WELCOME TO WRITING …

Get out…• index card• Writer’s Guide• white board• glove

•IF you do not have your Writer’s Guide, get a green packet from Mrs. Macauley- SIGN IT and DATE IT!

ADMIT QUESTION…One of these

sentences needs a comma.

Rewrite the one that NEEDS it. INSERT the comma.

Last week’s math test covered linear equations which was the hardest topic all year.

Last week’s math test which was the hardest one all year covered linear equations.

ADMIT ANSWER… Last week’s math test, which was the hardest

one all year, covered linear equations.WHY: the adjective clause is in the middle of

the sentence and is nonessential (not needed) in the sentence.

See rule #10 in your Writer’s Guide.

Last week’s math test covered linear equations which was the hardest topic all year.• See NOTE on rule #10 in your Writer’s Guide.

YESTERDAY’S EXIT QUESTION… If you know the comma rules,

you can impress others.WHY: If a sentence starts with a

subordinating conjunction, you will need a comma before the complete sentence.

See rule #7 in your Writer’s Guide.

You can impress others if you know the comma rules.

LET’S CHECK YOUR

SCAVENGER HUNT!

SCAVENGER HUNT: COMMA RULES

Rule #1: series

This year I really learned a lot about sentence fluency, organization, and voice.

Rule #2: no comma

Students wrote papers on Emily Dickenson and Robert Frost and Dr. Seuss.

SCAVENGER HUNT: COMMA RULES

Rule #3: compound sentence

I know there should be a comma when a sentence starts with a preposition, yet I often forget.

Rule #4: two adjectives

Persuasive writing requires a passionate, credible voice.

SCAVENGER HUNT: COMMA RULES

Rule #5: quotes

Mrs. Macauley said, “It is okay to be wrong.”

Rule #6: first words

Of course, there will be a quiz on commas.

SCAVENGER HUNT: COMMA RULES

Rule #7: subordinating conjunction (SC)Participial Phrase (PP)

While comma rules may be difficult, correct usage helps readers understand your ideas.

Rule #8: direct address

Students, please copy down the entire sentence.

SCAVENGER HUNT: COMMA RULES

Rule #9: transition

More often than not, reading your paper aloud will help with sentence fluency.

Rule #10: adjective clause

Good word choice, which is subjective, can transform a paper.

SCAVENGER HUNT: COMMA RULES

Rule #11: appositive phrase

Comma usage, part of the punctuation unit, will be the biggest section of the quiz.

Rule #12: date

The punctuation quiz is scheduled for May 10, 2011.

SCAVENGER HUNT: COMMA RULES

Rule #13: letter

Dear Students,

You can do this!!

WRITE THE RULE # & KEY

WORD ON YOUR WHITE

BOARD!

WHICH COMMA RULE???I was born on March 6, 1971.

WHICH COMMA RULE???I was born on March 6, 1971. Rule #

12date

WHICH COMMA RULE???Because of the rain, we had to cancel practice.

WHICH COMMA RULE???Because of the rain, we had to cancel practice.

Rule #7Subordinating

Conjunction

WHICH COMMA RULE???The crabby, unpleasant woman scowled at us.

WHICH COMMA RULE???The crabby, unpleasant woman scowled at us.

Rule #4Two

Adjectives

WHICH COMMA RULE???“Tell me your secret,” begged Angela.

WHICH COMMA RULE???“Tell me your secret,” begged Angela.

Rule #5Quotes

WHICH COMMA RULE???My dog, Boomer, ran through the screen door.

WHICH COMMA RULE???My dog, Boomer, ran through the screen door.

Rule #11appositive

WHICH COMMA RULE???Well, I suppose you think you should get one too?

WHICH COMMA RULE???Well, I suppose you think you should get one too?

Rule #6First Words

WHICH COMMA RULE???The mouse scurried across the kitchen floor, and the cat just watched.

WHICH COMMA RULE???The mouse scurried across the kitchen floor, and the cat just watched.

Rule # 3Compound Sentence

s

WHICH COMMA RULE???Sleeping soundly, Hank didn’t hear the thunder.

WHICH COMMA RULE???Sleeping soundly, Hank didn’t hear the thunder.

Rule #7Participial

Phrase

WHICH COMMA RULE???The fall leaves are a blend of the colors red, yellow, and orange.

WHICH COMMA RULE???The fall leaves are a blend of the colors red, yellow, and orange.

Rule # 1Series

WHICH COMMA RULE???Tanya yelled, “Watch out!”

WHICH COMMA RULE???Tanya yelled, “Watch out!” Rule #5

Quotes

WHICH COMMA RULE???Son, you must clean up your room!

WHICH COMMA RULE???Son, you must clean up your room!

Rule #8Direct Address

WHICH COMMA RULE???My soccer coach, who is my friend’s dad, taught me a lot.

WHICH COMMA RULE???My soccer coach, who is my friend’s dad, taught me a lot.

Rule #10Adjective

Clause

WHICH COMMA RULE???Frightened out of her mind, Mindy covered her eyes during the movie.

WHICH COMMA RULE???Frightened out of her mind, Mindy covered her eyes during the movie.

Rule # 7Participial

Phrase

WHICH COMMA RULE???The friends met at the beach, swam in the lake, and built a sandcastle.

WHICH COMMA RULE???The friends met at the beach, swam in the lake, and built a sandcastle.

Rule #1series

WHICH COMMA RULE???Gone With the Wind, the Pulitzer Prize winning book, sits on a shelf in my living room.

WHICH COMMA RULE???Gone With the Wind, the Pulitzer Prize winning book, sits on a shelf in my living room.

Rule #11Appositiv

e

WHICH COMMA RULE???Shockingly, the entire class completed the assignment on time!

WHICH COMMA RULE???Shockingly, the entire class completed the assignment on time!

Rule #6First Words

WHICH COMMA RULE???When the sun finally came out, my mood improved.

WHICH COMMA RULE???When the sun finally came out, my mood improved.

Rule #7Subordinatin

g Conjunction

WHICH COMMA RULE???The store was giving out coupons which gave the customer 50% off!

WHICH COMMA RULE???The store was giving out coupons which gave the customer 50% off!

Rule #10Appositive

Phrase(at the end of the

sentence = no comma)

WRITE IN YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK

Complete worksheet

• You will need your Writer’s Guide.

• If you do not have one, you can download it via my writing wiki site.

EXIT QUESTION…One of these

sentences needs a comma.

Rewrite the one that NEEDS it. INSERT the comma.

The baby has been crying since his mom left.

Since his mom left the baby has been crying.