May 1 rule 1 comma in a series

Friday, 5/1

LANGUAGE ART

Starter:  Copy the comma rule and examples.  Then use the words from the word bank to write a sentence with correct comma usage.

Rule:  THE COMMA IN A SERIES:  Use commas to separate items in a series.  A “series” is a list of 3 or more items, the last two of which are joined by and, or, or nor. 

Single word examples:  cups, jars, and plates

Series of phrase/clause (groups of words) examples:  cups of sugar, jars of honey, and plates of spaghetti

Word Bank

*cups jars and plates

*Saw the mugging screamed loudly and cried about it

*whom you see where you go or what you do

Score:  Starters 4/13-4/24  (5 pts. each – total:  50) We hand these in today

                4/13:  spending $12,000

                4/14:  character you are most like

                4/15:  changes in Tom

                4/16:  two columns - Tom and Becky’s courtship childish and adult like

                4/17:  letter describing town of St. Petersburg, way of life, interesting residents

4/20:  picture of scene representing theme

4/21:  list of narrative element knowledge

4/22:  list of sequential events – plot

4/23:  ALL you know about narrative elements

4/24:  Comma Rules and sentences

               

Assignment:  Go to website www.tinyurl.com/RFSAGEREVIEW.  Do questions 1-15.  Write your percent score, in your student planner on today’s date.