Objectives:
CC.1.4.11-12.F Demonstrate a grade appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
CC.1.4.11-12.S Draw evidence from literary or
informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research,
applying grade level reading
standards for literature and literary
non-fiction.
DO NOW:
Take a sheet of paper and put your name on it.
Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of there
or their
1. I wanted to see my sister, Phoebe, and I knew she usually
went to the park on Saturdays, so I waited (there, their) until she arrived.
2. “I took (their, there) check off them, but they wouldn’t let me pay
it. The one with the glasses made me
give it back to her.”
3. “She said she had to meet her friend. Kids always have to meet (there, their) friend. That kills me.”
4. I decided to leave Elkton Hills because everyone (their, there) was
so phony.
Next,
Write ONE sentence using their AND one sentence using there.
Their -- used when something belongs to more than one person.
There -- refers to a place or the existence of something; always used when "is" and "are" follow it.
Bonus question: Write a sentence using "they're" correctly.
REMINDER: Chapter questions for 17-21 are due tomorrow, Friday, February 1st.
You should be working on your BODY PARAGRAPHS!
