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In this lesson, we explore the popularity of soccer in South America and engage in activities aimed at improving our writing sophistication. We will focus on relative pronouns and subordinating clauses to refine our writing style. Today’s agenda includes completing a handout that requires writing relative clauses while applying grammatical rules to identify subjects, verbs, and antecedents. Additionally, we will discuss an artist, musician, or author who inspires us, crafting a paragraph that employs at least five relative clauses to articulate our thoughts with clarity and depth.
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English III December 14, 2011 Ms. Roule
Bellringer: Re-write and correct • soccer which is my favorite sport is very popular in south america
Agenda • More work with relative pronouns • Using subordinating clauses to create a more sophisticated style of writing.
More work with relative clauses • Complete today’s handout • Write the relative clause • Underline the subject of the clause once • Underline the verb of the clause twice • Circle the relative pronoun • Write down the antecedent (the word the clause modifies)
Writing with more sophistication • Is there a certain artist, musician, or author who particularly appeals to you? In a paragraph of 100-150 words, discuss this person. Use specific details and include at least 5 relative clauses.
Writing with more sophistication: a model (BEFORE) I like listening to Adele Laurie Blue Adkins. She is better known as Adele. Her first album debuted at number one in the United Kingdom. It has certified platinum four times…
Writing with more sophistication: a model (AFTER) • I like listening to Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, who is better known as Adele. Her first album, which debuted at number one in the United Kingdom, has certified platinum four times…
