It's Johnny Rotten's birthday!

1. Johnny Lydon, the lead singer of the Sex Pistols, doesn't give interviews using language clean enough for schoolkids.
2. Fronting a punk band in the 70's, Johnny used the name "Johnny Rotten" on stage.
3. Sid Vicious, the bassist, often caused fans to spit on him during shows. *diagram #3*
4. To appreciate the new school, one must show respect to the old school. 

This video is from 1/28/11. The tone of the rallies has changed in these few days:


An American columnist from the New York Times shares his perspective:

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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals.   We will start our study of these on Tuesday January 25, 2011

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   

It was 25 years ago today...

1. The space shuttle Challenger, sailing into the clear blue sky, exploded 73 seconds after launch.
2. On board was Christa McAuliffe, the first "space tourist" invited to fly.
3. Her memory, cherished by the students left behind, serves as an inspiring touchstone.
4. Watching this video, I remember the astonishing shock to America's confidence.

No diagramming today

 

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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals.   We will start our study of these on Tuesday January 25, 2011

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   

CROP CIRCLES ARE AWESOME!

1. Indicating either alien life or really bored fratboys, crop circles have confused people for decades.
2. Designing crop circle patterns must be fun for visiting aliens or drunk engineers. *DIAGRAM THIS ONE!!*
3. Contemplating the intricate patterns, wishing-for-aliens folk look for signs of established, intelligent life.
4. The gullible of our world, lacking the cynicism of crop-circle pranksters, wave these events around as some kind of quantified proof.

 

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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals.   We will start our study of these on Tuesday January 25, 2011

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 DIY Charity- Food Not Bombs

1. Feeding the homeless, Food Not Bombs has an ongoing mission of direct community service.
2. My husband, rocking for his community, has played several staged benefits for this group in Connecticut. 
3. Organized by regular folks, Food Not Bombs meals are usually donated vegan foodstuffs.
4. The DIY (do it yourself) ethos of the organization presents people a home-grown feeling.

no diagramming today, but DO look up "ethos"

 

Food Not Bombs does have a Tucson chapter. If you'd like to learn more, please click on this link to go to their web-page. 

 

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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals.   We will start our study of these on Tuesday January 25, 2011
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 First Rap-Influenced #1 on the Charts

1. Showing up everywhere on the charts today, rap started as an underground urban music genre, much like punk.
2. A punk band, in fact, was the first to bring a single including a rap bridge to the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 
3. Blondie, crossing the punk/R&B border, featured Debby Harry rapping the verses of the song.
4. (diagram!)  Becoming an instant karaoke classic, this song still rocks the planet.
 

Pipe Bomb Found on MLK Parade Route

1. This scenario, genuinely frightening, would also fit in with the structure to write a script.
2. Rerouting the parade's path, the police and FBI worked to save the marchers' lives. 
3. The residents of Spokane, breathing a sigh of relief, wish the "domestic terrorist" to make a mistake, resulting in his arrest. 

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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals.   We will start our study of these on Tuesday January 25, 2011
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   
 

 

Rules of Engagement (Rings)

1. Asking a girl to marry you rather requires a ring in your hand.
2. Accepting an engagement ring constitutes a contract to marry between two parties.
(diagram this one, please)
3. Judge Judy teaches us to remember that the ring is not the woman's property until the wedding. The red section is a SUBORDINATE CLAUSE.
4. To fulfill the contract, the engaged parties must marry.

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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals. NEW as of 1/10/11
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   

Revisiting the Concept of Knowing One's Sources

1. To know the source of one's information is its own kind of power.
2. Buying a web domain name is easy enough to do.          *HEY diagram #2!!*
3. To swipe another's name for your website falls under the category of "shenanigans."
4. To mislead students in the process of researching is an insidious thing to do. 


This link takes us to the article we read in class today.
 
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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals. NEW as of 1/10/11
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   
 

Floods in Australia

1. After a week like the one in Tucson, it can be hard to remember that there are other situations around the world.
2. Spare a moment to be grateful for the lack of flooding in our desert.
3. To do what needs to be done can look heroic to others.
4. At the time, one just does what one has to do, without thinking about "heroism." 
 

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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals. NEW as of 1/10/11
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   
 

"Chupacabra" means "goat-sucker"

1. To understand the legend of the Chupacabra, read lots of urban myths on the Internet.
2. Boring and annoying scientists refuse to acknowledge the existence of the beast.
3. Their claim of chupacabras as mangy coyotes serves to suck all the fun out of the story. 
diagram #3 today, kids.
4. Is it better to live in a world with chupacabras in it? 

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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals. NEW as of 1/10/11
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   
 

With Dragons, One Knows Where One Stands.

1. *yes, please diagram* The Komodo Dragon, a ten-foot-long lizard from Indonesia, allegedly bites to poison its prey with bacteria.
2. Douglas Adams wrote about his experiences on Komodo Island in Last Chance to See to make sure readers knew his story.
3. Dragons are supposed to be these noble creatures, but Adams found them to smell like hot garbage.
4.In his book, Adams describes the tour-guides' method to lure a dragon for tourists as a goat tethered in a clearing as bait.*a glimpse of the future- a participial phrase*

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.
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.
These are participles, which are your third and final form of verbals. NEW as of 1/10/11
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 with the Golden Pipes- from Rags to Riches

1. Ted Williams, the homeless dude with the golden pipes, is to start working for the Cavaliers to announce and do radio spots.
2. He flew to New York to do an interview with Matt Lauer.
3. He won't have to worry about homelessness any more.
4. *diagram it* He seems grateful to get the second chance at life.
 

 


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. You are responsible for these as of the next test. (1/3/11)
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    

Arkansas- The Fishing Is Easy and Food Falls from the Sky

1. To understand the mystery of the dead animals takes either a scientific education or an understanding of Biblical plagues.
2. The phenomenon to study might be lightning or hail in the upper atmosphere.
3. Beebe, Arkansas residents are nervous to let their children out in the yard. 
4. The scientists want to examine the dead fish for the cause of death. 

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. You are responsible for these as of the next test. (1/3/11)
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  

Angry Birds- the New Tetris

1. To win at Angry Birds takes perseverance and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2.  My goal is to find all of the golden eggs on each level.
3. My husband begs me to mute the annoying music. 
4. Rovio is releasing the game on a PS3 platform to cash in on the game's unexpected popularity.
DIAGRAM #3, not #4

 

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. You are responsible for these as of the next test. (1/3/11)
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 Next Holiday on the Agenda

1. Valentine's Day, the next holiday on the agenda, gives couples an excuse to shower each other with gifts.
2. To make a romantic dinner perfect, one should make the reservations early to beat the crowd.

3. The restaurants usually make a special prix fixée menu to make a special offering to patrons.

4.  Iran has banned the holiday to prevent Western decadence from infecting the country's culture.

Here is the article on Iran & Valentine's 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. You are responsible for these as of the next test. (1/3/11)
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