ELACC7RL3: The student will analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how...

ELACC7RL3: The student will analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how settings shape the characters or plot).

Complete the three frame cartoon strip to convey your understanding of the first six chapters of the novel, A Wrinkle in Time.

•Who are the main characters?

•What have been the most important events throughout the chapter?•Remember, some events occurred before you began reading the book. Do you think that is significant?

•Which events have had a tremendous impact on the plot line?

Event 1 Event 2 Event 3

How can I identity elements of a particular genre?

Read Chapter 7

Complete the Comprehension Worksheet


Help me help you…Complete the summary

task:Complete the letter

template providedBe honest:

What do you need help with?

What confuses you? What have you mastered? What do you understand

the most? The least?


A ______ is a word that replaces a noun or pronoun.

The ___ is a word or phrase that is represented by another word.

Fill in the blanks!

ELACC7L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Pronouns


What is a pronoun?

• A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.


Pronouns

I, me, my

You, your

He, him, his

She, her, her

It, its

We, us, our

They, them, their

PERSONAL

This, these

That, those

DEMONSTRATIVE RELATIVE

That

What, whatever

Which, whichever

Who, whoever, whom, whomever

Whose All

Another

Any, anybody, anything

Both

Each, either

Every, everybody, everyone, everything

Few, many, most, much

Neither

None

No one, nobody

Some, somebody, someone, something

Such

INDEFINITE

INTERROGATIVE

What

Which

Who, whom

Whose

INTERROGATIVE

It

There

REFLEXIVE

Myself

Yourself, yourselves

Himself, herself

Itself

Ourselves, themselves

Pronouns

Pronoun vs. Antecedent


Pronouns

• Why do we have them?

The train was late, the train had been delayed.

(Sounds terrible, doesn’t it?)


Pronouns


The train was late and it had been delayed.

(Much better!)


Pronouns



This is called the noun.


Pronouns



This is called the pronoun.


Pronouns



This is also called the antecedent of the pronoun.


Pronouns

When Big Dog snuck under the fence, he ran to the dumpster.


Pronouns


pronoun


Pronouns


pronounantecedent


Pronouns

• Find the pronoun and it’s antecedent for the following sentences:

1. Everyone needs to take their dog to the vet regularly.

2. President Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address in 1863.

3. Jayden grabbed his toy to take on the airplane.


Pronouns

• The second most common mistake made in writing occurs when pronouns do not agree with the number of nouns they are supposed to reflect.

Incorrect: Each student must bring their own lunch.

Correct: Each student must bring his or her own lunch.


Pronouns

• Make sure the pronoun fits the antecedent…

One of the students must give their oral report tomorrow.

Do you notice what’s wrong?


Pronouns


One of the students must give their oral report tomorrow.

pluralsingular


Pronouns


One of the students must give his oral report tomorrow.

Either choose a gender…


Pronouns


One of the students must give his or her oral report tomorrow.

…or choose both


Pronouns

• More practice…

1. He or she who laughs loudest around the watercooler may not be who they say they are.

2. Do your child a favor; teach them grammar.

3. Our society has gotten to the point where each person does what’s right in their own eyes.

4. A motorcyclist has the right to decide if they want to wear a helmet.


Pronouns

• More practice…

1. He or she who laughs loudest around the watercooler may not be who they he or she says he or she is.

2. Do your child a favor; teach them him grammar.

3. Our society has gotten to the point where each person does what’s right in their her own eyes.

4. A motorcyclist has the right to decide if they he wants to wear a helmet.

Pronouns Can you believe Fortune 500 Companies have

made simple grammatical mistakes? Can you find them?

1. “British Airways is encouraging any passenger who can say that their business class isn’t the most comfortable in the air to write and tell them why.”

2. “If the government thinks it has a role in health reform, we’ve got a message for them.”

3. “Anyone who thinks a Yonex Racquet has improved their game, please raise your hand.”

4. “Give someone a bottle of Irish Mist and you give them hills that roll forever…”

Pronouns Can you believe Fortune 500 Companies have

made simple grammatical mistakes? Can you find them?

1. “British Airways is encouraging any passenger who can say that their its business class isn’t the most comfortable in the air to write and tell them why.”

2. “If the government thinks it has a role in health reform, we’ve got a message for them the government officials.”

3. “Anyone who thinks a Yonex Racquet has improved their his or her game, please raise your hand.”

4. “Give someone a bottle of Irish Mist and you give them him hills that roll forever…”

Pronoun-Antecedent Quiz

1. The cat has ___ own basket.

2. Dawn or Sue will give you ___ notes.

3. Each player has ___ own uniform.

4. A student should keep ___ password a secret.

5. Students have ___ own lockers.

6. Personal computers are in the process of expanding ___ capabilities.

7. Anyone who has e-mail probably corresponds with ___ friends often.

8. Both Marissa and Tashina check ___ mailboxes everyday.

9. One feature of an e-mail program is ___ ability to store messages.

10. Each person with an email account usually has messages waiting for ___.

Pronoun-Antecedent Test

1. The cat has his/her/its own basket.2. Dawn or Sue will give you her notes.3. Each player has his/her own uniform.4. A student should keep his/her password a secret.5. Students have their own lockers.6. Personal computers are in the process of expanding its capabilities.7. Anyone who has e-mail probably corresponds with his/her friends

often.8. Both Marissa and Tashina check their mailboxes everyday.9. One feature of an e-mail program is its ability to store messages. 10. Each person with an email account usually has messages waiting for

him/her.

Your Tasks:

1. Complete the Pronoun Antecedents activity,

– *Study Island - Mrs. Lee Pronoun Antecedent Practice

2. Continue working on the Grammar Assignment from last week.


Quiz Time

• Select the BEST answer for each question!

• You may write on the quiz.

• Did you put your name on your paper???


ELACC7SL1: The student will engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building

on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

How can characters and other elements of a text be used as a

symbol?

Symbols in Literature…In your minds, what do these symbols

stand for?

Chapter 8: Comparing the setting to our own

world

Same Different

How can characters and other elements of a text be used as a symbol?

Work with your partner to complete today’s activity.

Choose a character.Describe the

character.Identify what the

character may symbolize.

ELACC7SL1: The student will engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

How can characters and other elements of a text be used as a symbol?

What do these characters all have in common?

Do they symbolize the same thing?

Why do science fiction authors use symbols in their stories?ELACC7SL1: The student will engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)

with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

MegCharles Wallace

Calvin

Create a symbol using modeling clay. › The symbol will be a reflection of how the you

see/value yourself.

After creating the symbol, write at least 3-4 sentences telling why you chose the symbol to represent yourself. › With a partner, edit your sentences.

Create the final product:› Complete an index card to display with your symbol.

ELACC7W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

ELACC7W2: The student will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection,

organization, and analysis of relevant content.

How do your faults hold you back? • My faults hold me back …

How could these same faults help you? • These same faults could also be considered

helpful because…

Identify the key

events in the novel.

Watch the next portion of the movie adaptation of the novel.

• Note key events.

• Note key characters.

• Note symbols used to represent key issues. Remember - - this novel was written around the time

that the Space Race began. How did the people feel about the “unknown” or the idea of space exploration?


Summary Activity:

• What did you note that was the same as the novel?

• What did you note that was different from the novel?


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