Directions: Answer the following questions to prepare for tomorrow’s DEJs:
1. Who is responsible for the death of William? Why?
2. Who is responsible for Justine’s death? Why?
3. Who is responsible for Frankenstein’s depression? Why?
4. Who is responsible for the way the monster has lived? Why?
Then, create a new "Practice" section in the skinny box of your notes. Add your answers to the following tasks to your Phrase and Clause notes:
Practice: Identify the underlined portion as a phrase or a clause.
11. For young adults, departure from their parents' home is a major step toward assuming adult responsibilities.
12. The average age of leaving has decreased in recent years as more young people live independently before marriage.
13. In 1940, eighty percent of North Americans in their twenties resided with their parents, although today only about fifty percent do.
14. Because of increased enrollment in higher education, many young adults leave home early, around age eighteen.
15. Some young people who want to escape family friction also depart early.
16. Those from divorced, single-parent homes tend to be early leavers, perhaps as a result of family stress.
17. However, leaving home very early can contribute to long-term disadvantage when it is associated with lack of parental financial and social support.
18. Nearly half of young adults return home for a brief time after initial leaving.
19. As people encounter unexpected twists and turns on the road to independence, the parental home becomes a safety net and base of operations for launching adult life.
20. Contrary to popular belief, returning home is usually not a sign of weakness, but a common event among unmarried adults.
Practice: Identify these as dependent or independent clauses.
21. It seemed like yesterday
22. Despite the fact you knew
23. If we could just see eye to eye
24. Wherever he might go
25. Before we leave
26. Suppose he changes his mind
27. Because we were only a mile from home
28. Sean went fishing
29. When Justin took his first swing
30. So long as we remain in the boat
31. Before he left for his friend’s house
32. As long as we continue
33. Donna wasn’t feeling well
34. You can keep your privileges
Finally, write a summary of your notes before turning them in to Ms. Bear.
1. Who is responsible for the death of William? Why?
2. Who is responsible for Justine’s death? Why?
3. Who is responsible for Frankenstein’s depression? Why?
4. Who is responsible for the way the monster has lived? Why?
Then, create a new "Practice" section in the skinny box of your notes. Add your answers to the following tasks to your Phrase and Clause notes:
Practice: Identify the underlined portion as a phrase or a clause.
11. For young adults, departure from their parents' home is a major step toward assuming adult responsibilities.
12. The average age of leaving has decreased in recent years as more young people live independently before marriage.
13. In 1940, eighty percent of North Americans in their twenties resided with their parents, although today only about fifty percent do.
14. Because of increased enrollment in higher education, many young adults leave home early, around age eighteen.
15. Some young people who want to escape family friction also depart early.
16. Those from divorced, single-parent homes tend to be early leavers, perhaps as a result of family stress.
17. However, leaving home very early can contribute to long-term disadvantage when it is associated with lack of parental financial and social support.
18. Nearly half of young adults return home for a brief time after initial leaving.
19. As people encounter unexpected twists and turns on the road to independence, the parental home becomes a safety net and base of operations for launching adult life.
20. Contrary to popular belief, returning home is usually not a sign of weakness, but a common event among unmarried adults.
Practice: Identify these as dependent or independent clauses.
21. It seemed like yesterday
22. Despite the fact you knew
23. If we could just see eye to eye
24. Wherever he might go
25. Before we leave
26. Suppose he changes his mind
27. Because we were only a mile from home
28. Sean went fishing
29. When Justin took his first swing
30. So long as we remain in the boat
31. Before he left for his friend’s house
32. As long as we continue
33. Donna wasn’t feeling well
34. You can keep your privileges
Finally, write a summary of your notes before turning them in to Ms. Bear.