Thursday, 10/7/04
"Verbs! That's What's Happenin'!"
Warm Up. Copy 1-6 into notebook.
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* convict : acquit :: credulous : ___________
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* lazy : dogged :: flattered : _________
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* ask : implore :: angrily : ___________
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* hypnotized : mesmerized :: helpful : __________
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* calm : panicked :: increase : _________
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(2) "A verb is a word that shows ______, _______, or _____
of ______."
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"Mr. Morton is the ___ of the sentence, and what the ____
says, he does."
Correct Predicate Sheet.
Verb: A verb is a word that shows action, being, or state
of being.
Examples: run, jump, be+, think
Practice: ID the verbs. (8 words total, +1/2 each)
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Joan felt scared as she peeked around the corner.
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Matt is a young musician who practices all the time.
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"I am wet," she cried.
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Taylor would be a good choice for ASB president.
Outsiders
Read the rest of Chapter 5 and do
the questions (12p) in your notebook. (also STAR reading)