Bellringer 4. The word rose is a _________.
Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Noun Verb Pronoun Conjunction
Are you sure?
Susie, rose is a noun, right?Nope, it’s a verb.
It’s a verb, bonehead. Past tense of rise.
Am I sure? Who’s the ‘A’ student here, me or you?
Man, I don’t get this English stuff. I’m going to say it’s a noun. You’re a bonehead.
Here’s a little conversation that took place in class. Who’s right? Explain in a few sentences.
Come in, sit down, and get started. Don’t make me tell you what to do.
No, I mean rose like the flower, you know, rose. Noun, isn’t it?
Mr. Bartlett’s English Class
Control Yourself.Cooperate with Me.Continue the March.
Mr. Bartlett’s English Class
Control Yourself.Cooperate with Me.Continue the March.
Mr. Bartlett’s English Class
Control Yourself.Cooperate with Me.Continue the March.
Mr. Bartlett’s English Class
Control Yourself.Cooperate with Me.Continue the March.
Mr. Bartlett’s English Class
Control Yourself.Cooperate with Me.Continue the March.
Any questions on this? Concerns? Problems?Speak with me before class begins.
What Are We Doing Today?
What Are We Doing Today? We will review vocabulary for our next major reading
What Are We Doing Today? We will review vocabulary for our next major reading We will do some grammar work: Parts of Speech
What Are We Doing Today? We will review vocabulary for our next major reading We will do some grammar work: Parts of Speech We will do some writing from a prompt, 100 words only
What Are We Doing Today? We will review vocabulary for our next major reading We will do some grammar work: Parts of Speech We will do some writing from a prompt, 100 words only Cool? That’s all I plan to do for today
What Are We Doing Today? We will review vocabulary for our next major reading We will do some grammar work: Parts of Speech We will do some writing from a prompt, 100 words only Cool? That’s all I plan to do for today Not cool? Then I’ve got some sentence worksheets for you
Let’s start with some words and definitions.(You’ll need a fresh sheet of paper or two.)
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Belfry – A tower or steeple housing bells, especially one that is part of a church.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Blackout curtains – heavy curtains put over windows to keep light inside from being visible outside.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Skylight – A window set into a roof or ceiling.60
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Threadbare – clothes or cloth that are shabby, old, or in poor condition.60
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Rucksack – A bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on a person’s back.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Barrel organ – a mechanical musical instrument that is played by turning a handle.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Rubbish – waste material; litter or trash.60
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Emigrate – To leave one country and become a citizen of another.60
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Plus fours – pants that are very baggy to the knees and then tight at the ankles.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Conspicuous – Standing out so as to be clearly visible.60
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Green Police – Secret police that were in charge of internal security in Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Mercurial – Used to describe a person who is subject to sudden and unpredictable changes.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Curtsy – A woman or girl’s formal greeting made by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Ration books – A series of coupons stapled into a small booklet that are needed to buy controlled goods.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Black market – An illegal traffic or trade in officially controlled or scarce goods. 60
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
w.c. – An abbreviation for “water closet,” which means a bathroom installed in a house.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Liefje – A word in Dutch that a husband calls a wife privately, like “honey” or “dear” in English.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Penknife – A small pocketknife with a blade that folds into the handle, often carried by boys and men.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Star of David – A six-pointed star made from two triangles, one on top of the other, used as a Jewish symbol.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Luncheon – A formal meal taken in the middle of the day.60
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Anneke – A form of the name “Anne” used privately by members of a family.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Boardinghouse – A private house that rents rooms and meals to paying guests, often for very short periods of time.
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Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Queen Wilhelmina – Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948.60
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Pantomime – A form of entertainment in which street performers tell stories in gestures only, often accompanied by music.
80
Write the words and definitions that appear below.
Loathe – To feel intense dislike or disgust for.60
Excellent. Pass those up so I can check them.
I’ll give them back to you tomorrow.
Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech There are eight Parts of Speech. Only eight!
Parts of Speech There are eight Parts of Speech. Only eight! Every word in a sentence can be placed in one of these
eight categories
Parts of Speech There are eight Parts of Speech. Only eight! Every word in a sentence can be placed in one of these
eight categories Let’s look at some sentences and practice together
But first, what about this?
4. The word rose is a _________.
Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Noun Verb Pronoun Conjunction
No, I mean rose like the flower, you know, rose. Noun, isn’t it?
Are you sure?
Susie, rose is a noun, right?Nope, it’s a verb.
It’s a verb, bonehead. Past tense of rise.
Am I sure? Who’s the ‘A’ student here, me or you?
Man, I don’t get this English stuff. I’m going to say it’s a noun. You’re a bonehead.
But first, what about this?
4. The word rose is a _________.
Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Noun Verb Pronoun Conjunction
4. The word rose is a _________.
Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Noun Verb Pronoun Conjunction
Neither one is right!
4. The word rose is a _________.
Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Noun Verb Pronoun Conjunction
Neither one is right!
My mom grew a rose in our garden.
4. The word rose is a _________.
Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Noun Verb Pronoun Conjunction
Neither one is right!
My mom grew a rose in our garden. Noun!
4. The word rose is a _________.
Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Noun Verb Pronoun Conjunction
Neither one is right!
My mom grew a rose in our garden.
The balloon rose into the air.
Noun!
4. The word rose is a _________.
Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Noun Verb Pronoun Conjunction
Neither one is right!
My mom grew a rose in our garden.
The balloon rose into the air.
Noun!
Verb!
4. The word rose is a _________.
Adjective Adverb Preposition Interjection Noun Verb Pronoun Conjunction
Neither one is right!
Words in isolation cannot be placed in a part of speech. Only when they are used do they acquire a category.
My mom grew a rose in our garden.
The balloon rose into the air.
Noun!
Verb!
Noun Verb
Adjective Adverb
Pronoun Conjunction
Preposition Interjection
Noun Verb
Adjective Adverb
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Let’s review the eight parts of speech first, shall we?
Noun Verb
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Noun: A person, place, thing, or idea.
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Verb: Shows action or state of being.
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Pronoun: Takes the place of a noun.
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Conjunction: Connects words and phrases together.
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Adjective: Describes a noun (or pronoun).
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Adverb: Describes a verb (or adjective or another adverb)
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Preposition Interjection
Preposition: Relates two words to each other (especially in time or space).
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Interjection: Word that expresses emotion, surprise, or fear.
Noun Verb
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Ricardo and Craig are arriving tomorrow.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
Our team had worked hard to win the debate.
Noun Verb
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Pronoun Conjunction
Preposition Interjection
My dog, Banjo, wants to go for a walk.
Noun Verb
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Pronoun Conjunction
Preposition Interjection
The class is going to the museum next week.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
The workers painted the bleachers in the gym yesterday.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
My old bike is working fine since it got repaired.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
“Ouch!” said Taylor, “I hit my thumb with the hammer!”
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
My uncle looked everywhere for his keys, but didn’t find them.
Noun Verb
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Pronoun Conjunction
Preposition Interjection
The rain interfered with our plans yesterday.
Noun Verb
Adjective Adverb
Pronoun Conjunction
Preposition Interjection
Carrie missed the announcement about the party.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
They remembered the gifts for the bride and the groom.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
The insurance man is advising us about our leaky roof.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
Cynthia gave her sister a great birthday gift.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
Crystal cried when she saw the dead cactus.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
The airplane taxied to the runway, but takeoff was delayed.
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Preposition Interjection
Dang it! The other team beat us four to nothing.
Noun Verb
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Pronoun Conjunction
Preposition Interjection
Who ate the last piece of cake?
Noun Verb
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Pronoun Conjunction
Preposition Interjection
Our team had worked hard to win the debate.
Parts of Speech QuizName Quiz 28714
Girls: Identify the part of speech underlined in pink.Boys: Identify the part of speech underlined in blue.
Noun Verb
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Preposition Interjection
1. Ants are social insects that live in organized colonies.
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GirlsBoys
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2. Female ants are either queen ants or worker ants.
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3. Male ants mate with young queens and live short lives.
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4. Queens live several years and lay many batches of eggs.
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5. Ants are also extremely strong and energetic.
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6. They work hard to build large, structured nests.
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7. They use their powerful jaws to chew and carry objects.
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8. Ant nests often have rooms with connecting tunnels.
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9. Communication is essential in such complex societies.
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10. Ants have interesting ways to share information.
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11. Their antenna are active and sensitive sense organs.
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12. I got bit by fireants once—boy, did it ever hurt!
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GirlsBoys
Good.Pass your answer sheets forward now, please.
Front row, pass them to the side.
“The other foot too, Mrs. Zipsky.”
Imagine you are with someone who doesn’t get this cartoon. Explain to them why it’s funny. Write 200 words.
20 min
Mr. Bartlett’s English Class
Control Yourself.Cooperate with Me.Continue the March.
Nice job today—thanks for your cooperation. I’ll see you tomorrow.