22 GRAMMAR RULESMr. McCoy

Topeka West High School

Spring 2009

There/Their/They’re

1. Use there, their, and they’re appropriately.

There – position or place You can go there tomorrow.

There – word used with non-action verb There are many ways to solve this problem.

Their – possessive pronoun Can you hand me their papers?

They’re – contraction of they and are They’re going to be here tomorrow (Do not use “they’re.” Write out the two words.)

Practice

1. Where are Mark and Sally? ______ over there.

2. They've forgotten ______ bags.

3. ______ is no soap in my bathroom. Could you send some up please?

4. ______ are several mistakes in this document.

5. I've met them before but I don't know ______ names.

6. I don't know who they are but I think ______ German.

7. Look at the smiles on ______ faces.

8. I don't think ______ coming.

9. I wonder if ______ going to come.

10. From the look on ______ faces, they're not very happy.

1. Practice (Continued)

11. The employees say that ______ not very happy about working over the Millenium.

12. Where are Fred and Steve? Over ______ .

13. I like visiting London but I wouldn't want to live ______ .

14. They cannot decide. They can't make up ______ minds.

15. Do you think ______ going to accept our offer?

16. ______ are two reasons why I am against this idea.

17. IBM have increased ______ profits by 20%.

18. I know ______ considering buying a new computer system.

19. ______ is no reason for me to stay. My job is finished.

20. The students are happy. They've finished ______ homework.

Your/You’re

2. Use your and you’re appropriately.Even though you're and your sound the same,

they mean two very different things. You're – contraction of "you are.” Remember to

write out contractions. "You're cute.”

Your – possessive adjective. It describes a noun by telling us to whom it belongs "I love your new dress!" (The dress belongs to you.)

Bellwork #3 – Your/You’re

1. ________ right! This pizza is awesome.2. _______ collar has come undone.3. _______ the best friend in the whole wide world.4. _______ dog needs to quit peeing on the carpet.5. Why is my car parked in _____ garage?6. Tomorrow, ______ going to find out.7. My fears were calmed by ________ email yesterday.8. The dessert was made by ______ mother?9. _______ going to regret this someday.10. Somebody better fess up soon or else _______

taking the blame.

Its or It’s

3. Use its and it’s appropriately. Its is a possessive pronoun

The dog bit its owner. It’s is a contraction

It’s a bit rainy outside today. Remember to write out contractions to avoid

the problem. “It is a bit rainy today.”

Bellwork #4 - its vs. it’s

1. The dog would not let go of _____ bone.2. Tomorrow _____ supposed to be sunny.3. ______ a big game for the team.4. The cup fell out of _____ holder.5. _____ about time he grew up.6. The car stopped having _____ problem.7. The team finally shook ____ bad luck.8. ____ time you went to bed.9. ____ Monday not Sunday.10. Pick up the paper, I know _____ yours.

Bellwork Quiz #1

Get out a blank sheet of paper and add the proper heading: Name Hour “Bellwork Quiz #1” 4 September 2009

Bellwork Quiz #1

On a blank sheet of paper, give the following information:

1. Bellwork #1, Sentence 22. Bellwork #2, Sentence 153. Bellwork #3, Sentence 44. Bellwork #4, Sentence 55. Conflict Notes – List three different

types of external conflict.6. List the five parts of the plot line.

Bellwork #5 – Compare/Contrast

Compare - List three similarities between “Two Kinds” and “Marigolds”.

1.

2.

3. Contrast - List three differences between “Two

Kinds” and “Marigolds”.1.

2.

3. Use a Venn Diagram if desired.

Writing Prompt #1

In a complete paragraph with a topic sentence and at least 5 supporting sentences, respond to one of the following prompts. Please double space your response. Describe one event you have witnessed or action

that you have taken that has changed your vision of the rest of your life. How has your life view changed?

“One cannot have innocence and compassion.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.

Bellwork #6

Do not use the pronouns “you” or “your” when writing exposition or persuasion.

Correct the following sentences by replacing the pronoun with a specific noun.

1. You wouldn’t want to eat moldy bread.2. Some believe you could go into hysterics.3. You can not have innocence and

compassion.4. The lions in the forests can hurt you.5. Lack of detail can make your writing poor.

Bellwork #7 – 9.15/9.16

PLEASE WRITE THE FOLLOWING NOTES Use pronouns properly.

When a pronoun is used with a proper noun, the pronoun is used last. CORRECT: Jack and I went to the store. INCORRECT: Me and Jack went to the store.

When a pronoun is used in a series, drop the proper or common noun to determine what pronoun should be used. Jack and me went to the store. “Me went to the store.” OR “I went to the store.” Jack and I went to the store.

Bellwork #7 - Continued

Correct the following sentences.1. Me and Susie like ice cream.2. Mike can ride with Joseph and I.3. James and me saw George at the game.4. I and Sue are the coolest.5. He and Jimmy will bake the cake.6. Susan and her will make it to the movie on

time.7. Jeremy and him will be awesome at Pops this

weekend.8. She and Ann will not go to school today.

Bellwork #8 – 8.17/8.18

Double space a response to the following prompt. Write at least six sentences.

The short story “Stuff” alludes to the comedian George Carlin’s “A Place for My Stuff” routine. Paraphrased it says that we all need to store our stuff, our lives are about accumulating stuff, then you have to get a bigger house to put all your stuff in.

Argue for or against this idea about life. Topic Sentence Example:

(CON)Life is about more than accumulating stuff, it is about ________________.

(PRO) George Carlin’s routine about life being about collecting more and more stuff is a true statement about life.

Bellwork #9 – 9.22/9.23

Correct the following sentences.1. I can’t go cause I’m grounded.2. Her and Sarah won’t be late again.3. Their to nice to be mean to a cute puppy.4. Will you please place the sofa over their?5. Its going to be an awesome day for

football.6. Your going to have to shape up if you

want to go.7. Jason, he, and Kara went to buy some

apple juice.8. There going to be back tomorrow.

Bellwork #10 9.24/9.25Pronoun & Antecedent Agreement

When the nouns are connected by “and” use the plural pronoun.

When the nouns are separated by “or” or “nor” use the singular pronoun.

1. Lucy and Sheila had not finished (her/their) assignment.2. Lucy or Sheila had not finished (her/their) assignment.3. When Joel and Itamar get here, tell (him/them) to eat.4. If Joel or Itamar get here, tell (him/them) to eat.5. Neither Jesse nor Jasper was home for (his/their) dinner.6. Jesse and Jasper will be home tonight for (his/their) dinner.7. When Stella or Ariel comes for supper, give (her/them) a

piece of pie.8. When Stella and Ariel come for supper, give (her/them) a

piece of pie.

Bellwork…

Find a pencil. Pens can not be used. Make sure it is sharpened. Spread out.

There should be less than 4 people at each table.

Listen for instructions.

Bellwork 11- 10 minutes 9/30 & 10/1

1. What was the last piece of text you read without being assigned? Why did you read it?

2. What was the last newspaper or magazine you read without being assigned? Why did you read it?

3. What was the last novel you read without being assigned the reading?

A. Describe the story and why you read it.B. If you have not read a novel recently, explain your

position on reading. Is it important to read? Why or why not? What texts are more important than others?

Bellwork #1210.2/10.5 10 Minutes

Write the title of your favorite movie. Identify the protagonist and their goal. Identify the antagonist. List 4 characters from the movie. Next to

each name identify the character as Flat or Round and Dynamic or Static.

If a character is dynamic, describe their change.

Bellwork Quiz #210.6/10.71. Staple bellworks #5-#12 together and

turn them in on the front table. Make sure your name appears at the top.

2. Get out your Unit Organizer for the short story unit.

3. Listen quietly for directions.

Bellwork (10 Minutes)

Prepare for the Quest of Knowledge. Materials needed:

“Muzak for Prozac” Pencil or Pen Unit Organizer

Part I – No Notes Part II – Notes for Muzak for Prozac and

the short story text may be used. Library Book to read if finished early.