Thursday, April 9, 2015

Holiday Homework



Verb Tenses

You will be working on Verb Tenses click here  
Read and do the exercises at the bottom of the page.
 Exercices:

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You will check you answers to see whether they correct or incorrect. This work is due on the first Sunday after the break.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Cast Away Tom Hanks

Are you a communicator?

Objective:

  • Comprehend and understand and discuss ideas delivered through various media 
  • Converse with general clarity using pronunciation/stress/ intonation patterns which allow for overall intelligibility.
  • Demonstrate effective word choice, vocabulary, idioms, grammar and sentence structure allowing accurate communication of meaning in written work.
As we view the movie, you need to watch and listen carefully as you will be answering comprehension questions.







  1. How does the main character push limits?
  2. What is or are the limits?
  3. The title of the movie is Cast Away. Castaway means 
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      4. How does Chuck try to send a message to the world? Is he successful? Why or why not? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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      5. List three things that are washed up on shore. How does he use them? Use the table below.


Things that are washed up on shore
 How he uses them










    6. Use the following words in sentences to describe Chuck and his experience on the island. You must relate to what has happened in the movie.
  • Survive
  • Desperate
  • Persistent
  • Lonely
  • Creative