1. Unit 2: Letters to a Friend
Lesson Four
ESLCO

2. Express a complaint using a gerund Use negative prefixes
Write a formal letter
These glasses are just the worst!
I can barely see with them!

3. Example: Verb= Annoy Gerund = Annoying.
Gerunds!!!
.VERBS with an ING ending that ACT as Nouns!
Crazy, but we all use them in English.
Example: Verb= Annoy
Gerund = Annoying.
Jake annoyed his sister.
Jake’s sister found him annoying.

4. The Bad Review: Our thoughts matter
The Bad Review: Our thoughts matter! Many people, before purchasing a product, read online reviews by everyday customers who have used the product.
Include in Review:
1-2 Gerunds in review
1-3 negative prefix words
Describe what was wrong or bad about the product.
Have a clear complaint: it was hard to use, it did not work well, it was very slow.
Review a Product
Pick a product you have used or purchased and returned.
Create a negative review outlining what you do not like about the product.

5. Negative Prefixes Negative Prefixes are: un, im, in, dis, ir, il.
A prefix is a beginning that is added on to a word. Example:
Honest with prefix “dis” would be dishonest.
Negative Prefixes are: un, im, in, dis, ir, il.
Each prefix when added to a word changes the meaning of the word.
Un + Happy changes the meaning to not happy
Im+possible changes the meaning to not possible

6. Lesson Assignment
In this assignment, you will brainstorm about a specific product or service you would like to complain about. You will create an formal complaint letter to the company.
Remember to include:
Include all sections of the letter: greeting, closing, body.
Include: faults of product, problems, other issues.
Use 1-2 gerunds in letter, and 2-4 negative prefix words.

7. Rubrics Category Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Thinking
Had a very specific area of a product or service that I am complaining about.
Had 4 or more details expressing my feelings, problems or issues with product or service.
Had a product or service that I am complaining about.
Had 3 or more details expressing my feelings, problems or issues with product or service.
Had a general product or service that I am complaining about.
Had 2- 3 details expressing my feelings, problems or issues with product or service.
Had multiple products or services that I am complaining about.
Had 1-2 details expressing my feelings, problems or issues with product or service.
Communication
Included 3 or more gerunds
Used 4 or more negative prefix words, and no spelling mistakes
Included 1-2 gerunds.
Used 2-4 negative prefix words, and no spelling mistakes
Included 1 gerund.
Used 2 negative prefix words, and some spelling mistakes
Included no gerunds.
Used no or one negative prefix words, and many spelling mistakes

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9. Make sure to complete: