3. 5:35 – 6:15 p.m.Run-Ons, p. 431
Q: What is a run-on?
A: Two complete thoughts “run together”
without a sign that there is a break between
them.
4. Types of Run-Ons, p. 431
There are two types of run-ons:
1. Fused sentences
Ex: My grades are very good this semester my
social life rates only a C.
2. Comma splices
Ex: My grades are very good this semester, my
social life rates only a C.
5. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 432-440
There are four methods of correcting a run-on:
1. Use a period and a capital letter to break the
two complete thoughts into separate
sentences.
Ex: My grades are very good this semester. My
social life rates only a C.
6. Activity 2, p. 433,
Do #2 and 4
2. . . . not so healthy. Many are made . . .
4. . . .night. His wife . . .
Activity 1
2. . . the dentist’s drill. It buzzed like . . .
4. . . .never stop growing. They will eventually. . .
7. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 435
2. Use a comma plus a joining word to connect
the two complete thoughts.
Ex: My grades are very good this semester, but
my social life rates only a C.
8. Activity 5, p. 436
Do #1 and 3.
1. . . . to the party, but her mom didn’t give her
permission.
. . .the party, for it was her prom party.
3. . . .dark and rainy, but she decided to go jogging
anyways.
. . .The day was dark and rainy, so I was not using (did not
use) my car.
. . . ., so I was afraid of going out.
9. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 436-439
3. a) Use a semi-colon to connect the two
complete thoughts.
Ex: My grades are very good this semester; my
social life rates only a C.
10. Activity 6, p. 437
Do # 1 and 3.
1. I spend eight hours a day in a windowless
office; it’s a relief to go out into the open air
after work.
3. It rained all week; parts of the highway were
flooded.
11. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 436-439
3. b) Use a semi-colon with a transition to
connect the two complete thoughts.
Ex: My grades are very good this semester;
however, my social life rates only a C.
12. Transitions to use with Semicolons
contrast: however, nevertheless, on the
other hand
addition: also, in
addition, moreover, furthermor
e
cause-effect: as a
result, thus, therefore, consequ
ently
See p. 438 for more. . .
13. Activity 7, p. 438
Do #2 and 4.
2. . . . new CD; however, she didn’t succeed . . .
. . . moreover, she didn’t succeed . . .
. . . indeed, she didn’t succeed . . .
. . . nevertheless, she didn’t
4. . . . wedding; instead, they used their money for a
nice honeymoon.
. . . wedding; therefore, they used . . . .
14. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 439
4. Use subordination (make one clause
dependent by adding a dependent word at
the beginning or in between the complete
thoughts).
Ex: Although my grades are very good this
semester, my social life rates only a C.
Ex: My grades are very good this semester
although my social life rates only a C.
15. Activity 9, p. 440
1. Do #1 and 3.
1. Since / Because / When / After / we
emerged from the darkened theatre, it took
several minutes for our eyes to adjust to the
light.
3. I can’t study for the test this weekend
because /if /since /as my boss wants me to
work overtime.
17. Exemplification Paragraphs
• Briefly review your mark and my comments.
• Return to me. I still need to input the grades.
• I will return this work to you again next
Monday when we study revision.
18. Writing – Intro Activity (5-7 min.)
1. Explain the steps or stages in one of the
following processes to a classmate:
• how I make coffee (or another simple drink)
• how to open a bottle of champagne
• the stages in a relationship
19. Process Paragraph
A process paragraph describes the
process, method, or steps a reader would need
to follow to make or do something.
Ex: making an omelette
Ex: overcoming an addiction
20. Process Paragraph
When writing a process paragraph you need to
• give all the steps needed (don’t leave out steps you think
are obvious but that the reader might not know)
• put extra thought into the order you give the details or
steps
• use appropriate transition words to help the reader follow
the steps
(First, second, next, also, then, later, after, now, finally, etc.)
• if relevant, explain why certain steps are important or how
they should be done
• use a consistent point of view (first person -“I” or second
person “you”)
23. Questions, p. 194-195
4.
a. realize you are not to blame
b. announce that you will no longer accept being
abused
c. offer to go with him or her to talk to a
counsellor
d. leave your partner
25. 7:15 p.m. In-class Assignment
• Do Writing Assignment #1 on p. 198-201.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions, including
the prewriting steps a. to e.
• Hand in all your work.
Marks:
• Prewriting /5
• Paragraph /20
26. Homework – for next week
For next Monday:
Study for Grammar Quiz
• Fragments (English Skills Chapter 23)
• Run-Ons (English Skills Chapter 24)
• Online Practice (See “Grammar Practice” link)
• No new paragraph topic for next week; we will
be working on revision.
