Dear Abby

Dear Abby, 

I don't know what to do! My boyfriend and I have been dating for over two years, but I feel like he doesn't really love me. He rarely asks me out anymore: We don't go to restaurants, or shows. He doesn't buy me even the smallest of presents. I love him, but I think he's taking me for granted. What should I do?

 -Worried About Love

Response

Dear Worried About Love:

I think it's clear from your description that your boyfriend doesn't really love you. Two years is not such a long time to be dating, and the fact that he treats you like a toy he can ignore speaks volumes about his true feelings. Get out of the relationship as fast as you can! There are many more wonderful men out there who will appreciate, and treasure your love - don't waste it on an oaf who clearly has no clue as to your worth!

• The letters have a common structure

1. They begin with a salutation, greeting(Dear Abby, Classmate etc.).
2. The writer provides a brief background to set up his/her problem.
3. The writer briefly describes the dilemma s/he faces.
4. The writer asks a question of the columnist. (What should I do?)
5. The letter is often signed with some sort of anonymous, catchy phrase rather than the person's name. (Worried About Love)

a.Dear Abby, 

b. I don't know what to do! My boyfriend and I have been dating for over two years, but I feel like he doesn't really love me.

c.He rarely asks me out anymore: We don't go to restaurants, or shows. He doesn't buy me even the smallest of presents. I love him, but I think he's taking me for granted.

d.What should I do?

e. Worried About Love

Idiom Review

What is the idiom that means:

1. To interfere

2. To get information direct from the source

3. To relax

4. To say something you shouldn't have said

5. To think it over














1. To stick your nose into something

2. Straight from the horse's mouth

3. Take it easy

4. To put your foot in your mouth

5. To sleep on it.

Fortune Telling

· What do fortunetellers do?

· Why do people go to see fortunetellers?

· Do you believe most fortunetellers are accurate?

· What methods do fortunetellers use to predict the future?

· Can a fortuneteller really see into the future?

· Have you ever had your fortune told? What did it say?

· What good things do you think will happen to you in the future?

· Are you usually more scientific or more superstitious? Why?

Extremely Amazing Chicago Presentation!!

You have a mission!! Go out and explore the city this weekend!!

You should take 3-5 pictures and you can email them me at stathopo@gmail.com. Find and describe 5 examples of city life to the class using modifiers. 

You can explain these photos using HAVE TO, MUST, SHOULD, CAN and any negative forms.

Or you can explain 5 examples you saw of city life using modifiers.

For example: It was an extremely hot day and I saw a very old man yelling at a pigeon.
For example: When you are in Chicago you must see The Bean - it is a really famous Chicago landmark.

Remember the most important part is your speaking!

Getting to know you

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN …?

1. You can’t get to sleep?

2. Somebody pushes in front of you in line?

3. You fight with a friend?

4. You are served food you don’t like?

5. You’re late for a meeting?

6. You see someone hitting an animal?

7. You see a fight on the street?

8. You haven’t done your homework?

Comparatives and Superlatives

1. Swimming in the ocean or swimming in a pool? WHY?

2. A vacation with family or vacation with friends? WHY?

3. Watching a movie in your language or with subtitles? WHY?

4. Watching a movie in the theater or at home? WHY?

5. Communicating by email or by text? WHY?

6. Watching sports or playing sports? WHY?

7. Reading an ebook or reading a regular book? WHY?

8. Doing English homework or doing housework? WHY?

9. Listening to music with headphones or listening to music without headphones? WHY?

10. Going clothes shopping alone or going clothes shopping with another person? WHY?

**Think of 2 of your own to ask your partner! WHY? WHY? WHY? WHY?

Comparatives and Superlatives

Read the sentences below and then give the comparative form for each of the adjectives listed.​

• Tennis is a more difficult sport than Rugby.
• I think John is happier now than a year ago.
• Could you open the window, please? It's getting hotter in this room by the minute.

• interesting ___________
• weak ___________
• funny ___________
• important ___________
• careful ___________
• big ___________
• small ___________
• polluted ___________
• boring ___________
• angry ___________

Read the sentences below and then give the superlative form for each of the adjectives listed.

• New York has got to be the most exciting city in the world.
• His biggest desire is to return home.
• She is probably the angriest person I know.

• interesting ___________
• weak ___________
• funny ___________
• important ___________
• careful ___________
• big ___________
• small ___________
• polluted ___________
• boring ___________
• angry ___________