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Welcome to another week of introductory lessons and review work! As you know, once we learn a new skill, we continue to practice it while also learning something brand new!
Part One Idiom of the Day Sentence: Sometimes a long weekend is just what the doctor ordered! We are all back in class motivated to work even harder! What question(s) do you have about the idiom in bold print above? List them here: Circle the words in the sentence that gave you some context clues, which helped you solve this problem! Idiom Meaning in Your Own Words: Reflection: What would you say would be just what the doctor ordered for you in your life lately? Write about it in the space that follows! Part Two. Greek or Latin Root Root: voc- (and vok-) Origin: It comes from a Latin word that means "voice" and "to call." Example: vocal - which means "relating to the voice" Example: evoke - to call into mind, such as a memory Example: provoke - to call forth anger Directions: Please select the correct word from the three root examples above to use in the sentences below. 1. When I think of traveling to Canada as a teenager, I am able to _______________________ a feeling of excitement about visiting a new place with my family. 2. It is a good idea to be _____________________________ about something you strongly believe in! 3. Sometimes parents have to tell their children not to ___________________________ a brother or sister into having an argument about what to watch on TV. 4. She did some effective _____________________________ lessons; this made her singing voice as clear as a bell. 5. Don't ____________________________ a stray animal; it may not be as tame as you think! 6. When you read your book last night, what did the description of the setting ____________________ in your mind? Part Three. Literary Device Today's Term: Onomatopoeia Its Meaning: This literary term uses words as sound effects! It occurs when a word sounds like its action, such as buzz, splash, thump, pow, and more! Note: If you have ever read a comic book, you have definitely seen onomatopoeia in use!! Sentence Example: Sara heard the bee buzz right near her ear; it startled her, and she slapped at her own face by accident! Part Four. Grammar Challenge Today's Two Challenges: Direct Object (Review) and Indirect Object (Introduction) Note: Remember that a direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action in a sentence. It answers to the questions "what" or "who" and is directly connected to the verb. Try these examples! Directions: Please select the direct object in each sentence below! 1. Pam held the pencil tightly in your fingers. 2. When Tom saw his friend Gil, he yelled his name across the park. Note: There are two in this sentence. Can you find them both? Second Note for #2: Please find the appositive in the sentence above! Is it essential or nonessential to the sentence? How do you know? 3. Terri chose Mala for her bridesmaid! 4. I ran down the street quickly and found my wallet on the sidewalk. (There is only one direct object here!) 5. Do you hear the beautiful music playing outside the cafe? INDIRECT OBJECT An indirect object receives the direct object itself! This means that it can answer for whom or to whom regarding the noun that functions as a direct object in a sentence. Example #1: I passed the paper to Barry. What is the direct object in this sentence? First find the verb, which is "passed." Next ask yourself, Passed what? The answer, which is "paper," is your direct object. But for whom or to whom did you pass this paper? The answer is Barry. Barry is your indirect object. Example #2 using the same sentence with words slightly mixed up: I passed Barry the paper. Be very careful when sentences are worded this way. This is still a correct, complete sentence, but we have to think carefully about how we find our direct object because of how the words are placed. The verb is still "passed," but did I pass Barry or did I pass a paper? The answer is that I am still passing a paper, which is still the direct object. The paper is still going to Barry, so Barry is still the indirect object. This is just another way of writing the same sentence, so do not let the order of the words fool you!! Directions: Please find both the direct object and indirect object in each of the sentences below. You may circle one and underline the other, or you may write D.O and I.O. over the words you selected. Think carefully! Not every sentence has both!! 1. I handed my bag to Harry to hold. 2. I gave Paul my notebook to use during class. 3. The vase of flowers was so pretty; Sammy gave Jill this gift for her birthday. 4. I played music for Joe. 5. Dejan showed the class his speech. 6. I bought Laura a present. 7. David told Greg an interesting story. 8. I picked Cindy for the job. 9. I know him! 10. I thanked Heidy for her hard work; she read two books this week! Part Five Writing Directions: Please continue the story being sure to keep the sentences parallel, the point of view ongoing, and the ideas sequential! Michael was on his way to work at the Lanai Island Restaurant when his cell phone suddenly pinged. As he pulled into a parking spot in the lot, he noticed a text from a number he did not recognize. Even though he normally would have ignored the text, some of the words he could see caught his attention, and he found himself reading the unusual message. Bonus: Can you find an example of onomatopoeia in the story above?
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I hope you are all learning something new every day! Here is today's list of skills! Part One Idiom of the Day Directions: Please read the entire sentence in each idiom section. and look for context clues in order to guess the idiom's meaning! Laura's dad did not like when passengers in his car mentioned how fast he was driving; he did not like a back seat driver! Here is a question to ask yourself: Why does Laura's dad not like passengers in his car to talk about his driving? The expression back seat driver can apply to other situations that do not involve driving at all! Have you hear this idiom used in a different way? What does this idiom mean? Write your answer here, using a complete sentence. Idiom #2 of the Day Jay was let go from his morning position, which was initially upsetting to him. But later that week, Jay was offered a job closer to home, with better hours, and much more money. Losing his morning job proved to be a blessing in disguise! Write this idiom's meaning in a complete sentence here! Part Two Literary Devices Today's Term: Alliteration Definition: Alliteration occurs when the same SOUND starts several words. Example: Sally saved her supper on Saturday. Example: Psychology is Sam's favorite subject. Example: Catherine baked cakes in her kitchen in Chelmsford. Take a moment to underline the same sounds in the examples above. Remember that various letters can take on different sounds, which is why we only think of sound when we think about alliteration! Your Turn: Create Three Sentences below that use alliteration. Part Three Grammar Challenge Today's Skill: Direct Objects Direct Objects are nouns that receive an action. They answer the questions "what" and "whom" after a verb! Example: Ying wrote a paragraph about being thankful. Question to Ask: Ying wrote what? Directions: Please find the direct objects in each of the sentences below. 1. Jaden hit the baseball quite hard during the game. 2. Dejan wrote a speech for White Cane Day. 3. JZ won first prize in the contest. 4. Annet walked five miles on Saturday! 5. Flor took a practice test in class. Create your own now!! Hi Students!
Here is a quick review of some of the skills we covered in class last week! Part One Idioms Directions: Please decide if each idiom in the sentences below has been used properly! Select Yes or No regarding whether you believe the sentence makes sense or not! 1. Gina was such a happy person; everyone who met her knew she had a chip on her shoulder! Yes No 2. Tommy would help his cousin Jim at the drop of a hat; in fact, it took Tommy days before he finally called Jim back to see what was wrong. Yes No 3. We are all in the same boat; we have goals and have made plans to achieve something we truly want! Yes No 4. This exercise is a piece of cake; it is one of the most difficult things I have ever tried! Yes No Now, take a moment to rewrite any of the sentences above in which the idiom has been used incorrectly. Use the space below. Part Two. Grammar Appositives Directions: Please select the appositive in each of the sentences below. 1. John, a boy I went to school with, was at the class reunion. 2. Have you met my friend Angie? 3. Did you know that my sister, Joan, will be coming by for lunch today? 4. Have you read that book, The Housemaid, yet? 5. I tried to call my friend Cyndi to see if she wanted to have lunch at that new restaurant, The Cove. Bonus: Write a sentence of your own that contains an appositive. Note: If an appositive is essential to a sentence, it may not have commas surrounding it. If an appositive is not necessary (or nonessential), it will have commas! We will have a short lesson on this in class today! Part Three. Inference or Paraphrase? Can you Tell the Difference? Directions: Please decide if the sentences below are simply a paraphrase or seem to be a more opinionated inference! 1. My friend called and told me to meet her at school before 8AM. Paraphrase Inference 2. I told my daughter that there was a sale at Barnes and Noble this weekend. Paraphrase Inference 3. When Tomas saw his friend Stan at the park, he wondered if he had done something to offend him because Stan seemed angry. Paraphrase Inference 4. The flowers cost $35.00, and the young man paid with cash. Paraphrase Inference 5. It looks as though it's going to rain today! Paraphrase Inference 6. I don't think I'm going to like this movie; I just saw the coming attractions, and it seems scary! Paraphrase Inference 7. That guy's face is so red; I'll bet he was at the beach and stayed in the sun too long. Paraphrase Inference 8. The class seems to be working hard on this section of the paper; I bet they will all do well on it! Paraphrase Inference Bonus Section: Do you remember what an antecedent is? If so, please find it in the sentence below: The teacher brought some notebooks to class, and she passed them out to her students. Part Four. Writing. Directions: Please continue the story below! Samantha enjoyed writing stories in her spare time. In fact, she wrote so often she sometimes fell asleep with the pen still in her hand! But one night, something very unusual happened! As promised, here is the additional website work! It is actually a review of some skills we have covered in class so far.
Part One. Antecedents! Directions: Find the antecedent (noun) that, later in the sentence, a pronoun replaces! 1. Heather was late for work, so she had to call her boss to explain the situation. Antecedent: Pronouns (more than one!): 2. Santos was reading an interesting book for class, but his friends came by, and he had to put the book down. Antecedent: Pronouns (more than one): 3. A bottle of water had been left outside on a hot day in July, and Jose's fingers were almost burnt when he went to pick it up. Antecedent #1: Pronoun #1: Antecedent #2: Pronoun #2: 4. Janie's friends loved to visit her; in fact, they came to see her as often as they could. Antecedent #1: Pronouns: Antecedent #2: Pronouns: 5. In the world of cartoons and animation, Walt Disney stands out for his contribution to this art form. Antecedent: Pronoun: Part Two. Literary Terms Directions: Please select the correct answer as requested in each of the sentences below! 1. The protagonist is the problem in a story. true false 2. Stories do not require conflicts. true false 3. Nonfiction stories are based on true events. true false 4. A dynamic character is one that stays the same throughout the story. true false 5. A consistent character can behave as a static one does, but he is capable of doing things that seem out of character for him. true false 6. When you paraphrase something someone tells you, you just use different words; you do not add meaning. true false 7. An inference is a term that means you quote someone's words exactly. true false 8. When you copy a quotation, you must copy it exactly, and use quotation marks as well. true false 9. Personification is when you give human qualities to inanimate objects. true false 10. A conflict is a problem. true false Writing Exercise: Please continue to write the following stories in any way you please, but you must write for at least fifteen minutes! You can select one, or you could write a little in both. You could even create your own story if you already have a great idea! Story #1 Brian always knew that when he had enough money, he would open his own shop. It was never clear exactly what kind of store it would be, but Brian figured that when he was old enough, he would pick something exciting. He had always hoped to enjoy going to work, and having something of his very own would make all the difference in the world. But just when he thought he had it all figured out, something happened to change his mind. Story #2 Sharon wanted to throw a surprise party for her closest friend, Teddy. She did not know how to plan this entire event without Teddy finding out--especially since he knew her so well and could immediately tell if she were lying. But one day, when she was talking about Halloween and whether she would host this year's party, the best idea came to her! Part One.
Idiom of the Day! Directions: Please read the following sentence and figure out what the idiom (shown in bold print) means. There may be context clues in the sentence (which you can use to make sense of what is happening), and they will help you make a good guess, if you are unsure. Carlos told everyone he would definitely be working as a vice president in the coming year, but his coworker advised him not to count his chickens before they hatched. Write your thoughts here: Part Two. Literary Terms of the Day Protagonist and Conflict Definition: The protagonist is the main character who is involved in the most important conflict in the story. A conflict is a problem in the story; it is something for which the protagonist has to find a solution. The conflict is what is keeping the protagonist from his goal, and all fictional stories must have at least one! Partner Activity: Take a moment to talk to someone seated near you, telling each other who the protagonist is and what their conflict may be in a story you either read in a book, watched on TV, or saw in a movie or a play. Remember that there may be other things happening in a story, but one specific conflict faced by the protagonist is what the story is mainly about! Share your ideas here: Part Three. Greek or Latin Root of the Day: geo- Meaning: earth, ground, soil Origin: from a Greek word that means "earth, land, country" Special Note: It is also known as a prefix because it is placed at the beginning of a work. Examples of words using geo- as a prefix: 1. geology a branch of science which studies the earth 2. geography the study of the physical features of earth and its human activity 3. geometry which is the mathematical study of the properties of space, such as distance, shape, size, and relative position of figures 4. geode a rock containing a cavity (hole) lined with crystals or other minerals Directions: Please fill in the blanks below with the correct word containing the geo- root. 1. When we study about regions of our country and how the people live in these places, we are studying __________________________________________________. 2. If you have a cavity, your dentist will likely give you a filling in order to save your tooth. When you look inside a ______________________, instead of seeing a dental filling, you will probably see lots of crystals! 3. If you enjoy studying about how our natural environment is affected by rocks, you will probably enjoy the subject of ___________________________________. 4. When I study triangles and rectangles and measure their angles, I am studying _______________________. Quick Writing Exercise: If you had to select one of the four words above that interests you most, which one would that be? Write a complete sentence that explains your choice. Part Four. Grammar Fun! Today's Focus: Appositive Definition: The appositive is a word or a group of words that renames a noun in a sentence. Its purpose is to provide more information about that noun and to expand our sentences most effectively. Example: My father, a World War II veteran, was proud to serve his country. In this sentence, the appositive is a World War II veteran, and it is shown in bold print. The appositive is renaming a noun in this sentence, which is the word father. It is important to note that an appositive is always in balance with the noun it replaces. It works the same way as the two sides of a math equation do. Let's look at an example below: 4 + 5 = 9 In this equation, everything to the left of the equal sign (=) is just another way of writing the number 9. Therefore, 4 + 5 AND 9 both mean the same exact thing! In the sentence above that contains the appositive, father AND a World War II veteran both mean the same exact thing, as well! Therefore, father = World War II veteran. They are in balance. Let's look at the sentences below and find the appositives AND the noun they are renaming. a. Joan, my younger sister, will be attending the concert with us. b. Have you seen my new car, a gold Ferrari? The appositives you chose were another way of saying the noun they replaced. We could remove either the noun or the appositive from each sentence without losing its meaning. Try it now! Your Turn! Directions: Please underline the appositive in each sentence below. On the line that follows, write the noun it is renaming. 1. The boys, students from Somerville High School, will be playing at the Garden this year. noun: _________________________________ 2. His cousin, Lenny, will be going on vacation with us. noun: _________________________________ 3. Will your friend, our classmate from SCALE, be at the party? noun: _________________________________ 4. Massachusetts, one of the New England states, is a great place to live. noun: _________________________________ 5. Boston, the capital city of Massachusetts, is filled with great restaurants and historic places. noun: _________________________________ 6. I will visit Canobie Lake, a fun amusement park, in the spring. noun: _________________________________ 7. Have you ever eaten a cannoli, a delicious Italian dessert? noun: _________________________________ 8. You will graduate soon after passing all your HiSETs, tests you need to take in order to get your diploma!\ noun: _________________________________ 9. Daniel, my good friend, is on his way to Logan, a Boston airport. noun: _________________________________ noun: _________________________________ 10. Do you understand a bit more about the appositive, a word or group of words that renames a noun? noun: _________________________________ Note: It is important to note that an appositive can also provide enough information to help us understand a noun we may not know. Here is an example: Mackerel, one of the healthiest fish to eat, may be a good addition to your diet. What are the appositive and the noun being renamed in this sentence? List them here. If this particular type of fish were not known to you, you may not have been able to figure out what it was without the use of an appositive in the sentence. The sentence would instead have read: Mackerel may be a good addition to your diet. BONUS: Can you find three sentences (within sentences one through ten above) that include an inference? List them below! |
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