Bellwork 51612 Pronoun quiz today Have your pronoun

Bellwork (5/16/12) • Pronoun quiz today! –Have your pronoun notes out from the past two weeks (agreement: “agreement in number/gender and person, ” “using correct case”

Advanced Pronoun Usage 1. Agreement in Number & Gender 2. Agreement in Person 3. Using Correct Case

Pronoun Review pronoun – replaces a noun antecedent- the noun that was replaced Ex. Sheila took her brother to school.

Pronoun Agreement • A pronoun must match its antecedent in number: – plural antecedent / plural pronoun • The spies shared their secrets. – singular antecedent / singular pronoun • The group has its meeting here.

Practice • Directions: Write each sentence, adding a pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in number. – 1. People should protect _____ valuables. – 2. The city got _____ name from the Spanish. – 3. The seniors wore _____ rings proudly. – 4. Cars cost more than _____ owners expect. – 5. The band starts _____ tour tomorrow.

Pronoun Agreement • A pronoun must match its antecedent in gender. – feminine antecedent / feminine pronouns • she, her, and hers • Freddy’s aunt takes pictures of her nephew. – masculine antecedents / masculine pronouns • he, him, and his • Freddy’s father is embarrassed by his son. – neutral antecedent / neutral pronoun • it • Venus has its orbit near to Earth. – Plural antecedents / plural pronoun (gender doesn’t matter) • they, them, their, and theirs • My parents took their vacation together.

Pronoun Agreement – if gender of antecedent unknown, use he/she or even s/he. • My cousin returned their books to the library. (incorrect) • Everyone returned his or her books to the library. (correct)

Practice • Directions: Write each sentence, adding a pronoun in each blank that agrees in number/gender with the antecedent. – 1. Mary turned in _____ report. – 2. William will lend _____ book. – 3. The teams are wearing _____ new uniforms. – 4. The vanilla has lost _____ flavor. – 5. The officer will do _____ best. – 6. The principal gave _____ recommendation.

Gender Issues • The traditional use of the universal "he" appears biased toward men and against women. – Each student should save his questions toward the end. • Some groups and individuals have used nonstandard pronouns, hoping they will become standard: – hu, hus, humself (for s/he, his/hers, him/her, himself/herself) – For now, just try to vary the order of he or she, she/he as much as possible.

Bellwork (5/8/12) • Directions: Write each sentence and underline the antecedent. Then fill the blank with a pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in number and gender. – – – – 1. Daniel left _____ sunglasses on the table. 2. The building lost _____ electricity yesterday afternoon. 3. These puppies still belong with _____ mother. 4. Somebody dropped _____ belongings on the floor. 5. Many good athletes spend _____ time training. 6. No one broke _____ promise about studying. 7. Nora placed _____ watch on the nightstand.

Agreement in Person • pronouns must agree with antecedents in person (1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd). – 1 st person pronouns = I, me, my, we, us, our – 2 nd person pronouns = you, your – 3 rd person pronouns = he, she, it, hers, him, his, they, them, their, one, everybody, etc.

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement in Person – Don’t confuse your reader by writing in 3 rd person and switching to 2 nd or 1 st person and vice versa. • When a person comes to class, you should have homework ready. (incorrect) • When a person comes to class, we should have homework ready. (incorrect) • When a person comes to class, he or she should have homework ready. (correct)

Practice • 1. People think that if you live in a big city life is easier. • 2. I hate to proofread because editing is a boring thing for you to do. • 3. One should always leave your forwarding address. • 4. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because you never know what food will be served. • 5. Why should I study literature? You don't get anything out of it.

Novel Pre-Reading Activity • The transition into teenage years involves developing your personal identity. • Write a paragraph that describes you and explains what makes you unique. – consider future goals and dreams; what you value in friends; and favorite pets, sports, music, books, movies, etc.

Bellwork (5/10/12) • Copy the “Case Forms of Personal Pronouns” chart in the English textbook: – English I: p. 550 – English II: p. 548

Using Correct Pronoun Case • If the pronoun comes before the verb, use nominative case. – I [solved] the problem. • If the pronoun comes after the verb, use the objective case. – Carlos [saved] me a seat.

Pronoun Case Practice • Directions: 1) Write each sentence and bracket the verbs. 2) Then underline the pronoun in the correct case. – – – 1. (She, Her) was invited to attend the party. 2. The committee told (they, them) to write a new report. 3. Everyone asked (he, him) to speak at the event. 4. (We, Us) mothers often meet at the park with our children. 5. The bakery manager told (we, us) that fresh muffins were ready. – 6. (They, Them) and the other tree dwellers relaxed at dawn.

Assignment • Complete the following workbook pages on your own: – English I: p. 166 (1 -10), p. 168 (6 -15) • bracket your verb before underlining the answer! – English II: p. 140 (1 -10). p. 142 (1 -10) • bracket your verb before underlining the answer!

Homework • English I: Grammar textbook p. 553 (exercise 3, odd #s), p. 554 (exercise 4, even #s), p. 555 (Review A, #2, 7, 9, 10) – You must write the sentences and bracket your verbs to receive credit! • English II: Grammar textbook p. 550 (Exercise 2, 1 -10) and p. 553 (1 -10).

Bellwork (5/11/12) • Directions: Write each sentence. Then bracket the main verb and underline the correct pronoun. – 1. Jack and (I, me) decided to go out to dinner. – 2. Mom and (we, us) posed for family pictures. – 3. I took Christopher and (she, her) to theater in New York. – 4. My parents and (they, them) reminisced about the past. – 5. Sue and (he, him) decided to leave early. – 6. The magician especially fascinated Ashley and (we, us). – 7. Ashley and Christopher sent (I, me) a sweet note. – 8. (We, Us) athletes practiced with the team. – 9. (She, Her) and (I, me) drove to her house. – 10. An usher showed (they, them) and (I, me) to our seats.

QUIZ WEDNESDAY! Bellwork (5/14/12) • Directions: Write the sentences, choosing the correct pronoun. Show your work! – 1. He recommended both Jan and (I, me) for the promotion. – 2. Amy and (I, me) climbed into the airplane’s cockpit. – 3. I gave (he, him) and (she, her) money for sodas. – 4. Yesterday (we, us) read Nisei Daughter for our book club. – 5. The magician showed (we, us) magic tricks.

Using Correct Pronoun Case • Use the nominative case if the pronoun follows a linking verb (“to be”—is/are, am was/were, will be). – The baseball pitcher [is] he. – It [was] I in the farmhouse window.

Practice • 1. The winner of the marathon is (she, her). • 2. The ones you saw dancing were (we, us). • 3. It was (he, him). • 4. It may have been (he, him). • 5. The winners will be (he, him).

Using Correct Pronoun Case • Use the objective case for a pronoun that follows a preposition. – You [spoke] [to him] recently. – [Next to her] I [placed] the chair.

Practice • 1. The coaches rode with (we, us). • 2. She is always polite to (he, him). • 3. Between Vince and (he, him) sat an iguana. • 4. With (they, them) were the Malone twins. • 5. This message is from (she, her).

Assignment • English I: Workbook pg. 170 • English II: Workbook pg. 144

QUIZ TOMORROW! Bellwork (5/15/12) USE YESTERDAY’S NOTES! • Directions: Write each sentence and choose the correct pronoun. Show your work! – – 1. He chose Jennifer and (I, me) for the team. 2. My sister and (they, them) are good friends. 3. Luis visited (she, her) in Chicago last week. 4. (We, Us) singers practiced for the talent show. – 5. Actually, it was (we, us) at the door last night. – 6. The new member of the band will be (they, them). – 7. The prankster is (he, him). – 8. I left a coat with (they, them). – 9. All that confusion was caused by (he, him). – 10. The English professor approves highly of (we, us).

Assignment • English I: Workbook page 172, 181 • English II: Workbook page 146 -147, 156