Pronoun Mismatch
Correct the pronoun mismatch:
The people were laughing so loudly that he were distracting others.
Change "he" to "they"
What's the antecedent for the italicized pronoun?
Jeremy placed first in his first spelling bee.
Jeremy
What's the problem?
Jeff and Jake prepared for their performance in the school play. He got the lead part.
Don't know who "he" is referring to: Jeff or Jack
The word (or words) that identifies the pronoun is called the...
Antecedent
Does there need to be a change? If so, correct it!
She dropped the vase of flowers and the glass of milk, and it shattered!
Change "it" to either "the vase" or "the glass"
Correct:
I don't eat skittles first thing in the morning because it makes us sick.
Change "us" to "me" OR "I" to "We"
BONUS: Hold this book straight out for 2 minutes.
What's the antecedent for the italicized pronoun?
Levi ran for class president against Rachel, but she won.
Rachel
What's the problem?
The students finished the test early, so they were able to start on her homework early.
"her" should be "their" (antecedent is plural "students")
BONUS: SAY THE ABCS BACKWARDS
What is a character that is defined by only one character trait?
Flat Character
Does there need to be a change? If so, correct it!
When Sarah and Lisa went to the park, she was so excited since it was her first time.
Change "she" to either "Sarah" or "Lisa"
Correct:
Many people want to do the right thing, but you don't know how to go about it.
Change "you" to "they" OR "Many people" to "you"
What's the antecedent for the italicized pronoun?
Laura hates her dog. She always barks at night when she is trying to sleep.
Laura
BONUS: Invent a new dance move.
What's the problem?
The football players ran 10 laps because he lost the game last Friday night.
"players" is plural/ "he" is singular
What is the point of view of The Giver?
Third person limited omniscient
BONUS: Draw a circle without looking (MUST CONNECT).
Does there need to be a change? If so, correct it!
When Jessica and Brian were playing chess, he made a gaming-losing mistake.
No change
Correct:
You should be proud of our team.
change "our" to "your" OR change "you" to "we"
What's the antecedent for the italicized pronoun?
The cat chased the mouse. It caught it.
The cat
What's the problem?
As Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Ashley started the race, she took an early lead.
Do not know who "she" is referring to: Mrs. Washington or Mrs. Ashley
What is it called when the author shows or tells the reader who a character is through their actions, looks, dialogue, thoughts, etc.?
Characterization
Does there need to be a change? If so, correct it!
Leah and Adam ran across a newspaper article about their friend Martha; she was featured for her big accomplishments in the swim tournament.
No change!
BONUS: Stand on one leg for 1 minute.
Correct:
If you eat healthy, most people should have more energy.
Change "most people" to "you" OR "you" to "they"
What's the antecedent for the italicized pronoun?
You and Kate need to practice your high kicks, so you can get better.
You and Kate
What's the problem?
Elaina started training Cierra in ballet, so they could win the dance competition after her loss last year.
"They" should be "she"
NO LOOKING! KEEP YOUR EYES HERE. Who is the author of The Giver?
Lois Lowry
Does there need to be a change? If so, correct it!
When they ran for president and vice president, Hannah and Alyssa lost; she cried for weeks about it. She really wanted to win the election.
Change "she" to either "Hannah" or "Alyssa" OR Change "she" to "they"