DO NOW: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 2014
SST 601: PUNCTUATING SENTENCE TYPES
What are the three types of
sentences we reviewed last week?
(Simple, Compound, Complex)
PUNCTUATING SIMPLE SENTENCES
• Independent Clause
• Capital letter, ends with a period.
• (Intro, non-essential)
PUNCTUATING COMPOUND SENTENCES
• Two independent clauses
• Comma, FANBOYS
• Semicolon
• Avoid the run-on!
PUNCTUATING COMPLEX SENTENCES
Dependent Clause
,
Independent
Clause
Independent Clause Dependent Clause
KITE RUNNER GRAPHIC NOVEL PG. 118-124
Read this section with your partner
Complete the guiding questions as
you read!
KITE RUNNER PG. 125-132 CLASS READ
REACTIONS?
HOMEWORK:
• Punctuating sentences worksheet
• We will do stations tomorrow!
DO NOW: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2014
Get ready for stations!
STATIONS
English
Novel
SSR
SWBAT punctuate
simple,
compound and
complex
sentences in
various ways.
SWBAT discuss
The Kite Runner
Graphic Novel
Book Review
portfolio
SWBAT sustain
independent
reading for 20
minutes!
HOMEWORK:
Read for 30 minutes tonight!
DO NOW: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2014
Which is correct?
Chicago is the best city in
the world I love living in
this city.
Chicago is the best city in
the world; I love living in
this city.
SSR
THE KITE RUNNER BOOK REVIEW
Ms. Mann – 15 minutes
TOPIC STATEMENTS
What major themes where presented in The Kite Runner? What message is the
author trying to get across?
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Choose one major theme to focus on from The Kite Runner
TOPIC STATEMENTS: CONTINUED
Start your topic statement with the title of the book and the author name:
 The graphic novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini…
Choose a descriptive verb like:
 Shows, demonstrates, allows, exhibits, uses, illustrates, is, grabs, etc.
Explain the theme you have chosen to focus on.
FINDING YOUR PROOF…
Make sure your proof clearly supports your theme/topic!!!
HOMEWORK:
Continue working on your Book
Review
DUE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th to
turnitin.com
DO NOW: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014
In your Do Now section:
Write an example of:
A simple sentence.
A compound sentence that
uses a semicolon.
A complex sentence in which
the independent clause
comes first!
SSR
THE KITE RUNNER BOOK REVIEW
Ms. Mann – 15 minutes
BREAKING IT DOWN: OUTLINE
I. Theme/Topic
A. Topic Sentence
B. Explanation
II. Key events to support theme/topic
A. Proof 1
1. Specific Example
2. Explanation
B. Proof 2
1. Specific Example
2. Explanation
C. Proof 3
1. Specific Example
2. Explanation
III. Reaction/Insight
A. Did you like it?
B. Explanation
IV. Personal Connection/Recommendation
A. Would you recommend this book?
B. To who?
C. Why?
HOMEWORK:
Continue working on your Book
Review
DUE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th to
turnitin.com
DO NOW: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2014
The Kite Runner
Graphic Novel Book
Review work time.
HOMEWORK:
Punctuating Sentence Types Take-Home
Quiz
Continue working on your Book Review
DUE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th to
turnitin.com