BUD, NOT BUDDY

9/12 - 9/16

Write your own definition of the word action. List five examples of action.

Monday, September 12

Define these words.

 Action Verb  Direct Object  Indirect Object  Noun  Pronoun  Recipient

New Vocabulary Words Chapters 7-8  acquaintance- someone you know on a relatively impersonal basis  meddling - intruding in other people's affairs or business  mellowed - calmed; soothed  alias - an assumed name  bawling -crying loudly, as from pain or annoyance; howling  scamp - a mischievous youngster  shunned - avoided; scorned  festering - generating pus; becoming increasingly bitter or resentful  sully - to mar the cleanness or luster of; soil, stain

1. She said, “oh my, a gentleman. i’m pleased to make you’re acuaintance as well.” 2. Tyla said. “Well, you know you brought him to the right place: It’s nice to meet you, bud.’ 3. If these sentences are coming up in the story, what predictions do you have for Bud?

Tuesday, September 13

Write the first sentence, then correct it. 1. I knew if I was a regular kid Id be crying buckets of tears now, I din’t want these men to think I was a baby so I was Write a prediction.

2.

real glad that my eyes dont cry no more.

Based on the sentence above, write a prediction about what is coming up.

Wednesday, September 14

Review!

1. What is an action verb? 2. What are the two types of an action verb?

3. What is a transitive verb?

4. What is an intransitive verb?

5. What is a linking verb?