Cycles 7-8: Grammar Topics

English 10 Grammar & Writing

Cycles 7-8: Sep. 22-Oct. 4, 2022

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Cycle 7-8 Topics

• ​Subject-Verb Agreement

• Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

• Persuasive Essay

• Persuasion Techniques

  *Long Assessment (Cycle 8, Session 2)​

Essential Question:

​How can we effectively connect with other cultures in resolving conflicts through world literature?

LCV & LLIM Integration:

Lasallian Core Value: Commitment to Excellence​

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Mental Dimension)​

Learning Resources

• Resource 1: Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA)

• Resource 2:​ Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement (PAA)

• Resource 3: Cycle Check (Written Work 4)

• Resource 4: Persuasive Essay

• Resource 5: Persuasion Techniques

• Resource 6: Scaffold Performance Task

Learning Targets

Session 1:

• I can recall the rules of subject-verb agreement.

• I can apply the rules of subject-verb agreement in writing.

• I can identify the PAA rule applied in a particular sentence.

• I can tell the pronoun that will agree with its antecedent.

Session 2:​

• I can determine the parts of a persuasive essay.

• I can write a valid thesis statement.

• I can differentiate the three persuasion techniques.

• I can evaluate the persuasion technique/s used in a given material.

Learning Resources

SESSION 1

• Resource 1: Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA)

• Resource 2:​ Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement (PAA)

• Resource 3: Cycle Check (Asynchronous)

• Resource 4: Persuasive Essay

• Resource 5: Persuasion Techniques

• Resource 6: Scaffold Performance Task (Asynchronous)

Learning Resources

SESSION 2

• Resource 1: Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA)

• Resource 2:​ Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement (PAA)

• Resource 3: Short Assessment (Asynchronous)

• Resource 4: Persuasive Essay

• Resource 5: Persuasion Techniques

• Resource 6: Scaffold Performance Task (Asynchronous)

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Subject-Verb Agreement​

SVA Rule #1

Singular subjects take singular verbs.

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LEARN

Mrs. Miranda, one of the high school teachers, goes to the library almost every day.

SVA Rule #2

Plural subjects take plural verbs.

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LEARN

Since the program is about to start, Christian and Marlon announce some important reminders about the enrollment procedures.

SVA Rule #3

Parenthetical phrases are NOT considered when determining whether a verb is singular or plural.

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LEARN

Cassie, as well as the other workers in that country, yearns to be home for Christmas.

SVA Rule #4

Indefinite pronouns take singular verbs.

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LEARN

Each of these clothes costs a fortune.​

Nobody knows the trouble I have seen.

SVA Rule #5

Indefinite pronouns take singular verbs, except for MANY, BOTH, SEVERAL, OTHER, FEW, and FEWER.

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LEARN

Many teenagers sleep for only four hours a day. 

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SVA Rule #6

With words that indicate portions, look at the object of the preposition to determine whether to use a singular or plural verb.

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LEARN

Fifty percent of the pie smells different.​

Half of the apples in the basket look rotten.

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SVA Rule #7

For subjects connected with EITHER OR, NEITHER NOR, and OR: always look for the subject closest to the verb.

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LEARN

Neither my friends nor my uncle goes near the apartment.

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SVA Rule #8

Mass nouns take singular verbs.

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LEARN

Some examples of such nouns are:

hair, rice, juice, water, and blood.

SVA Rule #9

Abstract nouns take singular verbs.

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LEARN

Some examples of such nouns are:

love, happiness, and teamwork.

SVA Rule #10

Collective nouns take singular verbs.

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LEARN

​Some examples of such nouns are:

staff, family, group, team, and school.

SVA Rule #11

Specific periods of time take singular verbs.​

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LEARN

​Some examples:

5 years, 2 hours, 25 minutes

SVA Rule #12

Sums of money take singular verbs.​

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LEARN

​Some examples:

2 thousand pesos, 50 centavos, 10 bucks

SVA Rule #13

Two singular subjects connected by "and" take plural verbs.

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LEARN

SVA Rule #14

Gerunds take singular verbs.​

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LEARN

Swimming is a sport that I find really difficult to learn.

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SVA Exercise

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​Choose the​ verb that will agree with the given subject.

Multiple Choice

The new computer room, with its many work stations, _____ a long-felt need.

• fill

• fills

Multiple Choice

Every employee, coordinator, and manager _____ the operation of a model company.

• reveal

• reveals

Multiple Choice

Neither the twins nor their older brother _____ ever seen snow.

• has

• have

Multiple Choice

Each of the exercises _____ about twenty minutes to complete.

• take

• takes

Multiple Choice

One hundred dollars _____ being offered for information about the crimes.

• is

• are

Multiple Choice

Half of the employees _____ that it is a brilliant idea to conceptualize a new strategy.

• think

• thinks

Multiple Choice

Three hours _____ not going to be enough time to travel that distance.

• is

• are

Poll

Select the statement that best describes your knowledge of the lesson:

• I can clearly recall all SVA rules, and I can always determine the appropriate verb for a given subject.

• I can recall most SVA rules and determine the appropriate verb for a given subject.

• I can recall half of the SVA rules and sometimes determine the appropriate verb for a given subject.

• I have difficulty recalling SVA rules and cannot determine the appropriate verb for a given subject.

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement​

What is a pronoun?

Mr. Salazar is my teacher. He is also my homeroom adviser.

What is a pronoun?

Mr. Salazar is my teacher. He is also my homeroom adviser.

a word that substitutes a noun or noun phrase

What is an antecedent?

Mr. Salazar is my teacher. He is also my homeroom adviser.

What is an antecedent?

Mr. Salazar is my teacher. He is also my homeroom adviser.

a noun or noun phrase that a pronoun refers to

PAA Rule #1

A pronoun and its antecedent should

agree in number.

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LEARN

My father took ___ leave last month.

Athletes want to maintain ___ healthy lifestyle.​

PAA Rule #1

A pronoun and its antecedent should

agree in number.

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LEARN

My father took his leave last month.

Athletes want to maintain their healthy lifestyle.​

PAA Rule #2

Pronouns that are gender-specific (masculine, feminine, neuter) must be used properly.

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LEARN

Mrs. Rodriguez came to fetch ___ son.

The cat finished ___ food a while ago.​

PAA Rule #2

Pronouns that are gender-specific (masculine, feminine, neuter) must be used properly.

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LEARN

Mrs. Rodriguez came to fetch her son.

The cat finished its food a while ago.​

PAA Rule #3

Non-specific nouns and indefinite pronouns should be gender sensitive. Use "his or her".

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LEARN

Everyone is entitled to ___ own opinion.

A parent is expected to know the weaknesses of ___ child.

PAA Rule #3

Non-specific nouns and indefinite pronouns should be gender sensitive. Use "his or her".

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LEARN

Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion.

A parent is expected to know the weaknesses of his or her child.

PAA Rule #4

Treat a collective noun as singular unless the meaning is clearly plural.

​Collective nouns are nouns that refer to a group. (e.g. class, band, pride of lion, school of fish, etc.)

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LEARN

The family should ensure ___ harmony as a unit.

The faculty could not consolidate ___ varying sentiments.

PAA Rule #4

Treat a collective noun as singular unless the meaning is clearly plural.

​Collective nouns are nouns that refer to a group. (e.g. class, band, pride of lion, school of fish, etc.)

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LEARN

The family should ensure its harmony as a unit.

The faculty could not consolidate their varying sentiments.

PAA Rule #5

Treat compound antecedents connected

by "and" as plural.

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LEARN

The father and the mother should ensure that they provide for the needs of their children.

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PAA Rule #5

Treat compound antecedents connected

by "and" as plural.

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LEARN

The father and the mother should ensure that they provide for the needs of their children.

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PAA Rule #6

With antecedents connected by "or" or "nor", make the pronoun agree with the nearer antecedent.

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LEARN

Either the father or both parents should educate ___ children about morality and fairness.

Either both parents or the father should educate ___ children about morality and fairness.

PAA Rule #6

With antecedents connected by "or" or "nor", make the pronoun agree with the nearer antecedent.

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LEARN

Either the father or both parents should educate their children about morality and fairness.

Either both parents or the father should educate his children about morality and fairness.

PAA Rule #7

Indefinite pronouns as antecedents can be singular, plural, or both.

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LEARN

​Note: This is not the complete list of singular indefinite pronouns. A quick Internet search will give you the answer.

PAA Rule #7

Indefinite pronouns as antecedents can be singular, plural, or both.

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LEARN

Everyone is expected to give ___ best effort.

Many waited for ___ opportunity to come.

Most of the participants gave ___ feedback.

Most of the food comes with ___ own takeout bag.

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PAA Rule #7

Indefinite pronouns as antecedents can be singular, plural, or both.

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LEARN

Everyone is expected to give his or her best effort.

Many waited for their opportunity to come.

Most of the participants gave their feedback.

Most of the food comes with its own takeout bag.

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PAA Exercise

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​Choose the​ pronoun that will agree with the given antecedent.

Multiple Choice

Everyone complained that ______ food is cold.

• his or her

• their

Multiple Choice

The captains of both teams forgot the words of wisdom that ______ coaches had given the night before the championship.

• his

• his or her

• their

Multiple Choice

Either my brothers or my uncle will fail to purchase ______ tickets in time to receive a discount.

• their

• his

Multiple Choice

Without proper technique, a weightlifter can injure ______.

• himself or herself

• themselves

Multiple Choice

The class put down (its, their) pencils and submitted (its, their) tests when the time was done.

• their - their

• its - its

Multiple Choice

Each of the daughters followed ______ mother's footsteps.

• her

• their

Multiple Choice

The class prepared ______ special dance performance for the Christmas talent show.

• its

• their

Poll

Select the statement that best describes your knowledge of the lesson:

• I can easily identify the pronoun that will agree with the given antecedent and the rule that applies to the entire statement.

• I can identify the pronoun that will agree with the given antecedent, but I have a hard time identifying the rule that applies to the entire statement.

• I have difficulty telling which pronoun will agree with the given antecedent, and I cannot identify the rule that applies to the entire statement.

Asynchronous Tasks

• Answer Resource 3: Cycle Check (Written Work)

• Read about persuasive essays.​

​Other Reminders

September 23, tomorrow

• deadline of submission for AU 2 and Cycle Check (Cycles 4-6)