Agenda -Opening: Richard Cory Mentor Text -WN response, how could this connect to The Great Gatsby?

-Semi-Colons: rules, practice, notes -Response-Chapter 8, use semi-colons -Closing: what are the semi-colon rules (3). -HW: Semi-colon packet due Monday if you didnt finish it in class.

opening: mentor text http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAGKpoVFbmw&feat ure=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9AgVO1Sjc

-Homework: semi-colon packet is due Monday if you dont finish it in class today. -The first draft of your narrative is due Friday. -The end of the unit is coming up on Friday. You must have all late/missing work turned in at that point or it will remain a zero.

In your writers notebook you need to take notes over semi-colons.

What is wrong with this sentence?

Jay Gatsby was a man of money and power, neither could save him from his early demise.
It is a comma splice! Comma splice is when you smash two independent clauses together. No-No!

Semi-Colons RULE #1:

1.

Can be used to fix comma splices.

2. Combine two related sentences together to create style and length. 3. Both sentences have to be complete! Could use a semi-colon in place of and.

Semi-Colons RULE #2: 1. Semi-colons can NOT be used with an AAAWWWUBBIS phrase or DEPENDENT clause or INCOMPLETE sentence.

Example: Whenever I watch this movie; I cry. WRONG!

Example: Which is incorrect? Circle or highlight them and tell me why.

Until Myrtles death; the story seemed

hopeful.

Gatsbys death was a shock and a

tragedy, he didnt deserve to die. made contact with Gatsby.

Since Daisy's fight with Tom; she hasnt

Although Tom may be able to keep Daisy, she will never forget her first love; their relationship is bound to be difficult as long as they are together.
This is okaythe semi-colon is after the complete AWUBS sentence. This is really cool to use in thesis statements.

Example:
Although school searches may invade a students privacy, it is

necessary to protect the whole student body; school searches should be allowed in public schools.

Examples:
1.

I like to eat out. Malia is one of the best restaurants in town. I like to eat out; Malia is one of the best restaurants in town.

2.

3.

NO-I like to eat; sports are important for school.

Make your own on lines 1 and 2.

4.

Go through your book and find two examples of the semi-colon. Really read and consider what the semi-colon is used for (not just the generic it adds style or its a dramatic pause). Tell me what it does SPECIFICALLY for the sentence you are reading.
Search and record.

Now its your turn.

Use two semi-colons in your response.

Turn to the closing question section and write down three rules for the semi-colon you know based on todays discussion.
Homework: this packet is due by Monday for full credit.