Introduction to Grammar and Composition Mr. Eleftheriades

Monday, June 23 rd, 2014 Aim: What is grammar and why do we study it? Objectives: Discuss the significance of usage and mechanics Differentiating between different types of nouns Do Now: Look over syllabus Homework: Classifying nouns handout

Expectations What do we already know about Mr. Eleftheriades? What do we already know about grammar? Why are we studying grammar?

Why study grammar? Dear Admissions officer, Your last did not include an attachment that I need to complete in order to be considered for admittance into your prestigious school. Please resend that to my mother and _____ so we can complete the application process. Sincerely, Joe Shmo a. Me b. Myself c. I

You clearly did NOT have Mr. Eleftheriades I want to ensure that everyday mistakes that people make that cost them jobs, admission into schools, and credibility in everyday conversation are not made by my students. We start of with the parts of speech, which I am sure many of you have studied, but we pick up rather quickly, so make sure not to fall behind

Nouns Noun- person, place, thing or idea Common nouns- any one of a group of persons, places, things or ideas Proper noun- a particular person, place, thing or idea. Proper nouns are capitalized, common nouns are not (unless they start a sentence or are part of a title)

Common and Proper Nouns Common NounsProper nouns womenSylvia Bryan, Eda Seasongood, Queen Hathepsut nationSouth Korea, Mexico, United States eventWorld Series, Mardi Gras, World War II holidayMemorial Day, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July languageEnglish, Japanese, American Sign Language painterPablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mary Cassatt athleteMichael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Babe Ruth, George Eleftheriades Common and Proper nouns worksheet

Concrete and Abstract Nouns Concrete nouns- Person, place or thing that can be perceived by one of the senses. Abstract Nouns- names an idea, a feeling, a quality, or a characteristic. Concrete nouns- fire, garlic, cotton, horses, Liberty Bell Abstract nouns- self-confidence, strength, charm, ability, Zen Concrete and Abstract Nouns Worksheet and page four Oral Practice exercise.

Collective Nouns Collective noun- a noun that indicates a group of persons or objects. Come up with examples.

Collective Nouns audiencebunchfleetjurypride batchclusterflocklitterset bouquetcrewgrouppackstaff broodfamilyherdpodswarm

Compound Nouns Compound noun- Two or more words that together name a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. A compound noun may be written as one word, as separate words, or as a hyphenated word

Examples of Compound Nouns One Wordsidewalk, table cloth, Greenland Separate Wordsattorney general, telephone pole, Empire State Building Hyphenated Worddaughter-in-law, jack-o’-lantern, great- grandfather

Time Permitting Capitalization sp