Grammar

Subordinate Conjunctions - because & when

Definition: A subordinate conjunction comes at the beginning of a dependent clause and establishes the relationship between the dependent clause and the rest of the sentence. 

Example: "Because 'because' is taught at the beginning of the sentence in Japan's basic JHS English textbooks, I am confused."

In-depth Definition 

Fun Fact: "Unprosperousness is the longest word in English in which each letter is used at least two times."

Spontaneous Interviews

Students sit down next to random students and conduct a quick interview.

True/False Betting

Have the students write a sentence about themselves that is true or false. Have the class bet on it. Win the money, go home happy etc.

When Adventures

Students use their imagination and creativity to make "when" + past tense continuous sentences.  An example of a 'past tense continuous' verb is: was taking.

When I Conjunctions

Students make sentences using the conjunction 'when' and then play a game as a class.

When You Janken Interview

Interview while playing Janken.

Willy Wonka

Students match cards to complete the puzzles after they watch the Willy Wonka movie.

Wish List

Students draw and write about presents they would like to receive for Christmas.