October 15 and 16, 2024 Skills

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.
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Bonus: Can you find an example of onomatopoeia in the story above?


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