English 10: Generating Good Questions

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: Adjective clause

After today I should be able to:

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

Write a loose sentence. Then rewrite that sentence eight different ways for a total of nine sentences.

Example 1: Thor suspected Loki of cutting of Sif's hair, and he spent the day investigating the crime.

Independent Clause: Thor, the mighty god of thunder, suspected Loki of cutting off Sif's hair, and he spent the day investigating the crime.
Adverb Clause: Because Thor suspected Loki of cutting off Sif's hair, he spent the day investigating the crime.
Adverb: Suspiciously, Thor investigated the crime, believing Loki was the culprit.
Present Participle: Suspecting Loki, Thor spent the day investigating the crime.
Past Participle: Suspected of the crime, Loki was investigated by Thor.
Prepositional Phrase: Throughout the day, Thor investigated the crime.
Demonstrative Adjective: That crime was investigated by Thor, who suspected Loki.
Adjective Clause (Appositive): Thor, the god of thunder, investigated the crime, suspecting Loki.

Example 2: Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats, and he waited around to see who owned it.

Independent Clause: Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats.
Adverb Clause: As Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats, he waited around to see who owned it.
Adverb: Curiously, Odysseus explored the strange cave and waited for the owner.
Present Participle: Exploring the strange cave, Odysseus waited for the owner.
Past Participle: Filled with curiosity, Odysseus explored the cave and waited.
Prepositional Phrase: Inside the cave, Odysseus waited for the owner.
Demonstrative Adjective: That cave was explored by Odysseus, who waited for the owner.
Adjective Clause (Appositive): The cave, filled with goats, was explored by Odysseus, who waited for the owner.

Homework:

English 10