Sentence Structure
Complete sentences need a s _ _ _ _ _ _ and a p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
subject and a predicate
Which word needs a capital letter in the following sentence?
Even though it was monday morning, I could not get up for school.
Monday
AABB is an example of a r _ _ _ _ s _ _ _ _ _.
For example,
I like candy.
I think it's dandy.
It's good to eat.
It's just so sweet!
rhyme scheme
A work's theme is the
m _ _ _ _ _ _ about life or human nature.
message
Who is the character?
The kids were driving me crazy today. Their lack of attention and constant shouting made learning difficult. They must have known it was the last day before break.
teacher
Is the following a simple or a compound sentence?
Jack and Jill went up the hill, but they left their pail of water at the bottom.
compound sentence
Where should the missing comma go in the following sentence?
He had tried on the shoes every day that week already but today, he couldn't get his foot inside the tight sneaker.
He had tried on the shoes every day that week already, but today, he couldn't get his foot inside the tight sneaker.
Poems do not have paragraphs, they have
s _ _ _ _ _ _!
stanzas
What was the common theme or message of the stories, "First Day of School" and "New Kid?"
Fitting in at a new school is hard.
Who is the character?
He sniffed along the ground, following the scented trail. He stopped when he came to something familiar, the smell of his family. He found his way home! He couldn’t wait to jump into their laps!
dog
Turn these two simple sentences into a compound sentence!
Ms. Benitez is my teacher. I learn things about ELA in her class.
Ms. Benitez is my teacher, and I learn things about ELA in her class.
Ms. Benitez is my teacher, so I learn things about ELA in her class.
Where does the comma go?
When they arrived at school the front doors were locked!
When they arrived at school, the front doors were locked!
What are two reasons a poet would use a comma or dash at the end of lines in a poem?
to indicate pauses and to join ideas together
What's the theme?
Jen looked over the high-dive and into the pool far below. Her knees began to shake. She wanted to climb back down the ladder but didn't want the other kids to laugh at her for being scared. It was now or never! She closed her eyes and jumped! SPLASH!
Be brave/ face your fears/ don't give up
Who is the character?
As he took off his helmet and heavy suit, he took a breath of fresh air. He needed to clear his lungs of smoke. It was a rough day but he was so proud of what his ladder company accomplished.
firefighter
What kind of sentence is this? How do you know?
When they arrived at the party, the room was full of people.
It is a complex sentence because it has 1 independent clause (the room was full of people) and 1 subordinate clause (when they arrived at the party).
Which words need a capital letter in the following sentence?
As the students were lining up, mandy was already picturing herself in the lead role of the school play, harry potter.
Mandy and Harry Potter
What is the poet's purpose for beginning the lines with "Live" in the following poem:
Live not for battles won.
Live not for the-end-of-the-song.
Live in the along.
To emphasize the idea that people should not focus too much on the past or future, but to live in the moment.
A shepherd boy, who tended his flock not far from a village, used to amuse himself at times in crying out "Wolf! Wolf!" Twice or thrice his trick succeeded; the whole village came running out to his assistance, when all the return they got was to be laughed at for their pains.
At last one day the wolf came indeed. The boy cried out in earnest. His neighbors, supposing him to be at his old sport, paid no heed to his cries, and the wolf devoured the sheep. So the boy learned, when it was too late, that liars are not believed even when they tell the truth.
Don't ask for help unless you really need it.
Don't play tricks on others.
Don't tell lies!
Internal or External Conflict?
The men argued over the last chicken nugget.
external (character vs. character)
Create your own compound sentence!
Answers will vary!
There are 2 missing commas-- where do they go!?
However when the stage lights turned on Mandy's confidence left her body.
However, when the stage lights turned on, Mandy's confidence left her body.
Attitude is everything/ Keep it positive and you will win/ Always be encouraging/ It all comes from within/ Be the beacon of light/ That shines greatly in every way/ Lift your spirits high/ Be willing to brighten your day.
Answers will vary:
A positive attitude leads to success in life.
Jenny tried out for the basketball team for the first-time last year, but she didn't make it. Although she was very sad, she still loved to play basketball. She decided to practice every day on her own to get better. The following year, she made the team!
Never give up!
Hard work pays off!
Internal or External Conflict?
He hated himself for being a fool in front of his crush.
internal (character vs. self)