1. Review Final: The following slides from previous lessons are examples of what will be on the 4 th Quarter Final Exam for Language Arts.

2. 1. Muhammad’s sister is only one; she can’t talk yet. 2. My aunt is coming to visit, but I hope she leaves soon because I have a lot of homework. 3. Although I like black beans, I can’t stand green beans. 4. Though Padma prefers mysteries, she tried the historical novel, and she really enjoyed it.

3. Bell Ringer 23: Write the following sentence and underline the subject once and the verb twice. Also, identify the sentence as a simple, compound, complex, compound-complex. Cooper enjoyed dinner at Audrey’s house, agreeing to a large slice of cherry pie even though he was full to the point of bursting.

4. Straightening his tie and smoothing his hair, William was relieved that the appointment time for the interview had finally arrived. Bell Ringer 24: Write the following sentence and underline the subject once and the verb twice. Also, identify the sentence as a simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

5. Other questions: What are the components of an argumentative piece? Which one is the best example of how to cite textual evidence? A. Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263). B. Romantic poetry is characterized by the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings.

6. Comma Usage Questions Ex: Brandon loves unicorns, rainbows, cheese-whiz and tennis. Before heading home, Rita decided it would be a good idea to stop and surprise her parents with a new puppy.