2. Comma rule #1: Commas in a Series or List
Use a comma to set off the elements of a series (three or more things), including the last two.
My favorite uses of the Internet are sending , surfing the Web, and using chat rooms.
You may have learned that this comma is not necessary.
Sometimes, however, the last two items in your series misinterpreted if you don’t use the Oxford Comma.

5. Another reason why you should use the Oxford Comma!

9. Take a look at the tab labeled COMMA RULES.

10. On the top flap of your COMMA RULES section, please create an original example.

11. Comma Rule #2 (After introductory clause/phrase)
Put a comma after an introductory (dependent) clause at the beginning of a sentence.
What is a dependent clause?
A phrase that has a subject and verb but isn’t a sentence because it begins with a hanging word
What is a hanging word?

12. Rule #2 cont…
Hanging
Since
Although
Because
Before
After If
When
Etc.
Hint: Cover up the hanging word, and it should make sense up to the comma.

13. After I left the school, I went home.
Comma Rule #2 cont.
Put a comma after an introductory (dependent) clause at the beginning of a sentence.
Cover up the hanging word. The sentence should make sense up to the comma.
Because they were anxious about the upcoming winter, settlers began to bicker among themselves about supplies.
After they made it through the winter of 1944, nearly half the settlers died of starvation or exposure.
After I left the school, I went home.

16. On the top flap of your COMMA RULES section, please create an original example.

17. Comma Rule #3 (Appositives) Commas are used to explain who or what a noun is
Dr. Sevilla, who is a multi-awarded scientist, has been a Dean in the college of Science.
His pet project, which is about stem cells, will be presented in a research congress.
Jogging, which is a strenuous exercise, is only for the fit.
Macaroni and cheese, which is delicious, is on the menu for tonight.

18. Appositive at the end of a sentence
Our family enjoyed our week at our favorite vacation spot, Hawaii.
In the evening we chat with our neighbors in our front yard, the prettiest on the block.

21. Still need more help?
My mother’s favorite dessert Choco Flan is going to be featured at the restaurant.
She liked to cause problems most of the time and often got in trouble.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa one of the most curious buildings in the world is featured in the magazine.

22. On the top flap of your COMMA RULES section, please create an original example.

23. Comma Rule #4 (Before Coordinating Conjunctions)
Comma Rule #4: Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses. FANBOYS
I like to go shopping at the mall , and I like to eat at The Cheesecake Factory while I’m there.

24. Comma Before Coordinating Rule #4
Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate two independent clauses.
The public seems eager for some kind of gun control legislation, but congress is obviously too timid to do something about it.
The public seems eager for some kind of gun control legislation, but too timid to do something about it.

25. To comma or not to comma
English is a difficult subject but I think I can manage to do well if I pay attention.
English is a difficult subject but must be done to graduate from high school.

26. To comma or not to comma…

29. On the top flap of your COMMA RULES section, please create an original example.

30. Let’s practice placing and identify comma rules before I quiz you.

34. Semi-colons, hyphens, and dashes
Name
Rule
Example
1. Semicolons
Use a semicolon to combine two sentences that are closely related in meaning. You may also use a semicolon to continue a thought.
The students needed a binder; they also needed a set of dividers.
I like to cook; however, I’ve never really thought about making it a career.
2. Hyphens
Use a hyphen to join two words or parts of words together to avoid confusion. The words must “need” each other to make sense. 
I am concerned about his well-being.
She hand-picked those tomatoes from her garden.
3. Dashes
Use a dash to add parenthetical statements or comments.
You may think she is a liar - she isn't.
She might come to the party - you never know.

37. Hyphens vs dashes The building was run-down and needed renovation.
The technology in the building is now up-to-date.
My sister-in-law opened a brand new business this year.
There were life-like dolls on the shelves of her home.
When the car was finally delivered—nearly three months after it was ordered— she decided she no longer wanted it.
Upon discovering the errors—all 124 of them—the publisher immediately recalled the books.
After months of deliberation, the jurors reached a unanimous verdict—guilty.
The white sand, the warm water, the sparkling sun—this is what brought them to Hawaii.

38. Semi-colons, hyphens, and dashes
Name
My Examples
1. Semicolons
2. Hyphens
3. Dashes

39. Apostrophes

40. Apostrophes

41. Take out the Apostrophe Practice Handout.

42. Take out the Apostrophe Practice Handout.

43. Take out the Apostrophe Practice Handout.

45. Quotes and Underlining

46. Quotes and Underlining

47. Sentence Structure

48. Sentence Structure Continued

49. Sentence Structure

50. Capitalization

51. Capitalization

52. Capitalization

53. Commonly Confused Words

54. Commonly Confused Words

55. Commonly Confused Words