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Monday, March 18 th ,2013

Monday, March 18 th ,2013. 1. Read this paragraph.

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Monday, March 18 th ,2013

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  1. Monday, March 18th,2013 1. Read this paragraph. (1)Chewing gum was invented by John Curtis in 1848. (2) In 1871, Thomas Adams invented a way to manufacture chewing gum quickly. (3) The chewy treat was called the State of Main Pure Spruce Gum. (4)Adams also invented Tutti-Frutti, the first chewing gum to be sold in a vending machine. (5) Surprisingly, chewing gum is used in the military to improve concentration and reduce stress. Which statement correct a mistake in the organization of the paragraph? Move sentence 1 after sentence 2 Move sentence 3 after sentence 1 Move sentence 4 after sentence 2 Move sentence 2 after sentence 5 2. Write 3 sentences about your spring break using at least 1 adjective clause. UNDERLINE THE ADJECTIVE CLAUSE ON YOUR PAPER!

  2. Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 1.Read this paragraph. (1)Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii has been continuously erupting since 1983.(2) Unlike the steep, conical peaks most of us created in elementary school, Mt. Kilauea is a shield volcano.(3) Typically, these lava flows occur without a spectacular show of force. (4)Shield volcanoes have lava flows that create gently sloping mountains.(5) Mt. Kilauea produces anywhere from 250,000-650,000 cubic yards of lava per day. (6)This is enough lava to resurface a two-lane, 20-mile long road daily! (7)Most of Mt. Kilauea’s lava, however, flows harmlessly into the sea. Which statement corrects a mistake in the organization of the paragraph? A. Move sentence 1 to follow sentence 2. B. Move sentence 2 to follow sentence 3. C. Move sentence 3 to follow sentence 4. D. Move sentence 4 to follow sentence 5. 2. Write 3 sentences about your favorite T.V. show with at least 1 transitive verb. UNDERLINE THE TRANSITIVE VERB ON YOUR PAPER!

  3. Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 Read the draft of a narrative about Heather’s trip to the mountains. (1)Our trip to the mountains was plenty of fun. (2)We first went to the main overlook and saw the breathtaking views of the town below. (3)Next, we went hiking around the waterfall and got to splash in the cool water. (4)Then we went to the local shops and got ice cream cones. (5)We also strolled through the park by our hotel. (6)Then we got back to the hotel and changed for dinner. (7)The mountains are truly incredible.(8) We ate dinner at a gorgeous restaurant that looked like a log cabin. When Heather began editing her narrative, she decided to move sentence 7. Where is the correct place for Heather to move sentence 7? After sentence 1 because she will describe all of the places she visited as wonderful. After sentence 3 because the waterfall was fun. After sentence 2 because she liked viewing the mountains. After sentence 8 because the restaurant was amazing. 2. Write 3 sentences describing your best friend using at least 1 intransitive verb. UNDERLINE THE INTRANSITIVE VERB!

  4. Thursday, March 21st, 2013 Read the paragraph from a narrative Tonya is writing about painting a room. (1)Tim and Angela looked around the room in front of them. (2)They knew it was going to take a long time to paint the huge space.(3) Angela’s brother entered the room quietly behind them.(4) He was a painting expert, and he gave them instructions for tackling the job.(5) He first suggested that they get the necessary supplies together and then tape the moldings around the windows.(6) Tim and Angela left room and went to the shed to get the necessary supplies.(7) They dropped the materials in the room and took deep breaths.(8) They each grabbed tape and began taping around the windows. Tonya want to add this sentence to the paragraph. Carrying rollers, cans of paint, tape, and drop cloths, Angela and Tim stumbled back into the room. Where does the sentence needs to be placed to add an appropriate narrative detail that fits the sequence in the paragraph? Between sentences 2 and 3 Between sentences 3 and 4 Between sentences 5 and 6 Between sentences 6 and 7 2. Write 3 sentences about your family using at least 1 adverb clause. UNDERLINE THE ADVERB CLAUSE ON YOUR PAPER.

  5. Friday, March 22nd, 2013 Read the paragraph that Tonya wrote. (1)Constructing an essay is an important skill to know. (2)First, brainstorm a list of information that can go in the body of your essay. (3)Next, formulate a thesis statement based on the assignment you have been given and the details you have brainstormed.(4) Your body should include at least three detailed paragraphs.(5) This statement should be the last sentence in your introductory paragraph.(6) Your conclusion should restate your three areas in your body with sounding exactly like the thesis statement. (7)After writing the essay, you need to put it aside for a while and then state the editing process. Which statement corrects a mistake in organization in the paragraph? Move sentence 1 after sentence 2. Move sentence 3 after sentence 4. Move sentence 5 after sentence 3. Move sentence 6 after sentence 2. 2. Write 5 sentences containing at least 1 transitive verb, 1 intransitive verb, 1 adjective clause, and 1 adverb clause.

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