Title: Semicolons Review DO NOW

1. Title: Semicolons ReviewDO NOW Correct the following sentences by finding the misspelled words: She had a lot off presents Their coming to see me tomorrow Please except my apologies I bowt new shoes at the store today Its her birthday tommorrow

2. AGENDA • Semicolons review (the formulas) • Practice worksheets • Together • Independent • Beach Ball Game • Quiz- Semicolons • Greek God Research Paper: lets get started!  • Night • Worksheet: Connections • Write a letter to Elie

3. Semicolon Formulas: ; Independent clause • = • = Independent clause ; however therefore as a result , Independent clause Independent clause

4. Semicolon Examples • George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging elephant; Orwell reluctantly decides to shoot this elephant. • A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; I also need to read the second chapter of the textbook. • I enjoyed spending a week in Florida; however, it was nice to return home after the long vacation. REMEMBER: NO FANBOYS with a semicolon NO BISAWAWE with a semicolon

5. Practice! • 2 worksheets • We will do the first worksheet together • You will work on the second worksheet by yourself 

6. Recap!! • An independent clause is a complete sentence. It has a noun, verb, and complete thought. • In sentences with a semicolon, there must be only independent clauses. • In sentences with semicolons, you do not need a comma or conjunction. • When a sentence has the words however, therefore, as a result, etc., you write a semicolon, the word, then a comma.

7. Beach Ball Game!! • We are going to play the beach ball game, aka the wiffle ball game, before we take our exit slip. • Make sure you are paying close attention and ask any questions you still have. • Rules: • Do not chuck the ball. • You must catch the ball, and then toss it. • Bottoms must stay in the chair at all time. • When the music stops, you must stay quiet, and listen to the answer and explanation.

8. #1 • Which of the following uses a semicolon correctly?? • A.) He ran for a touchdown; and won. • B.) He ran for a touchdown; he won the game for his team. • C.) He ran; for a touchdown. • D.) He ran for a touchdown and; he won.

9. #2 • Which of the following is NOT a correct way to use a semicolon? • A.) The game went on forever and ever; and my favorite team lost anyway. • B.) The game went on forever and ever; my favorite team lost anyway. • C.) The game went on forever and ever; as a result, I was late to my family dinner. • D.) The game went on forever and ever; however, my team won.

10. #3 • Which is the best way to join these two clauses? • A.) You should not eat peanut butter with chicken; you should eat peanut butter with jelly. • B.) You should not eat peanut butter with chicken, you should eat peanut butter with jelly. • C.) You should not eat peanut butter with chicken and you should eat peanut butter with jelly. • D.) You should not eat peanut butter with chicken, although you should eat peanut butter with jelly.

11. #4 • Which is the correct way to use a semicolon?? • A.) While we were at the park; we saw some famous people. • B.) I took many notes for the test, however; I lost them before I could study. • C.) He read every night for one hour; as a result, his English scores improved significantly. • D.) Dear John; I thought your movie was great.

12. #5 • Which of the following is the correct way to use a semicolon? • A.) The car needs some more gas; but the next gas station is five miles away. • B.) The girl practiced basketball every single day for two hours; consequently she won the championship game. • C.) The dog chased the cat for hours, therefore, he was exhausted and slept all night. • D.) I wanted to buy a new car; I found the perfect one yesterday.

13. QUIZ!!  • Take out a half sheet of paper and label as follows: Name: Period: QUIZ: W 1.3- SEMICOLONS Date: 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.)

14. #1 • Which of the following is NOT a rule for semicolons? • A.) You must have an independent clause on each side of the semicolon. • B.) You need to have a capital letter after a semicolon. • C.) You do not use a conjunction with a semicolon. • D.) You do not need to use a comma with a semicolon, unless you have words such as, however, therefore, and as a result.

15. #2 • Which of the following is NOT a correct way to use a semicolon? • A.) I finished reading People magazine; I went to bed. • B.) I finished reading People magazine; and then I went to bed. • C.) I finished reading People magazine; therefore, I went to bed. • D.) I finished reading a magazine; thus, I went to sleep.

16. #3 • Which of the following uses a semicolon correctly? • A.) The office was closed, consequently; I could not pay my bill. • B.) The air was beautifully clear; it was a lovely day. • C.) The president has pledged to cut taxes repeatedly; and the public has responded enthusiastically. • D.) When the actor went out during the day; he had cameras following him.

17. #4 • Which of the following is NOT an independent clause? • A.) Billy wanted to go to the park yesterday. • B.) I do not know why I went to the grocery store. • C.) Spain is a beautiful country that I have not travelled to lately. • D.) If the dog learns new tricks.

18. #5 • Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly? • A.) He wanted to visit the museum; however, he did not have a ride. • B.) The soccer game was on the television; I stayed up late to watch it. • C.) I never thought I would find a sand dollar, however I found one last week at the beach. • D.) Both A and B.

19. Greek God Research Paper

20. Night • After we read and finish the chapter we are on, I want you to do the following: • Write a letter to Elie • What would you tell him? • Think about everything that he is going through? • How would you comfort a friend in a similar situation?