Objectives
1. Review quiz
2. Homework check – text meaning
3. Reading about linear and natural time
4. Conjunctions matching exercise
5. Conjunctions kahoots!
What is a discourse marker in English?
Discourse markers are words and phrases used in speaking and writing to ‘signpost’ discourse. Discourse markers do this by showing turns, joining ideas together, showing attitude, and generally controlling communication. Some people regard discourse markers as a feature of spoken language only.
adjective – English is important. Coming to class on time is important.
adverb – People shouldn’t stay on their phones for too long, more importantly young people shouldn’t even have phones. Ever!
more & most = comparative + superlative
I like ice cream, indeed it’s my favourite food.
British weather is not always amazing, in the case of the recent floods many people’s houses have been ruined.
I like ice cream, similarly I like cake.
I like ice cream, conversely I don’t like cake.
contrasting images:
Random other topics!
Winter storm names in the UK
Main article: 2015–16 UK and Ireland windstorm season
| 2015–16 | Abigail | Barney | Clodagh | Desmond | Eva | Frank | Gertrude | Henry | Imogen | Jake | Katie |
| Lawrence | Mary | Nigel | Orla | Phil | Rhonda | Steve | Tegan | Vernon | Wendy |
A film about drugs. Who are the intended audience?Is the primary purpose of this film informative or persuasive?
Today’s words:
conversely adverb [not gradable]
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