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In today’s English Language class, We will be discussing the Usage of ‘Despite’, ‘In Spite of’. We will also be contrasting the Vowels /dʒ/ and /ʒ/. We hope you enjoy the class!
TOPIC: Grammar
CONTENT: Using Despite and In spite of
In spite of, despite and although are used to show a contrast but there are differences in the structures used with them.
After in spite of and despite, a noun or a pronoun is used.
Examples:
- We enjoyed our camping holiday in spite of the rain.
- Despite the pain in his leg, he completed the marathon.
- Despite having all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.
- In spite of the bad weather, there was a large crowd at the match.
EVALUATION
Make sentences with despite and in spite of.
READING ASSIGNMENT
Effective English JSS 2 p. 240 and 243
TOPIC: Speech Work
CONTENT: The Letter /dʒ/ and /ʒ/
Listen and say these words:
/dʒ/ /ʒ/
Gin Vision
Joke erosion
Jeep fusion
Jeer leisure
Jest diffusion
Large confusion
Ridge casual
EVALUATION
List five words with each of the sounds.
READING ASSIGNMENT
Effective English JSS 2 p. 233
TOPIC: Vocabulary Development
CONTENT: Words to do with newspaper
- Editorial column: part of a newspaper where the editor or publisher expresses his opinion on a topic or item or news.
- Articles – pieces of writing on subjects likely to be of interest to readers.
- Headlines – titles of articles and stories printed in large letters.
- Layout – arrangement of a printed page.
- Cartoons – funny drawing usually intend to criticize.
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