+ Prepping for the Article Analysis Parts of Speech and Beyond

+ Verb Definition: A word that shows action or state of being. Example: Connor raced breathlessly down the hallway. Other Verbs: Swim, Sat, Walked, Jogged, Vaulted Linking Verbs: does not express action, but rather links two words Connor appeared hungry My throat muscles became tight after speaking all day.

+ Adverb Definition: a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb and explain where, when, how, and to what extent. Example: Connor raced breathlessly down the hallway. Other Adverbs: quickly Happily Suggestively alluringly

+ Noun Definition: A word that names a person, place, or thing. Example: Connor raced breathlessly down the hallway. Other Nouns Man Briefcase Cornwall Bus sidewalk

+ Pronoun Definition: A word used in place of a noun. Example: Connor He raced breathlessly down the hallway. Other Nouns: She It They We

+ Adjective Definition: A word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. Example: Connor, dressed in green and gold, raced breathlessly down the hallway. Other Adjectives Green and gold Tiny Cold Hungry

+ Let’s Get to Work Working in pairs, answer the Parts of Speech worksheet. Be prepared to share your response and your reasoning.