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9/24/12
7th Grade Language Arts
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Spelling Pre-Test
2. Spelling/Vocabulary
3. Grammar
4. Literature
Assignments:
-Grammar Test (TH)
-Lit Circles (TH)
-Vocabulary Packet (F)
-Read 30 minutes
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Chapter 1, Lesson 10- Fragments and Run-Ons
Sentence Fragment- part of a sentence that is written as if it were a complete sentence.
Ex: The Rungus people in Malaysia.
Fix:
Run-on- two or more sentences written as though they were a single sentence.
Ex: The longhouse roof is made of palm leaves, the walls are made of tree bark.
Fix:
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Fused
Sentence
Fix‐up!!
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The goal of this activity is to practice correcting fused sentences.
A fused sentence consists of two complete ideas that are joined without the correct punctuation.
example: We had fun today we played a new game. (incorrect)
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Here are three ways to correct a fused sentence:
• Make two complete sentences ( period + capital)(We had fun today. We played a new game.)
• Use a semicolon(We had fun today; we played a new game.)
• Use a comma and a conjunction (must have both)(We had fun today, since we played a new game.)
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How to play:In teams of two, you must fix the fused sentence. The teams who fix the sentences correctly in the least amount of time will win.
1) Press the timer to start the time.
2) Drag any items in the box to correctly fix the fused sentence. ( You may write in any other conjunctions or punctuation you feel you need.)
3) Press the timer to stop the time.
4) The teacher will record the times; the class will decide whether the sentence has been fixed correctly ( teacher is the final judge).
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butandbecause
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orsince
Skiing is a great sport
it is best when we have lots of snow.
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and
because
,
soor
since
The girl crashed her hang glidershe survived without any serious injuries
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; .but
and
because
,
soor
since
My husband is a great football player
he also knits a great sweater.
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but andbecause
,
soor
since
Wearing shorts in November is weird
the environment is really changing.
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Floyd misse
d school aga
in
he will never pass at this rate.;.but
and
because
,
soorsince
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I dislike all kinds of dogs
I don't mind monkeys
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butandbecause,or
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so
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I don't take many risksI like to stay safe
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butandbecause
,orsince
so
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Billy Bob Joe took his dog for a walk
They encou
ntered a blue
hippopotam
us.
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butand
because
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so
or since
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.but
and
becauseso
orsince
Spiderman is my favorite superhero
;
,he can swing from building to building.
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; .but
and
because soor
since ?
Where were you last nightI waited all evening ,
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; .but and
because
,
soor
since
Janice's purple and green hat is freaky
the stripes make me dizzy
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Complete sentences must have two things:
Subject
Verb
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Pull a sentence from the left. Identify the subject and verb. Check your work by dragging the sentence into the box below. You can throw away the sentence when you are done with it.
Pull
PullYou just cross paths now and then.
Subject: You Verb: cross
Then he lowers his hand.Subject: he Verb: lowers
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Find the noun and verb in each sentence. Drag it to the appropriate column.
up the street.
At first his eyes.
back to shut the door.
Subject (Noun) Verb (Action)
Mrs. Zinkoff looks
shadesHe reaches
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Complements
Grade:7Subject:Language Arts
Date:9/24/12
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Which verbs are linking verbs?
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A were
B links
C being
D doing
Multiple answer
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True False
Linking verbs show action.
2 True or False
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True False
This sentence contains a predicate adjective:Tonight's meteor shower is the last one for this year.
3 True or False
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True False
This sentence contains a predicate adjective:The weather during this year's state fair was hot and humid.
4 True or False
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True False
This sentence contains a predicate noun:In 1921 the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Albert Einstein.
5 True or False
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True False
This sentence contains a predicate noun:In his early childhood, Marshall acted like such a clown.
6 True or False
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7 Fill in the blank with a predicate noun:Harold is ______.
A my friend
B hard working
C quite social
D a bit tired
Multiple choice
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8 Fill in the blanks with a predicate adjective:
Santa's elves were____and wanted to show off their agilityto the visitors at their workshop.
A good entertainers
B very proud
C smiling
D hard workers
Multiple choice
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9 What follows the verb in this sentence?
Forks, spoons, and knives are common implements with which to eat a meal.
A predicate noun
B predicate adjective
C linking verb
D subject noun
Multiple choice
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10 Read the sentence on the pull tab.What follows the verb in this sentence ?
A predicate noun
B predicate adjective
C other
D subject nouns
Multiple choice
Pull
Pull
A favorite childhood comic strip of mine, featuring Archie and Jughead, is making a comeback with today's young readers.
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READING A BIOGRAPHY • Define biography
• Features of biographies
• Why do people read biographies?
• Biographies you have read?
• People you would like to read about?
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Set a Purpose: Two Key Questions-
1.
2.
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Two goals of biographers:
1.
2.
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Preview:
Title of Biography-
Author-
What did you learn from pictures, table of contents, or front and back covers?-
Reading Strategy: Cause and Effect
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How are biographies organized?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Connect: Whenever you read a biography, think about your impression of the person described. Ask yourself...
1.
2.
3.
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Pause and Reflect: Go back to your reading purpose. Have you gotten the information you need? Ask your self questions like these about what you learned.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Remember: What is a good rereading strategy and why?
What are other reading strategies can be helpful in reading a biography?
1.4.
2.5.
3.
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• Find three other people to work with (groups of four). You may not work with someone who sits at your table. Some groups might be less than four.
• Talk about your knowledge web and add details from other students.
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Knowledge WebFamily
Early Years
Problems or Conflicts
Accomplishments
Nellie Bly
Personality
Motivation/Ambition
Appearance
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• Find three other people to work with (groups of four). You may not work with someone you were just working with.
• Talk about your Responding to the Selection and add details from other students.
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