1. NOVEMBER 2, 2015 TROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2015 Module 3 Openers

2. Ch-ch-ch-changes Think back to when you were a 5 th grader. Write about ways that you have changed since then. These shouldn’t be physical changes, but rather growth to your personality and character. What brought about those changes? 11/2

3. Verbals & Verb Phrases 11/3

4. Verbals and Verbal Phrases L.U. Log into my.hrw.com  Go to Student Resources  Select Level-Up Tutorials Select Conventions on the drop-down menu Choose Verbals and Verbal Phrases tutorial Write down the questions, answers, and explanation for each of the following slide activities: 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, and 23 11/3

5. No opener 11/4

6. Transitions Directions: Copy each sentence and choose the best transitions from the choices in parentheses. Make sure you underline the transition you chose in your sentence. Pay attention to punctuation in addition to meaning. 1. I would like to see you tomorrow, (so/ however/ again) let’s have lunch together. 2. My sister loves to eat, (finally/ moreover/ but) I don’t care much about food. 3. That restaurant is awful. Yesterday, (and/ for example/ however), I found a bug in my soup. 4. She felt exhausted; (therefore/ nevertheless/ whereas), she took a nap. 5. He expected to do well on the test, (and then/ in brief/ for) he had studied diligently. 6. John eats five big meals a day; (as a result/ despite this/ hence), he never gains weight. 7. Josephine ate too fast. (Consequently/ Likewise/ In contrast), she had indigestion. 8. I was watching the game; (furthermore/ meanwhile/ first), the soup boiled over. 9. The music’s too loud. (Besides/ In fact/ Although), it’s making the windows rattle. 10. This morning, I will be in Dayton. (In effect/ Above all/ Later), I will be in Xenia. 11/5

7. Infinitives practice Textbook p. 228 Directions: Identify the infinitive phrase in each sentence and tell whether it is being used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. DO NOT confuse an infinitive with a prepositional phrase beginning with to!  Example: 1) To hurl – used as a noun (subject of the sentence) 11/6

8. Sensory details Rewrite each sentence by adding a sensory detail for the sense given in parenthesis. 1. The Botanical Gardens contained plants from all over the world. (sense: smell) 2. The cat jumped into my lap. (sense: touch) 3. Tanisha filled a glass with ice and poured root beer over it. (sense: hearing) 4. The baby elephants followed their mother into the ring. (sense: sight ) 5. Dave and Sam took their seats in the movie theater. (sense: taste) 11/9

9. S/V agreement practice Directions: Rewrite each sentence so that the subject of the sentence agrees with the verb. Remember, singular subjects require singular verbs, and plural subjects require plural verb forms. Underline the correct form of the verb. 1. Clowns and fools, as well as heroes, (appear, appears) in many of Shakespeare's plays. 2. Either the plaintiff or the defendant (has, have) changed his mind about the suit. 3. Neither the President nor his family members (was, were) safe. 4. The cook and housekeeper (is, are) paid a larger salary than the gardener because of the extra requirements of their job. 5. Rain, snow, or fog (is, are) hazardous to beginning drivers. 11/10

10. No opener – Veteran’s Day 11/11

11. Subjunctive mood review List the three things you know about subjunctive mood: Expresses a wish or desire Occurs in subordinate noun clauses beginning with that (or implied that) Present plural verb (no “s”) Rewrite the sentences using the correct verb. 1. Victor suggested that I (gets / got / get) more exercise. 2. They demanded that we (listen / listens / listened) carefully. 3. I recommend that she (look / looks / to look) for a job that isn’t so stressful. 4. Nina asked that we (not disturb / did not disturb / are not disturb) her. 5. The weather reporter said it was advisable that we (be taking / take / took) an umbrella today. 11/12

12. Shifts in Voice and Mood Part I Textbook p. 246 Take notes on information about shifts in voice 11/13

13. Shifts in Voice and Mood Part II Textbook p. 246 Complete “Practice and Apply”  Directions: Write each item correctly by fixing the inappropriate shift in verb voice or mood.  Example: When Liam turned eighteen, he filled out a voter registration form. (switched from passive to active voice) 11/16

14. Shifts in Voice and Mood Part II Answers P. 246 1. When Liam turned eighteen, he filled out a voter registration form. (switched from passive to active voice) 2. Lil chose classes after her mom made some suggestions. (switched from passive to active voice) 3. Watch less TV and tutor young children instead. (imperative mood – gives a command) 4. Niki volunteers at a retirement home and learns many valuable skills. (indicative mood – makes a statement) 11/16

15. Analyze Ideas in Media Textbook p. 265 Write a brief definition for the following terms:  Target audience  Persuasive techniques  Visual elements  Sound elements 11/17

16. Analyze Diverse Media Textbook p. 267 Explain how the following terms are used in printed public service announcements:  Statistics  Graphics  Color 11/18

17. Infinitives Review Review: An infinitive is a verb form that usually begins with the word to and functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Do not confuse it with a prepositional phrase! Directions: Revise each sentence below so that it uses an infinitive phrase. 1. Cindy drove to Tilly’s after school buying a new sweater that was on sale. 2. The gorilla tried desperately to be escaping from the zoo. 3. Sergio walked to his house before practice eating his favorite snack. 4. The teen attempted stealthily to be sneaking out of his house. 11/19

18. Infinitives Review Answers… 1. Cindy drove to Tilly’s after school to buy a new sweater that was on sale. 2. The gorilla tried desperately to escape from the zoo. 3. Sergio walked to his house before practice to eat his favorite snack. 4. The teen attempted stealthily to sneak out of his house. 11/19

19. PSA Analysis Instructions After logging in to your computer, open up Google Chrome and go to Underwood’s webpage. Go all the way to the RIGHT of the page. Underneath the INTERNET RESOURCES title, click on the PSA’s link. You will be watching the following PSA’s:  Anti-bullying  Gun Safety  Recycling  Texting and Driving Prevention You and your group members should watch each PSA through one time before filling out your worksheet. Once you begin filling out your worksheet, you may watch the PSA’s as many more times as needed to find the evidence to support your response. 11/19

20. No opener – Common Assessment #3 Today 11/20

21. When you evaluate an author’s conclusions, it’s important to consider the reasoning, or logic, that links his or her ideas. You need to evaluate the author’s reasoning to see if it is valid. Two of the most commonly used methods of reasoning are DEDUCTIVE and INDUCTIVE reasoning. Copy the definitions and charts for DEDUCTIVE and INDUCTIVE reasoning on page 258 of your textbook. Deductive vs. inductive reasoning 11/30

22. No opener – Sub Day 12/1

23. Deductive vs. inductive reasoning cont. Deductive reasoning = when a person uses a general principle to form a conclusion about a particular situation or problem All even numbers are divisible by 2 28 is even Therefore 28 is divisible by 2 3,6,9,12,15, The next term is going to be 18 An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Joe ate an apple every day. Dr. Dre stayed away. 1/26

24. Deductive vs. inductive reasoning cont. Inductive reasoning = when a person uses specific observations or examples to arrive at a general conclusion or statement My health teacher is skinny My last health teacher was skinny All health teachers are skinny Jimmy got bitten by a dog. Jimmy is now scared of all dogs. 1/26

25. Deductive vs. inductive reasoning cont. 1. All speeders will be slapped. Jimmy sped. Jimmy got slapped. 2. Two episodes of The Big Bang Theory made me laugh and laugh. Therefore, The Big Bang Theory is always funny. 3. My soda had a roach in it. All soda has roaches. 4. All apples are fruits, all fruits grow on trees; therefore, all apples grow on trees. 5. Dancers are thin and tall. Jenny is a dancer. Jenny is thin and tall. 1/26 deductive inductive deductive

26. Revising & editing Based on the context, what is the meaning of the domain specific word complement in the following sentence? 1. When Mr. Simpson asked me to find the complement of a 30 degree angle, I subtracted 30 from 90. A. a pleasant or admiring remark B. a positive evaluation of an effort C. a quantity required to make something whole D. a color that goes well with a different color that has been specified 1/28

27. Revising & editing cont. They easily learn tricks that entertain their owners. 2. How could the sentence be rewritten to correctly use an infinitive as a noun? A. They to easily learn tricks that entertain their owners. B. They easily learn to do tricks that entertain their owners. C. They easily learn tricks to do that entertain their owners. D. They easily to learn tricks that entertain their owners.

28. Revising & editing cont. I turned to him to hush him and held a finger to my lips as a motion to be quiet. 3. In this sentence, which infinitive functions as an adverb? A. to him B. to hush him C. to my lips D. to be quiet

29. Revising & editing cont. 4. Which of these sentences contains an incorrect shift from active to passive voice? A. Zippy could play fetch, but even simple tricks such as "shake" or "speak" could not be done. B. I had just watched a television program about training animals. C. The process did not look too complicated. D. I even wondered why Sue was having so much trouble.

30. Revising & editing cont. "Zippy, I would like you to come here now!" I shouted. 5. How should this sentence be rewritten to change it from indicative to imperative mood? A. "Zippy, come here now!" I shouted. B. "Zippy," I shouted, "I would like you to come here now!" C. "Zippy, it would be best if you came here now," I shouted. D. "Zippy," I shouted, "I would like you to come here now, please."

31. Elements of an Argument Take notes on the Level-Up Tutorial entitled “Elements of an Argument” 1/30

32. Gut responses Driving age – should it remain at 16 or be raised? Why? Drinking age – should it remain at 21 or be lowered? Why? Juveniles – should juveniles who commit violent crimes be tried as adults? No or yes? Why? JOURNALS WILL BE COLLECTED TOMORROW, 2/3. 2/2