Hi All
We are focusing primarily on sentences today and will discuss how Eggers uses them in a couple of key sections in Chapter One. But first there is a chance to review some terminology!
Review of language levels: Introduction to word classes and grammar. Have a look through this powerpoint if you would like to revise word classes. If you feel quite confident, have a go at the game below and see what you know.
Silly game to review key word class terminology: Word Class Game
Sentences:
We have considered the different functions of sentences so far: interrogative, imperative, declarative and exclamatory.
Sentences can also be divided up in terms of their grammatical construction:
Minor / Simple / Compound / Complex - write a definition of each of these sentence types. Post on your blog / padlet page. There are some examples in the powerpoint but try and create your own or find examples from AHWOSG.
Task 1:
Read Page 14 from " I have plans for them.....I'll run them over with my car". What is happening in this section? What is Eggers sharing with the reader? What emotions is he feeling?
How does Eggers use different sentence types and different sentence functions to add to the overall tone of the Section? Post on your blog / padlet page.
Task 2:
Read from page 41 - 45. What is happening in this section? How does Eggers use different sentence types and different sentence functions to add to the overall tone of the Section? Post on your blog / padlet page.
Preparation Task: Download this to help you prepare for the task next week.
Don't forget to use your blog / padlet page to create your poetry notes. It is also a good idea to keep chapter summaries of AHWOSG
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