Friday, December 20, 2019

Better Descriptions with Adjectives and Adverbs

Instructions: In today's class you will work on improving your descriptions of people, places and events in order to use more complex and descriptive language. Instead of using simple, boring words, try using more colorful alternatives. Look at the charts below to get started.

Adverbs

 

Adjectives

 


Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Adverbs of Frequency

How often do you...?

Instructions: In today's class we are reviewing expressions related to frequency. In the chart below,

Classifying Adverbs of Frequency: Look at the chart below and analyze the adverbs you see in the box. Decide where you would put each one in the chart on the left. Write your answers in your notebook.


When you are ready, click here to check your answers:

Other expressions of frequency: You can use other expressions to talk about frequency as well. Take a look at the following examples. Tell your partner some true statements about your habits using each of them.

Every + day, week, month, year, etc.

  • I buy fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market every weekend

Once a + day, week, month, year, etc.

  • Once a year, my family comes to visit me from the United States.


Application: Spin the wheel and ask your partner two questions. Then it's your partners' turn to spend the wheel and ask you. Try your best to use the adverbs of frequency from the chart. 
  • How often do you __(present)__?
  • When was the last time you __(past)__?