PPT-The Comma: Punctuation and Grammar

Rhythm and Flow Part II Direct Address Separate Adjectives Interruptions Appositives Explanatory Phrases Dialogue and Direct Quotes Name Students will understand that using . UWC Writing Workshop. Fall 2013. http://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWyrN22Zmuo. (courtesy of the Electric Company). Let’s see what’s out there…. What do you know about sentence structure? . What do you think of when you hear “sentence structure?”. Colons & semicolons. colons. To the left of the colon, you must have a complete sentence/independent clause. . I need to purchase the following items: parsnips; carrots; bread, both rye and wheat; and lettuce.. A brief summary of the . year 3 . expectations in English. English. Spoken Language. Reading (Word-reading, comprehension). Writing (Transcription, Composition and ‘Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar’). Correcting . Common Sentence Errors. Do you want papers . with . fewer r. ed marks? . This workshop will:. Help you identify common sentence errors. Give you easy ways to make corrections. Enable you to develop your own personal editing checklist. A WAY TO TEACH PUNCTUATION. USING GAMES AS WELL AS . INSTRUCTION YEARS . 3-6. Webinar by Ziptales.com. WHY PUNCTUATE?. I like cooking, my grandmother and my dog. .. I like cooking my grandmother and my dog.. L.8.2. . Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when . writing.. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.. colons. To the left of the colon, you must have a complete sentence/independent clause. . I need to purchase the following items: parsnips; carrots; bread, both rye and wheat; and lettuce.. Don’t put a colon if there’s a verb to the immediate . We will look at:. Commas ,. Inverted commas “. Apostrophes: omission (can’t) and possession (Will’s). Contractions I have I’ve. Commas. When would we use commas?. 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.. Thanks to a great book:. The LEAST You Should Know about English. Comma Rule #1. The Serial…Comma, not Killer…. . Place a comma between items in a series as in the example below.. I have my laptop, my pens, my pencils, and my MP3 Player in my backpack. . , . A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence.. Commas help to clarify meaning for the reader.. . Overview: When to use a comma. Set off interrupting or parenthetical expressions (clauses and phrases).. to use when we write?. Punctuation is used in writing to show the reader when we would normally pause or emphasize a portion of what we are saying by changing the tone of our voice when we speak. . Not using punctuation in your writing would be like speaking too fast and running all your words together; no one would understand what you are saying.. SEMI-COLON. SEMI-COLONS ;. A semi-colon, the dot over a comma, separates two independent but related sentences. It is a linking device. . As we’ve learned, a semi-colon can fix a run-on. . INCORRECT. Frequently Asked Questions and Q & A. GSEP Writing Support Services. Commas: Seven simple Rules . Rule 1: Use a comma after an introductory clause in a sentence: . . After I ate dinner,. I went for a long walk..