1. Vocabulary Workshop Word
Monday
Bell Ringer:
Vocabulary Workshop Word
Immense pg. 15

2. would ashleys presence disterb chauncey (6)
Would Ashley’s presence disturb Chauncey?
the hairy mongrel had mangy fur he smell awul (6)
The hairy mongrel had mangy fur. He smelled awful.

3. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r

4. porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market
margin
worth
purchase
kernel
perhaps
ignore
concern
attorney
barge
detergent
corridor
ornament
artistic
particle
nervous
trustworthy
versatile
particular
porcelain
carbohydrate

5. Independent and Dependent Clauses
Grammar
Independent and Dependent Clauses

6. Independent & Dependent Clauses
Before she could stammer a reply, the lights went out.
The lights went out is an independent clause and Before she could stammer a reply is a dependent clause, or subordinate clause.

7. Independent & Dependent Clauses
An independent clause has a subject and verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

8. Independent & Dependent Clauses
In the following sentences, the independent clause is underlined once; the dependent clause is underlined twice. The dependent clause is followed by a comma when it comes before the independent clause.

9. Independent & Dependent Clauses
Lucinda’s relatives were in a makeshift boat before they reached America.
Before they reached America, Lucinda’s relatives were in a makeshift boat.

10. Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause?
Before the U.S. Coast Guard cutter towed them.
dependent clause
The perilous journey lasted two days.
independent clause

11. Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause?
Lucinda’s family moved to West New York, New Jersey.
independent clause
If the dog has not been found.
dependent clause

12. Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause?
Whenever she heard a Spanish song.
dependent clause
Since she lived in an apartment building.

13. Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause?
Some homes had cement lawns and paved driveways.
independent clause
It was all too confusing.

14. Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause?
Although her brother made friends quickly.
dependent clause
Lucinda’s parents found jobs immediately.
independent clause

15. Independent & Dependent Clauses Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice.
Aaron gave his dog a bath, although he didn’t feel like it.
Because Mae was shy, she hated oral presentations.

16. Independent & Dependent Clauses Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice.
Since New York was such a big city, many people didn’t know each other.
She loved her dog, although it was dirty.

17. Independent & Dependent Clauses Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice.
If she didn’t take care of the dog, no one else would.

18. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r

19. porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market
margin
worth
purchase
kernel
perhaps
ignore
concern
attorney
barge
detergent
corridor
ornament
artistic
particle
nervous
trustworthy
versatile
particular
porcelain
carbohydrate

20. Vocabulary Workshop Word
Tuesday
Bell Ringer:
Vocabulary Workshop Word
inept pg. 15

21. Independent and Dependent Clauses
Grammar
Independent and Dependent Clauses

22. lucinda was nervus about leeving chauncey alone (5)
Lucinda was nervous about leaving Chauncey alone.
the dog knocked over the box of detergint but, it didnt spill (5)
The dog knocked over the box of detergent, but it didn’t spill.

23. Independent & Dependent Clauses
An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if.

24. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r

25. porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market
margin
worth
purchase
kernel
perhaps
ignore
concern
attorney
barge
detergent
corridor
ornament
artistic
particle
nervous
trustworthy
versatile
particular
porcelain
carbohydrate

26. Vocabulary Workshop Word
Wednesday
Bell Ringer:
Vocabulary Workshop Word
ingenious pg. 15

27. Independent and Dependent Clauses
Grammar
Independent and Dependent Clauses

28. every one stood in the coridor. After the power went out (5)
Everyone stood in the corridor after the power went out.
ashleys mother is a attorny she is often away (7)
Ashley’s mother is an attorney. She is often away.

29. Independent & Dependent Clauses
An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if.

30. Independent & Dependent Clauses
Writing sentences with independent and dependent clauses will make students’ writing more interesting and informative.
Review something you have written to see if you can improve it by adding dependent clauses to independent clauses.

31. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r

32. porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market
margin
worth
purchase
kernel
perhaps
ignore
concern
attorney
barge
detergent
corridor
ornament
artistic
particle
nervous
trustworthy
versatile
particular
porcelain
carbohydrate

33. Vocabulary Workshop Word
Thursday
Bell Ringer:
Vocabulary Workshop Word
instantaneous pg. 16

34. Independent and Dependent Clauses
Grammar
Independent and Dependent Clauses

35. before she find chauncey. Lucinda didnt think about dogs(6)
Before she found Chauncey, Lucinda didn’t think about dogs.
jacks Mother asked he too take the dog for a walk (6)
Jack’s mother asked him to take the dog for a walk.

36. Independent & Dependent Clauses
An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if.

37. Independent & Dependent Clauses
Test Tip:
Dependent clauses begin with words such as after, although, as, because, before, if, since, though, unless, until, when, whether, and while.

38. Independent & Dependent Clauses
Do not confuse dependent clauses with complete sentences.
Dependent clause: Because he was running late.
Sentence: He missed the bus because he was running late.

39. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r

40. porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market
margin
worth
purchase
kernel
perhaps
ignore
concern
attorney
barge
detergent
corridor
ornament
artistic
particle
nervous
trustworthy
versatile
particular
porcelain
carbohydrate

41. Vocabulary Workshop Word
Friday
Bell Ringer:
Vocabulary Workshop Word
irk pg. 16

42. Independent and Dependent Clauses
Grammar
Independent and Dependent Clauses

43. lucinda could see her Grandmothers frontporch (5)
coyotes and foxs belong to the same familee as dog’s
Coyotes and foxes belong to the same family as dogs.

44. Independent & Dependent Clauses
An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if.

45. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r

46. porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market
margin
worth
purchase
kernel
perhaps
ignore
concern
attorney
barge
detergent
corridor
ornament
artistic
particle
nervous
trustworthy
versatile
particular
porcelain
carbohydrate