Homework due November 6th
Part 1 are the activities done in TownSend Press. This week, you have been assigned chapter 8. You must score a minimum of 50% in the multiple choice activities, for it to be considered complete. If your grade is less than 50%, you can do it again. Please remember that as an instructor I can see how much time you spend on each activity. The activities are due on Mondays at 9:00am. For this week, complete the following activities from chapter 8:
• Vocabulary in Context
• Matching Words with Definitions
• Sentence Check 1
• Sentence Check 2
• Final Check
Part 2 is a writing assignment where you will include at least 3 of the new vocabulary words from chapter 8 You can also select words from chapter 12 if needed. Your paragraph should be at least five sentences long. Pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and overall clarity. At the bottom of your paragraph, please tell me which 3 words you used.
Role – Tourist
Audience – Friends
Format – Postcard
Topic – What you saw on vacation
Aloha EJ:
ReplyDeleteIf you are reading this post card, I am enjoying my dream vacation in Hawaii. This trip is definitely a great compensation for all the years I have worked so hard! I haven’t been to Hawaii for years, so many has changed. You are not going to believe all the different diversities that are thriving here in Hawaii. The only bad thing happened during the starting of the trip is at the airport checking in. They had to verify my booking due to overbooking! Other than that, I am having the best of times!
Wish you were here,
Amy
Compensate
Diversity
Verify
Student Amy
DeleteTownSend Press 42/50
Vocabulary 20 /30 – good use of: compensate and verify
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Hi Amy,
Thank you for your paragraph. Here are my comments:
- You wrote “so many has changed”. We can say “so much has changed” or “so many things have changed”.
- You didn’t use “diversity” correctly. You said “all the different diversities are thriving”, but you didn’t make it clear what kind of diversity you were talking about. Grade: 82%
Dear Friends,
ReplyDeleteGreetings from my unforgettable vacation destination, where the sheer diversity of experiences has been nothing short of extraordinary! As a tourist, I've had the chance to explore the city's multifaceted culture, deriving inspiration from its rich history and traditions. The local cuisine, a delightful blend of flavors, served as a perfect supplement to my travel adventures. Every street I wandered down was a vibrant postcard in itself, depicting the intermingling of various architectural styles, from classical to contemporary, creating a visual spectacle that surpassed my wildest imagination. The locals, with their friendly demeanor and warm hospitality, inhibited any feelings of homesickness, making me feel truly welcome. My days were filled with awe-inspiring moments, from visiting museums that verified historical facts to witnessing anti-ordinary street performances that left me speechless. This vacation has been a compensating experience, filling my heart with joy and gratitude. I can't wait to share more stories and photos with you soon!
Warmest regards,
[Mergen Atabayev]
Used words: 1) diversity; 2) deriving; 3) supplement; 4) inter-mingling; 5) spect-able; 6) surpassed; 7) inhibited; 8) verified; 9) anti-ordinary; 10) speech-less; 11) compensating;
Student Mergen
DeleteTownSend Press 50 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – used all words correctly
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Grade: 100%
Hello,
ReplyDeleteMy friends,
I write this letter to telling you about my vacations. Last month I went to Montreal with my family. It was a memorable vacation for me. In Montreal people are speaking bilingual languages. The climate of Montreal was moderate that’s why we enjoyed a lot. In Montreal many downtown streets walls were painted so beautifully. I went to space for life botanical garden where I saw so many types of different plants. I took lots of photographs and some of them I already posted it on my instagram account.
I really enjoyed my vacation over there and I would suggest you that if you get chance to go for vacation so you must visit Montreal with your family.
Keep in touch.
Used Words: Bi-lingual, moderate, en-joyed, photo-graphs, post-ed, insta-gram
Student Safina
DeleteTownSend Press 41 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – all words were correct except for “bilingual”
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 7 /10
Comments: Hi Safina! Thank you for completing your paragraph. Here are my comments:
- No need to add “ing” to the verb “tell” in the first sentence.
- You are talking about just one vacation, so no need to make it plural in first sentence.
- “bilingual languages” do not exist. A person who speaks two languages is a bilingual person.
- “Space for Life” sounds like the name of a place. Its missing capital letters.
- No need for “so” in the last sentence” Grade: 88%
Dear friends,
ReplyDeleteI hope this postcard finds you well. I’m writing to you from the beautiful city of Paris, where I’m having the time of my life. I’ve seen so many amazing things here that I don’t even know where to start. I visited the Eiffel Tower, of course, where I enjoyed the stunning view of the city from the top. It was a bit crowded, but it was worth it. The tower is so impressive and elegant, it surpasses all my expectations. I also went to the Louvre Museum, where I saw some of the most famous artworks in the world. I was amazed by the diversity and richness of the collections, from ancient civilizations to modern art. I spent hours admiring the paintings, sculptures, and artifacts. I especially loved the Mona Lisa, which was smaller than I thought, but still captivating.
I also explored some of the charming neighborhoods and streets of Paris, where I felt the true spirit of the city. I walked along the Seine River, where I saw many artists and performers. I also visited some of the iconic landmarks, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs-Élysées. I also tasted some of the delicious French cuisine, such as croissants, crepes, and cheese.
I still have a lot to see and do here, but I wanted to share some of my experiences with you. I hope you’re having a great time too, wherever you are. I miss you a lot, and I can’t wait to see you again.
Your friend,
used words: 1) surpasses, 2) diversity, 3) ex- perience.
Student Merjen
DeleteTownSend Press 49 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – all words used correctly
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Grade: 99%
Hlo
ReplyDeleteDear friends
Hopefully you all are doing good . I want to share my vocational experience of the International Geeta Jayanti fair . I went their with my family. I saw there many people from from different cultures and traditions , their traditional dress , cuisines . They all were singing their rhymes and songs.
I ate healthy snacks made up of dry fruits and some special ingredients which were very delicious. Some people were wearing multiple costumes and telling scary stories coupled with performing dramas I really love that part of fair . We took so many photographs and videos.
There were multilingual people so I felt little bit problem to communicate with them but i managed. I would suggest to all my friends that you should visit this wonderful fair next time when it will organized.
Your friend Anjna
Used Words - Scary , Healthy snacks , Rhymes , Multilingual , Photo-graphs , Ingredients
Student Anjna
DeleteTownSend Press 0 /50
Vocabulary 10 /30 – The only word from chapter 8 or 12 was “graph”.
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 7 /10
Comments: Hi Anjna! Here are my comments for you:
- Did you mean to say “hello” when you wrote “Hlo?”
- Used “good” instead of “well” in the first sentence.
- Wrote “their” instead of “there” in 3rd sentence.
- Wrote “there” instead of “ there were” in 4th sentence.
- Lower case “I” Grade: 27 %
I recently visited a beautiful city of Banff in Alberta Canada. The name Banff is *derived* from a place Banffshire in Scotland. This place is famous for its amazing natural scenery, vibrant lakes, and majestic mountains. Banff also has a great *diversity* of people from all origins which makes it a big tourist attraction. Please plan your next vacation to Banff. It will *surpass* your highest expectations of a perfect getaway.(Rola)
ReplyDeleteStudent Rola
DeleteTownSend Press 50 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – all words used correctly
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Grade: 100%
Dear Ms. Caesar:
ReplyDeleteMy vacation took me to a diverse city with people from all around the world. The variety of cultures I encountered was astounding. The weather was moderate, not too hot or too cold, which made it perfect for sightseeing. I was a bit tentative before the trip, but once I arrived, my worries were surpassed by excitement. I verified all the travel information and had a well-planned itinerary. The local cuisine was a delightful supplement to my adventure, and I derived so much joy from trying new dishes.
Words used:
diversity moderate tentative surpassed verified supplement derived
Student Jolene
DeleteTownSend Press 47 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – all words used correctly except for “tentative”
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Hi Jolene! Thank you for writing your paragraph. Here are my comments:
- The word “tentative” was not used properly. Plans or a date can be tentative, but a person cannot. Grade: 97%
Dear Linda!
ReplyDeleteI am writing this postcard in Australia! I like it here! There is a diversity of parrots here. I love here, my lovely parrots, the way I can walk with birds. The vacation is a compensation for a year's hard work. It is impossible to conceive of a vacation here without you. You should come with me next time.
Best wishes
Robin
Words: compensate. conceive. diversity
Student Robin
DeleteTownSend Press 42 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – All words used correctly. Great job!
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Well done Robin! Grade: 92%
Dear Friends,
ReplyDeleteHow are you? I am very fine here. I am writing this letter to share the experiences that I had during my vacation. I really needed to relax so this vacation was a boon to me as I was able to enjoy myself as well as learn something new. I took my vacation to Toronto and the climate was snowy. I had a lot of fun playing with the snow. I also visited Aga Khan Museum which provided a window into the artistic, intellectual, and scientific contributions of Muslim civilizations to world heritage, and it left me speechless and surpassed all my expectations. I have posted all my photographs on my Facebook page and will share my experiences in detail when I am back.
Warmest regards,
Shabana Maknojia
Used words: 1) surpassed; 2) speech-less; 3) posted; 4) photographs; 5) experiences
Student Shabana
DeleteTownSend Press 0 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – all words used correctly
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Why didn’t you do townsend press? Grade: 50%
Dear Friends,
ReplyDeleteI'm sending you warm greetings from my incredible vacation in France! I wanted to verify the remarkable experiences I've had and share them with you. The beauty of this place surpasses any postcard's ability to capture. In addition, I stumbled upon a wonderful supplement to my trip in a local food festival filled with flavors I've never tasted before.
Wishing you could be here to enjoy this adventure with me. Looking forward to catching up soon and providing all the details.
Best wishes,
Ahmad Albustanji
verify,supplement,surpass
Student Ahmad
DeleteTownSend Press 45 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – all words used correctly
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Grade: 95%
Hey there! Just wanted to send you a quick postcard to let you know about my amazing vacation. The sights I saw were truly diverse, from stunning landscapes to vibrant city streets. The diversity of cultures and people I encountered was truly remarkable. It surpassed all my expectations! I can't wait to verify all the incredible memories I made with you when I get back. And hey, I even found this awesome supplement to my travel experience - a local guide who showed me all the hidden gems. Sending you lots of love from my vacation!
ReplyDeleteVerify
Diversity
Supplement
Surpass
Lina
Student Lina
DeleteTownSend Press 46 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – all words used correctly
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Grade: 96%
Dear salim
ReplyDeleteI couldn't wait to tell you about my incredible vacation here. I've been exploring the natural beauty of this place and experiencing its rich cultural diversity.I started my trip by verifying the stunning landscapes, from the lush green forests to the crystal-clear waters. The moderate climate has been perfect for outdoor adventures.
The local cuisine is a true delight, with an incredible diversity of flavors and dishes to try. I’ve been sampling traditional dishes that are both spicy and savory, which have truly compensated for the long days of exploration.
To top it all off, I've been supplementing my experiences by engaging with the local community, learning about their customs and traditions.
best regards,
Tariq
diversity
moderate
supplement
compensate
verify
Student Tariq
DeleteTownSend Press 36 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30 – all words used correctly
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Grade: 86%
dear friends
ReplyDeleteHaving an incredible time here in Alaska. The sights are extensive, and the beauty is beyond words.
Today, I explored the local market, a lively and colorful place. The variety of goods and the aggressiveness of the sellers to make a sale were quite a diversion from the usual shopping experience. Some even tried to imitate the local dialect to engage tourists!
I've been taking precautions to stay safe and have also indulged in the local cuisine, which has been a delight. Missing you all and wishing you were here to share these experiences.
See you soon!
Words : aggressiveness, precautions, extensive, diversion, imitate
Student Laith
DeleteTownSend Press 0/50
Vocabulary 0 /30 – none of the words from chapter 8 were used.
Length (5+ sentences) 10 /10
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 10 /10
Comments: Grade: 20%
Student Tarana
ReplyDeleteTownSend Press 37 /50
Vocabulary 30 /30
Length (5+ sentences) 4 /10 – only 2 sentences
Grammar, punctuation & clarity 0 /10
Comments: Hi Tarana. Thank you for your paragraph. Here are my comments:
- You wrote “ I m” it should be I’m or I am.
- You wrote “u” instead of “you”.
- Instead of saying “we all family”, you can say “the whole family” or “our whole family”
- Since this is in the past, all verbs should be in the past. You have some in the present.
- Don’t use “bday” this is not a text message.
- There are many run-on errors- Grade: 71%