In this lesson, we look at the difference between two kinds of
relative clause. A relative clause is a special kind of subordinate clause, and like other subordinate clauses it is introduced by a subordinating conjunction. More specifically, the introduction of a relative clause can be carried out by a relative pronoun.
The two types of relative clauses we will be looking at are:
In this activity, students work through the criteria for identifying verbs.
Goals
Practise identifying verbs.
Recognise linguistic criteria for identifying verbs.
Remember the list of verb criteria for use and application later on.
Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students move beyond what is called the notional or semantic way of identifying verbs as 'doing words' to explore grammatical ways of identifying verbs. (You can listen to Bas Aarts discuss this.)
In this activity, you will write a brief entry advertisement that describes a product and makes it sound as attractive as possible.
Goals
Identify the adjectives in an online advertisement.
Write an original advertisement using an array of descriptive and effective adjectives.
Lesson Plan
The teacher explains that today, we will write Ebay advertisements to sell products. To make your item sound attractive you will need to describe it in detail, using a range of adjectives.
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