1. Bell Work
Ms. Holmes – English III

2. Monday, November 14 Commas and Compound Sentences
Use a comma between the main clauses in a compound sentence.
You should use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (and, but or, nor, yet, or for) that joins two main clauses.
Our team played well, but they did not win. The team needs to win next week, or our rivals will be in first place.
The comma may be omitted when two very short main clauses are connected by a coordinating conjunction, unless the comma is needed to avoid confusion.
Leo mowed the grass and Emma trimmed the hedges. (clear)
Leo mowed the grass and the hedges needed trimming. (unclear)
Leo mowed the grass, and the hedges needed trimming. (clear)

3. Tuesday, November 15
Insert commas where necessary in the sentences below. If no commas are needed, write Correct.
1. Einstein was born in Germany and he was a physicist.
2. I know Einstein worried about Nazism for he left Germany when Hitler came to power.
3. Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921 and he became a U.S. citizen in 1940.

4. Wednesday, November 16
Insert commas where necessary in the sentences below. If no commas are needed, write Correct.
1. Albert Einstein dabbled in theoretical physics and then he went on to publish the theory of relativity.
2. His special theory of relativity led to the development of the atom bomb yet Einstein worked devotedly for peace throughout his life.

5. Thursday, November 17
Directions: Rewrite the sentences below inserting commas where necessary.
1. New York has impressive skyscrapers and renowned museums but my town has the best sledding in the world.
2. Be sure to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for you will be dazzled by the Impressionist painting that hang there.

6. Friday, November 18
Free Write
2 paragraphs!
Write legibly!

7. Monday, November 21 Write a story using one of these titles:
The Day the Turkey Came to Dinner
Too Much Food!
What's That in Your Pumpkin Pie?!?
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
No Turkey for Thanksgiving
A Thanksgiving Dream

8. Tuesday, November 22 Write a story using one of these story starters:
I knew something was wrong as soon as I woke up. I just didn't feel right. Then, I looked in the mirror. WHAT? Feathers?!? It was true. I had turned into a turkey two days before Thanksgiving ...
Chuck yawned as the teacher read the story of the first Thanksgiving. He yawned again. Suddenly, he found himself surrounded by people dressed just like those in the book. ...
"Wake up, sleepyhead!" I heard my mother say. "Today, you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner."