1. Conjunction Function! A conjunction is a word that joins together words, phrases, or parts of sentences. They are the glue of the sentence – they stick things together. The most- used conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, & yet. – FANBOY! Conjunctions can join words together, like in this sentence: - I'd like five peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, please. Conjunctions can also join phrases together, like in this sentence: - Do want to go down the hill or up the mountain? Conjunctions also join two whole sentences together, as shown here: - I ran as quickly as I could, but the ice cream melted before I got home.

2. Correcting Run-on Sentences with Conjunctions! A run-on sentence is where more than one sentence has been run together without the right punctuation or wording. An example of a run-on sentence might look like this: Jenna was extremely tired she had so much to do before her flight to the Caribbean. Jenna was extremely tired she had so much to do before her flight to the Caribbean. One way to correct a run-on is by adding a comma and a conjunction to glue the two sentences together correctly: Jenna was extremely tired, but she had so much to do before her flight to the Caribbean. Jenna was extremely tired, but she had so much to do before her flight to the Caribbean. Jenna was extremely tired, yet she had so much to do before her flight to the Caribbean. Jenna was extremely tired, yet she had so much to do before her flight to the Caribbean.

3. Interjections Have Feelings Too! Interjections are words or phrases that express emotion, gives a command, or fills a silence. It can stand alone because it’s a strong interjection. However, if it’s milder, it will become part of a sentence. Strong Interjection: WooHoo! I made an A on that test! Mild Interjection: Aww, look at that cute kitten.

4. Let’s create a list of interjections! Hurray No Well Dangit Oh