Learning Package

Study the examples below and give three more pairs to complete the table. You may use a
dictionary for this task.
Colloquial
Familiar
friend
chum, pal, bro, sis, buddy
eat
pig out, stuff oneself with, wolf
purchase, buy
grab, score, get hold of
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Task 9. Know Your Words and Speak up!
Part 1
It‘s now time to present the information that you gathered for Task 3 (An Info Hunt). This activity
will let you apply your knowledge on colloquial and familiar language. Get your notes and choose a
paragraph of information from your research.
On a new sheet of paper, write down colloquial words or phrases that present the information you
have to a potential tourist. Then, jot down informal words and phrases that present the same information
to your group of friends. You may use a dictionary or thesaurus for this task. Exchange notes with a
seatmate and review each other‘s answers.
Part 2 – Home Work
As an assignment, have a separate conversation with 1) a student from another year level and 2)
a close relative. Use the notes for this task as your target words and phrases in your conversations with
these people. Be ready to share with the class about how the conversation goes.
Task 10. Is Writing Right?
Form a group. Brainstorm and come up with the following:
Group 1 – Top Reasons for Writing Down Myths
Group 2 – Top Reasons for Writing Down Information
Group 3 – Top Reasons for Writing About One‘s Day
Group 4 – Top Reasons for Writing Literary Texts
Group 5 – Top Reasons for Writing Down Lists
Grade 7 English Learning Package 36