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Tues. 4/1

Tues. 4/1 . Both are known for their wit, so either Will Rogers or Mark Twain are the author of that quotation. NO CHANGE Mark Twain, are Mark Twain is Mark Twain has The band was horrible, so neither the host nor the guests was dancing. NO CHANGE g uests were g uests is

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Tues. 4/1

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  1. Tues. 4/1 • Both are known for their wit, so either Will Rogers or Mark Twain are the author of that quotation. • NO CHANGE • Mark Twain, are • Mark Twain is • Mark Twain has • The band was horrible, so neither the host nor the guests was dancing. • NO CHANGE • guests were • guests is • guests have been

  2. Answer the ACT question about subject verb agreement. Be able to defend your answer (1.) Everyone know of Holmes’ ability to solve even the most bizarre mysteries, through the application of cold logic. Therefore, (2.) everyone is also familiar with the phrase, “Elementary my dear Watson…” • A. NO CHANGE B. Everyone knew C. Everyone knows D. Everyone has known • E. NO CHANGE F. everyone are G. everyone, is H. everyone was

  3. Indefinite pronoun=refers to one or more unspecified person, place, or thing Problems with indefinite pronouns… Are they singular or plural? How do I know if I use a singular or plural verb with an indefinite pronoun?

  4. With a partner categorize these indefinite pronouns as singular, plural, or could be both. few something all somebody any anything many each most either none no one anybody both everybody everything anyone everyone some many several

  5. Check your categorization of the indefinite pronouns and correct your chart if needed.

  6. Singular or Plural depending on their meaning in the sentence Singular or Plural? How do you know? All of the books have been put away. All of the book must be read by Friday? None of the sandwiches have mayo on them. I will eat none of the sandwich if there is mayo on it. • All • Any • More • Most • None • Some

  7. Look at the object of the preposition to help you determine if it is singular or plural. Singular or Plural? How do you know? All of the books have been put away. (PLURAL) All of the book must be read by Friday? (SINGULAR) None of the sandwiches have mayo on them. (PLURAL) I will eat none of the sandwich if there is mayo on it. (SINGULAR) • All • Any • More • Most • None • Some

  8. Wed. 4/2 • A ban would make it harder for hunters to collect a large number of snakes, and some believes the hunters would not bother to take part because there would be no financial incentive. • NO CHANGE • some will believe • some believe • some believed

  9. ACT Apostrophe Rules 1. Use an apostrophe before the “s” to show possession with a singular noun. My brother’s team won first in state. Last week’s lottery winner was a 90 year old man. • Use an apostrophe after the “s” to show possession with a plural noun. The teachers’ lunchroom is next to the cafeteria. The last weeks’ lottery winners were all senior citizens.

  10. Use an apostrophe in a contraction in place of the letter left out I haven’t studied for the test. I hope I don’t fail. (have not) (do not) In Chicago it’s not unusual for it to snow in April. (it is) In Chicago it isn’t unusual for it to snow in April. (is not) Where’s all our money disappeared to? (where has)

  11. Commonly Confused ContractionsIn your notebook explain the meaning of each word in the commonly confused pair. • who’s/whose • you’re/your • they’re/their/there • it’s/its • we’re/were

  12. In the long fight for equal rights, the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Alabama was one of the simplest and most effective protests launched on behalf of the African American community. It all started when Rosa Parks boarded the city bus after work. Shortly after, a white man boarded the bus, but Rosa Parks (1) did’nt follow the rules and move to the back.  Instead, she remained seated and refused to move. Because of this, she was arrested and charged. Probably, the driver and the bus company thought that would be the end of it. However, the black (2.) communitys’ decision was that they would not board any city buses until they were allowed to sit where they liked. For over a year, the buses traveling through Alabama were practically empty. Of course, the final decision to allow black people to sit where they liked wasn't a matter of civil rights; it was one of economics. The bus company almost went bankrupt during the boycott, and the African American community achieved their goal by negatively impacting the (3.) bus's companys profit margin. • A. NO CHANGE B. don’t follow C. didn’t follow D. doesn’t follow • E. NO CHANGE F. communitys’ decisions G. community’s decision H. community decision • I. NO CHANGE J. bus company’s K. bus companys’ L. bus’s company

  13. Thurs. 4/3 The two writers emerged from a school of realism. In (1.)Faulkners poetic realism the grotesque is somber, violent and often inexplicable. In (2.)Caldwells’ writing (3.) its lightened by a ballad like humorous, sophisticated detachment. 1. A. NO CHANGE B. Faulkners’ poetic C. Faulkner’s poetic D. Faulkner poetic 2. E. NO CHANGE F. Caldwell’s G. Caldwell H. Caldwells, 3. I. NO CHANGE • its’ lightened • it’s lightened • It lightened

  14. Rules for Using Dashes • to indicate hesitation in order to emphasize information. You need to sit down and quit disrupting the class—now! 2. to set off interruptive, nonessential information; similar to parentheses. Uncle Bob-he was my father’s older brother-served in WWII. 3. to indicate interruption of thought I have so many things to do before I leave this weekend-darn, I forgot to cashmy paycheck!

  15. Other tips for dash use in the ACT • Dashes come in pairs if used in the middle of the sentence. • Using a dash, as opposed to commas, is a stylistic choice—they’re more conversational and informal.

  16. If I told you about a man working as a teacher, a land surveyor, and a factory worker and never holding any of these jobs for more than a few years-would that man sound like a success to you? • NO CHANGE • worker, and never holding any of these jobs for more than a few years, would • worker-and never holding any of these jobs for more than a few years-would • worker and never holding any of these jobs for more than a few years: would

  17. During the summer of 1988, I watched Yellowstone National Park go up in flames…By September a large segment of Yellowstone-more than 720,000 acres-had been affected by fire. • NO CHANGE • Yellowstone: more than 720,000 acres had been affected • Yellowstone, more than 720,000 acres had been affected • Yellowstone. More than 720,000 acres had been affected

  18. In-class assignment. With a partner answer these questions in your notebook. Write the questions and answer in note form (don’t have to use complete sentences).

  19. Fri. 4/4 What is your strategy on the day of the test to successfully complete the ACT essay?

  20. ACT 30 Minute Writing Strategy (1min) Minute 1: Read the prompt and rewrite it in your own words. (5 mins.) Minute 2-6: Plan. Collect and organize your ideas (20 mins) Minutes 7-26: Write your essay (4 mins) Minutes 27-30: Proofread and correct.

  21. Other tips… • Print neatly and large enough to be read easily. Your essay will not be scored if it is difficult to read. • You can erase and cross out words—do it neatly! • Use your test booklet scratch paper to plan. • Write something-anything-right away. Don’t stare at a blank page!

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