Each pupil should also look up this inform name opposite that assigned to him so that he ca another's report. Arrange the names of the explorers on the bto the dates of exploration. Discuss the pictur Tell which explorers each picture represents. 122. Principal and Subordinate Clauses. W idea in each of the following sentences? 1. The Department of the Interior built a monu Powell, because he explored the Grand Colorado. 2. Admiral Peary discovered the North Pole, w sought by Sir John Franklin years before. In the first sentence the clause "the Depa Interior built a monument to Major Powell " is The rest of the sentence, beginning with " becau the monument was built.. In the second sentence the clause Admir covered the North Pole" is the chief idea. T sentence, beginning with " which," is a clause giv information about the North Pole. Both these sentences have two clauses, one principal, or chief, idea, and another that adds idea. A clause containing the chief idea of a sent the principal clause. The clause that depends on clause is called a subordinate clause, or depende does not make sense alone. Remember: Learn to recognize principal an clauses. he ng 21. ief ajor the been the dea. why dis the onal es a that alled cipal It inate ordinate clause is given in each of the following. Co each sentence. 1. Roosevelt found the River of Doubt, when 2. Because Queen Isabella gave him aid, Columbus 5. From England sailed John and Sebastian Cabot, who Write on the board the versions offered by the pup see how many different ideas you get for each se When two sentences express the same idea, decide sounds the better. Writing a Letter. Write a letter to some one at home an invitation to visit your class for the Explorer celebration. Make an envelope and address it. T letter will be sent. 123. An Enunciation Drill. To open the throat I yawning. Then say ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, the fir short, and the last prolonged. A Talk to the Class: Making a Report. Outline what you have learned from your reference reading ab explorer assigned to you (pages 120-121). Tell (1) w lived, (2) for what country he was working, (3) hi achievement and exploration, and (4) its value. You may be assigned to your team for the next less take notes for your group of explorers. 124. Writing a Summary. The class will be divid four teams by the teacher. Each team will pre summary, using one of the introductory topic below. Select the six explorers you consider in your group. Use one sentence for each e summary; and tell what he did and when he d the sentences in order of time. 3. Before America became free, many explorers had p 4. The opening of the Great West is a thrilling tale of Powell Capt. Robert Gray Lewis and Clark Bonneville 1. Have you begun with the introductory senten Do you have seven sentences in all? Enlarge the per line the name of each explorer. Is each discussed 3. Does any sentence have a subordinate clau it with a straight line, and put a waved line und clause. 4. Have you arranged the explorers according date, or time? 5. Number your sentences. 6. In which do you begin with the explorer's na with the date? Observe that the composition so you begin sentences in different ways. Copy your corrected paper. Read the sum in class. Try to decide which sound best. was lost in Africa, an American newspaper man was to find him. The following selection gives the conver between Henry M. Stanley and James Gordon B editor of The New York Herald. 1 "I went to the Grand Hotel," says Stanley in re the interview, "and knocked at the door of Mr. Bennett's room. 2 "Come in,' I heard a voice say. Entering I found Mr. Bennett, the editor of the Herald. 3 "Who are you?' he asked. 4 "My name is Stanley,' I answered. 5"Ah, yes! sit down; I have important business f Where do you think Livingstone is?' 6""I really do not know, sir.' 7 "Do you think he is alive?' 8 "He may be, and he may not be,' I answered. 9 "Well, I think he is alive, and that he can be found. going to send you to find him.’ 10 "What!' said I, 'do you really think that I can fi Livingstone? Do you mean that I am to go to Central A 11 "Yes, I mean that you shall go and find him. Y act according to your own plans and do what you think BUT FIND LIVINGSTONE.' 12 The question of expense coming up, Mr. Bennett said : five thousand dollars now; and when you have gone t that, draw another five thousand; and when that is spen another five thousand; and when you have finished that another five thousand, and so on; but FIND LIVINGSTONI 13 The two men parted with a hearty hand clasp. night, and God be with you," said Bennett. MARDEN: Stories from |