Curated OER
Semicolon vs. Colon...And What is a Comma Splice?
Designed originally for higher education, this PowerPoint could also be used to introduce your high schoolers to the semicolon, colon, and comma splice. The texts do not contain pictures or graphics; instead, they present information in...
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
Semicolons
In this semicolons worksheet, learners practice their punctuation skills by completing 3 activities that use semicolons. Students complete 9 sentences.
Curated OER
Connectors in Context
In this connecting words worksheet, students choose the correct connecting word to complete the sentences. Students choose the connecting word for 15 sentences.
Achievement Strategies
ACT College Readiness Standards
Here is a template offering a comprehensive outline of ACT skill categories, what standards are expected to be mastered, and blank spaces for you to include how you plan to address those standards within your curriculum.
Shmoop
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.
Curated OER
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.
Curated OER
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.
Curated OER
A Formal Analysis of Science Fiction
Students 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.
Other
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.
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.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Self Teaching Unit: Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
This lesson starts with the simple sentence and explains sentence parts, independent clauses, types of sentences, coordinating conjunctions, conjunctive adverbs, and sentence errors (comma splices and fused sentences). Links to practice...
Other
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.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Connecting Clauses
Notes defining dependent and independent clauses, followed by an eleven-slide PowerPoint presentation defining and giving examples of simple, compound, and complex sentences. More notes explain subordinating conjunctions, conjunctive...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Compound Sentences
This lesson introduces compound sentences and how they are constructed.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: The Semicolon
What is a semicolon and how do you use it in your writing? Check out this tutorial to learn more about this punctuation mark in English sentence structure.