English 11 December 16, 2015

Today’s Standards Vocabulary: Determine the meaning of unknown words using a variety of strategies Vocabulary #9 new packet – Literature: Analyze how an author’s choice concerning how to structure specific parts of a text contribute to its overall structure and meaning book XXIV, – Language: :Master the rules of Standard English grammar when speaking and writing verb review

Vocabulary *Standard: Determine the meaning of unknown words using a variety of strategies. Vocabulary #9: new packet

Language Master the rules of standard English Grammar and usage when writing and speaking. New Packet Infinative Subjunctive Subject/verb agreement review

Subjunctive Was (singular) changes to were (plural) – Condition contrary to fact (if, as if, as though) – Statements expressing a wish – Convey a sense of doubt – Make a recommendation, request, or demand

Sub/Verb Agreement Indefinite Pronoun Indefinite pronouns are singular and require a singular verb Exceptions: All, Any, Most, None, Some – Here you have to look to the OP for agreement Most of my students were passing. Most of my meal is delicious.

Literature Literature: Analyze how an author’s choice concerning how to structure specific parts of a text contribute to its overall structure and meaning. – Iliad Begin book XXIV: Achilleus and Priam

Homework Review Verbs – Forms (s for third person singular) – Irregulars – Infinative/subjunctive – Subject/verb agreement(5 rules) – Indefinite pronoun rule (sub/verb agreement)