The First Part Last Reading/Discussion

Good Morning-

It seemed many of you struggled on the quiz on Friday. Please make sure you are studying and and asking questions. One topic that seemed unclear was on finding the subject in an imperative sentence. Here is a quick review of the four types of sentences:

Types of Sentences

1. Declarative - A declarative sentence makes a statement. A declarative sentence ends with a period.
Example: The house will be built on a hill.
2. Interrogative - An interrogative sentence asks a question. An interrogative sentence ends with a question mark.
Example: How did you find the card?
3. Exclamatory - An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation mark.
Example: The monster is attacking!
4. Imperative - An imperative sentence gives a command.
Example: Cheryl, try the other door.
***Sometimes the subject of an imperative sentence (you) is understood.***
Example: Look in the closet. (You, look in the closet.)

Identify the type of sentences in your notebooks. The first two have been done for you.

1. Why do you believe that? interrogative

2. I want to know why you believe that. declarative (This is not a question.)

3. Please accept my apology.

4. Your face is frightening the baby!

5. My shoe is on fire!

6. When did you first notice that your shoe was on fire?

7. My doctor told me to take these vitamins.

8. Ask Doris for the recipe.

9. Did you solve the puzzle yet?

10. Ann, hand me your coat.

11. It’s hard to believe that this paper is made from wood.

12. There are more apples in the refrigerator.

13. We’re on the wrong planet!

14. Will Patricia pause to place poached pickles on Paula’s pretty plate?

15. I would send her a gift if I were you.

16. Send her a nice gift.

Once you have finished your grammar review, please read up to page 40 of The First Part Last and discuss the questions below. This shouldn't take you long because you should have read up to page 33 for homework!

The First Part Last 

Discussion Questions (answer in your notebooks please!)

1. How did Bobby’s parents respond to the news of Nia’s pregnancy (pg. 12)? How did Nia’s parents respond to this (pg. 20)? How would your parents respond to this same announcement?

 

2. Look at how Bobby’s friends react (pg. 37-40). How would your friends react?

 

3. What does Bobby mean by saying, “I walk to my room…look around my room and miss me” (pg. 35)?

Homework:

• Read through page 61 of The First Part Last.
• Subjects in Imperative Sentences Review

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