Dec 07 2009
Language Arts
The Power of Verbs!
In class today we discussed the power of verbs to improve our writing. Verbs are the only part of s[eech that every sentence must have. Students took notes on three types of verbs: action, helping, and linking or state of being verbs. Students were given examples of sentences where these types of verbs were used.
Here is a list of helping verbs:
have has had
do does did
can could
will would
shall should
may might must
am is are was were
be being been
State of Being or Linking Verbs
am is are was were
be being been
appear, become, look, taste, feel, grow, remain, sound, seem, smell
In addition, we also looked at some sample expository essays and reviewed thesis statements.
We completed chapter 14 in The House of Dies Drear.
Homework:
Students must complete one of the assignments on www.essayscorer.com/ph/ga/mcclure by 12/17.
Login: student’s lunch number
Password: Student’s lunch number
5 bonus points will be added to their score each time they go in and revise their writing.
Finish verb packet for next class.
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