PPT-I CAN Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more. 

REMEMBER THAT  item may refer to a noun verb or adjective phrase The Walking Dead is based on a comic book series created by Robert Kirkman Tony  Moore and Charlie Adlard   The items in this series are what part of speech . Dr. Gustafson. What is Seriation?. APA Manual 6. th. Edition – 3.04. Seriation signals the reader to key points within a section (for example, a list of items). Different types of seriation for different purposes. English II. 21 August 2012. When to use commas…. Separate items in a series. After an introductory phrase or word. To set off a direct address. Interrupters. Some appositives. At least two items in a date or an address. From the UWF Writing Lab’s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series. Mini-Lesson #38. Use a comma to set off items (words, phrases, or short clauses) in a series.. Words. The plot has mystery, murder, and mayhem.. 2. The party was filled with guests like ogres, gremlins, centaurs, and elves.. 3. Knees knocking, the princess trembled as she opened the glowing door.. 4. The prince tried to slay the dragon, but he was unsuccessful.. End Notes. Periods. Question Marks. Exclamation Point. Semicolons. Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses not joined by a conjunction. Clauses must directly relate to each other.. My mother works in a school; she does not teach. ,. 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.. Finishing Touches. When Do We Use.... A Comma:. The . comma . is useful in a sentence when the writer wishes . to:. . pause . before . proceeding. , . separate . items on a . list. , . use . more than one adjective (a describing word, like beautiful. Second Grade Grammar. series. date. friendly letter. city and state. When to Use a Comma. There are several places we should use a comma in second grade.. Use a comma to separate words in a series.. Use a comma to separate a city and a state.. 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.. 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. Goals For Today. Characterize the comma and its role in sentences. View and discuss five reliable rules for comma placement. If there is time, we’ll practice identifying where and why to use commas in an exercise . 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.. The Secrets of Commas, Colons, and Semi-colons. an SSC Workshop. Commas (part 1). The Panda Joke. A panda walks into a restaurant, orders a bowl of eucalyptus, and casually eats his entire lunch. After finishing his dinner, he promptly pulls an Uzi from under his coat, shoots the other customers in the restaurant, and then begins to walk out of the restaurant. As he walks out the door, the irate owner confronts the panda: “What do you think your doing? You come in here eat and then shoot up my place. Why?” . . 6. Pick one from each column. Write about a memory. Try to show instead of tell.. 5 sentences. SSR BOOK?. Today. Commas (15-20 minutes). Reader Response. Reading Break. Commas!. A punctuation . mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence. It is also used to separate items in a .