ð Introduce regular and irregular past tense verbs to include “to be”
ð Use adverbial clause of reason such as “because”
ð Write an informal simple note
Warm-up: Look at the picture on Ventures page 97. Write 1 sentence on the board to tell about the picture. Then p. 100 Complete with a partner to talk about what the person can or can't (cannot) do.
News: Listen and tell what you understood: http://www.wral.com/nepal-quake-toll-tops-5-000-as-aid-reach-area-near-epicenter/14611886/
We will check the work together then do p. 101 and 108 grammar. (past and present tense)
I was a seamstress. Now I am a baker.
I was a factory worker. Now I am a mom.
I was a student. Now I am a teacher.
Past Present
I was I am
You were You are
He was He is
Students will present their paragraphs and we will talk about what they can do. (We will finish the presentations on Thursday.)
After break: You work very hard, but today you cannot go to work. You have a problem. Look at the picture in the black dictionary p. 186. What is the problem be? (sickness or injury)
Make a list of problems (why and because) then write some sample letters. After students will write a note to the boss to excuse their absence. Ventures p. 52
date (when)
person’s name
name of employee/student (who)
problem (what and why)
signature
Example #1
April 29, 2015
Dear Katie,
Maria 1 will not be in school today. She is absent because she is sick. She has an ear infection and a fever. She probably will not be back tomorrow. Please excuse her.
Sincerely,
Julia N.
Example #2
April 29, 2015
Dear Mr. Lopez,
I will not be at work today. I am sick. I have a fever. Maybe I can return tomorrow. Please excuse me.
Sincerely,
Jack Smith
Example #3
April 29, 2015
Dear Mr. Lopez,
I will not be at work today. I am injured. I fell in the cement. Maybe I broke my back. I am in the hospital. Please excuse me.
Sincerely,
Tom Jones