Fragments and Run-Ons

Checking SMYKs.

“Vocab 9/19.”

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. Which pair of homophones? ______ and ______. (Yes, the order matters.)
5. “You’re so ____. You probably think this song is about you.”
6. Every time Dr. Pavlov rang a bell, he _____(ed) a response from the dog, who thought he was going to be fed.
7. S.E. Hinton has said that she didn’t have the ____ to be a teacher. Worrying about the kids’ problems wore her out.
8. It was very (in)____ to cheat on a test and then brag.
9. Johnny and Two-Bit were _____ by what Pony said about Darry being mean.
10. The root of this word means “to struggle against.”  ______

“Sentence Combining, 9/19.” — Combine each group of short, choppy sentences into one smooth-sounding sentence. You may add, subtract, or change words, but make sure to keep the meaning of all the parts.  You will have to punctuate as appropriate. (Bonus: Write more than one combination!)

1. a) Then a voice freezes his behavior.   b) The voice is stern.   c) The behavior is disturbing. (Hint: stern and disturbing are just adjectives.)
2. a) His teacher is not amused.   b) His teacher is a woman.   c) She is very quiet.   d) She has karate experience. (Hint:  ___, —-,___)

“FROs, 9/19.”

1. Write a sentence about Richard Cory that begins with the word “although.”
   CS = Correct Sentence.  F = Fragment.  RO = Run on.
2. There are shells all over the beach, let’s collect some!
3. The chuck wagon, a rolling kitchen on wheels.
4. The word chuck means “food” or “grub,” and that is what they served.
5. Jimmy, laughing at the comedian’s act.
6. Is this a fragment?
7. Looking after saddles was also one of the cook’s jobs.
8. Explained the rules of the game and demonstrated it.
9. Over the hills and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go.
10. I love that story because it is so funny.

The Outsiders!

“Vocab, 9/27.” You will use words more than once.

1. ____  2. ____ 3._____ 4.____
5.  flashback : reveals :: ____ : foreshadows
6. He was a bit ____ after he got hit in the head during the rumble.
7. Two-Bit told Pony about one of his ____(s) while Pony did the dishes.
8. The company that made that toy is now ______, so you can’t buy it any more.
9. mature : juvenile :: clear-headed : _______
10. The thief ____(ed) the alarm system, and was able to steal the jewels.
11. It is sometimes fun to ___ a little brother or sister’s lack of savvy.

12. * Draw a picture that represents one of the SAWs for this week. No WORDS!!! Each person in the group has to pick a different word to draw. You may suggest pictures for each other to draw. I will choose notebook to display to see if we can ID your pic.

“Sentence Combining, 9/27.”

1a. The teacher said something.  1b. She said to get in our seats.  1c. One student did something else.  1d. That student ran around the room.  1e. The running was delirious.
Hint: comma + but. Also: -ly  

2a. Cell phones are banned.  2b. They are banned in most schools.  2c. Cell phones cause distractions.  2d. The distractions are to learning.  2e. Cell phones are sometimes used for cheating.
Hint: because. Also: comma + and.

“FROs, 9/27.” CS, F, RO?

1. Five times in a row the boys rode the roller coaster.
2. The curtain opened the show began.
3. For example, the introduction of llamas into the classroom.
4. May groan, spit, or kick.
5. A young llama, while a bit awkward, is still a scary opponent.
6. What a fragment is.
7. Up one side and down the other went the llama.
8. This restaurant discriminates against llamas let’s boycott it!
9. Joey and the llama went hiking and fishing in the country.

Outsiders.

Questions for the Homie Groups:
What was the inciting incident of the Pony vs Darry conflict? What was the climax?

Read aloud.

“Vocab, 9/26.” (15)

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. _____
6. At the family reunion, we sat around ___(ing) about the last reunion.
7. The world traveler’s _____(s) made for an exciting book.
8. The quarterback ____(ed) every weakness in the defense, and threw for 5 touchdowns.
9. “Johnnycake made a kind of a gasp and his eyes were ______(ing)” with rage.”
10. Ponyboy has a ______ when they first arrive at the church that something bad might happen. (Bonus: What’s the literary version of this?)
11. reminisce : predict :: obey : _____
12. * (4) The billionaire started a ______  _____ to try to ______ the goal of ____(ing) the human lifespan. (Only crucial not used.)

“Sentence Combining, 9/26.” AS A GROUP, come up with the smoothest sounding sentence you can for each group. EVERYBODY must have the sentence combo written down before you move to the next one. Be sure to read the sentence aloud to yourself before you decide it’s OK. When I call on your group, you must all read the sentence out loud together.

1a. The table is littered with garbage.   1b. The garbage belongs to the “other guy.”
HINT: Use an apostrophe!

2a. Dishes are stacked in a clutter.   2b. Cups are stacked in a clutter.   2c. Yogurt cartons are stacked in a clutter.   2d. The clutter is disgusting.
HINT: Commas + and!

3a. Off to one side is a hamburger.   3b. The hamburger is half-eaten.   3c. Flies swarm about there.   3d. The swarming is hungry.
HINT: Hungrily.

FROs. Trade and Grade p28. +1 for 11/13, +2 for 12/13, +3 for 13/13. -5 for not done.

“The Outsiders, Chapter 6 Reading Check, 9/26.” Write the answer.

1. (“Quote.”) What is one of the reasons Dally gave Johnny for not turning himself in? (p89-90)
2. What do we learn about Dally when he talks to Johnny about jail? (p89-90)
3. When does Pony say was the first time he ever saw Johnny without that “defeated, suspicious look” on his face?  (p92)
4. True/False? It was ironic that Pony mentioned that he wanted to take off Dally’s jacket in the church because it was too hot.
5. True/False?  It is ironic when Jerry says, “…Or are you just professional heroes or something?”
6. How/when does Pony finally realize that Darry really does care about him? (p98)