Honors Day 30 A/B NonfictionIdentifying Verbs

Concepts: Truth

Extra Credit: Read a second book and do a second project

Essay TestsAvoid 1st person

I believe the intent is to entertainThe author’s intent is to entertain.The author shows us how he feels.The author shows the reader his feelings.

Avoid 2nd person You learn that all people are basically the same.The lesson is all people are basically the same.

Don’t say “this essay shows that”—it probably won’tNo “The story I read was called…”Don’t start sentences with contractions

Identify the underlined part of speech1. The burglar disappeared with the cash.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb       d. auxiliary verb

2. The director told the actors, "Do your best, and we'll be a hit."a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

3. He would tell me if he thought we were in danger.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

4. His ability to concentrate is legendary.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

5. The campers hid inside the cabin when they saw the bear.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

6. Alexis is swimming in the state championship next week.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

7. Frustrated with the official’s call, Ethan kicked the bench.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

8. The student procrastinated too long and failed to finish the project.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

9. The vegetarian burger tasted like salted cardboard.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

10. Ellen nodded to the audience and sang her song.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb       d. auxiliary verb

continued11. Her brother likes bananas, but she likes peaches.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

12. Adjunct faculty are teaching in several of the lower division courses.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

13. The director told the actors, "Do your best, and we'll be a hit."a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

14. Regis Philbin, the host of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," smiled at her answer.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

15. When the contestant completed the first test, she received another clue.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

16. Dennis became impatient when Thomas took so long choosing a movie.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

17. President Clinton pushed into the crowd and shook her hand.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

18. The hiker turned quickly toward the noise behind him.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

19. Our teacher gave each of us another chance to take the exam.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

20. After the chef completed the demonstration, she left the students to clean the kitchen.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

1. The burglar disappeared with the cash.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb       d. auxiliary verb

2. The director told the actors, "Do your best, and we'll be a hit."a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

3. He would tell me if he thought we were in danger.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

4. His ability to concentrate is legendary.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

5. The campers hid inside the cabin when they saw the bear.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

6. Alexis is swimming in the state championship next week.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

7. Frustrated with the official’s call, Ethan kicked the bench.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

8. The student procrastinated too long and failed to finish the project.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

9. The vegetarian burger tasted like salted cardboard.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

10. Ellen nodded to the audience and sang her song.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb       d. auxiliary verb

11. Her brother likes bananas, but she likes peaches.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

12. Adjunct faculty are teaching in several of the lower division courses.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

13. The director told the actors, "Do your best, and we'll be a hit."a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

14. Regis Philbin, the host of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," smiled at her answer.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

15. When the contestant completed the first test, she received another clue.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

16. Dennis became impatient when Thomas took so long choosing a movie.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

17. President Clinton pushed into the crowd and shook her hand.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

18. The hiker turned quickly toward the noise behind him.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

19. Our teacher gave each of us another chance to take the exam.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

20. After the chef completed the demonstration, she left the students to clean the kitchen.a. transitive verb     b. intransitive verb     c. linking verb      d. auxiliary verb

Major ConceptCreate a working definition of the major concept.

What are some of the defining characteristics of the major concept?

What are some non-examples or common misconceptions of/about the major concept?

What are three supporting concepts or topics that are related to the major concept?

Create a concept map defining and labeling important relationships between and among the major concept and your supporting concepts. (Best/worst case scenario?)