Meaningful Sentences

3V - Today's Lesson
  1. Learn what a meaningful sentence is.
  2. Learn how to write meaningful sentences.
  3. Practice writing meaningful sentences.
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3V - Today's Lesson
  1. Learn what a meaningful sentence is.
  2. Learn how to write meaningful sentences.
  3. Practice writing meaningful sentences.

Slide 1 - Slide

How to practice writing meaningful sentences:
1. Read the Dutch word.
2. Learn the translated English word.
3. Read the sentence to understand how the word can be used in a sentence.
3. Try to write sentences using the English words.
4. Make sure your sentence shows the meaning of the word.
5. Use a 'hoofdletter' at the beginning of your sentences and a 'punt' at the end.

Slide 2 - Slide

Meaningful Sentences Practice:
1. tegenwoordig / nowadays
2. op feiten controleren / fact-check
3. schotel / saucer
4. klein, gering / slight
5. eigenlijk, in werkelijkheid / actually


Slide 3 - Slide

Meaningful Sentences Practice:
1. tegenwoordig / nowadays: Nowadays people use their mobile phones to read the news.
2. op feiten controleren / fact-check: You should always fact-check when you're reading an article to make sure it's true.
3. schotel / saucer: Eyewitnesses saw a flying saucer flying low over the Thames in 1944.
4. klein, gering / slight: The dog had a slight limp and walked a little bit strangely.
5. eigenlijk, in werkelijkheid / actually: I didn't actually see her. I just heard her voice.


Slide 4 - Slide

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: possession?
A
She is in possession of it.
B
Do you have it in your possession?
C
I have it in my possession.
D
I am in possession of some very important information.

Slide 5 - Quiz

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: reliable?
A
My mom is reliable.
B
Sara is reliable. She always does what she says.
C
Are you reliable?
D
I only like people who are reliable.

Slide 6 - Quiz

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: tinfoil?
A
You can use tinfoil in your project.
B
I don't really like using tinfoil.
C
I always wrap my sandwiches in tinfoil to keep them fresh.
D
My mom bought some tinfoil from the shops.

Slide 7 - Quiz

Now it's your turn:
Translate the following words into English and write meaningful sentences:

  1. eigenaardig, raar
  2. bijgelovig
  3. geheimzinnig
  4. bedoeling
  5. betrokken
  6. beweren
  7. vereist
  8. puin
  9. (in)schatten
  10. ramp







Slide 8 - Slide

Compare your sentences:
Compare your sentences with your partner's and correct your sentences.
Now, choose 10 new Dutch words for your partner to translate into English and make into meaningful sentences.
Finish your sentences for homework.

Slide 9 - Slide

2 V - Today's Lesson
  1. Learn what a meaningful sentence is.
  2. Learn how to write meaningful sentences.
  3. Practice writing meaningful sentences.

Slide 10 - Slide

How to practice writing meaningful sentences:
1. Read the Dutch word.
2. Learn the translated English word.
3. Read the sentence to understand how the word can be used in a sentence.
3. Try to write sentences using the English words.
4. Make sure your sentence shows the meaning of the word.
5. Use a 'hoofdletter' at the beginning of your sentences and a 'punt' at the end.

Slide 11 - Slide

Meaningful Sentences Practice:
1. veroveren / conquer
2. vochtig / humid
3. ingekort / condensed
4. verslaan / defeat
5. verlaten / abandoned


Slide 12 - Slide

Meaningful Sentences Practice:
1. veroveren / conquer: Are the Chinese going to conquer the world?
2. vochtig / humid: The air in a rain forest is humid and in a desert it is dry.
3. ingekort / condensed: If you don't want to read the full novel, I have a shorter, condensed version you can borrow.
4. verslaan / defeat: Real Madrid are hoping to defeat Manchester City in the quarter-finals.
5. verlaten / abandoned: All the windows in the abandoned building were broken.



Slide 13 - Slide

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: carefully?
A
We carried it carefully.
B
Can you open it carefully?
C
I rode home carefully.
D
We opened the mystery package very carefully and looked inside.

Slide 14 - Quiz

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: independent?
A
I can't wait to be independent.
B
I can't wait to live on my own and be independent.
C
Are you independent?
D
I only like people who are independent.

Slide 15 - Quiz

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: belt?
A
I like to wear a belt.
B
I wish somebody could lend me a belt.
C
Do you always wear a belt in your jeans?
D
I got a beautiful gold belt for my birthday.

Slide 16 - Quiz

Now it's your turn:
Translate the following words into English and write meaningful sentences:
1. verlaten
2. onweersbui
3. fakkel
4. ingang
5. spannend
6. spelen tegen
7. de schuld geven
8. beschermen
9. bereiken
10. oplossen














Slide 17 - Slide

Compare your sentences:
Compare your sentences with your partner's and correct your sentences.
Now, choose 10 new Dutch words for your partner to translate into English and make into meaningful sentences.
Finish your sentences for homework.

Slide 18 - Slide