Download English 9 Language Skills15 Mrs. Rohrer

English 9
Language Skills15
Mrs. Rohrer
Name__________________
I. Vocabulary .
1. Conflagration (n.) A large destructive fire.
2. Reiterate (v.) To say or do again repeatedly. To say or do again repeatedly. To say or do again
repeatedly. To say or do again repeatedly. To say or do again repeatedly. To say or do again
repeatedly.
3. Prudent (adj.) Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.
4. Specious (adj.) Having the ring of truth or plausibility but actually deceptive.
5. Plagiarism (n.) The use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author.
II. Grammar
Pronoun Usage.
 Use nominative pronouns (I, we, you, you, he, she, it, and they) for subjects and predicate
nominatives.
 Use objective pronouns (me, us, you, you, him, her, it, them) for objects of verbs and
prepositions.
 Use possessive pronouns (my, mine, our, ours, your, yours, his, her, hers, its, their theirs) in
front of gerunds (verbs ending in–ing, and used as nouns.)
III. Mechanics
Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks to indicate words directly quoted from another source, whether that source be a
person or another work. (The old man said before he turned away, "I'm a human being and deserving
of some respect, just for that fact.")
 Commas and periods always go inside quotation marks
 A comma usually precedes a direct quotation used within a sentence. . (Bootsie said, "Meow,"
and jumped to the floor.)
 Put the question mark outside the quotation marks if the quotation itself is not a question, but
the sentence in which the quotation is used is a question. (Did Hermione say, "I don't know"?)
IV. Reading Skills
Text Structures. Know the information on the following chart.
Narrative
Fiction (or Non-Fiction)
To Entertain
Text Structure

Sequence

Compare/Contrast

Cause/Effect

Description
Expository
Non-Fiction
To Inform or Explain
Text Structure
 Compare/Contrast
 Cause/Effect
 Description
 Sequence
Technical
Non-Fiction
To Tell How or Inform
Text Structure
 Sequence
 Compare/Contrast
 Cause/Effect
Text Organizers
 Headings/Subheadings
 Topic Sentences
 Summary Sentence
 Graphic Features such
as graphs, maps, etc.
Text Organizers
 Headings
 Short/fragmented
sentences
 Numbered/Bulleted
Lists
 Graphic features such
as graphs, maps,
diagrams, etc.
Vocabulary
 Use of Context Clues
to determine meaning:
definition, restatement,
example
 Use of dictionary or
glossary to determine
meaning
Persuasive
Fiction or Non-Fiction
To Persuade
Text Structure
 Compare/Contrast
 Cause/Effect
 Description
 Sequence
 Problem/Solution
Text Organizers
 Headings
 Topic Sentences
 Summary Sentenceusually call for change
Vocabulary

Use of Context Clues
to determine meaning:
definition, restatement,
example

Use of dictionary or
glossary to determine
meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Homographs

Homophones

Figurative Language
such as: smiles,
metaphors, and
idioms.
Elements of Narrative

Characters (and their
relationship to each
other)

Setting – where &
when

Plot – initiating event,
problem & resolution

Theme/Author’s
purpose/Morale

Point of View –
st
nd
Omniscient, 1 , 2 , or
rd
3 person narrator
Vocabulary
 Use of Context Clues
to determine meaning:
definition, restatement,
example
 Use of dictionary or
glossary to determine
meaning
Vocabulary
 Use of Context Clues
to determine meaning:
definition, restatement,
example
 Use of dictionary or
glossary to determine
meaning
 Synonyms
 Antonyms
 Homographs
 Homophones
 Figurative Language
such as: smiles,
metaphors, and idioms.
Elements of Expository
 Topic Sentence
 Body
 Summary Sentence
 Illustrations
 Graphics
 Headings &
Subheadings
 Facts/Opinions
 Subject oriented
Elements of Technical
 Sequential
 Bulleted/numbered list
 Diagrams
Draw Conclusions
Draw Conclusions
Draw Conclusions
Proposition/Support
 Intro to Problem
 Background
 Proposed solution
 Argument for solution
 Refutation of
opposition
 Call to action
Draw Conclusions
Theme
Main Idea/Supporting
Details
Supporting Details
Evoke Change
Elements of Persuasive
 Informed Stand
 Problem/Solution
 Bias/propaganda
 Fact/Opinion
 Bandwagon, Glittering
generalities,
testimonials, citing
authority, statistics
V.. The Exercises.
Day One
A. Vocabulary. Match the correct word to the sentence it fits.
a. conflagration b. reiterate
c. prudent
d. specious
e. plagiarism
____1. After the horrible_____ that took the lives of our pet gerbils, we were more careful about not playing with matches.
____2. Jenna copied the paper from Cole even though her teacher had warned the class about____.
____3. It would not be____to spend your inheritance on lottery tickets when you have no money for college.
____4. I think that the commercial’s claim was a little____; those hangers won’t hold that much weight.
____5. Let me___: reading is so much fun!
B. Grammar. Choose the correct pronoun for the following sentences. Correct punctuation
and other mistakes.
1. Yes Mr. Brown (we, us) boys appreciate (you, your) advising us to read more.
2. No one not even Roy and (she, her) was surprised at (them, their) coming to school.
3. (Their, Them) losing their way is strange; Fred and (I, me) were never lost.
4. Ruth Marjory and (he, him) were pleased at (me, my) winning the race.
5. (We, Us) girls appreciate (you, your) sending us these flowers Thomas.
6. (Your, You) working your way to success Bill is an inspiration to (we, us) students.
7. Miss Smith (we, us) boys appreciate (you, your) being kind to us.
8. Because Sam and (he, him) were ill their mothers insisted upon (their, them) staying at home.
9. Harry do you advise (me, my) writing to Elizabeth Harriet and (they, them)
10. (Their, Them) buying a house, a car, and a cow surprised James and (I, me).
C. Quotation Marks. Correct the following sentences.
1. Louis said I like to run around in the rain
2. When the boys come in from practice Lydia said we’re going to surprise them with a pep rally.
3. One side of the paddle is green and one side of the paddle is red explained Porky.
4. Did you give your money to the church asked Michaela.
D. Text Structures. Refer to the chart.
1. What are the four types of reading that are tested on the reading assessment?
2. What are three purposes of writing?
3. What are the five text structures?
4. What are four text organizers?
5. What are five vocabulary skills you need to know for the reading assessment?
Day Two
A. Vocabulary. Match the correct word to the sentence it fits.
a. conflagration b. reiterate
c. prudent
d. specious
e. plagiarism
____1 The man was quite ___with his money, so he retired quite wealthy.
____2. I do not intend to ____ this again, so listen: Do not use red pen on your papers.
____3. The story she told about her late homework was rather ____, but I gave her credit anyway.
____4. Joe Biden was accused of____ when he ran for president years ago.
____5. The____started in the chemistry room and spread throughout the school.
B. Grammar and Mechanics. Choose the correct word in the following sentences. Correct
other mistakes as well.
1. George do you remember (their, them) promising to visit you and (I, me)?
2. The teachers and (I, me) do not advise (you, your) leaving school Frank.
3. No Homer (we, us) girls did not dream of (you, your) winning the pennant.
4. I cannot approve of (you, your) going with (she, her) replied my mother.
5. (he, His, him) telling me of the danger saved me from another accident mother.
6. I appreciate (you, your) waiting for Fred Joe and (I, me).
7. (you, your) writing to Jane Bertha and (I, me) is appreciated by (we, us) girls said Violet.
8. Leslie asked Do you think (you, your) asking for an allowance helped our cause
9. (You, Your) staying out late James remarked Dad worried your mother and (I, me).
C. Text Structure. Match the following:
____1. Characters
____9. Testimonial
____2. Diagram
___10. Sequential
____3. Topic Sentence
___11. Setting
____4. Argument
___12. Bullets
____5. Plot
___13. Point of View
____6. Bias/Propaganda
___14. Summary Sentence
____7. Diagrams
___15. Subject Oriented
____8. Call to Action
A. Narrative
B. Expository
C. Technical
D. Persuasive