Comma in a series/coordinating adjectives
My cat is not fat ugly and smelly!
My cat is fat, ugly, and smelly!
Name one organizational structure
Name one of the main character's brothers
Darry, Sodapop
I would love to hang out this weekend ___ I am busy with chores.
I would love to hang out this weekend, but I am busy with chores.
True or false:
you can use the comma series rule when you have two or more words, phrases, or clauses
False
The Constitution establishes the legislative executive and judicial branches of government.
The Constitution establishes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
Which organizational structure corresponds to a timeline?
Chronological Organization
What are the names of the two gangs in the novel?
Greasers and the Socials
I received an A on my test _______ my mom let me stay at my friend's house.
I received an A on my test, so my mom let me stay at my friend's house.
True or false:
To separate clauses, phrases, and words that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence
True.
Young sassy Mrs. Berringer likes to get her hair done talk on the phone and visit New York.
Young, sassy Mrs. Berringer likes to get her hair done, talk on the phone, and visit New York.
Which organizational structure would be best to use for the following prompt:
What are some of the effects global warming has had on migration patterns of birds?
Cause and effect
Which side of town (North, South, East, or West) do the socials live on?
West side
I walked the dog ________ then we went home.
I walked the dog, and then we went home.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
The March Hare dipped his watch into his tea, for he was altogether mad.
Correct
Sweet thoughtful Mrs. Paul helps me with my English Math Science and History homework.
Sweet, thoughtful Mrs. Paul helps me with my English, Math, Science, and History homework.
What organizational structure would be good to use with the following prompt?
Prior to the French Revolution, what events built animosity between the people and the monarchy?
Chronological Organization
What actor does the main character say they want to be like at the beginning of the story?
Paul Newman
I don't expect students to be rude ____ do I expect to be disobeyed.
I don't expect students to be rude, nor do I expect to be disobeyed.
Hey can you please be quiet?
Hey, can you please be quiet?
The prosecutor argued that the defendant who was at the scene of the crime had a strong revenge motive and had access to the murder weapon was guilty of homicide.
The prosecutor argued that the defendant, who was at the scene of the crime, had a strong revenge motive, and had access to the murder weapon, was guilty of homicide.
Name all 4 organizational structures we have learned and draw the image that correlates to each one.
Descriptive (stick figure/person)
Chronological (Timeline)
Compare and contrast (Venn diagram)
Cause and effect (T-chart)
What are two things the socs do for fun/get in trouble for?
What are two things the greasers do for fun/get in trouble for?
steal things, drive old suped-up cars/drive old cars, hold up/rob gas stations, have gang fights/fight
The student explained her question_____ the instructor still didn't seem to understand. He didn't know whether the teacher understood him _____ didn't correctly hear him
The student explained her question, yet the instructor still didn't seem to understand.
He didn't know whether the teacher understood him or didn't correctly hear him