He had cleverly calculated that the boys held slightly more electoral votes than the girls. ~ jivey 1
He had cleverly calculated that the boys held slightly more electoral votes than the girls. ~ He had cleverly calculated that the boys held slightly more electoral votes than the girls. ~ He had cleverly calculated that the boys held slightly more electoral votes than the girls. ~ He had cleverly calculated that the boys held slightly more electoral votes than the girls. ~ He had cleverly calculated that the boys held slightly more electoral votes than the girls. ~ jivey 2
Monday possibilities of things to notice *descriptive adverbs alliteration cleverly calculated complex sentence comparative (more than) past tense verbs vivid verb calculated plural nouns declarative Tuesday label the sentence He pronoun had helping verb calculated, held verbs cleverly, slightly adverbs that subordinating conjunction the article boys, votes, girls nouns more, electoral adjectives than preposition Wednesday possibility of revised sentence Thomas had cleverly calculated that the boys in his class held slightly more electoral votes than the girls. (changed to specific noun, added prepositional phrase) Thursday possibility of imitation sentence Zoey suddenly realized that the fifth graders had much more math homework than the third graders. jivey 3
Name: Invitation to Edit Date: he had cleverly calculated that the boys held slightly most electoral votes then the girls 1. Circle 4 mistakes in the sentence. Rewrite the sentence correctly: 2. What are the adverbs in this week s mentor sentence? Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Circle the adverbs in the following sentences: 3. Grace Campbell could not believe her eyes. 4. That is a very good question! 5. Finally, she raised her hand. 6. His experiments always took a blue ribbon at the science fair. 7. The voting demonstration was quickly coming to an end. Add adverbs to these sentences to make them more descriptive: 8. Thomas studied his spelling words. 9. The gymnasium erupted in loud cheers. 10. She stood at the front of the room. jivey 4
Answer Key Name: Invitation to Edit Date: he had cleverly calculated that the boys held slightly most electoral votes then the girls 1. Circle 4 mistakes in the sentence. Rewrite the sentence correctly: He had cleverly calculated that the boys held slightly more electoral votes than the girls. 2. What are the adverbs in this week s mentor sentence? cleverly slightly Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Circle the adverbs in the following sentences: 3. Grace Campbell could not believe her eyes. 4. That is a very good question! 5. Finally, she raised her hand. 6. His experiments always took a blue ribbon at the science fair. 7. The voting demonstration was quickly coming to an end. Add adverbs to these sentences to make them more descriptive: answers will vary- these are possible answers quietly 8. Thomas studied his spelling words. really 9. The gymnasium erupted in loud cheers. eagerly 10. She stood at the front of the room. jivey 5
A dve rbs Can Modify most carefully never went extremely hot would not talk very beautiful very soon Adverbs Circle the adverbs on the phrase strips. Many adverbs end with ly, but not always. They will answer the questions how, when, and where. Glue them under the correct flap to show what the adverb is modifying. VERBS ADJECTIVES OTHER ADVERBS really quiet more often played outside jivey 6
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By Kelly DiPucchio Mentor Sentence Focus Standard: L.1 (adverbs) Reading Lesson Ideas: R.1: Students can list the reasons Grace and Thomas gave for why they would make the best President. R.2: Have students summarize and tell the theme of the book. R.3: Students explain Grace s character (thoughts, words, actions). Students can also compare Grace to Thomas. R.4: Students use context clues to determine the meaning of higher-level words (for example: constituents) from the book. R.6: Students could write or discuss how the story could have been different told from Thomas s point of view. R.7: Watch School House Rock Electoral College for more information about elections: http://safeshare.tv/w/xuklmugxov and have students share what was the same in the book and video. R.9: Read another book like Woodrow For President by Peter W. Barnes and compare them. Writing Lesson Ideas: W.1: Students can write a campaign speech listing reasons why someone should vote them to be president. 8 jivey 2015
9 Name: Date: What did Grace and Thomas say and do to try to convince voters? Grace Thomas jivey 2015
10 Possible Answers Name: Date: What did Grace and Thomas say and do to try to convince voters? Grace Thomas People could make history by voting for a girl No bullies- peaceful school No littering- cleaner school Free tutoring Free soccer lessons Fish stick tacos every week Better hot lunches She made speeches She gave cupcakes She held rallies She kept her promises jivey 2015
11 Name: Date: Define unknown words in the story. word: candidate what I think : it means actual meaning word: representative what I think : it means actual meaning word: campaign what I think : it means actual meaning word: constituents what I think : it means actual meaning jivey 2015
12 Possible Answers Name: Date: Define unknown words in the story. word: candidate what I think : it means actual meaning a person nominated for election word: representative what I think : it means actual meaning a person chosen to speak or vote for a group word: campaign what I think : it means actual meaning the work done toward a goal word: constituents what I think : it means actual meaning people in a voting community jivey 2015
13 Name: Date: Compare Grace and Thomas. Grace Thomas jivey 2015
14 Possible Answers Name: Date: Compare Grace and Thomas. Grace She can t believe a girl has never been president. She worked hard on important issues and kept her promises. Grace won the election. Wants to be president Made campaign buttons and posters He is popular because he is the spelling bee champion, science fair winner, and soccer team captain He only promised people things he was good at. Thomas couldn t believe he didn t win. Thomas jivey 2015
15 Name: Date: Write your own campaign speech to become president! jivey 2015
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