Chunking to Imitate Practice Name/Date/Hour:
Part 1: Label and Chunk
Directions: Label each word of each sentence (noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, article, conjunction, etc.) Then divide each sentence into chunks.
1. He looked hard and tough, because of his black T-shirt and his blue jeans and jacket, and because his hair was heavily greased and so long. (from The Outsiders)
2. He tried to clear his head, to think, to answer James’ question, but the floor came up and sent him sprawling. (from The Contender)
3. She gave a wild whoop and clutched the ladder in a death grip, her red mouth a perfect circle of distress. (from Cheating Lessons)
4. Some men slowed, satisfied that they’d won the fight, but Charley couldn’t stop running and soon found himself in front of the line. (from Soldier’s Heart)
Part 2: Writing Your Own
Directions: Write your own sentences that are modeled after the structure and form of the sentences above. THEN, label and chunk your sentences.
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