Sentences
What a sentence fragment would be missing.
A subject or a predicate.
What does FANBOYS mean?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
First step to any writing assignment
Brainstorming
Purpose of annotation
To show thought
Keep track of characters/setting/plot details
Helps break down the text
Another term for an incomplete sentence.
Dependent clause.
Another term for FANBOYS.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Two things you need to consider when brainstorming.
What you already know & what you need to know about the topic
Why we cannot only highlight or underline.
This does not show thought.
Another term for a complete sentence.
Independent clause.
Another term for AWWUBIS
Subordinating conjunctions
What should you never do when brainstorming?
Cross out or delete/erase your ideas
Defines new or unfamiliar words, notes figurative language, address strange punctuation.
Word Choice
Another term for a sentence that incorrectly links two complete sentences using only a comma.
Comma splice.
When do you use a comma with FANBOYS?
Type of brainstorm that highlights similarities and differences of a topic in a simple graphic organizer.
Venn Diagram
Chunked throughout; focuses on the main idea of each chunk.
Summary
What a sentence must have in order to be considered complete.
A subject, verb OR predicate, complete thought.
*Incorrect if you say BOTH verb & predicate. Must be one or the other. Never both.*
When do you use a comma with subordinating conjunctions?
When subordinating conjunctions begin the sentence, you will need a comma after the dependent clause.
Type of brainstorm that has a main, central idea with smaller details "branching" out.
Tree diagram
Connects or relates the text to something in your personal life, a movie, another book, TV show, song, or gives your personal opinion.
Response