Quiz 15 + Finish Chu Ju's House

Aim:
1. IWBAT correctly punctuate simple, compound, and complex sentences and correct run-on sentences.
2. IWBAT explain how Chu Ju is a dynamic character.

Tasks:

1. Do Now: punctuation in sentences (quiz today!)

• learn/review: read about (and view examples of) punctuation errors
• practice: forming compound sentences with commas and coordinating conjunctions
• practice: forming compound sentences with semicolons
• practice: correcting comma splices and fused sentences (run-ons)
• practice: forming complex sentences
• practice: mixed review
• practice: identifying comma splices, fragments, and correct complex sentences
• review: Monday's Do Now / Tuesday's Do Now / Wednesday's Do Now

2. Homework Check

3. Quiz 15: Punctuation in Sentences #2

4. Read Chu Ju's House Chapter 12: pp. 213-227 -- finish the book!

5. Exit Slip: Explain how Chu Ju is a dynamic character: How has she changed? What has she learned?

Homework: Reviewing Chu Ju's House