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As we draw nearer to the close of 2023, it is time to review all our skills!! We have truly done so much!! General Directions: Each section will have its own set of directions to follow! Please read carefully, try your best, and enjoy the process, as always!! Part One. Directions: Please fill in the blanks below with the correct literary term. Think carefully, but please do not use any notes for this page. It is important to be sure you understand each one! I have faith in you!! (However, there is a word bank to guide you, if you'd like to use it; each word is used only once!) Word Bank static protagonist metaphor rhetorical question foreshadowing consistent dynamic hyperbole fact inferences alliteration plot onomatopoeia opinion paraphrasing personification simile climax persuasive idiom 1. Paul played the pinball machine in Plymouth. This is an example of __________________________________. 2. When I got home, my bed was calling to me! This sentence shows ___________________________________. 3. He is a lion in the morning! This is an example of a _______________________________________________. 4. Her hair is as soft as velvet. This sentences includes a ____________________________________________. 5. Swish!!! The basketball went through the hoop easily. This is an example of __________________________. 6. I haven't slept in weeks. This sentence expresses a _______________________________________________. 7. Can you believe this traffic? This is an example of a _______________________________________________ because I am not expecting an answer! 8. The main character in a story is the ____________________________________________________________. 9. The highest point of a story is its ______________________________________________________________. 10. A character who changes completely is said to be _______________________________________________. 11. The series of causes and effects make up a story's _______________________________________________. 12. If something has been proved to be true, it is a __________________________________________________. 13. This type of writing is found in every type of writing there is. _____________________________________. 14. When a writer drops hints as clues about what is going to happen later in the story, this is known as _______________________________________________________________. 15. When you give your point of view on a subject, but we don't know if it is true, it is known as an __________________________________________________. 16. An ___________________________________ is a type of figurative language, which is a twist of words. We need to make inferences to figure it out! 17. When we repeat what someone told us, using our own words but NOT adding meaning, we are _______________________________________________________. 18. When we look at a situation or read something in a book, and we look for its hidden meaning, we are making ________________________________________________. 19. A character in a story who does not change in any way throughout the story is a _____________________ character. 20. A character in a story whose actions are always what we understand he could do in various situations, is a ___________________________________ character. He does not change completely, and he does not remain exactly the same throughout the story. Part Two. Subject and Verb Agreement Directions: Circle the correct verb in each sentence below. Be sure that it works with the subject! Do not let the prepositional phrases and clauses stop you from finding it:) 1. The deck of cards (is, are) in the drawer. 2. Why didn't you (call, calls) the restaurant for reservations? 3. The boys who live in the house next door (is, are) very well behaved. 4. Morrison Park, which is found in Medford and was a favorite of mine and my friends, (is, are) located on Central Avenue. 5. The schools at the end of our street (is, are) elementary and middle schools. 6. Jeannie's brothers, the ones who won awards in baseball, (was, were) at the tournament game yesterday. 7. The dog, who is a member of the collie family, (is, are) quite friendly. 8. Where are the two papers we (was, were) looking for? 9. Your friends, the ones who run in the Boston Marathon every year, (was, were) in the top twenty by the end of the race! 10. Where (are, is) you going? Part Three. Adding Prepositional Phrases to Sentences Directions: Add a prepositional phrase to each sentence below. An example has been completed for you! Example: My friend met me at 7 PM. Possible Expanded Sentences: My friend from school met me at 7 PM. My friend met me at 7 PM in the mall. 1. The dog is searching for a toy. Your Expanded Sentence: 2. I'll meet you at our favorite place. Your Expanded Sentence: 3. I finally found my glasses. Your Expanded Sentence: 4. She won an award. Your Expanded Sentence: 5. I went to a concert. Your Expanded Sentence: Part Four. Grammar Challenge Directions: Please select the correct word. 1. The table had lost one of (it's, its) legs. 2. Is this (your, you're) signature on the paper? 3. Is that your car over (there, their, they're)? 4. (It's, Its) okay; I don't need a ride to class today! 5. (Your, You're) doing a great job in learning how to play the guitar! 6. (There, Their, They're) coming over later tonight. 7. (There, Their, They're) family has ten children! 8 Do you enjoy having a slice of pie for (desert, dessert)? 9. Will your (to, two, too) friends be joining us at the show? 10. I hope we are not stranded in the hot (desert, dessert)? 11. To be honest, I wanted to go, (to, two, too)! 12. (Where, Wear) are you going for the holidays? 13. You have (to, two, too) choices; which one will you pick? 14. I think I will (where, wear) my favorite jacket to the party. 15. He stayed at my house for more than (a, an) hour! Bonus: Sentence #13 contains a semicolon. If you take the semicolon out, what is one way you can change that sentence (there are two possibilities)? Write it in the space below! Part Five. Story Starter Directions: Please continue the story I have started for you below. Remember to keep the sentences parallel! Simon owned a small grocery store in the heart of Oakdale. He enjoyed both the hard work and the joy of talking to all his customers. But one Saturday, not a single person dropped in--not even after Simon's store had been open for almost five hours!
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Part One.
Idiom(s) of the Day Directions: Here are several idioms that we will read and discuss today. Have you ever heard them before? Can you think of a time when these idioms would fit right in? We will talk about both the paraphrase we would make (its literal meaning) as well as the inference (its figurative meaning) that an idiom requires! We will also understand why, in this case, the inference is what we are looking for! Idiom #1: When you enjoy your job AND you get paid a lot to do it, that's just the icing on the cake. Idiom #2: No matter what happens in life, it is important to keep your chin up! Idiom #3: Anni introduced the members of her family who were in the audience by saying, "This is my mother, my father, my sister Katia, and last but not least, my younger brother Carlos." Idiom #3: I did not understand what the salesman was saying. It was obvious he was trying to get me to buy something expensive, but I was confused by all his mumbo jumbo! Part Two. Semicolon Review! Directions: Please look at the two sentences listed for each numbered item below. Connect them by adding a semicolon in the correct place. Rewrite what has now become ONE sentence in the space provided. Example: Tom was a quarterback. He once played for the New England Patriots. Your New Sentence: Tom was a quarterback; he once played for the New England Patriots. 1. There are so many fun things to do in December. I particularly enjoy baking and decorating. Your new sentence: 2. Susi went to the mall yesterday. All her purchases fit into two gigantic shopping bags. Your new sentence: 3. Music is an important part of my life. I enjoy all types and listen every day! Your new sentence: NOW, let's use a semicolon to take the place of a conjunction in a sentence. Remember: A conjunction is a connection between clauses in a sentence. Example: It was snowing quite a bit, and it took me fifteen minutes just to clear my windshield. Your new sentence: It was snowing quite a bit; it took me fifteen minutes just to clear my windshield. Note: Notice that the conjunction disappears in your new sentence; it is replaced by a semicolon! 4. Tamika cooked dinner at 5 PM every day, and she rushed off to her night job right after! Your new sentence: 5. I couldn't believe how long Jena had studied for her test, but it was no surprise she passed easily! Your new sentence: 6. The team won the football game, and they will be in the Super Bowl this year! Your new sentence: Bonus Question: Is the semicolon used correctly in the following sentence? Correct Incorrect I have so much to do today; my aunt's name is Barbara. Tell why you chose the answer you did in this space: Part Three. Review of Metaphor and Onomatopoeia Directions: Please select the metaphor in the sentences below. Be prepared to discuss which qualities are being compared! 1. Pat Benatar says that love is a battlefield in one of her songs. Metaphor: Comparison: 2. Sonny is a shining star. She deserves the award she just received! Metaphor: Comparison: 3. Sondra is a machine when she types on that keyboard! Metaphor: Comparison: NEXT, let's pick out the words that represent onomatopoeia! Simply underline the words! 4. The basketball went straight through the hoop with a swish! 5. The bee buzzed all over the garden as it searched for its favorite flower. 6. Tim was working on a puzzle carefully. Crash! His pup jumped on the table, and all the pieces fell to the floor. Part Four Cause and Effect Directions: Please put the following sentences in the correct sequential order! Be ready to talk about why you chose the answer you did. 1. Samantha studied and practiced her skills each evening. 2. Samantha wanted to pass her HiSETs. Is this correct: Yes No 1. I had to clear some snow off my steps today. 2. It snowed earlier this morning. Is this correct: Yes No 1. Ruth found the perfect present for her dad. 2. Ruth bought a leather jacket at Macy's. Is this correct: Yes No 1. The store was so crowded. 2. Sylvia had a hard time walking around in the new boutique. Is this correct: Yes No Bonus: True False The plot in a novel is created by a series of causes and effects. Part Five: Root of the Day Today's root: uni- Origin: Latin Meaning: one Examples: unicycle, uniform, unit, unity, unique, unicorn and more!! Sentence Example: A unicorn is a mythical animal that looks like a horse and has ONE horn on its forehead. Let's discuss some of the other examples of words containing uni- above. Can you use each in an effective sentence in the space below? Give it a try! Part Six: Grammar Challenge Subject and Verb Agreement Directions: In the sentences below, please select the correct verb that works best with the SUBJECT of each sentence. Remember: The subject is the main noun or pronoun that is doing the main action in the sentence. There may be other nouns in the sentence, but only one is the star:) 1. The box of beads (was, were) on the table. 2. The lady who is wearing bright blue boots (was, were) waiting to demonstrate how comfortable they are. 3. The shiny, silver poles in my bus (was, were) easy to hold onto. 4. The boys from the basketball team (was, were) hoping to make it to the next round of the tournament. 5. The cars at the dealership (was, were) all brand new. 6. Do you (want, wants) pancakes or eggs for breakfast? 7. Sam (want, wants) both foods! 8. The Mustang that was speeding down the highway (was, were) soon stopped by the police! 9. So many foods from the local deli (is, are) delicious! 10. How many cakes from the bakery do you (need, needs)? Part Seven: Now go back to Part Six!! Directions: List all the prepositional phrases you can find in sentences 1 - 10 in the space below! Example: of beads Bonus: Can you add a clause to sentence number seven above!! Remember: A clause includes a verb while a phrase does not!! Directions: Let's review some of the skills we worked on last week to be sure we are all on the right track! (Did you happen to catch that last idiom?) 1. The meaning of the Latin root aqua- is _____________________________________________. 2. Armando went on a TV game show and won $1,000 dollars answering questions. The TV host asked him if he would like to try for $5,000 next; however, if Armando continued and got the following question wrong, he would lose everything. Armando told the host, "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush." Did Armando try for the $5,000? _____________ 3. (Its, It's) December already; the year is flying by! (There, Their, They're) are so many things I want to do before 2024 comes in, but I'm quite happy with all the progress! (Your, You're) not going to believe all that you have accomplished so far!! 4." What a beautiful baby! She is a little lamb!" This sentence contains an example of a (simile, metaphor). 5. I will see you in class. The words in class make up a (clause, prepositional phrase). 6. Tam was so angry he couldn't see straight. This is an example of (personification, hyperbole). 7. Our car climbed the hill lazily, almost as though it were pausing to look at the beautiful scenery around us. This is an example of (personification, a rhetorical question). 8. Why is there so much traffic every single morning?! This is an example of (personification, a rhetorical question). 9. He is as happy as a lark when he finishes all his chores. This is an example of a (simile, metaphor). 10. Turn to page five. In this sentence, what is the subject? _________________________________ 11. I decided to watch a movie while I was waiting for my sister to arrive. The point of view shown is (first person, second person, third person). 12. A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word. (True False) 13. Demonstrate and present are synonyms. (True False) 14. Which of the following is correct? a apple an apple 15. Try this jumble!!! The (heemt) of a story could be never give up! _______________________________ Part Two. Prepositional Phrase Practice!! (By the way, which literary term is used in the title above?) Directions: Please identify and circle the prepositional phrase(s) in each sentence below. The number in parenthesis after each sentence indicates how many phrases you can expect to find! 1. Jess has been practicing his basketball techniques at the court on Main Street. (2) 2. When the clock strikes midnight, Melissa's job finishes, and she goes home to her family. (1) 3. At the airport, Kenny looked for his friends who were going to California with him. (4) 4. I cannot believe how long it has been since I have seen my friend from St. Kitts. (1) Directions II: Next, add a prepositional phrase to each sentence on the lines provided. The first one has been completed for you! 1. The man _____________________________________________ will be fixing the photocopier today. Example: The man from the printing company will be fixing the photocopier today. 2. All the students who have lived ____________________________________ will share foods that are popular in their culture. 3. Do you know Jim, the director ____________________________________________? 4. I am thinking of visiting Hawaii ______________________________________ because friends have told me that's when the weather is at its best! 5. Pass the papers to the students _______________________________________________________________. Directions III: This time, I will give you a complete sentence, and you will rewrite the entire sentence and add a prepositional phrase to it. It can be placed anywhere you would like to add more information. 1. Lots of people enjoy going on ski trips! Example: Lots of people in Massachusetts enjoy going on ski trips in the winter! Notice that I added two prepositional phrases to this sentence! The first one gives us more information about where the people we are speaking about are from; the second one tells us when they like to go on trips! Words and phrases that tell where or when something happens are adverbs or adverb phrases! We will be talking about a few other ways an adverb is used, as well! 2. The boys played a great game of basketball! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. The girls' softball league found a great place to play. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Last night's dinner was especially delicious! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Juan looked for his watch everywhere. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: There are is a fun partner activity on the corresponding handout that you will enjoy:) |
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