Thursday, 10/6/05 -- Collect Perfect #1!
"...Mr. Morton..."
Warm Up. Copy (1-6) into notebook. For #7, copy the boldfaced words, and then write your answer.
  1. * convict : acquit :: credulous : ___________
  2. * lazy : dogged :: flattered : _________
  3. * ask : implore :: angrily : ___________
  4. * hypnotized : mesmerized :: helpful : __________
  5. * calm : panicked :: increase : _________
  6. * fauna : maverick :: flora : ________
  7. (1) The words am, is, are, was, and were are all forms of the same word. What word is that?
Correct Predicates Sheet.
Correct Test #3.

"Verb! That's What's Happenin'!"
(copy) 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.
The Outsiders
"Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Read the rest of Chapter 5 and do the questions (12p) in your notebook.