Thursday, 10/7/04
"Verbs! That's What's Happenin'!"
Warm Up. Copy 1-6 into notebook.
  1. * convict : acquit :: credulous : ___________
  2. * lazy : dogged :: flattered : _________
  3. * ask : implore :: angrily : ___________
  4. * hypnotized : mesmerized :: helpful : __________
  5. * calm : panicked :: increase : _________
  6. (2) "A verb is a word that shows ______, _______, or _____ of ______."
  7. "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)

  1. Joan felt scared as she peeked around the corner.
  2. Matt is a young musician who practices all the time.
  3. "I am wet," she cried.
  4. 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)