The Importance of Grammar in Language: An Analysis and Debate
Grammar/Vocabulary
/Writng
Warm Up
Language Matters
Grammar & Vocabulary Opener
Tuesday, Jan 5, 2016
Grammar
Today’s Sentence:
everything about this nation
the structure of the society its
forms of family organization its
economy its place in the world
has become more complex not
less
1. Copy the sentence.
2.
Analyze
the sentence.
--What do you notice?
--What corrections are needed?
NEW Standard 8L2a: Use punctuation
to indicate a pause or break in
thought. (comma, ellipsis, or dash)
Vocabulary
Today’s word:
ANALYZE
1.
Copy it.
2.
Define it.
3.
Write a synonym(s) for it.
4.
Write the word in a
sentence that shows its
meaning.
5.
Create a word family for it.
Confused? Here’s a word family example using
a different word.
APPLY:
applied, applying, applies, applicable,
application, applicant
Grammar Tasks—did you . . .
•
Add punctuation
•
Add capitalize letters
•
Put parentheses around
prepositional phrases.
•
Divide sentence into
complete subject and
complete predicate.
•
Underline simple subject 1x
and simple predicate 2x
•
What is the type of
sentence structure?
(Simple, compound,
complex or compound
complex)
CORRECTED SENTENCE:
Everything
(about this
nation)—the structure (of the
society), its forms (of family
organization), its economy, its
place (in the world)—
|
has
become
more complex, not
less.
Sentence structure: simple sentence
NEW! Standard 8L2a: Use punctuation
to indicate a pause or break in thought.
(comma, ellipsis or dash)
Tues Jan 5
Vocabulary Tasks for ANALYZE
Defined: break down
Synonym: examine
Sentence: The student analyzed the sentence to identify the
prepositional phrases.
Word Family:
Analysis, analyst (nouns)
Analyze, analyzing (verbs)
Analytical (adjective)
Analytically (adverb)
Tues Jan 5
Does Grammar
really
Matter?
Watch:
http://viewpure.com/i0B1bFPneFI?sta
rt=0&end=0
Tues Jan 5
Teachers:
The next slide is a an optional
constructed response that you may
use at your discretion.
McGhee is going to use this with advanced classes before
we watch the “Does grammar matter” video.
Does Grammar
really
Matter?
Write:
Some people argue that advances in
technology are making the study of
grammar obsolete.
In a well developed paragraph, delineate
your opinion and support it with evidence
from every day experiences.
Tues Jan 5
Opener
WEDNESDAY--Jan 6, 2016
1.
Identify the sentence that uses an ellipsis correctly.
(“I know what it is—wait, maybe I don’t . . . uhh . . . exactly
what IS an ellipsis?”)
Standard 8L1a.
Use punctuation to indicate
a pause or break in thought
.
•
This
pause or
break can be achieved with a
dash or ellipsis
.
•
The writer must determine which punctuation is appropriate.
These marks can help the reader infer meaning.
ANALYZE
this
:
“There it was again
. . .
that soft but eerie sound.”
(more of a long, slow pause/break)
“There it was again
—
that soft but eerie sound.”
(more of a fast, crisp break)
Additionally, use of comma creates a pause or break, but commas
are . . . well, common—dashes and ellipsis are
not so commonly
used.
Weds Jan 6
Answer to previous slide= B! Three dots make up an ellipsis.
Someone always asks, so here it is—more
rules for use of ellipsis. ANALYZE this:
•
Use it to indicate that some words have been left out
of a quote:
EX:
“ I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America . . . with liberty and justice for all.”
•
Use an ellipsis to indicate that something unwritten
came earlier.
EX:
“ . . . and I’d like some fries with that,” said Jonesy.
•
Use an ellipsis to indicate a sentence trailing off.
EX:
Tom and Carlos were camping in the woods, asleep in their
tent, when they heard it—the sound . . . .
(why use 4 dots here?)
Weds Jan 6
Opener Thursday--Jan 7, 2016
REVIEW
Copy the sentence.
Analyze for needed
punctuation marks.
I pigged out on food at the
fair pizza funnel cake
cotton candy a turkey leg
and I got a stomachache it
was pretty bad
This sentence needs . . .
•
1 ellipsis
•
1 exclamation point
•
2 dashes
•
3 commas
I pigged out on food at the
fair—pizza, funnel cake, cotton
candy, a turkey leg—and I got
a stomachache . . . it was
pretty bad!
Grammar Tasks—did you . . .
•
Add capital letters
•
Put parentheses around
prepositional phrases.
•
Divide each clause into
complete subject and
complete predicate with
|
.
•
Underline simple subject 1x
and simple predicate 2x
•
Determine the type of
sentence structure?
(simple, compound,
complex or compound-
complex)
CORRECTED SENTENCE:
I
|
pigged
out (on food) (at the
fair)—pizza, funnel cake,
cotton candy, a turkey leg—
and
I
|
got
a stomachache . . .
it
|
was
pretty bad!
Sentence structure: compound sentence
(3 independent clauses)
NEW! Standard 8L2a: Use punctuation
to indicate a pause or break in thought.
(comma, ellipsis or dash)
Thurs Jan 7
Vocab Review for ANALYZE
•
Quick! Look away and
spell the word . . . did
you get it right?
•
What does it mean?
•
What is a synonym?
•
What might you have to
“analyze” in math class?
in science class? How?
•
Ask your teacher for
the SPELLING
SENTENCE—and get
get ready to spell!
Turn and talk/discuss these
questions with a partner :
•
Have you “analyzed”
anything this week in any
of your classes? At home?
•
Do you know what to do
when an assignment or
test question uses action
verb word “analyze” in the
directions?
For Friday’s quiz I should be able to:
•
Use a dash, ellipsis, and commas correctly
•
Identify a simple subject & simple predicate
•
Identify a complete subject & complete predicate
•
Identify prepositional phrases with ( )
•
Identify sentence type
•
Read/analyze a passage and answer text based
questions.
Spelling sentence – check your work!
The analyst analytically
analyzed the annual analytical
report of the American
Association of Analysis.
Explore the significance of grammar in language through activities, exercises, and discussions. Delve into the word "ANALYZE," its synonyms, word family, sentence structure, and more. Reflect on the question, "Does Grammar really Matter?" with a writing prompt to express your opinion on the relevance of grammar in the age of technological advancement.
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Language Matters Grammar/Vocabulary/Writng Warm Up
Grammar & Vocabulary Opener Tuesday, Jan 5, 2016 Grammar Vocabulary Today s word: ANALYZE 1. Copy it. 2. Define it. 3. Write a synonym(s) for it. 4. Write the word in a sentence that shows its meaning. 5. Create a word family for it. Today s Sentence: everything about this nation the structure of the society its forms of family organization its economy its place in the world has become more complex not less 1. Copy the sentence. 2. Analyze the sentence. --What do you notice? --What corrections are needed? NEW Standard 8L2a: Use punctuation to indicate a pause or break in thought. (comma, ellipsis, or dash) Confused? Here s a word family example using a different word. APPLY: applied, applying, applies, applicable, application, applicant
CORRECTED SENTENCE: Grammar Tasks did you . . . Add punctuation Add capitalize letters Put parentheses around prepositional phrases. Divide sentence into complete subject and complete predicate. Underline simple subject 1x and simple predicate 2x What is the type of sentence structure? (Simple, compound, complex or compound complex) Everything (about this nation) the structure (of the society), its forms (of family organization), its economy, its place (in the world) |has become more complex, not less. Sentence structure: simple sentence NEW! Standard 8L2a: Use punctuation to indicate a pause or break in thought. (comma, ellipsis or dash) Tues Jan 5
Vocabulary Tasks for ANALYZE Defined: break down Synonym: examine Sentence: The student analyzed the sentence to identify the prepositional phrases. Word Family: Analysis, analyst (nouns) Analyze, analyzing (verbs) Analytical (adjective) Analytically (adverb) Tues Jan 5
Does Grammar really Matter? Watch: http://viewpure.com/i0B1bFPneFI?sta rt=0&end=0 Tues Jan 5
Teachers: Teachers: The next slide is a an optional The next slide is a an optional constructed response that you may constructed response that you may use at your discretion. use at your discretion. McGhee is going to use this with advanced classes before we watch the Does grammar matter video.
Does Grammar really Matter? Write: Some people argue that advances in technology are making the study of grammar obsolete. In a well developed paragraph, delineate your opinion and support it with evidence from every day experiences. Tues Jan 5
Opener 1. Identify the sentence that uses an ellipsis correctly. WEDNESDAY--Jan 6, 2016 ( I know what it is wait, maybe I don t . . . uhh . . . exactly what IS an ellipsis? )
Answer to previous slide= B! Three dots make up an ellipsis. Standard 8L1a. Use punctuation to indicate a pause or break in thought. This pause or break can be achieved with a dash or ellipsis. The writer must determine which punctuation is appropriate. These marks can help the reader infer meaning. ANALYZE this: There it was again . . . that soft but eerie sound. (more of a long, slow pause/break) There it was again that soft but eerie sound. (more of a fast, crisp break) Additionally, use of comma creates a pause or break, but commas are . . . well, common dashes and ellipsis are not so commonly used. Weds Jan 6
Someone always asks, so here it ismore rules for use of ellipsis. ANALYZE this: Use it to indicate that some words have been left out of a quote: EX: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America . . . with liberty and justice for all. Use an ellipsis to indicate that something unwritten came earlier. EX: . . . and I d like some fries with that, said Jonesy. Use an ellipsis to indicate a sentence trailing off. EX: Tom and Carlos were camping in the woods, asleep in their tent, when they heard it the sound . . . . (why use 4 dots here?) Weds Jan 6
Opener Thursday--Jan 7, 2016 REVIEW Copy the sentence. Analyze for needed punctuation marks. This sentence needs . . . 1 ellipsis 1 exclamation point 2 dashes 3 commas I pigged out on food at the fair pizza funnel cake I pigged out on food at the cotton candy a turkey leg fair pizza, funnel cake, cotton and I got a stomachache it candy, a turkey leg and I got was pretty bad a stomachache . . . it was pretty bad!
Grammar Tasksdid you . . . Add capital letters Put parentheses around prepositional phrases. Divide each clause into complete subject and complete predicate with |. Underline simple subject 1x and simple predicate 2x Determine the type of sentence structure? (simple, compound, complex or compound- complex) CORRECTED SENTENCE: I |pigged out (on food) (at the fair) pizza, funnel cake, cotton candy, a turkey leg and I |got a stomachache . . . it |was pretty bad! Sentence structure: compound sentence (3 independent clauses) NEW! Standard 8L2a: Use punctuation to indicate a pause or break in thought. (comma, ellipsis or dash) Thurs Jan 7
Vocab Review for ANALYZE Turn and talk/discuss these questions with a partner : Quick! Look away and spell the word . . . did you get it right? What does it mean? What is a synonym? What might you have to analyze in math class? in science class? How? Ask your teacher for the SPELLING SENTENCE and get get ready to spell! Have you analyzed anything this week in any of your classes? At home? Do you know what to do when an assignment or test question uses action verb word analyze in the directions?
For Fridays quiz I should be able to: Use a dash, ellipsis, and commas correctly Identify a simple subject & simple predicate Identify a complete subject & complete predicate Identify prepositional phrases with ( ) Identify sentence type Read/analyze a passage and answer text based questions.
Spelling sentence check your work! The analyst analytically analyzed the annual analytical report of the American Association of Analysis.
