect, she sighed rather contentedly and reclined in her chair. 
Sometimes she reminded even herself the fury by which, if completely necessary, she could quell any quarrel.
Nolan had fallen silent and was now sitting upright, his hands folded before him.
He actually appeared a bit remorseful.
“Oh, Mother,” Rowan sighed, crumpling to the floor, despondent . “It’s no use.
‘The Storm’ shall be the end of me.”
“Ahh, but Rowan, my dear,” Mother rejoined. “This is but a mere shower!”



Questions:
1. As used in paragraph 3, which is the best definition for onomatopoeia?
    A. a story that is told orally
    B. a word that imitates the sound it represents
    C. the repetition of the initial letter sound
    D. the repetition of similar vowel sounds
    E. the use of very detailed description

2.Why does Rowan get upset with Nolan?
   I. because he is annoying her
   II. because he interrupts her reading
   III. because he is making fun of her delivery of the reading

   A. I only
   B. II only
   C. I and II
   D. II and III
   E. I, II, and III

3.As used in paragraph 3, which is the 
   best definition for supercilious?
   A. arrogant and haughty
   B. comical and carefree
   C. gifted with words 
   D. youthful and smart
   E. playful and obnoxious



4. Which of the following words best 
    describes Nolan's personality?
    A. juvenile
    B. malicious
    C. intelligent
    D. playful
    E. easygoing


5. What is Nolan most likely referring to when he jokes about Rowan's "moment 
    of reckoning"?
    A. the end of her life
    B. an upcoming presentation
    C. a time when Mother will yell at Rowan
    D. a time when Nolan will annoy Rowan even more
    E. the moment when Rowan's father returns home


6. In the middle of the story, the author writes, "Mother Ann's comments 
    seemed to assuage Rowan’s irritation." Which is the best way to rewrite this 
    sentence, while keeping its original meaning?
    A. Mother Ann's comments made Rowan feel worse. 
    B. Mother Ann's comments were intended to defend Rowan.
    C. Mother Ann's comments did nothing to help Rowan. 
    D. Mother Ann's comments helped to ease Rowan's irritation. 
    E. Mother Ann's comments proved that Rowan is rightfully irritated.


7. As used at the end of the story, which is the best antonym for despondent?
    A. hopeless
    B. irritated
    C. optimistic
    D. critical
    E. humiliated


8.What does Mother Ann most likely mean when she tells Rowan, "This is but 
    a mere shower"?
    A. It has started to rain outside.
    B. Rowan's presentation will be a disaster.
    C. The piece Rowan is to read is poorly written.
    D. Mother's anger with Nolan was just for show.
    E. Rowan’s present situation isn't that bad.


9. If X is tantamount to Y, then X
   A. is longer than Y
   B. is less than Y
   C. equals Y
   D. and Y have no connection

10. If Mother Ann is castigating Nolan, what is she doing?
     A. yelling at him
     B. abusing him
     C. threatening him
     D. punishing him
     E. antagonizing him

listening through video music

listen to this video music carefully and fill in the blank

hurricane

Standing here in disarray

A ......... serenity

The winds of change can ............

And it took this much for me

With nowhere to run and no reason left to hide

Gonna hold on

All the walls around are broken down

Now I can hear the rising sun

.............by everything I want

But nothing that I need

I was ..........by the absurdity

Losing all ............

Sometimes what you fear the most is what you need

To find that road

Right around that ........ a lesson learned

Now that I have the eyes to see

A hurricane, a hurricane

Is sometimes the only way to wash away the pain

A hurricane, a hurricane

Is sometimes the only thing that brings you back again

With poison toys I'd isolate

But the wind was strong and true

But now I see where the .......... is

'Cause they only blocked my view

I'm ........down but so ............

Got to find my way home

There's a heart that....... trapped in me

But how do I break this shell of stone

Sometimes I cried, the tears wouldn't fall

And sometimes I tried to break those walls

And feel your love

But I came alive inside 

When I finally found my way