GUM Chart Scavenger Hunt

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that refers to a group of individuals or things as a single entity, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'family'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched, such as 'happiness', 'freedom', or 'justice'.

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What does 'Master (M)' mean in skill expectations?

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'Master (M)' indicates that a student has fully understood and can apply the skill independently.

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What does 'Introduce (I)' mean in skill expectations?

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'Introduce (I)' means that the skill is being presented to students for the first time.

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What is the purpose of using adjectives?

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Adjectives are used to describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about the noun.

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What is the function of adverbs?

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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters, such as 'can't' for 'cannot'.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's', such as 'the dog's bone'.

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What are punctuation marks?

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Punctuation marks are symbols used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning, including periods, commas, and quotation marks.

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What is the role of mechanics in writing?

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Mechanics refers to the conventions of writing, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, that ensure clarity and correctness.