Today  Mini-M.U.G.S. lesson: Sentence Variety  Notes: hyperbole & personification  Introduce literary portfolio & quote journal assignments  Sign out copies of Mango Street  Read Mango Street (p. 3-11): quote & figurative language journal study guide questions paragraph reflections for all four sections  HOMEWORK: finish any unfinished work for Mango Street [see above] Mr. Novak’s World Series Prediction: Phillies over the Twins in 5 games.

Sentence Variety  Simple Sentence sentence with one independent clause and no dependent clauses  My brother went to twenty Indians games this year.  Chicken wings make life worth living.

Sentence Variety  Compound Sentence sentence with multiple independent clauses but no dependent clauses  The clown frightened the little girl, so she ran off screaming.  Sega Genesis is the best gaming system of all time, and anyone who says that PS3 or Nintendo Wii are better is just a fool.

Sentence Variety  Complex Sentence sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause  After Mary added up all the sales, she discovered that her register was $32 short.  While some people say Lebron James is the best player in the NBA, Mr. Novak believes that Kevin Durant is hands down the best player in the league.

Sentence Variety  Complex-Compound Sentence sentence with multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause  With his reputation on the line, Kevin played against a fierce opponent at the Scrabble competition, and overcoming nerve-racking competition, he won the game with one well-placed word.

Sentence Variety  How to combine simple sentences and clauses: Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction  F = for, A = and, N = nor, B = but, O = or, Y = yet, S = so Use a semicolon. A semicolon needs complete sentences on either side of it that have complete meaning and can stand by themselves. Most effective when used with words like however, furthermore, instead, nevertheless, and consequently and a comma. A comma is enough when joining independent & dependent clauses

Combine These Simple Sentences 1. Negotiators resolved the strike. The town remained divided. 2. The waitress never refilled my drink. I left her a lousy tip. 3. The actress's performance electrified the audience. Lighting and sound problems diminished the play's overall impact. 4. It was cold. The football game was fun. 5. I asked you to take out the trash. You let it pile up until the garbage can was overflowing.

Figurative Language Simile and Metaphor Review  Define simile and metaphor.  What are some examples of each?  Why do authors use them?

Personification  giving human qualities to inhuman things or objects  EXAMPLE:  The sea was angry that day. “…And Spring herself, when she woke at dawn, Would scarcely know that we were gone” -Sara Teasdale

Hyperbole  Exaggeration often used for emphasis.  Example:  He ate a million hot dogs in the competitive eating contest.