2016-04-08 Core: 2 project and writing

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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Homework: Write a list of charity organizations or causes you could raise money for, and a list of entertainment events that could be used to raise money for that charity.
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In your group, choose a charity to raise money for, and plan the event you will use to raise the money.
Design an advertising poster with important information about the event (like you might see on the T).
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p. 29 - Read the article about Baz Luhrmann.
part 5a - Complete the table with the highlighted words from the text.
in spite of, despite
even though, while, although
in contrast, but, however, on the other hand, nevertheless
because of this, for that reason, so, therefore, as a result
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How to use these linking words in sentences:

Contrast: It is raining. We are going outside.
Despite the rain, we are going outside. / In spite of the rain, we are going outside.
We are going outside despite the rain. / We are going outside in spite of the rain.
(Prepositions - followed by nouns or gerunds: Despite being wet from the rain, I feel comfortable.)

Even though it’s raining, we are going outside. / We’re going outside even though it’s raining.
Although it’s raining, we are going outside. / We’re going outside although it’s raining.
(While I don’t usually like the rain, I’m going outside in it today. - “while” is contrast with general facts)

It’s raining. However, we are going outside. / Nevertheless, we are going outside.
It’s raining, but we are going outside.
I want to eat bananas. On the other hand, my husband wants to eat apples.
I could take a vacation next week. On the other hand, I could keep working for another month and then take a two-week vacation. (“on the other hand” is more for alternatives than contrast)
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Consequence: It’s raining. We’re staying inside.
We’re staying inside because it’s raining. / Because it’s raining, we’re staying inside.
It’s raining. Because of this, we’re staying inside.
We’re staying inside as a result of the rain. / It’s raining. As a result, we’re staying inside.
It’s raining. For that reason, we’re staying inside.
It’s raining(,) so we’re staying inside.
It’s raining. Therefore(,) we’re staying inside.
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part 5c - Rewrite the sentences using the words in parentheses.
1 Even though they are unusual movies, they have had box office success.
  They have had box office success even though they are unusual movies.
2 I enjoyed Romeo+Juliet, but I didn’t understand all the dialogue.
  I didn’t understand all the dialogue in R+J, but I enjoyed it.
3 I love epic movies. Nevertheless, I didn’t enjoy this one.
4 In spite of praising Luhrmann’s earlier movies, the critics didn’t like Australia.
  In spite of their praise for his earlier movies, ...
5 I’ve seen all the movies. However, I haven’t seen any of the operas.
  I haven’t seen any of his operas. However, I have seen all the movies.
6 His last movie was absolutely superb, so I’m looking forward to seeing the next one.
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Homework: Imagine you went to one of the events you planned in class today. Write a review of the event, including both positive and negative things. (Use some words from p. 29.)