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9/10Nouns:Person: womanPlace: schoolThing: ballIdea: enthusiasm

Common/Proper:Woman::SuzanneSchool:: American Preparatory AcademyBall::National Football League Regulation Size Football

9/10Pronouns—words that take the place of nouns.[List of commonly used pronouns on pages 9-11]Woman:: herBall:: itSchool:: there

9/10Synonyms for the word “say”AccuseAdvanceAllegeArgueAssertChallengeCommentConcludeContenddeclare

9/11Write 8-10 different

words to describe this picture:

9/11Write 8-10

different words to describe this picture:

9/11Write 8-10 words to

describe this picture:

9/10Topic:Write a paragraph about school uniforms. Use at least 2 of the

synonyms for the word “say” in your paragraph. Use the outline provided.

9/11Adjectives:Modify a noun, which means to describe the word or to make its meaning

more definite.An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun by answers one of these questions:

-What kind?-Which one?-How many?

Ex:Gray skyThat girlFive fingers

9/11Possessive Pronoun Adjectives:My sisterYour bookOur team.Their tents.

Proper Adjectives: Nouns that are used as adjectivesTexas chiliJackson concertSioux warrior

9/11Articles:A, an , theA=used before a word with a consonant sound.An=used before a word with a vowel sound.A girl won.This is an honor.

Identify the adjective(s) in the following sentences:-The old, wet dog limped into the house after his long night in the storm.-The child, usually happy and playful, was not feeling well after her first

day of Elementary School.

SYNONYMSDeemDefendDemonstrateDenounceDenyElucidateExamineExplicateExpoundHypothesizeImply

9/13Turn these words into sentences:Cat

Pebbles

George Orwell

Students

9/13A noun or pronoun must ACT in some way, or something must

be said about it for it to be a part of a sentence.

Verb: A word that expresses action or otherwise helps to make a statement.

Action Verbs:Do believeCome knowGo understandWrite think

Action Verbs:Transitive: A verb is transitive when the action it expresses is

directed toward a person or thing named in the sentence:

Neil rang the bell. [The action of the word rang is directed toward the bell. The verb is transitive.]

Tina mailed the package. [The action of mailed is toward the word package. The verb is transitive.]

Words that receive the action of the verb are called objects What are the objects in the above sentences?

Action Verbs:Intransitive: A verb is intransitive when it expresses action (or helps

make a statement) without reference to an object.Last Saturday we stayed inside. [action not directed toward a noun]The children laughed. [action not directed toward a noun]The band marched past the crowd. [action not directed toward a

noun]Label each sentence, T=transitive; I=intransitiveMarcie studied her notes.Marcie studied very late.The poet wrote a sonnet.The poet wrote carefully.

9/13Linking Verbs:Words that help link two words or make a statement. **The most commonly used linking verbs are forms of the verb

be. Reference the list on pages 19-20 for further reading.**Examples:The answer is three. [answer=three]Rhonda will be the captain. [Rhonda=captain]The casserole tasted strange. [strange casserole]The worker looked tired. [tired worker]

9/13SYNONYMS:Insist, justify knock posit, postulate presume, Pretend profess, pronounce

ADVERBSAn adverb is a word that is used to modify a verb, an adjective,

or another adverb.Adverbs answer these questions:-Where?When?How?To what extent? (How long or how much?)Ie:We lived there. I am completely happy.May we go tomorrow?She quickly agreed.

ADVERBSAdverbs may precede or may follow the verbs they modify, and

sometimes they may interrupt parts of the verb phrase. Adverbs may also introduce questions.

Ie:Where in the world did you ever find that pink and purple

necktie?[the adverb where modifies the verb phrase did find. Notice,

too, the adverb ever, which interrupts the verb phrase and also modifies it.]

Adverbs modifying adjective:Beth did an exceptionally fine job.What word is exceptionally modifying?**Note: adverbs that modify adjectives usually end in –ly**

TOPIC SENTENCES 9/14A topic sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

Write a topic sentence to unite these details:

I love to experiment with new flavors and new recipes.I like the challenge of using what I have in the fridge, without

going to the store.Cooking is a great way to relieve stress and clear the mind.Sometimes the best thing after a long day is a well cooked

meal.

TOPIC SENTENCES 9/14Write 1-2 sentences

about this picture.

TOPIC SENTENCESWrite 1-2 sentences

about this picture:

TOPIC SENTENCES 9/14Finally, write 1-2

sentences about this picture:

TOPIC SENTENCES 9/14Now, read your last 3-6 sentences. Write a sentence that

unifies these sentences.

9/17Preposition:A word that shows the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to

some other word in the sentence.

There is a list of commonly used prepositions found on page 32-33.

To the mallIn the boxOn the houseWith the family.

9/17Conjunction:Joins words or groups of words.

Coordinating conjunctions: correlative conjunctions:And both….andBut not only…but alsoOr either…or**Coordinating conjunctions always connect words of groups of

words of the same kind.**correlative conjunctions connect items of the same kind,

however, they are always used in pairs.

9/17Interjections:An exclamatory word that expresses emotion. It has not

grammatical relation to the rest of the sentence.

Hey!Wow!Whew!Ugh!Well,

9/17Thesis sentence rule:

W W V V t TWho, where, vivid verb, that, theme.

Who=authorWhere=workVivid verb=any of those awesome synonyms for “say”That=thatTheme=state the theme to finish off a strong thesis statement.

9/19Judge for yourself: Thumbs up=good thesis; thumbs down=bad

thesis.“The book, The Great Hornspoon, is both similar to and

different that the movie.”

“President Kennedy meant many things when he said, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.’”

“Many People think uniforms should be mandatory.”

9/20Map Sentence:The sentence before the thesis, explains what reasons support

your thesis.

Intro Paragraph:HookMapThesis

9/20Create a MAP sentence for each of these thesis statements:

An Island getaway is the perfect way to unwind after a busy school year.

Students should consider the brain-worthy benefits of leisure reading.

It is scientifically proven that sleep is beneficial for the growth of the brain.

William Shakespeare’s play, “Romeo and Juliet,” explicates the forcefulness of love.

9/20An Island getaway is the perfect way to unwind after a busy school year.

List three reasons why this is true:1. The sounds of waves allows for meditation.2. Laying on the beach is rejuvenating for the body/3. Change of scenery invigorates the senses.

Now, turn these reasons into a sentence/attach it to the thesis:--use transitional phrases/words to aid in this exercise.An island getaway is the perfect way to unwind after a busy school year in that the sound of the waves allows for meditation, laying on the beach is rejuvenating for the body, and a change of scenery invigorates the senses.

9/20Students should consider the brain-worthy benefits of leisure

reading.

Three Reasons:1. 2.3.

Thesis & Map together:

9/24--HOOKSHook-An introductory sentence that pulls the reader into the work.

9/28 THINK-PAIR-SHARE-REVIEWPeer editing is a way to see what your classmates are doing, help them, and help

yourself. It is also a positive way to interact with your fellow classmates.1.) Write an introductory paragraph using either formula (TSAR, WWVVTT) on the

topic of self respect, make sure it has a Hook, Map, and Thesis statement.2.) Exchange papers with your partner.3.) Using a red pen, revise any misspelled words, grammatical/punctuation errors.4.) Ask one question of the writer5.) Suggest 1-3 ways to improve the writing.6.) Write three reasons why you liked the writing—find three aspects you enjoyed

(MUST)7.) Discuss your views, taking turns: (3 minutes/person)PositiveRevisionPositive