Sunday, December 12, 2010

I didn't have a chance to assemble these goodies before the complements test, but don't worry! Complements will show up on future grammar tests as well as on the final exam, and these resources will be very helpful to you as you review. Make sure you look at all six resources! I will link this post to the "Grammar Goodies" page (found under "Useful Links").

Direct Objects & Indirect Objects 1


Direct Objects & Indirect Objects 2


Predicate Nominatives & Predicate Adjectives 1


Predicate Nouns & Predicate Adjectives 2
(plus Complement Review)


Lord Syntax on Complements

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Here are some supplemental links and videos on phrases and clauses. Use these to enhance your studying, but do not use them in place of or as your only means of studying!


Prepositional Phrases PowerPoint
View more presentations from diana.koscik.






Adjective Phrases


Adverb Phrases






The Adjective Clause
View more presentations from wtwilliams.

Adverb Clauses 08
View more presentations from wtwilliams.



Adjective Clauses



Adverb Clauses



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Here are some supplemental links and videos on phrases and clauses. Use these to enhance your studying, but do not use them in place of or as your only means of studying!


Prepositional Phrases PowerPoint
View more presentations from diana.koscik.






Adjective Phrases


Adverb Phrases






The Adjective Clause
View more presentations from wtwilliams.

Adverb Clauses 08
View more presentations from wtwilliams.



Adjective Clauses






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....And remember: Neil Sedaka may think “breaking up is hard to do,” but breaking up sentences into clauses is EASY to do if you study and practice :-)

Here are some supplemental links and videos on phrases and clauses. Use these to enhance your studying, but do not use them in place of or as your only means of studying!

Prepositional Phrases PowerPoint
View more presentations from diana.koscik.






Adjective Phrases


Adverb Phrases






The Adjective Clause
View more presentations from wtwilliams.

Adverb Clauses 08
View more presentations from wtwilliams.



Adjective Clauses






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....And remember: Neil Sedaka may think “breaking up is hard to do,” but breaking up sentences into clauses is EASY to do if you study and practice :-)





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Here are some supplemental links and videos on phrases and clauses. Use these to enhance your studying, but do not use them in place of or as your only means of studying!



Adjective and Adverb Phrases Power Point Pres











Adjective Phrases




Adverb Phrases






CLAUSES









Adverb Clauses




Adjective Clauses



Adverb Clauses


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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Literary Jukebox - "Cat's in the Cradle"

This song (by singer-songwriter Harry Chapin) is the quintessential example of a 1970's "story song". Each verse tells another "chapter" of the story. Respond to the following questions in the form of a comment. Your answers must be in complete sentences--thorough and grammatically correct--or you will not receive credit. Dealine for submission is midnight tonight!

1) Summarize the story in your own words within a few sentences.

2) In your opinion, what is the theme of the story? (Remember that "theme" is the author's message behind the story.)

3) How does the songwriter use allusion to enhance the lyrics?




My child arrived just the other day,
He came to the world in the usual way.
But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay.
He learned to walk while I was away.
And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew,
He'd say, "I'm gonna be like you, dad.
You know I'm gonna be like you."

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man in the moon.
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when,
But we'll get together then.
You know we'll have a good time then."

My son turned ten just the other day.
He said, "Thanks for the ball, dad, come on let's play.
Can you teach me to throw?" I said, "Not today,
I got a lot to do." He said, "That's ok."
And he walked away, but his smile never dimmed,
Said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah.
You know I'm gonna be like him."

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man in the moon.
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when,
But we'll get together then.
You know we'll have a good time then."

Well, he came from college just the other day,
So much like a man I just had to say,
"Son, I'm proud of you. Can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head, and he said with a smile,
"What I'd really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys.
See you later. Can I have them please?"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man in the moon.
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when,
But we'll get together then, dad.
You know we'll have a good time then."

I've long since retired and my son's moved away.
I called him up just the other day.
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind."
He said, "I'd love to, dad, if I could find the time.
You see, my new job's a hassle, and the kid's got the flu,
But it's sure nice talking to you, dad.
It's been sure nice talking to you."
And as I hung up the phone, it occurred to me,
He'd grown up just like me.
My boy was just like me.

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man in the moon.
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when,
But we'll get together then, dad.
You know we'll have a good time then."

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