2. Semicolon Rule #1 Use a semicolon between independent clauses that are closely related in thought and that are not joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) ▫Everyone else in my family excels in a particular sport; I seem to be the only exception. ▫The river is rising rapidly; and it is expected to crest by noon.

3. Semicolon Rule #2 Use a semicolon between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb or a transitional expression. ▫Elsa is planning to become an engineer; however, she is also interested in graphic design. ▫Only two people registered for the pottery lesson, as a result, the class was cancelled. Commonly Used Conjunctive Adverbs AccordinglyFurthermoreMeanwhileOtherwise AlsoHoweverMoreoverStill BesidesIndeedNeverthelessThen ConsequentlyInsteadNextTherefore

4. Semicolon Rule #3 You may need to use a semicolon (rather than a comma) before a coordinating conjunction to join independent clauses that contain commas. ▫Belle sat with Ariel, Tarzan, and me, and Sneezy sat with Gaston, Tiana, and Hercules. ▫Belle sat with Ariel, Tarzan, and me; and Sneezy sat with Gaston, Tiana, and Hercules.

5. Semicolon Rule #4 Use a semicolon between items in a series if the items contain commas. ▫In 2000, the three largest metropolitan areas in the United States were New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, and Chicago, Illinois. ▫In 2000, the three largest metropolitan areas in the United States were New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; and Chicago, Illinois.

6. Semicolon Usage - Practice 1.Valley; 2.Years; 3.Carving; 4.Life; 5.Valley; 6.Distinctive; 7.Craftsmanship; 8.Cholula; 9.Peoples; 10.Conquest;

7. Semicolon Usage Homework #1 1.Reputation; 2.II; 3.Home; 4.Britain; 5.Rain; 6.Americans; 7.Japan; 8.Dinner; 9.Mammal; 10.Shakes;

8. When you finish your classwork, turn it in. Pick up a copy of the “Farewell to Baseball” speech by Lou Gehrig and begin reading it and answering the questions on the back. You may write on the handout.

9. Semicolon Usage Classwork #1 1.Fundraising; services; 2.C 3.C 4.25; 26; 5.Massachusetts; California; 6.Trombone; saxophone; 7.But; 8.Fountains; 9.C 10.Republic; Hungary; Romania;

10. Semicolon Usage Homework #2 1.Saturday; week; 2.Now; 3.Beggars; 4.Delight; recipe; 5.Fund; 6.Pines; 7.Act; 8.Nearby; Chicago; 9.Grade; 10.Band;

11. Semicolon Usage Classwork #2 1.Sound; 2.C 3.Bow; pick; 4.Saxophone; 5.Pitch; 6.Pitch; 7.Instruments; 8.Years; 9.Music; 10.England; Mexico; Massachusetts

12. Semicolon Usage Homework #3 1.C 2.Theater; 3.Tennis; 4.C 5.Hockey; 6.Book; play; 7.C 8.There; 9.Picnic; 10.C