1. Welcome! 8 September 2015 Agenda I.Seating Chart II.Supply List III.Classroom Expectations IV.Fire Drill Procedures V.Parts of Speech Review

3. Supply List Bring the following supplies to the next class: A one-inch binder Standard loose-leaf paper Several black or dark-blue ink pens

4. Classroom Expectations 1.Bring your class materials to every class; please do not expect me or other students to provide them for you! 2.Homework must be submitted at the beginning of the class. 3.I will not accept late work unless you provide a written explanation from your parent(s). 4.Be in your seat when the bell rings to avoid being marked tardy. 5.Use your best judgment when deciding on appropriate language and behavior.

5. Fire Drill Procedures

6. Parts of Speech What are the eight parts of speech?

7. Parts of Speech Noun – names a person, place, thing, or idea (N) Pronoun – takes the place of a noun or another pronoun (Pro) Adjective – describes a noun or pronoun (Adj) Verb – shows action or existence (V) Adverb – describes a verb, adjective, or adverb (Adv) Preposition – shows the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to another word in a sentence. (Prep) Conjunction – joins words, phrases, or clauses (Con) Interjection – shows emotion only (Int)

8. Nouns Identify the noun(s) in the following sentence: The hikers took the trail to the left when they left the campsite.

9. Nouns Identify the noun(s) in the following sentence: The hikers took the trail to the left when they left the campsite.

10. Pronouns Identify the pronoun(s) in the sentence below: All but Joel went to the restaurant, but most did not eat.

11. Pronouns Identify the pronoun(s) in the sentence below: All but Joel went to the restaurant, but most did not eat.

12. Adjectives Identify the adjective(s) in the following sentence. The gym coach emphasized the importance of daily exercise.

13. Adjectives Identify the adjective(s) in the following sentence. The gym coach emphasized the importance of daily exercise.

14. Verbs Identify the verb(s) in the following sentence: I waited uneasily in the outer office; then, the principal said, "Sit down!“

15. Verbs Identify the verb(s) in the following sentence: I waited uneasily in the outer office; then, the principal said, "Sit down!“

16. Adverbs Identify the adverb(s) in the following sentence: I waited uneasily in the outer office; then, the principal said, "Sit down!“

17. Adverbs Identify the adverb(s) in the following sentence: I waited uneasily in the outer office; then, the principal said, "Sit down!“

18. Conjunctions Identify the conjunction(s) in the following sentence: All but Joel went to the restaurant, but most did not eat.

19. Conjunctions Identify the conjunction(s) in the following sentence: All but Joel went to the restaurant, but most did not eat.

20. Prepositions Identify the preposition(s) in the following sentence: Each dancer improvises steps to the rhythm of the music.

21. Prepositions Identify the preposition(s) in the following sentence: Each dancer improvises steps to the rhythm of the music.

22. Interjections Indentify the interjection(s) in the following sentence: Wow! Usain Bolt won the race by two yards!

23. Interjections Indentify the interjection(s) in the following sentence: Wow! Usain Bolt won the race by two yards!

24. Parts of Speech Noun – names a person, place, thing, or idea (N) Pronoun – takes the place of a noun or another pronoun (Pro) Adjective – describes a noun or pronoun (Adj) Verb – shows action or existence (V) Adverb – describes a verb, adjective, or adverb (Adv) Preposition – shows the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to another word in a sentence. (Prep) Conjunction – joins words, phrases, or clauses (Con) Interjection – shows emotion only (Int)

25. Parts of Speech Parts of Speech Practice – Parse the sentences below! 1. The gym coach emphasized the importance of daily exercise. 2. Wow! Usain Bolt won the race by two yards! 3. Marita’s brown dress matches the brown of her eyes. 4. I waited uneasily in the outer office; then, the principal said, "Sit down!“ 5. Each dancer improvises steps to the rhythm of the music. 6. The hikers took the trail to the left when they left the campsite. 7. All but Joel went to the restaurant, but most did not eat. 8. Either Mr. Jones or I will teach the class. 9. We looked around and discovered a small shop around the corner. 10. Blue is my favorite color, so I ordered a blue sweater.