1. Journal Entry #88 Title: Commas and Semicolons
Directions: Write your own sentence using the comma and semicolon rules you have learned thus far. Each number is labeled with the kind of sentence you will compose for each number. You have 8 minutes to complete. Be ready to share.
Appositive – extra information
Listing – items in a list
Intro clause – take information and place it at the end and it still makes sense
Coordinating Conjunction – FANBOYS
Semicolon – joining two complete sentences
Semicolon with a transition – joining two complete sentences with a transition

2. Journal Entry #89 Title: Commas and Semicolons
Examples
Directions: Write your own sentence using the comma and semicolon rules you have learned thus far. Each number is labeled with the kind of sentence you will compose for each number. You have 8 minutes to complete. Be ready to share.
Appositive – Spike, my adorable Chihuahua, broke his leg.
Listing – We are going to the concert, eating dinner, and calling it a night.
Intro clause – Because he was so lonely, I went over and talked to him.
Coordinating Conjunction – I am finally understanding these comma rules, and they are going to help me pass my EOC.
Semicolon – I warned you not to jump on the bed; I knew you were going to fall.
Semicolon with a transition - Karen attended a fancy dinner party; however, the guests were obnoxious.