Do NowToday’s Title: Unit 7 Test Review

Think about a moment in history you studied and reflect on its importance.

Write a paragraph in which you discuss a moment in history. Explain how it is important in today’s world. Be sure to explain the moment with details and examples.64L

Today’s Agenda!!Indefinite Pronoun-Verb Agreement Review

Unit 7 ReviewQuick ReviewStations

Homework!!

Indefinite Pronoun-Verb Agreement

We have learned that when we have indefinite pronouns in a sentence, we must make sure they agree with verbs.For example: One of the guys is playing football.

What you have to do is follow these simple steps:1. Find the indefinite pronoun2. Decide if the pronoun is singular or plural.

3. Use the example below to choose the correct verb.The dogs run. plural verb has no “s”The dog runs. singular verb has an “s”

Let’s try some examples…

Only focus on the indefinite pronoun. Block off the rest!!

Which Verb Should We Choose??

1.) Few of the girls (is/are) going out for the cheer squad.

2.) Each of the books (is/are) located in the library.

3.) Everyone (enjoy/enjoys) eating candy.4.) Several of the deer (run/runs) through

the woods.5.) One of the officers (help/helps) our

school everyday. 6.) Neither of my sisters (know/knows)

how to do homework.7.) I think it is interesting that many of

the workers (spend/spends) so much time building the school.

8.) Nothing (get/gets) in my way of success.

Your Turn!!I want you to use your chart on

indefinite pronouns to come up with 10 sentences.

You need to use the correct indefinite pronoun-verb agreement.Example: Julie knows that none of the puppies is available.

You will have 15 minutes to do this.

After, you will switch with a partner, and they will check your work!!

Unit 7 ReviewUnit 7 is very short. There are four lessons that you need to know:Indefinite Pronouns-Verb Agreement

Persuasion, Unsupported Inferences, Fallacious Reasoning, and Propaganda

Figurative LanguageMultiple Meaning Words AND Shades of Meaning

Let’s review each one…

Indefinite Pronouns-Verb Agreement

Indefinite pronouns refer to people, places, or things in a GENERAL WAY. This means the pronoun is NOT specific.

Examples:Few of the students are in class.Each of the dogs wants to eat. Some of them are walking to the beach.

When an indefinite pronoun is the SUBJECT of a sentence, the verb MUST AGREE in number with the pronoun.

Do not worry about the words in between the pronoun and verb…they will just confuse you!!

Singular Indefinite Pronouns Plural Indefinite Pronouns

AnybodyAnyoneAnythingEachEither EverybodyEveryoneEverythingMuchNeitherNobodyNo oneNothingOneOtherSomebodySomeoneSomething

BothFewMany OthersSeveral

These all refer to ONE thing.

These all refer

to at least

two or more

things.

Make sure you look at the INDEFINITE PRONOUN, not any of the other words in

the sentence. The INDEFINITE PRONOUN

must agree with the verb!!

IMPORTANT NOTE!!

Persuasion TechniquesPersuasion encourages people to think or act in a

certain way.Unsupported Inference: An author says

something is true, but has no factual support or citations (has no evidence).It is exactly what it sounds like: A statement that is

unsupported!! Fallacious Reasoning: When an author fails to

reach a conclusion based on reason.Using unrelated details as support.***Fallacious also means Faulty.

Propaganda: An extreme form of persuasion. A writer goes “over the top” to make readers believe an assertion.Information that is one-sided or misleading.

Type of Propaganda

Definition Example

BandwagonThe reasoning that “everyone is doing it,” or everyone else uses a certain product

-Thousands of allergy sufferers use Sneeze-Free.-Everyone else drinks Coke, so you should too.

Either/Or (Black/White) Fallacy

The misconception that either you are a part of one thing or the other (there is no middle point)

Either you drink this product or you’ll look fat forever

Broad Generalization

A simplified statement that applies to a whole group of people

All people will love wearing our comfortable, sporty shoes.

Loaded LanguagePowerful words that carry deep meanings with them

These “New and Improved, All Natural” energy bars will make you feel young again.

Snob AppealCharming based on wanting to be the best

Only the best people fly our airlines.

Hidden MessagePictures of words that suggest an idea without stating it directly.

A photo of an Olympic runner, suggesting you’ll be a winner if you buy a certain brand of sneakers.

Testimonial The personal story of a celebrity or person not directly related to the issue

Justin Bieber drinks milk everyday to make him strong.

Commercials!!You all made so many connections to all

of the commercials you have seen.I will show you a couple, and for each

commercial, you will answer the following:1.) What product are they trying to sell you?

2.) What propaganda techniques are being used?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml8riO9lveo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/user/nike?v=QxAz9lKvclc&feature=pyv&ad={creative}&kw={keyword}

Figurative Language:Literal vs. Figurative

Figurative language is saying something that you do not mean, while implying (meaning) something else.

Figurative language helps the reader to visualize (see) what the writer is thinking. It puts a picture in the readers mind.

It is NOT the literal, or actual, meaning of what is said.

Literal language is to mean exactly what you say. It is the actual meaning of what it being said.

For example, if I say, “You need to sit down,” I literally (or actually) want you to sit down in your seat. There is no other meaning to what I said.

Literal Language Figurative Language

Example: It is raining very hard.

Example: It is raining cats and dogs.

Figurative LanguageSimile:• A simile is used to compare two unlike things. • It uses the words “like” or “as” to make comparisons.Example: His feet are as big as boats.

Metaphor:A metaphor is used to compare two unlike things. It does

NOT use “like” or “as” --- a metaphor states that it just IS.Example: The internet is an information highway.

Hyperbole:A hyperbole is an extreme form of exaggeration. It is used

to emphasize or stress a point.Example: I ate a thousand pounds of pasta.PersonificPersonification:ation is when human characteristics (or qualities) are given

to nonhuman things.Example: The sky misses the sun at night.

Multiple Meaning Words and Shades of Meaning

Words with multiple meanings are words that have several meanings depending upon how they are used in a sentence.

We use CONTEXT CLUES to help us figure out which meaning is correct.

For example:Bill has a cut on his fingerBetty will cut out the pictures

Read each sentence carefully, so you can decide what meaning the word should have!!

Multiple Meaning Words and Shades of Meaning Continued

Shades of meaning describe words that have slightly different meanings.

Shades of Meaning is a phrase used to describe the small, subtle differences in meaning between similar words or phrases.

For example, ‘mad’ and ‘angry’. Both refer to a feeling or showing of anger, but one seems to be more so than the other.

Connotation is the attitudes and feelings related with a word. These connections can be negative or positive.

Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

How to get these questions correct on the test…

1. Read the sentence.2. Use context clues to determine

the denotation, basic meaning, of the word being used in the sentence.

3. Determine the answer to the question by:

a) Circling the words in the sentence that help explain the meaning of the word

Stations!!To practice for your test and the upcoming

Benchmark, you are going to complete four stations.

You will work independently in four groups. (You may quietly work with a partner IF YOU NEED HELP).

WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED, YOU MAY CHECK YOUR ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER KEY. IF YOU CHECK THE ANSWER KEY BEFORE YOU ARE FINISHED, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE ANY OTHER ANSWER KEYS.

You will have about 10 minutes for each station.

When I say, “Switch,” please rotate the folders as instructed.

You may complete these activities on the left hand side of your notebook.

Please raise your hand if you have any questions during the stations.

Homework!! Due FRIDAYCreate your own study guide:

4 examples of figurative language (one of each type)

6 sentences using indefinite-pronoun-verb agreement

4 examples of persuasive techniques

6 sentences using words with multiple meanings

Do NowPlease come in quietly, so we can get started right away!!

Unit 7 Review ContinuedPage Number: 65

Today’s Agenda!!Unit 7 Stations Continued!!

Homework

Stations!!In order to practice all of the lessons,

you will complete four different stations.You will do the same thing you did on

Monday!! You will have about 10 minutes at each

station. Please do not rotate the folders until I say, “Switch.”

If you finish early at any station, please go through your notebook for this unit, and highlight important notes.

Homework!!Study for Unit 7 Assessment on Thursday