Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Wednesday, Sept. 30
Grammar review: Pronouns: Copy charts from board:
Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns:

Copy Definition:
A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject of a sentences and functions as a complement or as an object of a preposition.
An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent and has no grammatical function in the sentence.

Reflexive and Intensive Pronoun Chart
1st. Person: myself, ourselves
2nd. Person: yourself, yourselves
3rd. Person: himself, herself, itself, themselves

Relative Pronouns:
that, which, who, whom, whose
Copy definition:
A relative pronoun introduces a subordinate (relative) clause.

What is a clause?
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

Independent practice: Work on pp. 5 - 6 in GUM workbook.

Note: "The Pedestrian" pr0jects were collected today. The map must be colored and labeled. The song must be typed and have a chorus. You can type and print it in the library.

Note: "Student pictures were distributed today.

Homework reminder. Complete Vocabulary Lessons IX and X (9&10) in workbook. Due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Read Lord of the Flies Ch. 12.

Also, Per. 5 & 6: Be sure you have your binder organized and grammar notes in order.