PPT-Commas English Bellwork

English Bellwork Monday September 25 Directions Write out ONE of the sentences Then create a rule about commas based on these sentences 1 Yes I offered to take care of her canary this weekend. The Three I’s. In addition to the most common uses for the comma (separating items in a series, separating adjectives that modify the same noun, and conventional issues ( dates, addresses, salutations and closings in letters, etc.), there are also three common uses for the comma that are often used incorrectly or not at all.. ,. Compound sentences. Use a comma before the conjunction to separate the two independent clauses that make up the compound sentence.. Examples:. My mom will pack my lunch. , and . my dad will take me to school.. Common Core Standard . L.7.2 Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives. Language of the Discipline. Coordinate Adjective-. modifies a noun equally. Coordinate Adjectives. How do you know when to use a comma?. 8. th. Writing. COMMA RULES!. Remember - commas save lives!. Let’s eat, Grandpa!. Let’s eat Grandpa!. 1. Between items in a series. A SERIES is a list of three or more words, phrases, or clauses.. Joan Gardner, Cara Jacobsen, and April Weiss. Commas. The correct use of commas helps you communicate effectively.. In . some places, commas are required to accurately convey your . meaning….. Commas should be used to prevent confusion.. And they all matter…. Comma rule 1:. Where do the commas go in this sentence?. . The two went soaring tumbling and freewheeling through an endless diamond sky.. Why do the commas go there?. Comma rule 1:. Common Core Standard . L.7.2 Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives. Language of the Discipline. Coordinate Adjective-. modifies a noun equally. Coordinate Adjectives. How do you know when to use a comma?. Word Choice, and Mechanics. The Comma. 1. A comma is used before introductory words, phrases, and clauses:. Comma after an introductory word:. Yes. , . I agree with you on that issue.. Dad. , . give me some help in the kitchen.. ELACC8L2a: . Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash). to indicate a pause or break.. ELACC8L2b: . Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.. Comma Usage Rules. A . comma. . is used to separate words or groups of words so that the meaning of a sentence is clear.. Grammar Review. Why use punctuation correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Commas ,. Commas group words that belong together and separate words that don’t belong together. . Commas with coordinating Conjunctions. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction . (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) . that combines two independent clauses. . State censorship boards flourished. more items in . a . list or . series.. Example. : . Sally went to the store to purchase eggs, milk, . and butter. .. Practice . (add commas where needed):. 1) Soccer hockey and basketball are Timmy’s favorite sports.. When you have three or more items in a series, separate those items with commas.. Before going to bed, I brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on my pajamas.. You . do not . need to put a comma between two item series.. 5-1. Her and me are . gonna. go . shoping. for a Collie puppy and a yo-yo.. (There are 5 errors.). Learning Goal: . I can find the grammatical errors in the above statement.. Directions: Write the statement above correcting all errors..