Welcome to Friday!! I hope you have enjoyed learning many new skills throughout this week, but more importantly, I hope you are able to use these skills in a variety of ways that include reading, writing, speaking, and even thinking!
To check your understanding of this new knowledge (and to provide some new information for you to process), you will find that today's skills include both review work and introductory lessons. As always, let's enjoy the process! Part One Idiom of the Day Idiom in Context: Marie was in a hurry to leave her job at the grocery store, and because of this, she accidentally caused an entire display of apples to fall to the floor. "Haste makes waste," said the manager, as he helped her clean up. "Instead of leaving on time, you are still here fixing a new problem." Let's circle words in the sentences above that may be important to understanding the idiom in bold print. Tell why you selected them and how they are linked to what happened to Marie. Ask yourself if you feel you understand what haste actually means. In the situation above, what was the true cause of Marie's problem. What was she trying to do, and why did she not accomplish this goal? Your answer will tell you exactly what haste means! What could Marie have done differently? What do you think she is likely to do the next time? Has something like this ever happened to you, in which you rushed to finish a task or chore, and you began making mistakes because you should have taken the time to do it correctly? Write down the meaning of "Haste makes waste" in your own words here: Part Two Review of Past Idioms Directions: Please select the correct answer to each of the questions below regarding idioms. There is no need to rush through these questions--remember, haste makes waste!! 1. When your friend describes his new co-worker as having a chip on his shoulder, he means this person a. forgot to remove a potato chip that fell on his shoulder while eating some snacks. b. carries around a piece of the past in which something negative happened to him. c. just had surgery for a shoulder fracture. Bonus Question: Should an idiom be taken literally or figuratively? Explain your answer, please! 2. While studying at SCALE, Annet told everyone in RW3 that we are all in the same boat. This means: a. We are all alike in certain ways, such as our hopes, our dreams, or our goals. b. We are all on a cruise shop on its way to Hawaii. c. We may need to find a different form of transportation. 3. Jenna would rush to her friend Sara's side at the drop of a hat if Sara needed her. This means: a. Jenna needs to pick up Sara's hat from the floor, where it had fallen. b. Sara needs a new hat for the winter. c. Jenna would help Sara immediately, if necessary. 4. Jayson enjoyed lying on the beach for hours during his vacation. "This is just what the doctor ordered," he told his friend Tami. This means that: a. having this vacation was something Jayson really needed and appreciated having. b. Jayson's doctor wrote out a prescription that stated he should go to the beach in order to feel better. c. Jayson's doctor was not a reliable medical person. 5. "It's raining cats and dogs," Melissa told her friend. "We'd better wait inside until the storm passes." This idiom means: a. Cats and dogs are falling from the sky. b. Cats and dogs are getting wet from the rain and should be indoors. c. It is raining very hard outside. Part Two Analogies Information: Yesterday we learned that analogies show relationships between two sets of words; the first two words must be connected in the same way the next two words are connected. It is just like a mathematical equation in which both sides are balanced in some way. An example could be: tornado : storm : : rose : flower We read the analogy this way: Tornado is to storm as rose is to flower. How are the first two words related? How is the word tornado connected to storm? Notice that the next two words are connected in the same manner! Directions: In the following analogies, one of the words has been left out. We will have to be sure of the relationship between the first two words in order to solve this enigma correctly! Bonus Points if you can define engima, which was one of our vocabulary words this week!! a. hair : head : : lid : ___________________________________________ Tell us your thought process when you have an answer! b. up : down : : go : _____________________________________________ How are these words connected? c. mean : unkind : : happy : ______________________________________ What is another name for what each group of words is to each other? d. red : stop sign : : green : ______________________________________ Now. . . . it's time for you to create your own analogy! Remember to use the correct punctuation marks (that look like a colon and a double colon, as you can see above!). When you have one ready, test it out on a classmate sitting nearby! You can try one out yourself, being sure to show understanding for the way these words fit together! Enjoy!! Part Three Grammar Challenge Direct and Indirect Objects Directions: The way nouns (and sometimes pronouns) are used can fall under the category of direct object, which receives an action and indirect object, which receives the direct object. Please find both a direct or an indirect object in the sentences below. Example: Joe gave Karina the paper. Method: First find the verb (gave). Then asked the question Joe gave what (or who/whom)? (paper) If there is an indirect object in the sentence, this person will receive the paper. (Karina) Another way of writing the above example could be the following: Joe gave the paper to Karina. Your Turn: 1. I saw John at the store. (There is only a direct object in this sentence) 2. I told Jena my secret. (There is both a direct and indirect object in this sentence) c. I love this computer. (direct object only) d. I love my pup. (direct object only) e. I threw Al a surprise party. (direct and indirect objects) Part Four Latest Literary Device Onomatopoeia Directions: Please find the words that are used as onomatopoeia in the following sentences. 1. I fell on the floor with a splat! 2. A text pinged on my phone. 3. The bee buzzed so close to me I thought I would get bitten! 4. The baby splashed water in her tiny bathtub. What is your own definition of onomatopoeia: Part Five Writing Directions: Here are the opening sentences of a story you will continue! Remember to maintain the same verb endings, tone, and point of view throughout. It was a dark and dreary night. Cyndi was home alone working on her October Writing Prompts for her RW3 class at SCALE. Suddenly, she heard the strangest sound coming from her basement. Cyndi reached in her bag for her cellphone, but she soon realized she had left it in her car.
0 Comments
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? Hello, everyone!!
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! |
Archives
October 2024
|