HELP PLEASE Bellwork: Verbs
Definition: Often the verb is the action word in the sentence. It defines the action.
The verb be and its forms (was, were, are, is, am) do not really show action but a state of being or relationship between the subject and what follows the verb be (Lab tutors are helpful).
• The verb may consist of one word, or the main verb may contain one or more helping words.
• Some helping words are has, am, were, might, should, must, are, be . . .

Examples: Whole group instuction
The man screamed loudly. (What did the man do? He screamed.)
All the men have been screaming. (What were the men doing? They have been screaming.)
All the men were old. (The adjective old is linked to the subject of men.)

Exercises: Directions: Underline the verb (or verb phrase) in the following sentences.
2. There are over a thousand millimeters in a yard.
4. Gold melts at 1,063 degrees Centigrade.
6. The George Washington Bridge is located between New York and New Jersey.
8. Automobiles have been crossing it since 1931.
10. It is constantly being painted.
12. It is over 150 years old since it was established in 1802.
14. Many visitors go to West Point and watch the dress parade on Saturdays.

Activity 1) Complete part 4 and 5 of i-ready toolbox
DI – i-ready and Commonlit
Assignment needs to be complete - do research and write National Campaign to Stop Violence essay competition entitled: "Do the Write Thing Challenge."

You are writing an essay to explain how violence has impacted their lives and how violence in the U. S. can be reduced. The information provided may be a fictional or real account. Be sure to do research when responding to this work.

o Do not write/type your name, id number or school information on the actual essay
o If your submission is fictional, please write that on the top of the entry
o Only submit one copy of the essay
o Cover sheet must be either typed or printed in legible handwriting in ink only (The title “Do the Write Thing Challange”, your name, Ms. Hidalgo, Period #, and YWPA

Research question: How does violence impact society today in the US?
HELP PLEASE