2. The most common way to use a semicolon:
Independent Clause
Basically, a simple sentence
The UPS man rode down my street today.
He had big hairy knuckles.
Connect two independent clauses

3. The most common way to use a semicolon:
Independent Clause
Basically, a simple sentence
The UPS man rode down my street today.
He had big hairy knuckles.
SEMICOLON!
The UPS man rode down my street today; he had big hairy knuckles.
Connect two independent clauses

4. When to use a semicolon?
When you want to show that the two sentences have a very close relationship.

5. Edible cutlery is fairly new; it was started on the crowd-funding website, kickstarter.

6. Fun Facts about “Bakeys” cutlery:
You don’t have to eat it if you don’t want to; it will decompose if you throw it on the ground.
Technically, the spoons are healthy for you; each spoon contains nutrients like fiber, iron, calcium, and protein.
The spoons are really cheap; for $4 USD you can get a pack of 100.

7. The spoons come in different flavors
The spoons come in different flavors. I would be interested in trying a savory spoon; it reminds me of eating meat.

8. Time to use a semicolon!
Create a semi colon sentence that connects two clauses.
Your sentence should be about the gorilla waving.