When to use a comma

A comma is a piece of punctuation that is used within sentences.

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Comma rule #1 = In lists to separate items

Ex: My trousers are black, long and comfortable. (adjectives)

Ex: I went shopping and bought an apple, a banana and a cream cake. (nouns)


Comma rule #2 = Before direct speech

Ex: Mr. Blake said, "Jump higher."


Comma rule #3 = To add 2 sentences together, using a connecting word (and, but, or, so, yet, for)

Ex: We must save electricity, so we should turn off the lights.

Ex: I knew there was a shark, yet I still went swimming.


Comma rule #4 = To separate non-essential information in a sentence

Ex: Bryan, who likes comic books, is a good student.


Comma rules #5 = After an introductory part of the sentence

Ex: Yesterday, I went shopping.

Ex: After I eat lunch, I always take a nap.


Practice!

If you want more practice, check out these fun comma quizzes!


Comma Quiz 1

Comma Quiz 2

Comma Quiz 3

ESL Project - Literature Circles + Story Maps + Individual Project 2

Section 1

1. You will read 2 short stories in Literature Circles during class
2. You will show your groups' understanding of the plot by creating 2 story maps (1 for each story)
3. You will talk about and make notes on the characteristics of the main character
4. You will be graded on how well you participate (participation grade) and the two story maps (2 class work grades)

Section 2

1. You will choose one of the two stories to present
2. You will choose how to present your information
3. You will read the project objectives and try to stretch yourself to the next level...

If you need a reminder about what you have to do, click here.

Timeline (Period B)

Literature Circles = Tuesday 28th / Thursday 1st / Monday 5th

Project Time = Wednesday 7th / Friday 9th / Tuesday 13th

Presentation Date = Thursday 15th

Timeline (Period G)

Literature Circles = Monday 27th / Wednesday 29th /Friday 2nd

Project Time = Tuesday 6th / Thursday 8th / Monday 12th

Presentation Date = Wednesday 14th

Rubrics

Section 1 (click to see)


Section 2 (click to see)

As I see it...

The Ten Commandments show that the Israelites were...gullible people.
The Ten Commandments are...an example of how we should live.
The most important of the Ten Commandments is...do not kill (in my opinion) because...everyone is equal.
The most questionable of the Ten Commandments is...do not be jealous/envious.

Semester 2 Homework

Thursday 16th / Friday 17th February - Readers' Workshop
1. Is your www.goodreads.com profile up to date?
2. Is your Readers' Workshop folder up to date?
3. Do you owe me any 'Book Worms' flowers?


Wednesday 15th February - Content Support
1. On your blog, create a new post with the title 'As I see it...'
Complete the following stems:
The Ten Commandments show that the Israelites were...
The Ten Commandments are...
The most important of the Ten Commandments is.....because...
The most questionable of the Ten Commandments is...
(See post in class blog for an example)

2. Visit the library. Find books (fiction and non-fiction that are about Jews)
Do not check these books out, but write a list. Then we will visit the library together next lesson to see examples of Judaism in books (For example, Anne Frank)


Lesson 2 - Writers' Workshop
Think of ideas for a Realistic Fiction story
Read for 30 minutes daily

Lesson 1 - Readers' Workshop

Find 5 examples of Realistic Fiction in the library

Read for 30 minutes daily

Reading during Tet

On the subway in Singapore

On the train between Singapore and Malaysia

On the subway in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fairy Tales

Well done everyone! You wrote some really wonderful fairy tales.

Do now:

• Check your email
• Open the final draft
• Copy it
• Create a new post on your blog
• Title - Fairy Tales
• Paste the fairy tale into the post
• And save

Chuc Mung Nam Moi!

Mid-Term Exam

Instead of having a mid-term EXAM, the fairy tale that you are writing now will be your mid-term grade.

Your 1st draft is due Monday 9th/Tuesday 10th (electronically).
Please email to sarah.parker@ais.edu.vn

This needs to be on time so that I can read and correct, ready for the next lesson when you will edit.

Grade 6s - 400 words
Grade 7s - 500 words

Remember to use paragraphs!

Follow your plan to know the things that need to be included (good character, bad character etc.)