Key Words
Read the Passage
Single Sentence
Bonus- Grammar
Bonus- Ms. Palumbo
100
What are the key words that tell us something is in first person point of view?
I, me
100
And we scrounged. Next to survival, scrounge was probably the most important word in our new vocabulary. We found a store that was throwing out water-damaged mattresses. Getting them home was a problem, since we had to make two trips, leaving Brad and Katie, armed with sticks to guard over the remained. I truly expected them to be challenged by some gang boss, but they said that the only person who came by was a scrawny little rat of a girl living alone. We let her have one of the mattresses.
First person
100
First, you take the peanut butter and spread it on the bread. Next, you spread the jelly on the other slice of bread. -You must tell what point of view it is AND why.
Second person - directions, 'you'
100
Name the AAAWWUBBIS word in the following sentence: Since I had 5 tacos for dinner, I didn't have room for dessert.
Since
100
Where is Ms. Palumbo originally from?
Pennsylvania
200
What are the key words that tell us something is in second person point of view?
You and your
200
Before each practice begins, make sure you check the court and remove any debris from the playing surface. When your players arrive, check that they have the proper footwear and that they've removed any jewelry, which could injure the player wearing the jewelry or another player. Always carry a list of emergency phone numbers for your players, and know where the nearest phone is located. You should also have a first-aid kit, and you might want to take a first-aid course.
Second person
200
I felt so excited to be starting a new book!
First person - I
200
Place the comma in the following sentence: After I ran a mile I bought an ice cream cone.
After mile After I ran a mile, I bought an ice cream cone.
200
What is Ms. Palumbo's favorite sport to play?
Soccer
300
What are the key words that tell us something is in third person point of view?
He, she, they
300
At the pizza place, Tony the baker was getting the pizzas ready for baking. He flattened out a ball of dough into a large pancake and tossed it in the air. He spread tomato sauce on it, sprinkled it with cheese, and shoved it in the over. Then the telephone rang. "A fellow from the factory wants a large pizza delivered in a hurry," Tony's wife called. "OK, I'll get my coat," said Tony.
Third person objective- No feelings
300
After Robert laced up his shoes and warmed-up, he felt ready to start the game. -Bonus: Name the AAAWWUBBIS
Third person limited - we only know Robert's feelings and actions. After
300
Find at least 2 errors in this sentence: although i enjoyed playing outside in the park this weekend I wished it wasnt so hot.
Although I enjoyed playing outside in the park this weekend, I wished it wasn't so hot.
300
What is Ms. Palumbo's favorite food?
Cheese
400
If the words 'your' or 'you' appear inside of quotation marks (dialogue) is the passage second person? Ex: "You're being so mean," she said.
Not always.
400
Leslie sat in front of Paul. She had two long, brown pigtails that reached all the way down to her waist. Paul saw those pigtails, and a terrible urge came over him. He wanted to pull a pigtail. He wanted to wrap his fist around it, feel the hair between his fingers, and just yank. He thought it would be fun to tie the pigtails together, or better yet, tie them to her chair. But most of all, he just wanted to pull one.
Third person limited. We only know Paul's feelings.
400
Taelor walked into the classroom, opened her journal, and began to write down the bellringer.
Third person objective- we only know her actions, not how she feels.
400
If the AAAWWUBBIS word is at the beginning of the sentence, do you need a comma in the sentence?
yes! - Most of the time!
400
What is Ms. Palumbo's favorite basketball team?
The Detroit Pistons
500
Give me two examples of a situation when we would use second person.
An email, a memo, instructions, directions, recipes.
500
They found themselves in bed and watching, by the dim light from the night-light, the rest of Mary Poppin's unpacking being performed. From the carpet bag she took out seven flannel nightgowns, four cotton ones, a pair of boots, a set of dominoes, two bathing-caps and a postcard album. Jane an Michael sat hugging themselves and watching. It was all so surprising that they could find nothing to say. But they knew, both of them, that something strange and wonderful had happened at Number Sevennteen, Cherry-Tree Lane.
Third person omniscient
500
Ki'marion and Greg ran out onto the football field. They were filled with excitement as the ref blew the whistle and the game began.
Third person omniscient. We know both Ki'marion's and Greg's feelings AND actions.
500
Where are the two places in a sentence where you could see an AAAWWUBBIS word? Which one gets a comma?
In the middle and at the beginning. If the word starts the sentence, it needs a comma.
500
What is Ms. Palumbo's favorite thing to cook?
Tomato sauce
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