Lesson 5
Digital Board:
The previous session was devoted to comparison and contrast essay. Additiobally, we mentioned some grammatical and punctuation points. The covered issues' slides are accessible below. After reviewing the slides you can move to the next part and complete grammar and punctuation activites. Then, you need to write a five paragraph essay based on the suggested topics in the "Your Mission" section.
Recording: Session 5 - Group 1: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/p39dq0hcgsn0/
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Recording: Session 5 - Group 2: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/pgwhytqljt10/
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Recording: Session 5 - Group 3: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/p2bxagnrvkix/
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Recording: Session 5 - Group 4: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/pzlxm2ecv3rw/
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Grammar Station:
Activity 1
For the sentences that follow, fill in the present or past perfect or the present or past progressive of the verb shown. Use the tense that seems to expressthe meaning of each sentence best. You may work in pairs for this activity. Senf your answers privately to the instructor.
Example:
This summer, Mike ---is parking--- cars at a French restaurant. (park)
1. In the past few years, several shark attacks __________ off the shores of Maui. (occur)
2. Miho __________ taking her English andmath placement tests before she received a call from the hospital about her father. (finish)
3. Miresallions of children __________ reading Harry Potter books. (grow up)
4. I __________ insulin to control my diabetes, but my endocrinologist says that I can control the disease through excercise and diet. (take)
5. After two months, I __________ only three pages of my term paper. (write)
6. The students in Mr. Pascual's sixth-grade class __________ money fro their trip to Washington, DC, by recycling cans and glass bottles. (raise)
7. Gayle __________ several Take Back the Night events at the women's center in March. (organize)
You can make use of this picture as hint. 
Activity 2
In the space infront of each sentence, identify the Bold italicized word as a participle (P), an infinitive (I), or a gerund (G). Send your answers privately to instructor to receive feedback.
8. The aroma of baking sourdough bread lured diners into the restaurant. ________
9. My professor told us that reusing our old papers is plagiarism. ________
10. Caitlin wants to enlist in the U.S. Army once she graduates from hish school. ________
11. Online investing requires skill and knowledge, but novice investors are often overly eager to play the stock market. ________
12. Community volunteers tried to paint over the graffiti left by vandals. ________
13. Some marine scientists suggest that the decaying flesh of another shark is an effective shark repellent. ________
14. Whispering softly, my coworker cautioned me that our manager was in a foul mood. ________
Activity 3
Correct the Apostrophe errors in these sentences.
1. I am going to Victors birthday party on saturday.
2. My three cousin's house is right next to Mr. Wilsons house.
3. Hardly anyone remembers Stalins drastic actions in the early part of this century.
4. It goes without saying that wed be better off without so much poverty on this world.
5. The reasons that were given for the children's bad behavior were unbelievable.
Your Mission:
Write a five paragraph essay about one of the following subjects using comparison and contrast model.
- The appearance of two of your close friends/ teachers/ relatives/ etc.
- Two fields of science.
- Urban life and rural life.
- Two national/international tradition or occasion.
Check your essay through the following checklist before publishing it in your weblog:
□ Is your main argument clearly stated?
□ Are the supports for this argument cleearly signalled?
□ Have you checked carefully for spelling and grammar errors?
