Week 19 Introductory phrases and clauses + more with

Week 19 Introductory phrases and clauses + more with
“My Girl” by The Temptations

Grammar Lesson: Introductory words (transitions & names) and Introductory clauses (dependent clauses) need commas after them IF they appear before the independent clause in the sentence. An independent clause will have a subject (normally a noun) and predicate (a verb) and will be a complete thought. Examples: Independent clause (complete sentence) Subject in blue, predicate in green, and completion of the thought is underlined. I like to listen to loud music. Introductory clauses (dependent clauses) (fragments) These will most likely begin with prepositions or adverbs such as: although, when, because, though, after, before, if, until, etc. Before you play that song, [understood you] please tell me the artist. Though I’ve never heard of him, I like his sound. Note: If these phrases come AFTER the independent clause, they do not need a comma. [Understood You] Please tell me the artist before you play that song. I like his sound though I’ve never heard of him. Introductory words/Transitions Bill, will you please play that song again? Furthermore, I would like a higher volume.

When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May.
#MentorSentenceMonday Link to song When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May. Why does “outside” have a comma after it? What is the independent clause in this sentence? What makes this a well-written sentence?

1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence.
#TransformItTuesday Link to song Well I guess you’d say that my girl makes me feel this way, even if it’s a cloudy day. Correct: Well, I guess you would say that my girl makes me feel this way even if it’s a cloudy day. Grammar Rule: You must add commas after introductory clauses and words IF they are in front of the independent clause. Compound: Well, I guess you would say that my girl makes me feel this way even if it’s a cloudy day, so please don’t take my sunshine away. 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, add a comma conjunction plus another COMPLETE sentence to the end of this corrected sentence to transform it into a compound/complex sentence.

#TestPrepThursday Whenever I’m feeling sad I go out and soak up the sunshine. However I should probably warn you that too much sun exposure can cause cancer. No change Add a comma after sad Add a comma after However Add a comma after sad and a comma after However D. Because “However” is an introductory word and “Whenever I’m feeling sad” is a introductory clause. All introductory words and clauses need a comma. Mr. Moody studies show a link between positive moods and sunshine, so get yourself outside! If you don’t get enough sunshine, feel down. No change Add a comma after between Add a comma after Mr. Moody and add a subject to “feel down” Add a comma after Mr. Moody and between C. Because “Mr. Moody” is an introductory word. “Feel down” is not a complete sentence. You can’t have an introductory clause paired with an incomplete sentence.

I’ve got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to song I’ve got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees. The month of May just walked in the door. Simile: the comparison of one thing to another thing of a different kind using like, as, or than to make the description more vivid. Personification: Giving inanimate objects human characteristics. 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

Week 20 Ways to combine sentences + more with
“Lampshades on Fire” by Modest Mouse

Grammar Lesson: To avoid run-on sentences, you must combine two independent clauses by using a comma conjunction (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So…FANBOYS) or a semicolon. You can also separate the independent clauses by using a period and starting a new sentence. Examples: Semi-colons If I knew how to play the guitar well, I would sign up for the talent show; that would be an amazing experience. Comma Conjunctions I am learning to play the guitar, but it is very hard for me to memorize the chords. I love listening to music, but I hate to dance. Note that you don’t need a comma when the conjunction isn’t followed by a complete sentence. I love listening to music and dancing.

Why do you need a comma after well?
#MentorSentenceMonday Link to Song Well, the lampshade was on fire; the room lit up, and we ran to the next town. Why do you think the writer chose to combine using a semicolon first then a comma conjunction? Why not repeat one twice? Imagine this sentence broken into 3 different sentences. How would it sound? What makes this a well-written sentence?

We pack up again, we head to the next place.
#TransformItTuesday Link to Song We pack up again, we head to the next place. Correct: We pack up again, and we head to the next place. Or… We pack up again; we head to the next place. Or… We pack up again. We head to the next place. Grammar Rule: “We pack up again” and “we head to the next place” are two independent clauses that must be combined using a semicolon, comma conjunction, or separated with a period to avoid run-on sentences. Compound/ Complex sentence example: Once we burn everything up, we pack and head to the next place. 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence by adding punctuation. 2. Next, rewrite this compound sentence to transform it into a complex sentence.

#TestPrepThursday Though a trip to Mars would mean never returning to Earth over 200,000 people have applied and submitted their application videos. No one knows if Mars One will be successful, but there’s something appealing about getting a fresh start on a new planet people will have a whole new world to mess up again. No Change Earth, over 200,000 people have applied, and submitted Earth over 200,000 people have applied and submitted Earth, over 200,000 people have applied and submitted 2. successful; but / new planet, people successful, but / new planet; people successful, but/ new planet, people D. Because the conjunction “and” doesn’t need a comma when it doesn’t combine two independent clauses, and “Though a trip..” is an introductory clause that needs a comma after it. 1. 2. C. Because you need to combine 3 complete sentences.

The lampshade is on fire (meaning from the song)
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to Song He is a party pooper who makes us think about why we should be responsible. The lampshade is on fire (meaning from the song) Metaphor: A non-literal representation of a way to vividly describe something. Or Extended Metaphor because the song uses this expression to represent destroying our Earth and burning up fossil fuels. Idiom: An expression whose meaning is not predictable based on the individual meanings of the words that make up the phrase. 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

Week 21 Parallel Structure + more with “One Love” by Bob Marley

Grammar Lesson: All things in a list must follow the same grammatical pattern to form parallel structure. If the list is combined into one sentence, each item must be separated by a comma. Examples: Parallel Structure: Music gives life to the soul. Dance offers movement to the heart. Instruments deliver sound to the mind. Parallel Structure Sentence: I love to try new instruments, play fresh music, and learn fancy chords. V adj N V adj N V adj N

#MentorSentenceMonday
Link to song Let’s get together; let’s feel alright. Why do you need a semicolon here? How are the words in this sentence parallel? What makes this a well-written sentence?

I hear the children crying, “One Heart," and
#TransformItTuesday Link to song I hear the children crying, “One Heart," and I saw the children write, “One Love!” Correct: I hear the children crying, “One Heart,” and I see the children writing, “One Love!” Grammar Rule: All word parts of the list must be parallel. Complex: When I’m out in the streets, I hear the children crying, “One Heart,” and I see the children write, “One Love!” 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, add a introductory clause in front of the corrected sentence to transform it into a compound/complex sentence.

#TestPrepThursday Peacebuilding has accelerated with modern technology social networking and telephones. Media can be used as both a negative force or a positive power. No Change modern technology, social networking, and telephones. modern technology, social networking, and cellphones. modern technology, social networking, and mobile telephones. 2. Add a comma before or Add a comma after or Change power to a noun D. Because you need to separate the list with commas and you must add an adjective to “telephones” to form a parallel sentence. 1. 2. A. Because the sentence is parallel with matching adjectives and nouns.

One heart. One love. One more thing.
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to song One heart. One love. One more thing. Repetition: Repeats the same word or phrase to make an idea clear and create unity throughout a piece of writing. Who has hurt all mankind just to save his own beliefs? Rhetorical Question: A question you ask without expecting an answer. A question to prove a point. 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones
Week 22 Colons and Dashes with “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones

Though technically interchangeable in most cases…
Grammar Lesson: Though technically interchangeable in most cases… use a colon (:) before a list use a dash (--) before a “wait for it, wait for it” explanation and as a SUPER comma when you want the pause to be dramatic. Examples: Dash Examples: There’s really only one thing I’m looking for in a good bass player—passion. The best thing I’ve learned from music –to reluctantly narrow it down– is discipline. Colon Example: The following skills are needed for bass players: desire to play, willingness to practice, and drive to succeed. Also notice the parallel structure in this list

Link to song You can’t always get what you want, but you can get what you need—which usually ends up being better. Why does the writer choose a dash instead of a comma? Why is there a comma needed before “but?” What makes this a well-written sentence?

#TransformItTuesday Link to song Here is a list of the things I want money fame and looking good. Correct: Here is a list of the things I want: money, fame, and good-looks. Grammar Rule: Use a colon before lists and separate lists with commas. Keep the list parallel. Complex: Since you are asking, here is a list of the things I want: money, fame, and good-looks. 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, add a introductory clause in front of the corrected sentence to transform it into a complex sentence.

#TestPrepThursday John prefers to talk rather than listen. When he was little, his mother used to constantly nag him to listen, she still does: but John just has too much to say. However studies show that listening—whether that be in your professional or personal life is the most important skill to learn. No Change listen—she still does—but listen, she still does but listen she still does, but 2. Add a comma after however Add a comma after however and add dash after life Add a dash after however B. Because this phrase must be separated from the main sentence since it can stand alone, and B is the only option that completely does that. 1. 2. C. Because you need a comma after introductory words, and “whether that be in your professional or personal life” needs to be separated from the main sentence.

At her feet was a footloose man
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to song At her feet was a footloose man Idiom: An expression whose meaning is not predictable based on the individual meanings of the words that make up the phrase. When you want something from someone, help that person get what he or she wants. Paradox: a statement that contradicts itself. 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
Week 23 Appositives + more with “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin

middle of the sentence:
Grammar Lesson: Appositives give more information about the subject of a sentence. If appositives are extra information that can be removed from the sentence, they are set aside by commas. Examples: Appositive in the middle of the sentence: Paul McCartney, the lead guitarist for the Beatles, is a legend. Appositive at the start of a sentence: A bold innovator, Paul McCartney started a new style of music.

Bobby McFerrin, a singer and song writer, tells us to not worry.
#MentorSentenceMonday Link to Song Bobby McFerrin, a singer and song writer, tells us to not worry. Why does the writer add in the phrase, “a singer and song writer”? Why is it set aside with commas? What makes this a well-written sentence?

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” a song with a happy beat is a classic.
#TransformItTuesday Link to Song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” a song with a happy beat is a classic. Correct: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” a song with a happy beat, is a classic. Grammar Rule: If appositives are extra information that can be removed from the sentence, they are set aside by commas. Simple: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is a classic song with a happy beat. 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, rewrite this sentence by transforming it into a simple sentence with NO appositive.

#TestPrepThursday C. Because “common symptoms of depression” is extra information that can be removed from the sentence—an appositive set aside by commas. You don’t need a comma conjunction in this sentence. She felt exhausted and anxious common symptoms of depression every time she overbooked herself. An experienced physician Dr. Smith recommend having a positive attitude and learning to say no to alleviate stress No Change and anxious common symptoms of depression, every and anxious, common symptoms of depression, every and, anxious common symptoms of depression, every 2. Add a comma after physician and before and Add a comma after physician Add a comma before and 1. 2. C. Because “An experienced physician” is an appositive at the start of the sentence giving more information about Dr. Smith. You don’t need a comma before “and” because you aren’t combing two sentences.

Like the birds that sing in the trees, don’t worry-- be happy.
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to Song Like the birds that sing in the trees, don’t worry-- be happy. Simile: the comparison of one thing to another thing of a different kind using like, as, or than to make the description more vivid. He’s such a Scrooge; he seems to want to be unhappy. Allusion: an expression designed to remind the reader of a prior knowledge from history, culture, or literature. *From A Christmas Carol 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

Week 24 Avoiding comma splices + more with
“Feel Good Inc. ” by Gorillaz

Incorrect use of commas:
Grammar Lesson: Commas should never be used to splice (join) together run-on sentences or compound sentence elements. Don’t use commas where they aren’t needed, or it will result in a comma splice. Examples: Correct use of commas: Furthermore, I would like a higher volume. Though I’ve never heard of him, I like his sound. I love listening to music, but I hate to dance. I love playing, singing, and drumming. Incorrect use of commas: Being in a band is fun, and cool. I’m in a band, you should try it.

Like the wind, love is free and forever.
#MentorSentenceMonday Link to Song (clean version) Like the wind, love is free and forever. Why is a comma needed here? Why isn’t a comma needed here? What makes this a well-written sentence?

The windmill is for the land, it will turn forever.
#TransformItTuesday Link to Song (clean version) The windmill is for the land, it will turn forever. Correct: The windmill is for the land, and it will turn forever. Grammar Rule: A comma cannot splice together a run-on sentence. Compound/Complex: Being earth-friendly, the windmill is for the land, and it will turn forever. 1. Transform this sentence into a correct compound sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, add an introductory clause in front of the corrected sentence to transform it into a compound/complex sentence.

#TestPrepThursday Interestingly, wind exists because the sun unevenly heats the Earth. Farmers once used windmills to grind grains, and pumping water. 1. No Change Interestingly, wind exists, because Interestingly wind exists because Interestingly wind exists because, 2. grains and pump water grains, and pump water grains and, pump water A. Because “Interestingly” is an introductory word and needs a comma after it. 2. B. Because you only use commas before conjunctions when you are combining two complete clauses. Also, you must keep a list parallel.

The city is breaking down on a camel’s back.
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to Song (clean version) The city is breaking down on a camel’s back. Metaphor: A non-literal representation of a way to vividly describe something. Don’t stop the ship. Get in; we are your captains. Watch us navigate. Word choice: Why does the writer choose these words? All of these words bring to mind the sea and sailing. 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

Week 25 Indefinite Pronouns + more with
“Everybody Dance Now” by C&C Music Factory

Both of them are in the band.
Grammar Lesson: Indefinite Pronouns are words which replace nouns that are indefinite or vague in number. These pronouns must match in number with the rest of the sentence. Always Singular Always Plural Sometimes Singular or Plural Anybody, anyone, anything, each, either, everybody, everything, neither, nobody, no one, somebody, someone Both, few, many, others, several All, any, more, most, some His, her Their, them You, yours Examples: Always Singular Everyone needs to bring his or her guitar to practice. Somebody left his or her mic last practice. Singular or Plural All of boys are great signers. Though they messed up the song, all is forgiven. Always Plural Both of them are in the band. Several of the girls like to sing.

Link to song Everybody needs to move his or her feet on the dance floor once in a while. Why isn’t a comma needed before the conjunction or? Why is “his or her” used instead of “their?” What makes this a well-written sentence?

#TransformItTuesday Link to song Everybody needs to get their butt out in the dance floor! Correct: Everybody needs to get his or her butt out on the dance floor. Grammar Rule: “Everybody” is singular therefore “their” must be changed to singular. Also, you can’t be “in” a dance floor, so the preposition must change to “on.” Compound: We are at prom, so everybody needs to get his or her butt out on the dance floor! 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, transform this simple sentence into a compound sentence.

#TestPrepThursday They give everybody tips on how to improve their health by dancing more. Few follow their advice though. No Change everybody tips on how to improve his or her them tips on how to improve his or her everyone tips on how to improve their 2. Few follow his or her Few follow them Not each follow their 1. B. Because “everybody” is singular, so you must use the singular “his or her.” 2. A. Because “few” is plural, so you must use the plural “their.”

I’m back with the bass; hear it snap!
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to song I’m back with the bass; hear it snap! Dancing carries away stress and delivers a replacement of fun. Hint: Two in one here! Alliteration: Repetition of letters or sounds at the beginning of words Onomatopoeia: A formation of a word that makes the sound it’s associated with. Personification: Giving inanimate objects human characteristics 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

Week 26 Ambiguous and Vague Pronoun References + more with
“All That She Wants” by Ace of Base

Grammar Lesson: Ambiguous and Vague Pronouns leave antecedents and the message of the sentence unclear or vague. Examples: Correct: The girl took her dog to the concert; the dog enjoyed giving everyone big wet kisses. Aaron and Larry became good friends after Larry got him tickets to the concert. Incorrect: The girl took her dog to the concert; she liked giving everyone big wet kisses. Aaron became good friends with Larry after he helped him get tickets to the concert.

Link to song Jenny and Jonas live a lonely life; he left her, and all that she wants is another baby. Why is “he” and “her” and “she” NOT vague in this sentence? Why do you need a semicolon here? What makes this a well-written sentence?

#TransformItTuesday Link to song He wants to be gone tomorrow she wants another boyfriend, but it didn’t work out. Correct: He wants to be gone tomorrow; she wants another boyfriend, but neither worked out. OR He wants to be gone tomorrow; she wants another boyfriend, but the boyfriend didn’t work out for her. Grammar Rule: It was unclear what didn’t fit well by using the ambiguous pronoun “it,” so this needed to be clarified. Compound/Complex: Since they broke up, he wants to be gone tomorrow; she wants another boyfriend, but neither worked out 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, transform this compound sentence into a compound /complex sentence.

#TestPrepThursday Ashley and Angie had rebound relationships, but the relationships didn’t work out for her. John and Jake Angie’s new boyfriends couldn’t live up to her demands, so he left. No Change They/her Ashley and Angie/Angie Everyone/her 2. John and Jake, Angie’s new boyfriends, / he John and Jake Angie’s new boyfriends / they John and Jake, Angie’s new boyfriends, / they C. Because “her” is ambiguous. We don’t know which girl it is referring to. 1. 2. D. Because “he” doesn’t fit with the plural “boyfriends.” Also, you need to set the appositive apart with commas.

She’s the hunter and you’re the fox
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to song She’s the hunter and you’re the fox I’m just laying on the beach and sunning on the shore. What sentence structure is this? Metaphor: A non-literal representation of a way to vividly describe something. Or Parallel structure: where all parts-of-speech match 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

“Fallin” by Alicia Keys
Week 27 Passive Voice + more with “Fallin” by Alicia Keys

Grammar Lesson: Passive Voice: Active Voice:
Even though Passive Voice is grammatically correct, it is not supposed to be used in most forms of writing (technical writing such as science experiments is an exception). The ACT and most English teachers will deduct points for passive voice. To avoid passive voice, make sure that the subject of the sentence preforms the action. Examples: Passive Voice: The tickets were bought by Aaron. Early entry passes were passed out by the promotion team. Active Voice: Aaron bought the tickets. The promotion team passed out early entry passes. Subject Subject Subject Subject

I keep falling in and out of love with you.
#MentorSentenceMonday Link to song I keep falling in and out of love with you. Who is the subject of the sentence and what is the action? Why don’t you need a comma before this “and?” What makes this a well-written sentence?

Mixed emotions’ were caused by being in love.
#TransformItTuesday Link to song Mixed emotions’ were caused by being in love. Correct: Being in love causes mixed emotions. Grammar Rule: Avoid writing in passive voice by putting the subject in front of the action. “Emotions” is plural, not possessive. Compound: Being in love causes mixed emotions, so you should be prepared for that. 1. Transform this sentence into an active voice sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, transform this simple sentence into a compound sentence.

For centuries, people have pondered the phenomenon of falling in love.
#TestPrepThursday No Change people has pondered the phenomenon of falling in love the phenomenon of falling in love has been pondered by people. the phenomenon of falling in love have been pondered by people. 2. Researchers thought that falling in love was associated with only positive thoughts. Falling in love was thought of by researchers as associated with only positive thoughts. Researchers’ thought that falling in love was associated with only positive thoughts. A. Because “people” is the subject, and they are the ones doing the action “ponder.” For centuries, people have pondered the phenomenon of falling in love. Falling in love was thought of as being associated with only positive thoughts by researchers. 1. 2. B. Because “Researchers” are the ones doing the action “thinking.”

I have fallen a million miles in love with you
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to song I have fallen a million miles in love with you That moment when you realize you are loving the right person at the wrong time. Hyperbole: An exaggerated claim not meant to be taken literally. Irony: something that happens that is the opposite of what is expected or ends in a humorous outcome. 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

Week 28 Verb Tenses + more with “Shy Guy” by Diana King

Aaron predicts that Larry will be asked to preform again.
Grammar Lesson: You must not shift verb tenses in sentences unless the shift is necessary for the meaning of the sentence. Examples: Incorrect They played at the venue all night then drive home. The concert has been sold out, and the stage is set up. Correct They played at the venue all night then drove home. The concert has been sold out, and the stage has been set up. Past Past Present Past Past Perfect Past Perfect Present Past Perfect *Notice that this sentence shifts verb tenses to make the meaning clear which is allowed. Aaron predicts that Larry will be asked to preform again. Present Future

I don’t want a fly guy; I just want a shy guy.
#MentorSentenceMonday Link to song I don’t want a fly guy; I just want a shy guy. How is this sentence parallel? Label the matching parts of speech. Locate all of the verbs. What tense are they? What makes this a well-written sentence?

#TransformItTuesday Link to song I need a shy guy he was the only kind of guy I want. Correct: I need a shy guy; he is the only kind of guy I want. Grammar Rule: Don’t shift verb tenses. Don’t use run-on sentences. Compound/Complex: Since I’m introverted, I need a shy guy; he is the only kind of guy I want. 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, transform this compound sentence into a compound/complex.

#TestPrepThursday Many people consider shyness a weakness, but those people needed to ponder the strengths of shyness. Researchers find one benefit of being shy is that meekness made you approachable. 1. No Change weakness but those people need to ponder weakness, but those people need to ponder weakness, but those people need be pondering 2. find /makes finds /makes finds / make C. Because “consider” is present tense so “needed” needs to be too. The comma combines two complete sentences 2. B. Because “find” is present tense so “made” must be also.

#FiguresOfSpeechFriday
Link to song Being is shy is like a crab in a shell. Everyone thinks the crab would be happier outside its shell, but no one realizes that the crab is in there happily admiring its pearl. She shyest guy in the group was the only one to speak up against the bully. Analogy: This is to ____as that is to ______. A lengthy explanation in which one thing is compared to another. Many times analogies use similes and metaphors. Irony: something that happens or is said that is the opposite of what is expected or ends in a humorous outcome. 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

“I’ve Been Everywhere Man” by Johnny Cash
Week 29 Irregular Verbs + more with “I’ve Been Everywhere Man” by Johnny Cash

Grammar Lesson: We had already begun playing when the rain started.
You must use the perfect tense of irregular verbs when you use the words “have, has, had, or other forms of be” with them. Below are just 5 of MANY irregular verbs. See a larger list here: Link or listen to this teacher’s rap: Link Present tense Past Tense Perfect tense (add have, has, had, forms of be) Begin Began Begun Choose Chose Chosen Be Was/were Been Eat Ate Eaten See Saw Seen Examples: We had already begun playing when the rain started. To be seen more, we need to advertise our band. He has chosen a new drum set to buy.

Link to song Man, I’ve been everywhere including: Reno, Chicago, Fargo, and Minnesota. Locate the verb “been” Why is perfect tense used here? Why do you need a colon before “Reno…etc.” Why do you need a comma after “man?” What makes this a well-written sentence?

#TransformItTuesday Link to song I just seen the Grand Canyon for the first time, it was so beautiful that I begun to cry. Correct: I just saw the Grand Canyon for the first time, and it was so beautiful that I began to cry. Grammar Rule: saw=simple past began=simple past Compound/ Complex: By saving extra money for a travel fund, I just saw the Grand Canyon for the first time, and it was so beautiful that I began to cry. 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, transform this simple sentence into a compound/complex sentence.

#TestPrepThursday I have seen a lot of the world because I began traveling when I was young. Though I haven’t brought back many tangible souvenirs, I have a mind full of memories and lessons that can’t be forgot. 1. A. Because you use “seen” with “have” and the simple past “began” because there is no form of be for that verb. No Change have saw / begun saw/ begun have seen/ begun 2. broughten/ forgotten bring/forgotten brought/ forgotten 2. D. Because both irregular verbs have a form of be with them so you must use the perfect tense. Broughten isn’t a word.

I’ve traveled every road in this land three times around.
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to song I’ve traveled every road in this land three times around. You can afford to go anywhere, but you can’t afford to go everywhere. Hyperbole: An exaggerated claim not meant to be taken literally Paradox: a statement that contradicts itself 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

Week 30 Subject Verb Agreement + more with
“1, 2 Step” by Ciara & Missy Elliott

Separated Subjects and Verbs
Grammar Lesson: Subjects and verbs must match so as to have correct subject verb agreement. This rule may become tricky when using collective nouns, compound subjects, and separated subjects and verbs. Examples: Compound Subjects The army troupe and navy generals are getting a free concert. The band and singers see how hard they work. Separated Subjects and Verbs The delivery of this month’s music magazine has been the highlight of my day. The bulk of the writing in the magazine is about new music technology. Collective Nouns The army troupe is getting a free concert. The band sees how hard they work. They He Trick: When in doubt, replace a singular noun with “he” and a plural noun with “they” to test out the verb choice.

Link to song The dance troupe is preforming for you and me today. Why is the singular “is” used with “dance troupe?” Why do you use the word “me” instead of “I?” What makes this a well-written sentence?

The jazz band, and everyone else knows about the dance.
#TransformItTuesday Link to song The jazz band, and everyone else knows about the dance. Correct: The jazz band and everyone else know about the dance. Grammar Rule: Compound subject = “they” know. The comma isn’t needed and is therefore a comma splice. Complex: Because it is on social media, the jazz band and everyone else know about the dance. 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, transform this simple sentence into a complex sentence.

#TestPrepThursday The researching team claim that those without rhythm have malfunctioning oscillators in their brains. The delivery of this information has helped those who were embarrassed by not being able to dance. 1. D. “Team” = singular “claims” = singular Their is the correct positive form. No Change claims/there claim/ his or her claims/ their 2. information have information, has information, have 2. “delivery” =singular / has = singular a comma would create a comma splice

I shake it like jello #FiguresOfSpeechFriday
Link to song I shake it like jello This beat is a river running through my chest Simile: the comparison of one thing to another thing of a different kind using like, as, or than to make the description more vivid. Metaphor: A non-literal representation of a way to vividly describe something. 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

“Ready or Not” by Fugees
Week 31 Adverbs + more with “Ready or Not” by Fugees

Grammar Lesson: When adverbs are used to modify verbs, they will end in –ly. If you want an adverb to say “good,” you must use “well.” Examples: Correct Adverb Use He can play the banjo really well. His hands move so quickly that I can’t keep up. Incorrect Adverb Use He can play the banjo really good. His hands move so quick that I can’t keep up.

You can’t hide because I’m going to find you and take you back slowly.
#MentorSentenceMonday Link to clean version You can’t hide because I’m going to find you and take you back slowly. Why don’t you need a comma before “and?” Find the adverbs and the verbs they modify in this sentence. What makes this a well-written sentence?

#TransformItTuesday Link to clean version Go anywhere you go quick, because you can’t hide good enough for me not to find you. Correct: Go anywhere you go quickly because you can’t hide well enough for me not to find you. Grammar Rule: go=verb/quickly= adverb, hide= verb/ well= adverb. “Because” doesn’t need a comma since this dependent phrase isn’t at the start of the sentence. Compound/Complex: I’m giving you a head start, so go anywhere you go quickly because you can’t hide well enough for me not to find you. 1. Transform this sentence into a correct sentence. 2. After correcting the sentence, transform this complex sentence into a compound/complex sentence.

#TestPrepThursday In order hide good you need to precisely follow all of the witness protection rules. For example entire families must thoroughly live out their new identities. 1. No Change In order to hide good, you In order to hide well, you In order to hide well you 2. For example / thoroughly/ there For example,/ thorough / their For example,/ thoroughly/ their C. “hide”= verb, “well” = adverb. Also, you need a comma after introductory clauses. 2. D. “live” = verb “thoroughly” = adverb. You need a comma after transition words. “Their” is the correct form.

Those who can relate know the world isn’t cake.
#FiguresOfSpeechFriday Link to clean version Those who can relate know the world isn’t cake. I play my enemies like a game of chess. Metaphor: A non-literal representation of a way to vividly describe something. Simile: the comparison of one thing to another thing of a different kind using like, as, or than to make the description more vivid. 1. Decide which figure of speech is being used in each clause. 2. Decipher the deeper meaning of each sentence.

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