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Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 1 USE SPECIFIC NOUNS AND VERBS IN A NOUN VERB SENTENCE

1. The captain shouted orders to his crew.

2. A marathon runner collapsed just past the finish line.

3. The blue jay gathered straw for its nest.

4. Seven high school students earned top honors at the dance contest.

5. The exasperated teacher flopped onto her couch.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

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Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 2 USE SPECIFIC NOUNS AND VERBS IN A NOUN VERB NOUN SENTENCE

1. The quarterback launched the ball into the night sky.

2. Our mother bakes delicious chocolate chip cookies.

3. The newspaper reported hounded the victim for a quote.

4. The tidal wave swallowed up the tiny village.

5. Benjamin Franklin wrote wise and funny sayings.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 3 INTERROGATIVE – ASK A QUESTION

✓ Remember to begin with a “w” word or “h” one.

✓ Continue to use SPECIFIC nouns and vivid verbs (see underlined words below).

✓ Use “did” ONLY as a helping verb—not the main verb.

1. What caused that bridge to collapse?

2. When did the Civil War begin?

3. How many soldiers died during the Vietnam War?

4. Who ate all of the pepperoni pizza?

5. Where did the children leave their shoes?

Please number and write 2 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 4 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 4 OPEN WITH AN ADVERB

1. Luckily, the surgeon removed the entire cancerous tumor.

2. Later, the helicopter landed safely on the landing pad.

3. Silently, the mourners filed past the hero’s coffin.

4. Eagerly, fans filed into the stadium for the opening game.

5. Yesterday, my sister ran in the Boston Marathon.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 5 OPEN WITH A PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

1. Above our heads, a jet performed trick maneuvers.

2. On crisp fall evenings, our family gathers around a warm fire.

3. Between six and seven in the morning, a neighborhood dog howls.

4. During this time, every person on the block awakens.

5. Due to an increase in prices, many students now bring their lunch instead of buying one in the cafeteria.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

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Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 6 USE AN APPOSITIVE

1. Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451, grew up in Illinois.

2. My older sister, an accomplished pianist, performed in Carnegie Hall.

3. My family enjoys playing Scrabble, a crossword puzzle game.

4. The bald eagle, one of our national symbols, inspires pride.

5. Many Civil War sailors died from malaria, a mosquito-transmitted disease.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 7 OPEN WITH AN ADVERB CLAUSE

1. When the bell rings for dismissal, students scramble to their lockers.

2. Because the meteorologist predicted rain, my mother grabbed her umbrella.

3. Since our football team won last night, they have no practice today.

4. Although the clown smiled and spoke softly, the child still screamed in terror.

5. As the trains pull out of the stations, the friends and family wave goodbye to the passengers.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 4 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 8 CLOSE WITH AN ADVERB CLAUSE

1. The Boy Scout earned a merit badge because he helped an old woman cross the street.

2. Thousands of Native Americans lost their homeland when European settlers pushed westward.

3. Jack London wrote about his experiences after he returned from his Klondike adventure.

4. People will forever remember London for his stories about the Yukon even though he published hundreds of other short stories.

5. The chief justice shook hands with the president while all of the dignitaries took their seats.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 4 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 9 USE PARALLEL STRUCTURE IN WORDS

1. Fur traders, gold seekers, and explorers traveled through the mountains of Canada.

2. Freight wagons, mules, and even camels traveled the steep mountain trails.

3. Today, planes fly passengers, mail, and freight throughout the Canadian provinces.

4. European explorers traveled on the Mackenzie, the Columbia, and the Fraser Rivers to chart new trade routes.

5. The Edmonton Street Performers Festival attracts jugglers, dancers, mimics, and musicians.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 7

PATTERN 10 USE PARALLEL STRUCTURE IN PHRASES and CLAUSES

1. Maada, a proud and spirited princess, dug a hole under the wall, crawled under the tepee, and escaped into the woods.

2. Dean lost in 16 primaries, trailed in Wisconsin, but campaigned in the western states.

3. The chef selected fresh vegetables, sliced them, and fixed a stir-fry.

4. During the hike, the students crossed the swinging bridge, scaled a hill, and picnicked at the lake.

5. My Siamese cat ate his food, cleaned his fur, and curled up to sleep.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 11 OPEN WITH AN ADJECTIVE

1. Drowsy, the baby snuggled on his daddy’s shoulder. (Think…the drowsy baby)

2. Ravenous, the cross-country team devoured the sandwiches. (the ravenous team)

3. Bitter, my sister cut up the pictures of her old boyfriend. (my bitter sister)

4. Rude, the young girl pushed ahead of the people in line. (the rude girl)

5. Dynamic, the politician fired up the volunteers. (the dynamic politician)

No Weasel Words!

Please number and write 2 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 4 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 12 OPEN WITH AN ADJECTIVE PHRASE

1. Quiet as the falling snow, mom tiptoed from the baby’s room.

2. Undetectable to the naked eye, the new star circled the planet.

3. Fuming about the call, the basketball player slammed the ball on the floor.

4. Worthy of praise, the Olympic skater held the flag high above his head as he circled the track.

5. Worn-out from the field trip, the teachers soaked their feet in a tub of hot water.

* REMEMBER- Phrases DO NOT contain a verb.

No Weasel Words

Please number and write 2 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 4 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 13 OPEN WITH A PRESENT INFINITIVE

1. To frighten the audience, the storyteller told a dark ghost story.

2. To congratulate Earnhardt, the rival crews lined up in front of Victory Lane.

3. To assure a spot in the playoffs, the Blues need to win three more games.

4. To keep his family safe, my brother installed a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide detector.

5. To promote their album, Maroon 5 performed on David Letterman’s “Late Show”.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 14 OPEN WITH A PRESENT PARTICIPLE

1. Hoping for a good fortune, my sister selected the largest Chinese Fortune cookie.

2. Rolling 82 feet to the south, NASA’s Spirit rover stopped to examine a rock.

3. Stranding motorists and closing schools, the storm dumped six inches of snow on Boston overnight.

4. Looking for alternative fuel sources, the researchers studied the feasibility of using hydrogen.

5. Poring over their books, the students looked for answers to the questions.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 15 OPEN WITH A PAST PARTICIPLE

1. Recognized as a major talent, Tiger Woods waved to the admiring crowds of people.

2. Named best supporting actress for her performance in Cold Mountain, Renee Zellweger smiled for the cameras.

3. Abandoned by the owners, the house needed a coat of paint.

4. Tattered and torn, the dress hung on the girl.

5. Surprised by her success, Kathryn Morris signed up for another year on Cold Case.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 16 OPEN WITH A PERFECT PARTICIPLE

1. Having battled the punishing rapids, the Sockeye salmon deposited 4000 eggs on the floor of the Adams River.

2. Having stocked his sled, the musher began the long race to reach Fairbanks, Alaska.

3. Having examined the dog team at the first checkpoint, the veterinarian allowed them to continue the race.

4. Having carved canoes from cedar trees, the whale hunters chased whales as far as 40 miles from the shore.

5. Having explored the Pacific Ocean, Captain James Cook sailed his ship to Vancouver Island.

Please number and write 2 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 17 USE A RESTRICTIVE (ESSENTIAL) ADJECTIVE CLAUSE*

* begins with “who”, “whose”, or “that” and is NECESSARY to the meaning of the sentence

1. The mountains that flanked the western shore of the river created problems for the explorers.

2. The First Nations people had a system of net ladders and poles that swung violently even in the slightest breeze.

3. Of every ten salmon that begin the trip up the Fraser River System only 2 survive to reproduce.

4. Some of the street performers who work in the summer attend school in the fall and the winter.

5. The street performers who draw large crowds of people can earn over one hundred dollars a day.

Please number and write 2 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 18 USE A NON-RESTRICTIVE (non-essential) ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

* most begin with “who” or “which” and have commas before and after them since they are not necessary to understand the meaning of the sentence.

1. Admiral David Farragut, who joined the Navy at the age of nine, fought in the war of 1812.

2. Robert Smalls, who earned his freedom in the Civil War, later served as a U. S. Congressman from South Carolina.

3. A Duke University research vessel discovered the USS Monitor, which sank during a violent storm in 1862.

4. Navy divers have attempted to recover large sections of the Monitor, which the U. S. government listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

5. The Monitor expedition team, which recovered the ship’s 235-ton turret, included 120 Navy divers.

Please number and write 2 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 19 COMPOUND SENTENCE WITH A COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

1. In the 1500’s sons routinely entered their fathers’ professions, but Galileo’s father wanted a more prestigious profession for his son.

2. Galileo usually wrote in Italian, but he also wrote in Latin so that people in Europe could read about his discoveries.

3. With his telescope, Galileo could see the mountains on the moon, and he could see the four moons of Jupiter.

4. Galileo took an interest in how things move, and this curiosity led to important discoveries in physics.

5. Galileo’s eyesight declined in later years, so several students stayed in his home to read to him and write his letters.

Please number and write 2 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 20 COMPOUND SENTENCE WITH A SEMI-COLON

1. Geologists studied rocks in southwestern Africa; they found evidence that ice covered the area millions of years ago.

2. Originally McDonald’s cooked their fries in beef fat; they now use pure vegetable oil.

3. Americans buy vast amounts of processed food; the processing techniques destroy most of the food’s flavor.

4. The flavor industry began in the mid-19th century; they used chemicals to restore flavor to processed foods.

5. Taste buds can detect six basic tastes; the sense of smell can detect thousands of different aromas.

Please number and write 2 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 7

PATTERN 21 COMPOUND SENTENCE WITH A CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB

1. The Lord of the Rings films include huge battle scenes; therefore, computer programs created over 20,000 warriors.

2. Creating Wizards, Orcs, and Hobbits took gallons of make-up; consequently, some actors spent hours preparing for each scene.

3. Archeologists discovered dinosaur fossils in Saskatchewan; therefore, many archeology students now work there as interns.

4. The climate of Saskatchewan changed drastically; hence, dinosaur bones were preserved in excellent condition.

5. Archeologists unearthed a T Rex head and backbone in Eastend, Saskatchewan; subsequently, they uncovered a shoulder bone and two leg bones.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 22 COMPOUND SENTENCE WITH AN ELLIPTICAL EXPRESSION

1. Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel; Raphael, the Vatican.

2. Jason Marquis pitched for the Cardinals; Josh Beckett, for the Marlins.

3. Tiger Woods ranks number one in golf; Sabrina Williams, in tennis.

4. The 6th graders read Harry Potter; the 8th graders, Lord of the Rings.

5. On Wednesday the cafeteria served pizza; on Thursday, tacos.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 23 USE A PARANTHETICAL EXPRESSION BETWEEN SUBJECT AND VERB

1. Diego Rivera, inspired by the work of Michelangelo, painted the mural Creation in Mexico City.

2. Granada, famous for its palace on Alhambra hill, makes a perfect vacation place.

3. The Kuna Indian women, living like their ancestors did centuries ago, wear gold nose rings and beaded bracelets on their arms and legs.

4. Tokyo, with a population of over 33 million, has a wide variety of cultures.

Please number and write 2 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

]Name: _____________________________ Grade 9

PATTERN 24 OPEN WITH A PARALLEL STRUCTURE FOLLOWED BY A CLOSING STATEMENT

1. Pico, Zanzibar, Admiralty – I have visited each of these islands in the past five years.

2. Nicole Kidman, Harrison Ford, and Tom Brokaw – each of these famous people have homes in Livingston, Montana.

3. Horses, elk, and bison – all of these animals roamed near the geysers in Yellowstone.

4. Hang gliding, jet-skiing, windsurfing – my brother tried all of these activities while vacationing on the outer banks of North Carolina.

5. John Lennon, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Presley – each of these musicians had a strong influence on other musicians.

Please number and write 3 sentences with your class, partner, or group.

Please number and write 5 sentences by yourself.

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