Grammar Review
This describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
Adjective
The pattern of this sentence: She is kind.
S Vl PA
I am overly excited to see you!
-Ly Adverb
massive
The word cool in the sentence: Cool! Alex and Steve jumped!
Interjection
This is a form of a verb that performs the function of an adjective, noun, or adverb and includes infinitives, participles, and gerunds.
Verbal
The pattern for this sentence: I gave my brother a black eye!
S-Vt-IO-DO
Running around in circles, the chicks wore themselves out.
-ING Opener
What is the Story Sequence?
Setting, Characters, Conflict, Climax, Resolution
The word or in this sentence: You can go to the park or you can stay home.
Coordinating Conjunction
This modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.
Adverb
The purpose of this sentence: Read your book.
Imperative
Silly students sing lots of songs while they complete their math.
Alliteration
What is the title rule?
Also known and used with clincher sentence.
Repeat or reflect 2-3 key words
The word not in the sentence: I am not going to miss diagramming sentences.
Adverb
These introduce adverbial dependent clauses. (www.asia.wub.)
Subordinating Conjunctions
The structure of this sentence: The man who sells ice cream gave me a scoop.
Complex
Since you are ready, I think you should take the test.
WWW.ASIA.WUB clausal opener
What should a topic paragraph contain?
topic sentence & clincher
The word should in the sentence: My brother should have remembered his lunch for school.
Helping Verb
This is to plus a verb used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Infinitive
The pattern of this sentence: Give me the ball!
S-Vt-Io-Do
Before you go, I want you to come see me.
Prepositional Opener
To describe a large or expansive area
vast
The word Spot in the sentence: Spot, go outside!
Noun of Direct Address