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The Best Find
L.5.1 a: Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences L.5.1 b: Form and use the perfect verb tenses L.5.1 c: Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions L.5.1 d: Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense W.5.1 a: Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose W.5.1 b: Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details W.5.1 c: Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses W.5.1 d: Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented W.5.10: Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of disciplinespecific tasks, purposes, and audiences
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1. Write “P” if the underlined word is a preposition or “A” if it is an adverb. 1. Read each sentence. Write what kind of compound structure is used. Circle the conjunction and underline the compound structure.
a. ___________ Stew without onions was unthinkable.
Examples of compound structures are: subjects: Hannah and Nancy objects of a verb: wrote a poem or story predicates: sang and danced adverbs: slowly and sloppily painted adjectives: polka dot or striped new sentence: I ran, but she walked. objects of a preposition: around cats and dogs Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction to combine two independent clauses.
b. ___________ Through the trees, two pairs of glowing red eyes stared. c. ___________ What did the wild rabbits sit on? d. ___________ The wild rabbits dashed across the clearing. e. ___________ Lisa chased them behind the chicken coop.
a. __________ She put a pan of water next to him and scratched behind his ear.
f. ___________ Who will be next?
b. __________ Jack or Suzy would greet her at the well.
g. ___________ She was tired from chasing them around.
c. __________ Lisa enjoyed living near the forest but not the wild rabbits. d. __________ Spicy and light, her stew made you want to fly.
h. ___________ A red bag hung from a leather cord around the pole.
e. __________ No one wanted chicken soup or bread.
i. ___________ The animals did not wait behind as Lisa left.
f. __________ While she beat the butter and eggs, she sang.
j. ___________ Come with me so I can keep you safe.
g. __________ They ran around and around him so fast that he got dizzy.
k. ___________ Did she add many spices to the stew?
h. __________ Tricky and sneaky, who would like the wild rabbits?
l. ___________ The stew was left outside.
i. __________ The goat nibbled their tails, and the rooster scolded them.
m. ___________ The time went past, and the stew became cold.
j. __________ They acted like other rabbits, but somehow their hopping always seemed faster. L.5.1 a Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 _ The Best Find
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Homework: Write two sentences using conjuctions.
Coordinating conjunctions join words in a sentence or independent clauses. Three common conjunctions are “and,” “but,” and “or.” Using conjunctions creates compound structures.
L.5.1 a Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 _ The Best Find
A preposition relates a noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence. An adverb is a word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. They can tell how, when, or where an action takes place. Sometimes, the same word can be an adverb in one sentence and a preposition in another. Examples: preposition: adverb:
The boy walked down the road. The rain fell down.
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1. Underline the past participle(s) in each sentence.
1. Write the verb in the past, present, and future perfect forms on the timeline.
a. She fed the chickens cracked corn.
a. They decide past
b. The animals have just looked at her.
present
future
present
future
present
future
present
future
present
future
c. The dog had howled before it saw the danger. b. We work
d. The peeled and cored fruit was used in the pie.
past
e. Who has finished the fruity treats? f. Has she realized they are out of butter?
c. You run
2. Write your own sentences with the past participle of the verb given.
a.
(decide)
b.
(wrap)
past
d. I feel c.
(hurry)
d.
(sound)
e.
(stretch)
f.
(charge)
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The past participle is a verb form made by adding “-ed” to the base of a regular verb. It can be used as an adjective or to form verb tenses. Example: to cook and to serve The cooked meat has been served.
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(adjective)
(present perfect tense)
past
e. She growls past L.5.1 b Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 _ The Best Find Homework: Write five sentences using the perfect tenses.
The perfect tenses describe completed actions. These tenses are formed with the past, present, or future form of the helping verb “to have” and the past participle of the verb. past had filled Examples: fill present has/have filled future will have filled
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1. Underline the verbs. Rewrite the sentence using the first indicated verb tense. 1. Complete the information below about your favorite book.
a. The goat charges and tried to kick the intruders.
Title: _____________________________________________________________________ Author: __________________________________________________________________ Type: _____________________________________________________________________
b. The mice will eat, but they do not clean up.
Characters: ______________________________________________________________ Plot: ______________________________________________________________________ c. They finished the corn and washing the dishes.
Setting: __________________________________________________________________ 2. Write an opinion paragraph. Be specific in giving your reasons and try to convince others to read the book.
d. The woman sings as she threw a handful of cracked corn to the rooster.
e. She flies a kite and walked to the store.
f. Mom buys cereal from the store and took it home.
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Verb tenses are used to express the time an action happens. All verbs used in a sentence must be in the same tense, and all time references must agree with the verb. incorrect: She walked out of her house and pets the goat.
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past
present
past: She walked out of her house and petted the goat. present: She walks out of her house and pets the goat.
W.5.1 a W.5.10 Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 _ The Best Find
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. Read each opinion. Write supporting details. Then, rank the details from 1 – 4 in the box, from the strongest to the weakest.
4. Choose one of the topics from Exercise 3 and write an opinion piece. Make sure to include a topic sentence, detail sentences, and a concluding statement.
Elementary students should not be allowed to have phones at school.
University should be free for everyone.
The school week should be shorter.
5. Exchange opinion pieces with a partner. Help each other improve your writings.
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W.5.1 b W.5.10
W.5.1 a W.5.1 b W.5.1.c W.5.1 d W.5.10
Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 _ The Best Find
Link to Anchor Reading Unit 1 _ The Best Find
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