North StarNorth StarReading and WritingReading and Writing

Level 1Level 1

Presented by : Presented by :

Ms. Sherine El DeebMs. Sherine El Deeb

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Introductory Focus on Reading and Writing:

Instructor’s InformationInstructor’s Information

1.1. Instructor’s Name:Instructor’s Name: Sherine El Deeb Sherine El Deeb

2.2. Office Location:Office Location: Building 12, room 5 (cubicles) Building 12, room 5 (cubicles)

1. 1. Course Code:Course Code: ELCA 101 ELCA 101 Course No.:Course No.:101101 Prerequisite: Prerequisite: NoneNone Credit Hours:Credit Hours: 3 32. Required Textbook: 2. Required Textbook: NorthStarNorthStar, Focus on , Focus on

Reading & Writing,Introductory, 2002Reading & Writing,Introductory, 20023. Author: 3. Author: John BeaumontJohn Beaumont

4. Publisher: 4. Publisher: Pearson Education, 2002Pearson Education, 20025. Chapters: 5. Chapters: (1-9)(1-9)

English Language Institute (ELI)English Language Institute (ELI)External Student Course (ELCA 101)External Student Course (ELCA 101)

NorthStar IntroductoryNorthStar Introductory

Focus on reading & writingFocus on reading & writing

Title PagesUnit 1 The Friendship Page 1- 18

Unit 2 Art For Everyone 19 - 34

Unit 3 What’s It Worth To You? 35 - 48

Unit 4 Strength In Numbers 49-66

Unit 5 Going Out Of Business 67-86

Unit 6 Flying High And Low 87- 104

Unit 7 Are We There Yet? 105-120

Unit 8 Full House 121- 137

Unit 9 It’s Your Lucky Day 139- 156

The following pages to be covered in this course

Unit 1Unit 1

Reading: FriendshipReading: Friendship

VocabularyVocabulary

Grammar: Questions with BeGrammar: Questions with Be

Style: The sentenceStyle: The sentence

Unit 1Unit 1 Main points Main points

How do people communicate? How do people communicate? Through letters: Through letters: 1-(Snail mail) as it is very slow1-(Snail mail) as it is very slow compared with other meanscompared with other means 2-Telephone 2-Telephone 3- Emails3- Emails Which do you use the most? Which do you use the most? How often do you use it ? How often do you use it ? Every day , sometimes , never . Every day , sometimes , never .

In your book, the graph shows the numbers of the people in America who use different types of communication. Pg.2

In the graph, it is shown that:In the graph, it is shown that:

652 million 652 million use “snail use “snail mail”mail”

In the graph, it is shown In the graph, it is shown that:that:

1.9 billion 1.9 billion Americans use Americans use the telephone the telephone for for communication.communication.

In the graph, it is shown that:In the graph, it is shown that:

750 million 750 million

use e-mail for use e-mail for communicatiocommunication n

Percentage of people using thePercentage of people using theinternet internet

The percentage of people The percentage of people communicating through the internetcommunicating through the internet

is going up .is going up .

Internet uses : Internet uses : Banking / buying and selling stocks / Banking / buying and selling stocks /

doing homework and research for doing homework and research for school / emailing / listening to music/ school / emailing / listening to music/ making travel plans ……….. making travel plans ………..

Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common uses of the internet in the United most common uses of the internet in the United

States.States.

Banking ….20%Banking ….20%

Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common uses of the internet in the United States.common uses of the internet in the United States.

Buying and selling Buying and selling stocks………………stocks………………………………………………………………………………..6%………………..6%

Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common uses of the internet in the the most common uses of the internet in the

United States.United States.•Listening to Listening to music………………music………………35%35%•Looking for a Looking for a boyfriend or a boyfriend or a girlfriend………7%girlfriend………7%•Making travel Making travel plans47%plans47%•Meeting new Meeting new people………45%people………45%•Playing Playing games……38%games……38%•Reading the Reading the news………51%news………51%

Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common uses of the internet in the the most common uses of the internet in the

United States.United States.

Doing homework Doing homework and research for and research for school………………school……………………………..35%……………..35%

Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common Look at the chart on page 4. The chart is about the most common uses of the internet in the United States.uses of the internet in the United States.

Emailing……………Emailing………………………………………………………………96%…96%

Now, let’s answer the questions in Now, let’s answer the questions in the book:the book:

1. Emailing- 1. Emailing- reading the reading the news and news and making travel making travel plans.plans.

2. Buying and 2. Buying and selling stocks-selling stocks-

Looking for a Looking for a boy or a girl boy or a girl friend-friend-

Banking..Banking..

3. ………….3. ………….

1.1. What are the three What are the three most popular uses of most popular uses of the internet?the internet?

2.2. What are the three What are the three least popular uses of least popular uses of the internet?the internet?

3.3. Do you use the Do you use the internet? If yes, how? internet? If yes, how? If not, why not?If not, why not?

Vocabulary of the unit Vocabulary of the unit

Friendship Friendship WebsiteWebsite PopularPopular GoalGoal AdviceAdvice LaughLaugh VolunteerVolunteer CommunityCommunity Quote Quote

Vocabulary of the unit Vocabulary of the unit

Read the sentences. Circle the definition ofRead the sentences. Circle the definition ofthe underlined words.the underlined words.1- Karen and Ellen were friends in school. 1- Karen and Ellen were friends in school.

Today, they are 40 years old , and theyToday, they are 40 years old , and they still have a strong still have a strong friendshipfriendship..a-educationa-educationb-relationshipb-relationship

2- The university’s website is 2- The university’s website is www.kau.edu.sa..

A __ a place on the internetA __ a place on the internetB __ an office at a universityB __ an office at a university

3-The internet is very 3-The internet is very popularpopular today. Many today. ManyPeople use it.People use it.A A ______ liked by many people liked by many peopleB ___ difficult for people to use.B ___ difficult for people to use.

4-My 4-My goalgoal is to be a doctor. is to be a doctor.A ___ a problem you haveA ___ a problem you haveB __B ____ something you want something you want

5- 5- Take my Take my adviceadvice: work hard today if: work hard today if

You have a goal for the future.You have a goal for the future.

A _A ____ an idea or opinion to help someone._ an idea or opinion to help someone.

B __ money you get from your job.B __ money you get from your job.

6- My brother tells jokes. We always 6- My brother tells jokes. We always

laughlaugh when we are together. when we are together.

A __ a sound you make when you are very A __ a sound you make when you are very sadsad

B _B _____ a sound you make when something is __ a sound you make when something is funnyfunny

7- George doesn’t have a paying job.7- George doesn’t have a paying job.

He is a He is a volunteervolunteer at a school three at a school three

Days a week.Days a week.

A __ someone who works for no moneyA __ someone who works for no money

B __ someone who works for moneyB __ someone who works for money

8- I want to be a volunteer in my 8- I want to be a volunteer in my communitycommunity. I want to help the people . I want to help the people who live near me.who live near me.

A A _______ all the people living in one place_ all the people living in one place

B ___ all the people you know.B ___ all the people you know.

9- Dr. Irwin of the University of Washington 9- Dr. Irwin of the University of Washington says, “Good friends aresays, “Good friends are

good for your health.” That is a good for your health.” That is a quotequote. I . I didn’t change his words.didn’t change his words.

A ___ something that is not trueA ___ something that is not true

B _B ______someone’s exact words._someone’s exact words.

The Friendship page The Friendship page

It’s a website designed by a 16 year It’s a website designed by a 16 year old girl. Her name is old girl. Her name is BBronwyn Polson

She wanted to make the Internet a She wanted to make the Internet a friendlier place. friendlier place.

She wanted to give something good She wanted to give something good to the world. to the world.

The Friendship page has : advice The Friendship page has : advice about friendship / quotes / poetry/ about friendship / quotes / poetry/ songs / writing / humor and more.songs / writing / humor and more.

Bronwyn wants her website ‘ The Bronwyn wants her website ‘ The Friendship Page “ to grow. She thinks Friendship Page “ to grow. She thinks of making a book with quotes about of making a book with quotes about friendship.friendship.

Money from the book will help her to Money from the book will help her to keep The Friendship Page going. keep The Friendship Page going.

The Friendship Page Is Three Years Old!The Friendship Page Is Three Years Old!1. Happy Birthday to us! The Friendship Page is three years 1. Happy Birthday to us! The Friendship Page is three years

old.old.2. When I was sixteen years old, I wanted to help people in 2. When I was sixteen years old, I wanted to help people in

my community. I called people at newspapers and social my community. I called people at newspapers and social service organizations (a group that helps people), but service organizations (a group that helps people), but they just laughed! They said," You are only sixteen! You they just laughed! They said," You are only sixteen! You are too young to help. There is nothing you can do.”are too young to help. There is nothing you can do.”

3.So I decided to go online. Age isnt important on the 3.So I decided to go online. Age isnt important on the Internet. I learned how to make a website. Then I started Internet. I learned how to make a website. Then I started The Friendship Page. I chose “friendship” because The Friendship Page. I chose “friendship” because friendship is important to everyone. I also wanted to friendship is important to everyone. I also wanted to make the internet a friendlier place. My goal is to give make the internet a friendlier place. My goal is to give something good to the world.something good to the world.

4. Today, I am nineteen years old. The Friendship page is 4. Today, I am nineteen years old. The Friendship page is getting more and more popular. It is very easy to use. getting more and more popular. It is very easy to use. Now more than 1,300 people visit this website Now more than 1,300 people visit this website everyday . That’s 428,000 people in the first three years!everyday . That’s 428,000 people in the first three years!

Read the following and answer the questions:Read the following and answer the questions:P 7-8P 7-8

5. 5. The friendship Page has fun information about friends and The friendship Page has fun information about friends and friendship. People can meet new friends. They can get friendship. People can meet new friends. They can get advice about friendship. Also, there are quotes, poetry, advice about friendship. Also, there are quotes, poetry, songs, writing, humor and more. the poetry page is the songs, writing, humor and more. the poetry page is the most popular.most popular.

6. Friends and volunteers help me. The friendship page is a 6. Friends and volunteers help me. The friendship page is a lot of work, but we enjoy it.lot of work, but we enjoy it.

7. In the future I want The Friendship Page to grow. Fir 7. In the future I want The Friendship Page to grow. Fir example, I want to make a book with quotes about example, I want to make a book with quotes about friendship. Money from the book will help to keep The friendship. Money from the book will help to keep The Friendship Page going.Friendship Page going.

8. If you are interested in Friendship and The Friendship Page, 8. If you are interested in Friendship and The Friendship Page, please read more!please read more!

The Friendship PageThe Friendship Page

1. Today, Bronwyan Polson is ____ years old. 1. Today, Bronwyan Polson is ____ years old. 1616

2. She called people _____ about how to help her community. 2. She called people _____ about how to help her community. They just laughed. They just laughed. in her familyin her family

3. The Bronwyn’s website is __3. The Bronwyn’s website is __easy_easy___ to use. easy__ to use. easy

4. The Friendship Page is a __4. The Friendship Page is a __fun_fun___ website. fun__ website. fun

5. There are __5. There are __1,30001,3000__ visits to The Friendship Page each __ visits to The Friendship Page each day. day.

6. The most popular part is the __6. The most popular part is the __poetry_poetry___ page. __ page.

7. _7. _Volunteers and friendsVolunteers and friends_ help Bronwyn with The Friendship _ help Bronwyn with The Friendship Page.Page.

8. Bronwyn wants to make money from __8. Bronwyn wants to make money from __a booka book___.___.

Read each sentence. CircleRead each sentence. Circle the answer that the answer that completes each sentence (Ps 8-9):completes each sentence (Ps 8-9):

Parts of SpeechParts of Speech

Nouns : Nouns :

a person / place / thing / an idea. a person / place / thing / an idea.

( Maha / Jeddah / a car /happiness )( Maha / Jeddah / a car /happiness ) Adjectives Adjectives

They describe nouns They describe nouns

( nice / friendly / good / happy/ far)( nice / friendly / good / happy/ far) Verbs:Verbs:

Verbs show actions ( run / read / walk) Verbs show actions ( run / read / walk)

Verb To Be Verb To Be Verb ‘to be” :Verb ‘to be” : ( is – are – am )( is – are – am )I amI amHe / She / It isHe / She / It isYou / We / They are You / We / They are She is a nice girl . She is a nice girl . They are good people.They are good people. I am a teacher . I am a teacher . You are helpful.You are helpful. Yes is / No questions with verb “to be” Yes is / No questions with verb “to be” Is he a doctor ? Yes , he is – No, he isn’t Is he a doctor ? Yes , he is – No, he isn’t Are you free? Yes , I am – No, I am not Are you free? Yes , I am – No, I am not Are they at school? Yes they are .- No they aren’t Are they at school? Yes they are .- No they aren’t Am I right ? Yes , you are – No , you aren’t Am I right ? Yes , you are – No , you aren’t

Wh questions with verb “ to be “:Wh questions with verb “ to be “: Wh words : Wh words : ( what / where/ why/ when / how / who )( what / where/ why/ when / how / who )Where is my book?Where is my book?When is the meeting? When is the meeting? Why are you late? Why are you late? How are you? How are you? Who is Bronwyn Polson? Who is Bronwyn Polson? What is The Friendship Page ? What is The Friendship Page ?

ExerciseExercise Write questions. Use the verb be.Write questions. Use the verb be.

1- What / your name? ______________1- What / your name? ______________ 2-Where / you from? _______________2-Where / you from? _______________ 3-How old / you? _______________3-How old / you? _______________ 4-What / your job? _______________4-What / your job? _______________ 5- Who / your best friend? ____________5- Who / your best friend? ____________ 6- Where / he from? ______________6- Where / he from? ______________ 7-How old / she? _______________7-How old / she? _______________ 8-What / his job? ________________8-What / his job? ________________ 9- What / her hobbies? ______________9- What / her hobbies? ______________

Writing Writing Sentence: Sentence: A sentence is a group of words that expresses a A sentence is a group of words that expresses a

complete idea. complete idea. A sentence should have a subject and a verb. A sentence should have a subject and a verb. The first word in a sentence should start with a The first word in a sentence should start with a

capital letter.capital letter.At the end of a sentence there must be a period ( a At the end of a sentence there must be a period ( a

full stop )full stop ) S VS VShe is a good student. She is a good student.

Question : Question : Use a question mark at the end of aUse a question mark at the end of a question. ( ? ) question. ( ? )

Exclamation mark: ( ! ) Exclamation mark: ( ! ) Use an exclamation mark at the end Use an exclamation mark at the end

of a sentence with strong feeling. of a sentence with strong feeling. What an amazing site! What an amazing site!

Read the sentences. Underline the subjects Read the sentences. Underline the subjects once and the verbs twice. Add punctuation ( a once and the verbs twice. Add punctuation ( a

period, a question mark, or an exclamation period, a question mark, or an exclamation point) at the end of each sentence(P:16)point) at the end of each sentence(P:16)

Tintota is another website about Tintota is another website about friendship__It’s great__Friends chat together friendship__It’s great__Friends chat together and help each other on this website___Warren and help each other on this website___Warren and Sylvia Roff-Marsh started Tintota___Like and Sylvia Roff-Marsh started Tintota___Like Bronwyn Polson, they live in Bronwyn Polson, they live in Australia__Friendship is important is impotant Australia__Friendship is important is impotant to them, too__to them, too__

Do you want more information about Do you want more information about Tintota___Visit Tintota’s website at Tintota___Visit Tintota’s website at www.tintota.comwww.tintota.com

AnswerAnswer

TintotaTintota isis another website about another website about friendship. friendship. ItIt''ss great! Friends great! Friends chatchat together together and and helphelp each other on this website. each other on this website. Warren Warren and Sylvia Roff-Marshand Sylvia Roff-Marsh startedstarted Tintota. Like Tintota. Like Bronwyn Polson, Bronwyn Polson, theythey livelive in Australia. in Australia. FriendshipFriendship is is important to them, too.important to them, too.

DoDo youyou wantwant more information about more information about Tintota? Tintota? Visit Visit Tintota’s website at Tintota’s website at www.tintota.comwww.tintota.com

The Friendship PageThe Friendship Page

This is the end of our class today. See you on Monday.