Due Tues., 2/26
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Blogwork: Commas
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Due Wed., 2/27
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No HW. Great job on your Anne scenes!
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Due Thurs., 2/28
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RD Tri. #2 Self-Eval. Letters
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Due Fri., 3/1
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FD Tri. #2 Self-Eval. Letters
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Comma Work
Due: Tuesday, 2/26
- In JE #51/left, rewrite the sentences below (1-20).
- IN COLOR, add commas where needed and leave out any unnecessary commas.
- Comma rules and examples are listed below the sentences.
Comma Rules
Rule
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Example
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compound sentence
(comma before
FANBOYS, which is joining the two independent clauses)
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Zelda chased Egore, but he got away.
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series
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Frogs, lizards, and
toads make excellent pets.
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introductory
elements
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Yes, I love
school
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complex sentence
(when independent clause comes first)
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Although I love
school, summer is pretty darn fun.
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interrupters
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My aunt, however,
loves to bake.
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nouns of direct
address
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Call me, Zelda,
if you want to have lunch.
Zelda, call me
if you want to have lunch.
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appositives
(a noun or phrase that identifies the thing preceding it)
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Confucius, a Chinese
philosopher, lived about 500 B.C.
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