Thursday, 9/14/00
Analogy Warm Up:
  1. autumn : autumnal :: _________ : vehicular
  2. king : reign :: heir : _________
  3. index : finger :: molar : _________
  4. bat : bird :: dolphin : __________
  5. Which word doesn't belong with the others, and why? haste, hasten, hurry, rush, speed
Unpack Your Adjectives! (Copy the definition.)
An adjective is a word used to modify (describe) a noun or pronoun. They answer the questions "which one", "what kind", and "how many."
For each sentence below, decide which of the three underlined words is used as an adjective. Also write the noun or pronoun (person, place or thing) which that adjective modifies or describes, and which of the three questions it answers. (10/10 = +3, 9/10 = +2, 8/10 = +1.)
Example: 1) vigorous describes what kind of exercise.
  1. Vigorous exercise several times a week is recommended for keeping muscles in good condition.
  2. There are many people who have the dream of finally competing in the Olympics.
  3. Bud’s reply to the teacher’s question was very savvy.
  4. Even though he may not be "book-smart" he has a lot of savvy about this crazy world.
  5. My grandfather gave me some very sage advice
  6. "I wish I had done my stupid homework," I thought ruefully.
  7. The coach accused me of being too nonchalant at practice. He thought I should take the game more seriously.
  8. My friend has a lot of basketball savvy. He just seems to have a natural feel for the game.
  9. After the accident, her outlook on life became very bleak. She seemed to have no hope any more.
  10. We made a hasty retreat from his lair.
  11. He was charged with vehicular manslaughter after he crashed his vehicle and tragically killed his passenger.


Messy Rooms, Weird Planets, SNT rubric
The Outsiders, Chapter 2