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Chart of Content: Determiners, Introducers, Intensifiers

Vocabulary, Syntax, Notes

Determiners

Every singular count noun that is not proper must be preceded by a, an, or the.
The may be used with both mass and count nouns.
Teach distinction between: this / that, these / those
Teach distinction between: a / the, a / an

Vocabulary: a / an / the, this / that, these / those, some / any / many / much, all / several / few, a lot of, each / every, most

Introducers

Vocabulary: there is, there are, there was, there were, there will be, etc.
here is, here are
Practice both statements and questions.

Syntax: Are there any pencils? Yes, there are (some) pencils. No, there aren't any pencils.

Intensifiers

too	There is too much rain there. (Note: too has a negative connotation)
very	The boy is very tall.
only	There are only two pencils.
enough	The house is not big enough for them.
just	I just want to talk.
so	The teacher is so tired she can't come to the game.
even	There weren't even any clouds.
ever	Are we ever going to finish?
quite	He is quite unhappy.
rather	It is rather large.
such	I had such a good time.
own	This is my own dog.
really	The weather is really beautiful.