Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

NOTES to copy from the board:

1. A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence or complete thought.
Ex: [Mary had a little lamb], whose fleece was white as snow. The words inside the brackets compose an independent clause, with "Mary" as the subject and "had" as the verb.

2. A gerund is a verb form ending in -ING that is used as a noun.
Ex:
Walking is good exercise.
Sewing is my hobby.
Heavy jogging may cause future knee injuries.

3. Line 6 in the poem will require three independent clauses, and line 7 will require the use of three gerunds. Please review notes.

Once notes were reviewed, students composed a biographical poem from a model.
Final product will be completed on a colored index card with a photo and collage.
Due: Thursday, 8/26

REMINDER: LITERATURE BOOK CHECK TOMORROW: 8/25
REMINDER: SUMMER READING TEST: MONDAY 8/30
REMINDER: QUIZ ON LITERARY TERMS: FRIDAY, 8/27