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DOL 25

Sentence 1: The man who was chosen to be the club president has given many years of service to the Town of Farmingdale.

Sentence 2: "The Invisible Ladder" is a poetry book that contain touching selections "To Dorothy", a poem about love.

DOL 26

Sentence 1: "Writer's Digest", an extremely useful magazine about writing, doesn't contain a lot of colored photographs.

Sentence 2: Because the woman was in a hurry to get to work, she drove the motorcycle recklessly and had an accident.

DOL 27

Sentence 1: He would have ridden with us boys, but he decided to ride in the Volvo.

Sentence 2: There are thirty eight students in our class who have been studying about the Hindu religion; Ms. Martinez's class is studying Judaism. DOL 28

Sentence 1: on labor day the friends ate at dagostinos restaurant and they also saw the movie sleepy hollow

Sentence 2: phuong and nancy want to go to the musical ragtime and im sure theyll like it

DOL 29

Sentence 1: ive took the long poem the prelude to read tonight i should of began it sooner dont you agree

Sentence 2: because cameron has throwed succesful passes in many games he was chose to be interviewed for the community magazine called around our town

Attempt to answer the following questions without using any outside sources. If necessary, use page one of The Art of Styling Sentences (TASS). 1. What is a sentence? Sentence is a means of communicating. A sentence expresses a complete thought and contains at least one subject-verb combination. 2. What are the two basic parts of every sentence in English? The two basic parts of every sentence are subject and the verb. 3. What is the basic pattern in English sentences? The basic pattern in English sentences are subject and verb. 4. How is "Jump." a sentence "Jump." is a sentence because it has an unspoken "you" as the subject. 5. Write a sentence. Put a //between the primary subject / verb combination. Share with your DOL partner, and have him/her tell you if you are correct. People// swim I // eat
 * Sentence Patterns 33:**
 * If this does not seem easy to you, take a few minutes to review page one of TASS before the next class.

Sentence Patterns 34: 1. Review pages 7-8 2. How many independent clauses (complete sentences) are required for this pattern? You need 2 independent clauses to complete sentences. 3. Look at the 'Examples' on page 8 ** 4. On page 10, complete 'Exercises' # 2 and 3
 * identify the subject - verb (SV;SV) combination for each example (S=Gloria V=try; S=they; V=seem to be)
 * S= People V= Dream; S= Others V= Stay; S= Reading V= is; S= Remembering V= Takes;
 * 1) 2 After they lost the match, the tennis team went home; they were very depressed about the match.
 * 2) 3 The large blue whale came very close to the boat; it hit the boat and disappeared.

1. Read the "Professional Examples" on pages 8-9. Write the one that you think is most interesting, and explain what you think the author is trying to accomplish by using the SV;SV sentence pattern. "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." The author is trying make a comparison between the two independent clauses. 2. Orwell uses this pattern on page 27, "Nevertheless, without openly admitting it, he was devoted to Boxer; the two of them usually spent their Sundays together in the small paddock beyond the orchard, grazing side by side and never speaking." How are the two independent clauses related? The first independent clause is the statement, and the second independent clause is the evident that helps the first clause. 3. Write your own example of this pattern. Feel free to imitate one of the professional examples. How are the two parts of your compound sentence related? " I love sleeping ; it makes me feel refreshed."
 * Sentence Patterns 35**: (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)

1. Read the "Variations" section on pages 9-10 2. Complete the sentences at the bottom of page 10 using pattern 1a: 3. Combine the simple sentences on page 11 using pattern 1b.
 * Sentence Patterns 36**: (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)
 * I really didn't want to go to the party; nevertheless, I went to be with Jim.
 * My teacher has traveled extensively; thus, I asked her advice about Italy.
 * I have to feed the pets when I get home; moreover, I have to have supper started by the time Mom gets home.
 * Group One: The girl looks happy; she has a new car, and her brother has one too.
 * Group Two: The tiger should have more room; he seems restless, and he is really big.
 * Group Three: Fettuccini is a delicious past; it is a favorite dish in many European countries, of ten associated with Italy, but a person who lines Fettuccini is not always Italian.

1. Read pages 12-13 "Explanation," "Examples," and "Checkpoints." 2. Complete "Exercises" 1 and 2 on page 14:
 * Sentence Patterns 37:** (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * 1) Going to carnivals makes me happy; going to school, unhappy.
 * 2) Romantic movies make me dreamy; violent movies, uncomfortable.

Minni-Lesson (Journal)

ML (37 for E Block; 38 for C Block)
 * Reread pages 51-52 in Candie, focusing on the 'slave' passage.
 * Identify and EXPLAIN one example of irony in the passage.
 * "Dogs, monkeys, and parrots are a thousand times less miserable than we are."
 * What is Candide's reaction to the situation and WHY is it significant?
 * Candide feel pity on him but couldn't help him.
 * Have you ever encountered a situation or idea that significantly changed your outlook on the world?
 * I never encountered a situation or idea that significantly changed my outlook.
 * Explain the situation or idea and how your outlook changed.

1. Read page 13 "Professional examples" and "Checkpoints" 2. Complete exercises #3 and 4 on page 14
 * Sentence Patterns 38**: (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * North Korea and South Korea are very green; Ireland and Scotland, much greener.
 * All the children want to go to McDonald's for lunch; the teachers, Burger king.

1. Read pages 15-16: "Explanation" and "Examples." 2. Note the difference between the colon and the semicolon. 3. Also, note that patterns 1, 2, and 3 are compound sentences - two independent clauses joined together. 4. Complete "Exercises" 1, 2, and 3 on page 17.
 * Sentence Patterns 39** [Sentence pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * 1) The test was really easy: the students all got A's on their papers.
 * 2) The dot-com companies have changed the work week: employees being required to mark on landing.
 * 3) I finally know how to program my VCR: I set it to record SpongeBob.

1. Read pages 16 "Professional examples." 2. Complete "Exercises" 4 and 5 on page 17.
 * Sentence Patterns 40** [Sentence pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * 4) The reporter asked her the most important question: did you expect to get the movie award last night?
 * 5) My family visited many places during our trip to Washington D.C.: we toured the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Castle, the Freer Gallery, and the new wing of the National Gallery of Art.

1. Read pages 16-17 "Checkpoints" 2. With your "sentence patterns partner," compose one example for each of the first three sentence patterns:
 * Sentence Patterns 41** (Review sentence patterns 1, 2, and 3)
 * (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)
 * Example: Eldred ate; however, he was unsatisfied.
 * (Sentence Pattern 2: SV DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * Example: My sister wants a Barbie doll for christmas; my brother, a toy car.
 * [Sentence Pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * Example: My dog looks cool: he has a big tail and shaggy fur.

1. Read page 19. 2. On page 20 read "Explanation" and "Examples" 3. On page 23 complete "Exercises" # 1, 2, 3
 * Sentence Patterns 42** [Pattern 4: A Series Without a Conjunction (any place in the sentence) A,B,C]
 * 1. An essay traditionally has three major parts: introduction, body and conclusion.
 * 2. Sushi, Pasta, rice, are my favorite foods.
 * 3. Exhausted, trilled, relieved, the winner left the stadium feeling great.

1. On page 20-21 read "Professional Examples" 2. On page 21-22 read "Sentences for analysis" 1, 2, 3 3. On page 22 read "Checkpoint" 4. On page 23 complete "Exercises" 4 and 5
 * Sentence Patterns 43** [Pattern 4: A Series Without a Conjunction (any place in the sentence) A,B,C]
 * 4. The children gathered around their teacher, smiling, laughing and grinning.
 * 5. When the game was canceled, the rowdy spectators at the ball game ,shouted, yelled, screamed.

1. On page 24 read "Explanation" and "Examples" 2. On page 26 complete "Exercises" # 1, 2, 3
 * Sentence Patterns 44** (Pattern 4a)
 * 1. When I walked on the beach, I felt the afternoon sun had tinted it badly and sternly and hardly.
 * 2. The best programs on TV now are House and Heroes and Prison Break.
 * 3. Alcohol and grades and World of Warcraft seem to be issues for many students.

1. On page 24-25 read "Professional examples" 2. On page 25-26 read "Sentences for analysis" 3. On page 26-27 complete "Exercises" 4 and 5
 * Sentence Patterns 45** (Pattern 4a)
 * 4. The science conference board couldn't decide whether to concentrate on biology or physics or chemistry.
 * 5. All that is cigarettes or alcohol or junk food or drug seems to be harmful to one's health.

1. On page 28 read "Explanation" and "Examples" 2. On page 29-30 complete "Exercises" 1-4
 * Sentence Patterns 46** (Pattern 5)
 * 1. Tea of coffee, coke or sprite, beer or wine are the famous drinks.
 * 2.Some foods just seem to go together like:pasta and salad,french fries and ketchup,
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1. On page 31-32 read "Explanation" and Examples" 2. On page 33 complete "Exercises 1-3
 * Sentence Pattern 47** (Pattern 6)
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1. On page 32-33 read "Professional Examples" and "Checkpoints" 2. On page 33 complete the final two "Exercises"
 * Sentence Patterns 48** (Pattern 6)
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