English 4, Activity 4. Your best dream or your worst nightmare

This is your chance to share, and let's vote in class for the best one! Please make sure you write your story by Friday 26th

English 4. Activity 3 Effective topic sentences

An effective topic sentences is neither too general nor too specific. In this activity you are expected to write a paragraph (5 or 6 sentences long) with an effective topic sentence and supporting details included in supporting sentences. The purpose of the paragraph is to GIVE ADVICE on any of the following topics, or any other idea you want to add:

• The best way to stay healthy
• An effective study plan
• Earning extra money
• Organizing time

THIS WRITING ACTIVITY IS DUE MONDAY FEB 22ND, WE'LL CHECK IT IN CLASS.

English 4. Connecting contrasting ideas

Dear all,

Here's some extra information you may fin useful on the use of contrasting words.

Despite / In spite of can be followed by a noun or a gerund:
In spite of my hard work / working hard, I didn't do well on the test.
If you want to follow in spite of / despite with a noun and a verb, you must use "the fact that"."Despite the fact that the company was doing badly, they took on extra employees."

Although / Even though have the same meaning. Both are used to begin an adverb clause.
Although she was tired, she studied all night.

However / Nevertheless/ On the other hand are transitions. They are used to start a second sentence that contrast the information in the first one by showing an unexpected result. They are always followed by a comma.

However / Neverhteless express concession to the info in the first sentence.
London is very expensive. However / Nevertheless, I'd love to live there.

On the other hand is used to start a second sentence that expresses contrast with the first sentence.
This apartment is very expensive. On the other hand, it has a great view.

Here's a website with a practice activity or you can try something simple here:

PRACTICE
Rewrite these sentences, in different ways, using the word in bold.

I was feeling tired. I went down to Tacos del Julio to meet my friends there.

1) despite
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2) however,
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3) although
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4) even though…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

CCI. Activity 3. Paragraph 2

This is your chance to try again, this time choose the topic you want. Use some of the connectors found here to improve your text. We'll check your paragraph in class on Monday Feb 8th. Remember class will be 2-4 PM on M-W.

See you then!

MAC