1. Thursday, September 17th and 18th American Literature
Standard 2 & 3
Grammar
Notes and Practice
Theme: Fear
Read and annotate “The Complexity of Fear” and answer the questions in complete sentences. Use the RAD Strategy.
Vocabulary Practice

2. Grammar - First, you have to know these terms:
✓ Independent clause: a clause that expresses a complete thought.➞Monica walked on the grass. ✓ Dependent (subordinate) clause: a clause that does not express a complete thought.➞Though it was wet ✓ A complete thought➞Though it was wet, Monica walked on the grass. ✓ Essential clause: a dependent clause that is necessary to the basic meaning of the completed sentence. Women who are pregnant can crave salty or sweet foods.

3. Continued.
✓ Nonessential clause: a dependent clause that is not necessary to the basic meaning of the completed sentence. Elmo, who growls whenever the phone rings, tried to attack the vacuum cleaner.
✓ Phrase: a group of words that lack either a subject or a predicate.
In early spring, I notice a change in people’s attitudes.
✓ Appositive: a phrase that makes a preceding noun or pronoun clearer or more definite by explaining or identifying it.
Candice’s grandfather brought her favorite desserts, rice pudding and fruit salad.

4. Your turn- Write an example of each of the following:
1. Independent clause: 2. Dependent clause: 3. A complete thought: 4. Essential clause: 5. Nonessential clause: 6. Phrase: 7. Appositive: When everyone is finished we will swap papers and check if our partner has it right. Need a topic: Wizard Wednesday or Netflix Binging

5. Vocab Practice
You will be writing an original sentence for each of the 12 vocab words. You must use the word properly and underline it.
This is due next class.