Lesson 1 "What Is a Run-on Sentence"

Turn to Pages 314-315 Look at the picture on Page 314 and try to guess how it relates to repairing sentence problems.

Turn to Page 315 Read the short introduction to Chapter 13

Turn to Page 315 and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

Scan Pages 316-319; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 316-319 for pictures, information in the margins, and diagrams, read each of the captions.

On page 320 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section.

Read Pages 316-319 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 320? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "What is a Run-on Sentence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Run-on sentence - two or more ideas written as one without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

comma fault - use of commas rather than end punctuation to separate sentences.

Section Review Answers

1. There are many ways to fix these sentences so your solutions may vary. Here are some examples: Do you know a Web site that has information about colleges? Can you tell me how to get a college application? Coy you suggest colleges that would be best for me?
2. As the game was about to begin, the crowd cheered and the referee blew his whistle.
3. Patrice tutors a younger student after school. She helps him with his homework and thinks of one day becoming a teacher.
4. Nathan thought he did not like classical music. However, after Emily pointed out that some of Ludwig van Beethoven's music is on his favorite CD he realized he liked some of it.
5. Despite its name, the inchworm is not a worm, it is the larva of a moth.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you correct run-on sentences using capitals and end marks or commas and conjunctions?

Are you able to identify comma fault solutions that clarify relationships between ideas?

Lesson 2 "Sentence Fragments"

Scan Page 321-323; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Page 321-323 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 324 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Page 321-323 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 324? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Sentence Fragments" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

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Section Review Answers

1. F
2. S
3. F
4. F
5. S
6. Your Responses will vary for 6-10 but here are some examples: I wore a coat because the temperature is only 20 degrees.
7. When she was standing at the bus stop it started to rain.
8. The coach gave the award to Bradley.
9. At the concert, the chorus sang my favorite song.
10. The game was postponed because it is raining.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you correct fragments by adding a subject or a predicate?

Are you able to correct fragments by adding an independent clause?

Can you write answers to question as complete sentences?

Lesson 3 "Editing Your Writing"

Scan Pages 325-328; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 325-328 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short paragraph in the margin of Page 326. Do the activity if you wish to be a better writer.

On page 329 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section.

Read Pages 325-328 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 329? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Editing Your Writing" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

First draft - the rough, unedited copy of a written work.

Edit - to revise, improve, and correct a written work.

Proofread - to read a paper for mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Section Review Answers

1. Do you work here?
2. That book belongs to Emily.
3. Many short stories by that author have surprise endings.
4. Sharyl's brother will pick us up after the game.
5. Josh said that he would bring his camera
6. Your paragraph will vary but here is a possible corrected paragraph:

The Writers' Group

by Raoul Rizik

Danny is a high school student who belongs to my writers' group. We meet every Tuesday. Another member of the group is Charlene. She is Danny's former girlfriend. She does not like it when Danny writes stories about her. She tells him to write about something else. The other people in the group think the whole situation is funny. They look forward to what Danny will write next and to what Charlene will say about it to him.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to edit a rough draft of a paragraph?

Can you proofread and correct the errors in a paragraph?

"Where to Find It"

Scan Page 330; Read the tasks to complete at the bottom so you know what information you need to find.

Read page 330 about using software and a computer for checking your spelling.

Complete the tasks on the bottom of page 330? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Chapter 13 Where to Find It (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Where to Find it Key Points

Section Review Answers

1. a) n0- The birds flew to the nest. no- The nest was hidden in the bushes. c) yes - Kenny bought a scooter. d) no - Sandy rode her bike.
2. Answers will vary.