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1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0zgQAp7EYw&feature=related Nora the Piano Playing Cat

2 Welcome to English Composition 2

3 3 Review Reviewed verb tenses and other parts of speechReviewed verb tenses and other parts of speech Recommended practice at www.chompchomp.comRecommended practice at www.chompchomp.com

4 4 Agenda Explore Adjectives and AdverbsExplore Adjectives and Adverbs

5 Writing Activity ©Suzanne Ryan 5

6 Sharing Your Writing ©Suzanne Ryan 6 Adjectives? Adverbs?

7 Adjectives a word typically serving as a modifier of a noun to –denote a quality of the thing named –indicate its quantity or extent –or to specify a thing as distinct from something else The words blue in “the blue car,” deep in “the water is deep,” and tired in “I'm very tired” are adjectives.

8 Board Race! er or more? Small Big Explosive Tall Colorful Fast Intelligent Smart Short Useful

9 Adverbs a word typically serving as a modifier of: –A verb –an adjective –another adverb –a preposition –a phrase –a clause –or a sentence, expressing some relation of: –manner or quality, place, time, degree, number, cause, opposition, affirmation, or denial, and in English also serving to compare

10 Schoolhouse Rock: Adverbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14f Xm4FOMPMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14f Xm4FOMPM

11 Adverbs offer the most variety They walked the dog slowly. Slowly, they walked the dog. They slowly walked the dog. ©Suzanne Ryan 11

12 Board Race! Find the Adverb 1.I really don’t care. 2.He literally wrecked his car. 3.I am certain of the facts, for sure. 4.You simply don’t understand. 5.I so want to go to the concert. 6.She completely rejected his proposal. 7.I heartily endorsed the new restaurant. 8.I so want that new toy. 9.He completely understands me. 10.I absolutely refuse to stay here any longer. 11.She hid the key nearby. 12.Herman easily lifted the barbell. 13.We will use the new software program tomorrow.

13 Adjectives and Adverbs www.chompchomp.com

14 14 Wrap-up Reviewed adjectives and adverbsReviewed adjectives and adverbs

15 Assignment Continue reviewing grammar so you are prepared to use it correctly in your upcoming assignmentsContinue reviewing grammar so you are prepared to use it correctly in your upcoming assignments Be sure you have read “Final Word/About Authors” on the class website for tomorrowBe sure you have read “Final Word/About Authors” on the class website for tomorrow ©Suzanne Ryan 15

16 Questions? ©Suzanne Ryan 16

17 Thank you for participating! See you tomorrow! ©Suzanne Ryan 17


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