Introductory Elements Comma Rule 5

1. Introductory Elements Comma Rule 5 Use a comma to set off certain introductory elements. Mild exclamations such as well,oh, or why Well,have you girls finished with that mural yet? Introductory words such as yes and no Yes,Toni just finished painting her part.

2. Introductory elements Use a comma to set off certain introductory elements. Introductory participial phrases Signaling for a timeout, the coach gathered her players. Two or more introductory prepositional phrasesor one long one. At the conclusion of the first half, her team was trailing by four points. In the morning I will be ready for pancakes. No comma needed for single, short prep phrase.

3. A WHITE BUS • Same as in rule 4, but at the beginning of the sentence! • Examples: • Because you are tardy to school, you need to stop in the office for a pass. • Even though it is cold, we might not get a snow day.

4. Introductory elements To remember all the reasons to use commas, think of the word “LIES”: L Bring a hat, gloves, and a scarf. ists of items I Yes, that is a cardinal. ntroductions E Ian, of course, was late again. xtra information S entences put together I was tired, yet I stayed.

5. Introductory elements Add commas where necessary. If a sentence is correct, write C. 1. In the evening he usually goes for a walk. 2. On her way to school in the morning Roseanne was thinking about her project. 3. Well I think we should ask for help. 4. Although he trained hard for a month Ernesto could not break his own record.

6. Introductory elements Add commas where necessary. If a sentence is correct, write C. C 1. In the evening he usually goes for a walk. The single, short introductory prepositional phrase In the evening does not require a comma.

7. Introductory elements Add commas where necessary. If a sentence is correct, write C. , 2. On her way to school in the morning Roseanne was thinking about her project. Two or more introductory prepositional phrases should be followed by a comma.

8. Introductory elements Add commas where necessary. If a sentence is correct, write C. , 3. Well I think we should ask for help. Mild exclamations such as well are set off by a comma.

9. Introductory elements Add commas where necessary. If a sentence is correct, write C. , 4. Although he trained hard for a month Ernesto could not break his own record. Although he trained hard for a month is an introductory adverb clause and should be set off by a comma. AWHITEBUS

10. Introductory elements On Your Own • Add commas where needed in the following sentences. • In the corner of the room a night light showed the way to the door. • Why that’s a beautiful ring you’re wearing. • Because the snow cover was so thin the deer had no trouble finding food. • 4. Smiling from ear to ear Monica told us the news. [End of Section]

11. Introductory elements Answers • Add commas where needed in the following sentences. • In the corner of the room a night light showed the way to the door. • Why that’s a beautiful ring you’re wearing. • Because the snow cover was so thin the deer had no trouble finding food. • 4. Smiling from ear to ear Monica told us the news. , Prep phrase Mild exclamation AWHITEBUS Participial verb phrase ing or ed , , ,

12. Language Book p. 347 TAKE NOTES and READ EXAMPLE SENTENCES

13. On your own with Comma Rule 5 • In your words, what is comma rule 5? • Tell three different examples of introductory elements used in comma rule 5 to your shoulder partner. Then write them. • Now write 3 different sentences that uses comma rule 5 in each of those three different ways. Label each. Have your shoulder partner and your teacher check it. • Heading: Lang Bk p. 347-348 #1-5. Directions: Complete Lang Bk p. 348 #1-5 and label the kind of introductory element was used: • Mild exclamation • Participial phrase (verb phrases with ing or ed) • Prepositional phrase • AWHITEBUS • STAPLE ANSWERS TO THE WORKSHEET • “Using Commas with Interrupters and Introductory Elements” Worksheet