LOWRIE's BOARD
Abi’s Grammar, Vocabulary, and Listening
CLASS TIME CHANGE: we now meet on Monday and Wednesday at 12:00.
NEW VIDEO LISTENING: Level = Intermediate
A Day in the Life of a
Librarian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcn-B7X7HwQ
Vocabulary from the
Survival Textbook:
devoted staff: (noun phrase)
hard-working, diligent workers
call numbers: (noun phrase)
the numbers on the spine (backbone of book) that tell librarians where books
should go
recommendation: (noun) an
idea or suggestion of something good
jacket [of book]: (noun) a
paper outside covering for books that can be removed
century: (noun) a time group of 100 years [2000s = the 21st century, 1900s =the 20th century, 1800s = the 19th century and so on]
Additional Vocabulary:
devoted staff: (noun phrase)
hard-working workers
cataloguing history: (noun
phrase) the full history of all the books taken out and returned to/from the
library.
'head shelver': (noun phrase) a person who is responsible or 'in control of' putting the books in the correct place on the shelves [head = leader, boss, or official]
1.
Please describe
Helen, ‘the head librarian.’ (The personality words we studied over the winter
could be helpful) 2.
BONUS: Is Gail
hard working? 3.
What does Susan
do as ‘head shelver’? Do you need ‘call numbers’ to do this task? Are call numbers
found on the book jacket (if the book jacket was not removed) 4.
Is Susan (the
woman at the front of the library) helpful when someone wants to ‘check out’ a
book? Would you call her a ‘devoted staff’ member? 5.
BONUS: What did
Susan delete on her computer? 6.
Do any of the
librarians offer a book recommendation to people in the library?
7.
Are Helen and
Gail upset with Susan? Are they all stressed out and upset? GRAMMAR: PRESENT PERFECT VERB TENSE Lesson 1 - Have + Common Past Participles A list of the most common past participles can be found here: http://www.esl-lounge.com/reference/grammar-reference-most-common-irregular-verb-list.php Worksheets from www.englishforeveryone.com Transition Words Set 1 and 2 (NEW) As you can see, transitions are sometimes called
"bridges", because they help you move from one sentence or idea to
another. Simply, transitions CONNECT and RELATE sentences. Understanding Transition
set #1: Green transitions tell that the new sentence happens later/after So: as a result or answer to sentence before,
because of sentence before Then: after the sentence before, shows order Next: after the sentence before, shows order Suddenly: quick, surprising thing after sentence
before (causing feeling of surprise, a speedy connection) Purple transitions show that the sentence happens at (about) the
same time Meanwhile: at the same time as sentence before At this _____ (add time word like ‘time’, ‘moment’, ‘minute,’ ‘point’): this
sentence is NOW or the same time as sentence before By now: at this time, maybe starting
before Blue transitions show order (first, second, third….) First: the #1 thing in a list or process Lastly: at the end or
conclusion, the final step in a process Understanding Transition
set #2: Green transitions tell that the new sentence happens later/after Consequently:
As
a result, ‘so,’ because of the sentence before… Not
surprisingly:
happens/occurs after and is NOT surprising Immediately:
very quickly after the sentence before, just
after, 'suddenly' Purple transitions show that the sentence happens at (or almost
at) the same time Simultaneously:
at the same time By
this time: at
this time, probably starting
before Blue transitions show order (first, second, third….) Finally:
at
the end or conclusion, the final step in a process
Initially: the #1 thing Source: For review of "Phrasal Verbs," you can see this page: http://www.aloud.kr/xe/index.php?mid=lowrieb&document_srl=62803 Abi’s Vocabulary Personality words in
January! January 6th adaptable: (adjective) able to change to be comfortable in new
places or cultures adventurous: (adjective) enjoying adventures and
trying new things amiable: (adjective) friendly brave: (adjective) very willing to do scary or
difficult things
broad-minded: (adjective) open-minded, able to
understand many different ways of being and/or doing things January 8th
aggressive:
(adjective) ready or likely to attack or confront January 13th
decisive: (adjective) able
to make decisions (choices) easily February 3rd
clinging:
(adjective/verb) always wanting to touch and talk to a person, not wanting to
share a person Abi’s Video Listening (choose the news video or the cartoon) News Video Cartoon Video NEW! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHp6nf-HqIQ couple: (noun) two people who date ‘peace’ : when said at the end
of a meeting ‘peace’ means ‘goodbye’ notice: (verb) to see and
know passionate: (adjective) showing
strong feelings or belief 1.
Describe the two
characters using the personality words from January. BONUS: What does the girl
major in. 2.
Do the man and
woman seem like they are a good ‘couple’? 3.
Would you
describe the date as awkward? 4.
Does the young
woman seem like a good person? Does the man seem like a good person? 5.
The man goes to
the bar for drink, what is the woman doing simultaneously? 6.
Which character
is more interested in a 2nd date? “Brain Divided” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuyB7NO0EYY Vocabulary: Compare/contrast:
think orspeak about the things that that are the same (compare) and the things that are
different (contrast) Occur: (verb) to happen, to go
on Modeling: a job in which you
just have to look beautiful in clothes etc. Date: (noun) a romantic meeting. 1.
What is
occurring inside the brain of the man? 2.
Compare and
contrast the blue and red characters’ personalities. 3.
Why does the
girl leave? 4.
How does the
video end? 5.
VOCABULARY
PRACTICE: Which personality words would you use to describe the characters?
affectionate: (adjective) easily feeling or
showing loving feelings or behaviors
agreeable: (adjective) friendly, easy to agree
with or ‘get along’ with
ambitious: (adjective) having or showing a strong need to succeed.
amusing: (adjective) funny
bright: (adjective) smart, intelligent,
quick-thinking
aloof: (adjective) not friendly; cool and distant.
arrogant: (adjective) proud (in a bad way), having or showing an
untrue idea of how important or skilled you are, thinking you’re better than
other people
belligerent: (adjective) ready to attack or become angry,
angry and drunk
big-headed: (adjective) proud (in a bad way), thinking you
are the best or smartest
bitchy: (adjective) mean, unkind, likely to complain or
whine (usually used to describe women)
boastful: (adjective) showing extra pride and enjoyment about your
achievements, possessions, or abilities.
boring: (adjective) not interesting or exciting, common
or usual
bossy: (adjective) enjoying telling others what to do,
wanting to be the boss all the time
callous: (adjective) mean, cruel, not helpful or
sensitive to others
determined: (adjective) not changing your mind about a goal, willing to work
hard to achieve goals
diligent: (adjective) hard-working
diplomatic: (adjective) polite, able to soothe and/or avoid arguments,
political
discreet: (adjective) not telling the secrets of other people, private, able to
‘keep a secret’
dynamic: (adjective) always changing, exciting because always changing
easygoing: (adjective) relaxed, calm, easy to be around
emotional: (adjective) showing a lot of emotions of various kinds
energetic: (adjective) full of energy, having a lot energy
enthusiastic: (adjective) excited about things or activities, happy and ready
to go
conservative: (adjective) traditional, not open
to new things
cowardly: (adjective) not brave or courageous.
cruel: (adjective) very unkind
cunning: (adjective) smart or clever but in a
mean way
cynical: (adjective) Always thinking things are
bad or will be bad
deceitful/dishonest: (adjective) likely to lie,
not telling the truth often
detached: (adjective) not very interested in
anything
