MRW, Adjective Clauses in Writing, Taken from "The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt"

 By Nate Feldman

Once there was a little boy who was friendly. 

Once there was an ELS student who was very hardworking, but they worked too much.  They were workaholics. 

The student who was a workaholic was exhausted because of his endless work schedule.  The only time he tried to relax, he wanted to work again. 

I feel fear in every part of my body. 

I was driving down the road.  The next thing I knew, a big car turned in front of me and caused me to crash. 

 

The little ghost who was a quilt was scared because he was alone in the house. 

The little ghost who was a quilt was ashamed because he was different. 

 

The little boy who was a football player was very athletic.  He loved to play in games.  All children love games, but the little boy who was a football player loved them more.

SSP Seoul, Present Continuous in the Future, ed vs ing endings

 

Nawaf: Mr. Nate I cooked dinner.  Can you come to my house?

Nate: I’m so sorry, but I’m eating dinner at a restaurant with my family tonight. 

 

Haotao: Can you help me with my studies after class today?

Nate: I’m sorry Haotao, but I’m going home after classes, so another day? 

 

 

*What are some plans you have for this evening that you made already?

>>I’m going to the supermarket this evening.

>>I’m cooking pasta tonight. 

>>I’m studying for my final exam tonight. 

>>I’m working out at the gym tonight.

 

I’m cooking rice for dinner.

I’m cooking pasta for dinner.

I’m cooking grilled chicken for dinner.

I’m cooking dinner.

 

I’m going to a movie tonight (I’m going to a cinema) 

I’m watching a movie (cinema, Netflix, hulu…)

I’m seeing a movie at home tonight….

 

I’m tired because my classes are tiring. 

I’m frightened.  This city is frightening. 

I’m excited because the game is exciting. 

I’m interested in this book.  This book is so interesting. 

This chair is relaxing.  I am very relaxed in it. 

This game is exciting.  I am so excited right now.

I am so tired.  My schedule is very tiring. 

 

 

Questions for Discussion:

1.      When are you excited?

2.      What things are interesting for you?

3.      When are you tired?  What is tiring for you?

4.      What is amazing?

5.      When are you surprised?

6.      What is relaxing?

7.      What is depressing? 

*Erata said getting up early is depressing, but I think it is hilarious J

    8. My work is hilarious J not depressing

 

Student: you are amazing!

Teacher: Thank you.  You are so sweet. 

Master's Reading and Writing, What is a Good Student Vocabulary

 By Nate Feldman

I work hard for the sake of my family.

I joined the military for the sake of my country’s security. 

Never missing class it the hallmark of a dedicated student.

SSP Seoul, Future Plans with Present Continuous

 By Nate Feldman

This weekend is a long weekend.  I am travelling to New York.  I am walking in Times Square.  I am going to the Statue of Liberty.  I’m going to a movie.  I am watching Terrifier 3. 

 

I’m travelling to New York on Friday.

I’m travelling to New York in three days. 

We are having the Final Exam the day after tomorrow. 

We are having the Final Exam in two days. 

 

*What are you doing the day after tomorrow/in two days?

*What are you doing next month/in November?

*What are you doing next year (in 2025)?