English week 32

1. Write out the apostrophe rules you learned in today’s lesson. Then write an example
   sentence for each rule.
   Rule 41: An apostrophe is used to make a noun possessive.

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Example: The bird’s nest in the tree was quite large.

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Rule 42: Use an apostrophe in contractions in place of the missing letters

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Example: Isn’t the puppy cute?

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2. Add the correct punctuation and capitalization to the sentences below and write the
   corresponding rule number in the blank on the left. For sentences that don’t need any
   extra punctuation, write NONE. The sentences are adapted from the book Fifty Famous
   People by James Baldwin.
   _ The midnight ride of Paul Revere happened a long time ago when this
   country was ruled by the king of England. rule: 9
   _ There were thousands of english soldiers in boston. rule: 30
   _ The king had sent them there to make the people obey his unjust laws. rule: NoNE
   _ These soldiers guarded the streets of the town they wouldnt let any one
   go out or come in without their leave. rule: 19, 42
   _ The people didnt like this at all. rule: 42
   _ They said We have a right to be free men but the king treats us as slaves. rule: 18, 36, 7
   _ The whole country was stirred up brave men left their homes and hurried
   toward Boston. rule: 19
   _ These men were not afraid of the kings soldiers. rule: 41
   _ Some of them camped in Charlestown a village near Boston. rule: 5
   _ From the hills of Charlestown they could watch and see what the kings
   soldiers were doing. rule: 10, 41
   • Write a sentence that contains today’s vocabulary word. Translate, meaning transferring languages and transferring anything.
   • Write out the apostrophe rule you learned in today’s lesson. Then write an example
     sentence for the rule.
     Rule 43: An apostrophe is used to form plurals of letters
   • Example: There were a few of The’s and m’s in the sentence
   • Add the correct punctuation and capitalization to the sentences below and write the
     corresponding rule number in the blank on the left. For sentences that don’t need any
     extra punctuation, write NONE. The sentences are adapted from the book Fifty Famous
     People by James Baldwin.
     _ The men wanted to be ready to defend themselves if the soldiers should
     try to do them harm. rule: NoNE
     _ They bought some powder and stored it at Concord about 20 miles away. rule:9
     _ When the kings soldiers heard about this powder they made up their
     minds to go get it for themselves. rule: 41, 8
     _ A brave young man named paul revere was ready to serve his country in
     any way that he could. rule: 30
     _ One day a friend of his who lived in boston came to see him. rule: 30
     _ He came very quietly and secretly he wanted to escape the soldiers. rule: 19
     _ Some of the king’s soldiers are going to Concord to get the powder that is
     there he told Paul. rule: 36, 18
     _ Paul responded They shall get no powder if I can help it! I will stir up all
     the farmers between here and Concord! rule: 36, 18
     _ I will do all that I can to help you said his friend. rule: 36, 18
     _ So Paul Revere and his friend made a plan to stop the British soldiers from
     stealing the Americans powder. rule: 41
3. Write out the italics rules you learned in today’s lesson. Then write an example
   sentence for each rule.
   Rule 44: Italicize the title books and magazines
4. Example:
5. Rule 45:
6. Example:
7. Add the correct punctuation and capitalization to the sentences below and write the
   corresponding rule number in the blank on the left. For sentences that don’t need any
   extra punctuation, write NONE. The sentences are adapted from the book Fifty Famous
   People by James Baldwin.
   _ Paul told his friend to watch for the british soldiers at the tower of the old
   North Church.
   _ When the soldiers were ready to start he would hang a lantern in the tower
   he would hang two lanterns if the soldiers were crossing the river.
   _ When night came Paul Revere was at the riverside with his horse.
   _ He kept his eyes turned always toward the dim dark spot he knew was the
   old North Church.
   _ All at once a light flashed out from the tower the soldiers had started!
   _ Then another light flashed clear and bright by the side of the first one the
   soldiers would cross the river!
   _ Paul Revere sprang into the saddle and his horse leaped forward.
   _ Up! up! shouted Paul Revere. The soldiers are coming!
   __ Paul Revere rode toward Concord and he repeated his call at every
   farmhouse and every village.
8. Write a sentence that contains today’s vocabulary word.

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