Hi! Welcome to A++ Saturday!
A++ is giving the basic information and adding detail.
A++ is giving extra information in your responses to questions or comments. Here are three examples:
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Question/Comment
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Answer
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1) How are you?
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Fine!
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I went for a walk this morning. |
I saw so many beautiful flowers!
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2) That looks delicious.
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It is! |
I got it at the bakery near the station.
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It was my first time to go to that bakery.
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3) Can you play tennis?
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No. |
I don’t really like sports. |
I like reading!
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Here are some ideas for how to think A++ for one of this week’s sentences
Three examples from this week are:
A place that makes my heart sing.
Katie, Where is your favorite place?
Where is my favorite spot to unwind?
http://www.gadling.com/2010/08/30/10-things-to-do-in-bali/
Notice all of the (+), (+)!!!
A) I am wondering where to go for vacation. (+) I want to visit a place that makes my heart sing. (+) Katie, where is your favorite place?
B) Hmm, where is my favorite place? (+) My favorite place? (+) I know—Bali!
A) Bali? (+) Why do you like Bali? (+) I’ve never been there….
B) I love the beach. (+) I love snorkeling and boogie boarding. (+) I can do these things in Bali.
A) You can? (+) I don’t really like the water. (+) Maybe Bali isn’t a good choice for me.
B) Bali has lots to do. (+) The sightseeing is wonderful. (+) The people are so nice.
A) What can I do there? (+) Actually, I don’t want to do too much. (+) I do too much everyday!
B) That is true. (+)Where is my favorite spot to undwind? (+) Bali!
A) I love it. (+) I will check it out on the internet. (+) Maybe I will go there!
B) It will make your heart sing! (+) You can bicycle, hike, hire a driver. (+) Every place is beautiful and relaxing!
Have a good one!
Sincerely,
Katie
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