THIS IS US

       This is Us is about the lives and connections of several people who all share the same birthday and the ways in which they are similar and different. The series follows twins Kate and Kevin along with their adopted brother Randall as their lives intertwine. Kate and Kevin were originally part of a triple pregnancy, however their biological brother was stillborn. Their parents, intent on bringing home three babies, decided to adopt another newborn (Randall) who was born on the same day and brought to the same hospital after his biological father abandoned him at a fire house. Episodes weave through the past and present of the characters. This Is Us is a refreshingly honest and provocative series. In my opinion This Is Us in my opinion is the best show of the fall season. Tune in Tuesday nights at 9:00. I promise you won't be disappointed!

Vocabulary:
intertwine  biological  stillborn
abandoned  refreshingly  provocative

Definitions:
1. intertwine(verb) to twist things together.
2. biological(adjective) related by blood.
3. stillborn(adjective) dead at birth.
4. abandoned(verb) to leave and never return.
5. refresingly(adverb) to restore vitality and energy.
6. provocative(adjective) causing a strong reaction.

1. When strings ________________ it is hard to separate them.
2. My older brother is adopted, he is not my ____________ sibling.
3. The baby was ______________.
4. The cat that was found ________________ by the fire station was malnourished and desperately needed to find a loving home.
5. The cold drink was ______________ appealing on the hot July day.
6. The subject of the movie was disturbingly _______________.

Grammar Point:
Proper Nouns: A proper noun is a word or group of words, that is the name of a person, place, or thing and that usually begins with a capital letter.
Ex. Mr. Bell, Jupiter, San Fransisco, Oreos, McDonald's

Grammar Activity:
Proper nouns are names of specific people, places, or things. Proper  nouns always begin with a capital letter.
Directions: Write about yourself . Write a proper noun for each statement below. Remember to capitalize the first letter of each proper noun.
1. Your first name:___________________________
2. Your last name: ___________________________
3. Your street name: _________________________
4. Your school: _____________________________
5. Your friend's name:________________________
6. Your favorite book: ________________________
7. Your favorite TV show: _____________________
8. Your favorite restaurant: ____________________
9. Your favorite store: ________________________
10. Your teacher's name: ______________________