USING ENDMARKS 1. Independent Clause COMMA and FANBOYS +Independent Clause
2. a. Series b. Coordinate adjectives c. Avoid misreading
USING COMMAS 1-2 Write a compound sentence about two subjects / events. Name three items / hobbies that you like. Describe a person / an object using coordinate adjectives. Give an example of an awkward sentence (without a comma). Use a pair of commas to indicate a nonessential element in a sentence.
A. Appositive Phrase B. Prepositional Phrase, Adjective, Adverb Clauses C. Direct address D. Words well, yes, no, and why E. Parenthetical expressions
Do not use a comma a pair of commas if the phrase or clause is an essential element.
USING COMMAS 3 Use a comma after introductory phrases.
USING COMMAS 4
Where are the commas? Remember tomorrow is the deadline for filing your tax return. Remember, Look weve been through all of this before. Look, Ralph will stay if possible with his brother in Darmon. ,if possible, Dencels store had three good reasons nevertheless for going bankrupt. ,nevertheless, The Lakers and the Spurs for example acquired new managers. ,for example, You should wear a helmet Erica when you ride your motorcycle. , Erica, Will you get off my foot please? , please Yes I am handsome Yes, Use commas to separate the parts of dates and addresses within sentences.
Use a comma after the last part if it does not end the sentence. (Do not use a comma between the month and the day or between the state and the ZIP code.)
The first American space probe to reach the moon was launched April 23, 1962, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Tan family moved to 815 East Driftwood Drive, Quezon City, Philippines 8150.
USING COMMAS 5 Use a comma after the salutation of a friendly letter.
Dear Aunt Elizabeth, Dear Alyssa,
Use a comma after the closing of all letters.
With love, Yours truly,
USING COMMAS 6 Using Commas Let us answer Exercise A. Write the letter of the misspelled word. 1. A. receipt B. concieve C. transceiver 2. A. believe B. achievement C. leiutenant SEATWORK. Write the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of the appropriate word that completes the sentence. 3. The ______ teachers decision is firm and final. A. ludicrous B. irreverent C. inflexible 4. The car _____ fast because the passenger woke up late. A. accelerated B. alleged C. tangible 5. The child was ____ because of a serious problem. A. sullen B. alleged C. ludicrous 6. China is also known as the Red Giant
7. Pick up the pieces of paper on the floor SEATWORK. Identify the kind of sentence, then write the correct end mark to be used in the sentence.
8. William Shakespeare a world-renowned writer published excellent plays. 9. The man who knows how to plan will never fail. 10. Although the student experienced difficulties he passed the test. Write N if the italicized words is nonessential element (where comma is needed) and E if it is essential.
11. Via and Nicole went to the Main office and they submitted A B the reply slips and some forms to Ms. Ciron. C D 12. Pets like dogs, cats, mice, rabbit and turtle are not allowed in A B C school. D
SEATWORK. Write the letter of the underlined part of the sentence that contains an error in end marks and comma usage in the friendly letter.
13. After drinking my cousin Katrina distributed the cookies that A B C she baked. D 14. Dear Anna: I would like to tell you a very important news that A B C happened last week. D 15. The Simpsons lived at 223 Lapu-Lapu Street, Delta, Quezon A B City, Philippines, 1345. C D
SEATWORK. Write the letter of the underlined part of the sentence that contains an error in end marks and comma usage in the friendly letter.
16. His eyes were long white eyebrows almost as white as percoon petals is an example of ____. A. metaphor B. hyperbole C. simile 17. What did Uncle Andrew used in his second will? A. permanent ink B. liquid paper C. invisible ink 18. What is being valued in the story The Case of the Missing Will? A. obedience B. education C. loyalty 19. What does the title Another April symbolize? A. death B. life C. love 20. What is the perfect description of the Old Woman of the roads? A. rich B. homeless C. handsome SEATWORK. Write the letter of the correct answer.
About the Author Why should we know the biography of the author of The Little Prince? Tell me something about Antoine Antoine Jean- Baptiste Marie Roger de Saint- Exupry (his name in full, believe it or not) lived from June 29, 1900 July 31, 1944. He was born in Lyons, France from an aristocratic family. His interest in flying was made apparent early on in his life. Once as a small child after attaching wings to a bicycle he shouted joyously, When I fly away on my new machine, the whole crowd will shout, long live Antoine de Saint- Exupry. In a sense he was right for he later became a famous aviator. His career in aviation is what gave him inspiration to begin a career in writing, which he is also famous for. He left permanent wounds in the hearts of those who saw him smile, even once.
The Castle of Saint-Maurice de Rmens -Antoines mother brought him and his four siblings here a few years after their father died of a stroke in 1904. -Perhaps it was the childhood years Antoine spent at this castle that gave him the ability to hold onto his boyhood innocence, even as an adult. Marie-Madeline, Gabrielle, Franois, Antoine, Simone Antoines Education - This transition, after being home schooled for most of his childhood, turned out to be a difficult one for him. - He was classified as an untidy, daydreaming student with an utter lack of concentration. - Then he travels to Paris to study to join the Naval Academy in hopes of pursuing his dream of flying. - Soon after he began his training to fly and at the young age of 26 he fulfilled a life long dream, when became a pilot. - This setting of a desert is used as the background for his books. I never loved my house more than when I lived in the desert. Aviation Antoines Various Careers Magazine Writer
Lecturer Publicity Agent Foreign Correspondent Tile Manufacturer Aviator Flight Instructor Airport Commander Truck Salesperson Writer - The remains of Antoines Lockheed P-38 were found in the Mediterranean Sea 60 years after he crashed there. - Antoine disappeared on July 31, 1944 Perhaps we will never know the truth as to how he died, but nothing can stop us from learning how he lived.
If you will say something to the author of the book, what would it be?
Footprints on the Sands Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ___________________ MASTERY - 40 % DELIVERY - 30 % (Gesture, Eye Contact, Posture) VOICE - 30 % (Inflection, Projection, Pronunciation)