Jump Off
--Please pick up the "Common Error: Missing comma in a complex sentence/unnecessary comma before a subordinating conjunction" sheet from the front table. Briefly survey that sheet while I take attendance.
S. the C.
--During today's class, we will work on...
--Please pick up the "Common Error: Missing comma in a complex sentence/unnecessary comma before a subordinating conjunction" sheet from the front table. Briefly survey that sheet while I take attendance.
S. the C.
--During today's class, we will work on...
- demonstrating command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. THIS STANDARD WILL BE SELF-ASSESSED IN CLASS TODAY AS PART OF THE GRAMMAR HAMMER MINI-LESSON AND CLOSURE AND OFFICIALLY ASSESSED NEXT CLASS VIA A QUIZ.
--During today's class, we will continue working on...
- developing and strengthening writing as needed by revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience
- writing routinely over extended time frames, including time for reflection and revision
- anything else that moves our English skills forward (e.g., analyzing feedback provided on academic writing, Membean training, free reading, etc.).
--agenda/HW
Mini-Lesson -- GRAMMAR HAMMER: Missing Comma in a Complex Sentence (before an Independent Clause)/Unnecessary Comma before a Subordinating Conjunction (WUBAIS)
--Lillian J./Beth B.: Please drop the grammar hammer!
--read the front of the sheet together
--complete the back of the sheet quietly and independently as directed
--read the front of the sheet together
--complete the back of the sheet quietly and independently as directed
- I will be around to check for understanding on the task at hand and to ask a few of you to write your sentences up on the front board.
--(re-)view 0:00-0:43 and 1:11-3:31 of the following video from TEDEd:
--essential questions for going over today's grammar work with the comma:
- How does the WUBAIS acronym work?
- If complex sentences are formed by combining two "could-be" sentences, what constitutes a "could-be" sentence?
- What is a dependent clause, and how does a dependent clause differ from an independent clause (a "could-be" sentence)?
- When do writers need a comma when using a WUBAIS word or WUBAIS words to combine two "could-be" sentences?
- When do writers not need a comma when using a WUBAIS word or WUBAIS words to combine two "could-be" sentences?
--answer essential questions/work with sample sentences written up on the front board
--Closure
- contextualize today's grammar work with the comma:
- A comma rule that should be mastered at this point is the following: Comma splices are bad! A comma alone is not strong enough to combine two "could-be" sentences!
- Five useful methods exist for fixing comma splices. Using all of these sentence combining methods within your writing creates sentence variety (which improves the "Style" aspect of your writing!).
- One method of combining "could-be" sentences to fix a comma splice is adding a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS word) after the comma in order to create a compound sentence. The comma rules pertaining to coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS words) should also be mastered at this point.
- Another method of combining "could-be" sentences is adding a subordinating conjunction (WUBAIS word) before one of the two independent clauses ("could-be" sentences). Depending on where the subordinating conjunction is added, a comma either is or is not needed.
- Two common errors exist when it comes to using WUBAIS words. Avoid making these errors by learning the rules (which improves the "Control of Conventions" aspect of your writing!)!
- answer the following essential question/work with the paragraph about basketball projected up on the SMART Board: How can I RE-READ and edit/revise for WUBAIS errors?
Transition
--Please pick up a copy of the "Complex Sentences/Subordinating Conjunctions Comprehension Check and RE-READING Practice" slip from the front table.
Application Activity #1 -- Complex Sentences/Subordinating Conjunctions Comprehension Check and RE-READING Practice
--Please pick up a copy of the "Complex Sentences/Subordinating Conjunctions Comprehension Check and RE-READING Practice" slip from the front table.
Application Activity #1 -- Complex Sentences/Subordinating Conjunctions Comprehension Check and RE-READING Practice
--RE-READ the content on the slip and edit/revise for WUBAIS errors. Be prepared to share your edits with your classmates!
--edits shared on the SMART Board
--edits shared on the SMART Board
--For HW, prepare for the quiz based on today's grammar work about WUBAIS words, which will take place next class block. You will be presented with sentences that are either incorrect or correct as written, and in instances where sentences are written incorrectly, you will need to find and fix the errors. You will also be asked to create a few of your own complex sentences. Additionally, I will check your level of understanding of should-be-mastered grammar concepts from the past. Please make sure, then, that you…
- can identify subjects and verbs
- know what constitutes a “could-be” sentence (independent clause)
- know and can apply the comma rules pertaining to introductory elements/transitions
- know and can apply the comma rules pertaining to coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS words).
--Obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom and log in.
Writing Workshop (Phase 7) -- More RE-READING and Editing/Revising (flex time)
--RE-READ your group response about "The Masque..." for comma errors as per today's grammar hammer instruction. Fix any errors that you find.
--familiarize yourselves with the rubric located at the following link and engage in one final round of revisions accordingly:
http://www.nysedregents.org/hsela/818/reela82018-rgw4.pdf
--familiarize yourselves with the rubric located at the following link and engage in one final round of revisions accordingly:
http://www.nysedregents.org/hsela/818/reela82018-rgw4.pdf
Before You Leave
- Share your group's Google Doc with me again.
- Return the Chromebooks.
Flex Block
HW (Class Preparation)
HW (Class Preparation)
--Prepare for the quiz based on today's grammar work about WUBAIS words, which will take place at the beginning of next class. You will be presented with sentences that are either incorrect or correct as written, and in instances where sentences are written incorrectly, you will need to find and fix the errors. You will also be asked to create a few of your own complex sentences. Additionally, I will check your level of understanding of should-be-mastered grammar concepts from the past. Please make sure, then, that you…
- can identify subjects and verb
- know what constitutes a “could-be” sentence (independent clause)
- know and can apply the comma rules pertaining to introductory elements/transitions
- know and can apply the comma rules pertaining to coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS words).
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses or trained for a total of 45 minutes over three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 12/12. (See the updated "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.) This is the first take-home assessment assignment of Marking Period 3!
HW (Class Preparation/Take-Home Assessment)
--If you have not yet selected your next free reading book, consider doing so at some point between now and Friday, 12/13. I will do my best to help get the "right" book in your possession throughout the week beginning 12/9. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
- "'A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies,' said Jojen. 'The man who never reads lives only one'" (George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons).
On the backburner:
- Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
- tablet
