The first one is the question, and the way you can tell is that the verb is capitalized, because the verb starts the question. Remember, punctuation is never used in a sentence diagram.
Again, please review predicate nominatives, predicate adjectives and direct objects. Come up with whatever rules of thumb you can to tell the difference. I am happy to help!
Today, we did a final evaluation of a poetry presentation. We reviewed Joshua Kelly reading Wilfred Owen's "Dulce et Decorum Est." To see the presentation again, click here.
Some people graded him lower than others, citing his quavering voice, uneven pacing, and lack of accompanying gestures. Others defended these, saying they were consistent with the poem's meaning and the speaker's perspective.
Ultimately--and this is important--the poem's meaning must dictate all choices. You may be one for subtlety, but does the poem demand dramatic interpretation? You may like a rapid pace, but does the poem call for a more contemplative tone?
By the end of this week, you'll need to have your poem fully memorized, and be aware of where your own gestures, inflections, facial inflections and volume changes will occur.
Tonight, for homework, we are backtracking a bit. I asked you to complete a worksheet on employing MLA format properly. You can find both the worksheet and the reference document you need to complete it on the wikispace.
HOMEWORK:
1. Complete the worksheet passed out in class.
COMING UP:
For Thursday, you will need to have your poem fully paraphrased, line by line, into your own words. You should do some research on your poem so you can explain its form and meaning.
On Friday, we will have our third and final vocabulary quiz of the quarter. It will include words from all three units (mostly unit 3, but 1 and 2 will be included as well); sentence diagramming up through lesson 10; and MLA format rules.
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