Tatum LOVES to write stories. She gets inspired by the books we read.
She started a new story yesterday and couldn’t wait to read it to us. I LOVE her participial phrase usage!
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Intro:
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Like: “I said taking off my shirt.” or…
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“Fear and panic growing.” This is a modifier (it modifies a the verb: Yelling) I think this is a verbal phrase!
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“Drifted off to sleep.” Great word choice, Tot! Keep it up!!!