English II—January 23, 2015 Bell work: Correct the fragment and run-on below. – Fragment: because I forgot my homework. (subordinate clause) – Run-on: I am excited for the weekend I will get to take a nap. Homework: – Study Island homework (Cultural Literature) due tonight at midnight. – Unit 4 grammar test next Monday (January 26) – Lesson 1 vocabulary test next Tuesday (January 27) – Independent Reading Project (double-entry journal and Book Talk presentation) due February 2

Grammar Test on Monday Know the definitions of: – Main clause, subordinate clause, simple sentence, complex sentence, compound sentence, compound-complex sentence, declarative sentence, imperative sentence, interrogative sentence, and exclamatory sentence. Be able to recognize: – simple, complex, compound, compound-complex, declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences – Fragments and run-ons Be able to write/correct: – simple, complex, compound, compound-complex, declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences – Fragments and run-ons

Kinds of Sentences A declarative sentence makes a statement and usually ends with a period. – Diet soda is my favorite drink. An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a requests. The subject “you” is understood. – (You) Report any safety violations to the supervisor. An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark. – Are your allergies bothering you? An exclamatory sentence shows a strong or sudden feeling. It ends with and exclamation point. – We won the game!

Sentence Fragments A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence. It may lack a subject, a verb, or both. Alternatively, it may be a subordinate clause that cannot stand alone. Correct it by adding the missing phrase or words. – Although he bought the tie for his brother (fragment) – Although he bought the tie for his brother, he kept it for himself. (Sentence)

Run-on Sentences A run-on sentence contains two or more complete sentences written as one. – Incorrect: There was a mistake on our bill, the server took care of it. (two main clauses separated by a comma instead of a period) – Correct: There was a mistake on our bill. The server took care of it. (Break up with a period or semicolon or a comma and coordinating conjunction.) – Incorrect: I ran into Margaret she is leaving for Florida tomorrow. (two main clauses with no punctuation between them) – Correct: I ran into Margaret; she is leaving for Florida tomorrow. (Break up with a period or semicolon or a comma and coordinating conjunction.)

English II—Lesson 1 Vocabulary 1. precipitous: dangerously high or steep. 2. subtle: delicately complex and understated. 3. muted: quiet and soft. 4. zealous(ly): intensely active, devoted, or diligent. 5. obliterate: to remove or destroy all traces of; do away with; destroy completely.

English II—Lesson 1 Vocabulary 6. conscientious(ly): controlled or done according to one’s inner sense of what is right; principled. 7. chronology: the sequential order in which past events occur. 8. permeate: to pass through or every part of. 9. brink: a crucial or critical point, especially of a situation or state beyond which success or catastrophe occurs. 10. disperse: to drive or send off in various directions; scatter.

English II EA1: Writing About My Cultural Identity p. 46 Scoring Guide What do you need to know to be successful on this assignment? What do you need to be able to do to be successful on this assignment? Understand and apply the term conflict to cultural situations. Write a reflective expository essay using an effective organizational structure and techniques. Examine or convey complex ideas, concepts, and information. Develop a topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient evidence appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. Work through all stages of the writing process. Use varied types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add interest to writing.

Self-Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the United States