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1 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1. Mike walked to the store. Mike is my brother. 2. Martha skipped down the street. Martha is my sister. Learning Objective Name_________________________ Today, we will combine 1 sentences with appositives. 1 put together CFU What are we going to do today? What does combine mean? Activate (or Provide) Prior Knowledge CFU Teacher completes problem 1 and students answer problem 2. Students, you already know what a noun is. In some sentences, more information can be given by using a noun phrase called an appositive. Today, we will use an appositive to combine sentences. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. Underline the noun that is the same in both sentences.

2 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. My grandma is a good cook. Her name is Mary. My grandma, Mary, is a good cook. Our basketball team sprinted to victory last night. Our team is called the Tigers. Our basketball team, the Tigers, sprinted to victory last night. Concept Development To combine sentences means to join or connect sentences that have related ideas. We can use appositives to combine sentences. An appositive is a noun phrase 2 that identifies or renames another noun. Example: Biology, the class that teaches about human life, is my favorite class. The appositive follows the noun it identifies or renames. An appositive is separated from the rest of the sentence by commas. 2 group of words noun appositive Examples: noun appositive Insert two commas: 1 st after the noun 2 nd after the appositive Not an example of appositives: My favorite vegetables are carrots, broccoli, and corn. While I was eating, the cat scratched at the door. A My favorite fruits are strawberries, apples, and oranges. B My father, the best softball player, hit a home run. CFU What is the difference between the examples and non-examples? Explain your answer. Which sentence has an appositive? Explain your answer. In your own words, what is an appositive? An appositive is _____________________________________. appositive noun

3 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Importance CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to combine sentences with appositives? (pair-share) Why is it important to combine sentences with appositives? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why? Example: My favorite class is biology. Biology teaches about human life. Biology, the class that teaches about human life, is my favorite class. appositive noun 1. combining sentences using appositives will help you use a variety of sentence types. 2. Combining sentences using appositives will help you do well on tests. To combine sentences means to join or connect sentences that have related ideas. An appositive is a noun phrase that identifies or renames another noun. The appositive follows the nouns it explains or renames.

4 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Skill Development/Guided Practice Step #1: Read both sentences. a. Sentence 1: Identify the noun. (underline) b. Sentence 2: Identify the noun phrase that renames or identifies the noun in sentence 1. (circle) Step #2: Combine sentences with appositives. (write) Step #3: Read the sentence, listening for the appositive. Combine sentences with appositives. 1. My uncle rides a bike to work. His name is Matthew Mores. 2. My sister plays tennis. My sister’s name is Melissa. 3. Our football team lost the championship game. Our team is called the Grizzlies. 4. Our softball team won the tournament. Out softball team is called the Toads. 5. Jacob is 6 feet 5 inches tall. He is the star volleyball player. 6. Spike is small but long. He is my dog. My uncle, Matthew Mores, rides a bike to work. My sister, Melissa, plays tennis. Our football team, the Grizzlies, lost the championship game. Our softball team, the Toads, won the tournament. Jacob, the star volleyball player, is 6 feet 5 inches tall. Spike, my dog, is small but long. CFU (#1a) How did I/you identify the nouns in the first sentence? (#1b) How did I/you identify the noun phrase that renamed the noun? (#2) How did I/you know where to place the appositive when combining the sentences? To combine sentences means to join or connect sentences that have related ideas. An appositive is a noun phrase that identifies or renames another noun. The appositive follows the nouns it explains or renames. Hint: Insert the appositive after the noun it explains.

5 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Concept Closure In your own words, what is an appositive? 1. My math teacher taught me to fix computers. His name is Mr. Phillips. 2. Our state hockey team lost most of their games last year. They are called the Sharks. My math teacher, Mr. Phillips, taught me to fix computers. Our state hockey team, the Sharks, lost most of their games last year. Step #1: Read both sentences. a. Sentence 1: Identify the noun. (underline) b. Sentence 2: Identify the noun phrase that renames or identifies the noun in sentence 1. (circle) Step #2: Combine sentences with appositives. (write) Step #3: Read the sentence, listening for the appositive. Skill Closure What did you learn today about combining sentences with appositives? Day 1 __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Day 2__________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary Closure Combine sentences with appositives. To combine sentences means to join or connect sentences that have related ideas. An appositive is a noun phrase that identifies or renames another noun. The appositive follows the nouns it explains or renames. Hint: Insert the appositive after the noun it explains.

6 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1. My best friend walks to school every day. His name is Michael. 2. The chess team beats everyone they play. The chess team is called the Invincibles. 3. Vang is a nice and friendly person. He is the best soccer goalie. 4. My cat chases the string ball. His name is Whiskers. 5. The debate club meets after school everyday. The team is called the Disputers. 6. Mickey is my favorite pet. He is a mouse. Independent Practice Combine sentences with appositives. My best friend, Michael, walks to school every day. The chess team, the Invincibles, beats everyone they play. Vang, the best soccer goalie, is a nice and friendly person. My cat, Whiskers, chases the string ball. The debate club, the Disputers, meets after school everyday. Name_________________________ Mickey, a mouse, is my favorite pet. Step #1: Read both sentences. a. Sentence 1: Identify the noun. (underline) b. Sentence 2: Identify the noun phrase that renames or identifies the noun in sentence 1. (circle) Step #2: Combine sentences with appositives. (write) Step #3: Read the sentence, listening for the appositive. To combine sentences means to join or connect sentences that have related ideas. An appositive is a noun phrase that identifies or renames another noun. The appositive follows the nouns it explains or renames. Hint: Insert the appositive after the noun it explains.

7 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1. Mrs. MacAfee is smart and nice. She is my teacher. 2. My cousin runs track. Her name is Ashley Craft. 3. My favorite football team won the Super Bowl. My favorite team is called the Raiders. 4. Our best basketball player scored fifty points. The player is Leonard Smith 5. Tanya is a pretty girl. She is my cousin. 6. My brother likes to play ping-pong. My brother’s name is Roman. Periodic Review 1 Combine sentences with appositives. Mrs. MacAfee, my teacher, is smart and nice. My cousin, Ashley Craft, runs track. My favorite football team, the Raiders, won the Super Bowl. Our best basketball player, Leonard Smith, scored fifty points. Tanya, my cousin, is a pretty girl. Name_________________________ My brother, Roman, likes to play ping-pong. Step #1: Read both sentences. a. Sentence 1: Identify the noun. (underline) b. Sentence 2: Identify the noun phrase that renames or identifies the noun in sentence 1. (circle) Step #2: Combine sentences with appositives. (write) Step #3: Read the sentence, listening for the appositive. To combine sentences means to join or connect sentences that have related ideas. An appositive is a noun phrase that identifies or renames another noun. The appositive follows the nouns it explains or renames. Hint: Insert the appositive after the noun it explains.

8 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1. The quarterback threw five touchdowns. His name is Brett Baker. 2. That insect is a nocturnal animal. It is a cockroach. 3. Smith broke my favorite toy. Smith is my baby brother. 4. The dog is sleeping on the porch. It is a Rottweiler. 5. Mike lost the race. He is my best friend. 6. The Vikings played terrible last year. The Vikings are our school’s baseball team. Periodic Review 2 Combine sentences with appositives. The quarterback, Brett Baker, threw five touchdowns. The insect, a cockroach, is a nocturnal animal. Smith, my baby brother, broke my favorite toy. The dog, a Rottweiler, is sleeping on the porch. Mike, my best friend, lost the race. Name_________________________ The Vikings, our school’s baseball team, played terrible last year. Step #1: Read both sentences. a. Sentence 1: Identify the noun. (underline) b. Sentence 2: Identify the noun phrase that renames or identifies the noun in sentence1. (circle) Step #2: Combine sentences with appositives. (write) Step #3: Read the sentence, listening for the appositive. To combine sentences means to join or connect sentences that have related ideas. An appositive is a noun phrase that identifies or renames another noun. The appositive follows the nouns it explains or renames. Hint: Insert the appositive after the noun it explains.

9 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1. Our principal is very nice. His name is Mike Hansen. 2. Janet Jones plays the piano. She is my neighbor. 3. My favorite teacher played soccer in college. His name is Mr. Smits. 4. My sister writes plays for Hollywood. Her name is Yolanda. 5. Our farm is located outside of Fresno, California. Our farm’s name is Dairy Creek. 6. David and Derek play soccer for the Grizzlies. They are my brothers. Periodic Review 3 Combine sentences with appositives. Our principal, Mike Hansen, is very nice. Janet Jones, my neighbor, plays the piano. My favorite teacher, Mr. Smits, played soccer in college. My sister, Yolanda, writes plays for Hollywood. Our farm, Dairy Creek, is located outside of Fresno, California. Name_________________________ David and Derek, my brothers, play soccer for the Grizzlies. Step #1: Read both sentences. a. Sentence 1: Identify the noun. (underline) b. Sentence 2: Identify the noun phrase that renames or identifies the noun in sentence 1. (circle) Step #2: Combine sentences with appositives. (write) Step #3: Read the sentence, listening for the appositive. To combine sentences means to join or connect sentences that have related ideas. An appositive is a noun phrase that identifies or renames another noun. The appositive follows the nouns it explains or renames. Hint: Insert the appositive after the noun it explains.

10 DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Writing Conventions 1.2 (2Q) Combine short, related sentences with appositives, participial phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Learning Objective : Today, we will combine sentences with appositives. Cognitive StrategiesTeaching Strategies ElaborationDemonstration Targeted vocabulary: combine, appositive, noun phrase Language Strategies Vocabulary Words Academic combine Content appositive, noun phrase Support Vocabulary Strategy Multiple-Meaning Synonym Definition combine, appositive, noun phrase Homophone Internal Context Clue Listen, SpeakSimilar Sounds Read Tracked Reading Decoding Rules Write Writing Content Access Strategies Comprehensible Input Cognates Contextual Clues Graphic Organizer Contextualized Definitions Pictures EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies


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