Monday, May 16, 2016 ESL Level 3, Week 13

Announcements EL Civics test make up for … CASAS on Wednesday Units 23 and 24 Next week, Vocabulary test

Agenda Test takers: Unit 19-22, EL Civics, writing samples, Unit 22 review Reading Unit 23 Unit 23 Vocabulary

To do… Writing Sample EL CivicsEveryone else study vocabulary AbisaiMayra MayraMirella EmmaRamiro Ramiro Ma Yuan SamanthaCuong CherKimberly GladysJeremy CuongCher Ace Ines Ken

Unit 23- Reading Why is the article called “No Smoking- Around the World from A to Z”? What are some examples of public places where people can’t smoke? How do smokers feel about it?

Unit 23 Vocabulary Approve of (phrasal verb)translation Usually followed by a noun. My father did not approve of my Agree or accept something boyfriend. ban( )translation To prohibit or say no to somethingTom banned Nancy from entering the building. Illegal ( )translation something that you can’t do by lawIt is illegal to park a car there.

Unit 23 Vocabulary In favor of(phrasal verb)translation To support somethingThe judge decided in favor of the defendant. Some people are in favor of Hilary Clinton becoming the next U.S. President. Permit ( )translation To allow something or let somethingI permit you to park here. Happen.I permit you to see that boy.

Unit 23 Vocabulary Prohibit ( )translation To forbid or ban something Dancing is prohibited in Luisa’s class.

Reading Pp. 322

Vocabulary conversation 1.Are you in favor of or against laws that ban smoking? Explain. 2.Share your personal experiences. Use these questions as a guide. Smokers When did you start smoking? Are you a heavy smoker? Why/ When do you smoke? Have you ever tried to stop smoking? Would you like to stop smoking? Non-smokers Did you ever try a cigarette? If so, when? Why don’t you smoke? IF you used to be a smoker, was it easy to quit smoking? What did you do?

Grammar charts Smoking is not permitted in restaurants. What’s the subject of the sentence? (smoking) What’s the verb phrase? (is not permitted) Is smoking a noun or a gerund? (a gerund) What is a gerund? Base form of verb + ing A gerund is a verb that is used like a noun, so it can be the subject of a sentence.

Grammar Charts Fumario enjoys smoking. What’s the subject of the sentence? (Fumario) What’s the main verb? (enjoys) What’s the object? Smoking Fumario enjoys smoking. A gerund can also be the object of a sentence.

Grammar Charts I’m in favor of smoking in parks. What’s the gerund in the example? (smoking) What word comes before the gerund? (of) What kind of word is of? (a preposition) I’m in favor of smoking in parks.

Note 1 Exercising is healthy. I don’t like lying. He is in favor of banning smoking. What are the gerunds? Be careful! Exerciseexercising Lielying Banbanning Smokesmoking Look at spelling changes.

Note 1 Not obeying the law can result in fines. What’s the gerund in the example? (Obeying) How do we form the negative of a gerund? (not + gerund)

Note 2 Reading is fun. Smoking is an unhealthy habit. What are the subjects? Verb: is Reading travel magazines was my favorite pastime. Smoking in public places is not allowed. The subject can be a gerund phrase. What are the subjects in the examples. Are the verbs singular or plural? The verb is always singular even if the gerund is followed by plural nouns such as magazines and places.

Be careful Gerunds should not be confused with the progressive forms of verbs. Running is fun. She was running when I called her. Playing the piano is a hobby of mine. Tony is playing video games.

Note 2 She quit smoking. I suggest going to a café. He enjoys swimming. Name the gerunds and the verbs before the gerunds. Certain verbs such as quit, suggest, and enjoy are followed by gerunds. Objects can be gerunds or gerund phrases.

Note 2 I like to go fishing. What kind of word follows go. We use go + gerund to describe activities. Is this sentence correct? I like to go to shopping on the weekends. NO!

Note 3 I’m against smoking in parks. She complained about having to study. She is good at solving problems. What kind of word is against? What kind of word follows against? What kind of word is complained? What preposition is it followed by?

Note 3 Certain verbs such as complain are followed by a particular preposition. These verb + preposition combinations can be followed by a gerund. Apologize for Think about + gerund

Note 3 She is good at solving problems. What kind of word is good? What preposition is it followed by? Certain adjectives such as good are followed by a particular preposition. These adjective and preposition combinations can be followed by a gerund.

Note 3 Responsible for Interested in + gerund I look forward to going on vacation. He objects to doing that kind of work. I am opposed to working so late. Be careful: In expressions like look forward to, object to, the (to) is a preposition, not a part of the infinitive.

Homework Unit 22 review pp. 318