Day 1 :
Writing task 1: Writing Task: Write a short paragraph describing his favorite activity, focusing on using all three sentence structures.
I think video games are good for you and they are fun. They help you with hand and eye coordination and there are so many to choose from making it so it's never boring. There are different games for all types of people and they are in general super fun.
I work at CBS, a company in the construction sector, where we offer BIM services to many engineering companies. We also collaborate with architecture studios, promoters, and construction companies across Spain. In my role, I manage a business development team and work in the organizational area as Director's Assistant. While I support the company's leadership, I also focus on developing new business, which involves numerous meetings every day. Last week I got done an important milestone, because we achieved my year's goal.
Introduction to Sentences:
Sentences can be classified into three main types based on their structure: simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Simple Sentences:
A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause (a complete thought) and does not contain any conjunctions or additional clauses. It can have a subject and a predicate.
Example:
"I like to read books."
"She runs every morning."
Compound Sentences:
A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet) or a semicolon.
Example:
"I wanted to go swimming, but it started raining."
"She loves to cook, and he enjoys eating."
Complex Sentences:
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause. The dependent clause is connected to the independent clause using subordinating conjunctions (such as because, although, while, if, when, unless, since).
Example:
"I stayed home because it was raining."
"Although she was tired, she finished her homework."
Practice:
Combine the following sentences into compound and complex sentences using appropriate conjunctions:
Simple Sentences:
"I went to the market."
"I forgot my wallet."
Compound Sentence:
"I went to the market, but I forgot my wallet."
Simple Sentences:
"He studied hard."
"He passed the exam."
Compound Sentence:
"He studied hard, so he passed the exam."
Simple Sentences:
"She likes ice cream."
"She doesn’t like cake."
Compound Sentence:
"She likes ice cream, but she doesn’t like cake."
Simple Sentences:
"I’ll go to the party."
"I finish my work."
Complex Sentence:
"I’ll go to the party if I finish my work."
Simple Sentences:
"We were late."
"We missed the bus."
Complex Sentence:
"Because we were late, we missed the bus."
Exercise: Combine the following pairs of sentences into compound and complex sentences.
Simple Sentences:
"She loves playing basketball."
"She practices every day."
Instructions: Create a compound sentence using and or but.
Simple Sentences:
"I forgot my umbrella."
"It started to rain."
Instructions: Create a complex sentence using because or since.
Simple Sentences:
"Tom is studying hard."
"He wants to become a doctor."
Instructions: Combine the sentences into a complex sentence using so that.
Writing Task 2 :Write a short paragraph about a memorable event you experienced, using all three sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex). Describe the event in detail, including what happened, how you felt, and any important people or places involved.
Guidelines:
Use simple sentences to state facts or express basic thoughts.
Use compound sentences to show the connection between ideas or actions.
Use complex sentences to explain reasons, conditions, or details about the event.
Me and my friend went to a lake. We heard some sounds so we went and explored the area to see if we could find out what it was. One of the times we went looking around, we heard a whisper so we we ran away. The next few days we continued to go to the same place that we heard the noise until one time we heard more things so we decided not to go there ever again.
we decided to go to the forest near there. their house.. their book.. over there...
A memorable event I had this year was achieving my year end goal. This has been my first year as a Business Unit Manager, so this is the first year I have had a year's goal. The goal was set in December 2023 and it consists in getting/ acquiring/ contracting 25 consultants. This has required a lot of work from our team, but the hard work has permitted us to accomplish the goal in time. I feel really good about it because I know all the work across the process to achieving this.
More Practice:
Writing tasks for Day 1 Class 1: Mastering Sentence Structure:
Writing Task 3: Describe Your Dream Vacation
Write a short paragraph about his dream vacation, incorporating all three sentence types.
Guidelines:
Use simple sentences to describe basic details (e.g., location, activities).
Use compound sentences to link actions or ideas (e.g., what he would do and who he would go with).
Use complex sentences to explain reasons or conditions (e.g., why he wants to visit that place or how it will make him feel).
Writing Task 4: A Day in Your Life
Write a short paragraph about a typical day in his life, using a variety of sentence structures.
Guidelines:
Use simple sentences to describe regular activities or facts (e.g., what time he wakes up, what he does in the morning).
Use compound sentences to connect related ideas (e.g., what he does in the afternoon and evening).
Use complex sentences to add more detail or explain why something happens (e.g., why he enjoys certain activities or how a specific event made him feel).
Homework Assignment 1: Superhero Adventure
Write a short paragraph about what he would do if he suddenly gained superpowers. He should use all three types of sentences in his writing.
Guidelines:
Simple sentences: Describe basic actions (e.g., what power he would have or where he would go).
Compound sentences: Combine actions or ideas (e.g., what he would do with his powers and why).
Complex sentences: Explain why he would use his powers in a certain way or the challenges he might face.
Example Start:"If I had superpowers, I would be able to fly. I would fly over the city and see everything from above. I might use my powers to help people, but I would have to be careful not to reveal my identity."
Homework Assignment 2: The Ultimate Game
Write a short paragraph about the best video game he has ever played and what made it so exciting. Again, encourage him to use all three types of sentences.
Guidelines:
Simple sentences: State what the game is about and why it’s fun.
Compound sentences: Connect different features of the game, like gameplay and characters.
Complex sentences: Explain why these features make the game exciting or what challenges he faced while playing.
Example Start:"The best video game I've ever played is called ‘Fortnite.’ It’s a battle royale game where you compete to be the last person standing. I enjoy the teamwork aspect, but sometimes it’s hard to stay focused when so many players are attacking."
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