Silent Work

Silent WorkAs irrigators make water go where they want,

As archers make their arrows straight,As carpenters carve wood,

The wise shape their minds.

-The Dhammapada

MUG

Ethnocentrism is an additude whereby people believe that their race, culture class or nation is superior to others when this additude becomes extreme, war can result.

Active v. Passive

Active:

Passive:

• engaged in action• motivated• having movement

• lacking energy• having no

movement

Passive

Does this level of activity produce a successful life?

Active

Does this level of activity produce a successful life?

Active Voice

To be successful, you should be active!

Our sentences should be the same way!

Label the following in each sentence:SubjectVerbObject

Subject, verb, object:1. Bob was being attacked by the Career.

2. My teacher ate my homework.

3. A hole was dug by Sally.

4. Water is contained by that hole.

5. Bob ate the squirrel.

Passive or active?1. Bob was being attacked by the Career.

2. My teacher ate my homework.

3. A hole was dug by Sally.

4. Water is contained by that hole.

5. Bob ate the squirrel.

Passive or active?

1. Bob was being attacked by the Career.

2. My teacher ate my homework.

3. A hole was dug by Sally.

4. Water is contained by that hole.

5. Bob ate the squirrel.

PASSIVE

ACTIVE

PASSIVE

PASSIVE

ACTIVE

Label these sentences:

1. Bob was being attacked by the Career.

2. My teacher ate my homework.

3. A hole was dug by Sally.

4. Water is contained by that hole.

5. Bob ate the squirrel.

Passive Voice

OBJECT VERB SUBJECT?

Active Voice

SUBJECT VERB OBJECT

Fix these sentences:1. The exam was failed by over a third of the

class.

2. The brakes were slammed on by the driver.

3. Your bicycle has been damaged by me.

4. Action on the bill is being considered by Congress.

5. Mistakes were made.

Now, fix your research papers!

Only use passive voice when you absolutely have no other choice.

Active Voice

SUBJECT VERB OBJECT