1. LA: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Handouts: * Grammar #6–Fragments.
Homework: * Grammar #6–Fragments * TAPP 1 [TAPP = Transform A Paragraph into a Paper] From QWs #2 - #8, pick one, copy it onto notebook paper, finish writing it, and and edit it. This is your rough draft. Then type a copy of your rough draft, using Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced Print out two copies at home (or at a public library or office supply store). Your rough draft (should be messy to show your work) AND your final, typed version (error free) must be turned in at the beginning of class on tomorrow Heading is: Your name, date, class, TAPP 01, QW # ____ (and title) Length limit is one typed page Due Wed., September 5, beginning of class * Study Grammar, Lessons #1 - #6, for a unit test on Grammar next Tuesday.
Assignments due: * TAPP 1

2. Then copy this bold print prompt on the top lines:
Starter #1 Take out your comp book. Turn to the first blank page. In the upper right hand corner, write the following:
Wed., Sept. 5, QW #10: A Personal Narrative
Then copy this bold print prompt on the top lines:
Pretend that you are a magazine editor.  You assigned an author to write a personal narrative (true story), but when the story arrived, you were disappointed, and time is limited. So you decide to write your own true story. Think of an experience you have had that others would find interesting. Develop it into a compelling true account, one that others would eagerly want to read.
Remember to use complete sentences—no run-ons and no fragments.

3. Lesson Goal: Learn to identify and correct fragments.
Outcomes: Be able to . . .
Define the term “fragment.”
Explain why a fragment is not an acceptable sentence.
Identify (locate) fragments within any text.
Correct fragments by making them complete sentences.

4. Starter #2: Yesterday we talked about compound sentences.
What is a compound sentence?
There are two correct ways to write a compound sentence.
What are they?
1) Join the two simple sentences with a comma followed by a conjunction:
__simple sentence__, and __simple sentence__.
__simple sentence__, but __simple sentence__.
__simple sentence__, or __simple sentence__.
2) Use a semi-colon [;] to link together the simple sentences:
__simple sentence__; __simple sentence__.

5. Starter #3: What is the definition of a sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
What ingredients are in all sentences?
1) It must have a subject AND a predicate.
2) It begins with a capital letter.
3) It ends with a period, question mark, or an exclamation point.
If a sentence is missing a subject, can it express a complete thought?
If a sentence is missing a predicate, can it express a complete thought?

6. If I hold a China plate in my hand and drop it, what will happen?
Starter #3 continued
Picture this analogy
If I hold a China plate in my hand and drop it, what will happen?
If I pick up one of those broken pieces, what is it called?
A “fragment”
The title of today’s lesson is “Sentence Fragments.”
Are fragments really sentences?
When you think of “fragments,” think of the broken piece of China—it is incomplete. A sentence, on the other hand, is like a whole dish. You would not offer a guest a broken piece of China. Likewise, when we write, we should not offer readers any fragments.
Let’s test your ability to recognize fragments (Grammar #6).