Fix the Fragment
What is a FRAGMENT?
A fragment is an incomplete thought.
Identify the coordinating conjuction:
I enjoyed the Homecoming Carnival last year, so I plan to attend this year.
I enjoyed the Homecoming Carnival last year, SO I plan to attend this year.
What is a RUN-ON sentence?
A run-on is when two or more sentences run together without proper punctuation.
What is the CLIMAX of the story?
The turning point where the protagonist makes a life-changing decision.
What must a SIMPLE SENTENCE include?
A simple sentence must be a complete thought that includes AT LEAST one subject and one verb
Fix the FRAGMENT
To the store with dad.
I WENT to the store with dad.
Identify the coordinating conjuction:
Vinny blew out the candles and Pauly was infuriated.
Vinny blew out the candles AND Pauly was infuriated.
Fix the RUN-ON (HINT: use a period)
Gary found the old coin in a far corner of the park it was hidden under a bench.
Gary found the old coin in a far corner of the park. It was hidden under a bench.
What is the FALLING ACTION of the story?
The FALLING ACTION is the consequences of the protagonist's decision.
Identify the SIMPLE SUBJECT and PREDICATE in the simple sentence:
The students ate nachos at lunch.
The students ate nachos at lunch.
Fix the FRAGMENT
Even though I didn’t do anything.
I GOT IN TROUBLE even though I didn’t do anything.
Identify the coordinating conjuction:
Jillian wanted curly hair for her school pictures, yet her culring iron did not work.
Jillian wanted curly hair for her school pictures, YET her culring iron did not work.
Fix the RUN-ON (HINT: use the word SO)
The movie we saw was too boring I fell asleep after the first half hour.
The movie we saw was too boring SO I fell asleep after the first half hour.
What is in the EXPOSITION of the story?
The setting (TIME AND PLACE) and characters
Identify the COMPLETE SUBJECT in the simple sentence:
Tom and his brothers play video games after school.
Tom and his brothers play video games after school.
Fix the FRAGMENT
To buy food for dinner.
SHE WENT TO THE STORE to buy food for dinner.
Identify the coordinating conjuction:
You can use your gift certificate for one big purchase, or you can buy a few smaller items.
You can use your gift certificate for one big purchase, OR you can buy a few smaller items.
Fix the RUN-ON (HINT: use the word AND)
We walked to the coffee shop I drank one of the best lattes I’ve ever had.
We walked to the coffee shop AND I drank one of the best lattes I’ve ever had.
What is the RISING ACTION?
The RISING ACTION is the conflict that builds to the climax.
Identify the COMPLETE PREDICATE in the simple sentence:
A large rock fell on my car.
A large rock fell on my car.
Fix the FRAGMENT
Although Tom did his homework for a week.
Although Tom did his homework for a week, HE DID NOT DO WELL ON THE TEST.
Identify the coordinating conjuction:
My kittens, Pumpkin and Oreo, are great pets but sometimes they scratch my little brother and sister.
My kittens, Pumpkin and Oreo, are great pets BUT sometimes they scratch my little brother and sister.
Fix the RUN-ON (HINT: use the word WHEN)
I hurt my hand at the gym I had to stop typing for a few days.
WHEN I hurt my hand at the gym I had to stop typing for a few days.
What is the RESOLUTION of the story?
The RESOLUTION is when the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up.
Identify the COMPLETE SUBJECT and PREDICATE in the simple sentence:
His mother and father gave him a long list of chores before he could ride his bike.
His mother and father gave him a long list of chores before he could ride his bike.