1. Spelling.

2. Spelling List: This Week 1. prejudice 2. privilege 3. profession 4. programme 5. pronunciation 6. queue 7. recognise 8. recommend 9. relevant 10. restaurant

3. Punctuation Semi-colons; use them wisely.

4. Lesson Objective To know the three rules of semi-colons and use them effectively in your writing. Thinking skill: Think creatively!

5. What is a semicolon? A semicolon is a punctuation mark that is used to separate certain pieces of information in a sentence.

6. Rule Number 1 To separate two independent clauses that share the same theme. E.g. I went to see a movie with friends this week; we went to see the film for Sarah’s birthday. You may ask; why not just put the two clauses as separate sentences, or use a conjunction? You could do that, but the semicolon shows that they are related.

7. Rule Number 2 2. To separate two independent clauses of the same theme that have been linked by a connective. E.g. I really wanted to grow up and study Physics; however, I found I was better at Chemistry. Why not just use a comma? They are each independent clauses, so you would have to use two commas, which would be incorrect.

8. Rule Number 3 3. To separate items in a list when each item has separate features. E.g. I went to the store and I needed to buy some crispy, chicken strips; a bunch of red, ripe apples; and some cold, semi-skimmed milk. Why not separate each of the items with commas only? This would be confusing as the adjectives are already separated with commas.

9. Activity 1: Punctuate Write the following sentences in your book, adding in semicolons where they are needed. 1. I wanted to go get my hair cut it was clear that my hair was way too long. 2. You need to try this new video game additionally you need to get a computer upgrade to run it. 3. At school you need to have sharp pencils working pens, and a fun AR book to be successful.

10. Activity 2 Now we need to practise using the semicolon in extended writing. Write a paragraph talking about a day you went to the beach. Why did you go to the beach? What did you do at the beach? What did you take to the beach?

11. Quick Quiz: Grammar Module 4 1. When should you start a new paragraph? a) Change in time, place, origin b) Change in time, origin, topic c) Change in time, place, topic d) Change in place, origin, topic

12. Quick Quiz: Grammar Module 4 2. Which is the correct use of a comma? a) I really wanted to see the famous, talented actors at the premiere. b) I really wanted to see the famous talented, actors at the premiere. c) I really wanted to see the famous talented actors, at the premiere. d) I really wanted to see, the famous talented actors at the premiere.

13. Quick Quiz: Grammar Module 4 3. Which is the correct use of an apostrophe? a) the dog’s tail b) the dogs’ tail c) the dog’s tails d) the dogs tail’s

14. Quick Quiz: Grammar Module 4 4. Which of the following uses direct speech correctly? a) “I really wanted to speak with you” said Brian. b) “I really wanted to speak with you,” said Brian. c) I really wanted to speak with you “said Brian.” d) “I really wanted to speak with you.” Said Brian.

15. Quick Quiz: Grammar Module 4 5. Which of the following uses a semicolon correctly? a) I like vegetarian food; however, I can’t eat tofu; as I don’t like the taste. b) I like vegetarian food, however; I can’t eat tofu as I don’t like the taste. c) I like vegetarian food; however; I can’t eat tofu as I don’t like the taste. d) I like vegetarian food; however, I can’t eat tofu as I don’t like the taste.

16. Answers! 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. D

17. Plenary Explain what you think the impact of learning about grammar has been on your literacy? Be honest; has it helped you in your writing and reading?