Grading Period 5 Week 4: R&J, punctuation 4/7-4/12

ObjectiveAssignmentsHW MonRead DramaWU: Writing & Grammar Read Romeo and Juliet, Act II; Answer Qs pg 858: 1-5 in groups Finish Qs by Wednesday TuesLearn semicolon usage WU: Prepositional Phrase Review Notes: The Mighty Semicolon Punctuation Handbook WedRead DramaWU: Prepositional Phrase Review Collect & review HW Read Romeo and Juliet Act III ThursWU: Prepositional Phrase Review Read Romeo and Juliet Act III Punctuation Handbook FriCompare media interpretations WU: Prepositional Phrase Review Movie

1.Cover 2.Coordinating Conjunctions 3.Correlative Conjunctions 4.Conjunctive Adverbs 5.Semicolon Each page must have A border Title 3 Rules 3 Found Examples 3 Original Examples

Mark: ; A semicolon is used to connect two closely related ideas that are each expressed as an independent clause. Copy the notes in bold

Rule #1: A semicolon separates two closely related sentences, instead of using a period. Ex: Roses are my favorite flower; my sister prefers daisies. Ex: A semicolon is not difficult to use; it’s quite easy. The sentences must be about a similar topic (closely related)

Rule #2: A semicolon separates items in a series (a list) that already contain commas. Ex: The most expensive cities in the world are Tokyo, Japan; New York, USA; and Paris, France. * Long sentences can be confusing if they contain too many commas and breaking them down into logical parts can make the sentence more logical.

Rule #3: A semicolon separates two sentences joined by conjunctive adverbs such as therefore, however, nevertheless or in fact. Ex: Tadpoles are cute; however, soon they’ll become slimy frogs.

accordingly also besides consequently conversely finally furthermore hence however indeed instead likewise meanwhile moreover nevertheless next nonetheless otherwise similarly still subsequently then therefore thus