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Good writers use a variety of sentence types.

The type of sentence is determined by its clauses.

Subject + Predicate = Clause

Clauses can be independent or dependent. Contains a complete thought Does not contain a complete thought

Let’s begin with SENTENCE TYPES.

the presentations by the students

Clause or no clause?

No Clause(No predicate)

Clause or No Clause?

most of the students in our class that day


No Clause(No predicate)


in the front of the room


No Clause(No Subject, No predicate)


S P P Pthe written portion should be typed


Clause


S P if you speak loudly


Clause


review the assignment directions


Clause


(you)S P

Let’s Move On.Now that you can identify

clauses, let’s see if you can spot the clauses in the

sentences.

when we deliver the presentations

Is this dependent or independent?

Answer:

Dependent

Independent or Dependent?

if your presentation is complete


Answer:

Dependent


because you practiced at home


Answer:

Dependent


since we assigned the project last week in class


Answer:

Dependent


that you plan to present


Answer:

Dependent


we will begin presentations Thursday


Answer:

Independent


practice at home


Answer:

Independent


the assignment is worth forty points


Answer:

Independent


the project will reflect your theme


Answer:

Independent


people remember unique projects


Answer:

Independent


Let’s Move On.Now that you can determine the type of clause, let’s see if you can identify the clauses in

a sentence.

Find the Clauses

He made a collage because it looked cool.

How many clauses are there in this sentence? Answer:

Three Clauses

he was proud, andS P S P S P

S P P

Find the Clauses On the bus or when at home,


One Clause

they will practice in front of someone.

S P S P

Find the ClausesThoughtful projects are impressive


Two Clauses

that is important to remember., and

Find the Clauses

She will pick a theme, andthen she will create the project.


Two Clauses

S P P S P P

Find the Clauses

He can ask the teacher if he has a question.


Two Clauses

S P P S P

Let’s Move On.Now that you can determine the type of clause, let’s see if you can identify the type of

sentence.A simple sentence consists of one independent clause.

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses.

A complex sentence has a dependent clause with an independent clause.

A compound-complex sentence has a dependent clause with two independent clauses.

Identify the Sentence

He made a collage because it looked cool.

What kind of sentence is this?Answer:

This is a compound-complex sentence.

he was proud, andS P S P S P

Independent Independent dependent

S P P

Identify the Sentence On the bus or when at home,

What kind of sentence is this? Answer:

This is a simple sentence.

they will practice in front of someone.Independent

S P S P

Identify the SentenceThoughtful projects are impressive

What kind of sentence is this?

Answer:

This is a compound sentence.

that is important to remember., andIndependent Independent


She will pick a theme, andthen she will create the project.

What kind of sentence is this?

Answer:

This is a compound sentence.

S P P S P P

Independent Independent


He can ask the teacher if he has a question.

What kind of sentence is this? Answer:

This is a complex sentence.

S P P S P

Independent Dependent

Identify and label the clauses in your head. Then determine the type of sentence it is. 1) He made a connection between the theme and the project. 2) While he spoke, we stared curiously at his painting. 3) Their family tradition was the most unique of them all. 4) Trying to impress impress the girl, Griffin sang his poem. 5) I enjoyed hearing your presentations; they were interesting. 6) Your grade jumped, so you might earn an A this quarter.

The Eye Test

Simple

Simple

Simple

Complex

Compound

Compound

S P

S P S P

S P

S P

S P S P

S P S P P

Next Topic: Punctuating Quotations

Rule #1

Quotation marks ALWAYS come in pairs, at the beginning and end of the quotation. If a quote is more than one sentence, use closing quotation marks at the end of the last sentence only.

Which one is correct?

“I worked very hard on my poem,” said Donna.

Franco added, “Thank you for your attention.

correct

Rule #2

If a quoted sentence is divided into two parts by words that tell who is speaking (like he says or I asked), the second part of the quoted sentence begins with a lowercase letter.


“If you look,” Tony said, “The symbolism is here.”

“If you look,” Tony said, “the symbolism is here.”correct

Rule #3

A quotation begins with a capital letter.


Mr. Reckling warned, “Practice at home tonight!”

Mr. Reckling warned, “practice at home tonight!”

correct

Rule #4

A comma separates the quotation from the words that tell who is speaking.


“I learned so much about my family,” said Beth.

“I learned so much about my family.” said Beth.

correct

Rule #5

Use single quotation marks for quotations within quotations.


Gretchen explained, “`My mom said, Let’s do this part together. So that’s why you saw us talking at the table.’”

Gretchen explained, “My mom said, `Let’s do this part together.’ So that’s why you saw us talking at the table.”correct

Rule #6

The quotation’s ending punctuation goes inside the closing quotation marks.


She admitted, “I was nervous at first, but it wasn’t tough at all.”

She admitted, “I was nervous at first, but it wasn’t tough at all”.

correct

The Eye TestDecide which version is written correctly.

“My art connects to our unit” said Jaclyn “Because both show what it’s like to survive under tough conditions. In the story, Rivka says, Ì play the Devil’s game. I play God’s game. And so I stay alive.’ “In my project, I tried to reflect Rivka’s thinking.”

“My art connects to our unit,” said Jaclyn, “because both show what it’s like to survive under tough conditions. In the story, Rivka says, Ì play the Devil’s game. I play God’s game. And so I stay alive.’ In my project, I tried to reflect Rivka’s thinking.”

“My art connects to our unit,” said Jaclyn, “because both show what it’s like to survive under tough conditions. In the story, Rivka says Ì play the Devil’s game. I play God’s game. And so I stay alive.” In my project, I tried to reflect Rivka’s thinking.

correct

ANSWER

Next Topic: Active vs. Passive Voice

What’s the Difference? In active voice sentences the subject does the action.

Example: Alexandra delivered her presentation.

In passive voice sentences the subject receives the action.

Example: The presentation was delivered by Alexandra. Sometimes the doer of the action is omitted in passive voice sentences.

Example: The presentation was delivered.

Usage of the active voice creates clearer writing.

Identifying Active and Passive Voice

1) The poem was read.

2) He explained the figures of speech in the writing.

3) The poster board was brought in by Madison.

4) Six collages were hung in the room by the teacher.

5) Thirty-three points were earned by him.

6) Most of the kids listened politely.

7) She told an interesting story about her family.

8) Most of the presentation was given.

Decide if each sentence below is written in the active or passive voice.

passive

passive

passive

passive

passive

active

active

active

ANSWER

The Eye TestDetermine which example is free of the passive voice.

He began his presentation by explaining his theme. Connections between our unit and the theme were given. Then he showed the class his art project. Smiles were given by the class when the project was shown to them by him.

He began his presentation by explaining his theme. He explained the connections between his theme and our unit. Much thought was given from him. The class smiled when he showed the project.

He began his presentation by explaining his theme. He explained connections between his theme and our unit. The class smiled when he showed his project. He clearly put time into his presentation.

Correct

Answer

Next Topic: Indicative, Imperative, Subjunctive Mood

What’s the Difference?

Indicative

The mood of a verb designates the relationship of the verb's action relative to reality.

The indicative mood is used to make factual statements, ask questions, or express opinions as if they were facts.

ImperativeThe imperative mood expresses commands or requests. It indicates that the speaker desires for the action expressed in the sentence to take place.

SubjunctiveThe subjunctive mood is used to explore conditional, or imaginary, or hypothetical situations. The subjunctive mood is used to explore conditions that are contrary to fact:

Identifying MoodDecide if the indicative, imperative, or subjunctive mood is used.

1) I hope you do well.

2) Prepare yourself.

3) The presentation will be easier than you think.

4) Time yourself at home to make sure you’re ready.

5) Take a deep breath before beginning, and lose the gum!

6) I will randomly call on people to present.

7) If you were sharp, you would practice standing up.

8) Good speakers make eye contact with the audience.

subjunctive

subjunctive

indicative

indicative

indicative

imperative

imperative

imperative

ANSWERS

Finished!Good Practice!

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