Introduction What did you want to be when you were a child? Why? What did you want to be when you were a child? Why? I wanted to be a soccer player because they play soccer well and have lots of money and fame! I wanted to be a soccer player because they play soccer well and have lots of money and fame!

Agent Nouns Many verbs can be changed into ‘Agent Nouns’ Many verbs can be changed into ‘Agent Nouns’ ‘Agent Nouns’ are often people that do a specific action ‘Agent Nouns’ are often people that do a specific action ie. Someone that ‘dances’ is a ‘dancer.’ ‘Dancer’ is an Agent Noun. We are creating a Noun by using a Verb We are creating a Noun by using a Verb

Agent Nouns: Rules To change a Verb into an Agent Noun, usually we simply add “er” To change a Verb into an Agent Noun, usually we simply add “er” ie. teach = teacher dance = dancer Sometimes, we add “or” or “ar” Sometimes, we add “or” or “ar” ie.act = actor beg = beggar For one syllable verbs that end with a single vowel + single consonant, we double the final consonant For one syllable verbs that end with a single vowel + single consonant, we double the final consonant ie.run = runner dig = digger

Jobs What do your family do? What do your family do? What do your friends do? What do your friends do? My husband is a… My husband is a… My sister is a… My sister is a… My friend is a… My friend is a…

Adverbs Remember: Remember: adjectives?, (fast) comparative adjectives?, (fast = faster) and, superlatives? (fast = fastest) Adverbs describe Verbs (actions). We are describing how someone does something. Adverbs describe Verbs (actions). We are describing how someone does something. Adverbs use the same base words as adjectives (ie. slow, fast, tall) Adverbs use the same base words as adjectives (ie. slow, fast, tall)Example: Bill is slow (adjective). Bill runs slowly (adverb).

Adverbs: Rules Similar to comparatives & superlatives rules!!! Similar to comparatives & superlatives rules!!! 1. Most adverbs are formed by adding “ly” to the adjective (slow = slowly) (careful = carefully) 2. For adjectives that end in “y,” the “y” changes to an “i” and add “ly” (lazy = lazily) 3. There are many irregular adverbs (fast = fast) (hard = hard) (good = well)

Associations Say verbs to match the adverb: Say verbs to match the adverb: Gracefully Gracefully Slowly Slowly Carefully Carefully Carelessly Carelessly Fast Fast Beautifully Beautifully Hard Hard Accurately Accurately Dishonestly Dishonestly

True or false? A graceful dancer dances well. A graceful dancer dances well. A careful worker works carelessly. A careful worker works carelessly. An accurate translator translates badly. An accurate translator translates badly. A hard worker is a good worker. A hard worker is a good worker. A fast driver doesn’t drive slowly. A fast driver doesn’t drive slowly. A careless driver is a good driver. A careless driver is a good driver. A dishonest card player doesn’t play cards honestly. A dishonest card player doesn’t play cards honestly. A slow chess player doesn’t play chess fast. A slow chess player doesn’t play chess fast. A good actor acts badly. A good actor acts badly. A bad teacher doesn’t teach well. A bad teacher doesn’t teach well.

Adverbs: Rules for Comparatives Similar to rules for comparative adjectives (tall = taller) Similar to rules for comparative adjectives (tall = taller) 1. For one syllable adverbs, add “er” (fast = faster) 2. For adverbs with three or more syllables, add “more” (carefully = more carefully) (accurately = more accurately) 3. Some comparative adverbs have both of the above forms! 3. Some comparative adverbs have both of the above forms!

Turn back to page 72 What are the comparative adverbs? What are the comparative adverbs?

Give advice to your family and friends Mom, you should cook faster. Mom, you should cook faster. Dad, you should drive more carefully. Dad, you should drive more carefully. Paul, you should teach better! Paul, you should teach better!

“If” Clauses ‘If’ we want to talk about the probabilities in the future, we can use the word “if.” ‘If’ we want to talk about the probabilities in the future, we can use the word “if.” The ‘if’ clause describes a condition: The ‘if’ clause describes a condition: ie. “If it rains….” And the main clause describes the results: And the main clause describes the results: ie. “I will watch a movie tonight.” (or the negative: “If it doesn’t rain tonight, I’ll go for a walk”) We can also talk about possibilities, and use the word ‘might’: We can also talk about possibilities, and use the word ‘might’: ie. “If you work hard, you might get rewarded.”

Samuel’s Chicken Recipe *Please note: this is a very inexact science! *Please note: this is a very inexact science! 1. Pour a quarter of a cup of olive oil (or sesame seed) in a plastic bag 2. Slice one onion and two green/red peppers and place them in the bag 3. Crush 4 cloves of garlic and place them in the bag 4. Sprinkle in some parsley, salt, and any other mixed herbs you desire 5. Add in 4 (or however many you desire) unfrozen chicken breasts 6. Mix and lightly crush all the ingredients in the bag 7. Let this sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 days (3 days maximum) 8. Grill chicken breasts using medium heat for around 4 minutes 9. Flip chicken breast and melt cheese on top 10. Sprinkle pepper on cheese and serve with vegetables. ***when cooking chicken breasts, it is VERY important that the chicken is FULLY cooked. Slice the center to make sure it is NOT pink.***