Integrated English Writing
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COMMON WRITING ERRORS Informal to a friend
1.One of my friend got married last month. 2.Because I want a good GPA. 3.I have many homeworks. 4.My brother retired from the army. 5.Congratulations about winning the award. 6.I’m preparing my midterm exams. 7.I recommend you to see this new movie.
Incorrect: One of my friend got married last month. Correct: One of my friends got married last month. Common Writing Mistake #1
Incorrect: Because I want a good GPA. Correct: I’m studying hard because I want a good GPA. Common Writing Mistake #2 Because I want a good GPA, I’m studying hard.
Incorrect: I have many homeworks. Correct: I have a lot (lots) of homework. Common Writing Mistake #3 I have many homework assignments.
Incorrect: My brother retired from the army. Correct: My brother finished his military service (duty). Common Writing Mistake #4
Incorrect: Congratulations about winning the award. Correct: Congratulations on winning the award. Common Writing Mistake #5
Incorrect: I’m preparing my midterm exams. Correct: I’m preparing for my midterm exams. Common Writing Mistake #6 I’m studying for my midterm exams.
Incorrect: I recommend you to see this new movie. Correct: I recommend that you see this new movie. Common Writing Mistake #7
Please turn in your homework assignments!
Can you guess what’s next? That’s right! It’s time for a … POP QUIZ!!!
What kind of accommodation is this? Write the answer. Question #1
This means that a hotel serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Write the answer. Question #2
This is a language that blind people can read with their fingers. Write the answer. Question #3
Complete the sentence for a hotel reservation . These are our ____________: Question #4
Complete the sentence for an informal to your friend. Let’s keep ___ _________. Question #5
Complete the sentence for an informal to your friend. Look forward ___ ___________ you! Question #6
Rewrite this sentence correctly. There are two errors. I took a travel to USA. Question #7
Rewrite this sentence correctly. There are two errors. I played with my friends on friday night. Question #8
Write down one sentence structure that you can use to express your opinion (e.g. Letter to the Editor). Question #9
Write down one sentence structure that you can use to summarize your views (e.g. Letter to the Editor). Question #10
What kind of accommodation is this? Question #1 youth hostel
This means that a hotel serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Question #2 full board
This is a language that blind people can read with their fingers. Question #3 braille
Complete the sentence for a hotel reservation . These are our ____________: Question #4 requirements
Complete the sentence for an informal to your friend. Let’s keep ___ _________. Question #5 intouch
Complete the sentence for an informal to your friend. Look forward ___ ___________ you! Question #6 toseeing
Rewrite this sentence correctly. There are two errors. I took a travel to USA. Question #7 I took a trip to the USA. I traveled to the USA.
Rewrite this sentence correctly. There are two errors. I played with my friends on friday night. Question #8 I hung out with my friends on Friday night.
Write down one sentence structure that you can use to express your opinion (e.g. Letter to the Editor). Question #9 In my opinion, … In my view, … I think that … I feel that … It seems to me that …
Write down one sentence structure that you can use to summarize your views (e.g. Letter to the Editor). Question #10 In conclusion, … To summarize, … As I stated previously, … As I stated above, … To repeat what I stated earlier, …
Review Game Pair Work Writing and Speaking Activity
How to play Sit facing your partner. Partner A: Look at the PPT screen. Partner B: Look away from the PPT screen. Partner A: Describe the words or sentences that you see on the screen (you can use your book). Partner B: Guess the correct word or sentence. Partner B: You can ask questions. Partner B: You MUST write down the words and sentences in your notebook. You have five minutes for each round!
Demonstration Partner A: Class Partner B: Chris 1.Hey Chris, 2.I heard about your hotel on TV. 3.What is the check-in time?
Round 1 Partner A—explain these to Partner B 1.accommodation 2.beach resort 3.half board 4.single room 5.king-size bed
Round 2 Partner B—explain these to Partner A 1.facilities 2.colleague 3.braille 4.double room 5.cot
Round 3 1.Dear Hilton Hotel, 2.I read about your hotel on the Internet. 3.We are planning to visit New York for vacation. 4.We need the following: 5.Does your hotel have a meeting room?
Round 4 1.I heard about your hotel from a coworker. 2.Do you have two rooms available for three nights in November? 3.We plan to stay from Nov 3 to Nov 6. 4.Does your hotel offer airport shuttle service? 5.I have two more questions:
Round 5 1.Can we pay in Korean won? 2.What is the check-out time? 3.How far is it by car to the nearest shopping mall? 4.Sincerely, 5.Sincerely yours,
Round 6 1.How far is it on foot to the nearest beach? 2.Could you send me more information about … 3.Do you have any special packages available? 4.Awaiting your reply, 5.Thank you,
Round 7 1.Hi Chris, 2.Thanks for your . 3.Congratulations! 4.Look forward to seeing you! 5.Take care,
Round 8 1.Hey Eric, 2.Great to hear from you. 3.Let’s keep in touch! 4.Hope to see you soon! 5.Cheers,
Round 9 1.I went sightseeing in Paris. 2.I joined the English conversation club. 3.In my opinion, … 4.I think that … 5.In conclusion, …
Round 10 1.My best friend is getting married to Won Bin in December. 2.I’m dating Hyo-ri Lee. 3.In my view, … 4.I firmly believe that … 5.To summarize, …
Midterm Exam ★ Monday, October 24 ★ 20% of your final grade! ★ Units: 1: Somewhere to stay 2: Let’s keep in touch 4: Dear Sir,
Midterm Exam ★ What you need to study: - Sentence structures - Common writing errors - Informal language (e.g. contractions, ellipsis, colloquial expressions, acronyms, etc.) - Formal language