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HEW how english Works: appositives Learning Targets
• Expand noun phrases in simple ways in order to enrich the meaning of sentences and add details about ideas, people, things, etc.
• Explain how well writers and speakers use language to support ideas and arguments with detailed evidence with substantial support.
Appositives
The authors of “Most Dangerous ‘Sport’ of All May Be Cheerleading” use appositives and noun phrases to add meaningful details about the people and events they describe. In this activity, you will identify, analyze, and evaluate how these phrases enrich your understanding of the article.
The chart lists four sentences from “Most Dangerous ‘Sport’ of All May Be Cheerleading.” Underline the appositive in each sentence. Then analyze each example to understand why the appositive helps you better appreciate the information in the sentence.
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Sentence with Appositive
How the Appositive Adds Meaning
She was injured while cheerleading—an athletic activity some say is now among the most dangerous for young girls.
explains how the authors feel about cheerleading
“It’s scary,” said Lynne Castro, the mother of a Costa Mesa cheerleader.
Jim Lord is executive director of the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators, the largest cheerleading organization in the country.
“Lauren died doing what she loved, cheering and being with her friends,” said Nancy Chang.
Add an appositive or appositive phrase to each sentence to include more details. Use details you learned in the article.
Cheerleading today, ____________________________________, has grown rapidly. Many cheerleaders perform stunts, ________________________, that are amazing. These stunts however can lead to serious injuries, ___________________________. Other sports, _________________, are regulated, and cheerleading should be, too.
Unit 3 • Changing Perspectives • Part 2: Most Dangerous “Sport” of All May Be Cheerleading 111
Language
resources
Appositive: a noun or pronoun placed beside another noun or pronoun to identify or explain it
Appositive phrase: an appositive and its modifiers; appositives and appositive phrases are usually set off with commas.
Noun phrase: a noun and its modifiers
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