Warm Up Grammar: What do you already know? What is a phrase? What is an independent clause? What is a dependent clause? How can you tell the difference between a phrase and clause?

Phrases A phrase is a word group that works as a single part of speech  Ex: will be playing (verb phrase)  Ex: the girl with the pink hair (noun phrase)  Ex: over the fence (prepositional phrase) Phrases do NOT contain a verb and its subject  Has been sitting [verb phrase, no subject]

Practice: Phrase or Not a Phrase? was thinking if she really understands with Britney and Me since Britney lost will be losing after the kids left inside the house as the judge decides

Clauses A clause, like a phrase, is a group of related words used together as part of a sentence. BUT clause DO contain a subject and verb (phrases do not) Ex: We had our final before February. (A phrase because it does not have a subject or a verb) Ex: Although our final is coming up quickly, I feel very prepared. (A clause because it contains a subject and verb)

Clauses All clauses have a subject and verb, but not all of them express a complete thought. If it does express a complete thought it is called an independent clause.

Independent Clauses Definition: An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand by itself. The outfielders were missing easy fly balls. The infielders were throwing wildly.

Independent Clauses You can combine two independent clauses into a single sentence by using a conjunction (but, or not, for, and yet) Should we go for a walk, or is it too cold outside?

Subordinate Clauses A subordinate (or dependent) clause does NOT express a complete thought and cannot stand by itself. Ex: that many students are eligible for scholarships because no students have applied for them

Practices: Independent or Dependent Clause? Anne, who enjoys watching baseball, is a loyal fan of the LA Dodgers. The burglar easily picked the lock; next, he carefully cut the wires to the alarm system. Mr. Guidetti always waves to us whenever we pass him in the hallway. Heidi sang ten songs, but the audience wanted more.

“The Alien”: Step One One the sheet of paper I have given you, draw your version of what you think an alien from outer space would look like. This doesn’t require artistic talent. Do the best you can.

“The Alien”: Step Two On another sheet of paper, write directions for drawing the alien you have created. Yes, it must be on a separate piece of paper. Put your name on the back of both pieces of paper

“The Alien”: Step Three We will exchange directions for drawing an alien someone else has created. Please draw the alien, but don’t ask for the creator’s help or for help from other students.

“The Alien”: Step Four When you finish your drawing, take it to the student who created it and ask to see the original she or he created.

“The Alien”: Step Five – Important! Consider these questions and discuss them: For the reader/draw-er: You were the “reader” and a “drawer” for this activity. What kind of information would have helped you do a better job with the drawing you had to make? For the creator: Looking back on the directions you made, as you created your directions, what do you now think you might have done better to make it easier to follow? In other words, what kind of information do you think your reader needs from you as a writer?

Homework Grammar Practice: –Ex. 1 on page 88 –Ex. 1 on page 126 –Bring vocabulary and independent reading books on Friday.

Important Dates (Write them down!) Grammar Quiz (Phrases and Clauses) on Tuesday, 1/15 Vocabulary Test 12 on Friday, 1/18 Independent reading project and pages on Friday, 1/18 Grammar Final on Friday, 1/25 Final Journal Check on Monday, 1/28 Essay and Vocab. Final during Finals Week (Jan )