1. Learning Goal: As a result of this lesson, you will be able to identify and correct stringy sentences. Agenda: Fill out assignment books Check homework packet page 76 Discuss learning goal Power point lesson on stringy sentences Exercise Review A HOMEWORK: English packet page 78 & 80-due Friday, 9-9

2. What is a stringy sentence? Mrs. Hudec was teaching a math lesson, and she was talking really fast, and I didn’t really understand what she was trying to tell us. Good use of examples. Strengths: Areas for improvement: Avoid stringy sentences. Clear organization. What is a stringy sentence?

3. A stringy sentence is many ideas strung together with the word and. Seahorses are actually fish, and they have fins and gills, and some are partly transparent, and you may not be able to see them in an aquarium. Examples Stringy sentences ramble on and on. What is a stringy sentence?

4. Seahorses are actually fish they have fins and gills. Some seahorses are partly transparent, you might not see them in an aquarium. Where are the complete sentences in the examples below? What is a stringy sentence?

5. [End of Section] Identify the following items as correct sentences (S) or stringy (ST). Be prepared to explain your answers. ___ 1.I feed the gerbils, and Kerry takes care of the fish, and Matthew walks the monkey. ___ 2.The crab hurried into the water because it had seen a large bird nearby. ___ 3.Coach Mendez runs difficult practices, and her teams usually win their games. On Your Own What is a run-on sentence?

6. Identify the following items as correct sentences (S) or stringy (ST). Be prepared to explain your answers. ___ 1.I feed the gerbils, and Kerry takes care of the fish, and Matthew walks the monkey. ___ 2.The crab hurried into the water because it had seen a large bird nearby. ___ 3.Coach Mendez runs difficult practices, and her teams usually win their games. ST Answers S S What is a stringy sentence?

7. How to fix a stringy sentence To fix a stringy sentence, you need to: Cut it apart.

8. Seahorses are actually fish, and they have fins and gills, and some are partly transparent, and you may not be able to see them in an aquarium. Seahorses are actually fish. They have fins and gills. Some are partly transparent, and you may not be able to see them in an aquarium.

9. Your Turn Date Stringy Sentences Exercise Review A Page 434 Exercise Review A Write C if the group of words is a correct sentence. If the sentence is a run-on, fragment, or stringy sentence revise the group of words to make it clear and complete.

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