Nouns and Subjects
Identify the subject(s) and verb(s)
The sky is a vibrant shade of blue, stretching endlessly over the horizon.
subject- sky
verb-is
What are these types of verbs?
is , was, been, were, become
Linking Verbs
Identify the infinitives and the prepositional phrases in the sentence:
Our family likes to live by the ocean
I= to live
P=by the ocean
Question: Who is the main character and narrator of Red Scarf Girl? (full name)
Ji-li Jiang
Question: This type of verb expresses an action that the subject performs.
Answer: What is an action verb?
Identify the subject(s) and Verb(s)
The chocolate cake looks delicious, with thick layers of frosting and sprinkles on top.
subject: cake
verb: looks
Flinch, saunter, wince, and lurk are all this type of verb
Action Verbs
Identify the infinitives and the prepositional phrases in the sentence:
Mark learned to tie his shoes by himself.
I= to tie
P= by himself
Question: This term refers to the old ideas, customs, culture, and habits that were targeted for elimination during the Cultural Revolution in China, as part of Mao Zedong's efforts to create a new socialist society.
Four Olds
Question: In the sentence "The icy wind whipped around her, biting at her cheeks," what specific type of imagery is used to convey the harshness of the wind?
Touch
Identify the subject(s) and verb(s)
The sun and the moon rise in the sky and cast their light over the calm ocean.
subjects: sun, moon
verb: rise, cast
identify the verb(s)
The cat and the dog chased the squirrel, barked loudly, and climbed the tree in a flurry of excitement.
Verbs: chased, barked, climbed
Identify the infinitives and the prepositional phrases in the sentence:
The travelers drove through the night to reach their home.
I= to reach
P= through the night
Describe how Ji-li’s feelings about the campaign against the Four Olds change throughout the chapter.
What is she starts to feel conflicted and uncomfortable about the violence and destruction she witnesses
Question: "The fragrant flowers bloomed in vibrant colors, filling the air with sweetness." Which type of imagery does "fragrant" and "sweetness" represent?
Smell
What are these nouns?
Albert Einstein, Eiffel Tower, Dunkin', Nike
Proper Nouns
Identify the verb(s)
The cat and the dog are lounging on the couch while they watch the birds and dream of chasing them outside.
are, watch, chasing
Identify the Infinitive(s) and Prepositional phrase(s) in this sentence
To impress her friends, Jake decided to practice his guitar skills in the garage every evening.
I = to impress, to practice
P= in the garage
Question: In the first chapter, why is Ji-li excited about being chosen to audition for the dance troupe, and what does this show about her beliefs at the time?
Answer: What is Ji-li feels honored because it shows she is a good student and loyal to the Communist Party?
Question: What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Answer: What is a simile uses "like" or "as" to compare, while a metaphor directly states one thing is another?
Can you give me an example of an Abstract Noun?
hint..."freedom"
Answers will vary
True or False:
Action verbs can only express physical actions.
Answer: What is False? (Action verbs can also express mental or emotional activities, such as "think," "believe," and "feel.")
"In the sentence 'She went to the store to buy groceries,' which part is an infinitive and which part is a prepositional phrase?"
"to buy" (infinitive)
"to the store" (prepositional phrase)
How wide did pants have to be in order to be considered NOT a Four Old?
A: 5-6 inches
B: 8-9 inches
C: 12- 13 inches
B: 8 - 9 inches
During the Cultural Revolution, pants at least 8-9 inches wide were considered modern and not part of the old traditional/Western dress.
This type of metaphor gives human qualities to non-human things, often creating vivid imagery.
personification