Reading and Writing Taj Mahal Class, MyELT code

 E-28XEY3WRF898Q

Complex = has many parts; opposite of simple

Technique = method or way you do something

Ex. You have a good technique in teaching us J

Gradually = it changes over time, but slowly

Familiar = something you know

Ex. I am very familiar with this area, so I know all of the good restaurants.

Visualize = to see something in your head, even if it is not there

Memorize = remember

External = outside of something

Text = any written work

Achievement = something you were able to do successfully

Internal = issue inside of something (country, family etc.)

 

Discussion:

*Is it easy to learn a language quickly, or do you learn it gradually?

*What is your technique for remembering new words or grammar in English?

*Do you think English is a simple or complex language?

 

Good is the opposite of bad

Cold is the opposite of hot

Tired is the opposite of energetic

Weak is the opposite of strong

I don’t talk about my family’s problems because it is an internal issue. 

I am sorry to hear about wars in other countries, but it is an external issue. 

Nate in ’28 (Nate said he will be President someday.  If so, it will be a remarkable achievement). 

                                                

Process Paragraph:

How to Make Homemade Bread

 

Today, I am going to teach you how to make homemade bread on your stove.  First, get a bowl and put some flour into it.  Put about ¾ of a cup of flour.  After that, add half a cup of milk and stir it with the flour.  Stir it until the flour and milk become very thick.  Then, add some salt and pepper to the flour mixture.  Put some oil in a frying pan, and add the mixture to it.  When the stove becomes hot, flip the mixture until it becomes like bread.  Finally, flip it over a couple of times and then put it on a plate.  Enjoy the homemade bread with hummus, labneh, jelly, honey, cheese, or ice cream.  Delish!


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