THE NEW AND IMPROVED 8 PARTS OF SPEECH BOOK



4829175-612140-590550-466725THE FABULOUS EIGHT PARTS OF SPEECH BOOK PROJECTINTRODUCTION...This project is worth 300 points. You will have some class time to work on it. However, a lot of work will have to be done outside of school in order to complete it. We will cover each of the eight parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections) in class. We will do daily grammar assignments to practice our knowledge of the parts of speech. Then, you will receive directions for creating a page in your book for each part of speech. Additional pages will be the cover, the dedication page, and the “about the author” page. Since this assignment was made far in advance of the due date, it is due for everyone, without exception, on _________________________. If you are unavoidably absent on the due date, it should be turned in the first day you come back to class. If you already know you will be gone that day, make arrangements to turn it in before you leave. Otherwise, absolutely no late projects will be accepted.REQUIREMENTS…1. The Cover:a. The Title: My Fabulous 8 Parts of Speech Book about __________ !The Author: By ___________________Illustration: Have at least one picture related to your topic.2. The Dedication Page (First, inside right page):One to two well-written paragraphs that answer the following questions:What is the Part of Speech Book about?Why did you choose this topic?To whom would you like to dedicate your book?Why have you decided to dedicate your book to this person?**Do NOT write the questions above. Come up with answers for them and fashion those answers in paragraph form… like a real book-dedication is sometimes written.EXAMPLE:This Fabulous Parts of Speech Book is about Irving Middle School. I have chosen to write about Irving Middle School. I have attended Norman Public Schools throughout my school career, and I think it is the best middle school in Norman. The students and teachers at Irving are the coolest in town! There are many activities to participate in, too.I am dedicating my book to my parents, because they are my role models. Also, my parents support me in all I do, including school. They are always there for me, they take me to many activities and practices, and they let me do fun things with my friends. I hope they enjoy reading my book.3. Parts of Speech Pages:In a prominent location--Title (Whatever part of speech the page is about—noun, pronoun, etc.)On the left-hand side of the pages--Definition for the part of speech featured on the pages (definitions will be given in class), any notes or charts about the specific part of speech.On the right-hand side of the pages—Three (3) sample sentences where the featured part of speech is underlined every time it is used.EXAMPLE:4114800736601485900222254114800127002743200119380There are four types of nouns: Common, Proper, Concrete, and AbstractDefinition:Names a person, place, thing or idea and can be used as a direct object, an indirect object, or a predicate noun in a sentence.ProperMr. PrivettMs. BiasIrving M.monSchoolStudentteacher274320050800Sample Sentences:Irving Middle School is in Norman.Teachers at Irving help students.Mr. Privett is the principal of our school.AbstractknowledgecitizenshiphonestyConcreteschoolpencildesk27432001574804. About the Author Page (back of the book):One well-written, correctly punctuated paragraph that explains the following:3200401153035Your name3657600163830Your ageWhere you were bornWhere you live nowYour hobbies and interestsYour familyA picture of you -----------------------------EXAMPLE:Ms. Bias wrote this Fabulous Eight Parts of Speech Book about Irving Middle School. She is 33-years old. Ms. Bias was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and she has been a resident of Norman since she was eight years old. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2000, with a degree in Letters and Elementary Education. Ms. Bias enjoys cooking, sewing, crafting, and hanging out with family and friends in her spare time. She especially loves to relax with her large, orange cat named Ginger. Miss Bias currently teaches sixth and seventh grade English at Irving Middle School. IN CONCLUSION…Here are a few more words of advice. Please be creative with your book. Choose a topic that is appropriate for school and one that you know well. If you are interested in what you are writing about, the project will be that much easier to complete… and that much more wonderful in the end. Some popular topics in the past:Pets or Other AnimalsCelebrities AthletesClothesSingers or BandsSportsSchoolFriendsCars Once you have selected a topic, have it approved by your teacher.Neatness does count on your parts of speech book. So, come up with a creative plan and put it into action. Do not procrastinate. Use class time allotted for bookwork wisely. It is VERY obvious who took time and who rushed the final product. Also, you might want to have a trusted friend or family member check over your project for errors before it is turned in.Feel free to use any type of illustrations from freehand drawing and original artwork to computer clipart and magazine cutouts.Remember, it is worth 300 points and no late projects will be accepted. You will not be presenting the books in class, but superior books will receive the best grades and, perhaps, some bonus prizes, too. Please have your parent(s)/guardian(s) read and sign the bottom of this page. I will check for signatures in 2-3 days.I am aware that The Fabulous 8 Parts of Speech Book Project is ongoing in the seventh grade language arts classes. I have read the expectations for the project. I understand the requirements, and I know when the project is due.Student’s signature______________________________________________________________Parent’s/Guardian’s signature______________________________________________________________Oklahoma P.A.S.S. Objectives Covered in Parts of Speech Book Project:Writing/Grammar/Usage and Mechanics:Standard 1: #1, 2, 4, and 6Standard 2: #1 a-eStandard 3: #1 a-l, #2 a-c, #3 a/bVisual Literacy:Standard 1: #1Standard 3: #1 ................
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