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EWRT 200 March 5

Sentence Types Editing: combined

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AGENDA

1. Simple2. Compound3. Complex4. Compound-

complex

Types of Sentences

A simple sentence has one subject and one verb

I like to study grammar. A simple sentence is also called an

independent clause. An independent clause ends with a

period or semicolon.

#1: Simple Sentence

Examples:

The Book of Unknown Americans tells the story of the love between a Panamanian boy and a Mexican girl

You and Alex need to be quiet.

Ms. Bennett did a cartwheel and a backflip.

Simple Sentences: Find one in your essay!

Can have a compound subject

Can have a compound predicate

A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined by one of the following:

A comma and a coordinating conjunction I like to study grammar, and I love this

class. A semicolon

I like to study grammar; I love this class. A semicolon and an adverbial conjunction

I like to study grammar; therefore, I love this class.#2: Compound

Sentence

Coordinating Conjunctions are used to join together two independent clauses.

Examples: For And Nor But Or Yet So

Coordinating Conjunctions

Two independent clauses joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

I love you, and you love me.

Independent clause

Independent clause

“If the relation between the ideas expressed in the main clauses is very close and obvious without a conjunction, you can separate the clauses with a semicolon” (Little, Brown Handbook, 9th Edition, p. 361).

Semicolons

COMPOUND SENTENCE:Semicolon Method

Kelsey has benefited from her writing exercises; she has good grammar and

punctuation.

Tiffany works in San Francisco; she runs The Duck.

Elaine pays attention in class; she takes copious notes

COMPOUND SENTENCE:adverbial conjunctions

MOREOVER

HOWEVER

NEVERTHELESS

OTHERWISE

THEREFORE

COMPOUND SENTENCE:CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS

Thomas is cool; moreover, he is fashionable

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Luke’s grandmother buys him sweaters; however, he does not wear them.

Clause 1 Clause 2

Independent Independent

Two independent clauses joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

Their daughter Maribel suffers a near-fatal accident, so the Riveras leave México and come to America.

Two independent clauses joined together with a semi-colon.

Mayor Toro also lives in the Redwood Apartments; he is a high school sophomore whose family arrived from Panamà fifteen years ago.

Two independent clauses joined together with a semicolon and an adverbial conjunction, followed by a comma (moreover, however, nevertheless, otherwise, therefore).

Mayor and Maribel grow closer; however, violence casts a shadow over their futures in America.

A complex sentence is a simple sentence (independent clause) to which a part of a sentence (dependent clause) has been added. Because I like to study grammar, I

love this class. I love this class because I like to

study grammar.

#3: Complex Sentence

A dependent clause joined to an independent clause. (The dependent clause needs the

rest of the sentence for support.)

Because you love me, I love you.

Dependent clause

Independent clause

A dependent clause contains a subject and verb. It begins with a subordinating conjunction; thus, it does not express a completed thought. A dependent clause is also called a subordinate clause.

Dependent clauses, like babies, cannot stand alone.

Because you love me.

Fragment!

Common Subordinating (Dependent) Conjunctions

after even if now that that where

although

even though

once though

whereas

as if rather than

unless wherever

as if whenever

since until whether

because

in orderthat

so that when which

before than in case

while

After settling at the Redwood Apartments, they discover that Maribel's recovery will not be easy.

Even though they try to fit in, every task seems to confront them with language, racial, and cultural obstacles.

Complex Sentences

A compound/complex sentence is the last and most complicated type of sentence.

It contains at least one dependent clause and at least two independent clauses.

#4: Compound/Complex Sentence

A dependent clause added to two or more independent clauses

Because we are a family, I love you, and you love me.

2 independent clauses

Dependent clause

Although Arturo and Alma keep a close eye on Maribel, her budding romance with Mayor grows, and their love gives them both a new strength.

Compound Complex Sentences

Simple Compound

Complex Compound/complex

Every sentence in English fits into one of these four categories:

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The Reflection Essay

Write a letter containing at least three paragraphs (350-600 words), which both reflects on your development this quarter and explains why you are ready for the next level. The reflective response goes in the front of your portfolio—as an introduction to your work for the teachers evaluating the portfolio.

Assignment Directions:

In groups of three or four, think of all of the different writing strategies you have learned this quarter.

Make a list so you can score points when we come back together for this discussionBrainstorming: five

minutes

Organization is the internal structure of the writing that frames the ideas in a logical pattern.

Voice is the tone of the piece -- this is the personal stamp that a writer brings while keeping in mind his or her purpose and audience.

Word choice are the words chosen to convey meaning -- it's important to use the right word in the right place.

Sentence Fluency is an auditory trait. It focuses on how words and phrases sound and flow throughout the text.

Conventions is the mechanical correctness of the piece, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Presentation is how the writing looks on the page. Make the overall appearance pleasing to the eye. Follow MLA format

Ideas are the heart of the message that makes up the meaning of the piece.

Present: Describe your individual strengths and current process as a writer.

Brainstorming

Paragraph #2: Practice

Revise and edit your combined essay: #4

Write paragraph two of your reflection essay: “My Current Process”

Bring your reflection essay draft to class with you.

HOMEWORK