North Star Reading and Writing Introductory Level Presented

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North Star Reading and Writing Introductory Level Presented by Miss Jehan Jahin

North Star Reading and Writing Introductory Level Presented by Miss Jehan Jahin

Unit 1 The Friendship Page • Theme: Friendship. • Topics: – Reading One: an

Unit 1 The Friendship Page • Theme: Friendship. • Topics: – Reading One: an extract from a website. _Reading Two: friendship quotes.

I. Approaching the Topic • How do you usually communicate with your friends and

I. Approaching the Topic • How do you usually communicate with your friends and family? • How often do you use the Internet?

2. Preparing to Read • What are the most popular uses of the Internet

2. Preparing to Read • What are the most popular uses of the Internet in KSA? • What do you think are the most popular uses of the Internet in the U. S. ?

3. Reading One The Friendship Page Is Three Years Old • What do you

3. Reading One The Friendship Page Is Three Years Old • What do you think the passage will be about? • Did Bronwyn start The Friendship Page to make new friends? • Do social service organizations help her?

4. Reading Two Friendship Quotes • Do you know of any quotes (the exact

4. Reading Two Friendship Quotes • Do you know of any quotes (the exact words of a famous person) related to friendship? • Which quotes go against the ideas expressed in Reading One?

5. Reviewing Language • Nouns: Ns describe – a person: woman, student, Hanouf… –

5. Reviewing Language • Nouns: Ns describe – a person: woman, student, Hanouf… – something: car, chair…. – a place: school, university – Idea: happiness, sadness, idea, suggestion…

5. Reviewing Language • Adjectives: Tell something about a noun. – A tall woman

5. Reviewing Language • Adjectives: Tell something about a noun. – A tall woman – A black cat • Verbs: they show – Action: speak, walk, like. . – Being: be, become.

6. Skills for Expression • A. Questions with Be (Yes/ No Questions and Wh.

6. Skills for Expression • A. Questions with Be (Yes/ No Questions and Wh. Questions) • B. Style: The Sentence

6. Skills for Expression A. Questions with Be • 1. Yes/No Questions: Be +

6. Skills for Expression A. Questions with Be • 1. Yes/No Questions: Be + Subject: – Is (Be) The Friendship Page (Subject) a website? • Short answer: Yes, it is. • DO NOT use Contractions in Short answers with Yes: – Yes, you are. (√) – Yes, you’re (X).

A. Questions with Be • You can use contractions in short answers with “NO”

A. Questions with Be • You can use contractions in short answers with “NO” in 2 ways: • – No, you aren’t. – No, you’re not.

6. Skills for Expression A. Questions with Be • 2. Wh. Questions: Use –

6. Skills for Expression A. Questions with Be • 2. Wh. Questions: Use – Wh- question word + Be + Subject • Who is Bronwyn Polson? • What is your name? • When did she leave? • Where are they from?

6. Skills for Expression B. Style • The Sentence: – Must have a Subject

6. Skills for Expression B. Style • The Sentence: – Must have a Subject + Verb • Bronwyn (Subject) is (Verb) a university student – group of words that expresses an idea. – Begins with a CAPITAL letter: • The website offers advice.

6. Skills for Expression B. Style • Use a period at the end of

6. Skills for Expression B. Style • Use a period at the end of a sentence: . – The Friendship Page has fun information (Period) • Use a question mark at the end of a question: – Are you happy ? • Use an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence with a strong feeling: – The Friendship Page is three years old !