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Rhythm in Sentences and Phrases
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The MOUSE ran UP the CLOCK.
TWINkle TWINkle LITTle STAR
I need to get some cash.
He wants to buy a car.
I'll have you call her back.
Let me help you ay the fee.
Don't forget the eggs and milk.
Tell me why you don't agree.
Rhythm in Sentences and Phrases
English has Rhythm
stressed syllables in words
ecoNOmic
comPLETE
stressed words in sentences
I WENT to the MOVIES YESTERDAY.
Abrupt, Angry Impatient
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH.
THIS MUST BE DONE BY NOON.
Fun practice!
THREE BLIND MICE
Stressed/unstressed
Please sit down.
Come back soon.
Juan can't go.
Don't get lost.
Chapter 7
words have stressed and unstressed syllables
sentences have stressed and unstressed words
Rule 7-1
page 86, Ex 1-4 or worksheet
Stress content words
Two versions of the same dialogue
Listen to the news
nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, negative, WH-words, interjections
Listen to a sitcom (no sound/ sound)
Now listen and read
Watch arms, head and eyes
Customer: Is it possible to change my reservation to Los Angeles from Saturday to Sunday?
Agent: Um-yes, there are two seats on the 9:30 flight on Sunday.
Customer: What's the cost to change my ticket?
Agent: The total cost with the change fee is three hundred dollars. Do you want to change the reservation?
Which words are stressed?
Rule 7-2
Reduce or weaken function words
Exceptions to unstressed function words
articles, conjunctions, prepositions, pronouns, aux. verbs
Special Hint
pg 91
wearing your English 'jacket'
He's not sick.
Yes, he IS sick.
Let's read pg 93
pg 94, Ex 4-7
He can't swim, CAN he?
Yes, he CAN.
pg 96, Ex 6, 7
...and more!
HICKory DICKory DOCK
Everyone's welcome to come.
Jan is the person to call.
Fix her a burger with cheese.
Can vs Can't
More practice
easy to confuse
SEE HOW THEY RUN.
can't = stressed
can = unstressed
Lee went by bus.
John found the disk.
Tell Lin I called.
That meal was great!
I CAN'T TRUST him.
I can TRUST him
pg 98 ex 8 - 9