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Bellringer—Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
After reading the very short story below, write a response in which you make conclusions about the short story. “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” —Ernest Hemingway
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November 21, 2011 Mr. Houghteling “It’s a Mistake-Free Monday”
English III November 21, 2011 Mr. Houghteling “It’s a Mistake-Free Monday”
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Bellringer—Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
After reading the very short story below, write a response in which you make conclusions about the short story. “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” —Ernest Hemingway
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Practice with Subject-Verb and Pronoun- Antecedent Agreement
AGENDA Making Conclusions The One-S Rule Practice with Subject-Verb and Pronoun- Antecedent Agreement
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OR and NOR When two or more noun antecedents are joined by OR or NOR, choose the pronoun referent to agree with the antecedent CLOSEST TO THE VERB. Examples: Neither Mary nor her daughters will bring their husbands to the game. Either the cats or the dog is outside.
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What are you going to do today?
The One-S Rule Practice Go to the handout. Make sure you understand the concept of Subject-Verb Agreement. Only do the following numbers on the handout: 2-4 9-10 14 17-18 20-22
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HOMEWORK Go to the following website:
mmar/quiz_list.htm Complete grammar quizzes #31, 32, and 34, online. Study these questions and concepts frequently—you will be quizzed on Subject-Verb agreement and Pronoun- Antecedent agreement first thing Tuesday!
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