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Fragments, Comma Splices, and Fused Sentences

For Students 7th - 8th
Identifying when to use commas, semicolons and other forms of punctuation can be difficult for students. This 10 question activity which relates to sentence fragments, could be used to help students identify correct use of punctuation.
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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

For Students 6th - 7th
In these commas splices and fused sentences worksheets, students read the sentences that contain commas splices and fused sentences. Students then select from the options the correct way to finish the sentences.
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Different Types of Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
In this grammar activity, students mark a R for run-on, CS for a comma splice, F for fragment or C for correct for twenty sentences.
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Types of Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
In this grammar worksheet, students identify twenty sentences as correct as is, fragments, contains a comma splice or is a fused sentence.
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Run-ons, Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

For Students 6th - 12th
In this sentence writing learning exercise, learners are given pairs of sentences with directions to form one new sentence using commas, semicolons and/or conjunctions. Students can self check or trade and grade using the answer key...
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Avoiding Comma Splices

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this comma worksheet, students view sentences that need to be repaired with the use of commas. Students repair 10 sentences.
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Using Commas Correctly

For Students 9th - 12th
Commas can be complicated. Help learners achieve a greater understanding of comma usage with this handout, which includes two different comma activities. Following given directions, young writers punctuate provided sentences and combine...
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Lesson on Run-on Sentences

For Teachers 7th
In this instructional activity on run-on sentences worksheet, 7th graders read the explanation and examples of sentence construction and punctuation, then rewrite 10 sentences correctly.
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Commas With Conjunctions Worksheet

For Students 8th - 11th
In this grammar worksheet, students complete a variety of activities including identifying whether sentences are correct or have a comma splice, correct comma splices in sentences and insert a comma to combine two sentences or more for...
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Commas

For Students 5th - 9th
How well do your pupils know comma rules? Clear up confusion with this document, which includes an abundance of information about how and when to use commas as well as a practice exercise. Note: The answers are on the bottom of the page....
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Sentence Sense: Correcting Errors

For Students 6th - 7th
In this language arts worksheet, students read 20 sentences that might contain errors. On the blank before each sentence, students write S if the sentence is correct, CS for a comma splice or FS for fused sentence (run-on).
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Complete Sentences

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Many types of sentences are covered in this presentation. Elementary schoolers view examples of complete sentences, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and compound sentences. After studying the rules, emerging writers try their hand...
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PPT
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Preparing for the WPE

For Teachers Higher Ed
Prepare your soon-to-be graduates to take the Writing Proficiency Examination given at Cal Poly. These slides cover everything from the various types of questions to writing thesis statements. This is more like an overview than a...
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Peer Editing Worksheets

For Teachers 8th - 12th
What kind of writing did your class just complete? Narrative writing? Process writing? Compare and contrast writing? Print this packet; there are 10 different peer-editing worksheets included here for a variety of writing. Teach your...
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The Run-On Sentence

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Explore grammar rules by completing a worksheet. In this sentence structure instructional activity, kids define run-on sentences and read sample sentences to determine whether they are complete or incomplete. There is also a space for...
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Combining Sentences: Correct Punctuation of Phrases and Clauses

For Students 7th - 12th
Break down the particularities of sentence combining with this explanatory handout. Using three example sentences, the handout demonstrates a variety of ways to combine sentences. This resource could act as a reference sheet for your...
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Run-On Sentences

For Students 9th - 12th
Have you seen run-on sentences in your learners' writing lately? If you're looking to address this issue, you might use this run-on sentence handout as a reference sheet. This handout lists examples of run-on sentences as well as...
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Independent and Dependent Clauses

For Students 5th - 8th
In this independent and dependent clause activity, learners are given a sentence that is written incorrectly and must correct.
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Eliminate Fragments and Run-ons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Fix fragments and run-ons. Kids practice editing a piece of their own writing, read, and take notes of common examples. They practice connecting independent clauses and then use the information to edit previously written pieces. Note:...
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Mardi Gras Madness

For Teachers 8th
CStudents create a sensory chart in on the topic of Mardi Gras. They design a brainstorm web using Inspiration and complete creative writing assignment. Students write a poem about Mardi Gras that is presented to the class at the final...
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Organizing Ideas

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate varous writing skills as part of larger course of study. The lesson is essentially a rough guide for conducting a class for writing. The main focus of the plan is organizing ideas using various strategies that...
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Fragments and Types of Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
In this online interactive grammar worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding fragments and types of sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Ingredients of Independent Clauses

For Students 4th - 6th
In this independent clause learning exercise, students complete a total of 10 questions related to independent clauses. Students may get immediate on-line feedback.

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