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MAKING CONNECTIONS
a critical reading comprehension strategy
helps student make meaning of what they are reading
helps student retain information
makes students engage more with the text itself
TYPES
1. TEXT TO SELF
relating oneself with the text being read
relating what you have heard, read, watched to a personal experience or
knowledge
2. TEXT TO TEXT
relating what you are reading to a book/text you have read before
3. TEXT TO WORLD
linking a text to what is happening around you
ONE ACT PLAY
a short piece of drama that consists of only one act
there is a complete drama within one act
FIGURES OF SPEECH:
METAPHOR - implicitly compares two unrelated things, typically by stating that
one thing is another (don't use “like” or “as”)
SIMILE - describes something to be something else, but uses the words “like” or
“as” to do so
IMAGERY - uses vivid description that appeals to a readers’ senses (5 senses) to
create an image or idea in their head
PERSONIFICATION - gives human characteristics to nonhuman things or
inanimate objects
FREE VERSE POEM
poetry that doesn't use any strict meter or rhyme scheme
an open poem
PROSE VS POETRY
PROSE POETRY
observes strict grammar, punctuation, and has loose grammar and punctuation
capitalization
usually straightforward, ordinary, and natural uses figurative language and rhythmical
Thank you, ma'am (James) Langston Hughes -February 1, 1902 - May 22,
1976
-considered as one of the
earliest innovators of the
literary art form jazz poetry
-best known for his work
during Harlem Renaissance
-wants to uplift the lives of
black people
-from Harlem
Ruth Younger own a house; escape poverty wife of Walter Lee Younger
Walter Lee invest in a liquor store son of Lena and Big Walter;
brother of Beneatha Younger;
Father of Travis Younger
I FRENCH - QUARTER 2
To know the kind of nouns, it is best to always learn them with
articles :
MASCULIN: (UN/LE) FÉMININ: (UNE/LA)
un moulin une tarte
un rouleau une pomme
un chemin une porte
un rideau une cafetière
Anything that ends with e is féminin, except for those words ending in a-g-e, i-n,
m-i-n, e-a-u, i-s-m-e.
Sometimes, the ending of the word can help you define the gender,
but not always
MASCULIN: a-i-t
a-g-e (with accents)
EXCEPTIONS : la plage, une cage, une page
Sometimes, the masculin and féminin words are different
MASCULIN: le frére FÉMININ: la soeur
Others have a fixed gender
EXAMPLE: le pére - for fathers
la mére - for mother
Some of the words can be both masculine and feminine depending on
the article being used
EXAMPLE: Masculin - un touriste
Féminin - une touriste
Certain professions do not exist for féminin or masculin
EXEMPLES: le médecin - doctor
la médecine - medicines
COUNTRIES (PAYS)
Anything that ends in any other vowels aside from e or consonants is
considered masculin
EXCEPTION:
mexique
suriname
mozambique
belize
cambodge
zimbabwe
Certain countries are plural but have a gender
EXAMPLE: les maldives - féminin
Certain countries don't have articles but have a gender
EXAMPLE: Madagascar - féminin
WEATHER
Question: Quel temps fait-il? — How's the weather?
Answer:
Il fait beau - the weather is nice
Il y a du soleil/C’est ensoleillé - it's sunny
Il fait chaud - it's hot
Il pleut/Il y a de la pluie - it's raining
Il fait froid - it's cold
Il y a des nuages/C’est nuageux - it's cloudy
Il y a du vent - it's windy
Il y a de la neige/Il neige - it's snowing
Il y a des orages - there's a storm
ADDITIONAL TERMS
le tonnère - thunder
des éclairs - lightning
parapluie - umbrella
coup de soleil - sunburn
coup de chaleur - heatstroke
SEASONS
1. Le printemps - spring
2. L’été - summer
3. L’automne - autumn
4. L’hiver - winter
CONJUGATION
verb: manger (eat)
PRONOUN CONJUGATION
Je Je mange
Tu Tu manges
PRONOUNS
Je - I
Tu - You (informel)
Il/Elle/On - He/She/We
Nous - We
Vous - You (formel
Ils/Elles - They
LIKES/DISLIKES
aimer - like
adorer - love
détester - hate
Je n’aime pas - dislike
PRONOUN AIMER ADORER DÉTESTER N’AIME PAS
vous vous aimez vous adorez vous détestez vous n’aimez pas
PRONOUN CONJUGATION
Pronoun Verbe Avoir (to have) verbe être (to be)
je ai suis
tu as es
il/elle/on a est
POSSESSIVE PRONOUN
pronoun masculin feminin plurel
je mon ma mes
tu ton ta tes
Health
Gateway drugs like alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana can lead to serious health issues and potentially
open the door to the use of more harmful substances. Alcohol can cause liver disease, heart disease,
stroke, and cancer. Nicotine is highly addictive and can lead to various types of cancer, heart disease,
stroke, and lung diseases. Regular marijuana use can lead to addiction and affect brain development.
It's always best to avoid drug use and seek help if struggling with substance abuse. 🌈
Stimulants like cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines can have harmful effects such as
addiction, mental health problems like paranoia and aggression, physical health issues like heart
disease and lung damage, and the risk of fatal overdose. It's important to seek help if you or
someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, as there are resources available for support
and treatment. 🌸
Hallucinogens are drugs that can alter perception, thoughts, and feelings. They can have harmful
effects such as inducing intense and unpredictable psychological experiences (known as "bad trips" ), causing
leading to risky behaviour due to impaired judgment, and posing physical health risks like increased
heart rate and elevated blood pressure. It's important to seek professional help if struggling with
hallucinogen use. 🌼
Depressant drugs, also known as sedatives or tranquilizers, can have harmful effects such as physical and cognitive
impairment, respiratory depression, addiction and withdrawal, and the risk of overdose . It's
important to use these drugs only as prescribed by a healthcare professional and to seek help if
Narcotics, also known as opioids, can have harmful effects including addiction and dependence, respiratory
depression, constipation, overdose, and impact on mental health. It' s important to use these drugs only as
prescribed by a healthcare professional and to seek help if struggling with their use. 🌼
Inhalants are substances that produce chemical vapors that can be inhaled, but they are not intended for
effects such as immediate symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and impaired judgment, as well as long-term
consequences like organ damage, asphyxiation, chemical burns, and addiction. Inhalant use is highly risky and
1. Drugs are substances that can alter the body' s functions or produce a physiological or psychological effect .
- Stimulants: Examples include cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines. They increase alertness, energy, and
attention.
- Depressants: Examples include alcohol, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates. They slowdown the central nervous
- Hallucinogens: Examples include LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, and peyote. They alter perception, thoughts, and
- Narcotics/Opioids: Examples include heroin, morphine, and prescription pain medications like oxycodone. They
- Inhalants: Examples include household products like paint thinner, gasoline, and aerosol sprays. W
hen inhaled,
2. Drinks, household products, and medicines can contain various types of drugs. For example:
- Alcohol is found in alcoholic beverages and can be abused by consuming excessive amounts, leading to intoxication
- Household products like aerosol sprays, cleaning solvents, and paint thinners contain volatile substances that,
conditions like ADHD. They can be abused by taking themin higher doses or without a
prescription.
3. Illegal drugs are substances that are prohibited by law. Examples include cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and
LSD. Some kids and teens may use illegal drugs despite their dangers due to factors such as peer pressure,
curiosity, the desire for experimentation, or seeking escape fromemotional or psychological issues.
4. Addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. It is
influenced by various factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and the effects of the
drugs on the brain' s reward system. Some people may be more vulnerable to addiction due to factors like genetics,
5. Drugs can have various effects on the body and mind. These effects can vary depending on the type of drug used.
For example:
- Physical Effects: Drugs can affect the heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory system. They can also cause
damage to organs, impair coordination and motor skills, and lead to health issues like liver damage
or lung disease.
ental Effects: Drugs can alter mood, perception, and cognition. They can induce feelings of euphoria, relaxation,
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or hallucinations. However, they can also lead to anxiety, paranoia, depression, and impaired judgment .
It' s important to note that the effects of drugs can be unpredictable and can vary fromperson to person. Regular
drug use can have long-termconsequences on both the body and mind.
SUMMARY
1. Drugs are substances that can alter the body' s functions or produce physiological or psychological effects.
Examples of different types of drugs include stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines), depressants (alcohol,
benzodiazepines), hallucinogens (LSD, psilocybin mushrooms), narcotics/opioids (heroin, morphine), and inhalants
2. Drinks, household products, and medicines can contain various drugs. Alcohol in alcoholic beverages can be
abused by consuming excessive amounts. Household products like aerosol sprays and paint thinners contain substances
sedatives for sleep or anxiety, or stimulants for conditions like ADHD. They can be abused by taking higher doses or
3. Illegal drugs are substances prohibited by law, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and LSD. Some kids
and teens may use illegal drugs despite their dangers due to factors like peer pressure, curiosity, the desire for
4. Addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. It can be
influenced by factors such as genetics, environmental factors, and the effects of drugs on the brain' s reward
system. Some people may be more vulnerable to addiction due to factors like genetics, trauma, or mental health
conditions.
5. Drugs can have various effects on the body and mind. Physical effects can include changes in heart rate, blood
pressure, and respiratory function, as well as potential organ damage and impaired coordination. M
ental effects can
include alterations in mood, perception, and cognition, ranging fromeuphoria and relaxation to anxiety, paranoia,
It' s important to note that the effects of drugs can vary fromperson to person, and regular drug use can have long-
eight in Tango:
1. Basic Five-Step:
- Leader: Forward step with left foot (1 count ), side step with right foot (2 count ), close left foot to right foot
(3 count ), backward step with right foot (4 count ), side step with left foot (5 count ).
2. Backward W
alk:
- Leader: Backward step with left foot (1 count ), backward step with right foot (2 count ), backward step with left
3. Grapevine:
- Leader: Side step with left foot (1 count ), cross right foot behind left foot (2 count ), side step with left foot
4. Figure Eight:
- Leader: Forward step with left foot (1 count ), pivot to the right on the left foot (2 count ), backward step with
right foot (3 count ), pivot to the left on the right foot (4 count ).
These simplified step patterns provide a shortcut version of the movements in Tango. Remember to
Certainly! Here' s a simplified step pattern breakdown for the basic five-step, backward walk, grapevine, and figure
1. Basic Five-Step:
- Leader: BW(Backward W
alk)
3. Grapevine:
4. Figure Eight:
" represents backward walk, "SV" represents side step to the left, and "CB" represents cross behind.
walk, "BW
These short-cut patterns provide a simplified way to remember the movements in Tango. Remember
to practice these steps with proper technique and maintain a connection with your partner while
dancing.