ori04iz023, 15:31 PEP Language Aris Texlbook Pages 1-50 - Flip POF Download | FipHTMLS Language Arts hitpstiphimi5.comnexgafotambasic snot‘o1foar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Page ‘How to Use this Book 4 Scope and Sequence 6 Term 1 Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 1 Ballad of '69 poem 8 Unit 2 Talking Independence interview 15 Unit 3 Independence Day story 21 Unit 4 Jamaica Festival website 28 Assessment 1 Liberty Hall email and flyer 35 The Physical Environment: Landforms Unit 5 Mount Diablo story 4 Unit 6 The Birthday Outing letter and email 48 Unit? Bush Fire Alert non-fiction 55 Unit 8 ‘The Earthquake story 2 Assessment 2 Underwater Volcano is Alive and Kicking! online news 69 Term 2 Energy and Matter: Light and Sound Unit 9 ‘Light and Colour information B Unit 10 Alraid of the Dark story 82 Unit 11 Letter to the Ministry formal letter 89 Unit 12 Sun is Laughing / Silver poems 96 Assessment 3 What is Sound? poem and non-fiction 103 Exploring Science and the Environment: The Human Body System Unit 13 Kidneys: A Major Organ information 109 Unit 14 ‘The Fun Run story 116 ‘Match Report report and non-fiction 123 A Challenging Life Story story 10 Assessment 4 Benefits of Sport for Children poem and non-fiction 137 Term 3 Diversity, Sustainability and Interdependence: In Nature and Society Unit 17 Back to Africa poem 143 Unit 18 Co-operation play 149 Unit 19 No Dirty up Jamaica story 156 Unit 20 Cultures which Shape Jamaica non-fiction 163 Assessment 5 Aximu’s Awakening poem 169 Practice Test 175 Strategies and Graphic Organisers 183 RAFTS: Preparation for Writing 187 Editing Checklist 188 ‘The Writing Process 189 Glossary of Grammar Terms 190 Skills Index 191 hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic aneo1foar2029, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipHTMLS aCe CoM Om em tele 4 ‘Modeled on the Jamaican National Standards Curriculum (NSC), Language Tree Jamaica Second Eiition Level 6 follows an integrated, themed approach that ensures balanced and progressive teaching of all the language arts strands, in every unit, Key 21st century skills (critical thinking, creativity, ‘communication and collaboration) are placed at the heart of the course, preparing students for real life as well as equipping them with tools that can be applied across the STEM subjects. For the most compreher the grade 6 Workbook. learning experience, this Student’s Book can be used in conjunction with, Teaching units aren Student's Book 6 is divided into five themes across three terms, which correspond directly to the NSC units for grade 6. There are 20 teaching units, each comprising the following sections: Get ready Each unit opens with an opportunity to engage student ‘Lead a class discussion to introduce the reading passage and draw on the students’ experience, Draw attention to the type of text (fiction, non-fiction, etc.) and text features (headings, diagrams, etc.), Introduce key vocabulary. Reading | With a strong emphasis on literature throughout, reading passages cover a variety of text types. Students can read independently or take turns to read a section. Encourage students to work out the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary from the context, Comprehension exercises are modelled on Webb's Depth of Knowledge, with questions progressing from recalling simple detail (‘right there’) through application and analysis ‘think and search’), to further extended thinking and research (‘on your own’). Questions can be tackled orally or in writing, depending on the needs of students. It may be appropriate to talk through the questions before asking students to write answers to some of them, Speaking and listening This symbol indicates that students work with a partner or ina group, helping to improve communication and collaboration skills. Activities include discussion, planning and roleplay. Move around the class, checking on progress, or work alongside students who find oral work challenging. This icon indicates a tip or suggestion forthe student. 4 Speaking and listening: Choral reading hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic setotfoar2023, 15:31 Language work ——Fvisere ‘Teaching points allow students to explore new concepts and skills, which are then followed by a variety of practice exercises. Work through the examples together before asking, students to work on an exercise, Some students can write their answers independently or in pairs. You may need to work orally with other students, writing the answers collaboratively. PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS ‘Word work Examples of word-level work, such as vocabulary, prefixes or homophones will be found in the reading passage. tq SESE Sees Writing See page 189 for an overview of the writing process that underpins all the writing activities in this Student’s Book. The first stage ~ getting ideas — is very important. It provides the ‘material for studemts to work with and sparks creativity. If students miss out this stage they are likely to say, “I don't know what to write.” You may begin work as a class ~ brainstorming ideas and useful vocabulary on the board Some students will be able to complete the writing task on their own or in mixed ability pairs. You may need to support other students by working alongside them, writing a group composition for which you act as a scribe. Sometimes there are two writing activities at the end of a unit. Choose the one most suited to the needs of your class. One may be done as a collaborative writing task involving the whole cla FP thst pa meetin oesintgy moses ing ensuring ICT attainment targets are met. On-the-page teacher's notes ‘There are suggestions for introducing and extending the activities at the bottom of each page. @ This symbol precedes suggestions and Instructions for differentiated instruction. ‘To help with planning, syllabus objectives are highlighted in bold type. ‘This symbol indicates that a skill is, ‘weee!27 practised further in the Workbook. Assessments. Skills are revisited in five ‘Assessment’ units, which help students to evaluate their learning. Use the activities to assess in which areas students need further support. hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic Graphic organisers Students are often referred to the appendix of graphic organisers (pages 183-189). These organisers offer vital support for planning and writing texts with differing structures plus flexible tools to support comprehension. Encourage students to regularly reflect on. and apply critical thinking to their learning in their Learning Journals, using graphic organisers 1 and 2. Scope and sequence chart and skills index ‘These sections will support your short- and Jong-term planning, enabling you to make sure that you are covering the syllabus. aneotfoar2023, 15:31 Scope and Sequence 1 ‘Choral reading Scanning ‘Noun yes: “Antonyms page 8 Conon ces common, prope, Synonyms Testers : 2 Ieee Question answer Adjectives ‘Abbresatons Pagets Raley ‘eitonahpe Delectval pases Homophones 2 Compare and Express preferences Pesonal pronouns nections Page2 ants Mike inferences” Compre Sf ana 1C Sentence pes 4 Factand opinion Layout Subject nd Splits age 28 Dheaon esteatures predate Communication Stim text proto Assent fai and her pages | Voesbulry a ea tee SE ae Bleseanne Stn St a een er fee GER lee beeen eres Pian , som ae ee TE pee ree Zee See Sal a (eee fees eee iS ena sg? ates BM Sw Simple presen tense Inetnte pronouns Nouns, sentences Dejetves | acetal phrases Subject verejee Fronaune Subject wer agreement aerevstone PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS LearingJoual 1 Summary Merete ord bank 2 Vie rom 3 een pot Monineestarch —_Desritve wating Key wore and retetating Yen gram 1 tng proms {Compare and const 2 Compare Mead imagestotest and coneast Tr textFeotures ofa Paragraphs ‘rebate Neonsetn report ese and make Wie an ending ‘rete craters Ssegrapne srg ry Ieonine research 1 Compare Video presentaton | Sd eonast ‘empostion 2 Fen etor tei Latertoa {mate doumentany fares vdeo Maine and suppeting detas {Medratandreise Story wing tory Sninerescach | ™P Story sing segbae er oy ° ‘ive insttions/ Contest ces age 75 ection (Cae ad etc estes 10 ole play story elements ages? 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Reading In 1865, freed slaves lived in poverty and hunger. A group Scanning means of them, led by Paul Bogle, protested against the English looking at a text to in what is now known as the Morant Bay Rebellion. This find some particular poem tells their story. information. Scan verse 1. Where did they go first? Scan verse 3. Where did they go next morning? A ballad is a poem which tells a story. It is usually told in short verses. Ballad of 69 Bogle got his men and he led them down Over the hills to Spanish Town, They chopped their way and they made a track To the Governor's house. But he sent them back. As they trudged back home to Stony Gut Paul's spirit sank with each bush he cut, For the thought of the hungry St. Thomas men Who were waiting for the message he'd bring to them. Then Bogle thundered, This thing is wrong ‘They think we weak, but we hill men strong, Rouse up yourself. We'll march all night To the Vestry house, and we'll claim our right. Vestry house = court house in ‘The Monday morning was tropic clear Morant Bay, | As the men from Stony Gut drew neai St.Thomas _} Clenching their sticks in their farmer's hand ‘To claim their rights in their native land. Discus the meaning of ight atthe end of verse 3 + Extension: Ak stants how they know ths isa pocm. Ask them o workin pairs and compare witha prose a {ex In what ways are the two texts ferent? The special features they find, suchas short ines n poems, ae text features, hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic m9otfoar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 1 Oh many mourned and many were dead ‘That day when the vestry flames rose red. There was chopping and shooting and when it done Paul Bogle and the men knew they had to run, They ran for the bush where they hoped to hide But the soldiers poured in from Kingston side. They took their prisoners to Morant Bay Where they hanged them high in the early day. Paul Bogle died but his spirit talks Anywhere in Jamaica that freedom walks Where brave men gather and courage thrills, Asit did in those days in St. Thomas hills. Alma Norman 1 What sort of story does this poem tell? a) alove story b) a historical story ©) an amusing story 4d) a folk story 2 Which lines rhyme in each verse? 3. Why did Paul Bogle and the others rise up against the English? a) They were slaves who wanted to be free. b) They wanted to go to England. ©) They were poor and hungry. 4) They wanted to go to Morant Bay. Sometimes the answer is not 4 Was the road to Spanish Town a good one? How | ‘tight there’ in the text. You have, do you kaw? to make inferences. Use clues in 5 How do you think the men felt in verse 2? the text and add them to what you know already or have read. 6 How do you think Paul Bogle felt in verse 3? Then make a good guess about 7 What did Bogle and his men do to the Vestry? ‘what is not said in the text. The answer is in verse 5 8 Paul Bogle died but his spirit talks. What does this sentence mean? WB6 p76 a) Paul Bogle is still alive, b) His courage inspires people today. ©) He isa ghost. d) People today listen to his recorded voice. cast qutiora wih lr blr ig tha fo we aces = GBvallow some students to write the anes to fever questions orto workin mined pis. Note: The symbol GEY is alvays followed by a suggestion for working with students of diferent abit, oOo hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic arnetotfoar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 1 Learning Journal Keeping a Learning Journal helps you think about your learning. It describes: + what you learnt + how you learnt it + what you think about what you learnt. oe Discuss the headings in the Learning Journal: Reading response chart on page 183. © Re-read Ballad of 69 on pages 8-9. Talk about how you would fill in the chart. Vocabulary @ Match the words listed below with their Context means the words definition in the context of Ballad of 69. and phrases surrounding a particular word that can help Tirudged [get excited you understand what it means. 2 thundered [felt great sadness Reading unfamiliar words in 3 rouse where they were born ene one eee yOULO, 4 rights walked slowly and wearil tla S clenching | freedom or payment that should be eee naturally theirs G native spoke in a loud, angry voice Z mourned _ [holding tight In your Learning Journal, Write each word in the first column in a write how context clues help, sentence of your own. you to work out unfamiliar words and phrases. Speaking and listening: Choral reading Ina group, practise reading Ballad of ’69 aloud. + Read a verse each, taking turns. ‘+ Use your voice to express the different emotions of each verse. * Will you read verse 2 fast or slowly? + How will you speak Paul Bogle’s words in verse 3? Emphasise the rhythm and rhyme. Language: Noun types Nouns are naming words. They name people, animals, places, things and events. Common nouns are general names: men, tring, spirit Proper nouns name specific people, things, places, times and events. They always begin with a capital letter: Spanish Town, Paul Bogle, Milk River. Learning Journal: Ack students to use the ‘How did | do?” chart an page 183 after a task hasbeen completed, + Vocabulary: Before doing exercise 1, ask students to predict the meanings ofthe words. Read the words in context and then ask stents to reve thee presitions + Speaking and listening: Ask students to evaluate the ects of other groups. Agree on evaluation citea, eg. id the students speok clearly? Did they speak with expression? hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic ereotfoar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 1 was @ List att the proper nouns you can find in Ballad of 69. ea @ List ten common nouns from the ballad. © write out the eight sentences below. + Use capital letters to begin the proper nouns. + Underline the common nouns. 1 paul bogle is one of jamaica’s national heroes. 2 at the time of the rebellion, spanish town was the capital of the island. 3 The english treated the freed slaves badly 4 My teacher, mrs, samson, told us about the events. 5 On wednesday, my class are going to morant bay. 6 We will see a statue of the great man. 7 Alter christmas we will do a project on important jamaican people alive now. 8 Every year we celebrate our heroes on the third monday in october. Plurals review We add s to most nouns to make them plural. For nouns ending in -s, -sh, -tch or -x we add -es: box — hoxes | Nouns ending in -y change -y to -i and add -es: country — countries | Nouns ending in -ay, -ey, -oy just add -s: key — keys ‘Most nouns ending in -f change -f to -v and add -es: leaf leaves | Most nouns ending in -o add -s or -es: mango ~ mangoes | Some words don’t follow the rules and we have to learn them. | W86 p7 @ complete these sentences with the plural of the word in brackets. The men enjoyed eating the (potato). Some of them returned home on (donkey). I never want to hear the sound of (mosquito) again. (City) often smell badly because of all the (car) and (bus). ‘My auntie makes delicious juice from (naseberry). Twrote a poem about two (lady) who kept (cal. We could hear (mouse) scurrying in the barn. The (bush) were bright with new, green (leaf) © wriat are the plurals of these words? Look up those you don’t know child man woman tooth foot mouse sheep fish cactus Language: Ask students to tell you what they know about plurals before reading theres. 1 Talstents that some words ending int and just adds, fr example, ros, chit ci cats Some words ending in-a simply add for example, panos @ hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic sonetotfoar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 1 Collective nouns Collective nouns name groups of people, animals and things ~ A library of books. Abstract nouns name qualities we can’t see, hear, touch, taste or smell ~ fear. @ team the collective nouns in the box. W86 pS Here are some collective nouns you should know an anthology of poems Choose a suitable collective noun from the box for each of these groups. 1 flies 5 chickens an army of soldiers 2 boats 6 kittens a band of musicians 3 footballers 7 pupils a bunch of flowers a cast of actors, 4 cows 8 men a choir of singers a crowd of people a class of students a colony of ants a crew of sailors a flight of stairs a flock of birds a gang of thieves a herd of cattle a library of books a litter of puppies the introduction a pack of cards © Find two abstract noun: to Ballad of ’69. a school of fish Find two abstract nouns in the last verse of 2 SWarm of bees Ballad of '69. a team of basketball players Think of two people you know. For each one, think of three abstract nouns that describe his or her qualities. Example: Graiedpa ~ kistdivess, huanour, wisdom Noun phrases Noun phrase: a group of words that functions as a noun the hungry St. Thontas men, my daughter's pet hen. Add words to each of these nouns to make six noun phrases. hills night morning stick flames bush “A phrase is a string of words. It docs not have a verb and it does not make complete sense on its own. WB6 ps6 Example: Soldier — a tall sotdier with a gus “+ Point out that collective nouns are often used without saying what they are made up of. Examples: The ‘ouelence is epping. The army rescues people fom feeds. “+ Abstract nouns extension: Ask students to complete a concept map to demonstrate their understanding of abstract nouns. Love What sit? Whar i: ino? Use tina sentence ive examples. hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic inetotfoar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 1 Change each of the underlined nouns below into a noun phrase and write out the new story. Underline your noun phrases. Example: Isaw a lady. I saw at old lady with laughing eyes. A fox saw a crow in a tree. The crow had some cheese in its mouth. “What a voice you have,” said the fox. “Please sing me a song.” The crow opened its mouth to sing and the cheese dropped onto the ground. The fox grabbed it and ran off, laughing. Word work Synonyms wee p47 Synonyms are words which are similar in meaning ~ stared, began.) @ Find a synonym for each of the underlined words. ean Use a thesaurus to help you. Riana : i i acquire gain Example: Bogle got his men. Bogle assembled his men. lay cee 1 They chopped their way and they made a track. cool uly cr sol 2 For the thought of the hungry St. Thomas men. aan ie 3 They think we weak, but we hill men strong. eee ieee 4 Rouse up yourself. We'll march all night. errors 5 As the men from Stony Gut drew near, fear terror 6 Paul Bogle died but his spirit talks fight battle 7 Anywhere in Jamaica that freedom walks feria oro » —— harm injure y 8 To claim their rights Race obiain acquire Look at these synonyms for free. Each has a slightly pardon forgive different meaning. Choose the best word to replace free Permit allow in each sentence. Use your dictionary to help you. Caen seream shriek tired exhausted trip journey 1 We looked in four rooms before we found one that was free. Ce pa 2 The trapped bird struggled to be free. ae aaa 3 He was very free with his money. 4 Are you free on Tuesday? 5 You pay for the food but the drinks are free. for nothing available released empty generous + GD) synonyms exercise 2: Work with students to look up the suggested synonyms in a dictionary and to wewn “+ Writing 1: Allow students to practise analysing writing prompts. Ask them to writ in thet Learning Journals ‘why itis important to read vting prompts carefully. ‘+ Remind students that a well-constructed paragraph contains information / ideas ona single topic; it begins wth a main idea that i followed by detail that develop the main ides hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic 26191‘o1foar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Unit 4 Get ready Skim the text below. Where would you find it~ in a book, online, in a newspaper or on television? How do you know? Skim a text to get a general idea of the type, of writing or its content, Reading 1WB6 p70 Every type of text has its own text features which make it easier to read and find information. Factual texts usually have headings and sub-headings. Text features of a website are: hyperlinks, menus, headings, URL. The URL is the address of the website, Hyperlinks will take you to another website. (CE Liprfamaratesvatcom ing ty Ga JAMAICA FESTIVAL |; ‘OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE _ sub-heading Food and Jamaican culture is unique. It helps to define who we are. SEE) aaican independence celebrations take place all over the land over seven days around August 6. They commemorate the anniversaries ofthe nations emancipation from slavery ands politcal independence. They remind Jamaicans who they are and what their history and culture all about EVENTS GUIDE ‘Thisyeay, here willbe seven days of celebrations as we enjoy and reflect upon our histor, music folklore, customs, anguage, food and religion aswell sour visual and performing arts. See the menu on this page as well asthe daily timetable and entry form, ‘The variety of these activites encourages a sense of belonging, a sense of national identity and national pride. INTHE COUNTRY Aswellas Downtown celebrations thee ae ual community celebrations inal parishes. Activities inde: ‘Thanksgiving service + Festival Bandwagon “The Paish Emancipation Vigil Independence Day fag-asing Sounds of Drums — drumming ceremony ‘on Emancipation Day + Independence Day tage show + Street dances riting Tr ‘+ Skimming and scanning are two ifferent reading sil. Skimming means looking ata text or chapter quickly In order to have a general idea ofthe contents Seanning means looking ata texto find some particular we information, “= Wit students, compare and contrast text features ofa website with other types of text, such as story, a poem or a book hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic amesotfoar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 4 1 Which two events in history are being celebrated by the Jamaica Festival? How long do the celebrations go on? Which of the following are visual aris? Which are performing arts? theatre sculpture music dance painting Which of the activities under In the Country do you think takes place in a church? What would you expect to find if you click on Festival fashion? Which button would you click to find the organiser’s phone number and email address? What does the abbreviation FAQ stand for? a) Four Answers to Questions —_b) Frequently Asked Questions ) Fast Answers to Questions) Failure to Answer Questions 8 What is the meaning of our national identity? a) the ability to recognise the Jamaican flag b) a feeling of what it means to be Jamaican ©) the ability to recognise other Jamaican people 4) dislike of people from other countries 9 Which activity would you like to take part in? Why? 10 If you were entering the Best Decorated Town competition, how would you decorate your town or village? wae Vocabulary ‘WB6 p80 Match each word or phrase to its meaning. 1 commemorate unlike anything else 2 focal point a period of keeping awake 3 family-oriented recall and celebrate 4 unique suitable for all ages S vigil centre of interest, + Questions 5 and 10: Ask students to give their own opinion. You may tll them to scuss these questions in pairs oF groups belore writing their answers. + Question 3: Ask students i they think fm is a visual or @ performing His usally classed as vila because the performance isn't ive, hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic 2ari91otfoar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 4 @ Speaking and listening: Fact and opinion Ee orarel ON HE statement that is true is a statement internet opinions A statement that ist fact. A siatement | cers conic a of what someone thinks is an opinion. } era erehe ‘more than one site Discuss each of these statements. Which are facts for information, and which are opinions? 1 Alexander Bustamante was the best Prime Minister we ever had. There was a choice of jerk chicken and stew chicken The first group of singers sang several African songs. They were fantastically talented. The music was too loud. People were still dancing at 2 a.m. aueun Language Persuading the reader Advertisements often contain: } + Facts about the product + Opinions that are used to persuade the reader. | Imagine you are organising an Independence Day celebration and you want to persuade people to come along. Here are some facts. Make each sentence more persuasive by adding persuasive adjectives and phrases. Example: The celebrations begin at 11 a.m. Don't wuss the wost exciting celebrations nthe area, beginning at 11 a.m. There will be music. Food will be served all day. There will be games for the children. Helpers will organise craft activities for children. The school choir will sing songs. Buy craft goods from the people who make them. Dancing to live bands. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m. ewaueene ‘Speaking and listening: What do the students think it means tobe Jamaican? ‘+ Remind students about communication protocol — waiting thei tur, not interupting, being a good listener. Draw up a code of practice and dsplay itn your clsscoom, Encourage students to practise the ‘communication protocol at home and in the wider community. hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic 2arie1otfoar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 4 Subject and predicate A sentence has two parts. The subject is the person or thing which performs the action. ‘The predicate is the part of the sentence which contains the verb. Leon ‘went to the concert Leon’s friend, Sam, went to the concert. subject predicate Sam isa simple subject. Leon's friend, Sam is a complete subject. The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. The complete subject is the ‘main noun or pronoun and all the words that go with it, @ Draw a tine between the subject and predicate. Circle the simple subject. Underline the complete subject. Example: The little girl went to a festival concert. The wend toa festival concert, My oldest brother checked the details online, The designer of the website did a good job. The band J like is playing on Thursday. The whole family is going Large crowds gathered outside. The people on the street were dancing. Dad’s friend, Don, was one of the organisers. My friend’s dad works with the band. The simple predicate is the verb that tells what the subject does or is. The complete predicate is the verb plus all the words related to it, © circle the simple predicate and underline the complete predicate in these sentences. Example: Men(leoked atthe full proqrauune on screen. ‘We watched the event on television. Thousands of people visited Independence Village. ‘We joined the events in our village. The storyteller told traditional stories. We all sat on the ground in a circle. She used funny voices and masks. All the children cheered at the end It was much better than reading a book. wuauewne 1 2 3 4 5 6 a 8 Exercise 2 () Allow some students to answer fewer questions. Exerie 3: Remind students thal the vers they wen the predate must agree with the subject. + Extension Students can be asked to ently subject and predate in the reading text on page 28 og hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic 30/191otfoar2023, 15:31 PEP Language Ars Textbook Pages 1-50 - Flip PDF Download | FipTMLS Culture and Heritage: Road to Independence Unit 4 Simple present tense The present tense tells us: ‘* what happens all the time. We love Jamaica. + what happens regularly. Celebrations take place in August In Standard Jamaican English (SJE) we add an -s or -es to singular third-person nouns (c.g. te /she /it/ the boy / Mrs Browne): She dances. | In Jamaican Creole (JC) there is only one form of the simple present tense: Dem dance. Shi dance. @ Fina four verbs in the simple present tense in ‘Independence Village’ Wes pié at the top of page 29. The subject must always agree with the verb. ‘A singular subject requires a singular verb. Lola celebrates in Canada. A plural subject requires a plural verb. We celebrate at school. Subjects joined by ‘and’ take a plural verb. My aunt and uncle celebrate in the UK. Use each of these subjects to begin a sentence in the present tense. Say something that is normally true about these subjects. WB6 p25 Example: Websites offer a lot of information. 1 Musicians 4 An iguana 2 Jamaican people 5 Crocodiles 3. My friends 6 A frog © complete these sentences using suitable subjects. Make sure that your subject agrees with the verb. 1 works in the food court. loves Jamaican food. sell a lot of ice cream. celebrate Independence Day. wears Jamaican colours. stay up all night. aunen @ write this paragraph using the correct form of the verb. A hummingbird mainly (eat / eats) nectar which it (get / gets) from flowers. It (eat / eats) by licking up to 13 times per second, Its wings (beat / beats) about 80 times per second. This little bird (is / are) territorial and (light / fights) to keep others away. I always (enjoy / enjoys) watching them. + Remind students that ves ending in sh, -tch and -x add -es in the simple present tense, e.g. he brushes, he catches, he mites. The ves go and do aso add -es: he goes, he does. hitps:tiphimi5.convnexgaiotamvbasic 3inet