Zaner-Bloser PreK-8 Catalog 2008-2009 - (Page 74) 3–8 Grades Writing G.U.M. GRAMMAR, USAGE, AND MECHANICS THAT REALLY STICK! G.U.M. offers a fresh new way to teach students the grammar, usage, and mechanics skills important for successful writing. Short, 2-page lessons focus on one skill at a pop. Lots of practice helps you make sure that instruction really sticks. The program offers: • Self-directed instruction and practice • Concise, easy-to-follow lessons • Flexibility—complements any curriculum ! Levels A–F, now available for Grades 3–8 Five-step format Each 2-page lesson targets important skills and helps students transfer them to their writing. and ead ver Ro Disc Making the Subject and Verb Agree Lesson 36 Baby gorillas make different kinds of noises. A scared baby gorilla makes a soft crying noise. Step 1 Provides an example of the targeted skill in context. Circle the word in bold type that tells about one thing. Does the verb that follows that word end in s ? Draw a box around the word in bold type that tells about more than one thing. Does the verb that follows that word end in s ? Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 The subject and its verb must agree. Add s or es to a regular verb Lesson 36 in the present tense when the subject is a singular noun or he, she, or it. Do not add s or es to a regular verb in the present tense when the subject is I, you, we, or they. Remember this information when you speak, too. Rewrite the sentences using the correct verb form in ( ). Part 2 See Handbook Section 16 States skill information. Part 1 11. The two-year-old gorilla (play/plays) with her younger sister. Offers practice of the skill. Underline the subject of each sentence. Decide whether it names one thing or more than one thing. Circle the verb in ( ) that fits in each sentence. 12. They (tumble/tumbles) across the forest floor. 1. Gorillas (live/lives) in groups in the rainforests of Africa. 2. An adult male gorilla (live/lives) with female gorillas and their young. 3. The male (protect/protects) the group. 5. Each adult (build/builds) a sleeping nest. 6. A baby (sleep/sleeps) in its mother’s nest. 13. The little sister (run/runs) away. 4. The group members (find/finds) a new place toShe (go/goes) to the river for a drink of water. 14. sleep each night. Helps students apply their knowledge in writing. 7. Baby gorillas (walk/walks) at the age of five months. Unscramble each verb in ( ) and write it on the lines. Be sure the verb agrees with 8. A female (care/cares) for her baby for three years. An adult male gorilla the subject. Unscramble the circled letters to answer the question. 9. These large mammals (eat/eats) fruit, leaves, and bark. 15. Two young gorillas __ __ __ __ in the forest. (yalp) 10. A gorilla (show/shows) affection by combing its fingers through another’s fur. 16. One of them __ __ __ __ __ __ a tree. (lcibms) 95 17. The other one __ __ __ __ __ for something to eat. (shunt) Part 3 Step 5 Reinforces learning through writing activities, puzzles, and more. Wh sI at’ n 18. She __ __ __ __ __ a yellow treat. (difns) 19. Together they __ __ __ __ __ the snack. (hares) 20. It __ __ __ __ __ __ sweet. (atesst) What do the two gorillas eat? A __ __ __ __ __ __ Name e sid View sample lessons at www.zaner-bloser.com/gum Student Edition pages, Level A 96 74 Zaner-Bloser The Language Arts and Reading Company http://www.zaner-bloser.com/gum
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