Lesson 20

Today’s Agenda Review rules and take notes over SAT skills Activity 1.13 pp. 59+ “Declaration of Independence” Structure Elements of Argument OBJECTIVE: Identify elements in an argument Evaluate the effectiveness of an argument.

Sat skills SUBJECTS VERBS SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT PRONOUNS p. 899; p. 489 VERBS P. 900; p. 449 SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT Unit 16 – pp. 600+ (If you don’t know what a preposition is, go to page 468. If you don’t know what a dependent/subordinate clause is, go to page 536.)) 9.3 – pp. 388+ PRONOUNS P. 442; p. 898; PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT Unit 17 – pp. 632+ 9.4 – pp. 392+ Take notes over each of these. Study your notes for Lesson 21 when you will retake the SAT quiz and attempt to earn back ½ point for each point you lost.

Sat skills PRONOUNS PRONOUN- ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT SUBJECTS Take notes over each of these. Study your notes for Lesson 21 when you will retake the SAT quiz and attempt to earn back ½ point for each point you lost. Sat skills SUBJECTS p. 899; p. 489 VERBS P. 900; p. 449 SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT Unit 16 – pp. 600+ (If you don’t know what a preposition is, go to page 468. If you don’t know what a dependent/subordinate clause is, go to page 536.)) 9.3 – pp. 388+ PRONOUNS P. 442; p. 898; PRONOUN- ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT Unit 17 – pp. 632+ 9.4 – pp. 392

Practice together Subject Sing Or plural? Puerto Rico, along with many other Caribbean islands, reflect a varied cultural heritage in national and local celebrations. Verb: sing. or plural? Identify the nouns (squares) What’s the subject? What’s the verb? Agree?

Practice Together Subject Sing Or plural? One major tradition handed down from the Spanish culture is the fiestas, or the religious festivals, that celebrates each town’s patron saint. Verb: sing. or plural? What are the nouns? Subject? Verb? Agree?

pronoun: sing. or plural? Practice together antecedent Sing Or plural? The entire cast showed their enthusiasm for Helen’s performance by presenting her with a bouquet of roses on the last day of the show. pronoun: sing. or plural? Pronouns? Antecedents? Agree?

pronoun: sing. or plural? Practice together antecedent Sing Or plural? We often noticed that the audience had diverse reactions to a performance and would loudly declare its opinions as soon as the curtain had fallen. Its is singular and the audience (antecedent) is acting as multiple individuals. Therefore, the pronoun must be plural. pronoun: sing. or plural?

sAT Retake quiz lesson 21

Activity 1.13

Structure of an Argument - review Hook Claim Evidence Concession and Refutation Call to Action

Declaration of Independence pp. 59+ Read and annotate the Declaration. Address the Key Ideas and Details as you go. Additionally, label the elements of argument and the structure. Whatever you don’t finish is homework! VIDEO IS ABOUT 15 MINUTES - Morgan Freeman introduces the Declaration; Hollywood reads it – actual Declaration begins around 4:30 mark