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Monday, September 14, 2015

Discover the incredible defense strategy of the dessert lizard as it instantly sinks beneath the sand when danger is sensed. Explore the use of commas, direct address, subject-verb agreement, and compound sentences in these interesting facts.

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Monday, September 14, 2015

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  1. Monday, September 14, 2015 Corrections: using the right word, comma to separate phrases/clauses When a dessert lizard senses danger it vibrates too instantly sink beneath the sand.

  2. Comma to separate clauses • Rule: Use commas after introductory clauses, phrases, or words that come before the main clause. Common starter words for introductory clauses that should be followed by a comma include after, although, as, because, if, since, when, while. • Example: • While I was eating, the cat scratched at the door. • Because her alarm clock was broken, she was late for class. • If you are ill, you ought to see a doctor. • When the snow stops falling, we'll shovel the driveway.

  3. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Corrections: comma in a direct address, subject-verb agreement, end punctuation, parentheses Juan did you know that some kinds of wasps for example, mud daubers builds nests out of mud.

  4. Comma in a direct address • Rule: When a speaker in a sentence names the person to whom he is speaking, this addressing of his audience is called direct address. Direct address is indicated by the use of a comma or commas, depending upon its placement within the sentence. • Example: • 1. I think, John, you’re wrong. • 2. John, I think you’re wrong. • 3. I think you’re wrong, John.

  5. Wednesday, September 16 Corrections: numbers, using the right word, capitalization, combining sentences a Queen bee can live for 5 years. She can lie millions of eggs.

  6. Combining Simple Sentences Rule: A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses. That means that there are at least two complete thoughts within the sentence, and either can stand alone as a sentence. The clauses of a compound sentence are either separated by a semicolon or connected by a coordinating conjunction preceded by a comma. Example: Meriwether Lewis is famous for his expedition into the territory of the Louisiana Purchase, but few people know of his contributions to science.

  7. Thursday, September 17, 2015 Corrections: using the right word, comma in numbers, subject-verb agreement Wood you believe a caterpillar have about 4000 muscles in it’s body? Corrections: comma splice, comma between independent clauses, verb tense Catfish are sort of weird, they didn’t have scales but they did have whiskers.

  8. Comma Splice Rule: When two independent clauses are connected by only a comma, they create a run-on sentence that is called a comma-splice. When you use a comma to connect two independent clauses, it must be accompanied by a conjunction. Example: The sun is high, put on some sunblock. (wrong)  The sun is high, so put on some sunblock. (right) 

  9. Friday, September 18, 2015 • Bellwork: In your journal section, head paper correctly and assignment title is Journal #6 • Journal a full page on the following: Where do you think you will be in 10 years? Will you have your dream job? Will you still be in school? Think about the goals & expectations you have for your life as you write.

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