VIP Class Notes (Li)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should help their parents with household chores as soon as they are old enough. Use details and examples in your response.

Note-taking strategy – Write down the first thing that comes to mind (1-3 words each)

Follow the structure: 1) general-specific- 2)general-specific

*Leave out any extra words (prepositions, conjunctions, articles)

Avoid repeating the same words, avoid using idioms/expressions

Vocabulary

chore: a job or task that needs to be done regularly but is often boring or unpleasant

eg. I’ll go shopping when I’ve done my chores.

Grammar

as a person who lives here for four years – as a person/someone who has been living here for years

I still struggling with – I still struggle to 

to conquer the scariness – to overcome my fear 

another one – another reason is/the second reason + specific detail 

do wash dishes – do the dishes/wash dishes