1. Lessons 4 and 5.notebook October 16, 2012
October 16, 2012 Agenda:
• Spelling & Vocabulary
> Vocabulary pgs. 6162
• Grammar
> Chapter 3, Lesson 5
• Literature
> Maniac Magee Layered Assessment Projects
– C Layer due Tuesday, 10/23
– B Layer due Tuesday, 10/30
– A Layer due Friday, 11/2
Homework:
• Vocabulary pages due Thurday, 10/18
• Unit 5 Spelling Post Test on Friday, 10/19
• Independent Reading Sheet & Log #1 due 10/26
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2. Lessons 4 and 5.notebook October 16, 2012
Lesson 5: Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
Pronouns that end in self or selves are either
reflexive or intensive pronouns .
myself yourself herself, himself, itself
ourselves yourselves themselves
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Reflexive Pronouns
Refers to the subject and directs the action of the verb back to the
subject. (Reflexive pronouns are necessary to determine the meaning
of a sentence)
The winners considered themselves lucky.
Team players think of others besides themselves.
Intensive Pronouns
Emphasizes the noun or pronoun . (Intensive pronouns are not
necessary to the meaning of the sentence.)
I myself just keep saying, "We'll win!"
The players themselves designed their uniforms.
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Circle the pronoun in each sentence, then tell whether it is
reflexive or intensive.
1. My sister Emmy never pictures herself playing team sports.
2. Now Emmy herself admits that her best friends are her soccer
teammates.
3. The players have to get themselves in step with the team.
4. One player can't win a match all by himself or herself.
5. Pro athletes themselves encourage young people to join teams.
6. Team players think of others besides themselves.
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