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LO 4.4.1

(a) The following words all start with the letters "cat". The meanings have been supplied. Can you think of the word?

(i) A list of books in the library, arranged in alphabetical order.

(ii) A series of underground tunnels leading to rooms or graves.

(iii) A boat with two parallel hulls.

(iv) A slingshot used for hurling stones.

(v) A growth on the lens of the eye, causing blindness.

(vi) A great and sudden calamity or disaster.

LO 6.1

(b) Study the pictures below.

CAT RESCUE

(i) In pairs, work out a dialogue to act out in front of the class.

(c) Match the words with the balloons.

  • Don't worry, James, I'll get the cat down.
  • Oh, no! Not again!
  • Here, take hold of the other end of the ladder.
  • Mum, Bimby's stuck up the tree.
  • May I help you?
  • Please phone the fire brigade.
  • Now, what are we going to do?
  • Be careful, Mom. Oh goodness!
  • What must I do, Mom?
  • Can you manage to reach him, Mom?
  • Look out, James. Stand away from the tree.
  • No, not quite. I think I'll have to climb along the branch.

(d) Rewrite the sentences in the DIRECT SPEECH. Remember to use the correct punctuation marks.

James said, "Mum, Bimby's stuck up the tree."

LO 6.1

e) Now rewrite the sentences in the INDIRECT SPEECH.

James told his mother that Bimby was stuck up the tree.

LO 6.1

Assessment

Learning Outcomes(LOs)
LO 1
LISTENINGThe learner will be able to listen for information and enjoyment, and respond appropriately and critically in a wide range of situations.
Assessment Standards(ASs)
We know this when the learner:
1.3 listens for specific information:
1.3.2 uses information to complete a table or chart, or label a diagram.
LO 2
SPEAKINGThe learner will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations.
We know this when the learner:
2.4 begins to debate social and ethical issues:
2.4.2 brings people into the discussion (e.g. ‘What do you think?, ‘Don’t you?’).
LO 3
READING AND VIEWINGThe learner will be able to read and view for information and enjoyment, and respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts.
We know this when the learner:
3.4 reads for information.
LO 4
WRITINGThe learner will be able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes.
We know this when the learner:
4.4 writes creatively:
4.4.1 shows development in the ability to write stories, peoms and play-scripts (e.g. by including dialogue in a story).
LO 6
LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND USEThe learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language to create and interpret texts.
We know this when the learner:
6.1 revises the grammar learned in the earlier grades.

Memorandum

Comprehension

(i) …recorded / written and painted on the walls of the tombs of Pharaohs

(ii) … worshipped as a sacred animal.

(iii) … worshipped because of their ability to get rid of pests …

(iv) … mummified / embalmed, and buried in coffins decorated with gold.

(v) … for smuggling cats out of the country.

(vi) … not revered or respected as before, and used for evil purposes / not seen as gods

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Source:  OpenStax, English first additional language grade 7. OpenStax CNX. Sep 09, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11019/1.1
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