Week 7 Recap & Suggested Assignments

IN REVIEW:

~~GRAMMAR~~

What a great job you all did with the sentences today.  Truly (hey - ly opener!!) I am in awe of you.

Our sentence this week is:  Compound, Imperative, S-Vt-DO

EEL MODEL SENTENCE:  John, preach the Gospel, and Paul, love the poor.

Again, remember that when a sentence changes to the imperative purpose 2 of the verb attributes change.  1st the verb changes to 2nd person (implied "YOU") and the verb mood changes to imperative (command/request).

We also looked at the differences of a noun of direct address (used to call upon a person and set off by comma) and the appositive (directly follows another noun or pronoun & explains or identifies it).  In diagramming the noun of direct address sits on a line above the the main diagram and the appositive sits right next to the noun it follows in parentheses. 

Today, we discussed the AWESOME ADVERB!

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By answering the adverb questions (How?When?Where?Why?To What Extent?, How often?, How much?, Under what conditions?), we are able to identify adverbs in sentences.

Types of adverbs:
Simple: Express meaning w/out adding a suffix (pull hard - hard modifies the verb)
Flexional: an adjective + ly
Negatives: no, not, none, never
Affirmatives: yes, certainly, doubtless...

Today, we learned that many adjectives can be converted into an adverb, simply by adding "ly" at the end:

soft + ly = softly
harsh + ly = harshly

What's cool is that you've already been practicing using those flexional adverbs ("ly" words) when you write your IEW compositions! How brilliant are YOU? :)

We also briefly talked about adverbial phrases and clauses. If you memorize the definition of each term and can identify a subject and a verb, then you will be able to properly distinguish between the two.  This will help you know where to put them on the diagram line.

Phrasal: adverbial phrase used in a sentence as a single adverb (The music was played for our enjoyment.  for our enjoyment answers the question why the music was played.)

Clausal: an adverbial clause is a dependent clause acting as a single adverb (She looked as if she needed a rest.  as if she needed a rest answers the question how she looked.  Before we leave, (you) cancel the mail.  before we leave answers the question when to cancel the mail)

Below are some diagramming forms for those compound subjects & compound verb

PARENT CORNER:

Just a reminder of the corresponding OMT lessons listed in your EEL guide.  There are some great lessons that give good explanations for the the phrases & clauses.  

~~WRITING~~

Fabulous job on your papers!  Love all the stylistic techniques you are using keep it up.  

This week we are transitioning from the story sequence chart to the critique model.  As we discussed in class the only change is that we add an introductory paragraph and a conclusion.  In class we did note taking for the introduction, characters, & plot (lesson 13 Ancient History Based Writing Lessons).

SUGGESTED ASSIGNMENTS:

~~GRAMMAR~~

Mastery Charts to be completed:

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Review all previous charts working towards mastery (especially E with nouns)

Corresponding OMT Lessons 4, 18-21

GRAMMAR CHALLENGE:  Verbally recite the questions an adverb answers. Sweet treat reward

GRAMMAR CHALLENGE #2:  Diagram week 7 sentences.     5 points

~~WRITING~~

1.  Cut out and learn lesson 5 Vocab

This week you will be drafting your 1st 3 paragraphs from the notes we took in class.

  

PARENTS & STUDENTS - read sample critique listed on p 102 as well as samples in TWSS p 69, 70 & 71.  This is a difficult paper to write.  Seeing a "model" will help them to know how to write their paper.

   (sample schedule)

WEDNESDAY

Review notes from class and the critique model - draft 1st paragraph.  Remember to include information listed on the critique model.  

THURSDAY

Review notes from class and the critique modes - draft 2nd paragraph. Again, be sure to include information listed on the critique model.

FRIDAY

Review notes from class and  the critique models - draft 3rd paragraph. (same as above)

MONDAY

Highlight all verbs in 1 color & all nouns in another color.  Brainstorm strong action verbs, quality adjectives etc

Bring in your drafts & brainstorming notes to class on Tuesday.  We'll note-take on the last 2 paragraphs and work on revising & editing you drafts. :)

Parent Corner:
Please don't feel like you have to do all 3 paragraphs this week.  I would suggest that you do have them note-take paragraphs for the practice.  Maybe have them draft all paragraphs, but only do a final on 1 or 2?  Remember, you are the teacher so set an appropriate goal!