Prepositions
Prepositions describe position or relation of one noun to another. Which two questions do prepositions answer: Who, What, Where, When, How or Why?
When and Where
What is Mr. Lawrence's first name?
Devin
What is a narrative?
A story or a recount of events that happened according to a specific person.
List the F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. and Identify what kind of conjunctions they are
for; and; nor; but; or; yet; so
Coordinating Conjunctions
I (bought/buyed) a treat at the store.
I bought a treat at the store.
Identify the Preposition.
The cow jumped over the moon.over
What is Mr. Lawrence's favorite color?
Purple
What are the two things we need to know to understand the full narrative?
The narrator's perspective and the context of the narrative.
Give 2 examples of prepositions that signify addition.
and, also, further, furthermore, too, moreover, in addition, then, another, of equal importance, etc.
Which Verb is correct? Is the subject Plural or Singular? What Point of View is the Sentence in?
The boys (are, is) very Loud
are
Plural
Third
Choose the best preposition to fill in the blank.
The students were ? the door before class ended.
at
What state does Mr. Lawrence come from?
The best state, the great state of New Jersey
What are the 4 main Writing Styles?
Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Expository
How does a conjunction differ from a transition?
A conjunction combines two or more ideas, while a transitions link one idea to the next.
Choose the Correct Verb. Is the Subject Singular or Plural? Which Point of View is the Sentence in?
Jared, one of my best friends, (lose/loses) his dog.
Loses
Third
Singular
Identify the 2 Prepositional Phrases.
When I was a young boy, my father took me into the city.
1. When I was a young boy
2. into the city
What did Mr. Lawrence major in in college?
History
Give an Example of Expository Writing and an Example of Argumentative Writing.
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Create a sentence that uses a transition to show contrast.
Answers Vary
When is the only time we add an "S" to a Verb. What does the Subject have to be?
The only time we add and "s" to our verb is when the subject is third person singular. For example: The door swings open.
Use a prepositional phrase to describe this classroom.
I decide
What is Mr. Lawrence's favorite movie?
The Cat in the Hat!
How can a person use partial truths to effect a narrative?
Answers may Vary
Name 5 of the 13 types of transitions.
1. Addition of Ideas 7. To Signal Purpose
2. Signal Time 8. Comparisons
3. To Order Order or Sequence 9. Contrast
4. Space or Place 10. Alternatives
5. An Example 11. Dispute
6. Show Results 12. To Intensify
13. To Summarize
Correct the Sentence. (6 corrections)
the rice cooker were Broken, so I walk to the store to buying a new One
The rice cooker was broken, so I walked to the store to buy a new one.