Warm Up: Get out a sheet of
paper. Title it “Grammar Warm UpsAugust 25-29”
You’ve done Mad Libs before right? That’s what we are doing today.
Come up with a word for each given part of speech. (If you need a
refresher on your parts of speech, feel free to look it up on your
device, or grab a dictionary.) 5 Minutes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Verb
Adverb (when)
Adjective
Noun
Adjective
Adjective
Verb
Adjective
Noun
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Noun
Noun
Noun
Verb
Adverb (How)
Adjective
Adjective
Noun
Keep all grammar notes and activities together. These will
be subject to random notebook checks.
8 Parts of Speech
Using your list, fill in the Mad Lib below. Read it aloud to an elbow
partner.
Verb, Adverb (when), Adjective, Noun, Adjective, Adjective, Verb, Adjective, Noun, Noun, Noun, Noun,
Verb, Adverb (How), Adjective, Adjective, Noun
The Wal-Mart Difference!
Come ___1____ at WALMART ____2____, where you`ll receive ___3___
discounts on all of your favorite brand name ___4___. Our ___5___ and
____6___ associates are there to ___7_____ you. Here you will find
____8____ prices on the ___9___you need: ___10______ for the moms,
_____11____ for the kids and all the latest electronics for the ___12______.
So ____13____ ____14_____to your _____15____ ___16______
WALMART where the ___17______come first.
Grammar Notes (add to warm ups)
A person, place,
thing, or idea
Shows an action or state of being
Describes a noun by
showing what kind, Describes a verb,
which one, or how
adjective, or another
many
adverb by showing
how, when, or where
Grammar Notes (add to warm ups)
Replace a noun
(he, she, it, they…)
Used to join clauses,
sentences or words
together (and, or,
but, so, because…)
Short exclamation (Ouch! Hi, my
name is Alex. Well, I’m not sure.)
Links a noun to
another word (to,
at, on, from, of…)
Email Etiquette
(Netiquette)
How to Guide for Professional
Electronic Correspondence
1. Subject line should
summarize the
message.
2. Don't assume the
recipient knows the
background.
Always provide
important
details…
3. Keep it concise.
Get to the point and
be specific about
what actions are
needed.
4. Reply within 24 hours.
5. Allow time for a reply.
6. Use the BCC field when
sending bulk email.
BCC means blind carbon copy…
7. Don't SHOUT at people.
ANYTHING
WRITTEN IN ALL
CAPITAL LETTERS
IS CONSIDERED
SHOUTING!!
8. Avoid angry outbursts.
Once written and sent, it can't be recalled
9. Use correct punctuation and
grammar.
Do NOT use too
many exclamation
points!!!!!!
10. Use a good layout to
improve readability.
Use spaces and
breaks between
paragraphs and
long sentences to
make it easier on
the reader.
11. Keep the thread.
•
•
When replying to
an e-mail, use the
reply option on
the sidebar in your
mail.
This will keep the
message in the
"thread", and
make it easier for
the recipient to
follow.
12. Use correct spelling.
Spell check is a
wonderful invention.
Just use it.
13. Don't Reply to All unless
necessary.
14. Acronyms, abbreviations,
and emoticons
15. Edit the superfluous text
out of emails
>> >>> >THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN FROM A NEPALESE
GOOD
LUCK MANTRA. YOU'LL
>> > >>> >FIND IT TO BE WORTH READING
AND WORTH SHARING:
>> > >>> >Do not keep this message.
The mantra must leave your hands
>> within 96
>> > >>> >hours or you will suffer harm.
16. Chain Letters
17. Don't be over-familiar with
the recipient
Use appropriate salutations.
Do not call anyone by their first name
unless they are a close friend.
18. Keep download size to a
minimum.
19. Illegal Activities.
20. Email is not confidential.
Tips
• Use correct spelling. Spell-check is a wonderful
invention. Use it, but don’t rely on it solely. Go back
and check yourself!
– A funny miscommunication spell-check will not catch:
• What you said was: I was really excited to get
your massage yesterday.
• What you meant to say was: I was really excited
to get your message yesterday.
Use a font that has a professional, neutral look
(Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier).
DO
Dear Mrs. Forys,
DON’T
Dear Mrs. Forys,
I’m a little confused about
the short story essay. Does
it have to be double-spaced
or single-spaced? Does it
have to have multiple
characters? Other than
that, I think I understand
everything we need to do.
I’m a little confused about
the short story essay. Does
it have to be double-spaced
or single-spaced? Does it
have to have multiple
characters? Other than
that, I think I understand
everything we need to do.
Thank You,
John Doe
Thank You,
John Doe
Use a font that has a professional, neutral look
(Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier).
DO
DON’T
I’m a little confused
about the short story
essay. Does it have to
be double-spaced or
single-spaced? Does it
have to have multiple
characters? Other than
that, I think I
understand everything
we need to do.
I NEED UR
HELP!!!!!! i dont
kno how to do the
asinment u told us
to do 2day. email
me back asap.
URGENT!!!!
Be sure to bring your email to an
appropriate close.
DO
DON’T
Dear Mrs. Forys,
I’m a little confused about
the short story essay.
Does it have to be doublespaced or single-spaced?
Does it have to have
multiple characters? Other
than that, I think I
understand everything we
need to do.
Thank you,
John Doe
Dear Mrs. Forys,
I’m a little confused about the
short story essay. Does it have
to be double-spaced or singlespaced? Does it have to have
multiple characters? Other than
that, I think I understand
everything we need to do.