Did you know that there are 4 types of sentences?

Simple Sentence Has one independent clause Independent Clause: a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.

EXAMPLE: Jake reads magazines. Jake reads magazines & novels. Jake and Keli read magazines. ** No punctuation (commas, semi- colons) needed for these types of sentences**

Compound Sentences Has two independent clauses joined by: :a semi-colon :coordinating conjuction (and, but, or) etc. :Transition words (however, therefore etc.)

EXAMPLE: Jake reads magazines, but Keli reads comics. Jake reads magazines; however Miranda reads comics. Jake reads magazines; his friend reads comics. **Punctuation: :Use a semi- colon between independent clauses OR :an independent clause (comma) transition word followed by the Other clause

Warm-up: 11/10/10 *Decide whether each sentence is simple or compound and put in the correct punctuation* Drew walked to the shore. Drew walked to the shore but then he went to the zoo. Drew and Amber went to the store. Drew and Amber went to the store and the zoo. I have to go to the zoo however first I have to go to the store.

What would you do? The mood at Baileyville High School is tense with anticipation. For the first time in many, many years, the varsity basketball team has made it to the state semifinals. The community is excited too, and everyone is making plans to attend the big event next Saturday night. Jeff, the varsity coach, has been waiting for years to field such a team. Speed, teamwork, balance: they've got it all. Only one more week to practice, he tells his team, and not a rule can be broken. Everyone must be at practice each night at the regularly scheduled time: No Exceptions. Brad and Mike are two of the team's starters. From their perspective, they're indispensable to the team, the guys who will bring victory to Baileyville. They decide—why, no one will ever know—to show up an hour late to the next day's practice. Jeff is furious. They have deliberately disobeyed his orders. The rule says they should be suspended for one full week. If he follows the rule, Brad and Mike will not play in the semifinals. But the whole team is depending on them. What should he do?

Warm-up: 11/11/2010 *Identify each sentence as simple or compound and punctuate the sentences. Nicole decided to wear a hat to school but then she took it off once she walked in the door. Matt is going to 4 th hour Erin is going to lunch. Cassi and Matt are going to see Avatar. I have too much to do today and I am going to be really stressed. Celene is running three miles today.

Complex Sentence Has one dependent clause (which does not express a complete thought followed by an independent clause

EXAMPLES Although Jake needs books, Miranda reads comics. Jake, who reads comics, rarely reads novels **Punctuation :Separate dependent and independent clauses with a comma

Complex-Compound Sentence Has two independent clauses joined to one or more dependent clauses Punctuation Patterns are the same as for compound & complex sentences

Warm-up: 3/24/10 Identify the type of clauses in each sentence. Then—label the type of sentence. 1. Ottawa is the capital of Canada, but Toronto is the capital of Ontario. 2. I ate the sushi and left the restaurant. 3. Unless my girlfriend postpones her visit from Calgary, I will not have time to study for my exam. 4. Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop.

Warm-up: 3/25/10 Identify the type of clauses in each sentence. Then—label the type of sentence. 1.I decided to eat French fries for my dessert, but my mom said it was not healthy. 2.When I get to school, I think that I am going to get homework help, and then I am going to go get breakfast. 3. It’s said that conditions here in Oregon’s ranch country closely match the mountainous terrain of northern Iraq.

Warm-up: 3/26/10 1.Although my friend invited me to a party, I do not want to go. 2. I am going to watch the State game today. 3. Depending on the weather, track practice will be outside today; however athletes should still dress appropriately.

Warm-up: 4/12/10 The doctor told Charlie to lose weight and exercise vigorously for forty-five minutes a day. The doctor was worried that Charlie was putting on too much weight. Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet; he really loves rich, sweet desserts. His new personal trainer, whose name is Adriana Bongiorno, thinks Charlie may be a lost cause.

Warm-up: 4/13/10 If you don't fix the car, it will continue to leak oil. It is recommended that international students begin their attendance at the university in the fall semester. Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet; he really loves rich, sweet desserts. If you travel to Peru, you should bring warm socks because it is cold at night.

Warm-up: 4/14/10 My dog, who is very hyper, is going to go on vacation with us this year. This summer is going to be amazing because I am going to Greece. The girls track team won against Adams last night; the boys track team won too. However, our next meet is going to be really challenging.