Blog Entry #7

 

Abstract Nouns

 

 

Abstract Nouns are ideas or concepts or things that you feel or think about. These are nouns that we know are real, but cannot use any of our senses (see, hear, smell, taste or touch) to detect them.

 

Directions: Read the story below and try to pick out which nouns are abstract.

 

The Dog Named Boomer

Boomer was a dog who was put in a shelter after his owner could no longer are for him. Boomer longed for his freedom. He couldn't wait for the day that he could get out and run around free. He could not wait till he found a family to love him. He hoped that his day to go home would be soon. Then one day a little boy named Robert came in with his family. The minute he laid eyes on Boomer he knew an instant bond had been form. The boy begged his parents to adopt Boomer. Later that day they took Boomer home and from then a true friendship had formed. Boomer was truly satisfied with his new life with a loving family.

 

Next, Read each sentence below and circle the abstract nouns. Some sentences may have more then one so make sure you READ CAREFULL!

 

1. On the first day of school the teacher asked all the students to think about the importance of friendship.

Answer: importance, friendship

 

2. The love that the child had for his grandmother was so visible

Answer: love

 

3. He looked at the money with greed in his eyes.

Answer: greed

 

4.  The man had such satisfaction with the large steak dinner he ate that he could not button his pants.

Answer: satisfaction

 

5. Her eyes were full of hope the moment the parents agreed to take in the puppy.

Answer: hope

 

Resources

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/185351340887266513/

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-L31c-Using-Abstract-Nouns-195882

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Language-Concrete-and-Abstract-Nouns-Printables-with-CCSS-403107

 

 

 

 

Blog Entry #6

 

 

Frequently Confused Words

Homonyms

Vocabulary

To: a word used to represent purpose
Too: a word used to display an abundance of something
Two: refers to the number 2

There: a word used to describe a point or a place
Their: a word indicating possession
They're: the contraction for "they are"

Through: to be done with something; to go into something
Threw: the action of tossing something from one place to another

knew: to have knowledge of something
new: something that has never been seen or done or used before

Directions: Read the story bellow to help better understand homonyms.

First Day of School

 

 It was the first day at my new school. Once I arrived, I was super nervous to go through the doors. There were so many people all around. There were so many kids all over. I knew I had to find my classroom. It was definitely hard being the new kid on campus. At recess a boy threw his ball to me. Then he invited me over and introduced me to his group of friends. They're really nice kids. The bell rang to go back inside, so I gave them back their ball. After lunch I felt so much better about being at a new school. By the end of the day I really enjoyed being in a new town with all new people. I knew I was going to fit right in.

Activity: Read the sentences below about frequently confused words and fill in which word appropriate fits in each blank.

1. _____ was a boy who had a group of friends. _______  such a fun group of friends who get along. They are all on a baseball team together. _________ team always wins.

Answer: there, they're, their

2. _______ students ate _____ much candy that their stomach hurt and they had ____ go to the nurse.

Answer: two, too,to

3. The little girl I babysat _____ a ball at my face and after that I knew I was _____ with that job.

Answer: threw, through

1. I ________ if I let my little brother play with my ________ toy it would end up broken.

Answer: knew, new

Online Study Tools:
http://www.studygs.net/vocab/too.html
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/powerpoint/to_two_too.swf