RJ Act III and compound/Complex sentences. Day 82-Foundations.

R&J Act III and compound/Complex sentences.

Day 82-Foundations

Objectives1. Analyze Shakespearean language for connotation and denotation of phrases. 2. Differentiate between compound and Complex sentences.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.

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Warm up Letter to Romeo or Juliet

Write a letter from the Montagues to Romeo, or the Capulets to Juliet, expressing their disappointment in their son’s or daughter’s decision to elope with one of the enemies of the family. The letter must state the parents point of view, the reasons for their disappointment, and their solution to the predicament.

Grammar!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Compound sentence Notes!

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- Two cookies held together with cream filling = two sentences held together by a connector - You can buy Oreos at different stores.  The difference is only how much you pay.   1.  Dollar Store- $1.00 (1 thing in the center)   ex.  I like Oreos; I eat them often.   2.  Wal-mart- $2.00 (2 things in the center)   ex.  I like Oreos, so I eat them often.   3.  Harris Teeter- $3.00 (3 things in the center)   ex.  I like Oreos; therefore, I eat them often.   REMEMBER TO SHOP AROUND!  WRITE WITH VARIETY!!!

Coordinating Conjunctions and but for nor or so yet

Conjunctive Adverbs indeed however therefore also equally moreover consequently finally otherwise nevertheless thus furthermore likewise then similarly still surprisingly luckily obviously fortunately later afterward soon instead evidently

in other words in fact * Most adverbs ending in –ly can be used as for example conjunctive adverbs on the other hand

4.  Trader Joe’s (1 thing in the middle, but definitely a specialty shop)   ex.  One thing is certain:  I love Oreos! ex.  I’ve learned an important lesson:  eating lots of Oreos makes my stomach hurt.   *Colon is best used when you want to:             - add a sentence that explains the first   ex.  Oreos are the perfect dessert—the chocolate cookies and cream filing are so tasty. ex.  I love Oreos so much—I used to hide them under my pillow.   * Dash is best used when you want to:             - add a sentence that explains the first             - add a sentence that is abrupt/surprising/contradictory

In the blank, write whether the sentence is Simple or Dollar Store (DS), Wal-mart (WM), or  Harris Teeter (HT).  Add a triangle around connectors.  

___________1.  Valery ran her fingers through her long, straight hair.

___________2.  I may seem calm to you, but inside I’m really quite nervous.

___________3.  That song always melts my heart.

___________4.  Get used to hearing a racket; Glenna’s moving next door.

___________5.  I was nervous about asking Marcia to dance;therefore, I stumbled on my way across the room.

___________6.  The grandfather clock chimed the hour.

___________7.  Darkness descended on the countryside, and many stars become visible.

___________8.  Jan and Steve walked to the grocery store.

___________9.  Last year our family enjoyed our trip to Iowa; however, this year we are going to

visit Vermont.

___________10. The old car’s engine sputtered and died.

___________11. Suzanne practices acrobatics every night after school.

___________12. Bring me the video tape, or put it in the VCR.

___________13. The marching band won a top rating at the state tournament.

___________14. The ski club members are raising money for a trip to Aspen, but they will probably

pay most of the expenses themselves.

___________15. Wildflowers grew in the back corner of the abandoned lot.

___________16. Either Jacques will meet us here, or he will meet us at the mall.

___________17. Tiffany is bringing decorations, and the Wilsons are supplying the food.

___________18.  Magenta is Claire’s favorite color, but Nora prefers turquoise.

___________19. Place the painting on the wall above the couch.

___________20. Dr. Calvaris may speak about atom smashing, or Dr. Yee may give a presentation

on forces.

R&J Act III • Get a computer and download

the Act III study guide.• Look up the definitions. • Act III study guide is due when

we finish the Act. • Make sure you have all

questions answered up to the reading we have completed.

• Share with me on google drive.

Closure 3, 2, 1

• Write three things you learned about compound sentences.• Write two examples of Compound sentences.• Write one question you still have about Romeo and Juliet .