I heard the shouting coming from the street across from us.  Cars were honking; people running and screaming; chaos was abounding all around.  Why?  It was a gloriously beautiful day; a gentle breeze was wafting the flowers.  Up in the sky, casting a shadow...

Skill Check A: Number paper 1-5.  Identify and write the preposition(s) in each sentence. (14pts)

1. The moon and Earth are held together by gravitational pull.
2. The moon moves in an orbit around Earth.
3. From Earth, we see different phase of the moon.
4. These phases occur as the moon moves into Earth's shadow.
5. When the moon moves around Earth, the sun lights the part we see, while the Earth shades the part we don't see.

Skill Check B: Write the following sentences and circle the compound prepositional phrase in each sentence. (11pts) (fill- in the blanks 2pts each)

1. Out of all the celestial bodies in our solar system, Earth is the only one that has water in three forms: _____________, ________________, and ______________.
2. Water covers 70 percent of the land on top of Earth's crust.
   
3. Plants and animals living on Earth recycle water by means of respiration.
4. In addition to the water vapor exhaled through respiration, all the water in living things returns to Earth when the living things die.
5. Rain occurs because of water evaporation and condensation.

Skill Check C: Write the following sentences below.  Underline the prepositional phrase(s) in each sentence. (38pts)

1. The moon has a strong influence on Earth.
2. Tides occur as a result of the moon's effect on Earth.
3. The gravity of the moon pulls Earth's water toward it.
4. The rising of water underneath the moon is called high tide.
5. During high tide, the water level on beaches rises.
6. When Earth rotates on its axis, the waters affected by the moon also change.
7. Any water directly under the moon will be at high tide.
8. However, the moon also creates a high tide on the opposite side of the Earth.
9. Water withdraws from spots between the two tidal bulges, creating low tides.
10. There are two high tides and two low tides along the shore everyday.
    

Skill Check D:  Write prep if the underlined word is being used as a preposition .  Write adv if it is being used as an adverb.

1.  Have you ever gazed at the moon as you walked about at night?
2. Scientists have different theories about the moon.
3. Some scientists think that the moon once orbited the sun, and Earth attracted the moon when it came near.
4. Others say that the moon and Earth were formed at the same time by the same dust.
5. One thing we do know is that the moon above is the same age as the Earth beneath our feet.
   
   

Part I: On your paper write the adverb in each sentence.

1.  Lakes and rivers in California frequently attract many tourists.
   
2. The Sacramento River flows south from Mount Shasta.
3. The San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers have tributaries that mainly drain into the central valley.
4. Dams have been used successfully to create small lakes.
5. These lakes continuously provide recreation such as fishing and boating.

Part II: write the following sentences.  Box the adverb and draw and arrow to the word it modifies. Label the modified word's part of speech.  (adj, adv, v.)

1. California has extremely varied climates and geographical features.
2. The very active San Andreas Fault runs through northern California. 
   
3. Often, people travel north to see the redwoods.
4. In the northwestern part of the state is the remarkably rugged Sierra Nevada mountain range.
   
5. To appreciate the best view of the Sierra Nevada, you must get up early.
6. Do you think you will ever visit central California?
7. There, you can sample delicious fruits.
8. Oranges, however, are very widely grown.
9. In southern California, there is too little rainfall to support many crops.
10. We had good weather almost every day.

Part III: Writing Exercise.
Write a postcard message to someone who lives in another state.  Share details about the interests and attractions a tourist in your state might visit.  Use adverbs to add details about: 1.) when 2.) where, 3. ) in what way 4.) to what extent.

Part I- Directions:  On your paper write the sentences below.  At the end of the sentence determine whether the underlined word is an adjective or an adverb.  20Pts

1. Some fruit trees bloom earlier than others.
2. Usually, the blossoms don't last long.
3. Sharing the fruit from one's tree is a neighborly gesture.
   
4. In autumn, it seems that the leaves of our oak tree fall last.
5. Squirrels act fast to collect and store the acorns.
6. The Japanese maple is slow to shed its leaves.
7. Its branches spread wide, shading a large area.
8. Another tree with wide branches is the elm.
   
9. The long branches of the willow tree dip close to the water.
10. The seeds of many trees are carried far away by winds.

Part-II  Directions: use each of the following words in two sentences, first as an adjective, and then as an adverb. 30Pts

1. daily
2. hard
3. fast
4. early
5. wide

Part-III Directions: Revise each sentence below by adding one adjective and one adverb. Underline and label the adjective and adverb in your sentences. 12 pts.

1. The trees reach into the sky.
2. The trunks are like poles.
3. The sunlight filters through the branches.
4. Not much light reaches the ground.

I was sitting among the group but I knew I had to be quiet. Shhhh!! The sun on my face, the gentle breeze it was a cover for what was lurking behind...

Transitive Verb is an action verb that directs action from the performer of the action toward the receiver of the actin.  The "receiver" of the action is a person place, or thing--that is , a noun or pronoun.  An Intransitive Verb expresses action or tell something about the subject of the sentence but does not direct action toward another noun or pronoun.

Examples:
TRANSITIVE     The captain rang the bell.
INTRANSITIVE  The bell rang for dinner.
TRANSITIVE      The captain sailed the ship.
INTRANSITIVE   The ship sailed out to sea.

Exercise 1: Write the underlined action verb in each of the sentences below.  After each verb, write transitive or intransitive.  If you labeled the verb transitive, identify the noun toward which the action is directed.

1. Early settlers hoped for new lives in the United States.
   
2. They explored the new territory.
   
3. Some colonists sailed back to their homelands.
   
4. The other immigrants stayed in the US permanently.
   
5. These people shared a dream of a better life
   
6. They dared to cross the ocean.
   
7. They settled in the new land.
   
8. All built new lives.
   
9. Some regretted their decision.
   
10. Most believed in the promise of America.
    

Exercise 2: Revision Practice.- Revise each sentence by replacing the underlined words with a single, precise verb.

1. The ship moved gracefully away from the dock.
   
2. The family quickly and eagerly accepted the chance to immigrate.
   
3. We moved quickly toward the refreshment stand.
   
4. We noisily sipped our sodas.
   
5. We walked as if we were very tired.
   

Skill Check A: Write the action verb in each sentence below and label it transitive or intransitive.

1. Thousands of people entered the United States in the nineteenth century.
   
2. These immigrants traveled from many different countries all around the world.
   
3. Many brought customs and traditions from their native lands.
   
4. They envisioned ne opportunities in the United States.
   
5. Whole families moved from their homeland for numerous reasons.
   

Skill Check B:  Write the underlined word or words in each of the following sentences and label as an action verb or as a linking verb.

1. Some left their homeland to look for better jobs.
   
2. Many people had hopes of owning their own land.
   
3. The United States was a land of opportunity for countless numbers of people.
   
4. Many looked for new wealth in a new land.
   
5. Some hoped for adventure.
   
6. The immigrants were joyful and hopeful.
   
7. Some fled their country because of war.
   
8. Many people moved to the Unites States for religious freedom.
   
9. The people walked away from everything familiar to them.
   
10. Some immigrants quickly felt comfortable in their new land.
    
11. Some describe the United States as a tapestry of cultures.
    
12. Ellis Island was the first stopping place for may immigrants.
    
13. This location became known worldwide as the entry to America.
    
14. People form all walks of life entered America through Ellis Island.
    
15. Life in the United States seemed exciting to the new arrivals.
    

Skill Check C:  Write the following sentences.  Underline the helping verbs and circle the main verbs in each sentence.  Draw a double-headed arrow to between the helping and main verbs.

1. The immigrants must have been waiting to see the Statue of Liberty.
   
2. They had often heard stories about the great wealth in America.
   
3. They should have been warned about the immigration laws.
   
4. Everyone was being thoroughly checked for physical ailments.
   
5. The number of immigrants each year was being limited.
   

Writing: On your own paper...create a short story based on this prompt. 

​2 full pages plus one illustration from your story.  Do not share ideas with classmates.  We will share with each other when completed to compare contrasting viewpoints.  So....shhhh.
.

Share Time: - Each one of you read aloud your fairytale with the class.  

Work on Spelling Packet 21 in class.   If you finish early... read AR.  Remember midterms are closing soon and your targets must be met by then!