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HOËRSKOOL BIRCHLEIGH GR8 ENG HL 2020 ACTIVITIES
HOËRSKOOL BIRCHLEIGH
GRADE 8
ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE
2020
ACTIVITIES
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TABLE OF CONTENT:
WEEK 1:
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WEEK 1
DAY 1: LANGUAGE PUNCTUATION 1: Apostrophe
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
Two functions!
(ALWAYS use these words to identify the function.)
✓ To indicate possession/ belonging/ ownership.
✓ To indicate contraction/omission.
1. POSSESSION/BELONGING/OWNERSHIP
• Add ’s to singular noun, even if it ends in -s. e.g. It is Ben’s car.
(singular without -s)
It is James’s car. (singular with -s)
• Add ‘ to plural noun that ends in -s e.g. These are my sisters’ rooms.
• Add ‘s to the last noun if there is joint possession, e.g. This is Ben and Jane’s
apartment.
• NB!! Possessive pronouns do NOT get apostrophes, e.g. The apartment is theirs.
• NB!! If the possessive noun is inanimate, do NOT use
the apostrophe.
e.g. That is the car door. (not car’s door)
2. CONTRACTION/OMISSION
• Use the apostrophe where letters are left out of a word (omission).
e.g. ‘Twas the day before Christmas.
• Use the apostrophe when combining two words (contraction).
e.g. He’s the best soccer player.
• NB!! Do not confuse its (possessive pronoun) and
it’s (it is contraction)
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Exercise:
Exercise A: Add possessive apostrophes to the sentences.
e. g. Question: That is the house of David.
Answer: That is David’s house.
1. This is the shoe of the girl.
2. We are at the room of the hotel.
3. He is the son of Marcus.
4. This is the house of Julie and Juan.
5. Please close the door of the car.
6. The flowers of the plant are red.
7. The website of the College is confusing.
8. I want to play the guitar of Ernesto.
9. Do you want to walk to the other side of the river?
10. I want to ride in the car of Bobbie.
Exercise B: Add apostrophes to indicate contraction/omission.
e. g. Question: I am your friend.
Answer: I'm your friend.
1. I do not like vanilla ice cream.
2. I am going to the mall.
3. Who is the new student?
4. They are my best friends.
5. We are not waiting in the line.
6. She will be the class president.
7. He should not worry so much.
8. They will be here in fifteen minutes.
9. Where is my blue book?
10. She does not eat spinach.
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
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Answers:
Exercise A:
1. This is the girl’s shoe.
2. We are at the hotel room.
3. He is Marcus’s son.
4. This is Julie and Juan’s house.
5. Please close the car door.
6. The plant’s flowers are red.
7. The College’s website is confusing.
8. I want to play Ernesto’s guitar.
9. Do you want to walk to the riverside?
10. I want to ride in Bobbie’s car.
Exercise B:
1. I don’t like vanilla ice cream.
2. I’m going to the mall.
3. Who’s the new student?
4. They’re my best friends.
5. We’re not waiting in the line.
6. She’ll be the class president.
7. He shouldn’t worry so much.
8. They’ll be here in fifteen minutes.
9. Where’s my blue book?
10. She doesn’t eat spinach.
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WEEK 1
DAY 2: LANGUAGE SIMPLE TENSE
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
Tense Explanation Affirmative Time words
Negative
Simple Can have different Question
A: He spoke. Yesterday, two minutes ago,
Past forms. in 1990, the other day, last
N: He did not speak.
Friday, if sentences.
Q: Did he speak?
Simple The ‘Original’ form of A: He speaks. Always, every, never,
Present the verb. normally, often, seldom,
N: He does not speak. sometimes, usually, if
sentences
Q: Does he speak?
Simple Formed with will or is A: He will speak. / He is going to In a year, next, tomorrow,
Future going to. speak. if sentences, assumption (I
think, probably, perhaps)
N: He will not speak. / He is not
going to speak.
Q: Q: Will he speak? / Is he going
to speak?
Exercise:
Change the verbs in brackets into the appropriate tenses. Write out the sentences.
Exercise A: Simple Past
1. Last year I (spend) my holiday in Ireland.
2. It (be) great.
3. I (travel) around by car with two friends and we (visit) lots of interesting places.
4. In the evenings we usually (go) to a pub.
5. One night we even (learn) some Irish dances.
6. We (be) very lucky with the weather.
7. It (not / rain) a lot.
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8. But we (see) some beautiful rainbows.
9. Where (spend / you) your last holiday?
Exercise B: Simple Present
1. Janine (take) a cold shower, (brush) her teeth and (comb) her hair.
2. After that she (put) on her clothes.
3. Then Janine (leave) the house and (lock) the door.
4. She (go) to the bus stop and (wait) for the bus.
5. When the bus (arrive), she (get on) the bus.
Exercise C: Future Simple (going to)
1. It (rain).
2. They (eat) stew,
3. I (wear) blue shoes tonight.
4. We (not/help) you.
5. Jack (not / walk) home.
6. (cook I you) dinner?
7. Sue (share / not) her biscuits.
8. (leave / they) the house?
9. (take part I she) in the contest?
10. I (not / spend) my holiday abroad this year.
Exercise D: Future Simple (will)
Jim asked a fortune teller about his future. Here is what she told him:
1. You (earn) a lot of money.
2. You (travel) around the world.
3. You (meet) lots of interesting people.
4. Everybody (adore) you.
5. You (not / have) any problems.
6. Many people (serve) you.
7. They (anticipate) your wishes.
8. There (not / be) anything left to wish for.
9. But all these things (happen/only) if you marry me.
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Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
Exercise A: Simple Past
1. Last year I spent my holiday in Ireland.
2. It was great.
3. I travelled around by car with two friends and we visited lots of interesting places.
4. In the evenings we usually went to a pub.
5. One night we even learnt some Irish dances.
6. We were very lucky with the weather.
7. It did not rain a lot.
8. But we saw some beautiful rainbows.
9. Where did you spend your last holiday?
Exercise B: Simple Present
1. Janine takes a cold shower, brushes her teeth and combs her hair.
2. After that she puts on her clothes.
3. Then Janine leaves the house and locks the door.
4. She goes to the bus stop and waits for the bus.
5. When the bus arrives, she gets on the bus.
Exercise C: Future Simple (going to)
1. It is going to rain.
2. They are going to eat stew.
3. I am going to wear blue shoes tonight.
4. We are not going to help you.
5. Jack is not going to walk home.
6. Are you going to cook dinner?
7. Sue is not going to share her biscuits.
8. Are they going to leave the house?
9. Is she going to take part in the contest?
10. I am not going to spend my holiday abroad this year.
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Exercise D: Future Simple (will)
1. You will earn a lot of money.
2. You will travel around the world.
3. You will meet lots of interesting people.
4. Everybody will adore you.
5. You will not have any problems.
6. Many people will serve you.
7. They will anticipate your wishes.
8. There will not be anything left to wish for.
9. Everything will be perfect.
10. But all these things will only happen if you marry me.
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WEEK 1
DAY 3: LANGUAGE LITERAL AND FIGURATIVE
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
The meaning of a word, phrase or sentence.
Literal: The meaning is obvious; exactly what it says. There’s no hidden or added meaning.
e.g. He cut his finger.
Figurative: It suggests an idea, or an image is created that can be identified as a figure of
speech (NB literature).
e.g. It felt like someone poured acid on his skin.
Exercise:
Say whether the following is meant literally or figuratively.
If it is figurative, identify the figure of speech (Refer to your literature notes).
e.g. Question: The sun smiled down on us.
Answer: Figuratively, personification.
1. I love painting pictures of trees.
2. Painting trees is not too difficult.
3. Master painters make me feel like a child among adults.
4. The paintings speak to me.
5. I paint trees from memory.
6. Some colourful paintings are really loud.
7. Abstract art is difficult to understand.
8. Some paintings smack you in the face with their shocking content.
9. Painting is a very calming activity.
10. Painting is my Panado.
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
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Answers:
1. Literal
2. Literal
3. Figurative, Simile
4. Figurative, Personification
5. Literal
6. Figurative, Personification
7. Literal
8. Figurative, Personification
9. Literal
10. Figurative, Metaphor
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WEEK 1
DAY 4: LANGUAGE DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
• Denotation: The definition of a specific word.
Pay attention to the context (how the word is used in a specific
sentence) because definitions may change.
• Connotation: The thoughts and feelings associated with a word.
It can be positive, negative or neutral.
e.g. My sister has cancer.
Denotation: Cancer is a disease that causes cells to grow irregularly.
Connotation: Negative
Exercise:
Each of the following pairs of phrases share a denotation but have different connotations.
Write down their denotation, and then identify their separate connotations.
e.g. Question: A passionate/argumentative personality.
Answer: Denotation: Having and expressing strong feelings.
Connotation: Passionate + Argumentative -
1. A strong reek/aroma.
2. A charismatic/pushy leader.
3. He squandered/invested his time.
4. A bold/reckless plan.
5. Energetic/rambunctious dogs.
6. Spoke with arrogance/confidence.
7. Ratty/Casual clothes.
8. An aggressive/hostile stance.
9. Easy-going/lazy attitude.
10. A thoughtful/calculated response.
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
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Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
Denotation Connotation
1 The smell or scent of something. Reek - Aroma +
2 The ability to make people do what you want.
Charismatic + Pushy -
3 The manner in which finite resources are used.
Squandered – invested +
4 A daring and risky action. Bold + Reckless -
5 Having a high level of energy. Energetic + Rambunctious -
6 As if having all of the facts. Arrogance - Confidence +
7 Not formal or presentable. Ratty – Casual +
8 Ready to react, take action. Aggressive - Hostile +
9 Not motivated to be proactive. Easy-going +
Lazy-
Not impulsive but after careful consideration. Thoughtful + Calculated -
10
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WEEK 1
DAY 5: LANGUAGE SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
Synonyms: Words that share the same definition.
Antonyms: Words that have the exact opposite meaning of each other. Antonyms are
often created by adding a prefix to a word.
e.g. His back is hunched.
Synonym: bent
Antonym: straight
He is intelligent.
Synonym: smart
Antonym: unintelligent
Exercise:
Exercise A:
Choose the best synonym from the list, write down only your answers.
e.g. 16.C
1. entire 2. wicked 3. brief 4. broad
A. half A. wrong A half A. thin
B. whole B. evil B. short B. wide C deep
C. most C. ingenious C. near D. big
D. pure D. helpful D. soon E. small
E. funny E. good E. close
5. harsh 6. Terrified 7. apart 8. full
A. pretty A. wimpy A. joined A. hollow
B. strange B. anxious B. separate B. empty
C. cruel C. nervous C. moving C. simple
D. pleasant D. scared D. together D. packed
E. angry E. horrified E. congruous E. deep
9. other 10. Hasty 11. tender 12. proper
A. one A. novel A. mean A. complicated
B. different B. creative B. strong B. appropriate
C. two C. sweet C. gentle C. obvious
D. another D. rampant D. popular D. wrong
E. many E. impatient E. hard E. common
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13. incorrect 14. sturdy 15. average
A. wrong A. strong A. standard
B. deceiving B. durable B. abnormal
C. left C. textured C. incomplete
D. right D. smooth D. special
E. false E. light E. capable
Exercise B:
Choose the best antonym from the list, write down only your answer.
e.g. 11. B
1. awful 2. true 3. strange 4. worst
A. laughable A. candid A. easy A. meanest
B. unthinkable B. false B. typical B. best
C. dubious C. fake C. creative C. last
D. pitiful D. real D. boring D. angriest
E. wonderful E. phony E. tough E. happiest
5. plain 6. positive 7. expensive 8. evil
A. lousy A. amplified A. shy A. mean
B. crazy B. negative B. determined B. powerful
C. fancy C. wrong C. nervous C. happy
E. sweet D. inert D. extravagant D. good
E. equal E. cheap E. generous
9. curious 10. special 11. parcel 12. sober
A. casual A. inexpensive A. congruent A. complicated
B. complex B. likeable B. equal B. reliable
C. flagrant C. cool C. perpendicular C. temperamental
D. passionate D. ordinary D. straight D. dubious
E. uninterested E. popular E. bent E. intoxicated
13. fine 14. simple 15. idle
A. coarse A. weird A. lazy
B. angry B. complicated B. loose
C. smooth C. crazy C. involved
D. mad D. okay D. torrential
E. upset E. peculiar E. busy
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Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
Exercise A: Exercise B:
1. B 1. E
2. B 2. B
3. B 3. B
4. B 4. B
5. C 5. C
6. D 6. B
7. B 7. E
8. D 8. D
9. B 9. E
10. E 10. D
11. C 11. C
12. B 12. E
13. A 13. A
14. B 14. B
15. A 15. E
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WEEK 2
DAY 1: LANGUAGE DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
DIRECT SPEECH:
• Is the exact spoken words of a person/character.
• Shows who is speaking.
• Provides a reporting verb.
• Always use a comma and quotation marks to separate the spoken words from the
introductory clause.
❖ David said, "I enjoy eating Chinese food."
REPORTED SPEECH:
• A person/character's words are repeated.
• Changes must be made when rewriting these words from direct speech.
❖ David said that he enjoyed eating Chinese food.
Changes: (Follow PPAVII)
The following changes have to be made so that the meaning of the sentence stays the same
when rewriting direct speech into reported speech.
1. PUNCTUATION
Remove all the punctuation marks that were used in direct speech. The only
punctuation that is used in reported speech Is a full stop at the end of the sentence
and perhaps commas to separate clauses or lists.
2. PRONOUNS
Find and change the pronouns to ensure there is no misunderstanding. Pay close
attention to who is speaking.
■ I - he, she
■ My - his, her
■ We - they
■ Us - them
❖ David said, "I love my mom."
❖ David said that he loved his mom.
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3. ADVERBS
✓ Change only the adverbs of time and place.
DIRECT SPEECH REPORTED SPEECH
today That day
Now Then
Yesterday The day before/ the previous day
...days ago ...days before
Last week The week before
Next year The following year
Tomorrow The following/next day
Here There
This That
These Those
❖ David said, "I am going there tomorrow."
❖ David said that he was going there the next day.
❖ David said, "I like it here."
❖ David said that he liked it there.
4. VERB TENSES
✓ CHANGE THE VERB TENSE ONLY WHEN THE REPORTING VERB IS IN THE PAST
TENSE.
Verbs in the present tense in direct speech have to change to the past tense in reported
speech.
Verbs in the past tense in direct speech have to take one more step back into the past in
reported speech.
❖ David said, "I am eating Chinese food."
❖ David said that he was eating Chinese food.
❖ David said, "I ate Chinese food."
❖ David said that he had eaten Chinese food.
✓ When the reporting verb is in the present tense, the verbs stay as they are – the form can
change, but not the tense.
❖ David says, "I love Chinese food."
❖ David says that he loves Chinese food.
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5. INTERJECTIONS
Interjections in direct speech must be interpreted and restated in reported speech. Focus on
the meaning of the interjection.
❖ David shouted, "Wow! It's a beautiful day!"
❖ David shouted in excitement/excitedly that it was a beautiful day.
6. INSERT
S If the spoken words in direct speech is a statement or an exclamation, insert "that" in the
reported speech.
❖ David said, "I am hungry."
❖ David said that he was hungry.
• If the spoken words in direct speech is a question, insert "if” or "whether"
❖ UNLESS the question has an interrogative word (W-HOW).
❖ If there is an interrogative word, then It must be used In place of "if” or "whether"
❖ David asked, "Are you hungry?"
❖ David asked if you were hungry.
❖ David asked, "When are we going to eat?"
❖ David asked when they were going to eat.
• If the spoken words in direct speech is a command or a request, the word "to", or
negative "not to", must be used with the infinite verb.
(NB! DO NOT CHANGE VERB TENSE)
❖ David said, "Sit down!"
❖ David told them to sit down.
❖ David said, "Please, sit down."
❖ David asked them politely to sit down.
❖ David said, "Don't sit down I"
❖ David told them not to sit down.
NB!!!!
• One sentence can have many changes, and can therefore count a lot of marks. Pay
attention to the mark allocation so that you know how many changes to make.
• 1 MARK = 1 CHANGE
• Study PPAVII and you will do well!
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o P-PUNCTUATION
o P-PRONOUNS
o A-ADVERBS
o V-VERBS
o I - INTERJECTIONS
o I-INSERT
Exercise:
Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech.
1. He said, "I like this song."
2. "Where is your sister?" she asked me.
3. "I don't speak Italian," she said.
4. "Say hello to Jim," they said.
5. "The film began at seven o’clock," he said.
6. "Don't play on the grass, boys," she said.
7. "Where have you spent your money?" she asked him.
8. "I never make mistakes," he said.
9. "Does she know Robert?" he wanted to know.
10. "Don't try this at home," the stuntman told the audience.
11. “I was very tired,” she said.
12. “Be careful, Ben,” she said.
13. "I will get myself a drink," she says.
14. "Why haven't you phoned me?" he asked me.
15. "I cannot drive them home," he said.
16. "Peter, do you prefer tea or coffee?" she says.
17. "Where did you spend your holidays last year?" she asked me.
18. He said, "Don't go too far."
19. "Have you been shopping?" he asked us.
20. "Don't make so much noise," he says.
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
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Answers:
1. He said, "I like this song."
He said that he liked that song.
2. "Where is your sister?" she asked me.
She asked me where my sister was.
3. "I don't speak Italian," she said.
She said that she didn't speak Italian.
4. "Say hello to Jim," they said.
They asked me to say hello to Jim.
5. "The film began at seven o’clock," he said.
He said that the film had begun at seven o'clock.
6. "Don't play on the grass, boys," she said.
She told the boys not to play on the grass.
7. "Where have you spent your money?" she asked him. She asked him where he had
spent his money.
8. "I never make mistakes," he said.
He said that he never made mistakes.
9. "Does she know Robert?" he wanted to know.
He wanted to know if she knew Robert.
10. "Don't try this at home," the stuntman told the audience.
The stuntman advised the audience not to try that at home.
11. "I was very tired," she said.
She said that she had been very tired.
12. "Be careful, Ben," she said.
She told Ben to be careful.
13. "I will get myself a drink," she says.
She says that she will get herself a drink.
14. "Why haven't you phoned me?" he asked me.
He wondered why I hadn't phoned him.
15. "I cannot drive them home," he said.
He said that he could not drive them home.
16. " Peter, do you prefer tea or coffee?" she says.
She asks Peter if he prefers tea or coffee.
17. "Where did you spend your holidays last year?" she asked me.
She asked me where I had spent my holidays the year before.
18. He said, "Don't go too far."
He advised her not to go too far.
19. "Have you been shopping?" he asked us.
He wanted to know if we had been shopping.
20. "Don't make so much noise," he says.
He asks us not to make so much noise.
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WEEK 2
DAY 2: LANGUAGE DIRECT AND INDIRECT TEST
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
Using your knowledge on the previous activity, you need to apply those skills to complete
the following test.
Test:
1. What do the letters in this acronym represent?
a) P d) V
b) P e) I
c) A f) I (3)
2. Why do you have to change the pronouns and the adverbs? (1)
3. Which types of adverbs do you have to change? (1)
4. Refer to the following sentence:
They shouted, “We will not be ruled!”
4.1 In the above sentence, what is the:
a) Introductory clause? (1)
b) Reporting verb? (1)
c) Spoken words? (1)
4.2 Who is the speaker? (1)
4.3 List the pronouns. (1)
5. Complete the following rules:
5.1 If the reporting verb is in the past tense, the other verbs _______. (2)
5.2 If the reporting verb is in the present tense, the other verbs _______. (2)
5.3 If the spoken words are a command or a request, the other verbs ______. (1)
6. What must you insert if the spoken words are:
a) a statement? (1)
b) a positive command/ request? (1)
c) a negative command/ request? (1)
d) a question? (1)
TOTAL: 20
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
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Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
1. a) Punctuation
b) Pronouns
c) Adverbs
d) Verb Tenses
e) Interjections
f) Insert (3)
2. So that there is no misunderstanding/ the meaning stays the same. (1)
3. Adverbs of time and place. (1)
4.1. a) they shouted (1)
b) shouted (1)
c) “We will not be ruled!” (1)
4.2. They (1)
4.3. they, we (1)
5.1 …. have to change to past tense if they are present tense and, if they are
already past tense, they must take one more step into the past. (2)
5.2. ...can change their form, but not their tense. (2)
5.3. ...do not change. (1)
6. a) that (1)
b) to (1)
c) not to (1)
d) if or whether, or a W-HOW question word (2)
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WEEK 2
DAY 3: LANGUAGE DEGREES OF COMPARISON
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
3 Degrees:
1. Positive (most basic)
2. Comparative (used to make a comparison)
➢ Equal Comparison
• as [adjective] as
e.g. The water is as cold as ice.
➢ Unequal Comparison (add than)
• Adjective with one syllable, add -er [adjective + er] than
e.g. Jim is smarter than Joe.
• Adjective with more than one syllable and ends in -y. Omit -y, add -ier.
[adjective + ier] than.
e.g. The plane is heavier than the bird.
• Adjective with more than one syllable and does not end in -y. No change.
[more/less] [adjective] than
e.g. The rose is more beautiful than the daisy.
3. Superlative ( one thing is greater/ lesser than another)
➢ Unequal Comparison (add preposition/noun/nothing)
• Adjective with one syllable, add -est [adjective + est] preposition
e.g. Anika is the tallest of the three girls.
• Adjective with more than one syllable and ends in -y. Omit -y, add -iest.
[adjective + iest] preposition
e.g. The cow is the heaviest animal on the farm.
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• Adjectives with more than one syllable and does not end in -y. No change.
[most/least] [adjective] preposition
e.g. The dog is the most energetic pet at the park.
Exercise:
A:
1. The light shines as _______as the sun.
2. The runner moves as _______as the wind.
3. The apple is as _______as a fire truck.
4. The giraffe is as ________as the tree.
5. That clock is as ________as my grandfather.
6. His voice was as _________as thunder.
7. The truck was as __________as a house.
8. Your book bag is_________ as a rock.
9. Dennis is ______ (old) than Kiki.
10. I am ________ (tall) than the bookshelf.
11. My dog is ___________ (fast) than my cat.
12. The soup is _______ (hot) than the milk.
13. The rock is _______ (hard) than the banana.
14. Yuki was at school _______ (early) than I was.
15. Rice is _________ (sticky) than salad.
16. This exercise is _______ (tricky) than the last one.
17. My little brother is _______ (silly) than I am.
18. This picture is ______ (pretty) than the other one.
19. Her motorcycle is _____ _______ (dangerous) than my car.
20. Gold is _____ ______ (expensive) than silver.
21. Butterflies are ______ ______ (beautiful) than snakes.
22. The grey jacket is _____ ______ (colourful) than the pink one.
23. I am _____ _____ (tired) now than I was this morning.
B:
1. That building is the ______ (tall) in the neighbourhood.
2. Aunt Janet is the _____ (old).
3. My bicycle is the ______ (nice) thing I own.
4. The Komodo dragon is the _______ (large) lizard in the world.
5. Mt. Denali is the ______ (high) mountain peak in North America.
6. Jones is always the _______ (early) to work.
7. Dogs are the ______ (friendly) animals on earth.
8. That is the ______ (pretty) ring I have ever seen.
9. The Black Mamba is the ______ (deadly) snake in the world.
10. It is the ______ (costly) in North Carolina.
11. Her house is the _____ _____ (expensive) in the neighbourhood.
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12. 10th street is the _____ ______ (dangerous)
13. Billy is the _____ ______ (courageous) person I know.
14. The grey one is the _____ ______ (colourful) of the three.
15. Alaska is the ______ _____ (northern) state in the US.
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
Exercise A:
1. Bright
2. Fast
3. Red
4. Tall
5. Old
6. Loud
7. Big
8. Heavy
9. Older
10. Taller
11. Faster
12. Hotter
13. Harder
14. Earlier
15. Stickier
16. Trickier
17. Sillier
18. Prettier
19. More dangerous
20. More expensive
21. More beautiful
22. Less colourful
23. More tired/ less tired
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Exercise B:
1. Tallest
2. Oldest
3. Nicest
4. Largest
5. Highest
6. Earliest
7. Friendliest
8. Prettiest
9. Deadliest
10. Costliest
11. Most expensive
12. Most dangerous
13. Most courageous
14. Least colourful
15. Most Northern
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WEEK 2
DAY 4: LANGUAGE PUNCTUATION 2: QUOTATION MARKS
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
“ DOUBLE QUOTATION”
1. Used to indicate quoted text; it is not your words but the words of the writer.
e.g. According to Wikipedia, London is "the capital city of England and of the United
Kingdom."
2. Used to show titles of books, poems, articles etc.
e.g. My favourite book is “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte.
3. Used to show Direct Speech: the exact spoken words of a person/ character.
e.g. Dave says, “I didn’t know that.”
4. Used to indicate sarcasm in writing.
e.g. She said she “loved” him.
Is also called inverted commas.
‘SINGLE QUOTATION’
1. To indicate a quote within a quote.
e.g. Jane said, “I didn’t know what to say when Mr Jacobs turned to me and asked, ‘Why
are you so lazy?’ ”
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO EXERCISE ON THIS ACTIVITY AS IT FORMS PART OF DIRECT
AND INDIRECT SPEECH.
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
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WEEK 2
DAY 5: CREATIVE WRITING PARAGRAPH
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE CREATIVE WRITING SECTION OF YOUR
WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
Effective paragraphs have four main characteristics:
1. Unity - all of the ideas in a paragraph "hang together" in a way that is easy for the
reader to understand. This helps the reader to follow the writer's ideas. The reader can
expect that a given paragraph will deal only with one main topic; when a new
paragraph begins, this signals that the writer is moving on to a new topic.
2. Coherence - the flow of ideas in a paragraph is easily understood by the reader. The
flow is logical/ chronological/descriptive etc.
3. Adequate Development - a paragraph is adequately developed when it describes,
explains and supports the topic sentence. A good rule of thumb to follow is to make
sure that a paragraph contains at least four sentences which explain and elaborate on
the topic sentence.
4. Topic Sentences - The function of a topic sentence is to describe what the paragraph
will be about, so that the reader has clear expectations about what will follow. An
effective topic sentence contains only one main idea. The remainder of the paragraph
then develops that idea more fully, offering supporting points and examples. After
reading a topic sentence, one should be able to anticipate the type of information
contained in the rest of the paragraph^ the remainder of the paragraph does not fulfil
the "promise" of the topic sentence, the paragraph will lack unity, coherence and
adequate development.
Exercise:
Paragraph Review
Read the paragraphs below and do the following:
• Underline the topic sentence. (Cross out any sentence that doesn't belong)
• Box or highlight transitional words and phrases.
• Determine if the organisation of the paragraph is:
• chronological, spatial, descriptive, simple listing, cause & effect, compare/contrast
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1) My family loves to spend a beautiful sunny day at the beach. The excitement starts
before we ever leave the house. Mom and I gather in the kitchen and pack a picnic
lunch, a cooler of drinks, and lots of exciting snacks for the day. While we are packing
the lunch, Dad and Billy gather together our beach umbrella, beach blankets and
towels, floats, chairs, and our sand castle building supplies. Then, we head out to the
beach, singing and laughing together along the way. When we finally reach the beach,
we stake out our territory, put up our umbrella, spread out our blanks, and start having
fun. We hit the ocean and swim and splash around in the waves. After we enjoy our
picnic lunch, we lie around in the sun and build sand castles. These days at the beach
will be remembered for the rest of our lives. It is such great family fun. We also like to
go to the movies.
Order of organization: ____________________________________
2) The painting I bought last week is an example of beauty and technique coming
together perfectly. The colors used in the painting all blend together beautifully, making
the leaves appear to dance across the canvas as the warm fall colors change in tone
from pale yellows to oranges and moving into the jewel tones of reds and maroons.
Contrasting the warm colors of the leaves, the cool colors of the clear blue sky and the
stark white picket fence further enhance the jewel tones of the autumn landscape. The
subtle shadowing beneath the trees and at the edge of the fence add depth to the
painting. I saw a painting of an elephant when I bought this painting that was also good.
When I relax and look at this painting, I can almost feel the cool autumn breezes and
hear the fluttering of the dry leaves as they spiral to the ground.
Order of organization: ______________________________________
3) Jill and her sister are different in every way. Jill is very quiet and enjoys a relaxing
day of reading and yard work on her days off. She longs for her days off to relax and
rejuvenate for the busy and hectic work week. On the other hand, her sister enjoys
going dancing and shopping on her time off. While Jill seeks peace and quiet and
activities she can do alone, her sister thrives on the excitement of a crowd or party. To
have been brought up in the same environment, they couldn't be more different when
it comes to the activities they consider pleasurable.
Order of organization: ____________________________________________
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Paragraph Review
Directions: Choose the sentence from each pair that would make a good topic sentence. The
other sentence would make a good supporting detail. Write TS for topic sentence and SD for
supporting detail.
Example: TS The library offers a wealth of Information and entertainment.
SD There is a section designated to books about our state's history.
1. ________ Everybody you see has a pair.
________ The Razor Wild sunglasses are the coolest thing in sunglasses right now.
2. ________ Honesty is a very important trait for which everyone should strive.
_________ Each time you lie, it gets easier to do.
3. ________ Reality shows are all the rage on TV.
________ It seems like there is a new one that comes out each week.
4. ________ Reporters travel to the scene to get the latest information.
________ Being a reporter is a job that takes dedication as well as perseverance.
5. ________ Have you ever noticed that dog owners and their dogs begin to look alike?
________ Cindy has a golden retriever whose hair is the exact same colour as hers.
Directions: Circle the letter of the best topic sentence from the group of sentences listed.
6. Singing
a. You have to practice every day.
b. A unique voice is important.
c. It is hard to get a big break.
7. Orange Juice
a. Orange juice is high in vitamin C.
b. Each different kind of orange will give you a different tasting juice.
c. Orange juice is a delicious and healthy drink.
8. Computers
a. They make it easier to gather information for a report.
b. Depending on the programs you buy, colorful and interesting graphs can be
made.
c. Computers are an asset to any student.
9. Annual flowers
a. The large variety offers many different beautiful colors.
b. Annual flowers add beauty to your landscape.
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c. The fact that you plant them each year makes your landscaping possibilities
huge.
10. Disney World
a. There is something for the entire family to enjoy.
b. It is open every day of the year.
c. Disney World is a great place to consider going on a family vacation.
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
1. SD
TS
2. TS
SD
3. TS
SD
4. SD
TS
5. TS
SD
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. C
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WEEK 3
DAY 1: LITERATURE POEM 3
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LITERATURE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Miss South Africa by Zithulele Mann
1. You’ve seen her in Soweto
2. dancing in the heat,
3. you’ve seen her in Cape Town
4. her hair as blonde as wheat,
5. you’ve seen her in Pretoria
6. bluest eyes in town,
7. you’ve seen her in Nongoma
8. skin all honey-brown,
9. you’ve seen her in Atlantis
10. walking like a queen,
11. you’ve seen her in Lenasia
12. hair a bright black sheen.
13. She`s Miss South Africa,
14. You find her nearly everywhere.
15. She grew up in a farmhouse
16. Sunday was a braai,
17. she grew up in the suburbs
18. eating apple-pie,
19. she grew up in a back-veld
20. a bucket on her head,
21. she grew up in the townships
22. paints her toenails red,
23. she grew up in a pondok
24. hearing tin guitars,
25. she grew up in a penthouse
26. a window near the stars.
27. She’s Miss South Africa,
28. You find her nearly everywhere.
29. You’ve seen her with her hero
30. a fighter from the slums,
31. who went to fight for freedom
32. got buried with no drums,
33. you’ve seen her with a soldier
34. who looked so pale and brave,
35. you’ve seen her with black gloves
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36. crying beside his grave,
37. you`ve seen her with another
38. who tried to fight for peace,
39. you’ve seen her by the prison-gate
40. begging his release.
41. She’s Miss South Africa,
42. You find her nearly everywhere.
Explanation:
In this poem we read about all the different woman we meet in South Africa. We see that woman
grow up differently and are exposed to different things but at the end, we all are woman of South
Africa.
Exercise:
1. Number the lines. How many are there?
2. Indicate the rhyme scheme on the poem.
a) Identify the rhyming pattern.
b) Define the rhyme scheme.
3. How is the rhythm established in this poem?
4. How many stanzas are there? Identify the theme of each stanza.
5. Who is the poet referring to when he writes about “Miss South Africa”?
Explain your answer in a well-written paragraph and refer to proof from the poem.
Refer to the different places and ethnicities he writes about.
6. Is this poem a protest poem? Motivate your answer.
7. What are the positive and comparative forms of “bluest” in line 6?
8. Why are “apple-pie” (line 18), “back-veld” (line 19) and “prison-gate” (line 39)
hyphenated?
9. What is a “pondok” (line 23)?
10. What happened to the young men referred to in the fourth stanza?
11. Give the denotations of the following words and say whether their connotations are
positive or negative.
a) Fighter
b) Slums
c) Freedom
d) Brave
e) Black
f) Begging
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Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
• 42 LINES
• A) abcb
B) Simple four line.
• The rhythm is established through the rhyme scheme that is
repeated,
• Six.
11. Stanza 1 gives descriptions of women who look different and come from different
towns in South Africa.
12. Stanza 3 shows that all the women of South Africa have different backgrounds and
different upbringings.
13. Stanza 5 shows that these women support the South African men, no matter
who they are.
14. Stanzas 2,4 and 6 is a repetition of the same sentence to emphasise that these women
are all Miss South Africa, that the praise and recognition belongs to all South African
women.
• The poet refers to all South African women, no matter where they come from (stanza 1), what
they look like (stanza 1) or how they grew up (stanza 3). He refers to all the different ethnicities
and towns in stanza 1 and then emphases in stanza 2 that you will find these women nearly
everywhere.
• Yes. Protest poetry focuses on wrong-doings in the country and encourages people to think and
change. This poem also refers to freedom fighters who fought and died or were incarcerated
(stanza 5). It also references the women who stood behind these men, grieved for them and
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fought for their release.
• Blue, bluer.
• These words are compound nouns.
• A "pondok" is an Afrikaans word for a shack.
• The freedom fighter was killed and not honoured for his
actions while the soldier also died for his country. The last man fought for peace and was locked
up for his actions.
• a) fighter - one who fights (positive)
15. slums - a dilapidated neighbourhood where many people live in a state
of poverty (negative)
16. freedom - the state of being free of constraints [positive)
17. brave - strong in the face of fear* (positive)
18. black - refers to the colour of her gloves but also Important because she wears
them to a funeral, therefore It is the colour of mourning, to show sadness and grief
(negative)
19. begging - to call upon supplication, to entreat, to request urgently (negative)
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WEEK 3
DAY 2: LITERATURE POEM 4
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LITERATURE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
Timothy Winters by Charles Causley
1. Timothy Winters comes to school
2. With eyes as wide as a football-pool, Simile: #1
3. Ears like bombs and teeth like splinters: Simile: #2 & 3
4. A blitz of a boy is Timothy Winters. Metaphor: #4
5. His belly is white, his neck is dark, Home Circumstances in
stanza 2+4:
6. And his hair is an exclamation-mark.
7. His clothes are enough to scare a crow • Poor family
8. And through his britches the blue winds blow. • Unable to care
properly form him
9. When teacher talks he won’t hear a word #5 • Feet are bloody from
10. And he shoots down dead the arithmetic-bird, walking everywhere
11. He licks the pattern off his plate • Clothes are torn
12. And he’s not even heard of the Welfare State. • He is dirty
• Sleeps in a sack on
13. Timothy Winters has bloody feet the kitchen floor
14. And he lives in a house on Suez Street,
15. He sleeps in a sack on the kitchen floor
16. And they say there aren’t boys like him anymore.
Timothy’s family:
17. Old Man Winters likes his beer father is an alcoholic
18. And his missus ran off with a bombardier, mom ran away with a soldier
19. Grandma sits in the grate with a gin grandmother sits in front of an empty fireplace and
20. And Timothy’s dosed with an aspirin. drinks gin.
21. The welfare Worker lies awake
22. But the law’s as tricky as a ten-foot snake, -> Simile is used to describe the law
23. So Timothy Winters drinks his cup
24. And slowly goes on growing up.
25. At Morning Prayers the Master helves Ironic:
26. For children less fortunate than ourselves, He is praying for children like himself but is
27. And the loudest response in the room is when unwilling to do anything to help himself.
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28. Timothy Winters roars “Amen!”
29. So come one angel, come on ten The poets plea:
30. Timothy Winters says “Amen The poet is begging angles to come and help the children
who are less fortunate, especially Timothy.
31. Amen amen amen amen .”
32. Timothy Winters, Lord. Amen
# 1 (line 2):
Simile: the size of his eyes are being compared to the width of a football-pool.
#2 (line 3) “ears like bombs”
the shape of his ears is compared to bombs that have already gone off because they are
misshapen, big.
#3 (line 3) “teeth like splinters”
his broken teeth are compared to sharp and pointed splinters.
#4 (line 4):
Metaphor: his personality and appearance is compared to an attack/ bombardment because
it’s so overwhelming.
#5 (line 9):
His attitude toward school: not interested in learning or being educated.
Exercise:
1. Number the lines on the poem. How many are there?
2. Indicate the rhyming pattern on the poem and identify the rhyme scheme.
3. How many stanzas are there?
4. What is a four-line stanza called?
5. Refer to the first stanza. Draw the following table and complete it.
Figure of Speech Comparison Common Simile or
(quote) Characteristic Metaphor?
6. From stanza 2 and 4, we learn that Timothy’s family does not take care of him. Which
4 things prove this statement?
7. Explain what Timothy’s attitude is towards school.
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8. What do we know about Timothy’s …
a) … father?
b) … mother?
c) … grandmother?
9. Identify the figure of speech used to describe the law.
10. Do you think Timothy will grow up to be like his family? Motivate your answer.
11. Why is it ironic that Timothy says “amen” the loudest?
12. Explain the poet’s plea in the last stanza.
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
1. 32 lines
2. Rhyming Couplets
3. Eight
4. Quatrain
5.
Figure of Speech Comparison Common Simile or
(quote) Characteristic Metaphor?
“eyes as wide as a His eyes are Size Simile
football-pool” compared to a
football-pool.
“ears like bombs” His ears are Big, misshapen. Simile
compared to
bombs.
“teeth like His teeth are Broken, sharp, Simile
splinters” compared to pointed.
splinters.
“A blitz of a boy is His personality and Overwhelming Metaphor
Timothy Winters” appearance are
compared to an
attack/
bombardment.
6. * His feet are bloody from walking barefoot.
* His clothes are torn.
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* He is dirty.
* He sleeps in a sack on the kitchen floor.
7. He is not interested in learning/ being educated.
8. A) His father is an alcoholic.
B) His mother ran away with a soldier.
C) His grandmother sits at home in front of an empty fireplace while drinking gin.
9. Simile
10. Yes. It’s the example that he was given and he is not interested in getting an education
to make himself a better person.
11. It is ironic because Timothy is praying for children like himself but he is unwilling to
actually do anything to help himself.
12. The poet is begging angles to come and help the children who are less fortunate,
especially Timothy.
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WEEK 3
DAY 3: LITERATURE POEM 5
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LITERATURE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Teachers by Michael Rosen
1. Rodge said A
2. “Teachers” they want it all ways B
3. You’re jumping up and down on a chair C
D
4. or something
E
5. and they grab hold of you and say,
F
6. “Would you do that sort of thing in your own
G
7. home?” No matter what a
learner does or says, H
8. So you say “No” teachers will always I
9. and they say find fault with their J
10. “Well, don’t do it here then” actions.
11. But if you say “Yes, I do it at home” K
12. they say L
M
13. “Well we don’t want that sort of thing
N
14. going on here
O
15. thank you very much”
P
16. “Teachers, they get you all ways” Q
17. Rodge said
Exercise:
1. Number the lines on the poem. How many are there?
2. Complete the rhyming pattern on the poem. What is this pattern called?
3. Identify the structure of this poem.
4. Explain Rodge’s opinion of teachers.
5. Do you think that Rodge is right in his opinion? Motivate your answer.
6. Explain the difference in meaning between the words “ all ways” in line 2 and the
word “always”.
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
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Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
1. 17
2. There is no pattern. We call this free rhyme.
3. The structure is conversational.
4. Rodge thinks that, no matter what a learner does or says, teachers will always find
fault with their actions.
5. YES/NO. learner’s own reason.
6. All ways – all of the many different ways.
Always – all of the time.
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WEEK 3
DAY 4: LITERATURE KEY FEATURES OF A SHORT STORY
SHORT STORY 1
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING NOTES IN THE LITERATURE SECTION OF
YOUR BOOK BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE STORIES (WE HAVE COPIED THE NOTES, MAKE
SURE).
Explanation:
A short story can be read in a short amount of time. It has all the features of a story, but isn’t as
developed or as long as a novel.
KEY FEATURE EXPLANATION
Introduction Introduces the setting and main characters
Conflict Usually in the second paragraph. It’s the problem that the
characters must overcome.
Plot development One or two events prepare the reader for the climax, and help
the characters to solve the conflict.
Climax The most important part of the story/ most interesting event.
The conflict is solved.
Conclusion The ending. All the pieces of the story come together/ no loose
ends.
WHEN THE SCHOOL CLOSED, WE ASKED YOU TO DO SHORT STORY 1 DURING THE HOLIDAYS. HERE IS
THE ANSWERS TO SHORT STORY 1, PLEASE MARK YOUR WORK ACCORDING TO OUR ANSWERS.
Answers: The sweet scent of money.
1. a) He is shy/scared/reluctant to apologise.
b) They are emotive, showing anger, therefore, they have negative connotations.
c) They raise the tension.
They show the rising action towards the climax.
1. Through the use of dialogue.
2. “Fruiters” refers to “crazy as a fruit cake”, indicating that Mrs Froom (Old
Fruiters) is crazy.
3. a) Yes, he would have been more positive,and he might have looked inside
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immediately, so the story would have been different.
b) “Nuke” refers to “nuclear bomb”,so he wants her to thoroughly clean or ‘bomb’ the cosed
with Jik (a cleaning agent).
c) “in a tired sort of way” indicates there are no “cleaners” so she’ll have to clean the cases
herself
4. No.
“...a boot full of junk that nobody was going to buy...”
5. “Jersey Shore” is an American reality TV show, giving the impression that Gary and his
girlfriend are superficial/shallow.
Gary’s girlfriend is nagging him/only interested in herself/her appearance.
Gary is manipulative/ self-centred/thinks he’s superior.
6. “scent” is a pun, referring to:
scent’ (the bad smell of the mouldy guitar cases) and its homophone ‘cent’ (the monetary value
of the guitars), sweet” refers to the nice/positive ‘cent’, not ‘scent’.
43HOËRSKOOL BIRCHLEIGH GR8 ENG HL 2020 ACTIVITIES
WEEK 3
DAY 5: LITERATURE SHORT STORY 2
WHEN THE SCHOOL CLOSED, WE ASKED YOU TO DO SHORT STORY 2 DURING THE HOLIDAYS. HERE
IS THE ANSWERS TO SHORT STORY 2, PLEASE MARK YOUR WORK ACCORDING TO OUR ANSWERS.
Answers: Prince of Runeguard
1. Elements of the fantasy genre:
ELEMENT EVIDENVE FROM THE STORY
Fantasy setting The village of split suns
Unrealistic elements Elves, Sorcerers, Invisibility
Good vs. Evil Valtim and Drake vs. Krolar
Unique names, descriptions Prince Drake of Runeguard. Valtim Clash.
Grumblepucker. Krolar.
1. a) “furious”
b) Prince Drake Runeguard:
▪ 14 years old
▪ A prince
▪ His best friend is the son of a cook
▪ His father is a classist
▪ He has been invisible for three months
c) In the first paragraph we are given the following background information:
▪ The setting – The village of Split Suns.
▪ The main characters - Prince Drake Runeguard, Valtim Clash.
▪ The conflict - The main characters have been turned invisible by an unknown antagonist.
d) The conflict is introduced at the end of the first paragraph allowing the introduction of
tension that will build and come to a head with the climax and resolution of the problem - when
the main characters are no longer invisible.
e) OWN ANSWER
44HOËRSKOOL BIRCHLEIGH GR8 ENG HL 2020 ACTIVITIES
WEEK 4
DAY 1: LITERATURE SHORT STORY 3
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY IN THE LITERATURE SECTION OF YOUR WORKBOOK.
Explanation:
Please read the following Short story in your Literature Anthology book and answer the questions.
The Sentients, Page, 88-92.
Questions:
1. Complete the following paragraph concerning background information about humans in the
future.
The Earth was invaded by (1.1.) in (1.2.) which made it impossible for humans to (1.3.).
Consequently, the human (1.4.) were transferred into titanium (1.5.) that are immortal. These
bodies cannot cry, grow (1.6.), or become deaf.
2. Identify the current setting.
3. What is driving the plot forward?
4. Explain the slang expression, “lost her cool", on p.90.
5. Who is "New Adam”?
6. Why is he called “New Adam”?
7. What is the moral of the story?
8. Complete the following table.
CHARACTER ROUND/FLAT DYNAMIC/STATIC EVIDENCE FROM THE
STORY
Mika
Reznor
Mika’s Father
Evaluation:
How do you feel about this activity?
5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Very positive Positive Mediocre A bit confused No understanding
Please note that if you scored below 3 you need to read through the explanation again
and re-do the activity.
Answers:
1. The Earth was invaded by aliens in 2035 which made it impossible for humans to survive.
Consequently, the human souls were transferred into titanium bodies that are immortal. These
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