Quit Yer Cryin', Tucson...

1. With all the crying about the cold, one would think of Tucson as a frozen tundra.
2. Penguins contemplate the ravings of mad humans in insufficient clothing.
3. A polar swim provides lunatics the opportunity for parading their silliness.
4. Keeping warm even in Tucson cold snaps gives me quite enough to do.

Stupid Human of the Day

 
 
 Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases,
These are notes on the adjective and adverb functions of a prepositional phrase. NEW as of 11/16
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.
These are infinitives, which are also verbals. NEW as of 11/30.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.'
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism  

Don't Call Me Shirley

1. Leslie Nielsen, a famous comedic actor, departed the land of the living this weekend.
2. At the age of 84, he had earned his living in Hollywood for over six decades.
3. Airplane!, his breakout comedy movie, provided Mr. Nielsen an opportunity for entertaining America.


 Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases,
These are notes on the adjective and adverb functions of a prepositional phrase. NEW as of 11/16
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.'
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism   

What's on Your Feet is on My Mind

Today's warmups are specifically for finding INDIRECT OBJECTS. FOR whom or TO whom is the subject verbing the direct object?? 
1. Cobblers make their customers shoes by hand.
2. Custom-made shoes cost the client anywhere from $400 to $1300 per pair.
3. The cobblers craft the businessmen in NYC some very high-end work shoes.
4. The lucky soul pays the craftsman his price for meticulous, unique work.

 Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases,
These are notes on the adjective and adverb functions of a prepositional phrase. NEW as of 11/16
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.'
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism   

The second I saw him, I fell in love (LUV)

1. R. Lee Ermey, the drill sergeant from Full Metal Jacket (87), owned the first forty-five minutes of that film.
2. Clips from that movie are unplayable on school grounds. :)
3. His Geico commercial on the air now channels the persona from that movie.
4. His epithet "jackwagon" became an instant classic upon the airing of that commercial.


Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases,
These are notes on the adjective and adverb functions of a prepositional phrase. NEW as of 11/16
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.'
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism

For Megan, on the Occasion of her Eighteenth Birthday

1. Yo-Yo Ma, the most celebrated cellist in the world, plays his cello with warmth and soul.
2. From Carnegie Hall to Sesame Street, he brings the classical music to life.
3. In the Time interview below, he speaks of the relationships between musicians during collaborations.
4. The serenity of his spirit comes to the audience through his playing.


 Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases,
These are notes on the adjective and adverb functions of a prepositional phrase. NEW as of 11/16
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.'
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism

The Man in Black

All you need to do today is find every prepositional phrase and tell me if it is functioning as an adjective or adverb. 

1. Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was the champion of the "story song."
2. A story song is a ballad with a tragic end.
3. To his death the young hero usually goes.
4. Mr. Cash's lugubrious tones suit the tragedy of his tales to a tee. 

 


  Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases,
These are notes on the adjective and adverb functions of a prepositional phrase. NEW as of 11/16
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.'
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism

Courage is continuing in the face of failure.

All you need to do today is find every prepositional phrase and tell me if it is functioning as an adjective or adverb.
1. The girl in the video kept trying her best through the whole race.
2. Continuing in the face of failure takes courage on an epic scale.
3. Alexis, the then-8th grader in lane two, ran the track again after this video.
4. Allegedly, she ran the hurdles with no faceplants on her second attempt.

 
 Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object NEW as of 11/3
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases 
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism
 

This is how to do it RIGHT.

The Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka Kansas has a... unique way of interpreting God's word.

1. Weston, Missouri was selected for a protest by the Westboro Baptist Church.
2. The funeral of  Sgt. First Class C.J. Sadell was targeted for picketing.
3. The residents of the small town were horrified by the hatemongers.
4. They were determined to hold a funeral for their own with no disrespect from those who are filled with fear and bile.
Full story HERE.

 Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object NEW as of 11/3
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases 
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism

A Capella al fresco

Remember, all you have to do is change the sentence from passive to active voice.

1. Lady Gaga's songs were performed by the "On the Rocks" singing group.
2. The bros performing the medley were choreographed quite well.
3. "Glee" might be held responsible for this resurgence in a Capella singing.
4. The group's performance was received enthusiastically by the audience.
 
Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object NEW as of 11/3
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases 
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism

Remember Remember the Fifth of November

1. Guy Fawkes, an English conspirator, would be considered a terrorist today.
2.  King James I was given information about the plan to blow up Parliament.
3. The character V from V for Vendetta, a movie based on the graphic novel of the same name, is disguised with a Guy Fawkes' mask.
4. "I see no reason why gunpowder, treason/ should ever be forgot."

Here is a web-page explaining the Guy Fawke's day tradition.



Here's a clip from V for Vendetta.

Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object NEW as of 11/3
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases 
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism

Octopuses or Octopi?

1. Changing its shape gives the mimic octopus a variety of escape options.
2. Looking like a sea snake scares annoying fishes away.
3. A potential meal looks suddenly poisonous  for eating.
4. Squirting ink makes this creature a defensive genius, alongside its natural costuming.

Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is the definition of an indirect object NEW as of 11/3
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases 
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure. 
This is the definition of symbolism   

Escapism is the word of the day...

1. Watching Harry Potter movies takes the viewer to a land of magic and wonder.
2. The protagonist and antagonist of the story give epic battling a different twist.
3. Voldemort fills established literary functions in foiling the main character.
Make sure you read ALL the definitions of the verb "to foil!"
4. One of the joys in life is reading favorite adventures.
 
Parts of Speech & Grammar
This is how you find the subject of a sentence.
This is how you find the verb.
This is how you find the direct object.
This is what a predicate nominative is.
This is what an implied subject is.
This is the adjective scale of intensity. 
This is an appositive. 
These are prepositional phrases 
This is the passive voice. Fix it, it's all Rule of Five now.
This is a gerund, which is a verbal.

Punctuation
Here is where you find the seven rules for commas. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links.

Literary Terms
This is the definition of irony
This is the definition of 'schools of criticism.'
This is the definition of satire
This is the definition of plot structure.
This is the definition of symbolism