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Warm-Up 10.11.12

Write down the prepositional phrase and the word it modifies.1. Agatha Christie was a widely read writer of mysteries.2. The article about Native American folklore is fascinating.3. My uncle designed the props for the play.4. Her masterpiece is a book with three parts.5. A trellis near the door supported the climbing vines.

Adverb Phrases

• Prep. Phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or an adverb

• Tells when, where, why, how, or to what extent• The actor became famous for his film roles.

• Modifies famous (adj)• how

• We arrived too late for the opening ceremonies.• Modifies late (adv)• to what extent

• In the final act, Macbeth dies in battle. • In the final act and in battle both modify dies (verb)• when; where

Adverb Phraseswrite the prepositional phraseword it

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1. Please return your books to the library shelves.

2. Harry helpful in a crisis.

3. During the last century my ancestors came to this country.

4. Pete found some sesame oil on the top shelf.

5. Chinese food is well known for its delicious flavors.

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Comparing Masculinity

Reviewing TFA

Review with 1-2 neighbors to get help with the reading guide.

Discuss questions as a class

Continue reading ch. 4 in assigned group