Pronouns and Antecedents
I’m In the sentence below, what does ‘they’ refer to?
“When the students were done reading they put the books away.”
They
"The clock goes tick-tock, the time moves fast,
A whistle blows, and the race is passed.
The leaves rustle as the wind blows through,
A buzzing bee hums the morning dew."
What is the effect of the onomatopoeia in the poem?
A. It helps the reader understand the emotions of the characters.
B. It adds a sense of mystery to the setting.
C. It creates vivid sounds that bring the scene to life.
D. It helps the reader focus on the theme of the poem.
C. It creates vivid sounds that bring the scene to life.
What type of text feature is the small print underneath a picture (which usually describes the picture) called?
Captions
In the sentence, how does the adjective affect the tone of the sentence?
"The dog ran after the ball."
"The dog viciously ran after the ball, teeth bared."
The dog is scary.
What does a complete Simple Sentence need?
A Noun Verbing
(The dog ran.)
In the sentence below, what should the missing pronoun be?
“When Mikey was done with his Takis ____ balled up the bag and shot it in the trashcan.”
He
"The wind will call, the wind will cry,
The wind will sing a lullaby.
It whispers soft, it whispers low,
It whispers things we'll never know."
What is the purpose of the repetition in the poem? (Multiple Choice)
A. To create a sense of mystery and emphasize the wind’s many sounds.
B. To describe the physical strength of the wind.
C. To show the wind as a destructive force in nature.
D. To provide a detailed list of all the wind’s actions.
A. To create a sense of mystery and emphasize the wind’s many sounds.
What is the section called at the end of Text Books which contain an alphabetical list of all the information in the book, alphabetically, then by page number?
The Index
Read the sentence below:
"The sharp green blades dug into my heel as we ran barefoot across the spring meadow."
What is "Sharp Green Blades" referring to?
Fresh Spring Grass
What does a conjunction do in a compound sentence?
Connect two independent clauses in one complete sentence.
EX: It was getting late, so I decided to leave.
In the sentence below, which word would be the Antecedent?
JoAnne didn’t want to study today, so instead she went to the mall.*
*not a positive choice, right?!
JoAnne
"The moonlight dances on the sea,
A silver trail so wild and free.
Waves whisper secrets, soft and clear,
As stars above draw ever near."
What does the imagery of "moonlight dances on the sea" in the stanza represent? (Multiple Choice)
A. The peacefulness of the ocean
B. The movement and beauty of nature
C. The danger of the sea at night
D. The coldness of the moonlight
B. The movement and beauty of nature
Which text feature would be most useful for quickly finding the meaning of unfamiliar terms bolded or underlined in the text?
Glossary/Dictionary
add the punctuation on the board to put the quote in this sentence in proper quote format.
According to the Norwegian scientist I could care less about faster cars, I want the glaciers to exist for another hundred years
According to the Norwegian scientist, "I could care less about faster cars, I want the glaciers to exist for another hundred years."
What type of clause is unique to a Complex Sentence?
A dependent clause - one that cannot stand on its own.
In the sentence below, which word would is the Pronoun ‘their’ referring to?
The Illuminated Manuscripts created by Monks have long been held as treasures by their respective cultures, therefore their conservation is mandated by international law.
The Illuminated Manuscripts
"The wind is like a whispering friend,
It dances softly, then will bend.
It moves through trees, so light and free,
A gentle touch for you and me."
What does the simile "The wind is like a whispering friend" illustrate? (Multiple Choice)
A. The wind is loud and strong.
B. The wind moves quickly and forcefully.
C. The wind is gentle and calm.
D. The wind is unpredictable and wild.
C. The wind is gentle and calm.
What information would you expect to find in an article titled, "Why Michael Jordan is the Greatest of All Time"?
Many answers work here, Example:
Biographical Information about Michael Jordan
Statistics on his career
Images of him dunking
Air Jordans
What kind of tone does the adjective give the noun it's modifying?
"The lovely teacher gave their students extra credit on the test."
It makes the teacher sound kinder and nicer - because all teachers are amazing and kind and nice after all.
What three things does a Compound-Complex Sentence need?
An independent clause, a conjunction, and a dependent clause
In the sentence below, what are the correct pronoun/antecedent?
“Jack and I went to the library to grab some books. ____ read them during study block in silence ”
Antecedent: Jack and I
Pronoun: We
"The moon is a lantern in the sky,
Lighting the dark where shadows lie.
It whispers soft as night unfolds,
A quiet glow, a story told."
What does the metaphor "The moon is a lantern in the sky" indicate about the moon? (Mulitple Choice
A. It gives light and guides in the darkness.
B. It is a tool used to tell stories.
C. It is a symbol of peace and calm.
D. It is a source of loud noise.
A. It gives light and guides in the darkness
What perspectives or viewpoints would you expect in an article titles "Ocean Plastics Contribute to Climate Change"?
Climate Activists
Ocean Scientist
Climate Scientists
Politicians
Anyone effected by the ocean plastics
In the sentence, what kind of tone adverb give the sentence?
"My mother graciously reminded me that I hadn't taken out the trash."
Label all four sentence elements of the following Compound Complex Sentence by underlining on the board:
"Since the store was closed, we couldn't buy groceries, and we had to make do with what we had."
"Since the store was closed, - Dependent
we couldn't buy groceries, - Independent
and - Conjunction
we had to make do with what we had." - Independent