Commas
Although Mason did not feel well he went to school anyway because he wanted to attend band practice.
a. change went to goes
b. add a comma after well
c. change Although to However
d. add a comma after anyway
B. add a comma after well
How many sentences should be in one body paragraph?
As each watermelon grew, it took the shape of the box.
What is the conjunction and is it Coordinating or Subordinating?
As; Subordinating
What is the preposition and the prepositional phrase?
A street sweeper drove slowly down the street.
Preposition: Down
Phrase: the street
This type of paragraph describes why something happens and then the events that happened after that because of that first event.
Cause and effect
Where does the comma go?
Charles will you sign up for the new art class?
Charles, will you sign up for the new art class?
How many paragraphs are you going to write tomorrow for your multi-paragraph essay?
4
I eat blueberries every day, for they contain many important nutrients.
What is the conjunction and is it coordinating or subordinating?
For, Coordinating
What is the preposition and the prepositional phrase?
My bowl on the table contains oatmeal.
Prepostion: on
Phrase: the table
When the paragraph describes an issue and then describes how that issue was resolved
Problem and Solution Structure
Place the comma where it belongs.
I was so excited to hear about this class weren’t you?
I was so excited to hear about this class, weren’t you?
What are the three types of essays?
Narrative, Opinion, Informative
Renee cannot go to school until she is feeling better.
What is the conjunction and is it coordinating or subordinating?
until, subordinating
The house near the highway is filled with ghosts.
Preposition: near
Phrase: the highway
Preposition: with
Phrase: ghosts
Type of paragraph that gives a topic and then describes or gives details about that topic for the entire paragraph
Descriptive
Place the comma where it belongs.
Do you know when the class will begin Lola?
Do you know when the class will begin, Lola?
What do you need to write for a narrative prompt?
A story
Jenna decided to play volleyball, so she wasn’t able to join the swim team.
What is the conjunction and is it coordinating or subordinating?
So, coordinating
Spencer ate his lunch under the tree at the park.
Preposition: under
Phrase: the tree
Preposition: at
Phrase:the park
Type of paragraph structure that describes the events in time order.
Sequential
Place the comma where it belongs.
Are you sure Becky that you don't want potato salad and chips?
Are you sure, Becky, that you don't want potato salad and chips?
In the text it states, "...
I am going to drive to the beach, or I am going to bike to the park.
What is the conjunction and is it coordinating or subordinating?
or, coordinating
What are the objects of the prepositions?
Jessie jumped on the skateboard and fell in front of his friends.
skateboard, front, friends
What are the 6 elements of a paragraph?
1. Topic Sentence
2. Evidence
3. Elaborate
4. Evidence
5. Elaborate
6. Conclusion