I hope you all are having a wonderful Christmas break. Take some time to rest, relax, and enjoy this "down" time. When we get back from vacation it will be time to get in gear and on board with parts of speech, research, and writing. Oh yes...it's coming. So come back refreshed and ready to write. Do you know where your journal is? You may need to replace it and start the new year fresh. Don't forget your blue/black ink pens and be thinking about a new year's resolution and goal for this nine weeks. Report cards approacheth!
-Ms. McNeill
Monday, December 27, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Adjectives
Do you know the difference between an adjective and an adverb? On Monday we looked at adjectives and reviewed parts of speech.
Copy ALL definitions and complete the work and homework before Wednesday (12/8/10)
EQ: What is an adjective and what does it modify? Answer: A describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun.
Lesson:
Holt Handbook pg. 38 1-10 Write the sentences below and identify the adjectives:
1. A silvery moon rode down the western sky.
2. It shed a pale light on the quiet countryside.
3. Long meadows spread out between two hills.
4. The smell of the wild onion was strong.
5. The only sound we heard was the sharp crackle of the fire.
6. Suddenly, several stars came out.
7. I watched until the entire sky glowed with bright stars.
8. I was lonely and happy at the same time.
9. I finally became sleepy and longed for my warm bed.
10. Soon I went indoors and fell into a deep sleep.
Homework: Adjective/Adverb WS due Wednesday
Example sentences: Underline the adjectives; Circle the nouns they modify; For each adjective write whether it answers the question "which one?" "what kind?" or "how many?"
1. One graceful eagle circled overhead.
2. The cute, little clown had a big, reddish nose.
3. Several excited people watched the game.
4. That black kitten jumped at the moving string.
Underline the adjectives and circle the nouns they modify (on your own paper)
1. The little country mouse was scared.
2. Her city cousin seemed braver.
3. The house cat appeared enormous.
4. Her country home is quiet and safe.
5. The spicy food here tastes delicious!
6. The happy mice are glad.
Comparitive/Superlative forms of adjectives:
A comparative form is used to compare two nouns. A superlative is used to compare three or more nouns.
Example: John rode his bike faster than Tom. (comparative)
Jean roder her bike the fastest of all. (superlative)
9. Take one booklet and pass the rest to the
Copy ALL definitions and complete the work and homework before Wednesday (12/8/10)
EQ: What is an adjective and what does it modify? Answer: A describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun.
Lesson:
Holt Handbook pg. 38 1-10 Write the sentences below and identify the adjectives:
1. A silvery moon rode down the western sky.
2. It shed a pale light on the quiet countryside.
3. Long meadows spread out between two hills.
4. The smell of the wild onion was strong.
5. The only sound we heard was the sharp crackle of the fire.
6. Suddenly, several stars came out.
7. I watched until the entire sky glowed with bright stars.
8. I was lonely and happy at the same time.
9. I finally became sleepy and longed for my warm bed.
10. Soon I went indoors and fell into a deep sleep.
Homework: Adjective/Adverb WS due Wednesday
Example sentences: Underline the adjectives; Circle the nouns they modify; For each adjective write whether it answers the question "which one?" "what kind?" or "how many?"
1. One graceful eagle circled overhead.
2. The cute, little clown had a big, reddish nose.
3. Several excited people watched the game.
4. That black kitten jumped at the moving string.
Underline the adjectives and circle the nouns they modify (on your own paper)
1. The little country mouse was scared.
2. Her city cousin seemed braver.
3. The house cat appeared enormous.
4. Her country home is quiet and safe.
5. The spicy food here tastes delicious!
6. The happy mice are glad.
Comparitive/Superlative forms of adjectives:
A comparative form is used to compare two nouns. A superlative is used to compare three or more nouns.
Example: John rode his bike faster than Tom. (comparative)
Jean roder her bike the fastest of all. (superlative)
9. Take one booklet and pass the rest to the
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