-Jimmy and Johnny hate math, but they love science.
-Jimmy and Johnny also like gym, history and French.
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Capital letters
-starts a new sentence This is me. That is you.
-for names or things We went to Disney World.
-I (when talking about yourself) Can I talk to you?
- days, months I have practise on Monday.
When writing, make sure you pay attention to:
Slide 4 - Diapositive
Your turn!
Rewrite the whole sentence, using correct punctuation and capitals.
(Herschrijf de hele zin, gebruik de juiste interpunctie en hoofdletters.)
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my brother works at the jumbo supermarket
Slide 6 - Question ouverte
my brother sister and I watch netflix every night in my room
Slide 7 - Question ouverte
why are you laughing
Slide 8 - Question ouverte
make sure your spelling is in order when writing in english
Slide 9 - Question ouverte
be careful your sentence is not too long it is important to know when to start a new sentence
Slide 10 - Question ouverte
Troublesome words
where - were
where: waar (plaats)
That's where she found the gun.
were: vorm van "to be"; een werkwoord
They were very tired after their trip.
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Your turn!
Write the missing word (not the whole sentence).
Choose between where and were.
Slide 12 - Diapositive
We ...... on top of the mountain when it started to snow.
Slide 13 - Question ouverte
Do you know ..... I left my car keys?
Slide 14 - Question ouverte
Troublesome words
there / their / they're
there: plaatsen en posities
Put the box down there. There are five cards.
their: bezit, iets is van hen
That is their box.
they're: afkorting voor "they are" (de apostrof neemt de plaats van "a")
They're never going to use that box.
Slide 15 - Diapositive
Your turn!
Write the missing word (not the whole sentence).
Choose between there, their and they're.
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Choose between there, their and they're
I'll see you over ...... .
Slide 17 - Question ouverte
Choose between there, their and they're
Tom and Jerry were just here. These must be ..... books.
Slide 18 - Question ouverte
Choose between there, their and they're
..... my best friends.
Slide 19 - Question ouverte
Troublesome words
its / it's
its: bezit, iets is van een ding
The dog has a bone in its mouth.
it's: - afkorting voor "it is" (de apostrof neemt de plaats van "i")
It's not a bone, it's a toy.
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Your turn!
Write the missing word (not the whole sentence).
Choose between its and it's.
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Wow, .... a wonderful day today.
Slide 22 - Question ouverte
Look at the table. ..... leg is broken.
Slide 23 - Question ouverte
Look for the mistakes in the sentences and write them correctly.
(Think of punctuation, capitals, and troublesome words.)
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i think its just down the road
Slide 25 - Question ouverte
were do they think they left there keys
Slide 26 - Question ouverte
he knew where they where hiding
Slide 27 - Question ouverte
they're not going to give up they're seats and move over they're.
Slide 28 - Question ouverte
Rewrite
Dear james
I have saw your e-mail and I understand you, but its okay. dont panick it comes good and i should help you. You need to go to the police and meld what happening. Don't go seek the criminal. Were are you? What is happening in you're house. Are you okay? As I could I was comming but I am on my school now. I am comming tomorow to your house to help you.
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How confident are you that you'll avoid these mistakes in your next writing test?