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Read the first three pages of chapter 11

Put a box around 5 verbs per page

Turn to page 1159 Elements of Literature Book

Fold that page For a grammar reference

Complete 6 index cards for subject verb agreement

1st Card

Subject Verb AgreementSubject

Names the person, place, thing or idea spoken about in the sentence. Ex. 1 Kelly was bitten by a dog. Ex. 2 (on your own)

2nd Card

Subject Verb AgreementVerb

Used to express an action or state of beingEx. 1 Kelly was bitten by a dog. Ex. 2 (on your own)

3rd Card

Subject Verb AgreementPhrase

The number of the subject is not changed by a phrase following the subject. Ex. 1. The sign near the glass doors explains the theme of the exhibit. (singular)Ex. 2 Several paintings by Emilio Sanchez were hanging in the gallery. (plural)

4th Card

Subject Verb AgreementIndefinite Pronoun

Indefinite pronouns that end in one, thing, body, and neither are singular. Also each and either are singular. Ex. 1. Each of the poems about farm workers was written by Gary Soto. Ex. 2 Has anyone else in your study group read all of the miracle worker.

5th Card

Subject Verb AgreementCompound subject

A compound subject, which is two or more subjects that have the same verb, may be singular, plural, or either. Ex. 1. Both Leslie Marmon Silko and Mari Evans are poets. Ex. 2. Macaroni and cheese is a good side dish.

6th Card

Subject Verb AgreementCollective Noun

Takes a singular verb when the noun refers to the group as a unit and takes a plural verb when the noun refers to the individual parts or members of a group. Ex. 1. (singular)Ex. 2. (plural)

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First and fifth period assignments

Green – CompoundYellow – PhraseRed – CollectiveBlue – Indefinite Pronoun

Seventh period assignments

Green – compoundOrange – phraseRed- Collective Purple – Indefinite Pronoun

Third period assignments

Green – compoundOrange – phraseBlack- Collective Purple – Indefinite Pronoun

eighth period assignments

Blue – compound Yellow – phrasePink - Collective Purple – Indefinite Pronoun

fourth period assignments

Blue – compoundYellow – phrasePink - Collective Purple – Indefinite Pronoun

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Project Examples

Project Examples

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Homework

Read chapters 1-15Complete chapter presentationsComplete foldableStudy subject verb agreement Folder check Tuesday and WednesdayEmail me if you haven’t done so