- For Ex. 3 on p. 212, students underlined each coordinating conjunction, correlative conjunction, and transition word. They then explained the rule behind the punctuation. For example, For just a quick energy booster, you can grab, for example, your favorite candy bar, a bag of chips, or a package of nuts. For example has a comma before and after because it is a transition word in the middle of a sentence. Or has a comma before it because it comes before the last item in a list.
- In the lab, typed Task 8 (Choose another of Steve Jobs quotes. Explain what it means, and tell whether you agree or disagree. Use reasons and examples to support your response.).
- On the feedback handout, discussed effective sentences.
- Correct punctuation for connecting words: I said to him that I know many people but not everybody is my friend.
- Beautiful colon (:) If we think about important people, they all have something in common: They are all outstanding.
- Well-expressed thought: Without the possibility of losing, the possibility of winning is not available either.
- On the feedback handout, discussed the sections on articles, connecting word, and commas.
Articles
thesociety
Connecting Word Errors
- This sentence is technically correct, but we will talk about it more in class tomorrow.
- Steve Jobs is a memorable man, not only because he was smart but also because he was creative.
Commas
- Some of them are "the rebels, the troublemakers," but they are "the ones who change our world."
- Christopher Columbus was the one who, wanting to find another way to India, ended up in America and found a whole new world.
Homework
Tomorrow
- Read Problems 1, 2, and 3 on pp. 203-204.
- Complete Ex. 1 on p. 211.
- Revise Task 7 (10.10.11).
Monday, October 17
- Study for your spelling quiz. (See Spelling List 1.)
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