Write For Power English Gold Power Writing

Write For Power English Gold

Power Writing n n Write for Power is a tool to help any person, from the primary grades through adult life, develop and sharpen his writing skills by providing a method – Writing for Power – that will amplify the process and will actually result in writing with literacy and logic – and pleasure! To eliminate the classical terminology of exposition – such as topic sentences, major and minor details – which may have seemed too abstract for many students and thus interfered with their development of a logical thought, the author applied a numerical value to word, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs. The approach seemed to unlock the process of writing at once for all types of people, at all ages. Write For Power - English Gold 2

Numeric Value n n By using three numbers, Power Writing assigns the value of: 1 st Power to main ideas, topic sentences, and topic paragraphs; 2 nd Power to major details that explain main ideas: 3 rd Power to minor details that elaborate upon or clarify major details. Write For Power - English Gold 3

Why are we learning this? n Writing for Power will enhance Unity, Clarity, and Coherence. Write for Power will keep you on target. You will not ramble because each sentence must explain some preceding power until only 1 st Power makes complete sense alone. Write For Power - English Gold 4

Stage 1 – Word Power n Word Power: A 1 st Power word serves as the most general, the “umbrella” word under which the 2 nd Power words belong. Study these word combinations. Note one of the words has a number (1) for 1 st Power and that the others have a (2) for 2 nd Power. Write For Power - English Gold 5

Stage 1 – Word Power Examples n (1) boulevards n n n (2) Wilshire (2) Sunset (1) subjects n n n (2) English (2) history Write For Power (1) parents n n n (2) mother (2) father (1) countries n n Write For Power - English Gold (2) Portugal (2) Greece 6

Stage 1 - Assignment n n Create some word-power combinations of your own, using the following as 1 st Power words: countries, names, leaders, sports, islands, cars, movies, tools, sexes, subjects, companies, and foods. 1)Countries n n 2)USA 2)England Write For Power - English Gold 7

Stage 2 – Phrase Power n A dictionary defines a phrase as a sequence of two or more words conveying a single thought or forming a distinct party of a sentence, but NOT containing a subject and a predicate (no verb!). In the following examples note how words from the preceding stage 1 have now become power phrases, with 1 st and 2 nd power designations. Write For Power - English Gold 8

Stage 2 – Phrase Power Examples n (1) after-school activities n n n (2) playing baseball (2) tutoring in the library (1) Spanish speaking countries n n (2) Spain in Europe (2) Argentina in South America Write For Power n (1) dogs of China n n n (2) Tibetan mastiff (2) Chinese wolfhound (1) High School subjects n n Write For Power - English Gold (2) American Literature (2) American history 9

n Comedy Movies n n Clerks 2 Money Talk n Professional Sports n n n Ice Hockey British Rugby National Football League Arena Football World Wrestling Federation Write For Power Tools for the home n n n Write For Power - English Gold Chain saw Philips screwdriver Power washer Weeding shovel Allen wrench Personal computer 10

Stage 2 - Assignment n n Create some phrase-power combinations of your own, using the following as 1 st Power words: countries of Europe, names of children, leaders of the world, professional sports, islands of the Pacific, old cars, comedy movies, tools for the home, subjects in school, foods in the supermarket. 1) 80 s Rock Bands n n 2) Van Halen 2) Def Leopard Write For Power - English Gold 11

Stage 3 & 4 – Sentence Power n Most English grammar books define a sentence as a group of words expressing a complete thought (subject & verb!). Just as words and phrases had power, so do sentences in their relationships with each other. In Stage 3, phrases have now become sentences. For example: 1)After school I like to do two things. 2)For one, I like to play on the school baseball team. 2)For another, I like to help others by tutoring in the library. Write For Power - English Gold 12

Stage 4 Powergraphs (1, 2, 2) n n n 3 -sentence powergraphs 1 st Power sentence MUST have the word “two” in it. 2 nd Power sentences MUST include “transitions” or “signal words”. Write For Power - English Gold 13

Write a Stage 4 PG using n For two reasons subject. is my favorite For two reasons favorite subject. First… Write For Power - English Gold is my 14

Stage 5 Powergraphs (1, 2 -3) n n From 3 sentences to 5 sentences! Now you expand your thoughts with use of 3 rd Power Sentences following each 2 nd Power Sentence. 3 rd Power Sentences, known as minor details, elaborate, expand, and develop the 2 nd Power sentences (major details). Use signals or transitions such as: specifically, for example, in other words, for instance, etc. Write For Power - English Gold 15

Stage 5 Example (1, 2 -3) 1)Rain causes two problems at the construction site. 2)One is floods. 3)Consequently, workers must delay the pouring of concrete. 4)Another problem is mudslides. 5)For example, it becomes difficult to put in a stable foundation. Write For Power - English Gold 16

Stage 6 ð ð ð Still 1, 2 -3 format (5 sentence paragraph) Never start a sentence with the words “There are” Avoid “to be”verbs – especially in the 1 st power sentence! (is, am, are, was, were, been, being, will, be) Write For Power - English Gold 17

Stage 5 -6 Assignment - Handout n Now, think about a story or book you have read. Write a Stage 5 “powergraph” about two reasons why it is a memorable story. Write your paragraph on a separate sheet of lined paper. Be sure to indent and punctuate, and be as neat as possible. Also, please “number” each of the sentences as I have done in the example above. n 1 st Power – n 2 nd Power – n n 3 rd Power – 2 nd Power – n Write For Power 3 rd Power – Write For Power - English Gold 18

Write For Power Rules! n n n n n W 4 P h om assignm ework e be typ nts may ed, but someti mes yo u will have to w hand a rite by s well! Use ink or type (double spaced!) Have 1 -inch margins on all 4 sides. Control neatness. Indent the opening sentence of a powergraph one inch. nts Write complete sentences. signme s W 4 P a ak these e Use proper grammar. that br ill be rules w ithout Spell and punctuate correctly. w turned “redo”. re Never start a sentence with “There are…”edit for a cr Avoid “to be” verbs when possible. Write For Power - English Gold 19

In-class Assignment Write a Stage 6 Powergraph about two things you would buy with $500. Write For Power There are… “To-be” Write For Power - English Gold 20

1 st Power Sentences & Sentence Patterns n n The key to a good “Powergraph” is the 1 st Power Sentence. I will give you a packet of 150 1 stpower sentences to help you generate ideas. Write For Power incorporates grammar and sentence structure within the paragraph writing. These are called Sentence Patterns and are illustrated in this packet. Don’t lose it! Write For Power - English Gold 21

Stage 7 – Sentence Patterns n n Don’t lose the packet! $3. 00 for a new one. Sentence Patterns incorporate grammar and writing together – graduate to a more complex style! Write For Power - English Gold 22

Sentence Pattern #1 Strong Active Verb n Assignment n n n 10 Sentences with Strong Active Verbs – Underline them 1 Powergraph in which you use SP #1 – label the “SP” in the left margin! Feel free to look at the Sentence Pattern Packet for ideas. Also, use your vocabulary book for great verbs! Write For Power - English Gold 23

Example Stage 7 Powergraph #1 1)Two problems perplexed the student. 2)First, how would he get his homework done? 3)The boy had a late basketball practice that night. 2)Second, how would he ask Sarah to the dance? 3)He was trying to work up the courage all week. Label the Sentence Pattern (SP) in the left margin. Write For Power - English Gold 24

Sentence Pattern #2 & #3 Ask a Question & Exclamation n What two teachers give the most homework? Mrs. Norton assigns so much homework! Assignment n n 5 Sentences in which you ask a question. 5 Sentences in which you use exclamation. 1 Powergraph in which you use SP #1, 2, 3– label the “SPs” in the left margin! Feel free to look at the Sentence Pattern Packet for ideas. Write For Power - English Gold 25

Example Powergraph #1 #2 #3 1)Two problems perplexed the student. 2)First, how would he get his homework done? 3)The boy had a late basketball practice that night. 2)Second, how would he ask Sarah to the dance? 3)He was trying to work up the courage all week! Label the Sentence Patterns (SPs) in the left margin. Write For Power - English Gold 26

Write For Power – Powergraph using SP #1, #2, & #3 n n SP #1 – Strong Active Verb SP #2 – Question SP #3 – Exclamation (Exclamatory Sent) Powergraph – 1, 2 -3 format (5 sentences) REVIEW! Write For Power - English Gold 27

In-Class Example #3 #1 #2 1 -Two terrible things happened yesterday! 2 -First I attended school. 3 -Does anyone else besides me hate school? 2 -Another bad thing occurred when I tripped. 3 -I tripped over a chair. Write For Power - English Gold 28

Two terrible things happened yesterday! First I attended school. Does anyone else besides me hate school? Another bad thing occurred when I tripped over a chair. #3 #1 #2 Write For Power - English Gold 29

Sentence Pattern #4 – Adverb Opener n n Adverbs describe or “connect” to verbs, adjectives, OR other adverbs. DO NOT EVER connect to nouns BECAUSE only Adjectives connect to nouns. Usually end in “-ly” – happily or sadly Adverbs answer questions like: n n When? How much? Where? Why? How? Tomorrow/Today…, A lot, Many, Much, Few Write For Power - English Gold 30

Powergraph using SP 1, 2, 3, 4 #4 -ly Wisely, Helen made two course choices. #1 -vb First, she decided to take Spanish will help her get a better job in the future. #2 -? Second, should she take Calculus? Calculus is a very hard class! #3 -! Write For Power - English Gold 31

W 4 P – SP #4 Assignment-15 pts n n n 10 Sentence using SP #4 – please underline the adverbs 1 Powergraph using SP #1, #2, #3, and #4 This is what will be on the Grammar test this Friday – Also study your notes! Write For Power - English Gold 32

Sentence Pattern #5 – Prepositional Phrase Opener n Prepositions are the “small” words that are ALWAYS followed by an “Object of the Prep”, which is a noun. They give detail to a sentence. They can help describe nouns or verbs. Therefore, as a phrase, they can be adjective phrases OR adverb phrases. They are sometimes known as “BUSY PREPOSITIONS” because they work so much throughout our writing. Write For Power - English Gold 33

Prepositions n n Basically anything that goes in/out/under/etc. a Trashcan… Above, Across, Along, Around, at, before, on , out, over, through, behind, below, beneath, besides, between, by, toward, under, for, from, in, off, upon, with, and MANY more. Write For Power - English Gold 34

SP #5 – Start with a Prep Phrase n n n For two reasons, I love to visit Disneyland. Throughout the story, the characters showed love in two ways. Between you and me, I think we should tighten the dress code for two reasons. Inside the house, I found my lost keys. During the vacation, I slept in every day. Write For Power - English Gold 35

SPs 1 -5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Strong Active Verb Questions Exclamation Adverb Opener Prep Phrase Opener Write For Power - English Gold 36

Assignment – Due Tues, 10/21 n n n Write 10 sentences using SP #5 Write 1 sentence for each of the other 4 SPs. Be sure to label! Write 1 Powergraph in which you use the ODD Sentence Patterns (1, 3, 5) Write For Power - English Gold 37

SP #6 – Verb Precedes the Subject n n n Normally, in our sentences, we start with a subject and then comes the verb. A large tree grew (in the park). Subject + Verb + Prep Phrase (In the park) grew a large tree. Prep Phrase + Verb + Subject Write For Power - English Gold 38

SP #6 n n n n The student studied diligently. Subject + Verb + Adverb Diligently, studied the student. Adverb + Verb + Subject The engine roared loudly. Subject + Verb + Adverb Loudly roared the engine. Write For Power - English Gold 39

Assignment SP #6 n n Due Monday – Oct 27 10 Sentences using SP #6 (10 pts) n n 5 starting with a (PP) and 5 with a Adv. 1 sentence each using SP #1 -5 (5 pts) 1 powergraph using even SPs. (2, 4, 6) Don’t forget to use your packet as a reference for help! Write For Power - English Gold 40

PG #6 #4 #2 On my street live two famous people. First, Tim Duncan, the basketball player lives on the corner. Graciously, he taught me some moves. Another person is Orlando Bloom. Do you think he’ll go to prom with Megan? Write For Power - English Gold 41

#6 #4 #2 Along the boulevard sped two sports cars. First, a Corvette raced by me. Luckily, I caught a glance at it in my mirror. Second, a Lamborghini flew by. How can anyone afford that car? Write For Power - English Gold 42

SP #7 – Use Conversation or a Quotation n n Always place commas and periods INSIDE the closing punctuation “Ellen, ” she said, “I want you to take the two ladies for a ride on the roller coaster. ” Punctuation is the key to using quotations and/or conversation in your writing. NEVER double-end your punctuation. He said, “I did it!” Write For Power - English Gold 43

SP #7 - Quotations n n n “What will I wear? ” asked the girl. The girl asked, “What will I wear? ” “Get out of here!” screamed the policeman. The policeman screamed, “Get out of here!” ASSIGNMENT : Write the SPs #1 -7. Write 8 examples of SP #7. Write For Power - English Gold 44

ASSIGNMENT : Due Friday 11/16 (14 sentences total) n Write the pattern name & an example sentence for each SP #1 -#7 n n n n n SP #1 – Strong Active Verb – The man dawdled at his house. SP #2 – Question SP #3 – Exclamation SP #4 – Adverb Opener SP #5 – Prep Phrase Opener SP #6 – Verb Proceeds Subject – At his house dawdled the man. SP #7 – Quotation Write three more examples of SP #7 Write four examples of SP #6 (2 with adverbs, 2 with Prep. Phrases) Be ready for a quiz on all of this on Friday. Write For Power - English Gold 45

#8 – Use Apposition n n n n SP #1 – Strong Active Verb SP #2 – Question SP #3 – Exclamation SP #4 – Adverb Opener SP #5 – Prep Phrase Opener SP #6 – Verb Proceeds Subject SP #7 – Quotation SP #8 – Apposition (appositive) Write For Power - English Gold 46

SP #8 - Apposition n n Ø Ø Noun or Pronoun, that is “connected” to another noun or pronoun, to give it more detail. HOWEVER, it is NOT an adjective!!! Mrs. Norton, the English teacher, is very cool. We will go to Disneyland, a park in Anaheim. Write For Power - English Gold 47

Appositives n n Ø Ø Remember, any word or phrase that you can put “the, a, or an” in front of is a noun! Appositive are NOUNS that just give more detail to a proceeding noun. The ship arrived at a Mexican resort destination, Puerto Vallarta. The ship arrived in Puerto Vallarta, a Mexican resort destination. Write For Power - English Gold 48

SP #8 – Assignment (15 points) Due on Monday n n n Ø Write 5 Sentences Using SP #8 One Powergraph (5 sentences) Using the odd SPs (1, 3, 5, 7) One Powergraph (5 sentences) Using the even SPS (2, 4, 6, 8) Remember to use the “packet” to help with those 1 st Power sentences! Write For Power - English Gold 49

Example of an Even Powergraph #8 #4 #6 #2 Two American cities, Los Angeles and San Diego, appeal to me. Specifically, Los Angeles has many attractions for locals and tourists. To Hollywood flock thousands of people every day. San Diego also has great attractions. Who doesn’t love Shamu and Sea World? Remember to label the SPs!!! Write For Power - English Gold 50

Example of an Odd Powergraph #5 #7 #1 #3 On the way to class I see two kinds of people. First, I see students who are gossiping about other students. One student may say, “Oh my gosh, did you hear about Sally and Bobby? ” Other students resemble busy ants around an ant hill. With stressed out faces I just want them to take a second and relax! Write For Power - English Gold 51

SPs 1 -8 Review 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Strong Active Verb Question Exclamation Adverb Opener Prep Phrase Opener Verb Precedes Subject Quotation Apposition Write For Power - English Gold 52

SP #9 - Open with Adverbial Clause (Dependent Clause) n How is this different from SP #4? n n Happily, I did my chores for the day. Adverb Clause has its own verb & subj Adv. Clause begins with an Adverbial Trigger: Because, Since, When, While, Although, So, Before, etc. Adv. Clause will open the sentence and be followed by a comma. Write For Power - English Gold 53

SP 9 – Adv. Clause Opener n 1. 2. 3. Examples: (The trigger is red) After the bell rang, we quickly went to class. Since I didn’t see any of the movies, I could care less about the Oscars. Because it is a new semester, we all start with fresh grades. Write For Power - English Gold 54

SP #9 Assignment n n 5 - SP #9 sentences 1 Powergraph using all of the odd SPs n n 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Due on Monday Write For Power - English Gold 55

Example Powergraph 1 -3 -5 -7 -9 #9 #1 #3, #5 #7 When I find the pot of gold, I will buy two things. First, I will purchase a monkey named Jim. He will be so cool! At Toys-RUs I will buy a giraffe. When I push the button, the giraffe says, “Buy me!” Write For Power - English Gold 56

SP # 10 – Parallel Structure n n n Parallel Structure places words, phrases, clauses, and sentences in a series of the same grammatical elements (like a list). Parallel structure helps to keep logical thought and keep the reader on track. Examples: Wind and spray together blind, deafen, and strangle you. He walked to the platform, he stood still a moment, and he hesitantly began to speak. (parallel clauses) Write For Power - English Gold 57

SP #10 - Assignment n n n Write 5 examples of SP #10. Each sentence must display a different type of parallel structure (words, phrases, clauses, etc. ) Write 1 Powergraph in which you use the even SPs (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) Write For Power - English Gold 58

Example sentences (words, phrases, clauses, verbs, etc) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I bought new makeup, new clothes, and new shoes. Lutheran HS, LA Baptist, and Alameny are all parochial schools. I want to wake up in the morning, nap in the afternoon, and stay up late at night. She will either study for the test or fail it miserably. This weekend I will go to the movies, hang out with my friend, and celebrate her birthday. Write For Power - English Gold 59

Even Powergraph #10 #4 #2 #6 #8 Washing dishes, cleaning house, and doing laundry annoy me for two reasons. Firstly, these chores take too long. Doesn’t my mom know I have other plans? Second, next to my bed lies a pile of dirty clothes. My room, the dirtiest room in the house, smells bad. Write For Power - English Gold 60

STAGE 8 – 1, 2 -3, 1 C n n n Add a third detail 1 st Sentence will have a “three” instead of “two” All other rules apply Add a conclusion that “echos” the 1 st topic sentence Ultimately, Stage 8 preps us for a 5 Paragraph Essay. Write For Power - English Gold 61

Example of Stage 8 (With regard) to book reports, three novels attract a #5 #8, #9 #4 #1 #10 great deal of students. First, A Child Called “It”, a book by David Peltzer, is the first book of a very popular series. Because it is a true story and has a hopeful ending, this book is excellent. A second book that interests students is Harry Potter. Unfortunately, all of the books in this series are unavailable on AR. Finally, The Chronicles of Narnia is a well-liked series by C. S. Lewis. These books are favorites because they blend fantasy with Christian themes. In conclusion, students enjoy books that are interesting to read, have sequels that follow, and include intriguing themes. Write For Power - English Gold 62

Assignment – in class n n Write a Stage 8 Powergraph using the following 1 st power sentence. Group A – If I was home alone during a major earthquake, I would do three things. (SP #9) Group B – In three ways Sara expressed appreciation to her parents, teachers, and friends. (SP #10) Group C – Australia, one of the world’s seven continents, possesses three major tourist attractions. (SP #8) Write For Power - English Gold 63

SP #11 – Open with Adjective n n n An Adjective is a word that connects to a noun to describe it. They usually immediately precede the words they modify ( the _______ girl) However, when pulled away and placed on the front of a sentence and followed by a comma, they gain emphasis. Write For Power - English Gold 64

Examples of SP #11 1. 2. 3. 4. Attractive, the young lady exuded great confidence. Cold, the family gathered near the fire. Furious, Peter felt frustration. Breathless and weary, she still ran on the treadmill. Write For Power - English Gold 65

SP #12 – Open with Adjective Phrase n n Adjective Phrase = Adjective + a group of words, often a Prep Phrase. The Phrase does NOT have a subject & verb (that would be a clause!) The Adjective Phrases serve the same function as regular adjectives – connecting to and modifying a noun. Adjective Phrase Openers are followed by a comma. Write For Power - English Gold 66

Examples of SP #12 1. 2. 3. 4. Attractive (in a physical way), the young lady exuded great confidence. Cold (from the approaching storm), the family gathered near the fire. Furious (at the teacher), Peter felt frustration. Breathless and weary (from a lack of sleep), she still ran on the treadmill. Write For Power - English Gold 67

Assignment – SP #11 & #12 – Due Monday, Feb 9 th n n n Write 5 sentences using SP #11 (5 pts) Write 5 sentences using SP #12 (5 pts) Write ONE Stage 8 Powergraph (three details) using SP’s #8 -#12 (10 points) Write For Power Here are some topics you could use: n 3 adjectives to describe your personality n 3 embarrassing moments n 3 things you find annoying n 3 wishes you would make n 3 days NOT to go to the mall Write For Power - English Gold 68

Sp #13 – Open with Present Infinitive n Infinitive is “to” + verb n n To push To wash To dance To laugh Write For Power - English Gold 69

SP #13 n 1. Infinitive Opener can act as three different parts of speech Noun (subject of the sentence) n n n To laugh at the funeral would be rude. Subject(n) verb Pred Adj To cry at a wedding is normal. Subject(n) verb Pred Adj To eat too much cheese is fattening. Write For Power - English Gold 70

SP #13 1. 2. n n n Noun (Subject Adjective (connect to nouns –subject) To stop dress code infractions, Mrs. Norton did a dress code check all day. To get to the park, the dog ran all day. To satisfy her hunger, Nadia ate cheese. Write For Power - English Gold 71

SP #13 1. 2. 3. n n n Noun (Subj) Adjective (connecting to Subject) Adverb I struggled to teach the lesson. To improve my grades I worked hard. To get extra rest, Andrew slept in. Write For Power - English Gold 72

SP #14 Open with Perfect Infinitive n n n To + have + past participle form of the verb To have studied for the exam would have been a good idea. SP #13 – Present Infinitve To + present tense of verb To study for the exam will be a good idea. Write For Power - English Gold 73

SP #13 & 14 Assignment – due Tuesday Feb. 17 n 5 SP #13 s n n 5 SP #14 s n n To eat the soup will make me sick. To have watched the show would have been nice. 1 Stage 8 Powergraph (1, 23, 23, 1 C) n SP #2, #4, #8, #12, #14 Write For Power - English Gold 74

SP #15 & #16 – Open with a Participle (15 -present, 16 - past) n n n Participles always act as adjectives. They always connect to nouns. Present Part -ing ending n n Eating quickly, I couldn’t be late for school. Past Part -ed ending n Burned by the fire, the child cried loudly. Write For Power - English Gold 75

SP #15 – Present Participle n n Flying through the air, Andrew bravely fought crime. Driving recklessly, DJ should not get his license. Singing in the shower, Davielle slipped on the soap. Running in the park, Eric got attacked by a dog. Write For Power - English Gold 76

SP #16 – Past Participle n n Laughed at by the class, Vickie was in tears. Cleaned by Christie, the room was still dirty. Stunned by her beauty, Victor couldn’t even speak. Shocked at the sight, the teacher fainted. Write For Power - English Gold 77

Assignment – Due Monday n n n 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 SP #15 s 5 SP #16 s Write a list of ALL 16 Sentence Patterns. Strong Active Verb Question Exclamation Adverb Opener 5. Write For Power - English Gold 78

SP #17 – Open with a Perfect Participle n n n Present Part – ending –ing Past Part – ending –ed Perfect Part – having + past tense(usually) n n n Having shrieked loudly, the girl… Having come late to school, Eric got a tardy. Having kissed her hand, Romeo fell in love. Write For Power - English Gold 79

Examples n n Having sat in the expensive seats, I don’t think I’ll ever sit anywhere else! Having taught preschool, Mrs. Norton was better prepared to teach freshman. Having eaten the whole thing, I felt sick! Having ran in the rain, DJ caught the flu. Write For Power - English Gold 80

Participle Review n SP #15 – Present Participle Opener n n SP #16 – Past Participle Opener n n Walking across the street, I got hit by a car. Determined to finish my homework, I stayed up all night. SP #17 – Perfect Participle Opener n Having laughed hard, she fell out of the chair. Write For Power - English Gold 81

Assignment – Due Today n n n 4 SP #15 – Present Participle Opener 4 SP #16 – Past Participle Opener 7 SP #17 – Perfect Participle Opener Review Test on Friday – SP #1 -17 (I’ll provide a sheet of notes for SPs #1 -10 Write For Power - English Gold 82

SP #18 – Open with a Direct Object n n n Normally, sentences begin with a subject, are followed by a verb, and IF that verb is transitive (or takes an object), then a DIRECT OBJECT. Mrs. Norton gave directions. A direct object (DO) is ALWAYS a noun. Nouns are any word that you can put THE, A, or AN in front of. Write For Power - English Gold 83

DO - continued n Transitive verbs include: n n n Make Love Have Order Notice Give Write For Power The word that follows the transitive verb is the “WHAT” of the sentence. Write For Power - English Gold 84

Back to SP #18 OPEN with a DO Krista owns a dog. (regular sent order) A dog Krista owns. I love Mayam more than Andrew. Mayam I love more than Andrew. The teacher promised As (for everyone). As for everyone the teacher promised. n n n n Write For Power - English Gold 85

Assignment – SP #18 – due Mon. n n n 10 SP #18 s – Be sure to underline the DO 1 Powergraph – Stage 8 (8 sentences) 3, 9, 12, 15, 18 (no #6!) I smell fear. Fear I smell. Fear smell I. SP #6 & #18 Write For Power - English Gold 86

IN-CLASS EXAMPLES Steven ordered food. Aileen played basketball. Trent made music. Yohan made a cookie. Justin ate food. Nicky bought a car. Luke had homework. Brandon hates WOW. Daniel loves WOW. Mrs. Norton gave homework. The dog jumped the fence. Write For Power Food Steven ordered. Basketball Aileen played. Music Trent made. A cookie Yohan made. Food Justin ate. A car Nicky bought. Homework Luke had. WOW Brandon hates. WOW Daniel loves. Homework Mrs. Norton gave. The fence the dog jumped. Write For Power - English Gold 87

3 -9 -12 -15 -18 (tutoring) 12 3 9 18 15 Excited for his future, Aladdin revealed his three wishes. First, he wished for a magic carpet! Because transportation was his biggest issue, a carpet was important. Second he wished for a meal. A loaf of bread the genie provided. Finally, flying on the magic carpet, Aladdin wished for a princess. Jasmine was his dream girl. Happy with these new “belongings”, Aladdin went for a picnic… in Brazil. Write For Power - English Gold 88

SP #19 Open with a Verb n n n Verbs supply action to a sentence Time Magazine, in every issue, makes frequent use of the verb as a sentence opener – particularly in recording conversation When you open a sentence with a verb, you may take credit for 2 different SPs - #19 and #7 (quote) Write For Power - English Gold 89

Examples of #19 n n Reported the officer, “We apprehended the suspect last night. ” Announced the team owner, “We will be releasing 500 free tickets to the public. ” Thought General Zaroff, “Why did Rainsford quit the game and kill himself? ” Grinned the teacher, “There will be no homework this week. ” Write For Power - English Gold 90

Assignment n n 5 Examples of SP #19 1 example each of SPs 14 -18 (5 sentences total) One Stage 8 Powergraph about 3 major plot points in Cask of Amontillado. EC for typing! Use SPs #19, 18, 16, #14, #7 (7 & 19 go well together!) Write For Power - English Gold 91

14 -18 n n n #14 – To have ed would have been (Perfect Infinitive) #15 – Fainting from the heat, (Present Participle) #16 – Shocked by Emily, I yelled!(Past Participle) #17 – Having received the apple, the teacher was happy. (Perfect Participle) #18 – (DO) A question the teacher asked. Write For Power - English Gold 92

Odyssey - #19 & #7, 18, 16, #14 Three examples of Greek Mythology 1. Scylla & Charybdis – mythological monsters 2. The Cyclops – one-eyed son of Poseidon 3. Athena disguises & helps Odysseus 4. The Sirens 5. Calypso 6. Helios’ cattle 7. Zeus and his bolt of lightning destroys the ship 8. Hermes tells Calypso to let him go 9. Aeolus – bag of wind Write For Power - English Gold 93

Interlopers - #19 & #7, 18, 16, #14 18 14 19, 7 16 Three points of irony Saki uses in “The Interlopers. ” First, it is ironic that nature’s violence takes over before their own. Specifically, to have shot each other was the objective of both Ulrich and Georg. A second instance of irony is when the men become friends. Said Ulrich, “Neighbor if you will help me bury this old quarrel, I will ask you to be my friend. ” Finally, a last situational irony is found when they are going to be eaten by wolves. Eaten by the wolves, their conflict is resolved. In conclusion, the irony in “The Interlopers” makes this a very engaging story. Write For Power - English Gold 94

Sentence Pattern #20 n n n Open with a present GERUND A gerund is a verbal – a word that used to be a verb, but now is something else… like a noun or an adjective. A Participle is also a verbal – it used to be a verb, but now is an adjective. n n The sleeping dog had a puppy dream. The wrapped candy was expensive. Write For Power - English Gold 95

Gerunds – act as nouns - ING n Gerunds ALWAYS end in –ing. n n Sleeping, walking, running, talking, dying, painting, writing, flying, burning, kissing Gerunds MUST act as NOUNS n Subject, Direct Object, Object of Preposition, Predicate Noun (follows a “to be” verb)

How to Open with a Gerund 1. Combine with an adverb 1. 2. Combine with a Prepositional Phrase 1. 3. Driving dangerously can be criminal. Writing in my journal is relaxing. Take an object after the gerund 1. Saying goodbye to my mom gave me a feeling of sadness.

n With an adverb n n With a PP n n Dancing romantically can be thrilling. Dancing with a short person can present some problems. Taking an object n Dancing the Cha-cha at a competition gives me confidence.

Homework – due Monday n n 5 sentences using SP 20 (Present Gerund opener) List all 20 Sentence Patterns 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Strong Active Verb Question Exclamation Adverb Opener Prep Phrase Opener Verb Precedes Subject Be ready for a W 4 P quiz on Friday on SP 20 and all the SPs!!!!!!

SP #21 – Restrictive Adjective Clause n n A clause must have a subject and a verb (unlike a phrase) A clause may be independent and be its own sentence. n The ball bounced down the road. n Subject n Verb- (Prep Phrase) A clause may be DEPENDENT, which means it can NOT be its own sentence n It must “connect” to an independent clause.

n Dependent Clauses may be: n n Adverbial Clauses (“because”, “since”) Adjective Clauses – connecting to NOUNS Restrictive Adjective Clause – dependent clause (Subj & Verb), connecting to a noun, that is necessary to the meaning of the sentence. – Without the Rest Adj Clause, the sentence meaning changes Common Triggers (Who, Whom, Whose, Which, That)

Examples of Rest Adj Clause n n Start with a Subj (Nouns) and then connect the RAC Students who want to score well on their tests will prepare (with plenty) (of studying). Ellisa, who was sick with swine flu, missed school yesterday. The class, that worked hard on the report, earned a party.

Examples of SP 21 n n n Harout, who stayed up too late last night, slept through class. Krystal, for whom we are throwing a party, will celebrate her fifteenth birthday. The teacher, whose class was feared by all, turned out to be loving and nice. The car which ran out of gas got stuck in the middle of the street. The sunglasses that I thought I had lost were in Mr. Gummelt’s office.

SP 21 Homework – due Monday n n 5 Sentences using SP 21 (use each trigger – who, whom, whose, which, that) 5 Sentences using SP 20 1 Stage 5 Powergraph, with a conclusion (so 6 sentences) in which you use SP 18, 19 (& #7), 20, & 21. TOPIC – Two qualities that make (your Greek God) an interesting character.

Powergraph – Odysseus 18, 19 (& #7), 20, 21 #19 & 1. #7 2. #21 3. #18 4. #20 5. 6. Exclaimed the student, “Odysseus is a great hero for two main reasons. ” One reason he is heroic is he protects his crew of men. The Lotus Eaters who are loser weed-heads try to keep some of his men, but Odysseus defeats them. Cleverness Odysseus possesses, which makes him a smart character. Outsmarting the Trojans proves how intelligent he is. Finally, Odysseus is protective and clever, both of which make him a good epic hero.