Wow! Not just smart but also BEAUTIFUL!

Okay, guys, so your grades are now posted and our semester is officially over.

Have a great vacation and keep practicing all that you have learned. I assure you that you all have made progress and will continue to do so as long as you stay focused and put in some effort. The blog will remain open if you want to refer back to it in the future.

Thanks for a great semester (my very first class at HCC Spring Branch, which I shall remember fondly). I wish you all success, not only in your English learning, but in your lives!

Stay in touch, and please contact me if I can help you (and also just to say "hi.")
HC

Answers for the FINAL EXAM REVIEW SHEET

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-rIza1967iVZ2RnN2JRZ01uWFU/view?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I2teHAoGm-cZv0EwUDJycJam9pG57NfqAMGyQmHXT6k/edit?usp=sharing

Update on Toye

I spoke with Toye this afternoon and he told me what happened. Two people knocked on his door and tried to rob him. He was shot in the lower leg (his calf). His wound is expected to heal. Right now he needs crutches to walk but he is going to be okay, G-d willing.

Good student that he is, he told me that he plans to be in class to take the final exam on Tuesday!

Review of Wish worksheet answers

1. understood
2. would stop
3. hadn't said
4. were
5. spoke
6. would keep
7. had caught
8. had seen
9. hadn't gone
10. had gone
11. lived
12. were
13. had
14. had had
15. hadn't sat
16. hadn't told
17. had offered
18. would shut up
19. had
20. would give

Write your sentences from the practice grammar test (sections V and VI) here and I will check them for you.

Musical Lesson #12: WISH

"I Wish It Would Rain," by Phil Collins (future wish)

http://www.mtv.com/videos/phil-collins/58766/i-wish-it-would-rain-down.jhtml

You know I never meant to see you again
and I only passed by as a friend
All this time I stayed out of sight
I started wondering why

Now I, I wish it would rain down, down on me
Yes I wish it would rain, rain down on me now

You said you didn't need me in your life
I guess you were right
Well I never meant to cause you no pain
But it looks like I did it again

Now I, I wish ....

Though your hurt is gone, mines hanging on, inside
And I know it's eating me through every night and day
I'm just waiting on your sign

'Cause I know, I know I never meant to cause you no pain
And I realize I let you down
But I know in my heart of heart of hearts
I know I'm never gonna hold you again

Musical lesson #11: Unreal conditionals

The song is a little silly, but it illustrates our lesson :D

Grammar #24: Wish (due Wednesday)

1. Where do you wish you were right now? What do you wish you were doing?

2. What do you wish were different about Houston?

3. What do you wish were different about your country?

4. What is something in your life that you regret? In other words, what is something that you wish you hadn't done?

Grammar #23: Unreal conditionals (due Wednesday)

Complete the following sentences with unreal conditional statements.

1. I don't have a lot of money. However,...
2. I like/don't like surprises (choose one), but...
3. I didn't do all of the blog work this semester, but...
4. I'm not the leader of my country, but...
5. If I could instantly change one thing about myself,...
6. If I could fly anywhere tomorrow,...
7. My English isn't perfect yet, but...
8. I'm not the grammar teacher, but...
9. I didn't come to the last class because I had a headache, but...
10. If I could spend a day with one person in the world--alive, dead, or fictional--...

Real and Unreal Conditions

Situation	If-clause	Result-clause	Examples
REAL in the present	Simple present	Present	If the temperature drops to 0, water freezes. If the child moves, the proper dose of medicine is not received.
REAL in the future	Simple present	Will + SV	If you don’t prepare properly, you won’t pass the test. If I have time, I will prepare for the test.
UNREAL in the present or the future	Simple past	Would + SV Could + SV	If I had time, I would prepare for the test. (But I don’t have time) If I had enough time, I could prepare for the test. (But I don’t have enough time)
UNREAL in the past	Past perfect	Would have + past participle Could have + past participle	If I had had time, I would have studied for the test. (But I didn’t). If I had studied harder this semester, I could have passed level 3. (But I didn’t).

What's on the Final Exam?

Parts  I & II (listening)

PART III-Fill in the blanks in a text with the simple past, past progressive, present perfect, or past perfect

PART IV (4)- used to, be used to, get used to-fill in a text

PART V (5). Gerund or Infinitive

PART VI (6)-Active or Passive Voice

PART VII (7)-Noun Clauses (embedded questions: Ex: Can you tell me where Sue lives?)

PART VIII (8)-Reported Speech

PART IX (9)-Adjectives clauses using (who, whose, which, whom, or that)

PART X (10)-use WISH for present, future, or past (like practice test 4)

PART XI (11)- Present unreal conditional: If I had the time, I would learn how to ski;
 and Past unreal conditional: If I had known you were ill, I would have called you.

Class on Tuesday

I intend to finish the first class at 11 and to being the second class at 11:30 because we need more time for grammar.

Silvina and Leila, please try to come at 11:30!

Video Presentation: Hope and Wish

Please bring this outline with your problem/solution essay on Tuesday

 POSSIBLE OUTLINE for your problem/solution essay

I. INTRODUCTION

   A. HOOK_______________________________________________________________

   B. EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM

   C. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? WHY SHOULD WE CARE?

   D. THESIS STATEMENT: SOLUTION (S)________________________________________

II. SUPPORT PARAGRAPH 1

   A. TOPIC SENTENCE________________________________________________________

       1. SUPPORT____________________________________________________________

       2. SUPPORT_____________________________________________________________

III. SUPPORT PARAGRAPH 1

   A. TOPIC SENTENCE__________________________________________________________

       1. SUPPORT_______________________________________________________________

       2. SUPPORT_______________________________________________________________

IV. SUPPORT PARAGRAPH 1

   A. TOPIC SENTENCE____________________________________________________________

       1. SUPPORT_________________________________________________________________

       2. SUPPORT_________________________________________________________________

V. CONCLUSION

   A.  TOPIC SENTENCE___________________________________________________________

You can download a copy of this here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-rIza1967iVeWpnSUY3aFNpeDg/view?usp=sharing

Grammar #22: Adjective Clauses (due Monday)

Complete the following sentences with adjective clauses:

1. I like teachers ____________.
2. I don't like teachers _______________.
3. People  _________amaze me.
4. Do you know somebody  ________________?
5. A good friend is someone  _______________.
6. A good parent is one _________________.
7. I need a car ________________.
8. I need a man/woman _______________.
9. English is a language _____________.
10. Grammar is a class  ____________.
11. I'm looking for a job  _________________.

Introducton to Adjective Clauses

Part I: FORM

Adjective clauses (a.k.a. relative clauses) are dependent clauses which follow closely the noun which they modify. They are dependent on the noun. They cannot exist alone.

Adjective clauses begin with a special word, called a relative pronoun (a.k.a. adjective clause pronoun). The relative pronouns introduce the relative clause.

The relative pronouns are:

who/whom/that (for people))
which/that (for things)
whose + noun (for possessions of people or things)
where (for places)
when (for time)

To form a relative clause, the formula is:
relative pronoun + S + V

Part II: Function

 Adjective clause pronouns (a.k.a. relative pronouns) can either be used as the subject of the relative clause or the object of the verb of the clause, as demonstrated below:

1. Subject relative clause

Two simple sentences:
I thanked the woman.
She helped me.

One complex sentence: 
I thanked the woman WHO/THAT helped me.

She (the woman) is the subject of the adjective clause.
This is called a subject relative clause.

*In a subject relative clause, the relative pronoun functions as both the relative pronoun AND the subject.

Here is another example:

The book is mine.
It is on the table.

The book WHICH/THAT is on the table is mine.
It (the book) is the subject of the relative clause.

So this is also a subject relative clause.

 *Again: In a subject relative clause, the relative pronoun functions as both the relative pronoun AND the subject.

2. Object relative clause

Two simple sentences:
She is the woman.
I thanked her.

One complex sentence:
She is the woman WHO/WHOM/THAT/0 I thanked.

The woman (her) is the OBJECT of the second sentence.
This is called an object relative clause.

Another example:

Two simple sentences:
The movie wasn't very good.
We saw it last night.

One complex sentence:
The movie THAT/WHICH/0 we saw last night wasn't very good.

It (the movie) is the OBJECT of the second sentence, making this an object relative clause.

3. Relative pronoun as the object of the preposition (object clause)

Two simple sentences:
She is the woman.
I told you about her.

One complex sentence:
She is the woman ABOUT WHOM I told you. (Formal)
She is the woman WHO/WHOM/THAT/0  I told you ABOUT.

Two simple sentences:
The music was good.
We listened to it last night.

One complex sentence:
The music TO WHICH we listened last night was good. (Formal)
The music WHICH/THAT/0 we listened TO last night was good. 

Explanation of PRONOUN SHIFT

https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/838884/pages/about-shifts-in-point-of-view-pronoun-shift

Musical lesson #10: Adjective Clause (Object clause)

"Somebody That I Used To Know," by Gotye

Noun clause

Antecedent (noun which gets modified)

Adjective clause  (blue highlight and  green highlight are adjective clauses because I can't seem to fix it!)

Now and then I think of when we were together
Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
Told myself that you were right for me
But felt so lonely in your company
But that was love and it's an ache [that] I still remember

You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
Like resignation to the end, always the end
So when we found that we could not make sense
Well you said that we would still be friends
But I'll admit that I was glad it was over

But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
No you didn't have to stoop so low
Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
I guess that I don't need that though
Now you're just somebody that I used to know

Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know

[Kimbra:]
Now and then I think of all the times (that)  you screwed me over
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
But I don't want to live that way
Reading into every word you say
You said that you could let it go
And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know

[Gotye:]
But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
No you didn't have to stoop so low
Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
I guess that I don't need that though
Now you're just somebody that I used to know

Musical Lesson #9: Adjective Clause (subject clause)

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody Who Loves Me," by Whitney Houston

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KhhY9iwn-w

antecedent (noun which gets modified)
adjective clause

Clock strikes upon the hour
And the sun begins to fade
Still enough time to figure out
How to chase my blues away
I've done alright up till now
It's the light of day that shows me how
And when the night falls the loneliness calls

Chorus:
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

I've been in love and lost my senses
Spinning through the town
Sooner or later the fever ends
And I wind up feeling down
I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls
 
Chorus:
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat
Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Somebody who somebody who
Somebody who loves me
Somebody who somebody who
To hold me in his arms oh
I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls.

Your Problem/Solution Essay Timeline

1.CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC
    Think about a problem in your city, your country, or in Houston that you're interested in writing about. Post the problem below. I will let you know if its a good topic. Send me your topic by Friday.


2. LIST TWO OR THREE SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM
     Post your solutions below my reply to your topic. Wait for me to approve them.
Send me your solutions by Sunday noon.


3. WRITE YOUR FIRST DRAFT
    After I approve your problem and the solutions, begin your first draft. Bring your first draft on Tuesday.


4. PEER EDITING IN CLASS ON TUESDAY


5. FINAL DRAFT DUE THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WINGTUESDAY

Tomorrow

I plan to end the first class no later than 11:15 in order to start the second class promptly at 11:45. I will review the practice test with you for the first 15 minutes and the test will begin at 12:00 or 12:05.

Writing #6: Solutions (due Thursday)

Choose ONE of the problems on p. 143 or 144.
Write a thesis statement and then 2 body paragraphs explaining your solutions.

Powerpoint Presentation: Adjective Clauses

Powerpoint Lesson on Reported Speech

Online practice for reported speech

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/reported-speech

Scroll down the page until you see "exercises in reported speech." These are excellent practice and you can check your answers immediately.

If you don't have a lot of time, go to the "mixed exercises." 

Grammar #21: Quoted and Reported Speech (due Wednesday)

Part 1:
Watch the following video.

http://www.schooltube.com/video/8d94448e0ba3a3f756b9/

Write 3 sentences that you hear in quoted speech. There are many ways to do this. Please vary your style and word choice to make it interesting. In other words, do not write all of the quotes in the same format.

For instance,
"I heard you the first time," Ricky said to Lucy, "but what language is it?"

Part 2:
Reply to your own comment. WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO  is to rewrite your original sentence in reported (indirect) speech.

For instance,
Ricky told Lucy that he had heard her the first time but that he didn't know what language it was.

Powerpoint Presentation: Reported Speech

Reportedspeech hc from holly_cin

Grammar # 20.1:Noun Clauses (due Monday)

A friend of yours wants to "set you up" with another friend on a blind date.

"Set you up" means [that] they want to introduce you to someone of the opposite sex.
A "blind date" is when you go on a date with someone without having seen them before that night.

Write down three things you want to find out about that person using noun clauses.

For example:
1. I'd like to find out what color his eyes are.
2. Could you let me know if he's ever been married before?
3. I wonder what his hobbies are.

Musical Lesson #7: Noun Clauses with as object of the verb

This song brings me back to my teenage years.





I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did as long as you love me!

This is the class you guys remind me of

Chapters 8 and 9 in the grammar book

We covered chapters 8 and 9 in the writing class, but these chapters will be tested in the grammar class (chapter 9 on test #4 and chapter 8 on the final exam). If we have time, I will review these chapters before the tests. However, its possible that we won't have time to review, so I advise you to review these chapters on your own.

Week 12 (November 8 and 10):

11/8: Test #2 (chapters 5, 6, 10 and 13)

Introduction to noun clauses

11/10: Ch. 14: Noun clauses

Week 13 (November 15 and 17):

11/15: Ch. 14: Noun clauses, continued

11/17: Test #3 (ch. 14)

Ch. 12: Introduction to Adjective clauses

Week 14* (November 22):

11/22: Ch. 12: Adjective clauses

*November 24: Thanksgiving holiday (no class)

Week 15: (November 29 and Dec. 1):

11/29: Using If and Wish (Teacher handouts)

Ch. 9: Comparisons (nearly completed in the writing class)

12/1: Test #4 (If and Wish and ch. 9 and 12)

Ch. 8: Connecting Ideas (already completed in the writing class)

Week 16: (December 6):

Final Exam (11 a.m. -1 p.m.) 

Musical Lesson #6: Noun Clauses with ? or THAT

Adele:  "Someone Like You"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qemWRToNYJY

I heard that you're settled down

That you found a girl and you're married now

I heard that your dreams came true

Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you

Old friend, why are you so shy?

Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited

But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it

I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded

That for me, it isn't over

Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you, too

Don't forget me, I begged,

I remember you said,

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

You know how the time flies

Only yesterday was the time of our lives

We were born and raised in a summer haze

Bound by the surprise of our glory days

I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited

But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it

I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded

That for me, it isn't over yet

Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you, too

Don't forget me, I begged,

I remember you said,

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah

Nothing compares, no worries or cares

Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made

Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?

Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you

Don't forget me, I begged,

I remember you said,

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you, too

Don't forget me, I begged,

I remember you said,

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Grammar #20: Noun Clauses

Here is a chance for you to ask me a personal question, but you have to use a noun clause.

You can start it like this:
Holly, I'd like to know what your middle name is.

Or...
Holly, could you tell me what your middle name is?

Or...
I'm interested in knowing what your middle name is.

Or...
if you have another way to ask the question using a noun clause, TERRIFIC.

I'm not sure WHICH QUESTIONS I'LL ANSWER yet. Let's see what you come up with!

Ask me three different questions.

You may not repeat questions that have already been asked.

Course Survey

The EGLS3 survey will be open for two weeks—November 7 – 18. Please advise your students of the availability of the survey. Instructions are at www.hccs.edu/egls3. On mobile devices, go to psmobile.hccs.edu, log in, and look for the EGLS3 button.

Please advise students to SUBMIT their survey results. Results that are SAVED are not automatically SUBMITTED. (In order to ensure confidentiality, students are no longer able to request that their instructor be notified of survey completions. Note that survey administrators do not have access to submission logs to determine who has submitted a survey.)

Language of Cause and Effect

Causeandeffectlanguage from holly_cin

Final draft of your comparison/contrast essay is due TUESDAY

Tomorrow we will have an in class essay (test).

Are you guys watching the election results?

I'm totally in shock!

Updated Schedule for Grammar

Week 12 (November 8 and 10):

11/8: Test #2 (chapters 5, 6, 10 and 13)

Introduction to noun clauses

11/10: Ch. 14: Noun clauses

Week 13 (November 15 and 17):

11/15: Ch. 14: Noun clauses, continued

11/17: Test #3 (ch. 14)

Ch. 12: Introduction to Adjective clauses

Week 14* (November 22):

11/22: Ch. 12: Adjective clauses

*November 24: Thanksgiving holiday (no class)

Week 15: (November 29 and Dec. 1):

11/29: Using If and Wish (Teacher handouts)

Ch. 9: Comparisons (nearly completed in the writing class)

12/1: Test #4 (If and Wish and ch. 9 and 12)

Ch. 8: Connecting Ideas (already completed in the writing class)

Week 16: (December 6):

Final Exam (11 a.m. -1 p.m.) 

Powerpoint Presentation: Noun Clauses

Nounclauses l3 from holly_cin

Total clause overview and introduction to noun clauses

Grammar Schedule for the rest of the semester

Week 12 (November 8 and 10):

11/8: Test #2 (chapters 5, 6, 10 and 13)

Ch. 14: Noun clauses

Week 13 (November 15 and 17):

Noun clauses, continued

11/17: Test #3 (ch. 14)

Ch. 12: Adjective clauses

Week 14* (November 22):

Ch. 12: Adjective clauses

*November 24: Thanksgiving holiday

Week 15: (November 29 and Dec. 1):

Using If and Wish (Teacher handouts)

Ch. 9: Comparisons (nearly completed in the writing class)

12/1: Test #4 (If and Wish and ch. 9 and 12)

Ch. 8: Connecting Ideas (already completed in the writing class)

Week 16: (December 6):

Final Exam (11 a.m. -1 p.m.)

Comparison and Contast Essay

1. Choose a topic. Compare and contrast one of the following:

     A. Your city and Houston
     B. Your language and English
     C. Two sports
     D. Two teams
     E. Dating customs in your generation and dating customs in your grandparents' generation
     F. The Galleria and Katy Mills
     G. Facebook friends and real friends

2. Write a thesis statement and an outline.

3. Decide point by point or block style.

3. Post the thesis statement, and write the points of comparison.
Example:
Although they share several similarities, the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs are different in terms of the average age of the players, the coaching staff, and the dedication of the fans.

If you don't name the points of comparison in your thesis, I want you to write them in your post so I know in advance what you're comparing. Also, tell me which style you are using.

4. After you submit your thesis (due Sunday at noon) and I approve it, you can start writing your first draft.

5. Bring your first draft on Tuesday for peer editing. The final draft will be due on Thursday (although I may extend the time until the following Tuesday).

Remember, as the semester moves forward, my expectations for your writing increase. Please write a thoughtful and interesting essay for me to read.

Timeline:
Thesis and points of comparsion due Sunday at noon. Also, tell me which style you're using (block style or point by point).
First draft due Tuesday. It must be printed BEFORE CLASS.

5 points will be deducted if your thesis is not posted on time.
10 points will be deducted if you don't come with a first draft PRINTED on Tuesday.

Online help for gerunds and infinitives

http://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/index.htm


These are fantastic and I highly recommend DOING them.

Sentences from today's class with gerunds and It+infinitive as subjects

It takes time to make friends here.

Making friends here takes time.

It is easy to get around the town.

Getting around the town is easy.

Is it expensive to live here?

Is living here expensive?

Walking alone at night is dangerous.

It is dangerous to walk alone at night.

Exploring this town is fun.

It is fun to explore this town.

Is finding affordable housing difficult?

Is it difficult to find affordable housing?

Improving your writing is easy if you follow these rules.

It is easy to improve your writing if you follow these rules.

Writing English is more difficult than reading it.

It is more difficult to write English than read it.

Listening to English is more difficult than speaking it.

It is more difficult FOR ME to listen to English than speak it.

Grammar #19: Gerunds and It+Infinitive as subjects

Today in class we practiced expressing the same idea in different ways. For this post, I would like you to do the same.

Please write some pieces of advice for the students in my class next spring. Write the advice two different ways using gerunds as subjects and "it + adj + (for s/o or s/t) + infinitive." Write three groups of sentences, meaning 3 separate pieces of advice, each in at least two ways.

Example:
1. It is important for you to review the lesson each night (infinitive phrase).
2. Reviewing the lesson each night is important.

THE CUBS WON!

ONE MORE GAME TO GO!

Powerpoint Presentation: Infinitives

Infinitives l3 from holly_cin

Schedule for this week posted under weekly schedules

Grammar #18: Gerunds (due Wednesday)

Complete the following sentences with gerunds. Please write the entire sentence in your reply.

1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed__________________________.
2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped __________________________.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided ______________________.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble _______________________.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time ______________________.
6. I'm looking forward to_____________________________.
7. I'm still not used to___________________________.
8. I strongly dislike_______________________________.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like ____________________________.
10. If you visit my country I recommend ___________________________.
11. I don't mind ____________________________.
12. I'm afraid of___________________________.
13. Let's talk about __________________________.

Musical Lesson: Gerunds

'I Can't Help Falling in Love with You," by Elvis








"I Can't Stand Losing You," by The Police "Keep on Loving You," by REO Speedwagon (this song was SO POPULAR when I was a kid way back when!)

Gerund slides

Gerundslides from holly_cin

This powerpoint presentation was made by my students last year to help remember some of the preposition combinations as well as some of the special gerund combinations. You can download it.

Powerpoint Presentation: Gerunds

Gerunds l3 from holly_cin

Writing #5: Writing about Comparisons (due Monday)

Write your paragraph from p. 130 below.

The Many Meanings of "Get"

1. Receive
Did you get the package?

2. Understand
I don't get what she means.

3. Become
I'm getting tired.
I got bored after about 20 minutes of the movie.

4. Arrive
How did you get here? I got here on foot.

5. Pick up
You can get your tickets at the front office.

6. Get + preposition = Move
Get out of here.
Get off the table.
Get in the car.

7. Let's get + gerund = Begin
Let's get going.
Let's get started.
Let's get moving.

8. Catch (similar to receive)
The cops got the criminal after a long chase.
Go get him!

9. In sports, to cover, defend, or oppose somebody.
We're playing football. I'll get Joe and you get Mike.

10. Revenge
I'm going to get him good for what he did to me! (In Arabic: "Walla La Kisrak!")

11. Cause someone to do something
I got him to take me to the airport. He didn't want to do it at first, but I convinced him.

12. Answer the phone or open the door.
The phone is ringing. Could you please get it?
Someone's knocking on the door. Could you get it?

13. To take care of something, such as the bill at a restaurant.
You don't have to pay; I got it already.

14. Other expressions with get
A. Get lost!
B. Get up.
C. Get together. (to meet with friends--I'm getting together with my best friend tonight)
D. Get along. (have a good relationship--I get along well with my brother).
E. Get over it!
F. Get out of here! (It means "no way! You're not serious!)
G. Get in trouble

If you can think of any others to add to this list, post them as a comment.

Grammar #17: Be supposed to (due Sunday)

(Be) supposed to means the same as (be) expected to, both of which are passive. This means that somebody else is supposing or expecting something.

Some expectations for our class:
1. Students are supposed to come on time. In other words, students are expected to come on time.
Who expects that? The teacher. The school. The administration. The HCC culture.

2. Students are supposed to pay attention in class. In other words, students are expected to pay attention in class.
Who expects that? The teacher. The school. The other students. Everybody.

3. Students are NOT supposed to sleep in class. In other words, students are expected to stay awake in class. TAN, ANH, TOYE, GHAITH, ETC...
Who expects that? I think you know the answer to this question.

4. Students are supposed to do their own work on exams. In other words students are NOT supposed to cheat.
Who expects that? I think you know the answer to this question.

5. Students are supposed to speak English in class. In other words, students are NOT supposed to speak other languages. ROSAIDA, XIMENA, ITZEL, GUSTAVO...

If you understand this lesson, then tell me three more expectations that either the teacher or the students are supposed to meet in class.

If you do not understand this lesson, write "I do not understand this lesson."

Updated schedule for this week

Week 10	Class 1	Class 2
Writing	Peer editing of cause and effect essay Connectors in the grammar book (8-4 thru 8-7) HW: Ch. 8, ex. 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 24-27, 30-32, 36 (complete the exercises of the sections that are covered in the class).	Compare and Contrast Essay HW: Final draft of your cause and effect essay due on Tuesday. pp. 127-129 (write thesis statements and comparison and contrast sentences) p. 130 (read the instructions at the top of the page. Then write your paragraph and post it on the blog—due Monday)
Grammar	Ch. 10: Passive voice (10-4 thru 10-9) HW: Ch. 10, ex. 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 41, 42	Ch. 10: Passive Voice (conclude) HW: Ch. 10, ex. 46, 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54 Blog writing #14-17

Grammar #16: Get + Adjective or past participle (due Sunday)

Go to exercise 36 on p. 279 and answer the questions below.

Grammar #15: Be used to/be accustomed to (due Sunday)

First, do exercises 40-42 on p. 281.

Then answer the 3 questions in exercise 44 below. Write complete answers.

Transitive Verb or Intransitive Verb?

The math professor explained the lesson.
TRANSITIVE—“explain” needs an object

I drive to work every day.
INTRANSITIVE—“drive” does not need an object

Many students sleep late on the weekends.
INTRANSITIVE—“sleep” does not need an object.

Louise finally got her license.
TRANSITIVE—“get” needs an object

Does your family live in Toronto?
INTRANSITIVE—“live” does not need an object

Mark and Mindy seem unhappy.
INTRANSITIVE— “seem” is followed by an adjective, NOT AN OBJECT

When did your friends come to the United State?
INTRANSITIVE—“come” is not followed by an object

For email, you need a computer.
TRANSITIVE—“need” NEEDS AN OBJECT

My father and I always disagree about politics.
INTRANSITIVE—NO OBJECT REQUIRED after “disagree.”

Did you find the address?
TRANSITIVE—“find” needs an object

Comparisons with AS

Today in class we compared doing homework with paying attention in class. Here is what some of the students said:

1. Julio: “Doing homework isn’t quite as important as paying attention in class.”                
(paying attention is a little more important)

2. Fanny disagreed with Julio: “Doing homework is JUST as important as paying attention in class.”

(paying attention and doing homework are equal—use “just” for emphasis).

3. Tan said: "Paying attention in class isn’t as important as doing homework."

(doing homework is more important)

4. Thoai emphasized Tan's point even further: "Paying attention in class isn’t nearly as important as doing homework."

(doing homework is much more important)

5. The others said: "Paying attention in class isn’t quite as important as doing homework."

(doing homework is a little more important)