1. Language
A. Exploring Language

2. Language A. Exploring Language
1.Synonyms: words that have similar meaning.
Start : begin help: support
Antonyms: words with opposite meanings.
Dislike ≠like disrespect ≠ respect
Team : baseball gang : crime
Gangs are involved in crime
Robert : Bob name: nickname

3. Pronouns and possessive Adjectives
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.
Pronouns are useful when you do not want to repeat a noun in a sentence.

4. 1. Subject pronouns:
Subject pronouns take the place of the subject in a sentence.
Example:
Urban Angels have many activities.
They have many activities.
Subject
Subject pronoun

5. Subject pronouns include:he
she
they we it
you
Example: you can become an Urban angel.

6. 2. Object pronouns: They take the place of an object.
Objects usually come after the verb.
Object pronouns also come after prepositions like for, to, and from.
Example:
Urban Angels like to help people.
Urban Angels teach them about safety.
object
Object pronoun

7. Object pronouns include:me
you
her
him it us
them
The Urban Angels program needs support. The new York City government helps pay for it.
Object pronoun

8. Possessive Adjectives:
They are like pronouns.
They show possession or ownership.
They always come before a noun.
Example: Urban Angels help out in their
community.
noun
My goal is to be a fashion designer. goal is to be a fashion designer.

9. Possessive Adjectives:
Possessive adjectives include: my
your
his
her
its
our
their
Kelly is not an Urban Angel, but her friend is.

10. Style: Writing a personal Letter
People write personal letters to their friends and family members.
The 5 parts of a letter:
Date:
Write the date on the top right.
Message:
Write your message in paragraphs.
Signature:
Write your name after the closing.
Greetings:
Begin with “Dear” and the person’s name.
Closing:
End your letter with “Sincerely”
“Best wishes”
“Love”

11. Example: The message Best wishes, Greeting Date 12 / 12 / 2009
Dear Sally,
The message
Closing
Best wishes,
Cindy White
Signature