Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 22
Chek ur gramma – 1 point each
1. jimmy saw a reflektion of hiz shadow and tat meant we have thre more days of winta
2. why did u go out siide with out ur coat
3. dan bought a number two at mcdonalds he supersized it for ninty nine cents he bought to apple pies for one dollar he brought his uncle back a milk shake
Out From The Pages of Your Books – 1 point each
4. Who is Banquo and what do witches foresee for him?
5. What happens to Prospero in The Tempest?
6. Who wrote the plays of William Shakespeare?
~N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 21
Where there was one
now stands two
Who will be next
Legends before them
Immortality awaits
Many are at the gates
Beating at the door
Waiting to break through
Stars in our constellation
The saga continues
Take flight
The sky is yours
Chek ur gramma ( 1 point each )
1. william wrote many whimsical poems and stories like his idol william shakespeare
2. when i gots my testt bak i seen a failin grade i knew my my momz wuz gonna kill me
3. toby stopped by to say hi he brought back my video game it was all scratched up i got mad at him and asked him what happened he said that he didnt know i told him he better get me a new one
From the Reading ~ Through Exploration ( 1 point each )
4. What do Tommaso Guardati, Masuccio Salernitano, Luigi da Porto and Matteo Bandello have to do with Shakespeare?
5. Who wrote The Three Musketeers?
6. What literary character created the fictional monster Mr. Edward Hyde?
7. Why did Macbeth kill his cousin Duncan?
8. Who wrote the poem As I Grew Older?
9. Who is Gawain?
~N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 20
We have our first Silver
We won the Gold
Congrats to Naples
A Master we behold
Chek ur Gramma ( 1 point each )
1. Keeep up da good wrok and alwayz try ur best
2. try to take on all things and you will triumph
3. steve went out to play baseball with his friends rick brought his lucky bat little jimmy brought enough gloves for three people they all met up at dyker park who brought the bases i guess they forgot
From the Readings ( 1 point each )
4. What kind of article did we read that was written by Jon Scienza?
5. Are there any examples of alliteration in this posting?
6. Who wrote the poem The Passionate Sheppard To His Love?
7. Who wrote The Very Hungry Caterpiller?
8. Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 19
Leaf after leaf I turn
Leaf after Leaf I devour
Till I feel that burn
For whence I become a flower
~ <3 ~
For Knowledge is Power
Sustaining it is key
Using it devine
Letting it grow~ priceless.
Chek ur Gramma ( 1 point each )
1. wen did wendy wan’t to wak to wendies to buy a bacon burgar.
2. i love two play video games on the weekends my favorite game is dragon ball z the graphics and game play are the best i have the nintendo wii wit the special controller i always beat my friend john with the super dragon punch
3. tommorow is valentines day feberary 14th, so what does that make toaday
From out the pages ( 1 point each )
4. How do we compare to Eric Carle’s Hungry Caterpillar?
5. What is Alice in Wonderland really about?
6. Who is Sherlock Holmes?
7. Who wrote The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes?
8. Who wrote Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?
9. Who ruled the People of Oz after Dorothy left?
10. Who holds the only distinction of being able to say the he helped Beowulf destroy the only true problem during his reign which led to his eventual death?
Good Journey
Go seek that knowledge
N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 18
Midterms, Midterms everywhere
I’ve lost my outline-theres no time to lose
I’ve studied so hard – things are so crazy
I just hope my teachers don’t think I’m lazy
Please, Oh please, don’t let me show up in my underwear
Despair, Freedom what do I choose?
Things always aren’t as they seem
I hope this really is just a dream
Chek ur gramma ( 1 point each )
1. bob bought bannnannas back frum brooklin
2. tom tried to trap trumans pet turtle using trampled twigs
3. i saw a man rob a bag of money from the corner store the deli man ran after him the police came and asked me what i saw i said nothing because i was afraid am i a coward
From the reading ( 1 point each )
4. What is the rhyme pattern of the poem above?
5. Are there any examples of alliteration in this Gauntlet? If so what are they?
6. How did Beowulf die and who was with him when it happened?
7. How did Dorothy get back home and what happened to the silver shoes?
N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 17
Welcome in old friend made a new
here is what you need to do
grab a pen and paper
and create your next big caper
show me what you are made of
and capture it with your glove
Chek ur Grama ( 1 point each )
1. why did willey where the wicked whiches which hat
2. i saw a man runing down the street on tuesday march 1st
3. under the christmas tree i found a nintendo ds with to games the first game was metroid ds which is the best game in the whole world the second game and my favorite was the legend of zelda adventures of link i really like both games alot i am very lucky because santa really loves me and i do not have to bribe him with cookies like the other kids
Straight from the book ( 1 point each )
4. Who gave Beowulf Hrunting?
5. How did Dorothy free the Winkies?
6. What did Beowulf bring back from Grendel’s underground lair?
7. What did the Winkies give Toto and the Cowardly Lion?
8. What did the Winkies ask the Tin Woodsman to do?
9. What was the name of Hrothgar’s closest friend that was taken and killed by Grendel’s mother?
good luck
N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 16
Winter Time is here
feel the love so near
time for families to unite
try to get through without a fight
keep your stuff as far away
so neither kid nor adult can play
and break those things you hold so dear
like family bonds-so give a cheer
Chek ur gramma ( 1 point each )
1. tom taught teddy to walk an tawk
2. i told my freinds too by me alot of prezents four my brithday
3. i bought the new 38 cents cd track number 1 was my favorite the song catch like an alligator has the best beats i wish he could come and visit our school to perform
From the Reading ( 1 point each )
4. What is the name of the beasts that have the head of a tiger and the body of a bear that haunt the forest in The Wizard of Oz?
5. Which of these questions is an alliteration? Why?
6. Who is jealous of Beowulf so much so that it brings out the human qualities in him?
7. Where does the Cowardly Lion fall asleep?
8. Who does Beowulf lose a race to when he is younger?
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 15
To be or not to be
To harm or help
To give all
To never give up
Are you a hero ?
That is the question
Chek ur grama
1) whoze on first
2) when i went two skool i asked jim two give me to dollars and fity cents to by a pretzel and soda
3) charlie ran across the street he found his little sister eating potato chips he yelled at her for being late they went Home for supper and homework
What’s in a book
4) What is the name of Hrothgar’s great hall?
5) Why did the Munchkins think Dorothy was a witch?
6) What did Dorothy use to free the Tin Woodman from suspended animation?
7) What is the name of Shild’s son?
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 14
Look up in the sky
It’s a bird
It’s a plane
It’s another excuse
to find your name
and claim your fame
Chek ur gramma (1 point each )
1. in june we will b takin a final exam in all 4 major sub areas.
2. how many dayz r in febuary durin a leep year.
3. john told me his house wus for sale i wanted to know where he was movin after the sale he Said that he was goin to move to the bronx i lived their along time ago?
From Cover to Cover (1 point each)
4. What is a trowel?
5. What Magic Tree House book is Cap’n Bones from?
6. Who is Osiris?
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 13
Welcome the Bard
You’ll see its not hard
just take your time
and you will be fine
Try your luck at these mixed up sentences ( 1 point each )
1. in shakespeares time they diddnt worry about rhym the words just rolled off your tongue
2. in novmber we will remember to give thanks to all we hav jus go to ur parents and give them a hug and share wit them how much dey relly meen 2 u
On the Reading Rainbow in our Magic Tree House
( 1 point each )
3. What killed Prince Prospero in the end?
4. What mysterious items did Jack and Annie find in the first two books of the magic tree house series?
5. Who is Fortunato? Describe him.
6. What does the letter s look like in Old English?
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 12
One dark foggy night
my heart was set a fright
nor moving-nor beating
the sounds of my heart retreating
into that unholy abyss
whereas I received that devilish kiss.
Answer the following grammar questions worth 1 point each:
1) tom tryed three different types of candy chewy chews were his faverite.
2) the car stoped at the lite a little boy crossed in front with his costume on he jumped on the hood and yelled trick or treat
From your readings: (1 point each)
1) What were the rats waiting for to attack the prisoner in The Pit and The Pendulum?
2) Where do Jack and Annie live and how do they go on their missions?
Bonus
(3 points)
3) Compare Jack to Melvin.
How are they different?
How are they the same?
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 11
No Rhyme this time
Only sadness
what can it be
is it you or me
that has caused this internal stryfe
To Play or Not To Play
That is the question
Edit the following:( 1 point each )
1) billy brought bannannas back before brians brithday
2) tom saw to men runing from the grocerry store he went in side and askd if he could help
he sed i am eart man the worlds finest detective?
From our reading (1 point each )
1) Write the 12th line of the poem SICK backwards.
2) What did the narrator of the short story The Tell-Tale Heart use to kill the old man?
3) Where did he hide the body?
4) What does the beating of the heart represent?
5) What is question one of editing also known as?
N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 10
When days turn dark and dreary
and your body feels weary
the weight of time
shall become your rhyme
unlock the dusty casket
to reveal a mysterious basket
full of skeleton bones and joints
the reward limitless points
Grammar=1 point each
1. jack becam a gret pirate king of hawai where he buried hes treasure
2. melvin was the best superhero in town until candace came and took his fame he was a lonely boy who had know toys he loved to wacth thunderman and eat snacks
In the reading=1 point each
1) Who is the author ot the short story The Tell Tale Heart?
2) How did Melvin and Candace get free from the McNasty’s trap?
3) Where did Headmaster Spinner want Melvin to go after saving L.A. and capturing the McNasty’s? What was his answer and why?
4) What happened to the old man in The Tell Tale Heart and why?
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 9
Try these on for size
remember one size does not fit all
so have a ball
try to give your point totals a rise
earn that star
your not that far
1 point each
1) Jimmy stern was my besst freind in junier high sckool.
2) tommy loved to play basketball he allways wore his jason kidd nets jersey he would take one hundred shots every night he tried out for his class team and made it he wore number 5 to pay homage to his favorite player.
HELP MELVIN PROTECT THE WORLD
1 point each
1) Who was the last superhero in L.A. before Melvin?
2) Who became a superhero in L.A. after Melvin?
3) What part did Candace have in the school play?
4) What is the name of the mysterious Guy named _______ who is a garbageman and is always on the scene?
5) What is the name of Thunderman’s partner in crime fighting?
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 8
Here are some questions to try without delay.
Earn a point or two before you start to stray.
PLEASE HELP ME CORRECT MY GRAMMAR (1 point each)
1. how many peeple are in amerika.
2. My uncle jerry showed me his toy train set it was made up of twenty cars and one caboose it was purple my faverit wuz the steam engine i love my uncle?
Help Melvin Save The World (1 point)
What is Melvin’s weakness? What is the source of his power?
Good Luck- see you in seven
N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 7
To earn a point answer these questions about the readings.
1. Where is Super Hero Carl stationed? What is the name of Melvin Beederman’s professor?
Try your hand at these Grammar Questions. (they are worth 1 point each)
1. I just red the book curious george goes to the cercus.
2. Jimmy gave me his lucky peny it wus the one he found in new jersy he found it uner a sea shell i loss it
*You can earn a total of 3 points*
~N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 6
September 5th, 2007
Here are two senteces that need to be fixed.
Try your best before you get betwixted
Complete your task as you never had before.
Gaining stars to earn more and more.
1. glinda the good which is my favorite caracter from the wizard of oz.
2.Paul is my best freind he likes to play his guitar he has a sister she is ate-teen years old and hates me.
N
Gawains Grammar Gauntlet 5
August 17th, 2007
Here you go try your best at these.
*Remember there might be more than one thing wrong (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc…)-Check carefully*
Re-Write the sentence in your response.
1- Ms. johnson is my favorite teecher.
2- Whose birthday is in august.
GOOD LUCK
N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 4
August 3rd, 2007
Here you go try your best at these.
*Remember there might be more than one thing wrong (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc…)-Check carefully*
1-billy said, my favorite coler is red.”
2-that is to heavy for earthman too lift.
GOOD LUCK
N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 3
July 24th, 2007
Here you go try your best at these.
*Remember there might be more than one thing wrong (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc…)-Check carefully*
1-How many days are there til the first day of skool.
2-Charlie’s house is over their.
GOOD LUCK
N
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 2
July 9th, 2007
Correct this sentence to earn a point towards a star!
I have too best friends and i like them both the same.
Gawain’s Grammar Gauntlet 1
July 1st, 2007
To earn points for mastery stars in English you must correct the following sentence for errors.
Write the corrected sentence as a comment. Your answers will not be posted till the time is up. Sometimes, there will be more than one mistake. Check carefully.
John’s birthday is in august.