1. Last Week’s Review
What did you learn?

2. Let’s begin with SENTENCE TYPES.
Good writers use a variety of sentence types. The type of sentence is determined by its clauses. Subject + Predicate = Clause Clauses can be independent or dependent. Contains a complete thought Does not contain a complete thought

3. the presentations by the students
Clause or No Clause?
the presentations by the students
Clause or no clause?
No Clause
(No predicate)

4. most of the students in our class that day
Clause or No Clause?
most of the students in our class that day
Clause or no clause?
No Clause
(No predicate)

5. (No Subject, No predicate)
Clause or No Clause?
in the front of the room
Clause or no clause?
No Clause
(No Subject, No predicate)

6. Clause or No Clause?
S P P the written portion should be typed Clause or no clause? Clause

7. Clause or No Clause?
S P if you speak loudly Clause or no clause? Clause

8. Clause or No Clause? S P (you)
review the assignment directions Clause or no clause? Clause

9. Let’s Move On.
Now that you can identify clauses, let’s see if you can spot the clauses in the sentences.

10. Independent or Dependent?
when we deliver the presentations
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Dependent
(subordinate conjunction WHEN)

11. Independent or Dependent?
if your presentation is complete
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Dependent
(subordinate conjunction IF)

12. Independent or Dependent?
because you practiced at home
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Dependent
(subordinate conjunction BECAUSE)

13. Independent or Dependent?
since we assigned the project last week in class
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Dependent
(subordinate conjunction SINCE)

14. Independent or Dependent?
that you plan to present
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Dependent
(subordinate conjunction THAT)

15. Independent or Dependent?
we will begin presentations Thursday
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Independent

16. Independent or Dependent?
practice at home
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Independent

17. Independent or Dependent?
the assignment is worth forty points
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Independent

18. Independent or Dependent?
the project will reflect your theme
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Independent

19. Independent or Dependent?
people remember unique projects
Is this dependent or independent?
Answer:
Independent

20. Let’s Move On.
Now that you can determine the type of clause, let’s see if you can identify the clauses in a sentence.

21. Find the Clauses How many clauses are there in this sentence?
S P S P S P
He made a collage
, and
he was proud
because it looked cool.
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
Three Clauses

22. Find the Clauses How many clauses are there in this sentence?
S P P
On the bus or when at home,
they will practice in front of someone.
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
One Clause

23. Find the Clauses How many clauses are there in this sentence?
S P S P
Thoughtful projects are impressive
, and
that is important to remember.
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
Two Clauses

24. Find the Clauses How many clauses are there in this sentence?
S P P S P P
She will pick a theme
, and
then she will create the project.
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
Two Clauses

25. Find the Clauses How many clauses are there in this sentence?
S P P S P
He can ask the teacher
if he has a question.
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
Two Clauses

26. Let’s Move On.
Now that you can determine the type of clause, let’s see if you can identify the type of sentence.
A simple sentence consists of one independent clause.
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses.
A complex sentence has a dependent clause with an independent clause.
A compound-complex sentence has a dependent clause with two independent clauses.

27. This is a compound-complex sentence.
Identify the Sentence
S P S P S P
He made a collage
, and
he was proud
because it looked cool.
Independent
Independent
dependent
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a compound-complex sentence.

28. This is a simple sentence.
Identify the Sentence
S P P
On the bus or when at home,
they will practice in front of someone.
Independent
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a simple sentence.

29. This is a compound sentence.
Identify the Sentence
S P S P
Thoughtful projects are impressive
, and
that is important to remember.
Independent
Independent
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a compound sentence.

30. This is a compound sentence.
Identify the Sentence
S P P S P P
She will pick a theme
, and
then she will create the project.
Independent
Independent
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a compound sentence.

31. This is a complex sentence.
Identify the Sentence
S P P S P
He can ask the teacher
if he has a question.
Independent
Dependent
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a complex sentence.

32. The Eye Test Simple Complex Simple Simple Compound Compound
Identify and label the clauses in your head. Then determine the type of sentence it is.
1) He made a connection between the theme and the project.
2) While he spoke, we stared curiously at his painting.
3) Their family tradition was the most unique of them all.
4) Trying to impress the girl, Griffin sang his poem.
5) I enjoyed hearing your presentations; they were interesting.
6) Your grade jumped, so you might earn an A this quarter.
S P
Simple
S P S P
Complex
S P
Simple
S P
Simple
S P S P
Compound
S P S P P
Compound

33. Next Topic: Punctuating Quotations

34. Rule #1 “I worked very hard on my poem,” said Donna.
Quotation marks ALWAYS come in pairs, at the beginning and end of the quotation. If a quote is more than one sentence, use closing quotation marks at the end of the last sentence only.
Which one is correct?
“I worked very hard on my poem,” said Donna.
Franco added, “Thank you for your attention.
correct

35. Rule #2 “If you look,” Tony said, “The symbolism is here.”
If a quoted sentence is divided into two parts by words that tell who is speaking (like he says or I asked), the second part of the quoted sentence begins with a lowercase letter.
Which one is correct?
“If you look,” Tony said, “The symbolism is here.”
“If you look,” Tony said, “the symbolism is here.”
correct

36. Rule #3 Mr. Reckling warned, “Practice at home tonight!”
A quotation begins with a capital letter. 

Which one is correct?
Mr. Reckling warned, “Practice at home tonight!”
Mr. Reckling warned, “practice at home tonight!”
correct

37. Rule #4 “I learned so much about my family,” said Beth.
A comma separates the quotation from the words that tell who is speaking.
Which one is correct?
“I learned so much about my family,” said Beth.
“I learned so much about my family.” said Beth.
correct

38. Rule #5
Use single quotation marks for quotations within quotations.
Which one is correct?
Gretchen explained, “`My mom said, Let’s do this part together. So that’s why you saw us talking at the table.’”
Gretchen explained, “My mom said, `Let’s do this part together.’ So that’s why you saw us talking at the table.”
correct

39. Rule #6
The quotation’s ending punctuation goes inside the closing quotation marks. 

Which one is correct?
She admitted, “I was nervous at first, but it wasn’t tough at all.”
She admitted, “I was nervous at first, but it wasn’t tough at all”.
correct

40. The Eye Test Decide which version is written correctly. ANSWER
“My art connects to our unit” said Jaclyn “Because both show what it’s like to survive under tough conditions. In the story, Rivka says, `I play the Devil’s game. I play God’s game. And so I stay alive.’ “In my project, I tried to reflect Rivka’s thinking.”
“My art connects to our unit,” said Jaclyn, “because both show what it’s like to survive under tough conditions. In the story, Rivka says, `I play the Devil’s game. I play God’s game. And so I stay alive.’ In my project, I tried to reflect Rivka’s thinking.”
“My art connects to our unit,” said Jaclyn, “because both show what it’s like to survive under tough conditions. In the story, Rivka says `I play the Devil’s game. I play God’s game. And so I stay alive.” In my project, I tried to reflect Rivka’s thinking.
correct

41. Next Topic: Active vs. Passive Voice

42. What’s the Difference? Example: Alexandra delivered her presentation.
In active voice sentences the subject does the action.
Example: Alexandra delivered her presentation.
In passive voice sentences the subject receives the action.
Example: The presentation was delivered by Alexandra.

 Sometimes the doer of the action is omitted in passive voice sentences.
Example: The presentation was delivered. 

Usage of the active voice creates clearer writing.

43. Identifying Active and Passive Voice
Decide if each sentence below is written in the active or passive voice.
The poem was read.
He explained the figures of speech in the writing.
The poster board was brought in by Madison.
Six collages were hung in the room by the teacher.
Thirty-three points were earned by him.
Most of the kids listened politely.
She told an interesting story about her family.
Most of the presentation was given.
passive
ANSWER
active
passive
passive
passive
active
active
passive

44. The Eye Test Determine which example is free of the passive voice.
Answer
He began his presentation by explaining his theme. Connections between our unit and the theme were given. Then he showed the class his art project. Smiles were given by the class when the project was shown to them by him.
He began his presentation by explaining his theme. He explained the connections between his theme and our unit. Much thought was given from him. The class smiled when he showed the project.
He began his presentation by explaining his theme. He explained connections between his theme and our unit. The class smiled when he showed his project. He clearly put time into his presentation.
Correct

45. Next Topic: Indicative, Interrogative, Imperative, Subjunctive Mood

46. What’s the Difference?
The mood of a verb designates the relationship of the verb's action relative to reality.
Indicative
The indicative mood is used to make factual statements or express opinions as if they were facts. 
Imperative
The imperative mood expresses commands or requests. It indicates that the speaker desires for the action expressed in the sentence to take place.
Subjunctive
The subjunctive mood is used to explore conditional, or imaginary, or hypothetical situations. The subjunctive mood is used to explore conditions that are contrary to fact:
Interrogative
The interrogative mood is used to ask questions.

47. Identifying Mood subjunctive imperative interrogative imperative
Decide if the indicative, imperative, interrogative, or subjunctive mood is used.
I hope you do well.
Prepare yourself.
Do you think the presentation will be easy?
Time yourself at home to make sure you’re ready.
Take a deep breath before beginning, and lose the gum!
I will randomly call on people to present.
If you were sharp, you would practice standing up.
Good speakers make eye contact with the audience.
subjunctive
ANSWERS
imperative
interrogative
imperative
imperative
indicative
subjunctive
indicative

48. Finished!
Good Practice!