Post #2: Sentence Structures...

Sentence Structures! 

Run On and On an On and On... and fragments, OH MY!

Today's class will begin with a mini lesson on sentences - the complete ones, the fragmented ones, and those that go on and on and on.... 

All sentences need a subject and a predicate. To help understand, I've asked "Mr. Morton" from the School House Rock to join us:

I know students can't log into You Tube at school... try this: http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=The_Tale_of_Mr__Morton&video_id=159877

After watching the video, please walk through the power point presentation about sentence fragments (attached below).

sentence fragments PowerPoint

Next, do your best to understand what a RUN ON sentence is. 

Run On Sentence Tips

Then, quiz yourself. You have two options:

1. Capital Community College Run On and Fragment Quiz

    http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/fragments_quiz.htm

2. Grammar Bytes - Chomp Chomp Quiz on Sentence Fragments:

    http://www.chompchomp.com/frag01/frag01.htm

Finally, today's required post: 

Share your quiz experience - how did you do? What do writers need to remember when writing sentences? How do run-ons and fragments fit in your blogosphere? Do they work? Why or why not? Can you share an example of a run-on sentence? A fragment? As always, I challenge you to be  creative. Can you weave today's post into your own "style" or blog theme? Good Luck! 

Please don't forget to comment on AT LEAST THREE other student blogs. If you are having any trouble, ask for help!