EARLY BIRD WRITING. WEEK OF APRIL 30-MAY4

CONNECT THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES.
EXAMPLE: 1.e.

I had an early meeting at work, so I had to get up early.
I had an early meeting at work. Consequently (as a rusult), I had to get up early.
I had an early meeting at work. That's why I had to get up early.
I had to get up early becasue I had an early meeting at work.
Because I had an early meeting at work, I had to get up early.

1. I had to get up early.
2. I'm hungry.
3. She wants to speak Spanish.
4. We needed a vacation.
5. They're going to visit us soon.
6. I went for a walk.
7. Jack won the lottery.
8. They bought a CD.

a. I needed some fresh air.
b. She takes evening courses.
c. Their friend had a birthday.
d. We went to the seaside.
e. I had an early meeting at work.
f. He bought a new house.
g. We haven't seen them in a long time.
h. I am cooking dinner.

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DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPHS

They describe how someone or something looks or feels. While writing descriptive paragraphs you must use a lot of adjectives.

Words that describe objects:

Colours: black, white, orange, yellow, blue, red, purple, pink, green, etc.
Texture: rough/smooth; sharp/dull; silky
Shape: oval, rectangular, round, square
Size: average, big, huge, small
Smell: fresh, fruity, pungent, smokey, strong, weak
Taste: bitter, bland, fruity, nutty, salty, sour, spicy, sweet

PLACE

Shape and size: large/small, wide/narrow, round/square/rectangular/oval
Atmosphere: cozy, comfortable, warm/cool, cold/hot, romantic
How you feel: amazed, surprised, happy, nostalgic,
Appearance: beautiful, colorful, unforgettable, unattractive

A description of a place may answer some of the following questions:

Where is the place? How big is it? How warm or cold is the place? How does the place make you feel? (Why) What things can you see in this place? What colors do you see?

DESCRIBING THE PLACE AROUND YOU

Prepositions tell us how the place is organized. Here are some of the common prepositions:
In front of / in back of / behind; on top of/ on the bottom of; above / below, underneath;
To the right/left of; in the middle of; around; between.

DESCRIBING PEOPLE (PEOPLE’S LOOKS, BUILD, HAIR)FEMALE LOOKS: A face only a mother could love; Ugly, Unattractive, Plain ,So-so, Fair, Average , OK, cute, pretty, beautiful, gorgeous , stops traffic , drop dead gorgeous

MALE LOOKS: Ugly, unattractive (geek, dork), plain, so-so, average, OK, cute, good-looking, pretty boy, ruggedly handsome, handsome, a hunk

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BUILD: (m= males only)Tall, short, mediumThin, fat, averageSkin and bones, skinny, slender, washboard stomach (M), love handles (M), buff (M), stocky (M), heavy set (M), beer belly (M), muscular, obese

WOMEN’S BUILD: Voluptuous, flat-chested, slim, well-built, hourglass figure (Konglish: S-line), good body, big-boned, bottom heavy, petite, pleasingly plump, thunder thighs, pear shape, legs up to here, nice legs, killer legs

MEN’S HAIR: Beard, goatee, mustache, sideburns (whiskers), hairy chest, receding hairline, balding, bald,

WOMEN’S HAIR: Bangs, coloured/dyed, streaked (highlighted), straight, wavy, curly, permed, frizzy, pigtails, pony tail, pulled straight back parted in the middle, in a bun, shoulder length

SKIN: Silky smooth, like a baby’s bottom, soft, smooth, milky white, weathered, leathery, pitted, scarred, wrinkled

A description of a person may answer some of the following questions:

1. Who is the person? 2. What does the person do? 3. What does he or she look like? 4. How does a person act – how is his or her personality? 5. How does he or she make others feel?

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A PERSONAL AD

ABBREVIATIONS: SAF, SAM , SWM, SWF , SBM, SBF

EXAMPLE:

"SAF, 22/170/52, ISO SAM, 25-30. I am slim and gorgeous with long silky dark hair, milky white skin and long legs. I am intelligent, gentle, and I know how to make my special someone happy. If you are an attractive, kind-hearted and successful man who is looking for a serious relationship, please contact me. Sleepless in Seoul.

HOMEWORK:

"WRITE YOUR OWN VIDEO SCRIPT THAT MUST HAVE 3 PARTS:

1. Telling your name, age and profession.

2. Describing your physical looks (your body type, hair, face, etc.) 3. Describing your personal characteristics

4. Telling what your hobbies and interests are (what you do in your free time)

5. Telling what kind of partner you're looking for (age, ethnicity, looks, personal characteristics).

6. Code