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BEAR TIME. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and they agree . What is the verb tense of the underlined word in the sentence you chose? A) At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after.
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BEAR TIME Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and they agree. What is the verb tense of the underlined word in the sentence you chose? A) At the end of the story, theywas living happily ever after. B) At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. C) At the end of the story, theywere living happily ever after. D) At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and they agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. A) Al and Eli go to the beach to surf with their friends. B) Al and Eligo to the beach to surf with their friends. C) Al and Eli goes to the beach to surf with their friends. D) Al and Eligoes to the beach to surf with their friends.
EQ. Why must we write with agreement? • ELACC8LI: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. • Explain the function of verbalsin general and in particular sentences. • Recognize and correct inappropriate shift shifts in verb voice and mood • ELA CC8L2a: Use punctuation to indicate a pause or break. • Today we will identify and use various forms of verb tenses and determine what makes verbs agree.
activator • Copy the chart below in your Flip Book as we practice it aloud. • The Subject-Verb Agreement Song! • Singular S, S, S, • Plural No S, No S, No S • If the subject is singular the verb has an S, • If the subject is plural the verb has no S • Exception to the Rule- (once the class has mastered the rule) • BODY • ONE • Thing • Each • Either • Neither • S (all of the previous words are Singular)
Work period • Mini-Lesson: • Subject Verb Agreement (Exceptions to the Rule) • Guided Practice: • Questions 1-5 on Powerpoint / Check for Understanding • Independent Practice- Questions 1-5 in the Powerpoint; Correct a passage. • Based on Data, some students will be sent to the tech station for further support. See links below. • http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/subjectverbmix/index_pre.html • http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/subjectverbmix/index_pre.html
Basic Rule • If the subjectis singular the verbhas an _______ at the end. • If the subject is plural the verbhas an _______ at the end.
These create problems: • Pronouns such as everyone and everybody seem plural, but they are always singular — so they need a __________ at the end of the verb. 1. Everyone who worked on the science project ___a winner. 2. Someone___to answer the phone.
These create problems: • Phrases that come between the subject pronoun and its verb —may contain plural words and confuse. (Body, One, Thing, Each, Either, Neither) are all singular Each of the basketball players___ excited about tonight’s game.
Seems like plural things! These create problems: When either and neither appear as a subject alone (without the words or and nor), they are singular. 1. Either of those answers seems to be right. 2. You can have the bed by the window or the one by the door. Either____okay with me.
Guided Practice: Let’s Try These! Check for Understanding: We will answer 5 questions together. Let’s see what the data shows. Ready?
1. Everyone that has money am going to the store. • correct • is • were • would • did
1. Everyone that has money am going to the store. • correct • is • were • would • did
2. Each store in the community have its own manager. • correct • is • were • was • has
2. Each store in the community have its own manager. • correct • is • were • was • has
These create problems: Phrases such as togetherwith, along with, and as well as seem to combine subjects, but they do not . Some of the tile in our room, as well as the hall, was soaked. The major problem we had, together with that of our teacher, ____tardiness. Don’t be fooled by extra phrases!
These create problems: The words there and here are never subjects. • Here are the papers you gave me. • Here____myanswer. Here is not the subject.
3. The teacher, along with Her students, are going to the movie. • correct • am • is • does • was
3. The teacher, along with Her students, are going to the movie. • correct • am • is • does • was
4. This are going to be the easiest quiz of all time. • correct • is • am • was • were
4. This are going to be the easiest quiz of all time. • correct • is • am • was • were
5. Everyone at the movie was Given a Ticket. • correct • were • am • are • when
5. Everyone at the movie was Given a Ticket. • correct • were • am • is • when
independent Practice: Number your paper 1-5. Read the sentence. If the subject and verb agree, write “correct”.If the subject and verb do not agree, edit the sentence to show correct agreement. • One time I were at the mountains. • Everyone are going to the circus. • Each of the students are worried about the test. • None of those girls go to church. • When Ali and Eli arrive, they find that Their Team has already played the game. Optional: Do multiple choice (slides) and enter answers in IRespond. Let’s Go Over Them!
1. One time I were at the mountains. • Correct • was • is • am • does
2. Everyone are going to the circus. • correct • were • was • is • does
3. Each of the students are worried about the test. • correct • has • is • am • does
4. None of those girls goes to church. • correct • goes • are • were • does
5. When Ali and Eli arrive, they find that Their Team has already played the game. • correct • finds • arrives, have • have • does
1. One time I were at the mountains. • Correct • was • is • am • does
2. Everyone are going to the circus. • correct • were • was • is • does
3. Each of the students are worried about the test. • correct • has • is • am • does
4. None of those girls goes to church. • correct • goes • are • were • does
5. When Ali and Eli arrive, they find that Their Team has already played the game. • correct • finds • arrives, have • have • does
Show what you know • The dog ____the cat. • The dogs____ the cat. • the girl ________ to me. • The girls ______ been talking to me. • The ranger and the camper ____ the bear . • The ranger OR the camper _____ the bear . • The rangers or the campers _____ the bear. • Neither Juan nor Carmen___ available.
