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The Guest
L.4.1 a: Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why) L.4.1 b: Form and use the progressive (e.g. I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses L.4.2 a: Use correct capitalization L.4.2 b: Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text W.4.1 a: Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose W.4.1 b: Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details W.4.1 c: Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g. for instance, in order to, in addition) W.4.1 d: Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented W.4.10: Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences
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1. Complete each sentence with the correct relative adverb from the blue box below. Words will be used more than once. Check your answers with a partner.
1. Complete each sentence with the correct relative pronoun from the blue box below. Words will be used more than once. Check your answers with a partner.
a. Come to my home ______________ we will have dinner.
a. ______________ did you invite to come for dinner?
b. Do you know ______________ he was invited?
b. ______________ of these clothes should I wear?
c. We don’t know the reason ______________ he didn’t tell his story.
c. ______________ clothes were torn and old? d. The servant with ______________ I talked was rude.
d. He couldn’t remember the place ______________ we needed to meet.
e. The house ______________ he lived in was gray.
e. The servant took him to the dining room ______________ everyone was eating.
f. The food ______________ we ate was delicious.
f. He arrived at the house ______________ the man was hosting a dinner.
g. The man ______________ clothes are the finest is considered the most noble.
g. Do you know the reason ______________ he was late?
h. ______________ man is wisest?
h. That is the park ______________ we had the picnic.
i. People ______________ think only of appearance lack true wisdom.
2. Write your own sentences with relative pronouns.
2. Write your own sentences with relative adverbs.
a.
a.
b.
b.
c.
c.
L.4.1 a Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 – The Guest
A relative pronoun is used to introduce a clause or phrase that describes a noun or pronoun. Some relative pronouns are “who,” “whose,” “whom,” “which,” and “that.” Example: The beggar who came to the door was sent away.
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i. They like to have dinner parties on the weekend ______________ everyone is not working.
L.4.1 a Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 – The Guest Homework: Write two sentences with relative pronouns and two sentences with relative adverbs.
A relative adverb is used to introduce a clause or phrase that tells more about a noun or pronoun. Some relative adverbs are “where,” “when,” and “why.” Example: It was a hot day when we had the dinner.
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1. Read each sentence. Use a word from the box to complete the sentence in the present progressive tense. Use “not” in sentences that have (negative) at the end of them.
1. Write the verb in the past, present, and future progressive forms on the timeline.
a. He laughs past
present
go bark
future
wear sing
travel repair
eat drive
make collect
a. She ______________________ a yellow jacket. b. They smile past
present
b. He ______________________ my remote controlled helicopter. (negative)
future
c. I ______________________ some nuts. c. I work past
d. Who ______________________ that sound? present
future
e. They ______________________ to the park at 9:00 pm. f. We ______________________ to Spain for a vacation. (negative)
d. She studies past
present
g. Who ______________________ at the concert tonight?
future
h. The man ______________________ slowly in the snow. e. You think i. Who ______________________ clothes for the needy? past
present
future j. The dog __________________ at the cat.
L.4.1 b Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 – The Guest
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The progressive tenses describe actions that are continuing. These tenses are formed with the past, present, or future form of the helping verb “to be” and the present participle of the verb (ing). to skip
past was/were skipping present am/is/are skipping future will be skipping
L.4.1 b Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 – The Guest Homework: Write three present progressive tense sentences.
The present progressive tense describes actions that are continuing. This tense is formed with the present forms of the helping verb “to be” (“am,” “is,” and “are”) and the present participle of the verb (ing). Examples: They are having a social gathering. They are not having a social gathering. Who is having a social gathering?
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1. Correct these sentences by using the editing marks shown. Rewrite the paragraph on the lines.
many people judge others by how they Mark What it means look and what they wear is it wrong to Capitalize the look at someone’s clothes shoes jewlery letter and belongings and judge them? do these judgements stop us from getting to know Add the , someone are we wanting to know someone ! ” “ , . punctuation for the wrong reasons? my mother used to say judging others by how they look, shows your ugliness i think she is right.
1. Complete the idea web below.
My favorite after school activities
2. Choose one activity and complete the reasons you like this activity.
Topic sentence: Reason 1: facts/details 1. 2. 3. Reason 2: facts/details 1. 2. 3. Reason 3: facts/details 1. 2. 3. L.4.2 a L.4.2 b Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 – The Guest
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Every sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark. Use quotation marks to show exactly what someone said or wrote. The first word of a quote is always capitalized. Use a comma at the beginning or end of a person’s exact words in a quotation. Use commas to separate three or more words in a series.
W.4.1 a W.4.1 b W.4.10 Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 – The Guest
An opinion is what someone thinks or feels about something. A reason is why a person thinks that way. An opinion text begins with a topic sentence, has detail sentences, and ends with a concluding statement.
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3. Complete the sentences below with a transitional phrase from the box.
for instance
in order
in addition
6. Read each topic sentence below. Then write a concluding sentence that retells or sums up each topic sentence.
a. If you play sports regularly, your body will get stronger.
a. You can build your body’s strength. _________________ you can run around the field to make your legs and heart strong. b. Reading every day is useful. _________________ you also learn many new words and increase your vocabulary.
_________________________________________________________
b. Reading often is good for the development of your vocabulary.
_________________________________________________________
c. I play chess _________________ to improve my reasoning skills. 4. Use transitional phrases from the above or below boxes to write sentences for your reasons and details from Exercise 2.
for example
in other words
d. You can make really useful things doing arts and crafts projects.
_________________________________________________________
b.
7. Write two different concluding statements for your opinion writing.
c.
a.
d.
b.
e.
8. Put together your opinion text by writing it on a page from the back of this book or on a separate piece of paper. Write your topic sentence, reasons with detail sentences, and concluding statement in an organized opinion essay.
f. 5. Exchange books with a partner and help each other improve your ideas and sentences.
Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 – The Guest
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_________________________________________________________
in fact
a.
W.4.1 c W.4.10
c. Games can help improve your brain’s ability to reason.
Reasons and details need to be linked together with transitional words and phrases.
9. Read your opinion writing to a partner. Help each other improve your writing.
W.4.1 d W.4.10 Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 – The Guest
An opinion is what someone thinks or feels about something. A reason is why a person thinks that way. An opinion text begins with a topic sentence, has detail sentences, and ends with a concluding statement. A concluding statement retells or sums up your main reasons for your opinion.
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