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Lesson 8 - Equivalent Sentences

The document is a lesson plan for a Grade 10 English class focusing on the concept of equivalent sentences. It defines equivalent sentences, provides examples, and includes practice exercises for students to identify and create equivalent sentences. The lesson aims to enhance students' paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.

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Lesson 8 - Equivalent Sentences

The document is a lesson plan for a Grade 10 English class focusing on the concept of equivalent sentences. It defines equivalent sentences, provides examples, and includes practice exercises for students to identify and create equivalent sentences. The lesson aims to enhance students' paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.

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ENGLISH A

(GRADE 10)
Wednesday 25th September 2024
Miss Devika Dhanrajh
Topic: Equivalent Sentences
OBJECTIVES
+ Discuss the term “equivalent
sentence”
+ Examine examples of equivalent
sentences.
+ Explain how to identify equivalent
sentences.
+ Practice paper 1 type questions.
What is an equivalent sentence?

Equivalent - equal to or An equivalent sentence is a


having the same effect sentence that expresses the same
as something else. meaning as another.
The wording may be different, but
Example: A mile is the same idea is sustained.
equivalent to about 1.6 Being able to identify equivalent
kilometers. sentences is a useful way to
improve your paraphrasing and
critical thinking skills.
EXAMPLE 1
Original Sentence Options

Too many fatal road A. The traffic laws have changed but the
road accidents are still occurring.
accidents are still
B. There are too many traffic laws, so there
occurring despite the are too many fatal accidents.
new traffic laws adopted. C. The new traffic laws notwithstanding,
there are still too many fatal road
accidents.
D. Although they have added traffic laws,
there are still too many fatal road
accidents.
EXAMPLE 1
Original Sentence Options

Too many fatal road A. The traffic laws have changed but the
road accidents are still occurring.
accidents are still
B. There are too many traffic laws, so there
occurring despite the are too many fatal accidents.
new traffic laws adopted. C. The new traffic laws notwithstanding,
there are still too many fatal road
accidents.
D. Although they have added traffic laws,
there are still too many fatal road
accidents.
EXAMPLE 2
Original Sentence Options

The most memorable A. Mabel was memorable and


thing about Mabel was generous.
that she was always B. Mabel was most remembered for
generous. her generosity.
C. She was a generous and
memorable person.
D. No one remembers that Mabel
was very generous.
EXAMPLE 2
Original Sentence Options

The most memorable A. Mabel was memorable and


thing about Mabel was generous.
that she was always B. Mabel was most remembered
generous. for her generosity.
C. She was a generous and
memorable person.
D. No one remembers that Mabel
was very generous.
Practice
Instruction: Write an equivalent sentence for each of the
two sentences below.
1. Even though Jane arrived late, she still completed the
test before the time was up.
2. Immediately after Jasmin left her home, the delivery van
arrived.
In-class Practice
ENGLISH A CSEC PAPER 1 (May 2022)

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