Lesson Content
Warm-Up Question:
What are some values that you try to live your life by in your daily life?
Listening in Context:
Our [school] principal always reminds us of the core principles we should follow in our teaching. She says that honesty and respect are the most important principles, and as the principal, it’s her job to make sure everyone understands them.
Definitions:
Principal (noun or adjective): the head of a school or organization (noun), or the most important person or thing (adjective).
– The principal of our school welcomed the new students. – (noun)
– Her principal concern was the safety of the children. – (adjective)
Principle (noun): a fundamental truth, law, or belief that guides actions or decisions.
– Honesty is an important principle to live by.
– The company operates according to strong ethical principles.
How to Remember Which Is Which:
Principal = Person or Most Important
- Trick: Think of the “pal” in principal → a person.
➤ “The principal is your pal.”
Principle = Rule or Belief
- Trick: Principle ends in -le, like rule → something you follow.
The principal of the school explained the main principles to the students.”
Let’s Practice:
Teacher Resources: Grammar Infographic
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