Question

11-12 week 1
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activity 1
a phrase is a small group of words that has either a subject or a verb –but not both.
examples:

• wanting to pass the test (has a verb)
• my best friend (has a subject)

read each phrase. identify if it has a subject (s) or a verb (v). underline the subject or verb.

1. ____ were spoken
2. ____ the golden sun
3. ____ on the other side of town
4. ____ is writing
5. ____ my next door neighbor

activity 2
a semicolon (;) a form of punctuation that two connects two complete thoughts
example: i like ice cream; rocky road is my favorite.
add punctuation to the sentences to make them grammatically correct.

1. my brother and his friends played ball in the house they broke the vase.
2. after i spent two weeks studying for the test i aced it i am so relieved.
3. my driver’s test is coming up i hope i pass.

activity 3
a figure of speech is a word or phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning.
copy down the definition for each figure of speech.
euphemism: ____________________
______________________________
oxymoron: _____________________
______________________________
allusion: ______________________
______________________________
hyperbole: _____________________
______________________________
litotes: _______________________
______________________________
activity 4
parallel structure is when a writer uses the same pattern of words or phrases to show that two or more ideas are equally important.
parallel strucure: after school on tuesday, my friends and i went to the ice cream shop, ate ice cream, and planned our group presentation.
highlight or underline the portion of the text that is written in parallel structure.

1. i looked for my dogs squeaky ball, i looked under the couch, between the chairs, and inside the closet.
2. orange kittens, brown puppies, and blue birds are available for adoption at the county animal shelter.
3. many authors brainstorm their ideas, write their stories, revise their work, and publish their novels.

activity 5
argument writing: you are writing an argument paper about the best burger place in town. write your claim (your opinion) and four supporting details to support the claim.
claim: _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
supporting details

1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________

Explanation:

Activity 1

Classify phrases by subject (S) or verb (V), underline the key word.

Activity 2

Add semicolons to connect complete independent clauses.

Activity 3

Define each figure of speech based on literary terminology.

Activity 4

Identify parallel word/phrase patterns in each sentence.

Activity 5

Create a clear opinion claim with specific supporting details for a burger place argument.

Answer:

ACTIVITY 1

1. V; Underline: were spoken
2. S; Underline: the golden sun
3. S; Underline: the other side of town
4. V; Underline: is writing
5. S; Underline: my next door neighbor

ACTIVITY 2

1. My brother and his friends played ball in the house; they broke the vase.
2. After I spent two weeks studying for the test I aced it; I am so relieved.
3. My driver's test is coming up; I hope I pass.

ACTIVITY 3

euphemism: A mild/indirect word/phrase replacing an offensive/blunt one.
oxymoron: A figure of speech combining contradictory terms.
allusion: A reference to a well-known person, work, or event.
hyperbole: Extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
litotes: Understatement using double negatives or mild language.

ACTIVITY 4

1. Underline: looked under the couch, between the chairs, and inside the closet
2. Underline: Orange kittens, brown puppies, and blue birds
3. Underline: brainstorm their ideas, write their stories, revise their work, and publish their novels

ACTIVITY 5

Claim: Burger Haven is the best burger place in town.
Supporting Details

1. Their patties are made with fresh, local grass-fed beef.
2. They offer 15+ homemade sauce options for customization.
3. Their fries are hand-cut and cooked to crispy perfection every time.
4. They have a family-friendly atmosphere with free outdoor seating.