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

• 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

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!

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!

Famous For

When people think of Chicago they think of Michael Jordan, Deep-dish pizza and Gangsters.

What do people think of when they think of your hometown?

For this presentation you will describe a couple of things your hometown is famous for. These can be buildings, food or scenery.

For this presentation your focus should be on using new vocabulary. There is plenty of vocabulary on pages 156, 157. You can also use important prepositional phrases from page 49.  Try to use 6-10 vocabulary words.


You can show a photo of a famous location, building, site etc...


You should make a small PowerPoint with 3-5 images of things your hometown is famous for.

Bring Back versus Take Back

                             - My shirt didn't fit so I had to bring it back to the shop.

This is what you would say when you are in the shop, explaining why you are returning the shirt.

A -------------------> B        Home -----------------> Store

Implies movement TOWARDS something.

- My shirt didn't fit so I had to take it back to the shop.

This is what you tell a friend later, when you are no longer at the shop.

A-------------> B ------------>C       Home ---------> STORE---------> Friend's house

 Implies movement AWAY from something.

Guinness Book of World Records:: Monday Presentation

Since the beginning of time, people have wanted to do the best and biggest things:

World's Largest

There is even a book to documents who has the best, biggest, longest, smallest, tallest things in the world. You can email your presentation to stathopo@gmail.com 

Your job is to research a record you think is interesting and present it to the class. You should answer the following questions:

What is it?
Why did you choose it?
What is the normal size/length of this object?
What the the record? Who is the second best? Can you compare them?

You should use at least 6 comparative or superlative sentences.

Be sure to include pictures or videos! I encourage you to make a short PowerPoint Presentation to go with your research. You can work alone or with a partner. If you are alone your presentation should be 3-5 minutes and with a partner 6-8. I want to hear everyone speak so I can give you feedback.

You can use this link to help you get started Guinness World Records

Create a City!

You are going to write a short description of a new town.

Please describe your city using the ideas on page 114 and the vocabulary on pg. 156 and vocabulary cards.

Be sure to include:

What is it famous for?
What is the weather like?
Is it a big city or small city?
What are the best features?
What is the natural beauty?
Is it safe/dangerous? Noisy/Quiet?

Why should I go there?

My city Acirema is a medium-sized city with 50,000 inhabitants. It is very beautiful and located in the mountains. My city is a famous for a waterfall named LE FALLS. Many tourists come each year to see the waterfall and eat toast with our most famous dish coffee butter. The weather is mild all year round. This means that there are many plants and fresh  flowers that grow all over the city. My city is safe and quiet. The architecture of my city is old. At night, it is perfect for romantic walks. The nightlife in my city centers around cafes in the city square. It is rude in my city to pass someone on the street and not say, " Gleve" which means "Good evening." I hope you visit my city for a nice, relaxing trip.

Writing Prompt

Writing

Choose only 1

1. Comparative essay:

I think that ________ is better than _____ because...

Ex. I think that Beyonce is better than Rihanna because...

OR

2. Superlative essay:

What is the biggest lie you ever told someone and why? What happened? Did you ever have to confess your lie?