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Power Writing
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Write for Power is a tool to help any person, from the primary grades
through adult life, develop and sharpen his writing skills by providing
a method – Writing for Power – that will amplify the process and will
actually result in writing with literacy and logic – and pleasure!
To eliminate the classical terminology of exposition – such as topic
sentences, major and minor details – which may have seemed too
abstract for many students and thus interfered with their development
of a logical thought, the author applied a numerical value to word,
phrases, sentences, and paragraphs. The approach seemed to unlock
the process of writing at once for all types of people, at all ages.
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Numeric Value
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By using three numbers, Power Writing
assigns the value of:
1st Power to main ideas, topic sentences,
and topic paragraphs;
2nd Power to major details that explain
main ideas:
3rd Power to minor details that elaborate
upon or clarify major details.
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Why are we learning this?
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Writing for Power will enhance Unity,
Clarity, and Coherence. Write for Power
will keep you on target. You will not
ramble because each sentence must explain
some preceding power until only 1st Power
makes complete sense alone.
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Stage 1 – Word Power
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Word Power:
A 1st Power word
serves as the most general, the “umbrella”
word under which the 2nd Power words
belong. Study these word combinations.
Note one of the words has a number (1) for
1st Power and that the others have a (2) for
2nd Power.
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Stage 1 – Word Power Examples
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(1) boulevards
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(2) Wilshire
(2) Sunset
(1) subjects
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(2) English
(2) history
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(1) parents
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(2) mother
(2) father
(1) countries
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(2) Portugal
(2) Greece
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Stage 1 - Assignment
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Create some word-power combinations of
your own, using the following as 1st Power
words: countries, names, leaders, sports,
islands, cars, movies, tools, sexes,
subjects, companies, and foods.
1)Countries
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2)USA
2)England
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Stage 2 – Phrase Power
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A dictionary defines a phrase as a sequence
of two or more words conveying a single
thought or forming a distinct party of a
sentence, but NOT containing a subject
and a predicate (no verb!). In the following
examples note how words from the
preceding stage 1 have now become power
phrases, with 1st and 2nd power
designations.
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Stage 2 – Phrase Power Examples
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(1) after-school
activities
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(2) playing baseball
(2) tutoring in the
library
(1) Spanish speaking
countries
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(2) Spain in Europe
(2) Argentina in
South America
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(1) dogs of China
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(2) Tibetan mastiff
(2) Chinese
wolfhound
(1) High School
subjects
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(2) American
Literature
(2) American history
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Comedy Movies
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Clerks 2
Money Talk
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Professional Sports
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Ice Hockey
British Rugby
National Football League
Arena Football
World Wrestling
Federation
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Tools for the home
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Chain saw
Philips screwdriver
Power washer
Weeding shovel
Allen wrench
Personal computer
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Stage 2 - Assignment
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Create some phrase-power combinations of your own,
using the following as 1st Power words: countries of
Europe, names of children, leaders of the world,
professional sports, islands of the Pacific, old cars,
comedy movies, tools for the home, subjects in school,
foods in the supermarket.
1) 80s Rock Bands
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2) Van Halen
2) Def Leopard
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Stage 3 & 4 – Sentence Power
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Most English grammar books define a sentence as
a group of words expressing a complete thought
(subject & verb!). Just as words and phrases had
power, so do sentences in their relationships with
each other. In Stage 3, phrases have now become
sentences. For example:
1)After school I like to do two things. 2)For
one, I like to play on the school baseball team.
2)For another, I like to help others by tutoring in
the library.
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Stage 4 Powergraphs (1, 2, 2)
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3-sentence powergraphs
1st Power sentence MUST have the word
“two” in it.
2nd Power sentences MUST include
“transitions” or “signal words”.
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Write a Stage 4 PG using
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For two reasons
subject.
is my favorite
For two reasons
favorite subject. First…
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Stage 5 Powergraphs (1, 2-3, 2-3)
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From 3 sentences to 5 sentences!
Now you expand your thoughts with use of 3rd
Power Sentences following each 2nd Power
Sentence.
3rd Power Sentences, known as minor details,
elaborate, expand, and develop the 2nd Power
sentences (major details).
Use signals or transitions such as: specifically, for
example, in other words, for instance, etc.
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Stage 5 Example (1, 2-3, 2-3)
1)Rain
causes two problems at the
construction site. 2)One is floods.
3)Consequently, workers must delay the
pouring of concrete. 4)Another problem is
mudslides. 5)For example, it becomes
difficult to put in a stable foundation.
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Stage 6
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Still 1, 2-3, 2-3 format (5 sentence
paragraph)
Never start a sentence with the words
“There are”
Avoid “to be”verbs – especially in the 1st
power sentence! (is, am, are, was, were,
been, being, will, be)
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Stage 5-6 Assignment - Handout
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Now, think about a story or book you have read. Write a Stage 5
“powergraph” about two reasons why it is a memorable story. Write your
paragraph on a separate sheet of lined paper. Be sure to indent and
punctuate, and be as neat as possible. Also, please “number” each of the
sentences as I have done in the example above.
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1st Power –
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2nd Power –
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3rd Power –
2nd Power –
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Write For Power Rules!
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Use ink or type (double spaced!)
Have 1-inch margins on all 4 sides.
Control neatness.
Indent the opening sentence of a powergraph one
inch.
Write complete sentences.
Use proper grammar.
Spell and punctuate correctly.
Never start a sentence with “There are…”
Avoid “to be” verbs when possible.
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In-class Assignment
Write a Stage
6
Powergraph
about two
things you
would buy
with
$500.00.
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There are…
“To-be”
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1st Power Sentences & Sentence Patterns
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The key to a good “Powergraph” is the 1st Power
Sentence. I will give you a packet of 150 1stpower sentences to help you generate ideas.
Write For Power incorporates grammar and
sentence structure within the paragraph writing.
These are called Sentence Patterns and are
illustrated in this packet. Don’t lose it!
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Stage 7 – Sentence Patterns
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Don’t lose the packet! $3.00 for a new
one.
Sentence Patterns incorporate grammar and
writing together – graduate to a more
complex style!
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Sentence Pattern #1
Strong Active Verb
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Assignment
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10 Sentences with Strong Active Verbs –
Underline them
1 Powergraph in which you use SP #1 – label
the “SP” in the left margin!
Feel free to look at the Sentence Pattern
Packet for ideas. Also, use your vocabulary
book for great verbs!
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Example Stage 7 Powergraph
#1
1)Two
problems perplexed the student.
2)First, how would he get his homework
done? 3)The boy had a late basketball
practice that night. 2)Second, how would
he ask Sarah to the dance? 3)He was trying
to work up the courage all week.
Label the Sentence
Pattern (SP) in the left
margin.
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Sentence Pattern #2 & #3
Ask a Question & Exclamation
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What two teachers give the most homework?
Mrs. Norton assigns so much homework!
Assignment
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5 Sentences in which you ask a question.
5 Sentences in which you use exclamation.
1 Powergraph in which you use SP #1, 2, 3– label
the “SPs” in the left margin!
Feel free to look at the Sentence Pattern Packet for
ideas.
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Example Powergraph
#1
#2
#3
1)Two
problems perplexed the student.
2)First, how would he get his homework
done? 3)The boy had a late basketball
practice that night. 2)Second, how would
he ask Sarah to the dance? 3)He was trying
to work up the courage all week!
Label the Sentence
Patterns (SPs) in the left
margin.
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Write For Power – Powergraph
using SP #1, #2, & #3
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SP #1 – Strong Active Verb
SP #2 – Question
SP #3 – Exclamation (Exclamatory Sent)
Powergraph – 1, 2-3, 2-3 format (5
sentences)
REVIEW!
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In-Class Example
#3
#1
1-Two terrible things happened yesterday!
2-First I attended school.
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3-Does anyone else besides me hate school?
2-Another bad thing occurred when I tripped.
3-I tripped over a chair.
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#3
#1
#2
Two terrible things happened
yesterday! First I attended school.
Does anyone else besides me hate
school? Another bad thing occurred
when I tripped. I tripped over a chair.
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Sentence Pattern #4 – Adverb
Opener
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Adverbs describe or “connect” to verbs,
adjectives, OR other adverbs.
DO NOT EVER connect to nouns BECAUSE
only Adjectives connect to nouns.
Usually end in “-ly” – happily or sadly
Adverbs answer questions like:
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When? How much? Where? Why? How?
Tomorrow/Today…, A lot, Many, Much, Few
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Powergraph using SP 1, 2, 3, 4
#4 -ly
Wisely, Helen made two course choices.
#1-vb First, she decided to take Spanish. Spanish
will help her get a better job in the future.
#2-? Second, should she take Calculus?
Calculus is a very hard class!
#3-!
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W4P – SP #4 Assignment-15pts
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10 Sentence using SP #4 – please underline
the adverbs
1 Powergraph using SP #1, #2, #3, and #4
This is what will be on the Grammar test
this Friday – Also study your notes!
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Sentence Pattern #5 –
Prepositional Phrase Opener
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Prepositions are the “small” words that are
ALWAYS followed by an “Object of the
Prep”, which is a noun. They give detail to
a sentence. They can help describe nouns
or verbs. Therefore, as a phrase, they can
be adjective phrases OR adverb phrases.
They are sometimes known as “BUSY
PREPOSITIONS” because they work so
much throughout our writing.
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Prepositions
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Basically anything that goes
in/out/under/etc. a Trashcan…
Above, Across, Along, Around, at, before,
on , out, over, through, behind, below,
beneath, besides, between, by, to, toward,
under, for, from, in, of, off, up, upon, with,
and MANY more.
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SP #5 – Start with a Prep Phrase
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For two reasons, I love to visit Disneyland.
Throughout the story, the characters
showed love in two ways.
Between you and me, I think we should
tighten the dress code for two reasons.
Inside the house, I found my lost keys.
During the vacation, I slept in every day.
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SPs 1-5
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Strong Active Verb
Questions
Exclamation
Adverb Opener
Prep Phrase Opener
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Assignment – Due Tues, 10/21
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Write 10 sentences using SP #5
Write 1 sentence for each of the other 4
SPs. Be sure to label!
Write 1 Powergraph in which you use the
ODD Sentence Patterns (1,3,5)
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SP #6 – Verb Precedes the Subject
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Normally, in our sentences, we start with a
subject and then comes the verb.
A large tree grew (in the park).
Subject + Verb + Prep Phrase
(In the park) grew a large tree.
Prep Phrase + Verb + Subject
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SP #6
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The student studied diligently.
Subject + Verb + Adverb
Diligently, studied the student.
Adverb + Verb + Subject
The engine roared loudly.
Subject + Verb + Adverb
Loudly roared the engine.
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Assignment SP #6
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Due Monday – Oct 27
10 Sentences using SP #6 (10 pts)
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5 starting with a (PP) and 5 with a Adv.
1 sentence each using SP #1-5 (5 pts)
1 powergraph using even SPs. (2,4,6)
Don’t forget to use your packet as a
reference for help!
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PG
#6
#4
#2
On my street live two famous people.
First, Tim Duncan, the basketball player
lives on the corner. Graciously, he taught
me some moves. Another person is
Orlando Bloom. Do you think he’ll go to
prom with Megan?
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#6
#4
#2
Along the boulevard sped two sports
cars. First, a Corvette raced by me.
Luckily, I caught a glance at it in my
mirror. Second, a Lamborghini flew by.
How can anyone afford that car?
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SP #7 – Use Conversation or a
Quotation
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Always place commas and periods INSIDE the
closing punctuation
“Ellen,” she said, “I want you to take the two
ladies for a ride on the roller coaster.”
Punctuation is the key to using quotations
and/or conversation in your writing.
NEVER double-end your punctuation.
He said, “I did it!”
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SP #7 - Quotations
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“What will I wear?” asked the girl.
The girl asked, “What will I wear?”
“Get out of here!” screamed the policeman.
The policeman screamed, “Get out of
here!”
ASSIGNMENT : Write the SPs #1-7.
Write 8 examples of SP #7.
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ASSIGNMENT : Due Friday 11/16 (14
sentences total)
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Write the pattern name & an example sentence for each
SP #1-#7
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SP #1 – Strong Active Verb – The man dawdled at his house.
SP #2 – Question
SP #3 – Exclamation
SP #4 – Adverb Opener
SP #5 – Prep Phrase Opener
SP #6 – Verb Proceeds Subject – At his house dawdled the man.
SP #7 – Quotation
Write three more examples of SP #7
Write four examples of SP #6 (2 with adverbs, 2 with
Prep. Phrases)
Be ready for a quiz on all of this on Friday.
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#8 – Use Apposition
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SP #1 – Strong Active Verb
SP #2 – Question
SP #3 – Exclamation
SP #4 – Adverb Opener
SP #5 – Prep Phrase Opener
SP #6 – Verb Proceeds Subject
SP #7 – Quotation
SP #8 – Apposition (appositive)
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SP #8 - Apposition
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Noun or Pronoun, that is “connected” to
another noun or pronoun, to give it more
detail.
HOWEVER, it is NOT an adjective!!!
Mrs. Norton, the English teacher, is very
cool.
We will go to Disneyland, a park in
Anaheim.
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Appositives
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Remember, any word or phrase that you
can put “the, a, or an” in front of is a noun!
Appositive are NOUNS that just give more
detail to a proceeding noun.
The ship arrived at a Mexican resort
destination, Puerto Vallarta.
The ship arrived in Puerto Vallarta, a
Mexican resort destination.
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SP #8 – Assignment (15 points)
Due on Monday
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Write 5 Sentences Using SP #8
One Powergraph (5 sentences) Using the
odd SPs (1, 3,5, 7)
One Powergraph (5 sentences) Using the
even SPS (2,4,6,8)
Remember to use the “packet” to help
with those 1st Power sentences!
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Example of an Even Powergraph
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#4
#6
#2
Two American cities, Los Angeles and
San Diego, appeal to me. Specifically,
Los Angeles has many attractions for
locals and tourists. To Hollywood flock
thousands of people every day. San Diego
also has great attractions. Who doesn’t
love Shamu and Sea World?
Remember to label the SPs!!!
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Example of an Odd Powergraph
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#7
#1
#3
On the way to class I see two kinds of
people. First, I see students who are
gossiping about other students. One student
may say, “Oh my gosh, did you hear about
Sally and Bobby?” Other students resemble
busy ants around an ant hill. With stressed
out faces I just want them to take a second
and relax!
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SPs 1-8 Review
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Strong Active Verb
Question
Exclamation
Adverb Opener
Prep Phrase Opener
Verb Precedes Subject
Quotation
Apposition
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SP #9 - Open with Adverbial
Clause (Dependent Clause)
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How is this different from SP #4?
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Happily, I did my chores for the day.
Adverb Clause has its own verb & subj
Adv. Clause begins with an Adverbial
Trigger: Because, Since, When, While,
Although, So, Before, etc.
Adv. Clause will open the sentence and be
followed by a comma.
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SP 9 – Adv. Clause Opener
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Examples: (The trigger is red)
After the bell rang, we quickly went to
class.
Since I didn’t see any of the movies, I
could care less about the Oscars.
Because it is a new semester, we all start
with fresh grades.
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SP #9 Assignment
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5 - SP #9 sentences
1 Powergraph using all of the odd SPs
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1,3,5,7,9
Due on Monday
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Example Powergraph 1-3-5-7-9
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#1
#3,
#5
#7
When I find the pot of gold, I will buy
two things. First, I will purchase a monkey
named Jim. He will be so cool! At Toys-RUs I will buy a giraffe. When I push the
button, the giraffe says, “Buy me!”
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SP # 10 – Parallel Structure
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Parallel Structure places words, phrases, clauses,
and sentences in a series of the same grammatical
elements (like a list).
Parallel structure helps to keep logical thought
and keep the reader on track.
Examples:
Wind and spray together blind, deafen, and strangle you.
He walked to the platform, he stood still a moment, and
he hesitantly began to speak. (parallel clauses)
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SP #10 - Assignment
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Write 5 examples of SP #10.
Each sentence must display a different type
of parallel structure (words, phrases,
clauses, etc.)
Write 1 Powergraph in which you use the
even SPs (2,4,6,8,10)
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Example sentences (words,
phrases, clauses, verbs, etc)
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I bought new makeup, new clothes, and new
shoes.
Lutheran HS, LA Baptist, and Alameny are all
parochial schools.
I want to wake up in the morning, nap in the
afternoon, and stay up late at night.
She will either study for the test or fail it
miserably.
This weekend I will go to the movies, hang out
with my friend, and celebrate her birthday.
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Even Powergraph
#10
#4
#2
#6
#8
Washing dishes, cleaning house, and
doing laundry annoy me for two reasons.
Firstly, these chores take too long. Doesn’t
my mom know I have other plans?
Second, next to my bed lies a pile of dirty
clothes. My room, the dirtiest room in the
house, smells bad.
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STAGE 8 – 1, 2-3, 2-3, 2-3, 1C
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Add a third detail
1st Sentence will have a “three” instead of
“two”
All other rules apply
Add a conclusion that “echos” the 1st topic
sentence
Ultimately, Stage 8 preps us for a 5
Paragraph Essay.
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Example of Stage 8
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#9
#4
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(With regard) to book reports, three novels attract a
great deal of students. First, A Child Called “It”, a book
by David Peltzer, is the first book of a very popular series.
Because it is a true story and has a hopeful ending, this
book is excellent. A second book that interests students is
Harry Potter. Unfortunately, all of the books in this series
are unavailable on AR. Finally, The Chronicles of Narnia
is a well-liked series by C.S. Lewis. These books are
favorites because they blend fantasy with Christian
themes. In conclusion, students enjoy books that are
interesting to read, have sequels that follow, and include
intriguing themes.
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Assignment – in class
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Write a Stage 8 Powergraph using the following
1st power sentence.
Group A – If I was home alone during a major
earthquake, I would do three things. (SP #9)
Group B – In three ways Sara expressed
appreciation to her parents, teachers, and friends.
(SP #10)
Group C – Australia, one of the world’s seven
continents, possesses three major tourist
attractions. (SP #8)
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SP #11 – Open with Adjective
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An Adjective is a word that connects to a
noun to describe it.
They usually immediately precede the
words they modify ( the _______ girl)
However, when pulled away and placed on
the front of a sentence and followed by a
comma, they gain emphasis.
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Examples of SP #11
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Attractive, the young lady exuded great
confidence.
Cold, the family gathered near the fire.
Furious, Peter felt frustration.
Breathless and weary, she still ran on the
treadmill.
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SP #12 – Open with Adjective Phrase
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Adjective Phrase = Adjective + a group of words,
often a Prep Phrase.
The Phrase does NOT have a subject & verb (that
would be a clause!)
The Adjective Phrases serve the same function as
regular adjectives – connecting to and modifying
a noun.
Adjective Phrase Openers are followed by a
comma.
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Examples of SP #12
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Attractive (in a physical way), the young
lady exuded great confidence.
Cold (from the approaching storm), the
family gathered near the fire.
Furious (at the teacher), Peter felt
frustration.
Breathless and weary (from a lack of
sleep), she still ran on the treadmill.
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Assignment – SP #11 & #12 – Due
Monday, Feb 9th
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Write 5 sentences
using SP #11 (5 pts)
Write 5 sentences
using SP #12 (5 pts)
Write ONE Stage 8
Powergraph (three
details) using SP’s
#8-#12 (10 points)
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could use:
 3 adjectives to describe
your personality
 3 embarrassing moments
 3 things you find
annoying
 3 wishes you would make
 3 days NOT to go to the
mall
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Sp #13 – Open with Present
Infinitive
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Infinitive is “to” + verb
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To push
To wash
To dance
To laugh
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SP #13
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Infinitive Opener can act as three different
parts of speech
Noun (subject of the sentence)
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To laugh at the funeral would be rude.
Subject(n)
verb Pred Adj
To cry at a wedding is normal.
Subject(n) verb Pred Adj
To eat too much cheese is fattening.
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SP #13
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Noun (Subject
Adjective (connect to nouns –subject)
To stop dress code infractions, Mrs.
Norton did a dress code check all day.
To get to the park, the dog ran all day.
To satisfy her hunger, Nadia ate cheese.
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SP #13
1.
2.
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Noun (Subj)
Adjective (connecting to Subject)
Adverb
I struggled to teach the lesson.
To improve my grades I worked hard.
To get extra rest, Andrew slept in.
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SP #14 Open with Perfect Infinitive
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To + have + past participle form of the verb
To have studied for the exam would have
been a good idea.
SP #13 – Present Infinitve
To + present tense of verb
To study for the exam will be a good idea.
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SP #13 & 14 Assignment – due
Tuesday Feb. 17
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5 SP #13s
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5 SP #14s
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To eat the soup will make me sick.
To have watched the show would have been
nice.
1 Stage 8 Powergraph (1, 23, 23, 23, 1C)
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SP #2, #4, #8, #12, #14
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SP #15 & #16 – Open with a
Participle (15-present, 16- past)
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Participles always act as adjectives.
They always connect to nouns.
Present Part -ing ending
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Eating quickly, I couldn’t be late for school.
Past Part -ed ending
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Burned by the fire, the child cried loudly.
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SP #15 – Present Participle
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Flying through the air, Andrew bravely
fought crime.
Driving recklessly, DJ should not get his
license.
Singing in the shower, Davielle slipped on
the soap.
Running in the park, Eric got attacked by a
dog.
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SP #16 – Past Participle
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Laughed at by the class, Vickie was in
tears.
Cleaned by Christie, the room was still
dirty.
Stunned by her beauty, Victor couldn’t
even speak.
Shocked at the sight, the teacher fainted.
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Assignment – Due Monday
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2.
3.
4.
5 SP #15s
5 SP #16s
Write a list of ALL 16 Sentence Patterns.
Strong Active Verb
Question
Exclamation
Adverb Opener
5.
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SP #17 – Open with a Perfect Participle
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Present Part – ending –ing
Past Part – ending –ed
Perfect Part – having + past tense(usually)
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Having shrieked loudly, the girl…
Having come late to school, Eric got a tardy.
Having kissed her hand, Romeo fell in love.
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Examples
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Having sat in the expensive seats, I don’t
think I’ll ever sit anywhere else!
Having taught preschool, Mrs. Norton was
better prepared to teach freshman.
Having eaten the whole thing, I felt sick!
Having ran in the rain, DJ caught the flu.
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Participle Review
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SP #15 – Present Participle Opener
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SP #16 – Past Participle Opener
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Walking across the street, I got hit by a car.
Determined to finish my homework, I stayed
up all night.
SP #17 – Perfect Participle Opener
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Having laughed hard, she fell out of the chair.
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Assignment – Due Today
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4 SP #15 – Present Participle Opener
4 SP #16 – Past Participle Opener
7 SP #17 – Perfect Participle Opener
Review Test on Friday – SP
#1-17 (I’ll provide a sheet
of notes for SPs #1-10
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SP #18 – Open with a Direct Object
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Normally, sentences begin with a subject,
are followed by a verb, and IF that verb is
transitive (or takes an object), then a
DIRECT OBJECT.
Mrs. Norton gave directions.
A direct object (DO) is ALWAYS a noun.
Nouns are any word that you can put
THE, A, or AN in front of.
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DO - continued
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Transitive verbs include:
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Make
Love
Have
Order
Notice
Give
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the transitive verb is the
“WHAT” of the
sentence.
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Back to SP #18
OPEN with a DO
Krista owns a dog. (regular sent order)
A dog Krista owns.
I love Mayam more than Andrew.
Mayam I love more than Andrew.
The teacher promised As (for everyone).
As for everyone the teacher promised.
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Assignment – SP #18 – due Mon.
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10 SP #18s – Be sure to underline the DO
1 Powergraph – Stage 8 (8 sentences)
3, 9, 12, 15, 18 (no #6!)
I smell fear.
Fear I smell.
Fear smell I. SP #6 & #18
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IN-CLASS EXAMPLES
Steven ordered food.
Aileen played basketball.
Trent made music.
Yohan made a cookie.
Justin ate food.
Nicky bought a car.
Luke had homework.
Brandon hates WOW.
Daniel loves WOW.
Mrs. Norton gave homework.
The dog jumped the fence.
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Food Steven ordered.
Basketball Aileen played.
Music Trent made.
A cookie Yohan made.
Food Justin ate.
A car Nicky bought.
Homework Luke had.
WOW Brandon hates.
WOW Daniel loves.
Homework Mrs. Norton gave.
The fence the dog jumped.
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3-9-12-15-18 (tutoring)
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3
9
18
15
Excited for his future, Aladdin revealed his
three wishes. First, he wished for a magic
carpet! Because transportation was his biggest
issue, a carpet was important. Second he wished
for a meal. A loaf of bread the genie provided.
Finally, flying on the magic carpet, Aladdin
wished for a princess. Jasmine was his dream
girl. Happy with these new “belongings”,
Aladdin went for a picnic… in Brazil.
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SP #19 Open with a Verb
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Verbs supply action to a sentence
Time Magazine, in every issue, makes
frequent use of the verb as a sentence
opener – particularly in recording
conversation
When you open a sentence with a verb, you
may take credit for 2 different SPs - #19
and #7 (quote)
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Examples of #19
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Reported the officer, “We apprehended the
suspect last night.”
Announced the team owner, “We will be
releasing 500 free tickets to the public.”
Thought General Zaroff, “Why did
Rainsford quit the game and kill himself?”
Grinned the teacher, “There will be no
homework this week.”
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Assignment
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5 Examples of SP #19
1 example each of SPs 14-18 (5 sentences
total)
One Stage 8 Powergraph about 3 major
plot points in Cask of Amontillado. EC for
typing!
Use SPs #19, 18, 16, #14, #7 (7 & 19 go
well together!)
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14-18
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#14 – To have
ed would have been
(Perfect Infinitive)
#15 – Fainting from the heat, (Present Participle)
#16 – Shocked by Emily, I yelled!(Past
Participle)
#17 – Having received the apple, the teacher was
happy. (Perfect Participle)
#18 – (DO) A question the teacher asked.
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Odyssey - #19 & #7, 18, 16, #14
Three examples of Greek Mythology
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Scylla & Charybdis – mythological monsters
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The Cyclops – one-eyed son of Poseidon
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Athena disguises & helps Odysseus
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The Sirens
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Calypso
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Helios’ cattle
7.
Zeus and his bolt of lightning destroys the ship
8.
Hermes tells Calypso to let him go
9.
Aeolus – bag of wind
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Interlopers - #19 & #7, 18, 16, #14
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14
19, 7
16
Three points of irony Saki uses in “The
Interlopers.” First, it is ironic that nature’s violence
takes over before their own. Specifically, to have shot
each other was the objective of both Ulrich and Georg.
A second instance of irony is when the men become
friends. Said Ulrich, “Neighbor if you will help me bury
this old quarrel, I will ask you to be my friend.” Finally,
a last situational irony is found when they are going to
be eaten by wolves. Eaten by the wolves, their conflict
is resolved. In conclusion, the irony in “The Interlopers”
makes this a very engaging story.
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Sentence Pattern #20
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Open with a present GERUND
A gerund is a verbal – a word that used to
be a verb, but now is something else… like
a noun or an adjective.
A Participle is also a verbal – it used to be
a verb, but now is an adjective.
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The sleeping dog had a puppy dream.
The wrapped candy was expensive.
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Gerunds – act as nouns - ING
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Gerunds ALWAYS end in –ing.
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Sleeping, walking, running, talking, dying,
painting, writing, flying, burning, kissing
Gerunds MUST act as NOUNS
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Subject, Direct Object, Object of Preposition,
Predicate Noun (follows a “to be” verb)
How to Open with a Gerund
1.
Combine with an adverb
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2.
Combine with a Prepositional Phrase
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Driving dangerously can be criminal.
Writing in my journal is relaxing.
Take an object after the gerund
1.
Saying goodbye to my mom gave me a
feeling of sadness.
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With a PP
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Dancing romantically can be thrilling.
Dancing with a short person can present some
problems.
Taking an object
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Dancing the Cha-cha at a competition gives
me confidence.
Homework – due Monday
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5 sentences using SP 20 (Present Gerund
opener)
List all 20 Sentence Patterns
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Strong Active Verb
Question
Exclamation
Adverb Opener
Prep Phrase Opener
Verb Precedes Subject
Be ready for a W4P quiz
on Friday on SP 20 and
all the SPs!!!!!!
SP #21 – Restrictive Adjective Clause
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A clause must have a subject and a verb
(unlike a phrase)
A clause may be independent and be its
own sentence.
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The ball bounced down the road.
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Subject
Verb-
(Prep Phrase)
A clause may be DEPENDENT, which
means it can NOT be its own sentence
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It must “connect” to an independent clause.
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Dependent Clauses may be:
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Adverbial Clauses (“because”, “since”)
Adjective Clauses – connecting to NOUNS
Restrictive Adjective Clause – dependent
clause (Subj & Verb), connecting to a noun,
that is necessary to the meaning of the
sentence. – Without the Rest Adj Clause, the
sentence meaning changes
Common Triggers (Who, Whom, Whose,
Which, That)
Examples of Rest Adj Clause
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Start with a Subj (Nouns) and then connect
the RAC
Students who want to score well on their
tests will prepare (with plenty) (of
studying).
Ellisa, who was sick with swine flu, missed
school yesterday.
The class, that worked hard on the report,
earned a party.
Examples of SP 21
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Harout, who stayed up too late last night, slept through
class.
Krystal, for whom we are throwing a party, will celebrate
her fifteenth birthday.
The teacher, whose class was feared by all, turned out to
be loving and nice.
The car which ran out of gas got stuck in the middle of the
street.
The sunglasses that I thought I had lost were in Mr.
Gummelt’s office.
SP 21 Homework – due Monday
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5 Sentences using SP 21 (use each trigger –
who, whom, whose, which, that)
5 Sentences using SP 20
1 Stage 5 Powergraph, with a conclusion
(so 6 sentences) in which you use SP 18,
19 (& #7), 20, & 21.
TOPIC – Two qualities that make (your
Greek God) an interesting character.
Powergraph – Odysseus 18, 19 (& #7), 20, 21
#19 & 1.
#7
2.
#21
3.
#18
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#20
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6.
Exclaimed the student, “Odysseus is a great hero for two
main reasons.”
One reason he is heroic is he protects his crew of men.
The Lotus Eaters who are loser weed-heads try to keep
some of his men, but Odysseus defeats them.
Cleverness Odysseus possesses, which makes him a smart
character.
Outsmarting the Trojans proves how intelligent he is.
Finally, Odysseus is protective and clever, both of which
make him a good epic hero.