Bellwork (5/16/12)

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Bellwork(5/16/12)

• Pronoun quiz today!
• Have your pronoun notes out from the past two
  weeks (agreement agreement in number/gender
  and person, using correct case
• (2.) English I Open the blue grammar textbook
  and turn to p. 510 and p. 567
• (2.) English II Open the green grammar
  textbook to p. 534 and p. 569

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Advanced Pronoun Usage

1. Agreement in Number Gender
2. Agreement in Person
3. Using Correct Case

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Pronoun Review

• pronoun replaces a noun
• antecedent- the noun that was replaced
• Ex. Sheila took her brother to school.

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Pronoun Agreement

• A pronoun must match its antecedent in number
• plural antecedent / plural pronoun
• The spies shared their secrets.
• singular antecedent / singular pronoun
• The group has its meeting here.

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Practice

• Directions Write each sentence, adding a
  pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in
  number.
• 1. People should protect _____ valuables.
• 2. The city got _____ name from the Spanish.
• 3. The seniors wore _____ rings proudly.
• 4. Cars cost more than _____ owners expect.
• 5. The band starts _____ tour tomorrow.

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Pronoun Agreement

• A pronoun must match its antecedent in gender.
• feminine antecedent / feminine pronouns
• she, her, and hers
• Freddys aunt takes pictures of her nephew.
• masculine antecedents / masculine pronouns
• he, him, and his
• Freddys father is embarrassed by his son.
• neutral antecedent / neutral pronoun
• it
• Venus has its orbit near to Earth.
• Plural antecedents / plural pronoun (gender
  doesnt matter)
• they, them, their, and theirs
• My parents took their vacation together.

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Pronoun Agreement

• if gender of antecedent unknown, use he/she or
  he or she or even s/he.
• My cousin returned their books to the library.
  (incorrect)
• Everyone returned his or her books to the
  library. (correct)

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Practice

• Directions Write each sentence, adding a
  pronoun in each blank that agrees in
  number/gender with the antecedent.
• 1. Mary turned in _____ report.
• 2. William will lend _____ book.
• 3. The teams are wearing _____ new uniforms.
• 4. The vanilla has lost _____ flavor.
• 5. The officer will do _____ best.
• 6. The principal gave _____ recommendation.

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Gender Issues

• The traditional use of the universal "he" appears
  biased toward men and against women.
• Each student should save his questions toward the
  end.
• Some groups and individuals have used
  non-standard pronouns, hoping they will become
  standard
• hu, hus, hum, humself (for s/he, his/hers,
  him/her, himself/herself)
• For now, just try to vary the order of he or she,
  she/he as much as possible.

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Bellwork(5/8/12)

• Directions Write each sentence and underline
  the antecedent. Then fill the blank with a
  pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in number
  and gender.
• 1. Daniel left _____ sunglasses on the table.
• 2. The building lost _____ electricity yesterday
  afternoon.
• 3. These puppies still belong with _____ mother.
  
• 4. Somebody dropped _____ belongings on the
  floor.
• 5. Many good athletes spend _____ time training.
  
• 6. No one broke _____ promise about studying.
• 7. Nora placed _____ watch on the nightstand.

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Agreement in Person

• pronouns must agree with antecedents in person
  (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
• 1st person pronouns I, me, my, we, us, our
• 2nd person pronouns you, your
• 3rd person pronouns he, she, it, her, hers,
  him, his, they, them, their, one, everybody, etc.

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Pronoun Antecedent Agreement in Person

• Dont confuse your reader by writing in 3rd
  person and switching to 2nd or 1st person and
  vice versa.
• When a person comes to class, you should have
  homework ready. (incorrect)
• When a person comes to class, we should have
  homework ready. (incorrect)
• When a person comes to class, he or she should
  have homework ready. (correct)

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Practice

• 1. People think that if you live in a big city
  life is easier.
• 2. I hate to proofread because editing is a
  boring thing for you to do.
• 3. One should always leave your forwarding
  address.
• 4. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because
  you never know what food will be served.
• 5. Why should I study literature? You don't get
  anything out of it.

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Novel Pre-Reading Activity

• The transition into teenage years involves
  developing your personal identity.
• Write a paragraph that describes you and explains
  what makes you unique.
• consider future goals and dreams what you value
  in friends and favorite pets, sports, music,
  books, movies, etc.

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Bellwork(5/10/12)

• Copy the Case Forms of Personal Pronouns chart
  in the English textbook
• English I p. 550
• English II p. 548

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Using Correct Pronoun Case

• If the pronoun comes before the verb, use
  nominative case.
• I solved the problem.
• If the pronoun comes after the verb, use the
  objective case.
• Carlos saved me a seat.

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Pronoun Case Practice

• Directions 1) Write each sentence and bracket
  the verbs. 2) Then underline the pronoun in the
  correct case.
• 1. (She,  Her) was invited to attend the party.
• 2. The committee told (they, them) to write a new
  report.
• 3. Everyone asked (he, him) to speak at the
  event.
• 4. (We,  Us) mothers often meet at the park with
  our children.
• 5. The bakery manager told (we, us) that fresh
  muffins were ready.
• 6. (They, Them) and the other tree dwellers
  relaxed at dawn.

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Assignment

• Complete the following workbook pages on your
  own
• English I p. 166 (1-10), p. 168 (6-15)
• bracket your verb before underlining the answer!
• English II p. 140 (1-10). p. 142 (1-10)
• bracket your verb before underlining the answer!

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Homework

• English I Grammar textbook p. 553 (exercise 3,
  odd s), p. 554 (exercise 4, even s), p. 555
  (Review A, 2, 7,9, 10)
• You must write the sentences and bracket your
  verbs to receive credit!
• English II Grammar textbook p. 550 (Exercise 2,
  1-10) and p.553 (1-10).

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Bellwork(5/11/12)

• Directions Write each sentence. Then bracket
  the main verb and underline the correct pronoun.
• 1. Jack and (I, me) decided to go out to dinner.
• 2. Mom and (we, us) posed for family pictures.
• 3. I took Christopher and (she, her) to the
  theater in New York.
• 4. My parents and (they, them) reminisced about
  the past.
• 5. Sue and (he, him) decided to leave early.
• 6. The magician especially fascinated Ashley and
  (we, us).
• 7. Ashley and Christopher sent (I, me) a sweet
  note.
• 8. (We, Us) athletes practiced with the team.
• 9. (She, Her) and (I, me) drove to her house.
• 10. An usher showed (they, them) and (I, me) to
  our seats.

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Bellwork(5/14/12)
QUIZ WEDNESDAY!

• Directions Write the sentences, choosing the
  correct pronoun. Show your work!
• 1. He recommended both Jan and (I, me) for the
  promotion.
• 2. Amy and (I, me) climbed into the airplanes
  cockpit.
• 3. I gave (he, him) and (she, her) money for
  sodas.
• 4. Yesterday (we, us) read Nisei Daughter for our
  book club.
• 5. The magician showed (we, us) magic tricks.

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Using Correct Pronoun Case

• Use the nominative case if the pronoun follows a
  linking verb (to beis/are, am was/were, will
  be).
• The baseball pitcher is he.
• It was I in the farmhouse window.

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Practice

• 1. The winner of the marathon is (she, her).
• 2. The ones you saw dancing were (we, us).
• 3. It was (he, him).
• 4. It may have been (he, him).
• 5. The winners will be (he, him).

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Using Correct Pronoun Case

• Use the objective case for a pronoun that follows
  a preposition.
• You spoke to him recently.
• Next to her I placed the chair.

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Practice

• 1. The coaches rode with (we, us).
• 2. She is always polite to (he, him).
• 3. Between Vince and (he, him) sat an iguana.
• 4. With (they, them) were the Malone twins.
• 5. This message is from (she, her).

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Assignment

• English I Workbook pg. 170
• English II Workbook pg. 144

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Bellwork(5/15/12)
USE YESTERDAYS NOTES!
QUIZ TOMORROW!

• Directions Write each sentence and choose the
  correct pronoun. Show your work!
• 1. He chose Jennifer and (I, me) for the team.
• 2. My sister and (they, them) are good friends.
  
• 3. Luis visited (she, her) in Chicago last week.
• 4. (We, Us) singers practiced for the talent
  show.
• 5. Actually, it was (we, us) at the door last
  night.
• 6. The new member of the band will be (they,
  them).
• 7. The prankster is (he, him).
• 8. I left a coat with (they, them).
• 9. All that confusion was caused by (he, him).
• 10. The English professor approves highly of
  (we, us).

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Assignment

• English I Workbook page 172, 181
• English II Workbook page 146-147, 156