1. Common Writing Errors

2. Commonly Confused Words
Affect/Effect Loose/lose Choose/chose You’re/your Look these words up and define them. What are the differences between these words?

3. Text Speech
Text speech does not belong in academic writing (writing we do for school, work, or formal and official purposes.)
You not U
No hashtags
No emojis
Do not overuse exclamation points.
Capitalize the word “I”
Avoid contractions (don’t, can’t, shouldn’t)

4. Sentence Mistakes Run on sentences. Comma splice
A sentence ends after a subject, verb, and a complete thought. Do not allow more than one thought into a sentence. This is a run-on.
Dan went to the store he is my manager.
Comma splice
Separating sentences with commas.
Sarah and I are best friends, we do everything together.

5. Proofread your Work!
There were many examples of leaving words out of a sentence, words spelled incorrectly, words repeated, and letters inverted. Have a parent or friends look over your work before you turn it in. Projects turned in for a grade should be a sample of your BEST work. If you need additional help, come see me about tutoring.

6. Practice: Correct these mistakes!
If you mistreat me, it will not effect my attitude.
If u want to go swimming, bring ur swimsuit.
This will be the last chance to go swimming it is starting to get colder.
I am going to jump off the diving board : )
Jeff actually flipped off the diving board!!!!!!!!!
I had so much fun, I don’t want to go to school tomorrow.
Hold on to your money, or you may loose it.
When are we going to go go swimming again?
Sally said i could go next weekend. #readytogo
Your a great friend.