June 8, 2023 Skills and Writing

Part One.
Directions: Please select the correct word in the following sentences. 

1. The word "won't" is actually made up of (was not, will not).
2. I would love it if you came to the movies, (to, two, too).
3. There are (to, two, too) candles on the baby's cake.
4. Let's make plans to go (to, two, too) the library after school today.
5. That woman is (their, there, they're) mother.
6. Please place the food over (their, there, they're).
7. (Their, There, They're) having a party in class tomorrow!
8. (Its, It's) nice of you to come to class on time.
9. The chair was on (its, it's) side because of a broken leg.
10. I did not realize that student was part of (hour, our) class.
11. On what number of the clock is the (hour, our) hand?
12. (Lay, Lie) down if you are not feeling well.
13. (Lay, Lie) the book on the table before leaving the room.
14. He was (lying, laying) down all day because he was so tired.
15. She was (lying, laying) the tablecloth on the picnic table when it began to rain.
16. He had (laid, lain)  all the desserts out before the students entered the room.
17. She has (laid, lain) on the couch from the moment she got home last night.
18. It's a good idea not to tell a (lie, lay).
19. (Your, You're) a wonderful class!
20. (Your, You're) work is always great!

Part Two.
Directions: Underline the appositive in the sentences below.
Example: My dad, a wonderful man who served in World War II, loved his country. (Note: The appositive can be removed from the sentence without changing the meaning, but it is used to add more detail and expand your sentence. In addition, the appositive could take the place of the subject in the sentence and still make sense, such as "A wonderful man who served in World War II loved his country.")
Note: The subject of the above sentence is the word "dad."

1. Maine, a state known for its lobsters and blueberries, is a favorite vacation spot.
2. I love visiting Cape Cod, a place with sandy beaches and salty air.
3. John, a barber from Boston, will be in town to demonstrate hair cutting.
4. Sue, my neighbor next door, will be over for a cup of coffee later today.
5. Have you noticed the car, a black Mustang, in the parking lot?

Now add appositives to the following sentences. Remember that you can choose which noun you will rename!

6. Simon won the race at the Boston Marathon.
7. Shaun was happy he had graduated form SCALE.
8. The book was her favorite.
9. Mya loved that movie!
10. Their house was remodeled last year.

Part Three.
Writing
Directions: Use any one of the sentences in Part Two (from 1 - 10) as the opening sentence to a short story. Remember to keep your sentences parallel, maintain your verb tenses, and decide on the point of view you will use! Write it in the space below and use the back of this paper if you need more room. You could also opt to write it in your notebook and print the finished copy below!


















Part Four.
Writing.
Directions: Use the following sentence as the opening of a persuasive paragraph. Remember to write at least three good supporting details that prove your topic sentence is the best viewpoint! Also, remember to brainstorm a few different openings--one of them could then become your closing sentence!

            Taking a summer vacation can be a good break from the routine of everyday life.















Part Five.
Phrases.
Directions: Circle the prepositional phrases in the sentences below. 
Example: The boys could not wait to go into the stadium for the game.
In the above example, there are two prepositional phrases: "into the stadium" and "for the game."

1. She completed the test in time.
2. The door opened into the classroom.
3. There were no more pencils in the jar.
4. At the beach, she found some seashells.
5. On the board, they saw the class agenda.


Now add phrases to the following sentences using one of the following prepositions to start:
in, outside, at, by, on, to, for, from, of, below, under, with
Example: The children were walking to school.
Example: There were many insects outside the car.
Special Note: Phrases do NOT contain verbs!

6. We were standing in line a long time ________________________________________________.
7. I did not notice her ________________________________________.
8. Were you waiting ________________________________________________?
9. The students were _________________________________.
10. Are you voting _________________________________________________?

Next, create your own sentences that contain prepositional phrases using the prepositions in bold print above. Create at least five effective sentences in the space below.








Part Six.
Anecdote.
Directions: Write a short story/anecdote about one of the following situations:

• a time when you had to help someone at work
• a moment when you realized something you had never known before
• a time when you heard a song and remembered something from your past
• a moment when you saw an old picture from your past that was important to you
• a time when you warned someone about something they should be aware of

Use the space below!





















Part Seven.
Visual Literacy

If you finish the above exercises, please take out your green visual literacy booklets, and continue working on them at your own pace. It would be great if you could look at the section on the timeline and answer all corresponding questions on this subject. Remember that the answers are provided in the back pages, but do not peek until all your work is complete! Good Luck! 

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Part Seven.
Writing.
Use one of the topics below to write an expository piece that provides information to the person who reads it. It should not include your opinion; it should just be one or two paragraphs filled with facts.

• how to make a particular food or dessert
• how to play a sport
• how to do a certain hobby 
• how to study effectively
• what to practice before taking the HiSET
• the background or history of a specific time or place (use the expository piece in a packet you received a few weeks ago that explained the history of the American flag as an example)