Mini-Lessons Quiz on Friday-No Notes Everyday Use of Commas Mini-Lessons Quiz on Friday-No Notes

Mini-Lesson 1 4 uses for commas To keep numbers clear In dates and addresses In direct address To set off appositive phrases

Keep numbers clear EXAMPLES 1, 000 soup labels 42, 000, 000 people 1, 730 baseball cards

EXAMPLES In dates and addresses March 1, 2010 404 State Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 50012

In Direct Address Examples John, please turn in your assignment. Please be quiet, Jeff.

To Set off Appositive Phrases Examples Mr. Eastin, our band teacher, plays the trumpet. Mrs. Brett, the art teacher, has two children.

Practice for Mini-Lesson 1 In your comma packet please complete the following pages: we will be grading it in class the next day  Pg. 357-358 Pg. 361

Mini-Lesson 2 4 more uses of commas To separate Introductory phrases and clauses To separate items in a series To set off interruptions To separate independent clauses in compound sentences

To separate introductory phrases and clauses Examples After running the two-mile race, I needed a drink of water. During my free time, I enjoy shopping and going to the movies.

To separate items in a series Examples I do the mile run, the high jump, and the long jump. I had to clean my room, wash the dishes, and take out the garbage before I could go out.

To set off interruptions Examples However, the mile run is my best event. For instance, I always wanted to cook something.

To separate independent clauses in compound sentences Example I run every morning, but I never run more then three miles. While I enjoy scary movies, I like love stories even more.

Practice for Mini-Lesson 2 In your comma packet please complete the following pages: we will be grading it in class the next day  Pgs. 359-360 Pg. 362

Mini-Lesson 3 Finish the rest of the packet Pgs. 363-364 Study for the Comma Quiz on Friday Need to know all of the uses and apply the knowledge into sentences

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Question 1 a.  The class took a field trip           to Albany, New York. b.  The teacher gave the      students, pencils, paper, and notebooks. c.  Yes, a school bus is yellow. d.  Dear Mrs. Callahan,

Question 2 a.  The Dodgers play in           Los Angeles, California. b.  We played a game on           May 14, 2003. c.  No we didn't win the game. d.  Your friend,

Question 3 a.  Dear, Aunt May b.  Molly had cake, ice cream, and           cookies at her party. c.  Patti, will you come to my           party? d.  Yes, I'd love to go to a party.

Question 4 a.  I visited my cousins in Buffalo,           New York. b.  We ordered a pizza with           pepperoni, cheese, and           sausage. c.  No, the pizza was not warm           when it arrived. d.  Will you open the door Mary?

Question 5 a.  Paul do you want to go fishing           with us? b.  When I go fishing I bring my           pole, bait, and hooks. c.  The biggest fish I ever caught           was on August 15, 2002. d.  Dear Paul,

Question 6 a.  We went to a football game in           Buffalo, New York. b.  Yes the Buffalo Bills is my           favorite football team. c.  We ate hot dogs, french fries,           and peanuts at the game. d.  Hey, do you want to go with us           next time?

Question 7 a.  We went to pick apples on           September 22, 2003. b.  The apples were red, green,           and yellow. c.  Oh, there's a worm in my           apple. d.  The apples tasted sweet cool,           and delicious.

Question 8 a.  The ocean is full of fish,           sharks, and whales. b.  We went to Boston           Massachusetts to visit the           Aquarium. c.  The Aquarium is closed on           December 25, 2003. d.  Yes, I really enjoyed the           Aquarium.

Question 9 a.  My grandfather lives in Lake           Placid, New York. b.  Grandpa can I go fishing with           you? c.  No, the fish aren't biting today. d.  Dear Grandpa,

Question 10 a.  Marty and Kay visited Paris,           France. b.  They left for their vacation           on January 21, 2001. c.  They brought two suitcases, a           camera, and a laptop. d.  Marty did you have fun on           your trip?

How did you do? 1. B 6. B 2. C 7. D 3. A 8. B 4. D 9. B 5. A 10. D