Analyse Lesson 6
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Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
knew
Who/What
he
Sentence
He knew.
Add Detail: modal verbs
must
_______
compete.
He knew he
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must
_______
could
________
Check
might
________
compete.
He knew he
___________________________________________________________________________
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Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
explained
Subject
the mother
Sentence
The mother explained.
Add Detail: formal or informal speech
“She was getting on really well, wasn't she?” her mum said.
___________________
____________
________________
The mother explained, “She made particularly strong progress with her training.”
________________________________
________________________
Re-read
Build
Match the formal and informal labels to the correct sentence.
FORMAL
Check
INFORMAL
“She was getting on really well, wasn't she?” her mum said.
___________________
____________
________________
___________________________________________________________________________
The mother explained, “She made particularly strong progress with her training.”
________________________________
________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
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Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
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Time references
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Olympics Daily Blog:The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
Title
Sections
Time references
Subheadings
Third person
Click on Click off
Writer's Knowledge
Colons to expand or explain
Subjunctive form
Informal speech structures
Formal vocabulary
Let's work in:
Stations
Pairs
Groups
Formal vocabulary
Let me show you
Join the formal and the informal equivalents.
extraordinary dedication
pursue excellence
faced significant challenges
keep trying
countless hours
didn't find it easy
be the best
lots of time
Reveal
Formal vocabulary
Let's find and discuss
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash
Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
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Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Formal vocabulary
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Colons to expand or explain
Subjunctive form
Informal speech structures
Formal vocabulary
Subjunctive form
Let me show you
Reveal
Drag the phrase that is in the subjunctive form to complete the sentence.
Were she to compete today,
If he were able to,
If you were to read this blog,
________________ he would share his expertise with us today.
______________________ her successes may well continue.
_______________________ you would learn about his greatest achievements and extraordinary dedication to his sport.
Subjunctive form
Let's find and discuss
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives
It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Subjunctive form
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Colons to expand or explain
Subjunctive form
Informal speech structures
Formal vocabulary
Let me show you
Informal speech structures
Short, single-clause sentences
Colloquial (everyday) words
Contractions
Friendly tone
Direct and personal
Questions and exclamations
Reveal
Informal speech structures
Let's find and discuss
Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion
With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
Feel
Imagine
Replace?
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Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Informal speech structures
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Colons to expand or explain
Subjunctive form
Informal speech structures
Formal vocabulary
Colons to expand or explain
Let me show you
Add colons to show where one clause ends and the explanation or expansion clause begins.
Training was hard if they made a mistake, they were in serious trouble.
Nothing stopped her from training she fought through adversity to achieve.
They were under great pressure nothing could stop them from achieving well.
Reveal
Colons to expand or explain
Let's find and discuss
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives
It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.
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Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Colons to expand or explain
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Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
Odd One Out
Which one is not an example of formal vocabulary?
B made a splash
A accomplishments
C athletic prowess
D triumph over adversity
True or False?
The subjunctive form is used to show what could or would happen.
True
False
Yes or No?Are these examples of informal speech structures?
No
A Michael said, “I just want to help these kids.”
Yes
No
B “It is a concern that is widely shared,” he agreed.
Yes
No
C The coach shared, “It is highly possible he will not return.”
Yes
D He added, “It’s not easy to deal with, is it?”
No
Yes
Which One's Right?
Which one correctly shows a colon being used to join clauses?
A. He was filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate.
B. He was filled: with energy he often found it difficult to concentrate.
C. He was filled with energy he often found: it difficult to concentrate.
D. He was filled with energy he often found it difficult: to concentrate.
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
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Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash
Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
If he were able to,
Were she to compete today,
If you were to read this blog,
INFORMAL
“She was getting on really well, wasn't she?” her mum said.
___________________
____________
________________
FORMAL
The mother explained, “She made particularly strong progress with her training.”
________________________________
________________________
must
_______
compete.
He knew he
Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion
With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash
Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives
It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.
Training was hard: if they made a mistake, they were in serious trouble.
Nothing stopped her from training: she fought through adversity to achieve.
They were under great pressure: nothing could stop them from achieving well.
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash
Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion
With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion
With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives
It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.
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Analyse Lesson 6
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
knew
Who/What
he
Sentence
He knew.
Add Detail: modal verbs
must
_______
compete.
He knew he
Re-read
Build
Drag the modal verbs to alter how likely the event is to happen.
must
_______
could
________
Check
might
________
compete.
He knew he
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
explained
Subject
the mother
Sentence
The mother explained.
Add Detail: formal or informal speech
“She was getting on really well, wasn't she?” her mum said.
___________________
____________
________________
The mother explained, “She made particularly strong progress with her training.”
________________________________
________________________
Re-read
Build
Match the formal and informal labels to the correct sentence.
FORMAL
Check
INFORMAL
“She was getting on really well, wasn't she?” her mum said.
___________________
____________
________________
___________________________________________________________________________
The mother explained, “She made particularly strong progress with her training.”
________________________________
________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Let's take a quick look at how the Example Text is presented and the features it has
The Example Text has...
Title
Sections
Subheadings
Third person
Time references
Text structure
Features
Olympics Daily Blog:The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
Title
Sections
Time references
Subheadings
Third person
Click on Click off
Writer's Knowledge
Colons to expand or explain
Subjunctive form
Informal speech structures
Formal vocabulary
Let's work in:
Stations
Pairs
Groups
Formal vocabulary
Let me show you
Join the formal and the informal equivalents.
extraordinary dedication
pursue excellence
faced significant challenges
keep trying
countless hours
didn't find it easy
be the best
lots of time
Reveal
Formal vocabulary
Let's find and discuss
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Formal vocabulary
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Colons to expand or explain
Subjunctive form
Informal speech structures
Formal vocabulary
Subjunctive form
Let me show you
Reveal
Drag the phrase that is in the subjunctive form to complete the sentence.
Were she to compete today,
If he were able to,
If you were to read this blog,
________________ he would share his expertise with us today.
______________________ her successes may well continue.
_______________________ you would learn about his greatest achievements and extraordinary dedication to his sport.
Subjunctive form
Let's find and discuss
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Subjunctive form
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Colons to expand or explain
Subjunctive form
Informal speech structures
Formal vocabulary
Let me show you
Informal speech structures
Short, single-clause sentences
Colloquial (everyday) words
Contractions
Friendly tone
Direct and personal
Questions and exclamations
Reveal
Informal speech structures
Let's find and discuss
Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
Feel
Imagine
Replace?
Remove?
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Informal speech structures
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Colons to expand or explain
Subjunctive form
Informal speech structures
Formal vocabulary
Colons to expand or explain
Let me show you
Add colons to show where one clause ends and the explanation or expansion clause begins.
Training was hard if they made a mistake, they were in serious trouble.
Nothing stopped her from training she fought through adversity to achieve.
They were under great pressure nothing could stop them from achieving well.
Reveal
Colons to expand or explain
Let's find and discuss
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Colons to expand or explain
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
Odd One Out
Which one is not an example of formal vocabulary?
B made a splash
A accomplishments
C athletic prowess
D triumph over adversity
True or False?
The subjunctive form is used to show what could or would happen.
True
False
Yes or No?Are these examples of informal speech structures?
No
A Michael said, “I just want to help these kids.”
Yes
No
B “It is a concern that is widely shared,” he agreed.
Yes
No
C The coach shared, “It is highly possible he will not return.”
Yes
D He added, “It’s not easy to deal with, is it?”
No
Yes
Which One's Right?
Which one correctly shows a colon being used to join clauses?
A. He was filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate.
B. He was filled: with energy he often found it difficult to concentrate.
C. He was filled with energy he often found: it difficult to concentrate.
D. He was filled with energy he often found it difficult: to concentrate.
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Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
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Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.
Training was hard: if they made a mistake, they were in serious trouble.
Nothing stopped her from training: she fought through adversity to achieve.
They were under great pressure: nothing could stop them from achieving well.
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.