Issue 79 Years 7-8

Pick up a copy of Issue 78 of Deadly Vibe, the one with NoKTuRNL on the cover, and complete the following activities.

What are the names of the two members of Shakaya? (Page 7) ______

Circle the correct answer.

What is the name of Shakaya’s latest single? (Page 7) a. Stop Calling Me b. Cinderella c. The Way You Make Me Feel d. Sublime

Name the two countries that Shakaya are visiting in September. (Page 7) ______

Where do Shakaya hail from? (Page 7) ______

Describe some of the ways Shakaya try to shake off their nerves before a performance. (Page 7) ______

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COMMON NOUNS Common nouns are the names we use for all the things around us. Examples of common nouns might be a song, a dress or a table.

In the table below, colour the boxes that contain common nouns. success Shakaya Whirlwind suitcase month Industry charts church Travel rocked pyjamas City

Write a list of 5 common nouns from the article on Shakaya, (Page 7). Find out their definitions and write them in the space provided.

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PROPER NOUNS Proper Nouns begin with a capital letter and name specific people, places or things. Examples of proper nouns might be Shakaya or Cinderella.

Underline the proper nouns in the following paragraphs.

The fun-lovin’ girls Shakaya – Simone Stacey, pictured left, and Naomi Wenitong, right – pack their suitcases and passports this month for a quick trip overseas.

First of all, they head to Boston in the United States to perform at the NEMO Music Conference and Showcase before zooming over to England for industry showcases there.

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ABSTRACT NOUNS These are the names we give to feelings, ideas, concepts, personal qualities or states of being. Examples of abstract nouns might be love, experience and beauty.

From the article on Shakaya (Page 7), find abstract nouns that mean the following. butterflies ______accomplishment ______sense ______adore ______

From the list below state whether these words are common nouns, proper nouns or abstract nouns.

Shakaya ______suitcase ______Boston ______album ______success ______Crocfest ______supermarket ______pyjamas ______nerves ______

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