Shurley English Jingles

The Sentence Jingle

A sentence, sentence, sentence Is complete, complete, complete When five simple rules It meets, meets, meets. It has a subject, subject, subject And a verb, verb, verb. And it makes sense, sense, sense With every word, word, word, Add a capital letter And a punctuation mark, And now our sentence has all its parts! But REMEMBER— Subject and verb and complete sense, With a capital letter and an end mark, too. Our sentence is complete, And now we're through!

The Conjunction Sound-Off Jingle

Conjunctions are a part of speech. Conjunctions are a part of speech, They join words or sentences; it's quite a feat! They join words or sentences; it's quite a feat! Sound off! Conjunctions! Sound off! AND, OR, BUT! There are many conjunctions, but three stand out. There are many conjunctions, but three stand out. Put your hands together and give a shout! Put your hands together and give a shout! Sound off! Conjunctions! Sound off! AND, OR, BUT! Sound off! Conjunctions! Sound off! AND, OR, BUT!

The Direct Object Jingle

A direct object is a NOUN or a PRO, Is a noun or a pro, is a noun or a pro. A direct object completes the meaning, Completes the meaning of the sentence. A direct object follows the verb, Follows the verb-transitive, To find a direct object, Ask WHAT or WHOM Ask WHAT or WHOM After the verb,

The Possessive Noun Jingle

A possessive noun just can't be beat. It shows ownership, and that is neat. Add an apostrophe to show possession. This is a great ownership lesson. Adjective is its part of speech. Ask WHOSE to find it as you speak. Whose house? Tommy's house. Possessive Noun Adjective!

The Predicate Noun Jingle

A predicate, predicate noun Is a special, special noun In the predicate, predicate, predicate That means the same as the subject, The simple, simple subject. A predicate, predicate noun Follows after a linking verb. To locate a predicate noun, Ask WHAT or WHO after the verb And verify the answer. Verify that the noun in the predicate Means the same thing as the subject, The simple, simple subject,

The Preposition Flow Jingle

1. Preposition, Preposition, Starting with an A: aboard, about, above, across, after, against, along, among, around, as, at! 2. Preposition, Preposition, Starting with a B: before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, but, and by! 3. Preposition, Preposition Starting with a D. despite, down, during despite, down, during! 4. Oh, Preposition, Please, don't go away. Go to the middle of the alphabet, And see just what we say. E and F and I and L And N and O and P: except, for, from, in, inside, into, like, near, of, off, on, out, outside, over, past! 5. Preposition, Preposition, Almost through. Start with S and end with W: since, through, throughout, to, toward, under, underneath, until, up, upon, with, within, without! 6. Preposition, Preposition, Easy as can be, We just recited All fifty-one of these!

The Predicate Adjective Jingle

A predicate, predicate, predicate adjective Is a special, special adjective In the predicate, predicate, predicate That modifies, modifies, modifies The simple, simple subject. A predicate, predicate, predicate adjective Follows after a linking verb. TO find a predicate adjective, Ask WHAT KIND of subject and verify the answer. Verify that the adjective in the predicate Modifies, modifies, modifies The simple, simple subject.

The Preposition Jingle

A prep, prep, preposition Is an extra-special word That connects a Noun, noun, noun Or a pro, pro, pronoun To the rest of the sentence

The Verb Jingle

A verb, a verb, What is a verb? Haven't you heard? There are two kinds of verbs: The action verb And the linking verb. The action verb Shows a state of action, Like stand and sit and smile. The action verb is always in motion Because it tells what the subject does. We stand! We sit! We smile! The linking verb shows a state of being, Like am, is, are, was, and were Looks, becomes, grows, and feels. The linking verb shows no action Because it tells what the subject is, He is a clown. He looks funny,

The Adjective Jingle

An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun. An adjective asks, "WHAT KIND?" An adjective asks, "WHICH ONE?" An adjective asks, MOW MANY To identify an adjective: Go! (stomp, stomp) Ask! (clap, clap) Get! (snap) Where do I go? (stomp, stomp) To a noun or a pronoun. What do I ask? cap, Clap, WHAT KIND? WHICH ONE? or HOW MANY? What do I get'? (snap, snap) An Adjective!

The Adverb Jingle

An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. An adverb asks, "HOW? WHEN? WHERE?" To find an adverb: Go, (snap) Ask, (snap) Get. (snap) But where do I go? To a verb, adjective, or another adverb. What do I ask? HOW? WHEN? WHERE? What do I get? An adverb, man. Cool!

The Object Of the Preposition

An object of the preposition Is a NOUN or PRONOUN. An object of the preposition Is a NOUN or PRONOUN After the prep, prep, prep After the prep, prep, prep After the prep, prep, prep That answers WHAT or WHOM!

The Transition Words Jingle

Aw, listen, comrades, and you shall hear About transition words That make your writing smooth and clear. Transition words are connecting words, You add them to the beginning Of sentences and paragraphs To keep your ideas spinning and give your writing flow. These words can clarify, summarize, or emphasize, Compare or contrast, inform or show time. Learn them now, and your writing will shine! Transition, Transition, For words that SHOW TIME: first, second, third, before, during, after, next, then, and finally. Transition, Transition, For words that INFORM: for example, for instance, in addition, as well, also, next, another, along with, and besides. Transition, Transition, For words that CONTRAST: although, even though, but, yet, still, otherwise, however, and on the other hand. Transition, Transition, For words that COMPARE: as, also, like, and likewise. Transition, Transition, For words that CLARIFY: for example, for instance, and in other words. Transition, Transition, For words that EMPHASIZE: truly, again, for this reason, and in fact. Transition, Transition, For words that SUMMARIZE: therefore, in conclusion, in summary, and finally, to sum it up, all in all, as a result, and last. TRANSITION WORD

The Prepositional Phrase Jingle

I've been working with prepositions 'Til I can work no more. They're connecting their objects To the rest of the sentence before, When I put them all together, The prep and its noun or pro, I get a prepositional phrase That could cause my mind to blow!

The Indirect Object Jingle

Indirect, Oh, indirect, oh, indirect object. Give me that indirect, oh, indirect, oh, indirect object. An indirect object is a NOUN or a PRONOUN That receives what the direct, the direct object names. An indirect object is found between the verb, verb-transitive, And the direct object, To find the indirect object, (sha-bop) Ask TO WHOM or FOR WHOM (sha-bop) After the direct object, (sha-bop) An indirect, indirect, indirect, indirect, yeah! An indirect object! Just give me that indirect, oh, indirect, oh, indirect object. Give me that indirect, oh, indirect, oh, indirect object. Give me that object, oh, indirect, oh, indirect object, An INDIRECT OBJECT!

The Noun Job Jingle

Nouns will give you a run for your money. They do so many jobs That it's not even funny. A noun—person, place, thing, or idea— Is very appealing! But it's the noun job (noun Job) That is so revealing! To find the nouns a sentence, Go to their jobs (go to their jobs) Nouns can do objective jobs (objective jobs) They're the IO (IO), DO (DO), and OP jobs (OP jobs). And nouns can do subjective jobs (subjective jobs). They're the SN (SN) and PrN jobs (PrN jobs), Jobs, Jobs. Noun Jobs! Yeah!

The Interjection Jingle

Oh, Interjection, Interjection, Interjection, who are you? I'm a part of speech through and through. Well, Interjection, Interjection, Interjection, what do you do? I show strong or mild emotion; need a review? Oh, Interjection, Interjection, I still don't have a clue. I show strong emotion, like Wow! Great! or Yahoo! I show mild emotion, like Oh, Yes, Fine, or Toodle-oo. Well, Interjection, Interjection, you really know how to groove! That's because I'm a part of speech through and through!

The Noun Jingle

This is a noun jingle, my friend, A noun jingle, my friend. You can shake it to the left And shake it to the right, Find yourself a noun, And then recite: A noun names a person. A noun names a thing. A noun names a person, Place, or thing, And sometimes an idea. Person, place, thing, ideal Person, place, thing, ideal So, shake it to the left, And shake it to the right. Find yourself a noun, And feel just right!

The Object Pronoun Jingle

There are seven object pronouns That are easy as can be. OBJECT PRONOUNS! Me and Us, Him and Her It and Them and You. Those are the object pronouns.

The Possessive Pronoun Jingle

There are seven possessive pronouns That are easy as can be. POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS! My and Our, His and Her, Its and Their and Your, Those are possessive pronouns!

The Subject Pronoun Jingle

There are seven subject pronouns That are easy as can be, SUBJECT PRONOUNS! I and We, He and She, It and They and You. Those are the subject pronouns!

The Pronoun Jingle

These little pronouns, Hangin' around, Can take the place Of any of the nouns. With a smile and a nod And a twinkle of the eye, Give those pronouns A big high five! Yeah!

The 23 Helping Verbs of the Mean, Lean, Verb Machine Jingle

These twenty-three helping verbs Will be on my test, I've gotta remember them so I can do my best. I'll start out with eight and finish with fifteen. Just call me the mean, lean, verb machine. There are the eight be verbs That are easy as can be. am, is, are was and were am, is, are was and were am, is, are was and were be, being, and been All together now, the eight be verbs: am, is, are was and were be, being, and been am, is, are was and were be, being, and been am, is, are was and were be, being, and been There are twenty-three helping verbs, And I've recited eight. That leaves fifteen more that I must relate. Knowing all these verbs will save my grade. The mean, lean, verb machine is here to stay. has, have, and had do, does, and did has, have, and had do, does, and did might, must, and may might, must, and may can and could would and should can and could would and should shall and will shall and will has, have, and had do, does, and did might, must, and may can and could would and should shall and will In record time, I did this drill. I'm the mean, lean, verb machine — STILL!

The Study Jingle

Un-QuigIey, Un-Quigley, What are you going to do? You've got a frown on your face, And you're singing the blues! You're not organized, Quigley; You are not prepared, You're not listening, And your mind's not there. You don't have plans, and you don't have goals. Your homework's unfinished, And you've been told. You need to get your act together 'Cause you don't have a clue. You've got the Study Skills Blues! O-Quigley, O-QuigIey, Now, you see what to do. You've got a smile on your face, And you're lookin' cool! You're so organized, Quigley; You are so prepared. You're listening carefully, And your mind is there. You've got plans, and you've got goals. Your homework is finished; You don't have to be told, You've got your act together, Quigley, 'Cause you followed the clues. And you're not singing the Study Skills Blues!

The Eight Parts of Speech Jingle

Want to know how to write? Use the eight parts of speech, They're dynamite! Nouns, Verbs, and Pronouns. They rule! They're called the NVP's, and they're really cool! The Double A's are on the move. Adjectives and Adverbs help you to groove, Next come the PIC's, and then we're done. They're Preposition, Interjection, and Conjunction! All together now. The eight parts of speech, abbreviations, please. NVP-AA-and-PlC!

The Article Adjective Jingle

We are the article adjectives, Teeny, tiny adjectives. A, AN, THE —A, AN, THE We are called article adjectives and noun markers. We are memorized and used every day. So, if you spot us, you can mark us With a capital A. We are the article adjectives, Teeny, tiny adjectives. A, AN, THE—A, AN, THE