Lesson 19
Today’s lesson is 216 words.
Greetings
Hello everyone, welcome back. It is March 8, 2021. The weather in Washington DC is sunny, although it’s a bit chilly today. What's the weather like in your area?
News
A recent study from Stanford’s Graduate School of Education found that 50 percent of high school students reported feeling disengaged from school this year compared to last year. Extra reading.
In America, “high school” includes 9th to 12th grade. After 12th grade, many students go on to college or university.
Sports
Listening Activity:
Try listening to the audio first. Then, click the “Reveal More” button to see the recording’s text.
Home
On the weekends, I play with my dog Blue. He is always hungry and loves snacks. When I grow up, I would like to get a Golden Retriever and name him Goldie.
Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dogs in the world. They are known for their friendly temperament and nice gold hair!
Verb Spotlight: to grow
| Verb: to grow | Present | Present Participle/Gerund | Past |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I grow | I am growing | I grew 10 centimeters in one year! |
| You | You grow | You are growing | You grew tomato plants in your backyard. |
| He/she/it | It grows | It is growing | My dog grew a lot after the first year. |
| We | We grow | We are growing | We grew our business' profits tenfold. |
| They | They grow | They are growing | They grew up together as children. |
Culture
Writing Prompt
Prompts: If you are in school or university, how has your experience been learning virtually during the pandemic?
What do you like and dislike about life in quarantine?
Class Discussion
What did you think of today’s lesson? Did you learn any new vocabulary? Do you have grammar questions? Let us know below!