DoubleNegatives Ive not never used a doublenegative before

Double-Negatives I’ve not never used a double-negative before! http: //www. bbc. co. uk/skillswise/words/grammar/texttypes/negatives/

Key Learning: Using appropriate grammar in writing and speaking is essential for effective communication. Unit Essential Question: How does proper grammar help us to communicate effectively? Concept: Double-Negatives 0701. 1. 9 Recognize usage errors occurring within context (i. e. , double negatives…) Lesson Essential Questions: How do I recognize a doublenegative in a sentence and how do I correct it?

Activator: Fix These Sentences • There are some issues with the following two sentences. See if you can fix them. 1. I am not going to buy no chips. 2. I’ve not never used a double-negative before!

What Is a Double. Negative? • A double-negative occurs when you put two negative words together in the same sentence. – Examples: • I am not going to pay no bills. • She can’t make friends with nobody.

What Are Some Negative Words? • • no scarcely only nobody nothing not but (meaning only) • • • never hardly none no one neither n’t

… And a Few Positive Words? • • any could can only anything anywhere was

Let’s Practice! #1 (AP#1) • On your notesheet, write a sentence that contains a double-negative. • Turn to the person on your left (if no one is there, I will help you out) and switch papers. • Correct your partner’s paper.

What Are the Rules for Double-Negatives? There is only one rule… 1. Do not use two or more negative words in the same sentence. – Two negatives contradict each other and make a positive, totally changing the meaning of your sentence. .

Summarizer • On your notesheet, you should find several sentences with doublenegatives in them. • Correct those double-negatives. – Use DOL editing marks – Rewrite the sentences on the lines provided • We will be going over them in just a moment.

Summarizer 1. Marisol hadn’t never heard of the movie. 2. I haven’t no money for such things. 3. I have never seen any tanks. 4. There wasn’t no opportunity to go to the opera. 5. He isn’t hardly able to run to the bus.

Assignment Trackers Out! • Double-Negative Worksheet (front and back) • Make sure you check the white board for other assignments.