Grade 12 Essay of Advice - Outline

Title:
How to (stop, avoid, control, improve) . . .

Paragraph 1: Introduction.
State the problem clearly. Say why it causes trouble.

"Here are some suggestions to help you solve this problem."


Paragraph 2: Suggestion # 1
Give specific details. Say why this is a good suggestion.

"First you should . . . "

"This will help because . . . "


Paragraph 3: Suggestion # 2
Give specific details. Say why this is a good suggestion.

"Next try . . ."

"If you do this . . . "


Paragraph 4: Conclusion
Closing statement. Say something encouraging.

"If you follow this advice it should help you (stop, avoid, control, improve) . . ."

Grade 11 Semester 1 Vocabulary in Context

The vocabulary words are in bold.

If you do not take care of your health you are abusing your body.
Nutrition is another word for food.
Your well being includes physical health, mental health, happiness and safety.
If we make healthy choices about our diet, we decide to eat good food.
If children play violent video games their behaviour may also become violent.
Healthy food supports a healthy lifestyle.
Some diseases, like H1N1, are caused by a virus in the body. A computer virus is different; it is a software program that does damage to a computer.
A habit is something you do often. You have healthy eating habits if you eat good food every day.
If you feel sad and you have no interest in life, day after day, every day for a long time, you may be suffering from depression.
It is good to have a lot of relaxation in your free time – like sitting with family or going for a walk.
You have the responsibility to take care of your own health.
Some diseases are genetic, that is, they are passed on from grandparents to parents to children in the genes.
Food advertising tries to get us to buy junk food, like chips and coke.
Walking, jogging, swimming, basketball and yoga are all forms of exercise.
Drive carefully and protect the safety of your passengers so they don’t get hurt.

Grade 11 Semester 1 Vocabulary Puzzles

At the following site you will find 4 word-matching puzzles to help you remember the meanings of the Semester 1 health vocabulary.

http://www.quia.com/jg/1818594.html

Taking Tests 1

Learn some tips for answering multiple choice questions at this site:

http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/learning.cfm?str=learning&num=8&act=2&que=1

Write your Thoughts

Look at the picture. What does it make you think of? Where is the ship going to? Who is on it? Are you on it? What is the ship carrying?

Write a descriptive paragraph about the picture. Post your story on your school's website.

Grammar and Vocabulary Puzzles

Go to these websites. There you will find puzzles to practise CEPA vocabulary, clause connectors and subject/verb agreement.

http://www.quia.com/jg/1786164.html

http://www.quia.com/cm/383793.html

http://www.quia.com/jw/360769.html

http://www.quia.com/hm/587707.html

http://www.quia.com/cm/382157.html

Answers to Grammar Test #1

1. An exciting Emerati movie
2. A boring camping trip
3. A delicious Somalian food
4. A difficult maths exam
5. A beautiful white dress
6. A frightening ghost story
7. An ugly plastic chair
8. A gigantic leather bag
9. A new-born Australian camel
10.An old cooking pot

1.How nice of you to think of giving me a present! That was very thoughtful of you.
2.If you waste electricity by using more than you need to, you are being wasteful.
3.The snake will not harm you. Don’t be afraid. It is harmless.
4.Have you lost your phone again? You should take better care of it. You are such a careless person.
5.Look at the sunset! The sky is a beautiful reddish colour.
6.My sisters are so selfish. They think only of themselves and what they want.
7.That child doesn’t seem to be afraid of anything. She is absolutely fearless.
8.We went on a nature walk in the forest to see the birds and insects in their natural environment.
9.We visited the cultural Centre where we saw an exhibition of Middle Eastern culture.
10.My tooth hurts a lot. It is very painful