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Introduction to Grammar and Composition

Introduction to Grammar and Composition . Mr. Eleftheriades. Monday, June 23 rd , 2014 . Aim: What is grammar and why do we study it? Objectives: Discuss the significance of usage and mechanics Differentiating between different types of nouns Do Now: Look over syllabus Homework:

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Introduction to Grammar and Composition

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  1. Introduction to Grammar and Composition Mr. Eleftheriades

  2. Monday, June 23rd, 2014 • Aim: What is grammar and why do we study it? • Objectives: • Discuss the significance of usage and mechanics • Differentiating between different types of nouns • Do Now: • Look over syllabus • Homework: • Classifying nouns handout

  3. Expectations • What do we already know about Mr. Eleftheriades? • What do we already know about grammar? • Why are we studying grammar?

  4. Why study grammar? • Dear Admissions officer, Your last email did not include an attachment that I need to complete in order to be considered for admittance into your prestigious school. Please resend that email to my mother and _____ so we can complete the application process. Sincerely, Joe Shmo • Me • Myself • I

  5. You clearly did NOT have Mr. Eleftheriades • I want to ensure that everyday mistakes that people make that cost them jobs, admission into schools, and credibility in everyday conversation are not made by my students. • We start of with the parts of speech, which I am sure many of you have studied, but we pick up rather quickly, so make sure not to fall behind

  6. Nouns • Noun- person, place, thing or idea • Common nouns- any one of a group of persons, places, things or ideas • Proper noun- a particular person, place, thing or idea. • Proper nouns are capitalized, common nouns are not (unless they start a sentence or are part of a title)

  7. Common and Proper Nouns Common and Proper nouns worksheet

  8. Concrete and Abstract Nouns • Concrete nouns- Person, place or thing that can be perceived by one of the senses. • Abstract Nouns- names an idea, a feeling, a quality, or a characteristic. • Concrete nouns- fire, garlic, cotton, horses, Liberty Bell • Abstract nouns- self-confidence, strength, charm, ability, Zen • Concrete and Abstract Nouns Worksheet and page four Oral Practice exercise.

  9. Collective Nouns • Collective noun- a noun that indicates a group of persons or objects. • Come up with examples.

  10. Collective Nouns

  11. Compound Nouns • Compound noun- Two or more words that together name a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. A compound noun may be written as one word, as separate words, or as a hyphenated word

  12. Examples of Compound Nouns

  13. Time Permitting • Capitalization • http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/capital.asp

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