Monday/Tuesday
DAY ONE
Commas Review
Read and Think
Rule: Use commas to introduce words, phrases, and clauses.
Examples:
Disappointed, we left the movie before it ended.
Expecting the worst, we liquidated most of our inventory.
If we plan carefully for the grand opening, we can increase our sales.
Now You Try It:
Write two sentences using commas after introducing words, phrases, or clauses.
Thursday/Friday
DAY TWO
Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions
Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction connecting independent clauses
I, cc I. cc=For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Independent clause=subject verb and is a complete thought
Examples:
1. In theory, the dark smoke from the burning oil wells absorbs sunlight,and the surrounding airis heated. I, cc I.
2. It seems that she answered the question easily,but her answer was actually quite complex.
Your Turn
Write two sentences connecting independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Student Examples
Justin and Alexusgot mad at each other, sothey broke up. I, cc I.
The dark vandrove quietly past my house, but thankfully the man driving didn’tsee. I, cc I.
Monday/Tuesday
DAY THREE
Commas Review
Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction connecting independent clauses. Underline your coordinating conjunction.
I, cc I. cc=For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Examples:
1) I did not want to go to class,nor did I want to write that paper.
2) It can be beneficial to register for classes early, yeteach student must wait his or her turn.
Your Turn
Write two sentences connecting independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Underline your coordinating conjunction (cc).
Thursday/Friday
Day Four
Read and Think: Run-Ons
Comma Splice= Two independent clauses joined by a comma
Fused Sentence=Two independent commas joined together with no punctuation
How Do You Fix a Comma Splice or a Fused Sentence?
Make two sentences instead of one: Robert ate worms. Mary dislikes Robert.
Use a semicolon (;). Robert ate worms; Mary dislikes Robert.
Use a subordinating conjunction (because, when, since, although,...). Because Robert ate worms, Mary dislikes Robert.
Use a semicolon plus a conjunctive adverb (therefore, then, however,...). Robert ate worms; therefore, Mary dislikes Robert.
Use a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) – fanboys – after the comma. Robert ate worms, so Mary dislikes Robert.
·Your Turn: Correct the run-ons.
1.Computer programs help us live saner lives, obviously the people who write them should make lots of money.
2.Dubai has built magnificent office towers with luxuries and conveniences, it is considered a great location in which to conduct international business.
3.Brazil has won several world cups championships in soccer, they are always considered a good team.
4.Every wall was smashed to rubble, the only thing left of those houses was the land and the rocks from the rubble.