integrated english writing attendance please raise your hand and say “here!”
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1. One of my friend got married last month.
2. Because I want a good GPA.
3. I have many homeworks.
4. My brother retired from the army.
5. Congratulations about winning the award.
6. I’m preparing my midterm exams.
7. I recommend you to see this new movie.
Incorrect:One of my friend got married last month.
Correct:One of my friends got married last month.
Common Writing Mistake #1
Incorrect:Because I want a good GPA.
Correct:I’m studying hard because I want a good GPA.
Common Writing Mistake #2
Because I want a good GPA, I’m studying hard.
Incorrect:I have many homeworks.
Correct:I have a lot (lots) of homework.
Common Writing Mistake #3
I have many homework assignments.
Incorrect:My brother retired from the army.
Correct:My brother finished his military service (duty).
Common Writing Mistake #4
Incorrect:Congratulations about winning the award.
Correct:Congratulations on winning the award.
Common Writing Mistake #5
Incorrect:I’m preparing my midterm exams.
Correct:I’m preparing for my midterm exams.
Common Writing Mistake #6
I’m studying for my midterm exams.
Incorrect:I recommend you to see this new movie.
Correct:I recommend that you see this new movie.
Common Writing Mistake #7
Complete the sentence for an informal email to your friend.
Look forward ___ ___________ you!
Question #6
Rewrite this sentence correctly. There are two errors.
I played with my friends on friday night.
Question #8
Write down one sentence structure that you can use to express your opinion (e.g. Letter to the Editor).
Question #9
Write down one sentence structure that you can use to summarize your views (e.g. Letter to the Editor).
Question #10
Complete the sentence for a hotel reservation email.
These are our ____________:
Question #4
requirements
Complete the sentence for an informal email to your friend.
Let’s keep ___ _________.
Question #5
in touch
Complete the sentence for an informal email to your friend.
Look forward ___ ___________ you!
Question #6
to seeing
Rewrite this sentence correctly. There are two errors.
I took a travel to USA.
Question #7
I took a trip to the USA.
I traveled to the USA.
Rewrite this sentence correctly. There are two errors.
I played with my friends on friday night.
Question #8
I hung out with my friends on Friday night.
Write down one sentence structure that you can use to express your opinion (e.g. Letter to the Editor).
Question #9
In my opinion, …In my view, …I think that …I feel that …It seems to me that …
Write down one sentence structure that you can use to summarize your views (e.g. Letter to the Editor).
Question #10
In conclusion, …To summarize, …As I stated previously, …As I stated above, …To repeat what I stated earlier, …
How to play Sit facing your partner. Partner A: Look at the PPT screen. Partner B: Look away from the PPT screen. Partner A: Describe the words or sentences that you see on the screen (you can use your book). Partner B: Guess the correct word or sentence. Partner B: You can ask questions. Partner B: You MUST write down the words and sentences in your notebook. You have five minutes for each round!
DemonstrationPartner A: ClassPartner B: Chris
1. Hey Chris,2. I heard about your hotel on TV.3. What is the check-in time?
Round 1Partner A—explain these to Partner B
1. accommodation2. beach resort3. half board4. single room5. king-size bed
Round 3
1. Dear Hilton Hotel,2. I read about your hotel on the Internet.3. We are planning to visit New York for
vacation.4. We need the following:5. Does your hotel have a meeting room?
Round 4
1. I heard about your hotel from a coworker.
2. Do you have two rooms available for three nights in November?
3. We plan to stay from Nov 3 to Nov 6.4. Does your hotel offer airport shuttle
service?5. I have two more questions:
Round 5
1. Can we pay in Korean won?2. What is the check-out time?3. How far is it by car to the nearest
shopping mall?4. Sincerely,5. Sincerely yours,
Round 6
1. How far is it on foot to the nearest beach?
2. Could you send me more information about …
3. Do you have any special packages available?
4. Awaiting your reply,5. Thank you,
Round 7
1. Hi Chris,2. Thanks for your email.3. Congratulations!4. Look forward to seeing you!5. Take care,
Round 8
1. Hey Eric,2. Great to hear from you.3. Let’s keep in touch!4. Hope to see you soon!5. Cheers,
Round 9
1. I went sightseeing in Paris.2. I joined the English conversation club.3. In my opinion, …4. I think that …5. In conclusion, …
Round 10
1. My best friend is getting married to Won Bin in December.
2. I’m dating Hyo-ri Lee.3. In my view, …4. I firmly believe that …5. To summarize, …
Midterm Exam★Monday, October 24
★20% of your final grade!
★Units: 1: Somewhere to stay 2: Let’s keep in touch 4: Dear Sir,
Midterm Exam★What you need to study:- Sentence structures- Common writing errors- Informal language (e.g. contractions, ellipsis, colloquial expressions, acronyms, etc.)- Formal language