Class January 29, 2026

By Nate Feldman

Warm-up: Write a letter to AJ or EP about their situation.  Tell them how you feel about their situation.

Drill: use verb to be in your writing.  We use verb to be to describe nouns, adjectives, and prepositional phrases.

I am a teacher.  I am happy.  I am at work.

Use the verb to be in 5 sentences.

1. You can improve your English _______ watching movies in English.
A) so
B) because
C) by
D) therefore

2. He was tired, _______ he went to bed early.
A) because
B) therefore
C) by
D) so

3. We didn’t go swimming _______ the water was too cold.
A) therefore
B) so
C) because
D) by

4. It rained heavily.  _______ , the football match was postponed.
A) by
B) so
C) because
D) therefore

5. She saved money _______ cooking at home instead of eating out.
A) because
B) so
C) by
D) therefore

6. He didn’t study hard, _______ he failed the exam.
A) because
B) therefore
C) by
D) so

7. We decided to take a taxi _______ the bus was late.
A) because
B) by
C) so
D) therefore

8. She passed the driving test _______ practicing every weekend.
A) by
B) so
C) because
D) therefore

9. The shop was closed.  _______,  we couldn’t buy any food.
A) because
B) by
C) therefore
D) so

10. It was very hot, _______ we opened all the windows.
A) because
B) so
C) by
D) therefore

Notes from class:

I feel tired.  I go to sleep.

Cause: I feel tired.

Effect: I go to sleep.

 

I study hard.  I get good scores.

Cause: I study hard.

Effect: I get good scores.

 

I am eating because I feel hungry. 

Cause: I feel hungry

Effect: I am eating. 

 

I drink water because I am thirsty.

Cause: I am thirsty

Effect: I drink water

 

I like you because you are my friend.

I am thirsty, so I drink water. 

You are my friend, so I like you. 

I study a lot, so I get good scores.

If you study, you will get a good score.

If you come to class, you will learn.

I got a bad score.  Then, I failed. 

I got a bad score on the final.  Therefore, I failed.

I went to computer class.  Therefore, I was happy. 

I am hungry.  Therefore, I want to eat lunch.

I didn’t sleep.  As a result, I am tired. 

I didn’t sleep last night.  As a result, I slept in the library today.

The teacher slept in the class.  As a result, the students laughed. 

I get a good score by studying.   

I learned English by coming to ELS. 

I get to ELS by driving my car.

I failed the test.  Therefore, I am sad. 

I failed the test, so I am sad. 

I failed the test.  As a result, I am sad. 

 

I am hungry, so I will eat something.

I am hungry.  Therefore, I will eat something.

I am hungry.  As a result, I will eat something.

I will eat something because I am hungry. 

 

 

 Process Paragraph: How to Make Oatmeal 

I make oatmeal for breakfast every day.  Here are the steps.  First, I put milk in the saucepan.  I cut a banana in the milk.  Then, I heat the milk and banana.  After a couple of minutes, I add a half cup of oats.  Next, I stir the oats and the milk and banana until it is hot and creamy.  Then, I add some berries and nuts.  Finally, I put it in a bowl, and I eat it.  Delish!

 

Everyday, I go to the gym.  I cut onions.  Then, I stir it with carrots.  


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