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We'll be completing several sentence modeling exercises.
One of the best ways to grow as a writer is to imitate other writers. So, this nine weeks, we'll be learning from accomplished writers. If you find a sentence that you think would be a good one for our modeling exercises, email it to me.

Directions
For each sentence,
 * Copy the Rule/Tip and model sentence into your Writer's Notebook.
 * Complete the activity as directed.
 * To earn your five (5) points for the day, you must finish within the **first ten minutes** of class.
 * Punctuation Matters! Be careful to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Proofread before posting!

Monday, Jan. 11/Tuesday, Jan. 12
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 * ===Writer's Tip-===
 * __Rule of Three__: Use three successive elements (words, phrases, clauses) to create special emphasis.
 * Model Sentence: Rather than __love__, than __money__, than __fame__, give me __truth__. –Henry David Thoreau
 * Your Sentence: ?????

Wednesday, Jan. 13/Thursday, Jan. 14

 * ===Punctuation Rule:===
 * Use a **comma before coordinating conjunctions** (FANBOYS) that join two sentences. Two sentences (independent clauses) create a **compound sentence.**
 * __Model Sentence__: Tom apologized to his girlfriend**, for** he did not want her to remain angry.
 * ===Your Sentence:===
 * Write a compound sentence that uses a coordinating conjunction and one of this week's vocabulary words.
 * ===Post your sentence HERE.===
 * ===Finally, take the 5-Question Quiz, Coordinating Conjunctions, at QuizStar.===

Friday, Jan. 15/Tuesday, Jan. 19

 * ===Punctuation Rule:===
 * Complex sentences consist of one independent clause + 2 or more dependent clauses. Dependent Clauses begin with Subordinating Conjunction or Relative Pronouns.
 * Review this online hand-out.
 * What are the subordinating conjunctions?
 * What are the relative pronouns?
 * When do you use a comma with subordinating clauses?
 * **__Model Sentences__:**
 * **When** you learn the basic rules for subordination and coordination**,** you'll improve your ACT test score.
 * Learning to punctuate correctly requires practice **since** it's now innate knowledge.
 * ===Your Sentence:===
 * Write a complex sentence that uses a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun and one of this week's vocabulary words.
 * ===Post your sentence HERE.===
 * **Take a 10-Question Quiz on subordinating conjunctions at QuizStar**.

Joining sentences with Subjunctive Adverbs

 * ===Rule (Add to your writer's notebook.):===
 * Use a semicolon ** in front** and a **comma after conjunctive adverbs** that join two sentences.
 * Check out the link to see a list of conjunctive adverbs. **Add them to your writer's notebook.**
 * __Model Sentences__: The dark skies and distant thunder dissuaded Clarice from her afternoon run**; moreover, ** she had thirty calculus problems to solve for her morning class.
 * ===Your Sentence:===
 * Write a **compound sentence** that uses a **conjunctive adverb** and one of this week's **vocabulary words**.
 * Post your sentence HERE.

//Friday, Jan. 22/Monday, Jan. 25: Review Subordination and Coordination//

 * ===In your Writer's Notebook, review the punctuation rules for using coordinating conjunctions, subordinating con junctions, and conjunctive adverbs to join sentences.===
 * ===Take 25-Question Quiz on Coordination ===
 * After you submit your answers, a results screen will show you your score and give explanations for any you missed. Be sure to review the ones you miss and try to understand why you missed them.
 * **To send me your results, scroll to the bottom of the results page. Enter your name, checkmark the instructor box, and enter my email <bhscafe19[at]gmail[dot]com, and click "email results."**
 * ===Take 25-Question Quizon Subordination===
 * **Repeat above steps to email me a screen shot of your results.**
 * **Repeat above steps to email me a screen shot of your results.**

Note: We're having a quiz on subordination, coordination, and who/whom next class period.

 * Take a practice quiz at QuizStar.

//Thursday, Jan. 28/Tuesday, Feb.2: Exam on Reviewing Subordination and Coordination//

 * Take exam at QuizStar.

= Participial Phrases =

A-Day: Friday, Feb. 12 :

 * **Writer's Tip**:
 * VERBS, functioning as adjectives, that launch ACTION-PACKED sentences that provide description--showing details.
 * ALWAYS use commas to set them apart from sentence.
 * Present Participles are VERBS that end in -ING.
 * Past Participles are VERBS that end in -ED or -EN (usually).
 * **Model Sentence**:
 * The sun rose clear and bright, ** tinging the foamy crests of waves with a reddish purple **. (Alexander Dumas, //Count of Monte Cristo//)
 * Present Participial phrase as a **sentence closer**
 * Using the model sentence above, write your own sentence that follows the same sentence pattern. Share it **HERE.**
 * Example: Sally danced spastic and awkward, ** sputtering across the dance floor with insane gyrations .**

Thursday, Feb 4: More Participial Phrases

 * **Model Sentence**:
 * Present Participial phrase as a **sentence opener**
 * Using the model sentence above, write your own sentence that follows the same sentence pattern. Share it **HERE.**
 * Using the model sentence above, write your own sentence that follows the same sentence pattern. Share it **HERE.**