1. ELA Run On Sentences!
L.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

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3. What is a Run-on sentence?
Run-on sentences are two sentences incorrectly joined.
What type of sentence has two (or more) clauses with no punctuation between them?
fused sentence
Ex. We wanted to go swimming it was too hot.
What type of sentence has two (or more) independent clauses separated by only a comma?
comma splice
Ex. We wanted to go swimming, it was too hot.

4. Let’s Practice
Write down your answer!
Which sentence is a run-on? A. Although it was cold, we went swimming. B. Yes, I am hungry. C. We went to McDonald’s, it was closed. D. Mr. Ray, my teacher, taught me about run-ons. Hint: Find two sentences incorrectly joined.

5. Let’s Practice
Which sentence is a run-on? A. Although it was cold, we went swimming. subordinating conjunction used correctly B. Yes, I am hungry. introductory word followed by comma & independent clause C. We went to McDonald’s, it was closed. D. Mr. Ray, my teacher, taught me about run-ons. appositive phrase with commas used correctly

6. How do we fix a run-on? There are 3 ways to correct a run-on sentence:
Add punctuation and a capital letter
Add a semicolon
Add a conjunction (and a comma if necessary)

7. How to fix a run-on: Dave likes chicken. He rarely eats it.
Incorrect: Dave likes chicken, he rarely eats it.
Add punctuation ( . ! ? ) and a capital letter
Dave likes chicken. He rarely eats it.
Add a semicolon (;)
Dave likes chicken; he rarely eats it.
Add a conjunction (and a comma if necessary)
Dave likes chicken, but he rarely eats it.
Although Dave likes chicken, he rarely eats it.

8. Let’s Practice
Write down your answer!
Which sentence is a run-on? A. Mrs. Miller’s birthday was on Sunday, and her son’s birthday was on Saturday. B. Mrs. Miller’s birthday was on Sunday. Her son’s birthday was on Saturday. C. Mrs. Miller’s birthday was on Sunday, her son’s birthday was on Saturday. D. Mrs. Miller’s birthday was on Sunday; her son’s birthday was on Saturday.

9. Let’s Practice
Which sentence is a run-on? A. Mrs. Miller’s birthday was on Sunday, and her son’s birthday was on Saturday. (comma with conjunction) B. Mrs. Miller’s birthday was on Sunday. Her son’s birthday was on Saturday. (punctuation with capital letter) C. Mrs. Miller’s birthday was on Sunday, her son’s birthday was on Saturday. D. Mrs. Miller’s birthday was on Sunday; her son’s birthday was on Saturday. (semicolon used correctly)

10. Things to remember
When a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) is between the two independent clauses, use a comma before it
Right: Dave likes chicken, but he rarely eats it.
Wrong: Dave likes chicken but he rarely eats it.
When a subordinating conjunction combines an independent and a dependent clause, use a comma between the clauses only if subordinating conjunction comes first
Right: Although Dave likes chicken, he rarely eats it.
Wrong: Dave likes chicken, although he rarely eats it.
Do not capitalize the word after a semicolon (unless you have another reason like a proper noun)!
AAWWUUBBIS = Although, after, when, while, unless, until, before, because, if, since

11. Let’s Practice
Write down your answer!
Which sentence is written correctly? A. Monica’s mom won’t get her an xBox so she is upset. B. Because Monica’s mom won’t get her an xBox, she is upset. C. Monica’s mom won’t get her an xBox, she is upset. D. Monica’s mom won’t get her an xBox; She is upset.

12. Let’s Practice
Which sentence is written correctly? A. Monica’s mom won’t get her an xBox so she is upset. fused sentence B. Because Monica’s mom won’t get her an xBox, she is upset. C. Monica’s mom won’t get her an xBox, she is upset. comma splice D. Monica’s mom won’t get her an xBox; She is upset. capital letter after semicolon

13. Things to remember
Even if the sentence is set up correctly, the conjunction might not make sense.
Right: I didn’t study, so I got a bad grade on my quiz.
Wrong: I didn’t study, but I got a bad grade on my quiz.
Right: Jacob and I went to lunch, and he got a cheeseburger.
Wrong: Jacob and I went to lunch, but he got a cheeseburger.

14. On TNReady… You will maybe given a run-on sentence and four choices.
You will have to pick the one that joins the sentences correctly.
Watch out for…
Comma splices
Transition words incorrectly used as conjunctions
Wrong conjunctions for the sentence relationship

15. Independent Practice
Write down your answer!
We would like to know when our order will arrive the order confirmation number is #BN-439. What is the best way to correct this run-on sentence? A. We would like to know when our order will arrive, the order confirmation number is #BN-439. B. We would like to know when our order will arrive; the order confirmation number is #BN-439. C. We would like to know when our order will arrive, but the order confirmation number is #BN-439. D. We would like to know when our order will arrive; however the order confirmation number is #BN-439.

16. Write down your answer!
Independent Practice
I could not open my locker my sweater was caught in the hinge. What is the correct way to revise this run-on sentence? A. I could not open my locker because my sweater was caught in the hinge. B. I could not open my locker, because my sweater was caught in the hinge. C. I could not open my locker, so my sweater was caught in the hinge. D. I could not open my locker, my sweater was caught in the hinge.

17. Answers with explanations on next two slides.
Independent Practice
Answers with explanations on next two slides.

18. Independent Practice – Answer #1
We would like to know when our order will arrive the order confirmation number is #BN-439. What is the best way to correct this run-on sentence? A. We would like to know when our order will arrive, the order confirmation number is #BN-439. (comma splice!) B. We would like to know when our order will arrive; the order confirmation number is #BN-439. C. We would like to know when our order will arrive, but the order confirmation number is #BN-439. (wrong conjunction) D. We would like to know when our order will arrive; however the order confirmation number is #BN-439. (however doesn’t fit the relationship)

19. Independent Practice – Answer #2
I could not open my locker my sweater was caught in the hinge. What is the correct way to revise this run-on sentence? A. I could not open my locker because my sweater was caught in the hinge. B. I could not open my locker, because my sweater was caught in the hinge. (comma not needed) C. I could not open my locker, so my sweater was caught in the hinge. (wrong conjunction for the situation) D. I could not open my locker, my sweater was caught in the hinge. (comma splice)