The document provides information on run-on sentences and how to correct them. It discusses the two types of run-ons - fused sentences and comma splices. There are four methods to correct run-ons: using a period, using a comma plus a joining word, using a semicolon, or using subordination. Examples are provided for each correction method. Students are assigned practice problems to identify and correct run-ons. Homework includes writing vocabulary sentences from the story "The Metaphor" and preparing a question or comment about the story.
2. Housekeeping Website – Oh no! I forgot to provide an upload link for last week’s homework (Questions – “the Tell-Tale Heart”).
3. Types of Run-Ons There are two types of run-ons: 1. Fused sentences Ex: My grades are very good this semester my social life rates only a C. 2. Comma splices Ex: My grades are very good this semester, my social life rates only a C.
4. Correcting Run-Ons There are four methods of correcting a run-on: 1. Use a period and a capital letter to break the two complete thoughts into separate sentences. Ex: My grades are very good this semester. My social life rates only a C.
5. Correcting Run-Ons 2. Use a commaplus a joining word to connect the two complete thoughts. Ex: My grades are very good this semester, but my social life rates only a C.
6. Correcting Run-Ons 3. a) Use a semi-colon to connect the two complete thoughts. Ex: My grades are very good this semester; my social life rates only a C. b) Use a semi-colon with a transition to connect the two complete thoughts. Ex: My grades are very good this semester; however, my social life rates only a C.
7. Transitions to use with Semicolons contrast: however, nevertheless, on the other hand addition: also, and, in addition, moreover, furthermore cause-effect: as a result, thus, therefore, consequently See p. 45 for more. . .
8. Practice, p. 44 Do as many as you can in 5 minutes. I will assign you one that you will be responsible for sharing with the class: 1. . . . ran-out; nobody remembered . . . 2. . . . rerun; the rest . . . 3. . . . to cool; everyone . . . 4. . . . . . .each year; an average. . . 5. . . . to stop; he was out at home.
9. Practice p. 45 Do as many as you can in 5 minutes. I will assign you one that you will be responsible for sharing with the class: 1. . . . insecticide; otherwise, . . . 2. . . . props; furthermore, . . . . 3. . . .basement; therefore, as a result, 4. . . .last week; therefore, I bought (thus, as a result, consequently) 5. . . .this semester; moreover, also, in addition,
10. Correcting Run-Ons 4. Use subordination (make one clause dependent by adding a dependent word at the beginning or in between the complete thoughts). See new handout p.368-369 Ex: Although My grades are very good this semester, my social life rates only a C. Ex: My grades are very good this semester although my social life rates only a C.
11. Practice, p. 369 Do all of the questions. 1. After / When / Because 2. Even though / Although 3. because / as / since 4. After / When / Even though 5. Unless / Even though
12. Review Tests p. 370-371 Complete the review tests on your own time. The answer key will be available next class.
13. The Metaphor – Pre-reading Quote – a narrator compares her mother to a building Author – “Budge” Wilson Title – “The Metaphor” is a comparison like the one in the quote; two unlike things are compared
14. The Metaphor – Pre-reading Discussion What is it like to be a teenager? Who was your most memorable teacher? Why?
15. The Metaphor – Post-reading What is your first reaction to this story?
16. The Metaphor - Vocabulary See handout for definitions. Write sentences that use each word correctly and show its meaning clearly. Acrid (adj.) Admonition (n.) Blasé (adj.) Pungent (adj.) 5. Therapeutic (adj.) Unequivocal (adj.) Verbatim (adj.) Verve (n.)
17. Homework Write Vocabulary Sentences for “The Metaphor” Re-read the story, and then come to class prepared to share one vocabulary question one general question or comment about the story Review this week’s handouts and practice.
