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test • 13
My Favorite Person
DeecribTng a person
Look at the picture of the thief. Write information about him using the words
from the boxes.
ba //Ae - adjectlves
ve e ause \that

chubby
freckles cap
crooked nose striped shirt

short, curly hair jeans

sneakers

HAVEYOU SEENTH|SPERSON?
Face/Hair:
He has green eyes.

Bodv/Clothes:
He is chubby.

e Talk about the person like you are drawing a picture of him/her.
• Use adjectives to describe the person's looks and personality.
Use examples and explain with details to describe what the person is like
WRead the writing model and answer the questions. Use the writing model to fill in the outline below.

lv\y Favorite Person .

My favorite person is my grandfather. He has gray
and white hair on the sides of his head, but not a lot
of hair on the top. He has big, blue eyes that look like
mine. He also has a big stomach that he co lls his “Santo

Claus belly'’ He is old. He has wrinkles and can't walk

quickly. He has to wear the ck glasses when he wants to

read. However, he is like a little boy. He loves sweets

and cookies. and he likes to watch cartoons wifh me.

He likes to joke around and ldughs really loudly. He is

my best friend.

1. What is the paragraph about?

2. Under line the topic sentence and the closing sentence.

3. Put ( ) around the part describing the grandfather's looks.

4. What does the writer's grandfather like to do?

16 MyCavorite Person uni‹2 17

Write the first sentence using"be like -." Write examples in the second sentence. Combine the two sentences using“that."
My grandfather is like a lithe boy. He loves sweefs and cool i es. ; My grandfather has big, blue eyes. J=ñs-eyes look like mine.
that
1. My teacher is —• My grandfather has big, blue eyes that look like mine.

1. My sister wears red glasses. Her glasses make her look smart.

2. My best friend is
—• My sister

2. Kate has small, brown eyes. Her eyes disappear when she smiles.
3. My favorite singer is
-• Kate

3. Donna has a beautiful voice. Her voice is nice to listen to.

—• Donna
Describe and explain: adjectives + details
, My grandfather has a big stomach. He calls this“Santa Claus belly."
Complete the first sentence using an adjective from the box. Add details in the
that
second sentence. —• My grandfather has a big stomach that he calls his "Santa Claus bellys'

young busy funny nice 4. My mam has a loud laugh. You can hear her laugh anywhere.
smart talented hard-working caring

My grandfather is old. He has wrinkles and can’t walk quickly.

5. Angela has many books. I want to borrow her books.
1. My teacher is
- Angela
2. My best friend is
6. David has many talents. I envy his talents.
3. My favorite singer is
—• David

18 • My Favorite Person un‹Z • 19

Brainstorm about a person you want to describe. Outline what you brainstormed on page 20.

CharacWristics
- old: wrinkles, can't walk

ra
My favorite per OD - likda litgle bpy: Ipves
- big, blue eyes :
dfath swee*sandcogklas.
Lama Claus belly likes I:a watch cartoons

- laughs tpudly

Characteristics

Characteristics

has freeklesfdimplesJ is a gentlemanfa genTus,‘the oldestJ

wears glasses[braces,’a hatJ is prettier[taIIer/biggerJ than ...
has curly[straighL/spikerLwavy} hair plays the pianoEviolin/guitars
wears hair in a ponytailea bun./pigtaiIsJ plays soccer[basketbaII/basebaII1
20 ° My Favorite Petson
My Favorite Place
Read about Jason's and Ann‘s favorite place. Guess the places and write
sentences about them.
ad ectlvea :o deecritie ltte a
see/hear + ob]eci + -ln9
prepos dona phrases
• lots of stores and places to eat
° can buy clothes, shoes, bags,
and more
° can window-shop
Jason ° crowded and busy
° books are everywhere
• lots of desks and chairs
• many places to study
• very quiet
° can read books or watch
movies

Wkat is Jason's favorite place?

a Think about the place you are describing as a picture. Describe it:
• Use adjectives to show the atmosphere of the place.
^ Tell where things are located with prepositions.
Read the writing model and answer the questions. Use the writing model to fill in the outline below.

\y Favorite Place
IV\y favorite place is fhe park near my house. Outside
my house, I hear cars handing loudly. The sidewalks are
crowded with people €tnd the buildings ore all close to Reason why I like the place

each Of her. However, the park is different. It is very - outside nay house: cars , sidewalks
peaceful. I con often hear birds singing !n the pork. buildings close to
There ore also open spaces with green gross and colorful
- park is different
flowers. I usually see people napping or chatting there.
In fhe middle of the pork, there is a marble Mountain and
What the place is like
wooden benches. On a nice day, I like to sit on one of
Atmosphere of the place:
The benches and read a good book. IN is wonderful fa
have a relaxing place in a busy and noisy cify.

1. Circle the topic sentence. What is the paragraph about? - open spaces

2. What is in the park? benches

- sit on a bench and

3. What does the writer like to do in the park?

4. Underline the closing sentence How does the writer feel about the park?
park - wonderful to have a
Imagine and describe the atmosphere of the following places using two adjectives Describe the pictures using the correct prepositions from the box. Write the
from the box. You can use the words more than once. prepositional phrases at the beginning of the sentences.

messy quiet calm peaceful crowded in along around next to

energetic dirty noisy cheerful relaxing in front of ) in the corner (of) at the end (of)

The city is no1sy and crowded. (park, marble fountain)

In the middle of the pgrk, there is a marble fountain.
1. My city
(museum, old statues and paintings)
2. My room

3. The lake
(living room, piano}
4. The mall

5. The ballpark
(superstore, parking lot)

Describe what you see or Year: see/hear + object + -/pg

(Ferris wheel, roller roaster)

Write sentences using “see” or “hear” and the given words.

: (cars, honk} +
I hear Care honking.
(
26 • 3ñy Favor1te Place
L (boys,run) - l
o
2, (birds, sing) — c
•

3. (people, take pictures) —

+ (
k
4. (bees, buzz) t
t
5. (families, buy groceries} — e
fsidewalk, bright
street1ightsJ

unit 3 • 27
Brainstorm about a place you want to describe. Outline what you brainstormed on page 28.

My favorit-e place:
.y ho

Atmosphere

- sit on a benCh
Reason why I like the place
oo green g
- outside my housa: flowsm
crowded s dswa - people napping, Chat irtg
ks - marble fountain, wooden
beeches

What the place is like (atmosphere, sounds/views, activities, etc.)

Atmosphere

tropical deserted ni take a walk

cozy comfortable romantic chat
ride a

Unit 3 • 29
bike
How to Ploya Gome
Complete the sentences about how to play charades using the phrases in the box.
Explaining how to do an ac(ivity
Key Points
° your teammate guesses the word correctly
• make motions and act out the word on the paper
• two or more people
• to talk or paint at objects
• a pen and paper to write words

Charades is played by

You need

You are not allowed

Write sentences about how to play soccer using the phrases from the box.

your team scores the most goals

• to touch the ball with your hands
° kick and shoot the ball into the net
two teams of eleven people
• a soccer ball and nets

e Tell what people need in order to do an activity (materials, tools, equipments.

e Give directions on how to do and complete the activity.
Explain what people are allowed and not allowed to do.

• How to Play a Game

Read the writing model and answer the questions. Use the writing model to fill in the outline below.

How fo Play Badminton badminton - easy to pIa›’

Badminton is an easy sporf to ploy. You need badminton

rackets, a shuttlecock, and a net to ploy the game. It can
be played by two or Your people, and can be played indoors Basic information about badminton
or oufdoors. In fhe game, you have to hit the shuttlecock
Equipment:
over fhe nef with your rackef. You are nof allowed fo hit
fhe shuftlecock more than once. IN fhe shutf lecock doesn't Number of players:

go over the net, your opponent gets a point. Whoever gets Where it is played:
21 poinfs firsf wins the game. One game usually lasts
abouf 30 minutes Badminton is very fun, and if can be Game rules
enjoyed by the entire family.
Rules:
'
lavelu

1. W la at is th e paragra plc a bout? nnt allo 'eel to

opponent ge's a point

2. What is not allowed in a badminton game?

How to win:

Playing time:

3. Ho 'v do you win a badminton game?

4. What does the writer think about badminton?

badminton - very can be enjoyed by

32 How to Play a Game

Unit 4 33
Senten« uilding

Explain what you can or cax't do: be {not} allowed to Explain what happens after certain actions: /f-, -

Change the sentences using “be fnot) allowed to.” Match the sentences from each box to make rules about sports.

You can hit the shuttlecock only once.

You are allowed to hit the shuttlecock only once. The shuttlecock doesn't go over the net. • Your team gets two poinls.
You cannot hit the shuttTecock more than once.
The other team catches the baseball. . . One team needs to get two
-• You are not allowed to hit the shuttlecock more than once.
more points to win the set.
1. You can use your feet to pass the ball.
The basketball goes through the hoop. • ° They win the whole match.

2. You cannot trip an opposing player. One team wins three sets. Your opponent gets a point.
•

3. You can put down more than one card at a time. Two teams are tied at 24 points. • • The runner is safe.

A player takes a step without dribbling. • • The batter is out.

4. You cannot roll the dice more than once.
A runner reaches the base before he is tagged. • • The other team gets the ball.

Use the passive to explain what is possible: - can be - Write sentences using “If” and the answers above.

Rewrite the sentences using “- can be - by - .” The shuttlecock doesn‘t go over the net. Your opponent gets a point.
—• If the shuttlecock doesn't go over the nef, your opponent gets a point.
' Two.or four.peoyle. can play badm_tnton.

-• Badminton can be played by two or four people.

1. The goalkeeper can touch the ball. 2.

2. Any player on the field can kick the ball. 3.

3. Two teams of nine players can play the game.

4. People of all ages can enjoy the game.

34 • How to Play a Game unit 4 • 35

Choose one sport or game you want to explain and brainstorm about it. Outline what you brainstormed on page 36.

How I:a play

badminton

not allowed Basic information {eqMipment, number of players. etc.J

than once
- shutclecock doesn't go over che net

Game rules

Where it is played
hockey slick ice rink pitch block
goalie masb'pads soccer field stadium defend
dribble golf club swimming pool golf course serve
baseball bat/glove tennis/basketball court baseball diamond shoot swing
36 • How to Play a Game unit 4 • 37
My CONftt
What do you know about the following countries? Write three facts about each
country using the phrases from the box.

be located in be famous for

South Korea

1. England is located in Europe

2.England is famous for Big Ben

and double-decker buses.

3.David Beckham is from England.

The u.s.a. France

Tell lacts instead of thoughts or opinions

• Give specific information about the subject
• Give examples and names

Unit 5 ° 39
My Country England -

I am frem England. u country In northwest Europe

Tha capital oF England is London. The dfy has mony famous
slfes, includlng Big 9en, Tower 8ridga, and Buckingham Capital
f•bIaca. One of EnglandS most famous landmarks is London: many famous sites, including
Stonekange, which is located In the south of fhc country.
stonahange wat buJtt SQ years age It is one of the eldest
mon-mnde monufnants In the world. In «dditlon, there ore
many famouz writers
Stonehenge: located
«nd musicians who ore English, such as the playwright
Wilkam Shakespeare and the lock band The Beatles
England 1s full o£ culture «nd history Come «nd vtslt my - one of
counfryl in the world

1. What is the paragraph about?

Famous paepk
Write three facts about England. famous writers and musicians:
40 • Mycamuy
J)

z)
3)

Z. What does the writer suggest in the closing sentence?

William Shakespeare, The Beatles

England-fulof and
Come and visit my country!
Make the sentences longer using “including -” or “such as -.” Combine the two sentences using “which.”
London has many famous sites. (including) One of England's most famous landmarks is Stonehenge. It is located in the
London has mony famous sites, including Big Ben and Tower Bridge. south of the country.
One of England's most famous IondmarKS is S tonehenge, which is located
1. Seoul has many places to visit. (including) in the south of the country.

2. The U.S. has many big cities. (including) 1. Many tourists like to visit the Grand Canyon, It is located in Arizona.

2. French people like to eat crepes. They are thin pancakes with fruit or sugar filling.
Z. Italy has many delicious kinds ol toad. (such as)

Z. A lamous song about New York is “New YorL, New York.” II was written in 1977.
4. China is famous for many places. {such as)

4. A popular landmark in Taipei is Taipei 101. It is the tallest building in Taiwan.

Show that the subject is one example of many: one o£-

Give information about a person or a group: who + nationality

Rewrite the sentences using “one of -.” Make sure to use superlative adjectives
and plural nouns.
- Rewrite the sentences using “There are - who are -.”
Stonehenge is an old man-made monument.
' , Many famous writers and musicians are English.
S fonehenge is one of the oldesf mon-made monuments in fhe world.
There ore many famous writers ond musicians who are English.

1. Tokyo is a big city.

1. Many famous baseball players and golfers are Korean.

2. The Mona Lisa is a famous painting. 2. Many great painters and sculptors are African.

3. The Amazon River is long. 3. Many rich businesspeop1e and CEOs are Middle Eastern.

4. New York City is expensive 4. Many popular soccer players are European.

4 2 • My Country Unit 5 43
Brainstorm about the country you want to give information about. Outline what you brainstormed on page 44.

• Lo ndon • Stonehenge • playwright ShzIkespeare

- famous si6eo: - in south of England • rock band The Beatles Capital
1) Big Ben - builc 5,OOO years ago
2) Tower Bridge - one of the oIdesc
3) Buckingham Pa lace man-made monuments

Famous places/things

Famous people

Tourist attractions/buildings Nature

statue aquarium memorial forest canyon coast
temple castle cathedral cliff mountain range
skyscraper palace tomb peninsula bay bat an ica
I yarden \va turf a II
44 Mr Country
Unit 5 4.5
Good Neighbors
Write phrases about what a good teacher and a good student should and should
not do.

A good teacher... should prepare for class

should not yell at students

should not

should review what he or she learned that day

A good student

: e Give your personal views on the topic.

• Support your opinions with specific explanations.
should not
^ Use examples to make your opinions more convincing.

46 • Go0d l'Jeighbors un86 • 47

Read the writing model and answer the questions. Use the writing model to fill in the outline below.

Good Neighbors
There are three qualities Who† make good neighbors.
Firstly, I think good neighbors are neat and orderly.
They always keep fheir own houses clean and pick up
all the trash near their homes. In addition, I believe
good neighbors are kind and helpful. for example, our
new I-door neighbor Jennifer helped us find our dog
when he got loose. Lastly, good neighbors should be
considerate, and think obouf how fheir actions affect
their neighbors. They should not listen to loud music
or make loud noises late af nighf. IN we are all good
neighbors, our neighborhoods will be better places to
live.

1. Wha t \s the pa ragra ph a hnut?

2. Write the three qualities of good neighbors

1)

3. What example does the writer give to support the second quality?
good neighbors neighbprhoods 'viI! be

dR Good Neighbors Unit 6 49

Describe habits or facts: w/ten + present tense

Change the sentences using“A good - is -.” Complete the sentences using “when + present tense.”
Steve is a neat and orderly neighbor, '” ( When I hove a problem, my friend listens to me.
A good neighbor is neot and order Iy.
1. , my mother cooks for me.
1. Mr. Lewis is a friendly and generous teacher.
, my sister plays games with me.
2. Mary is a helpful and sincere friend.
3. , my classmate studies with me.

3. Tony is a loving and caring father. 4. , my grandparents buy me a present.

4. Sam is a punctual and hard-working employee.

Describe when something happened in the past:
when + past tense

Make your.opinion more convinciog• should(not) - Make the sentences longer using “when + past tense” and the given words.

' Our neighbor helped us find our dog. {loose}

Complete the first sentence using an adjective from the box. Add explanations
in the second sentence. Our neighbor helped us find our dog when he got loose.

kind wise neat tidy thoughtful helpful hard-working 1. My tutor helped me study. (test)

' ,_ ' › Good neighbors should be considerate. They should not listen to loud music
late at night. 2. My friends came to visit me. fhospital)

1. Good friends should be

3. Our coach cheered us up. (soccer game)
2. Good brothers should be

3. Good students should be

4. My uncle came to pick me up. (school)
4. Good parents should be
50 Good Neighbors Um‹6 51
Choose one of the following topics and brainstorm about it. Outline what you brainstormed on page 52.
- What makes a good neighbor/teacher/student,’friend?

kind.

helpful three qualities oT a yood

- keep Their hpuses clean - Jennifer helped

-pickuptraaG considerate find our dog
nsartfleir
First quality
homas
- should not listen t‹slaud music
pr make loud noises late at
night

Second quality
‘a I ' I'..fi '' i.' fi f f i.1 r’

Third quality

Good/bad qualities
generous tolerant 'varm-hearted understanding sympathetic
cheerful polite courteous well-mannered miid-tempered
talkative grumpy critical selfish bad-tempered
ñ7 Good Neighbors unit 6 53
Being o Xid
Mark the sentences as (G) for advantages and (B) for disadvantages of having
Key Points
a brother/sister and being an only child.
dOn have kVh//i

Havinga brother/sister Being an only child

• have someone to play with (G) • don't have any fights ( G)
• have fights ( • have aI! your parents' attention (
• don't have your own bedroom • don't have anyone to play with I
I
• have to go to school alone (
• can share clothes (
• don‘t have someone to talk
• get less presents ( about problems with (
• have someone to talk
• have more privacy (
about problems with f

Write two good and bad points for each side.

° Having a brother/sister

•Being an only child

• Write about both sides of the topic you are compa"ring. "””"”"”"”"“"“”",
• Write why you support cne of the two sides.
; • Give positive reasons for your side and negative reasons for the other side.
54 • Being a Kid Unit 7 • LS
Read the writing model and answer the questions. ”Use the writing model to fill in the outline below.

Being a Kid buiny a kid -

Being a kid is beHer than being an adult for many

reasons. Firsf of all, if is more fun to be a kid hon fo

be an adult. Adults hove fa work until late in fhe evening.
Fixst of all
They don'f have enough lime to hove Run. However, kids more fun

finish school in fhe afternoon and con play. Kids also adrilI s! work
not cnc›ugh
hove two (ong school vacations every year. Secondly, kids
don'f hove fo make money. Unlike adults, they don'f hove kids:
to worry about paying the bills or buying food. Lastly,
have
while adults hove to solve problems by themselves, kids
con gel help from adults. For These reasons, I fhink if
is betfer to be a kid. Secondly
kill dcn'lhave Ie

- don't have to pay the bills or

1. What is tile paragraph about?

Lastly
2. Why can kids have more fun than adults? kids can
about problems

3. What do adult s have to do? Write at lea st two things

better

96 Being a Kid Unit 7 57

58 Being a Kid

_ _ adults ’ kids
Unlike eduUS, k ids don't have to war i y uhout pay in I he b i! I s

1. adults ’ kids

2. kids .’ parents

3. teachers . students

4. women ,’ men

Describe different sides of two subjects: Wftife -, -

t

Complete the sentences using "while."

Adults have to solve problems by themselves, -but kids ...

W hile uduIIs h.«VC IG SOA VG FO Q i2m s by ff «ms «Ives, k ids con get hel
p
from odulfs.

1. Young people have a lot of energy, but old people ...

2. Many kids have curfews, but adults ...

3. Students have to take tests, but teachers ...

4. Most parents are strict, but grandparents .

” Write sentences using"Being - is - than being -” and "It is - to - than
to -" and the given words. Make sure to change the adjectives into
Write sentences about the given subjects using "unlike" and "don't have to."
the comparative.

kid vs. adult {fun)

Being a kid iS more fun Than being an sdulf.
It is more Run to be a kid fhan fo be on adult.

2. singer vs. actor (enjoyable)

3. pilot vs. race car driver (exciting)

4. mother vs. father (good)

5. police officer vs. firefighter (dangerous)

Unit 7 »9
Choose one of the following topics and brainstorm about which is better. Outline what you brainstormed on page 60.
•a kid or an adult • a student or a teacher - a man or a woman

• more fun: • less fun:

- finish school in the afternoon and play - work until 1ate in the evening First of all
- two long vacations ev'ery year - noc enough t;ime to have fun
• don't have to make mpney, • have to make mpney
- don’t have to yay the bills, buy load
• can get help from adults about problems ' have to solve problems by themselves

Secondly

More Words &

weight health cook grade tests

appearance,’looks Career’employment do chores plan
lessons
¿r:JcJo ’txarc'> bu s u-vvurktrs Shaw pick u[J If air !‹ids
50 Being a K d un+7 6l
!My Scariest Experience
Writing about an experience Write what happened in the pictures and how the people felt. Use the past tense
and the words from the boxes.
n›e -est moment In my his was ’wfien -
it happened - when -
EVENIS.!
”.” •.:’havé.a car.at«idént
•..'.lose..hi's pét.,

’’ *’’'!t ’”’ ”:’„’

•”p’go:•to.the'a”rriu’sément park

. ».- a - •-
..........................................................

e Tell about something that happened in the past. t

t • Describe when, where, and how something happened. t
• Write the events!n order. t

unit B • 63
Read the writing model and answer the questions. Use the writing model to fill in the outline below.

My Scariest Experience
The scariest moment in my life was when I got lost in
the woods. If happened two years ago when T was ten.
My family and I wenf camping in the woods. While my
parents were setting up the tent, I decided to go hiking
by mysel f. Adler walking for about 30 minufes, 1 Suddenly
realized I was losf. Pretty soon, if began to ge† very dark.
1 WaS So scared that I almost cried. About on hour later,
1 finally found our campsite. When I got back, my parents
were angry, but glad thot I was safe. I learned my lesson
and never went hiking alone in a new place again.

1. What is the paragraph about?

2. When and where did this event take place?

3. When did the writer realize she was lost?

4. How did the writer's parents feel when the writer got back?

64 ° My Scariesl Ezperiewce
Choose superlative adjectives from the box and write sentences using “The -est
Combine the two sentences using”while.” Make sure to change the verb into
moment in my life was when -” about the given phrases. Use the past tense.
the past progressive after “while.”

scariest saddest happiest greatest worst most exciting My parents set up the tent. I decided to go hiding.
—• While my porents were setting up the tent, I decided fa go hiking.

' ’ get last in the woods 1. I watched television. I heard a loud noise.
The scar iesf moment in my like was when 1 9 * lost in the woods.

1. win the lottery 2. I slept on the couch. My cat jumped on me.

2. ride the world's tallest rollercoaster 3. I played on the computer. The power went out.

3. have my tooth pulled out 4. I played soccer. I tripped and twisted my ankle.

4. fight with my best friend

Tell what happened after another action happened: A/ter -, -

Tell when your experience happened: it happened - when -

Combine the two sentences using”after.” Make sure to change the verb to -ing
after “after.”
Write sentences using “It happened - when - “ and the given phrases.
I walked for about 30 minutes. I suddenly realized I was lost.
' ‘ (wo years ago: I was ten
After walking fpr about 30 minutes, I Suddenly realized I was lost.
It happened two years ago when I was ten.
1. I studied for five hours straight. I took a break.
1. a year ago.’ I was twelve years old

2. three days ago: I went to the mall 2. I played all afternoon. I took a nap.

3. last summer: I was in fifth grade 3. I walked in the rain without an umbrella. I caught a cold.

4. in 2010: I went on a trip 4. I talked on my cell phone lor lhree hours. I needed to recharge the baltery.

66 ° My Scariest Experience unit 8 ° 67

Brainstorm about your scariest(happiest, saddest, etc) experience. Outline what you brainstormed on page 68.

The scariest moment:

when lostn thewocUs’

when/whei e
When
- two years ago (ten years otdj - wend hiking by myself
- in the woods - walking for 50 minutes • lost
- gondark. scarad, almost cried
• found campsite an hour latar
What happened

Feelings (I was ...) Experiences (It was ...)

lonely bared moved terrific fantastic amazing

thrilled frightened horrified memorable awesome thrilling
relaxed pleased nervous terrible awful weird

68 • My Scariest Experience Unit 8 • 69

Cinderella Story
Number the pictures in order to make the story.
ale beginnlngs relative clauee (who) reported epeech

Rudolph's red nose helped Santa Rudolph, who had a glowing red
deliver all the presents. nose, was born in Santa's village.

One Christmas Eve, it was hard to The other reindeers made fun of
see because it was dark and foggy. him because of his nose.

Everyone cheered for Rudolph Santa asked Rudolph to light the

and his red nose. way with his nose.

Now, write the full story using the sentences above.

t e Introduce the characters, and when and where they lived in the beginning. t
• Tell about a problem or a situation that the main character experienced !n
, the middle.
,
Tell if the problem was solved or how the main character changed in the end. ,
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Read the writing model and answer the questions. Use the writing model to fill in the outline below.
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Cinderella
Who: a bea ut iI ul y‹›ur g \vt:man
Once upon a lime, fhere was a beautiful young womon
named Cinderella. She lived wifh her evil sfepmo†her and
stepsisfers, who treated her like a maid. One day, the
prince, who wanted to get married, invited all the young
What happened
Character Event
ladies fo a ball. Cinderellas dairy godmofher gave her a
dress and corrioge for the ball, buf she fold Cinderella • tre‹ated Cinderell a like a mail

fa refurn home before midnighf. Cinderella wenf to the

• in'/itc d ypung ladies to a ball
ball, and when the prince sow her, he tell in love. When
C inderello left at midnight, she accidentally leaf one of • helped Cinderella gc to the ball, but
her glass slippers behind. The nexf day, fhe prince used
hold he r to
fhe glass slipper to find Cinderella. The fwo married and

lived happily ever after. • Cinderella '

• : he prince •

1. Who is lhe m ain c I arac I er aI llJe stcry? . C|nJerela .

Z. Who are the other characters in the story?

used the glass slipped \o find C iiJderell

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3. What happened at the ball?

4. Why is the yIass slippt r import¿inl in the' story?

the two married and iived

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Sent:en«e Building

Begin dairy tales: Once upon a time, -llnere was/were - Report what the characters say: reported speech

Write sentences using "there" and the given words. Change what is being said into reported speech.
” (once upon a time, a beautiful young woman named Cinderella) ” “Return home before midnight,“ the fairy godmother told Cinderella.
Once upon a Lime, fhere was a beaufiFu1 young womon named Cinderella. -- The fairy godmother told Cinderella fo refurn home before midnight.

1. (a long time ago, a family of three bearsJ 1. ”Come back home before the morning,” the woman told her grandson,

2. (in a land lar away, a village of magical elvesJ

2. “Make three wishes," the genie told Aladdin.

Z. (once upon a time, two ogres ]n the forest)

3. ”Open the book after sunset.” the elf told the girl.
4. (long, long ago, three kingdoms ruled by three sisters)

4. “play the dragon," the queen ordered the knight.

Gimore information about the subject in the same sentence:

. Combine the two sentences using “who." ”Do not open the box,” Pandora's husband warned Pandora.

‘. ‘ The prince wanted to get married. -He-invited all the young ladies to a ball. - Pandora‘s husband wornad Pandora nof to open the box.
, who *
The prince, who wanted to get married, invited all the young 1odies to a ball. 1. “Do not say the evil wizard's name,” the mother told her son.

1. The knight was very brave. He fought the monster.

2. ”Do not enter the West Wing,” the Beast ordered Belle.
2. The servant was actually a prince. He became the young woman's friend.

3. ”Do not let the vampire inside the house," the vampire hunter told his family.
3. The old lady was really a witch. She gave the app Ie to Snow W hate.

4. The old man wanted to become young again. He drank the magic potion. 4. "Do not look at Medusa," the wise man warned the warrior.

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Decide what story you want to write and brainstorm about it. Outline what you brainstormed on page 76.

once upon a time /bea utiful young woman.

Cinderella stepmother/ot‹2p£siot‹2ro trj2ated Cinderella

like a maid
What happened
prince invited young ladies to a baII
fair godmpther helped Cinderella gp Up the ball
prince fell in love with Cinderella
Cinderella lefc one s(ipper
prince found Cinderella agaifl using She slipper

che two married and lived happily ev'er after

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Where

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Thoxk-you Letter
Complete the two letters Bob wrote using the sentences below.
Writing a golite letter

Key Points

I just wanted to thank you for How have you been? It has been
all you did during summer a while since our camp ended
camp

Regrds,
Bob Smit
Write back soon!

I'm so sad summer vacation is

almost over, aren't you?
I hope we stay friends forever

Po]ite letter to camp counselor, Morgan

F› ieI diy lettc to £›°›enct, Steve

September 1, 2012 I September 1, 2012

! Hi Steve! Dear Morgan,
How are you? I can‘t believe
it's been two months since our
summer camp! My vacation is almost over and I am
going back to school in twu wueks.

Anyway, it was great getting to

know ynu at camp I really appreciated it I hope we can
keep in touch. Please write back when
yOU can
• Wr\le a po1ite let ter to someone you respec t or don't knnw very well
• Write a lormal greeting and closing Bob
• Use polite language and no slang.
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W Read the writing model and answer the questions. Use the writing model to fill in the outline below.

November 9, 2011
November 9, 2Oll
Oear Ms. Galloway,

How are you? It has been a while since I lost saw you. Ms. Dalloway,

Have you olready moved to Los Angeles? 1 hope you like

your new job and your new home. Everyone in our class
Asking about the person
is doing fine. Our new teacher's name is Mr. Rogers. He
- How arc you?
is very tall and smart. Of course, he is not as nice as
- has been a 'hile
you are! Anyway, I am writtng to thank you for being a
- moved to Los Angeles?
wonderful teacher. I really appreciated you teaching me - hope you like new job and
mony valuable things. I will always remember you.
Talking about yourself
1 hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely, • new teacher i\4 r. Rogers, tall and

Saying thank you

• 'hank you for

• appreciated
s Ms. Dallovvay?

Last words
• hope
2. Why is Sally writing to Ms. Dallo\vay?

3. Wh0t did Sally write as a cIosiny before her signature?

unit IO ° R1
Write sentences using ”It has been - since - ”and the given words. Change the sentences using ”I am writing to thank you for -ing."
a while/1 last saw you You were a wonderful teacher.
It has been a while since I lost saw you. I am writing to thank you for being a wonderful teacher.

1. a long time / I lasl wrote to you 1. You were an amazing coach.

2. months we last heard from you 2. You were an excellent tutor.

3. too lang / we last saw each other 3. You gave me helpful advice.

4. years / we last talked to each other 4. You showed me around the city.

Thank the other person: f realty appreciated you -ing

Change the sentences using “I hope." Change the sentences using ”I really appreciated you -ing.”
, Do yo u like your new job? •' You taught me many valuable things.
I hope you like your new ob. I really appreciated you teoching me many valuable things.
1. Do you like your new school? 1. You taught me English.

2. Do you like your present? 2. You helped me with my homework.

3. Are you doing well in school* 3. You cared so much about us.

4. Are you enjoying your vacation? 4. You worked so hard as our teacher.

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Decide whom you want to write a thank-you letter to and brainstorm about it. Outline what you brainstormed on page 84.

Pear Ms. Dalloway

Asking about ltdr Talking akout t»e Thank you

- a while since I lasc saw you - our class iefine - for being a wonderful
- moveâ fio LA? — - new teacher: — taachar
- hope you likg ne'w job Mr. Rogers, tall, smar•c, - for teaching me valuable
and new home not as nice as you things

Asking about the person

L.est worcJ s
- hope to hear from you
Talking about yourself

Saying thank you

Last words

Polite sentences
Sincerely, Regards, I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely yours, Best regards, I am sorry for my late reply.
Respectfully yours, Kindest regards, I apologize for nat writing to you sooner.

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