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Warm-Up 10.26.12 Write down the gerund in each sentence

Warm-Up 10.26.12 Write down the gerund in each sentence. My favorite pastime is stargazing. Are you enjoying fishing? The moral of the fable is “Never stop dreaming.” The ceremony begins and ends with giving thanks.

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Warm-Up 10.26.12 Write down the gerund in each sentence

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  1. Warm-Up 10.26.12Write down the gerund in each sentence • My favorite pastime is stargazing. • Are you enjoying fishing? • The moral of the fable is “Never stop dreaming.” • The ceremony begins and ends with giving thanks. • She was talking to the children about the importance of sharing when she was interrupted.

  2. Gerunds • A type of verbal (word formed from verb) • Ends in –ing and is used as a noun • Examples: • Swimming exercises every major muscle. • Before running, I like to do some stretches. • Gerund phrases consist of a gerund, modifiers, or complements the gerund has. The entire phrase is used as a noun • Walking briskly is good exercise. • How much did the mechanic charge for repairing the car?

  3. Gerund Phrases PracticeWrite down the gerund phrase in each sentence. Then identify the phrase: S, PN, DO, IO, OP • Feeding the animals at the petting zoo was fun. • Meryl’s hobby is raising tropical fish. • The Wildcats have a good chance of becoming state champions. • One of my weekly chores is cleaning the gerbil cage. • After talking to her guidance counselor, Katrina decided to take a course in auto mechanics.

  4. Vocabulary Lesson 15 Exercise C • Work in groups of 2-3 for 8 minutes • Compete to see which group can get the most correct!

  5. TFA through ch. 13 • Chance to discuss, ask questions from reading guide • Start reading? • Ch 14-16 due Tues

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