Expressing opinion and point of view Expressing feelings
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Expressing opinion and point of view. Expressing feelings and emotions
Different kinds of emotions Matters of the heart Pursuit of goals Social wellbeing Happiness, /unhappines s Sadness, love, anger, excitement Satisfaction/dissatisfact ion Curiosity, respect, displeasure, satisfaction Security/insecurity Feeling safe, secure, anxious, fearful, confident She was ecstatic. They laughed a lot I’m curious about the China. They respected her artistic ability. I’m afraid. What a tragedy!
How to use nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs nouns adjectives verbs adverbs POSITIVE NEGATIVE love fear happy miserable adore hate cheerful sadly
Clauses with sensing processes. Who or what ? What’s happening Who or what? Mirabel senser began to consider Sensing process eaving Australia. What is sensed? She senser witnessed Sensing process the destruction of war. What is sensed? I senser was excited by Sensing process living in Shanghai. What is sensed?
Cultural metaphor What is a metaphor? The sun= a golden circle of light A fire = a blistering inferno I felt a bit sad I felt a twinge of sadness. I was scared Fear gripped me. • A strong sense of pride and belonging. • I miss them dearly. • A hopeful tone in your voice. • Sadness and self-pity; • I felt inspired and thrilled.
Mirabel’s feelings and emotions I felt so proud when… Now, I can consider… It was difficult to face the fact that… I was inspired by… My passion in … I was drawn more and more to… I was warned not to go looking …
Vocabulary and writing. 1. Highlight 10 words and phrases that express feelings and emotions- either positive or negative in the book. 2. Imagine you are Mirabel and write a paragraph in which you say how you feel about an event or an idea. (50 -80 words)
Example My baby and my husband are the world for me. I remember when I felt so frightened and alone. My father did not consider me to be a good daughter. I disappointed him. I wonder if he misses me. Although I am homesick for Melbourne my life in China is exciting and sometimes very frightening. I feel such happiness when I hold my baby and to have a home with my husband is like a little paradise.
