The Big Picture The next interim is March 28, 2011! That’s 13 school days away-which means we...

The Big Picture

The next interim is March 28, 2011!

That’s 13 school days away-which means we only have 6 A days to get ready!

Learning these 2 skills will help you improve your score on the next interim

Goal: English.COP.-Provide appropriate

punctuation in straightforward situations

ALL: will be able to recognize and write the following punctuation symbols

. ! ? , : ; - ()

Most: will know the purpose of each punctuation mark (i.e. when to use/not use the tool)

Some: will be able to incorporate the marks individually into their own writing

A Few: will be able to properly incorporate multiple marks at time into their own writing

Phonetic Punctuation

Please enjoy the clip!

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Life without Punctuation

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Life without Punctuation

If we did not have punctuation in life, then everything would just run together like this. It would be hard for people to know what was meant. Can you put the punctuation into this blurb?

Punctuation=Road signs

Just like drivers need road signs to guide them, writers need

punctuation to guide them too!

Ending Punctuation

There are 3 punctuation marks to let someone know that a complete thought has come to an end:

. Period= is used when a declarative statement has been made

! Exclamation point=is used for emphasis, usually to show surprise or some strong emotion

? Question mark=is used at the end of a direct question

Punctuation for sentences

COMMA ,

COLON :

SEMI-COLON ;

DASH –

PARENTHESES ( )

COMMA ,

REMEMBER THE 5 COMMA RULES?

Comma #1—commas between items in a list

Comma #2—comma & conjunction to join 2 sentences

Comma #3—comma after intro clauses

Comma #4—commas to set-off interrupting phrases or unnecessary information

Comma #5—commas between adjectives if you can put the word ‘and’ or ‘or’ between them

Colons :

Can you think of instances where you have seen this symbol?

Colons

You probably have seen colons used in these places:

Subtitles of books, articles, chapters, etc

The title of the book is Michael Jordan: Basketball Superman

Expressions of time

School is over at 2:35 p.m.

Literary references

John 3:16

Ratios

The bill passed 3:1

Dialouge in a play or script

Gatsby: I love herNick: Dude she’s married!

Colons

Colons signal that something is coming up and you need to pay attention.

Colons

When writing you can use a colon to say “here comes an example” or “here’s what I am talking about”

Ex:

There’s one thing that I love more than anything else in the world: my sophomore students.

There’s only one sport for me: soccer.

Colons

When writing a list with the following phrases: these are, there are, the following, such as, or these things, a colon is needed.

Ex:

These are the ingredients: flour, milk, eggs, and butter.

I want to travel to the following cities: New York, DC, Boston, and Atlanta.

Colons Do NOT capitalize the first word after a

colon if it is NOT a sentence

Ex: WRONG

These are the ingredients: Apples, sugar, onions, and olives.

Ex: RIGHT

I’m sure you know the old saying about apples: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Ready to Practice?

As a class we will place colons into the

following sentences when appropriate.

Remember to use your notes as a guide.

“We Do” Colons

1. Mary disliked visiting Gordon's father she disapproved of his habits and his brutish behavior.

2. 2. Mary disliked her father-in-law he smoked, he bragged, he belched, and he scratched his belly.

3. A management student should study the following courses Human Resource Management, Finance, Accounting, and Organizational Behavior

“We Do” Colons Answers

1. Mary disliked visiting Gordon's father: she disapproved of his habits and his brutish behavior.

2. 2. Mary disliked her father-in-law: he smoked, he bragged, he belched, and he scratched his belly.

3. A management student should study the following courses: human Resource Management, Finance, Accounting, and Organizational Behavior

“You 2 Do”

1. Which of these is correct?

a) The potion contained: fruit, biscuits and glue. b) The potion contained fruit, biscuits and

glue. c) The potion: contained fruit, biscuits and

glue.

. There is no need for a colon here.

“You 2 Do”

2. Which of these is correct?

a) You have only one choice: Leave now while you can.

b) You have only one choice leave now while you can.

c) You have only one choice. Leave now while you can.

Correct. A colon works well here.

“You 2 Do”

3. Which of these is correct?

a) I can see only one thing: the old lighthouse.

b) I can see only one thing the old lighthouse.

c) I can see: only one thing the old lighthouse.

Correct. The phrase before the colon makes sense on its own.

“You 2 Do”

4. Which of these is correct?

a) In the bag were: scissors, a hairbrush and her address book.

b) In the bag were the following: scissors, a hairbrush and her address book.

c) In the bag there were: scissors, a hairbrush and her address book.

Correct. The phrase before the colon makse sense on its own.

“You 2 Do”

5. Which of these is correct?

a) Mankind has only one choice left stop burning fossil fuel.

b) Mankind has only one choice left, stop burning fossil fuel.

c) Mankind has only one choice left: stop burning fossil fuel

.Correct. What comes before the colon makes sense on its own.

Exit Slip

At this time students should complete an exit slip on Colons

Semicolon ;

Semi-Colons are one of the most useful punctuation tools,

but the least used!

Many people are intimidated by semicolons;

they shouldn’t!

See, wasn’t that easy?

Semicolon

If a comma is a yellow light and a period is a red light, the semicolon is a flashing red light-one of those lights you drive through after a brief pause

SemicolonThere are 3 rules to guide your

semicolon usage:

1. to separate items in a list when there’s already a comma in one or more of the items

2. to separate closely related clauses when there is no conjunction

3. to show a relationship between sentences that have words like however (conjunctive adverbs)

SemicolonTake a look at the following sentence.

We saw Shay, captain of the basketball team, Tyrone, captain of the tennis team, Nick, captain of the chess club, and Danielle, captain of the volleyball team.

Too many commas make this a confusing sentence to read...semicolons would transform the sentence into this:

We saw Shay, captain of the basketball team; Tyrone, captain of the tennis team; Nick, captain of the chess club; and Danielle, captain of the volleyball team.

What rule is being applied here?

SemicolonTake a look at the following sentence.

Mr. Jones’ toupee flew off his head. It sailed into the distance.

These sentences are closely related to each other. Let’s join them without a conjunction.

. Mr. Jones’ toupee flew off his head; it sailed into the distance.

What rule is being applied here?

SemicolonTake a look at the following sentence.

I bet you thought you wouldn’t have to learn another semicolon rule, however, you were wrong.

There are two complete sentences and a conjunctive adverb in the above sentence. A comma is not good enough in this instance.

I bet you thought you wouldn’t have to learn another semicolon rule; however, you were wrong.

What rule is being applied here?

Semicolon

We’ve learned about conjunctive adverbs, but here are a few examples to refresh your minds!

also otherwise therefore

besides meanwhile in addition

indeed finally nevertheless

consequently certainly in fact

Semicolon Review

Directions: Determine where the semicolon belongs in the following sentences.

1.It is raining outside I will bring my umbrella with me.

Answer: It is raining outside; I will bring my umbrella with me.

Semicolon Review 2. Julius likes books about baseball,

planes, and bagels Chivonte likes books about antique cars, blimps, and rare fish and Kristal likes books about horses, dolls, and military jets.

Answer: Julius likes books about baseball, planes, and bagels; Chivonte likes books about antique cars, blimps, and rare fish; and Kristal likes books about horses, dolls, and military jets.

Parentheses ( )

What is a parenthetical expression?

It is by-the-way information (inserted in

the middle of a sentence, like this) that isn’t

absolutely necessary.

Parentheses

The WHEN of parentheses is easy, but the HOW is a bit tricky!

For example:Wrong:When I’m hungry (like now,) all I can think

about is food.Right:When I’m hungry (like now), all I can think

about is food.

Parentheses

Another example:Wrong:Don’t pay attention to Sam. (He doesn’t know

what he’s talking about). Pay attention to me.

Right:Don’t pay attention to Sam. (He doesn’t know

what he’s talking about.) Pay attention to me.

*If a complete sentence falls inside the parentheses, put the period inside.

Parentheses Review

Directions: find the unessential information and place parentheses and appropriate punctuation.

1.I’m angry really angry about your going to the movie without me.

Answer:I’m angry (really angry!) about your going

to the movie without me.

Parentheses Review

Directions: find the unessential information and place parentheses and appropriate punctuation.

2. Mr. Lindsay thinks he won the lottery fat chance.

Answer:Mr. Lindsay thinks he won the lottery (fat

chance).

Independent Practice

Using your grammar text, Painless Grammar (the

blue book) complete the Brain Tickler on pg 103.

The Dash

The dash is probably even more overused these days than the exclamation point and I admit to being an offender myself (there I go again).

The dash is like a detour; it interrupts the sentence and inserts another thought.

The Dash --

Use a dash to link two parts of a sentence

OkayAlways buckle your seat belt because it’s

the law.

StrongerAlways buckle your seat belt—it’s the law.

The Dash --

Use a pair of dashes to emphasize by-the-way information

OkayMy grandmother bought me a puppy (an

adorable bulldog!) for my birthday

Also okayMy grandmother bought me a puppy-an

adorable bulldog!-for my birthday

The Dash --

Use a dash to set off a long description of who or what the subject is

RightI love Boston, a small but internationally

famous city with many contributions to our country’s history.

BetterI love Boston--a small but internationally

famous city with many contributions to our country’s history.

The Dash --

Use a dash to change topic or structure

Ex: This is very important – are you listening to me?

Use a dash if the information that follows is surprising and unexpected.

Ex: We went shopping in Hollywood – and met Tom Hanks.

Use dashes in a dialog to show hesitation.

Ex: I--I—I don’t know.

The Dash

Remember a dash…

Can replace a colonEx:

It was what Dorian dreaded most: teacher time OR

It was what Dorian dreaded most---teacher time

Can replace parentheses

Ex:

Her new shoes had loads of style (they were Louis Vuitton) but not much arch support. OR

Her new shoes had loads of style--they were Louis Vuitton--but not much arch support.

The Dash--

Avoid OVERUSING Dashes!

No more than one or two dashes per paragraph

should be used.

The HyphenThe cousin to the dash!

A hyphen is most commonly used to divide or join words.

Ex: mother-in-law

Two-thirds well-known

Also create new words like:

Great-grandfather or half-baked

Let’s Practice

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Now in Groups!

In 4-5 small groups, you all will receive cut out pieces of a sentence. Each groups will

additionally receive a recently learned punctuation marks as well (colon,

semicolon, parentheses, or dash). Your task will be to put the sentence together and

insert the appropriate punctuation.

You will have 15 minutes to complete this activity-Good Luck!