Ms. McLain's Complete Sentences Review

Introduction

Students, Your writing samples show that we need to review sentence structure and punctuation together. Many of my students either wrote incomplete sentences or run-ons in their essays. Complete the following activities to make sure you know how to construct beautiful, complete sentences! :) 

Task

You will be taking a grammar test later this week. The activities in this webquest will help you prepare to conquer that test. In order to complete the activities...

1) Click on the "Process" tab

2) Follow the steps listed there

Process

 Topic 1- Subject & Predicate 

1) Click on the link below and read the article entitled, "Subject and Predicate."  https://www.wyzant.com/resources/lessons/english/grammar/parts-of-a-sentence

2) Watch these videos for additional information:

Video #1 

http://www.howcast.com/videos/515788-how-to-write-a-complete-sentence-grammar-lessons/

 Video #2

http://www.schooltube.com/video/ddb9fa8ba3e54ddf1608/Schoolhouse-Rock-Mr-Morton

 
3) Complete the Subject- Predicate quiz by clicking on this link: http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/55.asp

4) Use the information you've gathered to complete your Cornell notes about Subject and Predicates. 

5) Pick up and complete the Subject and Predicate practice material found on the front table. 

Topic 2- Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete Sentences 


6) Click this link to learn about Fragments and Run-ons http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/fragments-and-run-ons/

7) Watch this video for additional information about Fragments and Run-ons: 

http://www.howcast.com/videos/515789-how-to-avoid-a-run-on-sentence-grammar-lessons/


8) Click on this link and play the Sentence or Fragment Game to test your understanding of complete sentences. https://www.quia.com/pop/13222.html

9) Use the information you've gathered to complete your Cornell notes about Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete Sentences. 

10) Pick up and complete the Complete and Incomplete Sentences practice found on the front table. 

Topic 3- Punctuating With Quatation Marks 

11) Click on this link and read rules 1-5b 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQTShYX4Vg9E40mXrmoNiS1W58vs5KCAeGcpITWMSBo/edit?usp=sharing

12) Copy the rules and examples into your Cornell notes. 

13) Pick up and complete a Punctuation Practice found on the front table. 

 

Evaluation

Don't forget to review for the test! 

Conclusion

So, by now, you have been taught the parts of a complete sentence, the definitions of fragments and run-on sentences, and have been asked to demonstrate your knowledge by completing practice tasks.

By watching the videos and completing your Cornell notes, you are well on your way to becoming a great sentence writer with a good foundation for understanding the basic sentence structure. Great Job!