Fragments
What is a fragment?
The first rule of using a semicolon
Each sentence on both sides of the semicolon is a complete sentence, and they are related.
A preposition shows _____________ position in time, a place, or direction.
a noun or pronoun
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stands for what?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
These three things make up a complete sentence
a subject/noun, verb, and a complete thought (or object)
EX: Winter break is coming soon, and we cannot wait for time to relax, or work, or just sleep.
Sentence or fragment? Wet, muddy boots, too dirty to save.
Fragment
The second rule of using a semicolon.
Do not use a FANBOY and a semicolon
List 5 prepositions
group responses
This F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. word connects two ideas that go together.
They traveled all day, _____ they were exhausted by evening.
AND
This comes at the beginning of a sentence.
What is the a fragment in this sentence?
Simba’s fear began to surface as he considered going back home. The wildebeests, the fall, the guilt.
The wildebeests, the fall, the guilt.
The last rule when using semicolons.
Do not capitalize the first word after the semicolon**
How many prepositions are in this this phrase?
The holiday break is coming in one week, so we must be ready to work hard in each class before time runs out.
~in one week ~ before time
~in each class
This F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. word connects two ideas that go against each other. (2 choices)
The car was old, ____ surprisingly fast. or
They rushed to the hospital, ___ they were too late.
Yet or But
This is used at the end of a complete sentence.
a period, a question mark, or an exclamation mark.
Create your own sentence(s) with a fragment.
Group response.
It is a proper noun or the word "I".
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This F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. word connects a problem with a result.
I was feeling hungry, ___ I made myself a sandwich.
Types of words that are always capitalized?
List 2
Proper Nouns
"I"
We use fragments to...
~To highlight or lift up a specific word or phrase for the reader to consider.
~To signal to the reader that this is important.
~To create a staccato effect in the pace or flow of the writing.
~To create a more conversational tone or to add in sounds, exclamations, etc. into text.
Create a sentence using a semicolon
Group Response
Create a sentence using at least 2 prepositional phrases.
Use this to help get started: "The boat floated."
Group responses:
...the boat floated...
Create a sentence using a FANBOY correctly
Group response
Create a complete sentence about the winter break.
Group response