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Work with Vocabulary
Section Opener......................................................... 5
25. Combine Sentences:
Complex Sentences ...................................... 41
1. Use a Similar Word: Synonyms........................ 6
26. Recognize Clauses: Adjective Clauses ......... 43
2. Use the Opposite Word: Antonyms ................. 7
27. Recognize Clauses: Adverb Clauses ............. 44
3. Choose the Correct Spelling:
Homophones ................................................... 8
28. Edit Sentences: Sentence Fragments........... 45
4. Expand Your Vocabulary: Root Words ........... 10
Section Review ....................................................... 47
5. Understand Word Beginnings: Prefixes ........ 11
6. Understand Word Endings: Suffixes .............. 12
Know Capitalization and Punctuation
7. Combine Two Words: Contractions ............... 13
Section Opener ....................................................... 51
8. Mind Your Meaning:
Denotation and Connotation ........................ 14
30. Use Capitals:
A Variety of Capitalization ............................ 52
9.Be Clear and Interesting:
Descriptive Words ......................................... 15
31. Know Latin Short Forms: Abbreviations........ 53
10. Use Slang:
Informal and Formal Language .................... 17
33. Separate Adjectives: Commas....................... 55
11. Use Variety: Literary Devices ........................ 19
35. Show Possession: Apostrophes .................... 59
Section Review........................................................ 21
36. Use Transition Words: Semicolons................ 60
Section Opener ....................................................... 25
12. Use Variety: Types of Sentences ................... 26
13. Use Variety: Sentence Length ....................... 28
14. Combine Sentences:
Compound Sentences.................................. 29
15. Expand Sentences: Adding Details ............... 30
16. Edit Sentences: Run-On Sentences .............. 31
17. Know Complete Subjects
and Predicates ............................................... 32
18. Identify Who or What: Simple Subjects ......... 34
19. Identify the Action: Simple Predicates .......... 35
20. Identify Who or What:
Compound Subjects ..................................... 36
21. Identify the Action:
Compound Predicates.................................. 37
22. Understand Compound Subjects and
Predicates..................................................... 38
23. Identify Sentence Parts:
Direct and Indirect Objects..........................39
24.Recognize Independent
and Subordinate Clauses............................. 40
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32. Shorten Business Words: Abbreviations........ 54
34. Punctuate Dialogue: Quotation Marks .......... 57
37. Introduce a List: Colons ................................. 62
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29. Edit Sentences: Comma Splices ................... 46
38. Add Appositives: Parentheses ....................... 63
39. Guide Readers:
A Variety of Punctuation ............................... 64
Section Review ....................................................... 66
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Section Opener ....................................................... 70
40. Name the Person, Place,
Thing, or Idea: Nouns ..................................... 71
41. Show Ownership:
Singular Possessive Nouns ......................... 73
42. Show Ownership:
Plural Possessive Nouns ............................. 74
43. Make Irregular Plural Nouns
Possessive .................................................... 75
44.Use Concrete and
Abstract Nouns.............................................. 76
45.Identify a Variety of Verbs .............................. 77
46. Provide More Information: Verb Phrases ....... 79
47. Show When an Action Happens:
Verb Tenses .................................................... 80
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48. Make the Past Tense:
Irregular Verbs ............................................... 82
75. Create a Senses Chart:
Organizing Ideas ......................................... 119
49.Use Present Perfect and
Past Perfect Tenses ...................................... 83
76. Write What and Why:
Strong Openings ......................................... 120
50. Match the Numbers:
Subject-Verb Agreement .............................. 84
77. Find Strengths and Weaknesses:
Writing Details ............................................. 122
51. Match the Subject: Linking Verbs .................. 86
78. Use Your Senses: Supporting Details ......... 124
52. Understand Active and Passive Voice.......... 87
79. Order by Time: Arranging Details ................ 126
53. Replace Subject Nouns:
Subject Pronouns .......................................... 89
80. Show Character and Situation:
Writing Dialogue .......................................... 127
54. Replace Object Nouns:
Object Pronouns............................................ 90
81. Make Language Precise:
Sensory Words............................................. 129
55. Show Ownership:
Possessive Pronouns .................................... 91
82. Restate What and Why:
Strong Conclusions ..................................... 130
56.Use Indefinite Pronouns................................ 92
57. Describe Nouns: Relative Pronouns ............. 93
83. Catch Your Readers’ Attention:
Effective Titles ............................................. 132
58.Make Pronouns
and Antecedents Agree ................................ 95
84. Improve Word Choice and Spelling:
Revising ....................................................... 133
59.Use a Variety of Pronouns
and Antecedents ........................................... 96
85. Correct Sentences: Editing .......................... 135
60. Write Descriptive Words: Adjectives .............. 97
61. Make Comparisons: Adjectives ..................... 99
62. Describe Actions: Adverbs ........................... 100
63. Write Descriptively:
Adjectives and Adverbs .............................. 101
64. Show Relationships: Prepositions ............... 102
65. Describe a Noun:
Prepositional Phrases..................................103
66. Describe a Noun: Participle Phrases .......... 104
67. Be Clear: Misplaced Modifiers .................... 105
68. Be Clear: Misplaced and Dangling
Modifiers ...................................................... 106
69. Use Joining Words: Conjunctions................ 107
70. Express Emotions: Interjections .................. 108
71. Be Careful: Avoid Double Negatives........... 109
Section Review...................................................... 110
Section Review ..................................................... 137
Develop Research Skills
Section Opener ..................................................... 141
86. Think Critically:
Inquiry Questions ........................................ 142
87. Find Synonyms and Antonyms:
Researching Words ..................................... 143
88. Choose Resources: Library Research ......... 144
89. Conduct Online Research: Keywords .......... 145
90. Consider Bias:
Primary and Secondary Sources ............... 147
91. Spot Hoaxes:
Online Sources ............................................ 148
92. Avoid Scams:
Personal Information Online...................... 149
93. Investigate Copyright:
Plagiarism .................................................... 150
94. In-Text Citations: Citing Research ................. 151
Craft and Compose
Section Opener ..................................................... 114
95. Maintain a Citations List:
Research Notes ........................................... 152
72. Use Your Knowledge:
Choosing a Topic........................................ 115
96. Cite Your Sources:
Paraphrasing and Quoting......................... 154
73. Consider Purpose and Audience ................ 117
Section Review ..................................................... 156
74. Formulate a Thesis:
Topic Versus Thesis..................................... 118
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Sample Lesson: Level F
(Grade 8)
LESSON
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WRITE DESCRIPTIVE
WORDS: ADJECTIVES
An adjective is a word that modifies a noun. Adjectives add detail and description
to help readers picture or sense what they are reading. There are different types of
adjectives. In addition to the adjectives we normally think of (community centre, Metis
history), there are the following categories:
Demonstrative adjectives point out specific people or things. They are this, these, that,
and those. We use this and these to refer to objects close by, and that and those for
objects further away.
For example: This store is advertised on that billboard.
Possessive adjectives indicate who or what owns something. They are my, your, his,
her, and our.
For example: Our dog loves playing with your cat.
Mini-lessons
reinforce how to
apply the skill and
why it is important
in the writing
process.
Interrogative adjectives modify nouns that are used in questions. They are which, what,
and whose.
For example: Do you know which day he’s arriving?
A. Write the correct demonstrative adjective on the line provided.
this
1. It’s late, but I have to read another chapter. I love
2.
Those
3. Do you like
book.
clouds over there look threatening. I think it’s going to rain.
these
bracelets I’m wearing? I made them!
B. Write the correct possessive adjective on the line provided.
his
1. David is late, and I can’t reach
2. Jamila should open a restaurant, because
3. I can’t get a decent shot on net. I think
cellphone.
her
my
pie is the best I’ve ever had.
scoring streak is over.
C. Write the correct interrogative adjective on the line provided.
1. We all have to bring food to the potluck.
What
2. A red car is being towed out front. Do you know
3. I love all of those bands.
Which
are you bringing?
whose
it is?
one is playing first?
D. Underline the adjectives in each sentence below. Do not include the articles the or a.
1. This pamphlet outlines various projects by government agencies for providing clean water.
2. Whose safety glasses were left on the storage cupboard for the power tools?
3. Wolverines live in Arctic regions, using their large, furry paws like snowshoes.
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E. In each sentence below, add two adjectives to modify the noun in italics.
Choose adjectives that help a reader picture what you describe.
clapping
cheering
,
crowd.
river
spirit
My favourite movie features a/an
,
character.
exhausted
elated
,
feeling.
After finishing the race, Sammy had a/an
multicultural
food
Sasha and her friends went to the
,
festival.
quiet
country
,
neighbourhood.
We just moved to this
1. The queen looked down at the
2.
3.
4.
5.
F.
Write a descriptive paragraph on a topic of your choice, or, if you need help with
an idea, you could write about a time you were very proud of yourself or a family
member. In your writing, use a variety of descriptive adjectives. When you’re done
writing, circle them.
One time when I was very proud of myself is when I finished my first
Terry Fox run. My mom ran as well, so I was extremely proud of her, too!
My mom and I decided to take part in the Terry Fox run when we were
watching a short documentary about Terry Fox. Around that time, my
brave aunt was getting treated for cancer. So, my mom and I decided
to take part in the charity run.
Before the summer run, we knew we would have to prepare. First, we
created a running schedule and we ran twice a week. We knew we
would need comfortable running shoes so we bought matching blue
For some topics
that students
regularly struggle
with, exercises
provide for longer
form writing so
that students
can demonstrate
authentic learning.
These longer
form exercises
allow for formative
assessment
opportunities,
including self and
peer assessment.
pairs. We also made really healthy meals. We made sure to eat lots of
green vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
When race day came, I was quite nervous. My mom and I wore yellow
t-shirts, my aunt’s favourite colour. Once the race started, my stomach
butterflies disappeared. The cheering crowds and my aunt’s smiling
face made me super motivated. My mom and I ran at a steady pace and
finished the run in one hour and fifteen minutes! We also raised a lot of
money for cancer research.
All lessons end
with an application
exercise that asks
the student to go
beyond the book
to apply the skill in
various manners,
covering all stages
of the writing
process.
G. With a partner, compare the sentences you completed in Exercise E. Discuss
how the adjectives would affect the picture a reader might form when reading
each sentence.
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