I01 - CLASS 01-02/18 - 2016 OCTOBER

Mr. Christian Jaramillo

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

Class 01/18

Today’s objectives

1. TO TALK ABOUT HOME IMPROVEMENT and problems at home by using past participles
2. TO MAKE INFORMAL SUGGESTIONS
1. Why don’t you fix it yourself?
2. I know what you should do. Fix it yourself.
3. Have you thought about fixing it yourself?
4. Try fixing it yourself.

Past participles can be used as adjectives, so …. remember:

1. adj + noun  
2. be + adj.
1. The windows are broken.
2. The broken windows are expensive.
3. I have to repair the broken windows.

bend	bent	bent
burn	burned	burned burnt
clog	clogged	clogged
crack	cracked	cracked
flood	flooded	flooded
jam	jammed	jammed

1. is cracked
2. are burned
3. is flooded
4. is jammed
5. is clogged
6. are bent

1. are cracked / is stained
2. flooded
3. jam / break
4. broke / is broken
5. threw / is clogged

s2: Is there anything in your home that is broken or not working properly?

What?

s1: One of the cabinet doors is broken. It doesn’t close properly.

s2: Why don’t you …?

door knob

J: Is there anything in your home that is broken or not working properly?

A: My closet is broken. It doesn’t close properly.

J: Why don’t you repair your closet? It is necessary for your clothes.

A: That is a great idea, but  to repair the closet is expensive… for me.

A: Is there anything in your home that is broken or not working properly?

C: One of the door knobs is bent. It doesn’t work.

A: Why don’t you call someone to help you?

C: Sounds good to me.

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Mr. Christian Jaramillo

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

Class 01/18

Today’s objectives

3. TO TALK ABOUT HOME IMPROVEMENT

IMPROVING YOUR HOME: Making your house better

Recommendation:

1. Participation is important.
2. Rules are different I01 (responses of 2 or 3 sentences)

Where are you from? I am from Lima.

I am from Lima, the capital of Peru. It is a big city and the center of commerce and business. It is considered an important city in Latin America because it houses many microcosms of cultures and weathers.  …..

Do you like the room? why or why not?

Diego: No, I do not like the room because it looks very old. I do not like very old things.

Claudia: Yes,  I do because it looks spacious and very clean. Also, its colors combine, so  it looks very interesting.

What is one thing that you would do to improve it?

Joseph: I would change the color of the walls to white. In that way, the furniture would come forward and look very nice!!!!

Mr Jaramillo: I would definitely change the clock. It looks enormous in contrast to the other furniture.

Who repairs things in your home?

My father does.

My father repairs things at home especially on the weekend because he works on weekdays. He really likes to fix broken things.

My closet works well because it is very small and modern.

I think my tv because it is modern and i can watch movies. When I wake up, I can watch news and keep informed.

My closet doesn’t work well. My closet is very small and I do not like the color.

I could clean up a little bit and change the posters on the walls for new ones.

What is a color wheel?

01.	combine
02.	web page	07.	red
03.	yellow	08.	energy
04.	blue	09.	toward
05.	mix	10.	purple
06.	other colors	11.	calm
		12.	away

How does she like her new apartment?

She likes it.

Why don’t you fix it yourself?

Try calling my friend Sam.

That sounds like a great idea.

I don’t think so.

or She doesn’t like it.