DOL Daily Oral Language

Tuesday, Feb. 8th Please write the RULES for SEMICOLONS in your DOL notebook: Use a semicolon ( ; ) to join two complete sentences about a similar topic. Do NOT add a conjunction (and, but, yet, or, for, so). A complete sentence has a subject and a verb. Ex) Correct: Jana is on a swim team; she practices at a nearby pool. Incorrect: Jana is on a swim team; her uncle lives in Nebraska. Place the semicolon after the last word of the first thought, then place the second complete thought a space after the semicolon.

Wednesday, Feb. 9th They have a new puppy he is a German shepherd. Use yesterday’s notes. Rewrite the sentences placing a semicolon where needed. They have a new puppy he is a German shepherd. Lana and I saw lambs on the farm we petted them. I can’t find my pen its blue with red polka dots. Lee is a teacher he works for ASFG. Their mom is a good baker she makes chewy cookies.

Thursday, Feb. 10th Use yesterday’s notes. Rewrite the sentences placing a semicolon where needed. If the ideas are about different topics, write “different topics”. We eat spaghetti on Wednesday I like to watch movies. My family rescued the puppy my mom found her on the street. You should eat vegetables every day most people don’t eat enough of the dark green and orange vegetables. John is a dentist he likes to golf.

Friday, Feb. 11th I’m in 5th grade I’m in middle school. Use yesterday’s notes. Rewrite the sentences placing a semicolon where needed. If the ideas are about different topics, write “different topics”. I’m in 5th grade I’m in middle school. They went to the beach there is snow in Boston. Valentine’s day is a fun holiday we pass out cards in class. My dad is a doctor he likes to watch soccer. She is a good dancer she belongs to the ballet company

Monday, Feb. 14th _____________ I check PowerSchool every day. Rewrite the beginning or end of the semicolon phrase, don’t forget to place a semicolon in the correct place. _____________ I check PowerSchool every day. ________________ we go to the VIP movie theater. __________________ I attend ZAP during lunch. My dog is hungry _________________________. I want to improve my grades _______________.

Tuesday, Feb. 15th Rewrite the beginning or end of the semicolon phrase, don’t forget to place a semicolon in the correct place. _____________ I eat lots of fruits and vegetables every day. ________________ they went to the park to play. __________________ she had a party in her backyard. I got to school late _________________________. I’m going to re-take the test _______________.

Wednesday, Feb. 16th 1. __________________________________________ Use Monday’s notes. Write 2 sentences using a semicolon in each one. Remember, each part should be a complete sentence. 1. __________________________________________ _______________________________ Rewrite the beginning of the sentence, place a semicolon after it, and write a second complete sentence about the same topic. My dog is hungry _________________________. I want to improve my grades _______________. Place a semicolon where it is needed. 6. Teri and Dawn are fast runners they compete in the marathon each year.

Thursday, Feb. 17th 1. _________________________________________ Use Monday’s notes. Write 2 sentences using a semicolon in each one. Remember, each part should be a complete sentence. 1. _________________________________________ _______________________________ Rewrite the beginning of the sentence, place a semicolon after it, and write a second complete sentence about the same topic. I love pizza _________________________. He is really happy _______________________. Place a semicolon where needed. 6. I love to visit the zoo my favorite exhibit is the kangaroos.