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Predicative clauses
S2U1- Science and Scientists
Discover useful structures
make a poster
present an interview
What are the 2 tasks that we receive
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assess learning progress of your own and that of your peers.
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create sentences using predicative clauses;
acquire more facts about famous scientists and appreciate their good qualities;
identify the structure and function of predicative clauses;
Learning objectives
By the end of the class, you will be able to
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Let’s check out how many scientists you know!
Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
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I am a female scientist from China.
I am a Nobel Prize winner in physiology.
Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
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I am a female scientist from China.
I am a Nobel Prize winner in physiology.
Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
Tu Youyou
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I am a Jewish physicist.
I am world-famous for my theory of relativity.
Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
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I am a Jewish physicist.
I am world-famous for my theory of relativity.
Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
Albert Einstein
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Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
I was a British doctor.
The biggest challenge in my time was that cholera was a deadly disease.
My doubt was whether the disease spread through air or water.
What I wanted to find out was
which water pump the victims
had used.
I defeated “King Cholera”. That
was why I am still
remembered today.
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Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
I was a British doctor.
The biggest challenge in my time was that cholera was a deadly disease.
My doubt was whether the disease spread through air or water.
What I wanted to find out was
which water pump the victims
had used.
I defeated “King Cholera”. That
was why I am still
remembered today.
John Snow
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Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
What do they have in common
I am a female scientist from China.
I was a British doctor.
I am world-famous for my theory of relativity.
Subject
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n.
n.
adj.
+ Linking verb
+ Predicative
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Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
Do these clues have the same sentence structure
The biggest challenge in my time was that cholera was a deadly disease.
My doubt was whether the disease spread through air or water.
What I wanted to find out was which water pump the victims had used.
That was why I am still remembered today.
Subject + Linking verb + Predicative
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Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
Which part is the predicative
The biggest challenge in my time was that cholera was a deadly disease.
My doubt was whether the disease spread through air or water.
What I wanted to find out was which water pump the victims had used.
That was why I am still remembered today.
Subject + Linking verb + Predicative
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to explain / define
Clause
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Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
subject
linking verb
predicative clause
subordinator
clause
The biggest challenge in my time was that cholera was a deadly disease.
My doubt was whether the disease spread through air or water.
What I wanted to find out was which water pump the victims had used.
That was why I am still remembered today.
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Assessment
Activity 1: Identify predicative clauses
subject
linking verb
predicative clause
subordinator
clause
that
whether
which
why
Exploration
Let’s guess on and get to know more scientists !
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Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
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Type 1:
A remarkable fact about him is _________ he proposed the Big Bang theory.
His firm belief was __________ black holes could emit radiation.
The great lesson we can learn from him is __________ human intelligence can overcome great physical challenges.
that
that
that
Stephen Hawking
Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
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Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
For a predicative clause,
use subordinator _________
when the clause is ____________(complete/incomplete) in main structure
and the sentence is ___________(complete/incomplete) in meaning.
that
A remarkable fact about him is that he proposed the Big Bang theory.
complete
complete
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Type 2:
His initial doubt was __________(that/whether) he could find a wild rice with high yield.
What he was uncertain about was __________ (that/whether) he could solve the hunger problem at home and abroad.
The question for the future was ___________ (that/whether) his hybrid rice could adapt to the climate change or not.
Yuan Longping
whether
whether
whether
Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
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Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
For a predicative clause,
use subordinator _________
when the clause is ____________(complete/incomplete) in main structure
and the sentence is _____________(complete/incomplete) in meaning. (lacking a ____________ meaning)
His initial doubt was whether he could find a wild rice with high yield.
whether
“yes/no”
complete
incomplete
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Type 3(Matching sentence parts):
Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
what inspired him to return to China.
His most important contribution was
His deep love for his motherland was
what he achieved in the field of rocket science.
Type 3(Matching sentence parts):
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Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
what inspired him to return to China.
His most important contribution was
His deep love for his motherland was
what he achieved in the field of rocket science.
Type 3(Matching sentence parts):
what inspired him to return to China.
His most important contribution was
His deep love for his motherland was
what he achieved in the field of rocket science.
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Qian Xuesen
Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
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Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
For a predicative clause,
use subordinator _________
when the clause is ___________(complete/incomplete) in main structure (lacking ____________________________)
and the sentence is _____________(complete/incomplete) in meaning. (lacking a ____________ meaning)
His most important contribution was what he achieved in the field of rocket science.
what
“something”
subject / object / predicative
incomplete
incomplete
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Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
For a predicative clause,
use subordinator _________
when the clause is ___________(complete/incomplete) in main structure (lacking ____________________________)
and the sentence is _____________(complete/incomplete) in meaning. (lacking a ____________ meaning)
His most important contribution was what he achieved in the field of rocket science.
who
“somebody”
subject / object / predicative
incomplete
incomplete
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In science, the most important question is not ________ makes the discovery but __________ the discovery will do for the society.
Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
who
what
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Type 5:
She discovered a very rare element. That was __________ she was awarded the Nobel Prize.
Although she died in France, Poland was __________ she was born.
Marie Curie
why
where
Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
when where why how
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Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
For a predicative clause,
use subordinator _________
when the clause is ____________(complete/incomplete) in main structure
and the sentence is ___________(complete/incomplete) in certain meanings.
She discovered a very rare element. That was why she was awarded the Nobel Prize.
when/where/why/how
complete
incomplete
subject
linking verb
predicative clause
subordinator
clause
that
whether
which
why
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Activity 2: Explore different subordinators
what
who
when
where
how
...
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Activity 3: Complete predicative clauses
One fact about scientists is ________(that/whether/what) their work is fundamentally driven by a desire to understand the world . ______________________________________________(这就是为什么他们如此耐心和坚持) in the face of repeated failures. The difference between an average scientist and an excellent one is ________ they work for the benefit of all human beings or not. Remember, the most important thing is not ________they discover, but _______________________________ (那个发现如何让世界变得更好）
that
This is why they are so patient and persistent
whether
what
how the discovery makes the
world a better place
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Activity 4: Create predicative clauses
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Group Work
Let’s create posters
and
role play interviews !
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Sample：
Activity 4: Create predicative clauses
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Sample：
Activity 4: Create predicative clauses
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Activity 4: Create predicative clauses
Requirements：
Write 3 predicative clauses on your poster to introduce a scientist.
Select one person to report your poster orally.
Use Information Cards and Idea Bank to help you.
Use 3 predicative clauses to answer interview questions.
Select two persons to act out the interview.
Limit your performance to 2 minutes
Use Information Cards, Question Bank, and Prompt Card to help you.
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Activity 4: Create posters using predicative clauses
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Assessment Criteria
Your poster/interview will be judged by peers in three aspects.
Group 1 Aspect Explanation Score Total Score
correct predicative clauses 1 point for each correct one
different subordinators 1 point for each correct and different one beautiful handwriting / creative performance 1 point for good 2 points for excellent
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Congratulations！
Activity 4: Create predicative clauses
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What we have achieved is that we produced beautiful posters and creative interviews to help the other school.
What we have learned is that predicative clause is a powerful grammar tool to obtain and share information.
What we have come to understand is that persistence and dedication are what make up a great scientist.
Activity 4: Create predicative clauses
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Self-assessment √ / ×
Do I know the structure of predicative clause
Do I know the function of predicative clause
Can I write sentences using predicative clause
Do I acquire more facts about scientists
Am I inspired by the good qualities of scientists
Can I assess my own learning progress and that of my peers
My overall learning effect: ☆☆☆☆☆☆ （color one star for each √) Activity 5: Assess your learning
Option 1: Write an essay to introduce the scientist you admire most (≈100 words). At least three predicative clauses must be included.
Option 2: Work in groups and research online to answer the question "Who will be China's next Nobel Prize winner ". Then, role-play an interview with that scientist and submit a recorded video. The interview must contain at least three predicative clauses.
Assignment
Thanks for your listening!
S2U1- Science and Scientists
Discover useful structures

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