That's what friends are for!

We talked about relative pronouns in class today.

RELATIVE PRONOUNS:

Relative pronouns relate to another noun preceding it in the sentence. In doing so, they connect a dependent clause to an antecedent (i.e., a noun that precedes the pronoun.) Therefore, relative pronouns acts as the subject or object of the dependent clause.

onsider the following sentence where the relative pronoun is a subject:
The chef who won the competition studied in Paris.

In this sentence, WHO relates back to (or is relative to) the noun CHEF. WHO also acts as the subject of the dependent clause and the verb WON. The dependent clause: who won the competition. The independent clause: The chef studied in Paris.

In this sentence, the relative pronoun is an object in the dependent clause.
The shirt that Carl bought has a stain on the pocket.

In this sentence, THAT relates back to (or is relative to) the noun SHIRT. THAT is also the object of the verb BOUGHT. The dependent clause is: that Carl bought. The independent clause: The shirt has a stain on the pocket.

Which relative pronoun to use is determined by what the antecedent is and whether the dependent clause is essential information in relation to the independent clause.

When referring to people use these relative pronouns:
(A person)-- USE>

Who, Whom, Whoever, Whomever

Here is a practice page you can do online:

http://www.cityu.edu.hk/elc/quiz/relativ2.htm

Reading, Writing, Rock climbing

Today we had 2 classes!

In our first class we talked about school and exercise.

Many kids in the U.S use video games to encourage kids to workout.

In the second class we listened to a story about the internet and the music industry.

Napster was very important to music users, because it was free and easy to use!

HOMEWORK:

-Page 3-4 Let's get moving & Eating for good health.

-Napster writing about your conversation in class.

Famine in Africa

We listened to and discussed in groups about famine in Africa.

HOMEWORK:

Think of one thing that Japan can do to help stop famine in Africa?

ABOUT FAMINE IN AFRICA:

The Kenyan government said 3.5 to four million people were now at risk of starvation in its north, northeast, western and coastal regions, up from 2.5 million, while the United Nations said 1.75 million in southeast and east Ethiopia were now in need of urgent aid, up from about one million.
"We estimate that the number of people in need of food aid has shot up from 2.5 million to between 3.5 million and four million people," Special Programmes Minister John Munyes told AFP. "This is because we have identified additional pockets in the east, northeast and west that are in need."
The additional number of people in need means that Kenya now needs $263m in emergency donor aid to fill a relief funding shortfall earlier estimated at $150m.

What will you be wearing?

Today we read and listened to an article about fashion.

Please finish your questions for "WHAT WILL YOU BE WEARING"

for next class Friday.

Also bring your A4 size file.

WHAT IS ONE JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS BRANDS?

A Bathing Ape in Lukewater must be one of the world's most unusual brand names. The street-fashion label created by Japanese designer Nigo has earned a fanatical following among celebrities and young people both inside and outside Japan. The clothes and accessories - limited-edition items all - are readily identifiable by the brand's trademark monkey emblem. A Bathing Ape's growth into a highly distinctive label with legions of devoted followers owes much both to the quality of the products themselves and to Nigo's personal philosophy of always insisting on the best.

Global warming problem

Today we listened about Global Warming and we did some questions.

In the second class today we talked about "Amphibians".

HOMEWORK:

-Bring your A4 size file

- Do your global warming sheet

- Do your amphibians worksheets #s 1-2

My name is -SLIM SHADY

Last class students introduced each other to their partners. You then where to ask them 4 questions about the topic you chose.

HOME WORK TO HAVE FOR TODAY:

-Your partners story that you will write.

Today we shall have a listening and writing assignment about EMINEM.

PROFILE: EMINEM

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known as Eminem, is a Grammy and Academy Award-winning American rapper, record producer, and actor from the Detroit, Michigan area.

Eminem has sold over 70 million albums worldwide. Eminem was discovered by pioneer gangsta rapper and producer Dr. Dre, who signed him to his Aftermath Entertainment label.

Mr.Noda and Level 4

Welcome to your class board!

Please use this site to remind you of your home work, and to check what's up coming in our class.

Please remember to finish your partner profile for Friday!

Good Luck everyone!!!