This document summarizes a lesson on run-on sentences and provides examples. It discusses the two types of run-ons - fused sentences and comma splices. Four methods are outlined for correcting run-ons: using periods, commas with joining words, semicolons, and subordination. Students are given exercises to identify and correct run-ons. The document also covers exemplification paragraphs and provides examples of statements supported by illustrative details. Homework includes writing an exemplification paragraph and analyzing a short story.

1. March 14, 2011Grammar QuizGrammar: Run-onsWriting: Exemplification

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3. Run-Ons, p. 431Q: What is a run-on?A: Two complete thoughts “run together” without a sign that there is a break between them.

4. Types of Run-Ons, p. 431There are two types of run-ons:1. Fused sentencesEx: My grades are very good this semester my social life rates only a C. 2. Comma splicesEx: My grades are very good this semester, my social life rates only a C.

5. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 432-440There 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.

6. Activity 2, p. 433, Do #2, 4, 6, and 8.2. . . . not so healthy. Many are made . . .4. . . .night. His wifeActivity 12. . . . drill. It buzzed . . . 4. . . . growing. They will eventually. . .

7. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 4352. 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.

8. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 436-4393. 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.

9. Transitions to use with Semicolonscontrast: however, nevertheless, on the other handaddition: also, and, in addition, moreover, furthermorecause-effect: as a result, thus, therefore, consequentlySee p. 438 for more. . .

10. Activity 7, p. 438Do as many as you can in 5 minutes. I will assign you one that you will be responsible for sharing with the class:. . . her point; . . . new CD; . . . today’s holiday;. . . wedding; . . . lunch;

11. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 4394. Use subordination (make one clause dependent by adding a dependent word at the beginning or in between the complete thoughts).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.

12. Review Test, p. 441. . .on the green light, so he kept edging . . . . . .on the green light, for he kep edging . . .Because . . . on the green light, he kept edging . .2. . . .interesting although it turned out to be very dull.. . ..interesting, but . . . .. . . interesting; however, it turned out . . . .Although . . . .interesting, it turned out. . . .3. . . . .place to visit when you keep walking . . .. . . place to visit. You keep walking . . . 4. . . . sounded delicious; They wanted to . . .sounded delicious, so they wanted to. . .against his eyes ; it helped . . . When Chung pressed a cold washcloth against his eyes, it helped . . .

13. Review Test, p. 4416. . . . food junkie, but now. . . food junkie; however, now . . .While Marc used to be a food junkie, now he . . . .7. . . . very good, so I placed . . .Because I knew . . . very good, I placed . . . 8. . . . The boy smiled joyously; his silver braces . . .As the boy smiled joyously, his silver braces . . .9. . . . Although my boss. . . , he tries to tellMy boss does not. . . , and then he tries to tell. .My boss does not . . . time. Then . . . 10. . . . in the next minute, 100 people will die, and over 240 babies will be born.In the next minute, 100 people will die; on the other hand, over 240 babies will be born

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15. Exemplification, p. 177-183Exemplification is the first pattern of paragraph development that we will study. Basically, exemplification means to support a statement by giving examples. (sometimes called “illustration”)Another way to think about this type of writing is that it is a combination of showing and telling. First, the writer makes a statement (telling).Then, he or she gives examples that help the reader to see and understand the statement (showing).

16. Exemplification, p. 177-183Let’s look at some examples of statements (telling) and examples (showing).Turn to p. 177Examples help us see for ourselves the truth of the author’s statement.

17. Exemplification, p. 177-183For homework, you should have read some examples of statements and examples in paragraph form (See p. 177-179)Remember that some of these examples are stronger than others.We will go over the questions on p. 179-180 now. If you did not do the homework, you should read these paragraphs and do the questions on your own time.

18. Answers, p. 179-1806, 7six11For instance, Another, Yet another, A final examplealso, Finally“Inconsiderate Drivers”

19. Writing Assignment #1, p. 183Work with a classmate to brainstorm point-form specific examples for the unfinished paragraph “My husband Roger is a selfish person” using the handouts provided. (You may change the gender and name if you wish. Ex: My wife Lillian is a selfish person.)

20. Student ExamplesExample 1: Also, when we go on vacation, we always go where Roger/Lillian wants to go. inherited some money when my parents died might be enough for a down payment in small house nearby But Roger/Lillian says would miss neighbours

21. Student ExamplesExample 2: Also, when we go on vacation, we always go where Roger/Lillian wants to go.We have gone to Hawaii 3 times even though the kids and I don’t want to; we want to go to Europe For many years I’ve been asking to go to Paris to visit my grandma but this year as always we flew to California to visit his friends and they’ve drinking beer for all these 10 long days She always wants to go to see her parents but I prefer to travel somewhere to relax, but finally we always go to see her parents

22. Student ExamplesExample 3: Another example of Roger’s/Lillian’s selfishness is that he/she always spends any budget money that is left over. She claims not to have enough clothing for every night I take her out on a date so she is always buying new clothes She doesn’t control her spending; she spends lots of money on going out with her friends. . . and she can’t organize her budget for all the expenses therefore we have to pay lots of interest on overdue credit cards When he finds something that is interesting he has to buy it . . . he spends it on his habits of fishing and car racing

23. Student ExamplesExample 4: Finally, Roger/Lillian leaves all the work of caring for the children to me. he doesn’t accept responsibilities, such as picking up the children, doing laundry, helping the kids with homework. He always thinks about himself; he goes out for his own pleasure/fun and spends time with his friends going to the bar instead of taking care of the children . . . among them picking up and dropping off the kids to and from school, supervising their homework, going to the doctor and taking off work if necessary every weekend she says that she has to go shopping with her friends but I have to be at home taking care of the children

24. HomeworkFor Monday, March 28thWriting Assignment #2, p. 185 – Read the Instructions carefully, and to do each step: pre-writing, rough draft, and revision. Hand in all stages of writing. Your work will be graded according to the “Four Bases Checklist” on p. 188 /20For Wednesday, March 16thRead “All Summer In A Day” and complete “Reviewing Story Elements” worksheet