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BASIC 09
In groups, correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
Peer Reviewing
(Rough Draft)
1. I excited because I have a good friends. (simple past)
2. But when passed the time I calmed down.
3. When the teacher call us (me and my friends), I was confident...
4. I met many teachers of diferents courses.
5. Later, I knew Mirella, she was funny and inteligent.
6. So I felt nervous I moved from Barranco to Surco.
7. I met too much differents friends.
8. I remember that was a day terrible.
9. She was tell me her life.
10. She was really nice because after she was my girlfriend.
1. Did he/she finish with the task?
* Text is incomplete.
2. Did he/she use the correct grammar or correct spelling?
*Circle the grammar mistakes or spelling mistakes you can see
3. Are the ideas in the text organized (use of connector)? Did he or she follow the format or prompt given by the teacher?
*Text should be logical and follows an order.
Connectors
7. Adjectives CAN'T be PLURAL
8. Careful with the position of ADJECTIVES
They were really bads boys.
Esfahan is great
BAD
SEQUENCING
1. FIRST, FIRST OF ALL, SECONDLY, THIRDLY, IN CONCLUSION
First of all, I’d like to talk about the benefits of having a pet pig.
2. IN ADDITION
In addition, they can be taught to feed themselves if you allow them access to your pantry.
ORDER OF IMPORTANCE
1. ABOVE ALL
Above all, don’t ever look up from your notes when people are around.
EXAMPLIFICATION
1. FOR EXAMPLE / FOR INSTANCE
To solve this problem, you might want to try making small gestures. For example, making your spouse’s favorite meal for dinner or giving him a massage after a tiring day.
EMPHASISING
1. IN FACT
I told them not to invite Rachel to the party. In fact, I was the only person who saw what a party pooper she really was.
2. ACTUALLY
I think it would be a good idea to send her some flowers. Actually, you should get her a hundred orchids.
CONTRAST
1. HOWEVER
This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.
2. ON THE OTHER HAND
England has the best language schools. On the other hand, it has the worst weather.
SIMILARITY
1. ALSO
I want to talk to Prince Harry when I’m in England. Also, I want to meet his sister-in-law.
RESULT
1. AS A RESULT 7 CONSEQUENCE
I’ve done a pranic healing course. As a result, I’ve been able to cure my neighbour’s sick cat.
2. THEREFORE
We’re going to experience some meteor showers in the next few days. Therefore, the number of miraculous self-healings will rise.
Esfahan is a city modern.
9. Use the correct preposition.
MODERN CITY
It was a day terrible.
TERRIBLE DAY
I am at Brazil
X
IN
X
10. Be careful with the structure: Present Progressive
I study in ICPNA
I'm read a book.
X
AT
I'm reading a book.
11. DO NOT DOUBLE the verb unnecessarily
X
They is speak Japanese.
X
He is takes a shower every morning.
12. Be careful with the VERB TENSE
*Third Person Singular
I was excited because I have new friends.
Common Errors -BASIC LEVEL
HAD
LIMA
is old and crowded.
1.DO NOT forget the SUBJECT
WE
2. DO NOT double the subject.
I met Adriana in college, and became close friends.
x
Lima it is old and crowded.
3. Be careful with the order: Subj + Verb+ C
Beautiful is Lima
Writing Editing Symbols
Lima is beautiful.
■■
4. NO article before Proper Nouns
x
When started the class...
The Piura is a quiet and old city.
IS
The nightlife very fun.
5. DO NOT forget the VERB
The United States
The United Kingdom
WAS
I excited because I had new friends
Select a Topic
Grammar / Useful Expressions/ Vocabulary from the Unit or extra vocabulary
The outline
Introduction
-Introduce the topic.
-Establish perspective and/or point of view.
Body
-Topic sentences (per paragraph, if so) followed by supporting ideas.
-Don´t forget connectors.
Conclusion
-Summarize, then conclude, your argument