Feb 16 - Comma & Advanced Punctuations

Today we will...

1. demonstrate the most common use of the advanced punctuation (comma, dash, colon, semicolon)
2. understand the differences between these punctuation marks
3. apply these punctuation marks to make your writing more effective

Comma Jokes

First, let's take a look at some comma jokes.

 

 

Well, here is a scary one: Let's eat, Granddad

Comma Quiz

Now let's take a comma quiz and see if you guys will mess things up. Here is the answer key.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Here is a practice on the coordinating conjunctions.

Other Punctuation Marks

We are now familiar with the use of comma. What about other punctuation marks?

Homework

1. Please do the assigned Writer's Help exercises
2. Reflective Essay
3. Revise your Diagnostic Essay. The final draft for grade is due by 11:59 pm this Sunday (Feb 22) on Compass 2g.