Minds-On Do you have any questions regarding the following: -Thesis statement and your two reasons why/introduction. -Point-Evidence-Explain-Link (Refer to my website) [awrestch.weebly.com] For the hook, just ask a rhetorical question please.

Minds-On2 I want you to complete the front and back of this worksheet. Do at least 5 questions from each side of the sheet. If you can do more, then go for it. I’m going over grammar, so that your writing for the essay can go smoothly. Semi-Colon; Colon; Comma; Simple; Compound; Complex

How do I make my writing interesting and clear? To know the basic parts of an essay and different uses of punctuation. To understand how to format and arrange an essay and how to use punctuation effectively. To be able to write a variety of sentences with a sophisticated use of punctuation that will help your for Thursday’s in-class essay exam. Semi-Colon; Colon; Comma; Simple; Compound; Complex

For homework, I asked you to use the rubric and mark the essay. To know the basic parts of an essay and different uses of punctuation. To understand how to format and arrange an essay and how to use punctuation effectively. To be able to write a variety of sentences with a sophisticated use of punctuation that will help your for Thursday’s in-class essay exam. For homework, I asked you to use the rubric and mark the essay. What mark did you give it? Semi-Colon; Colon; Comma; Simple; Compound; Complex

Skim through the essay. You will be doing the following: To know the basic parts of an essay and different uses of punctuation. To understand how to format and arrange an essay and how to use punctuation effectively. Skim through the essay. You will be doing the following: 1. Identify which part of the essay is the introduction-2 body paragraphs-conclusion; the paragraphs are not in order! 2. Using the rubric that will be on Thursday’s exam, what grade would you give this essay? Explain your reasons why.

Comma, Colons, and Semicolons Punctuation Lesson

Who Cares? Using punctuation is like pausing between words and ideas when you speak. Imagine if you didn’t take pause between words and sentences when speaking. Would that be effective communication?

, Commas Separate items in a series. Set off interrupting information. Examples Will there be drinks, snacks, and games at the party? Chicago, the largest city in Illinois, is home to almost three million people.

Interrupting Information Nonessential phrases may come at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. Examples On a beautiful spring day, they had a picnic. Picnics, an old tradition, can be a lot of fun. Dad grilled ribs, the big ones from Costco. The guy who sold them to him smiled.

; Semicolons Semicolons join independent clauses. It’s also like using the word furthermore. ; Examples My mom said I couldn’t go to the party; I didn’t want to go anyway. Bananas are a healthy snack; they contain potassium which may help your vision.

: Colons Colons introduce lists and explanations. It’s also like using the words “and here it is” or “and here they are.” : Examples There are many reasons to exercise: it’s good for your health, it’s fun, and it’s free. Bananas are a healthy snack; they contain potassium which may help your vision.

Practice Write the following sentences. Punctuate them as best as you can.

1 My sister Amy my friend Kyle and I went to the park

2 I brought a lot of stuff food drinks and blankets

3 My aunt Sally who is my favorite aunt talked to my mom

4 Most fruits are low in fat they are also high in vitamins

5 When we left the park the one at the end of the block we went home.

Semi-Colon; Colon; Comma; Simple; Compound; Complex To understand how to format and arrange an essay and how to use punctuation effectively. To be able to write a variety of sentences with a sophisticated use of punctuation that will help your for Thursday’s in-class essay exam. Semi-Colons and Commas - How do you feel about them? After this lesson, you don’t have to use a semi-colon if you don’t want to. I want to study the following courses: philosophy, which is the study of thought; anthropology, which is the study of culture; also semiotics, which is the study of symbols and signs. Semi-Colon; Colon; Comma; Simple; Compound; Complex

Complete this worksheet. To understand how to format and arrange an essay and how to use punctuation effectively. To be able to write a variety of sentences with a sophisticated use of punctuation that will help your for Thursday’s in-class essay exam. Complete this worksheet. Do we remember what a simple, compound and complex sentences are? Semi-Colon; Colon; Comma; Simple; Compound; Complex

They are sentence connectors and are quite easy to remember They are sentence connectors and are quite easy to remember. All you have to do is remember the word "FANBOYS" For And Nor But Or Yet So

Dependent clauses always begin with a subordinating conjunctions Dependent clauses always begin with a subordinating conjunctions. Here are some of the most common conjunctions: after although because before even though if since though unless until when