Eng 102BC SentenceVariety Numbers

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Sentence VarietyNumbers


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Use a variety of sentence structures

Simple

subject, verb, complete thought

The cock combines the lifting of his tail withthe raising of his voice.

Compound

2 independent clauses joined by a

coordinating conjunctionAny chickens dusting hole is out of place in a

flower bed, but the peafowls hole is more so.

Sentence Variety


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Sentence Variety


Complex

Has an independent clause joined by one ormore dependent clauses always has subordinators such as because, since,

after, although, when,

Or has relative pronouns such as that, who, or which The peacock does most of his serious strutting in the

spring and summer when he has a full tail to do it with.

Compound-complex

uses one of words in complex AND contains two

independent clauses joined with a conjunction. The cocks plumage requires two years to attain its

pattern, and for the rest of his life, this chicken willact as though he designed it himself.


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Move adverbial modifiers Adverbs usually end inly and describe a verb

A few drops of sap eventually began to trickle intothe bucket.

Eventually a few drops of sap began to trickle into

the bucket. Move adjectives and participial phrases

Adjectives describe nouns

Edward, dejected and withdrawn, nearly gave uphis search for a job.

Dejected and withdrawn, Edward nearly gave up hissearch for a job.

Sentence Variety


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Invert sentences

A refrigerated case of mouthwatering cheeses isopposite the produce section; a friendlyattendant will cut off just the amount you want.

Opposite the produce section is a refrigerated

case of mouthwatering cheeses; a friendlyattendant will cut off just the amount you want.

Huge lavender hearts outlined in bright white

lights were set at the top two corners of the stage.Set at the top two corners of the stage were huge

lavender hearts outlined in bright white lights.

Sentence Variety


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Numbers

What is the rule for writing numbers?


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NumbersDiffer according to style guide

MLAuse numerals for numbers above onehundred (starting with 101)

MLAspell out numbers one hundred andbelow

MLAspell out large round numbers (fifteenmillion)

APAspell out numbers one through nine, 10and above written numerically

Bothwhen one number immediately followsanother, spell out one number and usenumerals for other (three 100-meter events, 25four-poster beds)


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Numbersuse numerals according to convention DatesJuly 4, 1776; 56 BC; AD 30Addresses77 Latches Lane, 519 West 42ndStreet

Percentages55 percent (or 55%)

Fractions, Decimals, 0.047

Scores7 to 3, 2118 Statisticsaverage age 37, average weight 180

Surveys4 out of 5

Exact amounts of money - $105. 37

Divisions of booksvolume 3, Chapter 4, page189

Divisions of playsact 3, scene 3 (or act III,scene iii)


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Identification numbersserial number 10988675

Time of Day4:00 p.m., 1:30 a.m.

When not using a.m. or p.m., write out

the time in words (two oclock in theafternoon, twelve noon, seven in themorning)

Numbersuse numerals according to convention


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Grammar Tasks

Communicate to a pen pal using each type ofsentence variety (7 varieties) (could make a blog,series of texts, email, FaceBook message orstatus)

Create a poster illustrating the rules for writingnumbers. The poster does not need to be full size;it can be a scaled down replica.(www.glogster.comis good for this task)
http://www.glogster.com/http://www.glogster.com/


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Monday...Critique final copy due

submit rubric, final copy, prewrite, plan,rough draft, peer review

Read Chapter 6 on Analysis writing

11AM

Critique rough draftFinal copy due Monday 3/31 BUT

5 bonus points if submit Wed 3/26

Read Chapter 6 on Analysis writing

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