1. Gathering Blue
December 19, 2016

2. Homeroom Instructions: 1. Pick up INB 3. Update your agenda 2
Homeroom Instructions: 1. Pick up INB Update your agenda Check the whiteboard 4.Read independently.

3. Bell Work
Norms:
Movement:
In your desk.
Voice: Silent.
Purpose: Prep for today’s reading
Time: 5 Minutes.
What are the four types of phrases we use to write New Year’s Resolutions?

4. 4 Phrases 4 A Better You Infinitive Phrase Noun Phrase Gerund Phrase
Prepositional Phrase

5. Gerund Phrases
A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing. A gerund phrase includes the gerund, plus any modifiers and complements.
Running laps
Going to practice the French horn
Learning a new language
Getting As in 2 classes

6. Prepositional Phrases
a modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object.
During tests
In English/Math/Science
After dinner
Outside the school
Before bed

7. Noun phrases include a noun and modifiers that distinguish it:
The class I have a D in
The worst moments
The student

8. Infinitive Phrase
An infinitive phrase will begin with an infinitive [to + simple form of the verb]. It will include objects and/or modifiers. 
To score a goal
To speak Mandarin
To eat more vegetables

9. 4 Phrases 4 A Better You Infinitive Phrase Noun Phrase Gerund Phrase
Prepositional Phrase

10. Resolution A firm goal for improvement.
Ex: New Year’s Resolutions are goals for self improvement in the next calendar year.

11. Resolution Writing Time
Describe three or four resolutions for 2017
Explain how you will accomplish each goal
Give concrete details
Underline examples of each of the four phrases
Double check phrases/modifiers

12. Resolution Debrief
On your ornament, write a single sentence that summarizes your New Year’s Resolutions.