2. Reading
● Answer literal questions about a text read
● Take down notes about passages heard
● Give an advice to a friend
Language
● Distinguish between the form and function of exclamations, commands, and requests
● Rewrite commands as request and requests as commands
● Use appropriate commands and requests in a given situation
● Write an advice column
3. An asylum is a safe place or sanctuary for people who need protection. An orphanage is
sometimes referred as an asylum, because it provides sanctuary for children who do not
have parents, guardians, or relatives. In the outer circles, write down the words you
associate with the word “orphanage”.
4.
5. Jean Webster was born in New York in 1876. Known for
writing about smart female protagonists, Webster grew
up in a house dominated by strong women in the family.
She attended Vassar College where she became
interested in politics, drama, and writing. When not
studying, she visited charity homes where she drew
inspirations for her works.
Her two books, Daddy Long Legs and When Patty
Went to College, are her most popular works. Her
books are generally described as humorous but they
raise social awareness regarding women as well. She
died in 1916 at Sloan Hospital for Women.
6. From the first
paragraph, we learn
that the character in
the story is an
orphan. To whom is
she writing? Wy
does she call this
person “Daddy”?
The character grew up
in an orphanage,
which she refers to as
an “asylum” or a
mental hospital. Why
does she compare the
orphanage to a mental
hospital?
8. Liberal Questions ask for information that is directly started I a
reading selection.
Inference Questions require you to interpret details implied in the
text.
9. Read the passage “What Dress Do I Wear?” on your EnglishTek Reading
Book, page 29, and answer the questions that follow. Tell whether the given
questions is literal or inference. Write literal on the blank before each number.
________1. Whose party is Joanna preparing for?
________2. If you where Joanna, would you have the same dilemma?
________3. What advice would you give to Joanna?
________4. Who is Joanna’s best friend?
________5. Is Joanna able to borrow a dress from her best friend?
________6. Did you have an experience similar to Joanna’s?
________7. Do you care about what other people think of you? Why or why not?
________8. What is Joanna worried about?
________9. What does Joanna think about at the end of the story?
________10. What advice does Romina give?
11. Notes can help you recall
and memorize lessons
during review.
But nothing can beat
learning lessons by
heart.
Taking down notes can
take up your time and
attention during class
discussion, but make sure
that it does not keep you
from completely
understanding each
lesson.
12. EnglishTek (Reading) Page 31
Your teacher will read passages related to giving
advice. On a piece of paper, write down the important
details from each passage. Your teacher will access
your notes after.
13. An advice is a suggestion or recommendation that has something to
do with future action.
We usually give advice to help or comfort people.
Giving advice can be difficult, especially when a person does not
think he/she needs one.
14. Here are the things that you have to keep in mind when giving
advice.
15. Before asking anyone for advice, make sure you know what to ask.
What bothers you? What are you worried about? Explain you
situation to the person before asking his/her opinion. Here are some
questions that you can ask.
16. Find a partner, and talk to him/her about each
concerns. Do not forget to ask for and give advice.
Englishtek Reading Book, page 32
18. Exclamation
An exclamation or an exclamatory sentence expresses strong
feelings like anger, happiness, or excitement.
An exclamation begins with a capital letter and ends with an
exclamation point (!).
Exclamations can be used to emotionally express a fact or to share
your strong opinion regarding an event, person, thing, or issue.
19. That is a wonderful idea!
I hate this song!
We don’t know where to go
or how to get there! Hello! Hooray!
Bye! Oh no!
Yeah! Wow!
20. Commands and Requests
A command or an imperative sentence tells someone to follow an
order.
Commands usually begin with action words.
A command can be formed like a statement or like an exclamation.
22. Requests
A request expresses a command politely. Words like please and
kindly are added to a command to phrase it as a request.
Examples:
23. Answer the Grammar Workout
activities on your EnglishTek
(worktext)
A, B, and C
Pages 18-20
24. Advice Column is a section in the newspaper or magazine.
People send a letter or just a question telling about their problems and
asking for advice or suggestion regarding what to do about these
problems. Sometimes, people send their questions anonymously or
use code names.
The writer of the column responds with an answer and helpful advice.
Listen to what the person has to say. Be open to his/her suggestion and try to look at your problem from his/her perspective. Be honest and sincere. Make sure to thank them for their help.