1. Write a grammatically correct sentence: 5 points
2. Write a grammatically correct sentence with an awesome adjective: 10 points
3. Write a grammatically correct sentence with a compound subject: 10 points
4. Write a grammatically correct sentence with a compound subject and two awesome adjectives: 15 points
5. Write a grammatically correct sentence with a compound subject, at least two awesome adjectives, and a simile or any type of figurative language (yes, the adjectives can be used in your figurative language): 20 points
6. Write a grammatically correct sentence with a compound predicate, one abstract noun, and an example of figurative language: 20 points
7. Write a grammatically correct sentence with a compound verb, abstract noun, figurative language AND two vocabulary words from The Hunger Games: 20 points
Requirements
RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ALL SEVEN SENTENCES = 100 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS
- You may post more than one sentence at a time.
- Post your sentence in comments with your name
- Include the sentence number (for credit) from the list above.
- Extra credit is for spring break only.
Example:
Spring break is a fabulous time of year to get lost in a book. #2 10 points
The frantic mother and her fuzzy ducklings scurried across the road like their tails were on fire. #4 15 points
Glossary
Grammatically correct = Capitalization, punctuation, subject, predicate, spelling.
Compound subject/verb= More than one subject or verb in the sentence.
Example: Jessica and Julio like to climb and jump on the sand dunes.
Adjective: A word that describes a noun: interesting, harsh, long, magical
Verb: A word that describes an action/state of being: jump, sing, is, are, write, am, infer
Abstract Noun: A noun that represents a concept that cannot be experienced with the 5 senses: freedom, happiness, friendship, beauty
Figurative language: Simile, metaphor, hyperbole, idiom, etc.
