January 20th, 2015

Get your review work out!

We’re going to continue studying the parts of
speech by adding adjectives to our list.
 What’s the Big Question?
How do we demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar
and usage when writing or speaking?

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.1
 Quickie Review

■ Noun – person, place, thing, idea

■ Pronoun – takes the place of a noun
■ Adjective – describes a noun or pronoun
■ Verb – action or being

Let’s look over your exercise from

Friday…”Find the Verbs” 1-20.
 ADVERBS
□ Describe verbs, adjectives, and other
adverbs
■ Answer the following questions:
□ Where? When? How? How much?
How long?
 Adverbs
Where? When?
The fire started here. The police arrived promptly.
They were married nearby. Then the suspects were questioned.
The thief fell down. He wrote yesterday.

How? How Much/Long?

The accident occurred suddenly. We should never lie to our friends.
The president spoke carefully. The escaped panther ran far.
The train stopped abruptly. It’s too hot today.
 Let’s Try It
1. The snowstorm has completely blocked traffic
and has temporarily grounded planes today.
2. How can you develop into a strong runner
now?
3. Yesterday, three police officers secretly
followed the suspect.
4. The doctor came immediately, but the patient
had already died.
5. Gymnastics has recently attracted many
students, and the equipment is always in use.
 How About Some More?
1. The coach argued violently, but the umpire
calmly ignored him.
2. February is never a warm month in Maine.
3. Her party was well attended, and her speech
was loudly applauded afterward.
4. Today astronomers can accurately chart the
courses of planets, but the motions of some
celestial bodies are still a mystery.
5. Because so many bicycles have
been stolen, the principal hired a
guard.
Check for Understanding…
□ Under today’s lesson is a file called
Verb+Review. Do it in your Google Doc.
 Wrapping Up

Finish the Verb+ Review

document for next class!