English Assignment: Language Concepts and Prayer

Opening Prayer

• Almighty Father, we ask You to make us strong people who can overcome challenges.
• Please give us the courage to face life's problems and trials.
• Grant us determination to fight and never stop trying until we succeed.
• Amen.

Reminder

• Determination: having a strong desire and focus to achieve a goal.

English Assignment

• Answer English textbook page 132.
• Preparation for a selection discussion.

Song Lyrics

• Shake It Off by Taylor Swift.
• Lyrics include repeated phrases of cruising, moving, and shaking.

Identifying Phrases

• Question: Identify the characteristics of an underlined group of words.
• Question: What are the underlined words called?
• Answer: The answer focuses on phrases, clauses, or sentences.

What is a Clause?

• A clause contains a subject and predicate functioning as part of a sentence.

What is a Sentence?

• A sentence is either a word or group of words expressing complete thought or meaning.

What is a Phrase?

• A phrase is a group of words without a subject and verb.
• It adds meaning to a sentence.

Types of Phrases

• Phrase types include:
  • Verb Phrase
  • Gerund Phrase
  • Infinitive Phrase
  • Appositive Phrase
  • Noun Phrase

Noun Phrase Examples

• The bewildered tourist was lost.
• The lost puppy was a wet and stinky dog.
• The flu clinic had seen many cases of...

Identify Noun Phrases

• Exercises: Identify the noun phrases:
  • My basketball coach gave me an award.
  • The brown horse galloped around the track.
  • I took the ball from the noisy child.

Verb Phrase Examples

• He was waiting for the rain to stop.
• She was upset when it did not boil.
• You have been sleeping for a long time.

Identify Verb Phrases

• Exercises: Identify verb phrases:
  • I am eating a sandwich.
  • I will be heating a sandwich..
  • I like eating sandwiches.
  • We need to cook a healthy food.

Gerund Phrase Examples

• Taking my dog for a walk is fun.
• Walking in the rain can be difficult.
• Strolling along the beach at sunset is...

Identify Gerund Phrases

• Exercises: Identify gerund phrases:
  • Getting a promotion is exciting.
  • Signing autographs takes time.
  • Going for ice cream is a real treat.
  • Singing for his supper was how he earned his keep.
  • Sailing into the sunset was the...

Infinitive Phrase Examples

• To donate time or money is an honorable thing.
• I went to Spain to study the language and culture.

Appositive Phrase Examples

• Her horse, an Arabian, was her pride and joy.
• My wife, the love of my life, is also my best friend.

Identify Appositive Phrases

• Exercises: Identify appositive phrases:
  • The monkey, a nimble animal, is often found in the jungle.
  • Pedro Cruz, a teacher at WQE, works with many aspiring musicians.
  • The coast of Davao, one of the world's largest cities, is a prosperous trading region.

Selection & Author

• Selection title: Love in the Cornhusks by Aida Rivera-Ford
• Read page 131 (the author's biography) silently.

Questions About The Selection

• What is the story about?
• Who are the characters in the story?

Alternative Ending

• Write a 1-paragraph alternative ending to the "Love in the Cornhusks" story (1/2 page, crosswise).

Thinking About Tinang's Decisions

• What can we learn from Tinang's decisions about the importance of thinking carefully before making big decisions?

One-Word Hashtag

• Give a one-word hashtag summarizing today's lesson topics.

Graded English Assignment

• English Graded Assessment 2.2, Wednesday, January 08, 2025
• Topics covered: "Love in the Cornhusks" selection, and phrases, clauses, and sentences.

Closing Prayer

• Thank You for guiding us through this encounter and for the new knowledge gained.
• Help us use what we learned to grow, serve others, and glorify You.
• Bless our teachers, classmates, and families.
• Continue seeking wisdom and understanding in Jesus' name — Amen.

This quiz covers important concepts in English, including clauses, phrases, and the essence of a sentence. It also incorporates a reflective prayer, fostering strength and determination. Prepare for a selection discussion based on textbook material.