R&J Act II, Clause practice and Clause quiz(notes) Day 77-Foundations

Objectives 1. Analyze Shakespearean language for connotation and denotation of phrases. 2. Identify Noun clauses. 3. Determine the connotative meaning of words as they are used in a text; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. Homework: Check Powerschool for any missing assignments

Warm up- Combine each of the following groups of sentences into a single sentence by putting one of the ideas into an adjective clause. Use commas where they are necessary. 1. Judy Wendon won the championship. She is a great athlete. 2. The motion was passed by the Student Council. I had stated it. 3. Tiffany dived in to help Kelly. Tiffany is the best swimmer in our crowd.

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Clause quiz!!!!!!! You may use your 3 notecards to complete the quiz.

Exercise 1 label subjects and verbs- circle clause Whenever we choose to leave for the game is fine with them. 1. The board proposed that all residents be required to recycle. 2. Whatever you choose will make a fine gift. 3. Mike defended his position on the issue. 4. The community college offers a course in fencing. 5. The scientist predicted how the chemicals might react. 6. Ted should have been at the swim meet an hour ago. 7. The rest of the group arrived later. 8. You may take whichever puppy you want. 9. The raccoons eat whatever they can find. 10. The spilled soda did not stain the carpet.

11. Many people thought that the defendant was not guilty. 12. Onlookers were disappointed when the shuttle lift-off was delayed. 13. Marla was encouraged to enter her poems in a contest. 14. Many people believe that you can do anything if you try. 15. Melissa told her teacher that her test was marked incorrectly. 16. Whatever we give will be appreciated by the charity. 17. Ethan started his own business at the age of thirteen.

Exercise 2 Underline the noun clause or clauses in each sentence. 1. Sam did not know where the art exhibit was. 2. I do not know why Tonya chose to go with them instead of us. 3. I dreamed that I was the president of the United States. 4. What makes them so special is their ability to see the good in everyone. 5. The refugees were grateful for whatever they received. 6. Kay is who will be the baby-sitter. 7. Whoever was in charge of that experiment made it easy to understand. 8. That the boys had nothing in common became apparent. 9. Brent’s patience and understanding were what we appreciated most. 10. Chantal was not interested in what the others wanted to do.

R&J Act II -Prologue We will read R & J Act II. How does it affect the meaning of the work? Download the Act II translation worksheet. If you have not sent the worksheet to me please do it now.

Closure 3, 2, 1 Write three things you learned about noun clauses. Write two examples of noun clauses. Write one question you still have about Romeo and Juliet.