GRADES ARE CLOSED FOR THE FIFTH MARKING PERIOD
As I stated earlier in the week, I am obviously not in class today. However,
as you have already been informed, here is what is happening. This is for those students, who check the blog.
At this point, I should have received all your essays.
In class: vocabulary test on literary and rhetorical terms 1...
AND punctuation practice with colons. Class handout / copy below. This is due at the close of class today. There will be an assessment on this material on Friday, May 16.
Name________________________
1.
Please read through the 6 rules that apply to the use of punctuating
with a colon. Each is followed by an example, so as to understand the usage.
2.
Complete the 20 sentences and before each one, write the number of the
rule that applies. Graded assignment; due at the end of
class today. Note that there will be an assessment on Friday, May 16.
Colons
Rule
1
Use the colon
after a complete sentence to introduce a list of items when introductory words
such as namely, for example, or that is do not appear.
Examples:
You may be required to bring many items: sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing.
I want the following items: butter, sugar, and flour.
I want an assistant who can do the following: (1) input data, (2) write reports, and (3) complete tax forms.
You may be required to bring many items: sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing.
I want the following items: butter, sugar, and flour.
I want an assistant who can do the following: (1) input data, (2) write reports, and (3) complete tax forms.
Rule
2
A colon should
not precede a list unless it follows a complete sentence; however, the colon is
a style choice that some publications allow.
Examples:
If a waitress wants to make a good impression on her customers and boss, she should (a) dress appropriately, (b) calculate the bill carefully, and (c) be courteous to customers.
There are three ways a waitress can make a good impression on her boss and her customers:
(a) Dress appropriately.
(b) Calculate the bill carefully.
(c) Be courteous to customers.
I want an assistant who can (1) input data, (2) write reports, and (3) complete tax forms.
If a waitress wants to make a good impression on her customers and boss, she should (a) dress appropriately, (b) calculate the bill carefully, and (c) be courteous to customers.
There are three ways a waitress can make a good impression on her boss and her customers:
(a) Dress appropriately.
(b) Calculate the bill carefully.
(c) Be courteous to customers.
I want an assistant who can (1) input data, (2) write reports, and (3) complete tax forms.
Rule
3
Capitalization
and punctuation are optional when using single words or phrases in bulleted
form. If each bullet or numbered point is a complete sentence, capitalize the
first word and end each sentence with proper ending punctuation. The rule of
thumb is to be consistent.
Examples:
I want an assistant who can do the following:
(a) input data,
(b) write reports, and
(c) complete tax forms.
I want an assistant who can do the following:
(a) input data,
(b) write reports, and
(c) complete tax forms.
The
following are requested:
(a) Wool sweaters for possible cold weather.
(b) Wet suits for snorkeling.
(c) Introductions to the local dignitaries.
(a) Wool sweaters for possible cold weather.
(b) Wet suits for snorkeling.
(c) Introductions to the local dignitaries.
OR
The
following are requested:
(a) wool sweaters for possible cold weather
(b) wet suits for snorkeling
(c) introductions to the local dignitaries
(a) wool sweaters for possible cold weather
(b) wet suits for snorkeling
(c) introductions to the local dignitaries
NOTE: With lists, you may use periods after numbers and letters
instead of parentheses.
These are some of the pool rules:
1. Do not run.
2. If you see unsafe behavior, report it to the lifeguard.
3. Have fun!
1. Do not run.
2. If you see unsafe behavior, report it to the lifeguard.
3. Have fun!
Rule
4
Use a colon
instead of a semicolon between two sentences when the second sentence explains
or illustrates the first sentence and no coordinating conjunction is being used
to connect the sentences. If only one sentence follows the colon, do not
capitalize the first word of the new sentence. If two or more sentences follow
the colon, capitalize the first word of each sentence following.
Examples:
I enjoy reading: novels by Kurt Vonnegut are among my favorites.
Garlic is used in Italian cooking: It greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes. It also enhances the flavor of eggplant.
I enjoy reading: novels by Kurt Vonnegut are among my favorites.
Garlic is used in Italian cooking: It greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes. It also enhances the flavor of eggplant.
Rule
5
Use the colon
to introduce a direct quotation that is more than three lines in length. In
this situation, leave a blank line above and below the quoted material. Single
space the long quotation. Some style manuals say to indent one-half inch on
both the left and right margins; others say to indent only on the left margin.
Quotation marks are not used.
Example:
The author of Touched, Jane Straus, wrote in the first chapter:
The author of Touched, Jane Straus, wrote in the first chapter:
Georgia went back to her bed and stared at the intricate patterns of burned
moth wings in the translucent glass of the overhead light. Her father was in
“hyper mode” again where nothing could calm him down.
He’d been talking nonstop for a week about remodeling projects, following her
around the house as she tried to escape his chatter. He was just about to
crash, she knew.
Rule
6
Use the colon
to follow the salutation of a business letter even when addressing someone by
his/her first name. Never use a semicolon after a salutation. A comma is used after the salutation for
personal correspondence.
Example:
Dear Ms. Rodriguez:
Dear Ms. Rodriguez:
Please write the number of the rule that is
applicable to the sentence; then insert the colon, as needed.
____________1. Kelly wants to play outside
she loves being outdoors in the winter.
____________2. I think I’ll go to the 7 00 PM
movie later.
____________3. I’ve been to four continents
Africa, North America, South America and Asia.
____________4. My friends think I’m funny I
always make a fool of myself with them.
____________5. To Whom It May Concern
____________6. I love healthy foods nuts,
fruits, and vegetables.
____________7. Jill had to answer the
question should she say yes or no?
____________8. The ingredients are as follows
salt, pepper, popcorn and seasoning.
____________9. There is one place I go every
Sunday church.
____________10.
Don’t forget the number one class rule raise your hand.
____________11. I wish I had a pet I have always liked
animals.
____________12. My alarm clock is set for 6
45 AM.
____________13. I play four sports soccer, football, rugby
and baseball.
____________14. I have been really sad today I just found out
my puppy Alvin just died.
____________15. Dear Mr. Jones
____________16. I love reading all types of
books mystery, horror, suspense, and biographies.
____________17. The friends I play with are
as follows Jill, Jack, Tom and Eden.
____________18. There are four parts to a
plant roots, stem, leaves and flower.
____________19. There is only one reason you
failed you didn’t prepare for the test.
____________20. You will need to finish three
chores vacuum, mow the lawn, make your bed.
No comments:
Post a Comment