Grammar Warm-up #1:

1. I came, I saw, conquering is what I did. 2. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of being wise, it was the age of foolishness. 3. Capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; being a socialist is the equal sharing of miseries. 4. Among the most flavorful cuisines in the United States, New Orleans has also become one of the most popular.

Learning Target: (Nothing to copy. Just read.)By the end of class, I will demonstrate mastery of parallel structure as evidenced by getting an A on a grammar quiz.

Grammar Warm-up #2: On same sheet from last class, rewrite each sentence using parallel structure.

1. The gym at our school is much smaller than the schools near us. 2. I love running outside, frightening movies, and going out for dinner.3. She reached her dream of not only starting a family but became a successful entrepreneur. 4. One of the best players in the county, the coach chose John the captain.

Grammar Warm-up #3:

1. He struggled adjusting to high school both academically and in his social life. 2. She struggled with time management, balancing workloads, and file organization.3. My grade should be as good, if not better, than other students. 4. After 10 years of teaching, many students will miss Mr. Smith.

Extra Credit Warm-Up: Rewrite each sentence correctly.1) My lunch has more food than my brothers'.2) I run faster than him.3) Happening every four years, Russia will host the World Cup.4) The speech focused on his work, his research, and how he discovered a new virus.

Grammar Warm-up #4: Use new sheet of paper. Rewrite entire sentence correctly.1. A group of students is/are studying for a test that it/they will be taking soon. 2. My sister, and some of her friends, want/wants me to go to the One Direction concert, but I don’t like them/One Direction.3. If a person wants to go to college, they need / he or she needs to do well in high school. 4. Each of the students, with their/his or her teacher’s help, are/is turning in another personal insight by Friday.

Grammar Warm-up #5: Rewrite entire sentence correctly.1. Most of the students is / are analyzing how each of the rhetorical appeals is/ are used in his or her / their Personal Insights.2. Before I donated clothes to some strangers, I washed them. (1)3. Playing sports such as tennis and golf relax me. (1)4. The color of most of the clothes in my bags are black. They look good. (2)

Grammar Warm-up #6: Rewrite entire sentence correctly.1. Her attitude the past two years prove she’s not ready

for classes in college and it’s challenges. (2 errors)2. The senior class, with help from their counselors, are

given diplomas. (2)3. I couldn’t give chips to my friends because I ate all of

them. (1)4. Neither my brother nor sister are picking me up

because the time and the place of my arrival is not yet decided. (2)

Grammar Warm-up 7: Rewrite entire sentence correctly.1. Every student and their teacher are reviewing warm-

ups to ensure that they’re ready for Thursday’s quiz. (2 errors)

2. For next Tuesday’s competency, each student will write a summary of how appeals are used in their Personal Insights. They’ll be 1-3 paragraphs long. (2 errors)

Grammar Warm-Up Extra Credit: Rewrite correctly.1. Studying for today’s quiz, which has 14 subject-verb

questions, with my classmates make my head hurt.

2. Either the counselors or one of the principals announce students’ names at graduation.

Grammar Warm-Up #8

(On a new sheet, copy and add 4 punctuation marks.)

By the end of the week I will know how to correctly use the following punctuation marks commas, semicolons, colons, hyphens and dashes those are similar to parentheses.

Grammar Warm-Up #9

(On same sheet, copy and add 5 punctuation marks)(needs dashes, a hyphen, a comma, and a semicolon.)The semester is halfway done that was fast and we are turning in reflection letters however they will be returned to us in mid December.

Grammar Warm-Up #10

(On same sheet, copy and add 6 punctuation marks)(needs dashes, 3 commas, and a colon.)This week I will work with a group I hope they’re smart to create one thing a brochure with statistics testimonials and images about human trafficking.

Grammar Warm-Up #11

(On same sheet, copy and add 5 punctuation marks)(needs a hyphen, 3 commas, and a semicolon.)Yesterday I compiled evidence. Today is when I’ll organize my 6 page brochure evidence citations and academic vocabulary will be on the 6 pages.

Grammar Warm-Up #12

(On same sheet, copy and add 4 punctuation marks)(needs a hyphen, comma, and dashes.)Today I will produce a well organized brochure. Wednesday is PSAT day I hope people show up and we will study for Friday’s grammar quiz.

Grammar Warm-Up Extra

Copy only the correctly written sentence.1) a. This is an all-ages show.

b. This is an all ages show2) a. This show is for all ages.

b. This show is for all-ages.

3) a. Today, I’ll try.b. Today I’ll try.

4. a. Today is the best

b. Today, is the best

5. a. I bought: eggs, milk, and bread.

b. I bought a few things: eggs, milk, and bread.

6. a. He, however, is my favorite.

b. He; however, is my favorite

7. a. She is rude, however, she is correct.

b. She is rude; however, she is correct.

8. a. I like them, but not her.

b. I like them, but I don’t like her

Grammar Warm-Up 13

Copy only the correctly written sentence.1) a. I’m smart, however, I am lazy.

b. I’m smart; however, I am lazy.

2) a. I like everyone, but you.b. I like everyone but you.

3) a. I ate everything and I don’t regret it.

b. I ate everything, and I don’t regret it.4. a. Today I will dance.

b. Today, I will dance.

5. a. I have so much stuff: CDs, DVDs, books, etc.

b. I have: CDs, DVDs, books, etc.

6. a. Houston, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nevada, need our help.

b. Houston, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada need our help.

7. a. A five-year-old can do that. b. A five year old can do that.

8. a. He is five-years-old. b. He is five years old.

9. a. We can eat, or we can read.b. We can eat or we can read.

Don’t write. Explain difference between the two sentences.)1. Why does one get a hyphen and the other doesn’t? This is an all-ages show. The show is all ages.

2. Why does one get a comma and the other doesn’t? Today, I’ll try. Today is the best.

3. Why does one get a colon and the other doesn’t? I bought eggs, milk, and bread. I bought a few things: eggs, milk, and bread.

4. Why does one get a semicolon and the other doesn’t? She, however, is correct. She is rude; however, she is correct.

5. Why does one get a comma and the other doesn’t? I like them but not her. I like them, but they’re loud.