Connectors.

• Connectors are linking words and phrases which join ideas and help us organize our writing.
• They can be used for giving examples, listing or sequencing, giving reason, expressing contrast, etc.

• Here you can see some examples:

 Optical discs can store data at much higher densities than magnetic disks. They are therefore ideal for multimedia applications. (result)
Furthermore, optical discs are not affected by magnetic fields. (addition)
However, they are very different in internal structure and data capacity. (contrast)
As a result, a CD can hold 650-700MB (result), whereas a basic DVD can hold 4.7GB. (contrast)
In addition, a DVD can be double-sided and dual layer. (addition)

• There are many other examples of connectors: indicating addition (moreover, besides, and), used for making contrasts (although, but, on the other hand), explaining the results or the effects of something (so, thus, consequently, because)
• If you need a more detailed explanation, you can click this LINK.

Write A Blog Entry About Your Weekend

BEFORE YOU WRITE

Complete the chart about your weekend:

• When
• Who
• Activities
• Opinion of the day

NOW WRITE

Use the information in your chart to write a blog entry about your weekend.

CHECK YOUR WRITING

• Word Order
• Punctuation
• Prepositions of Time
• Capital Letters
• Linking Words
• Connectors of Sequence

USEFUL LANGUAGE

• I had a ... day on ...
• First,
• It was...
• Then,
• Next,
• Finally,

Little Miss Sunshine: A Film Review

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

WRITE A FILM REVIEW:

1. Before you write, complete the chart about the film.

• Name of film: Little Miss Sunshine.
• Type of film:
• Main characters:
• Main events:
• Why I recommend it/ I don't recommend it:

2. Now write. 

Use the information in the chart to write a review of the film. Follow the model on page 80 of your student's book.


3. Check your writing.

• Word Order
• Punctuation
• Prepositions of Time
• Capital Letters
  

For more information on the film, take a look at imdb website.

Very Important People

Click on the pictures and find out interesting facts about them.

Imagine you can interview them. What six questions would you make? (Write the answers too!)

Is there anything surprising about them?

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