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1 Subject/Verb Word, Fragment........ | 2 Types of Sentences/Dependent clause vs. Independent clause | Process Writing | 3 Frag,Com.spl. Run-on. paragraph, details, connectives | 4 Verbs, Description, Narration, Comparison and Contrast | 5 S-V Agree,Using Examples,Process | 6 Consistency in Tense , paragraph - giving reasons, making an essay, research | 7 Research (outlining, notetaking) Pronoun,Adjectives, Adverbs p.425,433 | 8 Preposition.,Conjunction, Documetation | 9 Punctuation, capitalization, making the Bibliography | Example of a research paper | 10 Consistency in tense, noun pronoun agreement, review, research typing format | 11 Descriptive Composition | 12 Narrative Composition | 13 Composition using PROCESS | 14 Comparison and Contrast, Giving examples in composition | 15 Using classification and partition in composition | 16 Using Cause and Effect paragraphs, reasons in composition | Using metaphors in composition | Business letters, business reports | Apopka Football Teams | Colorado Experience | My Resume |
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3 Fragments, Comma Splices and Run-ons
A correct sentence signals completeness.
A fragment is a group of words that doesn't convey a complete idea.
A Comma Splice is the wrong use of comma in the sentence.
A Run-on is the lack of proper punctuation.
Example:
Fragments that we are after the award make the deposit after we close
Comma Splice: Charles knows a quiet place, it is a good place to study.
Run-on: You can make a deposit it will not take long to finish.
PARAGRAPH MAKING
Parts of a paragraph
1 topic sentence
2 supporting sentences
3 closing sentence
How to write a Paragraph
1 Brainstorming
2 Clustering
3 Paragraph Making
4 Revision
5 Final Draft
Click here for more explanation on paragraph making. Exercise on topic sentences
Supporting DetailsWhat are supporting sentences? They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a paragraph.
What do they do?
They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.
How do I write them?
You should give supporting facts, details, and examples.
Example: There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
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Exercise
Identify whether the statement is a fragment, comma splice or run-on.
1. Although Jack attended the game he did not play.
2 The verdict has been announced, he was sentenced to die.
3 I have tried to call him many times in additiion i have written him twice.
4 the difficulty of the course
5 Although Henri completed the semester with an A average
6 I find the course difficult I want to remain in the class.
7 Alicia may not be the best candidate for the project.
8 Boeing Industries allowed two engineers to continue the project inspite of what happened.
9 John sold not only the tickets she also conducted the tour.
10 You must visit the branch office, when you are in orlando.
Assignment on Paragraph Making
Make a 4 paragraph composition entitled " An enchanting garden"
1 brainstorm
2 Clustering
3 Paragraph making
4 Revision
5 Final draft
What is the topic sentence? The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph.
What does it do?
It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
How do I write one?
Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Indicate to the reader what your paragraph will be about.
What is the topic sentence? The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph.
What does it do?
It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
How do I write one?
Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Indicate to the reader what your paragraph will be about.
Example: There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
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