Narrow inversions

MMS-4c1: Connect the definition (1. Adverb) with the example sentences (B. He ran quickly...) 

For example: 

• Adverbs explain when, where or how actions occur ➜ B. He ran quickly.

• Adjectives provide information or attributes of a noun ➜ A.  The table is green.

1. Understanding a situation

2. Not understanding a situation

3. A unique situation

4. A short amount of time

5. A unique situation

C. Never have I been more insulted!

D. Only when she told him did he know.

E. Rarely has someone been so wrong as you.

F. Little was I aware that she was home. 

G. No sooner had I gotten my receipt than I realized thatI had paid for everyone’s food.

MMS-4c2: Story rcewrite Challenge

• You are provided with a short, simple story that uses standard sentence structures

• Your task is to rewrite certain sentences in the story using inversion, as prompted

• Once done, write your own story using inversions!

Example story:

Emily had rarely seen such a beautiful sunset. She felt an urge to capture it, so she took out her camera. Not only did she take several photos, but she also shared them with her friends.

Example answer:

She not only took several photos but also shared them with her friends.  Not only did she take several photos, but she also shared them with her friends. So strong was her urge to capture the sunset that she took out her camera.

Rewrite this story, please:

John rarely felt so exhausted. He had never climbed such a steep mountain before. When he reached the peak, only then did he understand the true meaning of accomplishment.

MMS-4c3: Make at least four (4) compund-complex sentences using inversions. 

• One of these sentences is your exit ticket that you will share at the end of the lesson

Focus on describing:

1. a unique situation

2. a short amount of time

3. understanding a situation

4. not understanding a situation