Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Perfect Sentences Unit 9
Pre Test
#1-20
Vocabulary HW
Record a synonym, antonym, and original sentence for each new
mystery word (#36-40) on your cards.
Independent
Practice
page 61
#1-20
Writing Week 9 Adverb DC added to an IC
First, what
is an ADVERB? **It's a part of speech that modifies a verb. So, your
adverbial dependent clause will be adding information to the main verb and
describing it.
What is an
Adverb DC?
Ø It’s an -ing verb phrase that works to describe a verb
Ø It adds extra information to the sentence
Ø It cannot stand alone
What are the components of this pattern?
Ø Noun
Ø Verb
Ø Adverb phrase—this starts with an ING verb and describes what/how/how much the subject’s verb.
Ø Comma(s) used to separate the adverb DC from the IC
ANSWERS: SUB, V, ADV DC are labeled, and IC is in YELLOW
---------ADV DC---------- SUB V
1.
Moving toward the
train,
the policeman
noticed the
infamous criminal behind the boxes.
SUB V V ---------ADV DC----------
2. The clown did a few tricks, slipped, and fell, causing the crowd to roar with laughter.
SUB V. phrase ---------ADV DC---------- ---------ADV DC----------
3. Batman flew to rescue the falling woman, leaving his adversary, the Joker, alone to set fire to the building.
Sentence HW
REG: Write 5 sentences following this
week's pattern and use at least 1 new spelling word.
DC: Write 3 12-word sentences following this week's pattern and use at
least 1 new vocabulary word.
Friday's Test
1. Study spelling words
2. Study all vocabulary words (definition and parts of speech)
3. Review the grammar components this week. Be prepared to identify the parts
of a sample sentence.