Let’s review:  A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a verb. › Example: when the frog jumped  An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a simple sentence. › Example: I screamed. My brother laughed.  A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete thought or sentence. › Example: when the frog jumped

 A compound sentence combines two independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. › Example: I screamed, and my brother laughed.  A compound-complex sentence combines a compound sentence (two independent clauses) with a dependent clause. › Example: When the frog jumped, I screamed, and my brother laughed.

The two puppies tumbled down the stairs, and they barked noisily because my baby sister was chasing them. 1. Write down the sentence. 2. Draw circles around the two independent clauses. 3. Underline the dependent clause. 4. Two independent clauses joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction is called a ____________________ sentence. 5. A compound sentence joined with a dependent clause is called a __________________ sentence.

A. Expository – Write down everything you know about frogs. Tell about your experiences with frogs, as well as frog characters in stories you’ve read and movies you’ve seen. B. Narrative - Create a fable or myth that explains why some frogs are pretty and some are downright ugly.

Today’s Essential Questions: How is an effective expository essay organized? How do I write an effective body paragraph?

OH NO! Today, students, we are going to dissect frogs.

Dissect – transitive verb Definition – to separate into pieces, to cut apart Synonym – to analyze, break down Antonym – construct Sentence – We dissected the paragraph into a topic sentence and supporting sentences. Etymology – 1598, Latin

Head – Introduction Paragraph Body – Body Paragraphs Legs – Conclusing Paragraph

Turn to page 928 in your GREEN literature books. Let’s read an expository article about a scientific advancement. We will fill out an organizer on author’s purpose and dissect a couple of the body paragraphs. Today, students, we are going to dissect paragraphs.

 Underline each clause.  Label each clause as either (D) dependent or (I) independent. Write it above the clause.  Label each sentence as simple, compound, or compound, complex.

Q and A What are the two main parts of a body paragraph? What is the purpose of the topic sentence? What types of things can you use as supporting details? I could sure use one of those fancy prosthetic legs.

Let’s review:  A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a verb. › Example: while the frog danced  An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a simple sentence. › Example: The children cheered. But the baby cried.  A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete thought or sentence. › Example: while the frog danced

 A compound sentence combines two independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. › Example: The children cheered, but the baby cried.  A compound-complex sentence combines a compound sentence (two independent clauses) with a dependent clause. › Example: The children cheered, but the baby cried while the frog danced.

When my baby sister chased them, the two puppies tumbled down the stairs, and they barked noisily at her. 1. Write down the sentence. 2. Draw circles around the two independent clauses. 3. Underline the dependent clause. 4. Draw boxes around the subjects and verbs. 5. Two independent clauses joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction is called a ____________________ sentence. 6. A compound sentence joined with a dependent clause is called a __________________ sentence.

Clause – a group of words containing a subject and a verb. › Example: while the frog danced

Listen closely to the lyrics sung by Kermit the Frog. me-street-kermit-sings-being-green Journal Week 10 Day 2 a. What are Kermit’s thoughts and feelings about being green? Why do you think he feels that way? How does he resolve his unhappiness? How does his song apply to you or your family or friends? b. It’s easy to “Go Green.” How will you spice up your essays by going green? Name some strategies and techniques you will use.

It's not that easy being green Having to spend each day the color of the leaves When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow or gold Or something much more colorful like that It's not easy being green It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're Not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water Or stars in the sky But green's the color of Spring And green can be cool and friendly-like And green can be big like an ocean, or important Like a mountain, or tall like a tree W hen green is all there is to be It could make you wonder why, but why wonder why Wonder, I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful And I think it's what I want to be

Today’s Essential Questions: How is an effective expository essay organized? How do I write an effective body paragraph?

Head – Introduction Paragraph Body – Body Paragraphs Legs – Conclusion Paragraph

Today, students, we will dissect articles about FROGS AN ARTICLE about frogs ARTICLE: m.edu/frogs/mainstory/i ndex.html

1. Read the title. 2. Who is the author 3. Where did the article come from? 4. How can you tell that it came from a reliable source? 5. Look at the top picture and read the caption aloud. 6. Look at the bottom picture and read the caption aloud. 7. Now, let’s read the first paragraph aloud. 8. Who’ll volunteer to read the 2 nd paragraph? 9. The 3 rd paragraph? 10. The 4 th paragraph?

Transition – noun Definition – words or phrases that connect related ideas Synonym – link together Antonym – incoherent Sentence – First, second, next, finally, and lastly are transitions. Etymology – 1551, Latin

You’ll need  your instruments: › Scissors and glue sticks  The specimen: › Article  The lab notes: › organizer

 Underline each clause.  Label each clause as either (D) dependent or (I) independent. Write it above the clause.  Label each sentence as simple, compound, or compound, complex. * Continued from Monday.

Q and A What is the purpose of transition words and phrases? What are some examples of transitions? I thank you from the bottom of my heart for dissecting paragraphs and sentences instead of me!