1. Simple Sentences! S

2. Standard
ELACC8L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma)

3. A simple sentence is made from 1 independent clause
1 Ind. Cl. + 0 Dep. Cl. =Simple
Examples:
Ex. The birds in the tree sang happily.
Ex. Several squirrels played chase on the telephone line.

4. A Dependent Clause by Itself is NOT a Simple Sentence. It is a Fragment
Examples
Because it rained….
Since it was warm outside…
After we went on the picnic…

5. Simple Sentences Can be Interrogatives
Examples:
Did we have any homework?
Have you studied for the test?
Even though it’s a question, it’s still considered a sentence.

6. Myth: Simple sentences are short
TRUTH: They can be short: Birds chirp. They can be long: Andrea put her apple juice and her sandwich on the second shelf in the mini refrigerator in the game room.

7. Myth: Simple Sentences cannot have commas.
Truth: There are all kinds of circumstances under which a simple sentence can have commas. Ex. Spike, my pet dog, loves to fetch sticks. Ex. Soaring proudly, the eagle crossed the sky.

8. Simple Sentences Might Have Compound Parts
Compound subjects= more than one subject.
A simple sentence may have lots of subjects.  
Examples:
1. Billy and Sara made sandwiches.
2. The chicken, the dog, and the cow all chased each other.

9. Compound Predicates
Compound Predicate=more than one verb Examples 1. Marsha went to the store and bought some groceries for her mother. 2. Sam opened the fridge, took out the ice cream, and made a sundae. They can’t be divided, so they are still SIMPLE

10. Punctuation Rules…
Simple sentences often need commas….. 1. when you have a list of 3 or more/3 or more items in a series. Ex. I bought ice cream, chocolate syrup, and sprinkles!

11. Use Punctuation…
2. when you are listing 3 or more compound predicates or other multiword elements (compound subjects, compound predicates, prep. phrases) Ex. Henry took an axe, went into the forest, and chopped firewood.

12. Use Punctuation…
3. When you have an appositive Examples 1. Luke, my best friend, is on my baseball team. 2. Sarah, Amy’s sister, is going to shop with us.

13. Use Punctuation…
4. When you have an introductory element or introductory phrase
Examples:
The next morning, Sam got up early to study.
In the evenings, I like to go on walks.

14. Use Punctuation…
5. When you have a transition. Examples: 1. First, I would like to have lunch. 2. We will have lunch. After that, we will take a walk. 3.I want to go to the movies; however, nothing good is playing.

15. Direct Addresses…