Semi-colons

1. Semi-colons ;

2. Semi-colon Rules • Rule 1: Use a semi-colon between independent clauses not joined by conjunctions like for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS) • Garth Brook’s latest CD is selling rapidly ; he has become a major star. • Rule 2: Use a semi-colon between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb or transitional expression such as therefore, furthermore, however, for example, etc. • I’ve called him repeatedly ; however, I’ve not been able to reach him.

3. Practice • 1. Call me tomorrow I will give you my answer then. • 2. You will want to bring backpacking items for example, bring sleeping bags and pans. • 3. I have paid my dues therefore, I expect all the privileges listed in the contract. • 4. Some people write with a word processor others write with a pen.

4. Assignment • Workbook pg. 277 (1-10)

5. Bellwork9/27/12 • Get your workbook. • Complete workbook page 277 (11-20).

6. Semi-colon Rules • Rule 3: Use a semi-colon to separate independent clauses that already contain commas. • Bert, Jose’, and Jette will sing, and my sister Pat will lead the band. • Rule 4: Use a semi-colon between items in a series that already contain commas. • The club officers are Kiyo, president, Lois, secretary, and Jane, treasurer.

7. Practice • Some people write with a word processor, typewriter, or a computer, but others choose to write with a pen. • After the evening sun set, they couldn't make it to the summit, so they decided to camp for the night. • My heroes are Batman, who is courageous, Captain Picard, who is bold, and Wiley Coyote, who is stubborn. • Veronica spent the morning cooking, cleaning, and washing, the afternoon running errands, grocery shopping, and studying, and the evening ironing, making lunches, and brushing the dog.

8. Assignment • Complete workbook page 278 (1-10). • Show your work! • HW: Workbook page 279 review (1-10). • You must show your work!