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ELA.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2
Semicolons and colons are tricky, and the Common Core creators knows that. If you are stuck on what to teach to make sure your learners can master Common Core skill L.9-10.2 use this resource to fine-tune your content. The multiple...
Curated OER
Semicolons
This one-page handout provides an overview and examples of how and when to use a semicolon. It does not include any questions or exercises; however, it does address relevant grammar rules at the secondary level.
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Lesson Plan 18: Cleaning It Up
Careful proofreading is an important step in the writing process. After guided practice using a provided worksheet that details common grammar concepts, young writers refer to the worksheet as they proofread their own work....
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Rules for Avoiding Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
In this grammar worksheet, learners identify and fix comma splices and fused sentences in forty sentences. Students correct sentences, and also fix the punctuation within three paragraphs.
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The Clause That Refreshes
Students define specialized terminology involving parts of speech. They identify main and subordinate clauses and create complex sentences. They edit and revise writing to incorporate complex sentences and identify parts of speech...
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Editing
Are your writers ready to edit their papers? Present them with these editing tips including reading papers out loud, varying sentence openings and lengths, and using action verbs. While the tips are worthwhile, consider supplementing the...
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Semicolons
In this semicolons worksheet, students practice their punctuation skills by completing 3 activities that use semicolons. Students complete 9 sentences.
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General Grammar Exam
In this online interactive English skills worksheet, students answer 50 multiple choice questions regarding appropriate grammar. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Connectors in Context
In this connecting words instructional activity, students choose the correct connecting word to complete the sentences. Students choose the connecting word for 15 sentences.
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Writing the Position Paper
Students write position papers on a form of alternative energy production. They use several class periods to develop and write their paper and them participate in an extensive peer review session.
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Peer Editing
Sudents read and critique three of their fellow classmates' science fiction short stories on three consecutive days for mechanics, short story elements, style, and informational elements.
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A Formal Analysis of Science Fiction
Young scholars write a five paragraph expository theme. They explain in their theme how the story they read qualifies as science fiction. Students write using all the conventions of English correctly.
Curated OER
Writing a Legal Brief
Twelfth graders work together to write appeals for their side in a famous case. Using a format, they write a legal brief and incorporate the legal, scientific and environmental information needed to make a strong case. They share their...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs
This screencast focuses on the use of semicolons and conjunctive adverbs; it defines both, provides their rules, and provides examples for using them. The instructor explains ow to use conjunctive adverbs, how to punctuate the sentences...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Conjunctive Adverb
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify a conjunctive adverb in the context of a sentence.
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K12 Reader: Conjunctive Adverbs
This reference page focuses on conjunctive adverbs including definition, examples, a list of common conjunctive adverbs, and sentence examples.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Semicolon With Conjunctive Adverbs
Rules and examples for using semicolons with conjunctive adverbs in a compound sentence.
Quia
Quia: Rags to Riches: Conjunctive Adverb Practice
In this interactive millionaire-style game, students read sentences and select the proper conjunctive adverb for each.
Quia
Quia: Conjunctive Adverbs
This is a 10-question, multiple choice exercise/quiz over conjunctive adverbs.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverb
An eight-slide presentation explaining semicolons, their usage rules, and how they are properly used in sentences with conjunctive adverbs. L.9-10.2a Punc/Indep Clause
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Adverbs
Learn why adverbs are an essential part of the English language while viewing example sentences.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs
This lesson demonstrates how to use a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb, such as "however."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Commas: Coordinating Conjunctions & Conjunctive Adverbs
This lesson introduces how to use commas with coordinating clauses and conjunctive adverbs.
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English Exercises: Conjunctive Adverbs
This learning module provides a partial list of common conjunctive adverbs, the sentence pattern with an example, and a five-question practice exercise.
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