Defining and Non-Defining Relative Clauses

Hello Class!

1) GRAMMAR: First, you can go to the FOCUS ON GRAMMAR program which is on the computer lab computers, not online, and research the menu to find the chapter for Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses. Also, you can do a search on the internet for similar grammar lessons. We will review these clauses this week. Here's an internet link that has a good explanation of the grammar points:

http://www.edufind.com/English/Grammar/REL2.CFM

and for more info and exercises:

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/relative-clauses

2) ACTIVITY: We began Unit 3 this week, which has information about traveling around the world.

Question: What city do you think would be a perfect city for the next summer Olympics? Why? Do research on the internet to support your idea(s).

3) And Don't Forget! Hands Across California!
Attention CEC students past and present, family and friends:

On April 17th at 2pm, come early, at 1:45p,to PCC CEC and show your support to keep the doors open, and keep ESL classes going strong, yes, the budget is that bad! We need 1,000 people at PCC-CEC to stretch 1 mile to main campus. Be there! Ryan Seacrest is on-board and President Bill Clinton. See you on the 17th!

This VERY important. Bring your friends and family of all ages for about 1 hour, between 2pm and 3pm at CEC.

For more information, follow the link: http://www.handsacrosscalifornia.org/

4) We are going to do a Final Presentation in May, similar to the Mystery presentations we did in March.

You may work with a partner or in a team as long as you commit to do your part of the assignment.

Choose one of the following activities to present to your class:

►Possible Topics and Activities:

1) Tell us about your country.

2) Tell us about your career choice.

3) Tell us about your favorite hero, musician, singer, actor, writer, friend, or….?

4) Tell us about your favorite hobby.

5) Show us your talent: dance, sing, jump, cook, talk, perform, or….?


►Possible Presentation Materials:

You should have pictures, music, maps, PowerPoint, or some kind of realia (something to show) to enhance your presentation.


►Time: 5 to 10 Minutes: If you need more than 5 to 10 minutes just ask.


YAY!

Best,
Bonnie