Comma Happy
What is the purpose of using a comma before a conjunction in a compound sentence?
The purpose of using a comma before a conjunction is
to connect two
independent clauses
What is the purpose of a semicolon?
The purpose of a semicolon is to connect two independent clauses.
You are reading one of the selections, what should you do AS you read the text?
Annotate as you read. Summarize the passage and define vocabulary words.
Is the following ECR prompt
Informational or Argumentative?
Explain why travelers enjoy using the National Road today?
Informational
What does the acronym FANBOYS
stand for and what punctuation mark is necessary to use with it?
F - ,for
A - ,and
N - ,nor
B - ,but
O - ,or
Y - ,yet
S - ,so
Provide an example of how to use a comma in a series of items in a sentence.
Example:
Use a semicolon(s) to correct the following:
I have an exam tomorrow it will cover independent and dependent variables.
I have an exam tomorrow; it will cover independent and dependent variables.
What should you do as you read each question?
Underline/circle/highlight key words in the question
What should you do as you read each question?
Underline/circle/highlight key words in the question
What are three words that AAAWWUBBIS
stands for?
What punctuation is used with it & where do you put it?
A - After _____,
A - Although _____,
A - As _____,
W - While _____,
W - When _____,
U - Until _____,
B - Because _____,
B - Before _____,
I - If _____,
S - Since _____,
Correctly place commas (if needed) in the following sentence:
"After school we went to the park and played soccer."
"After school, we went to the park and played soccer."
Correct the following sentence using a semicolon:
The tree swayed in the wind it looked like it was dancing.
The tree swayed in the wind; it looked like it was dancing.
You are done with the test, what should you do before submitting it?
Check your work.
Anytime you do anything, you should check your work!
Is the following ECR prompt
Informational or Argumentative?
Explain how acquiring the loft room changes Thea.
Informational
What does R.A.C.E stand for and when is it used?
R- Rewrite the question
A - Answer the question
C - Cite evidence
E - Explain
It is used to write the SCR and the body paragraph of the ECR.
Rewrite the sentence using commas appropriately:
"She liked dancing singing and painting."
"She liked dancing, singing, and painting."
Change the following sentence by using a semicolon.
The seniors want to travel to Florida, but they do not have any money in their class account.
The seniors want to go to Florida this year; however, they do not have any money in their class account.
You will be given a sheet of white paper on test day.
What should you do with it?
Use it to write a ROUGH DRAFT before typing the ECR.
Is the following ECR prompt
Informational or Argumentative?
Explain whether acquiring the loft room changes Thea.
Argumentative
What two sentences are necessary when writing an SCR?
1st sentence - the answer to the question
2nd sentence - evidence from the text
Correctly place commas (if needed) in the following sentence:
I will take my mom to dinner because it is her birthday.
I will take my mom to dinner because it is her birthday.
(The sentence is correct; a comma is not necessary.)
Give an example of using a semicolon to connect two parallel independent clauses.
Example:
What should you do the night before and morning of the STAAR test?
Go to sleep early, eat some breakfast, drink water, arrive to school on time, be confident.
Is the following ECR prompt
Informational or Argumentative?
Explain whether horses are effective communicators.
Argumentative
What is the structure of an ECR (what paragraphs are necessary?
The introduction with a thesis/claim, body paragraph, and conclusion