1.  Write two sentences. THEN take those sentences
and connect them into a larger sentence with a
coordinating conjunction.
 Write a sentence using three or more coordinate
elements.
 Write a sentence using commas and nonrestrictive
elements.
 Write a sentence that connects a dependent clause
to an independent clause correctly.
 Write a sentence using a transitional word or
phrase.

2. Quiz Answers
 Link To Quiz:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X8olw0bfjEAoddyTBPSEqrqw9L8IQMpO4rcL35XsxXQ/

3.  Write two sentences. THEN take those sentences
and connect them into a larger sentence with a
coordinating conjunction.

4. Commas!
 Commas are a primary divider.
 Commas are used when linking two independent
clauses.
 A coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, yet,
so) links the clauses together after the comma.
 The house approved the bill, but the senate rejected
it.
 See wiki for complex sentence creation chart and
definitions for each coordinating conjunction.
 CC Podcast
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/weird-

5. Time Out!
 Pause.
 Take a breath!
 Questions?!

6.  Write a sentence using three or more coordinate
elements.

7. Coordinate Elements!
 Use commas when you are dealing with a series of
three or more coordinate elements.
 These are elements that are joined by a
coordinating conjunction.
 You may pay by check, with a credit card, or in
cash.
 If there is already a comma in the sentence, use a
semicolon!
 Remember what Professor Wend said about BCC's
plagarism policy back on day one?

8.  Write a sentence using commas and nonrestrictive
elements.

9. Nonrestrictive Elements
· Use commas to set off nonrestrictive elements,
also known as paranthetical expressions, which
supply information that is not essential to the meaning
of a sentence.
· Robert Coover, who spoke at the symposium last
year, has a new novel out.
· It is supplemental information!
· When using nonrestrictive elements, you will also
use which instead of that (see pronouns).
· He ran for the bus, which was late as usual.
· The house, which is blue, sold quickly.
· Versus...
· The house that is blue sold quickly.

10. Commas & Coordinate Adjectives
 In a list ending with "and" use a comma before and
to make sure people know it is part of the list.
 The downtown area includes a bakery, a florist, a
small supermarket with an excellent butcher, and a
bookstore.
 Coordinating adjectives need a comma unless
they are joined by a conjunction already.
 She brushed her long, shining, hair.
 The baby was tired and cranky and wet. (no comma
needed)

11. Time Out!
 Pause.
 Take a breath!
 Questions?!

12.  Write a sentence that connects a dependent clause
to an independent clause correctly.

13. Introductory Elements!
 A dependent clause that offsets the rest of a
sentence is normally offset by a comma.
 When war came to Baghdad, many victims were
children.
 If it is short, again, you may omit the comma.
 Use your best judgment whether the sentence will
still be clear.
 When I exercise I drink plenty of water.
(I might keep the comma. What do you think?)

14.  Write a sentence using a transitional word or
phrase.

15. Transitional Words!
Transitional words or phrases will be set off by a
comma.
 However, any plan enacted must be fair.
 During the Depression, movie attendance rose.
 First, plan your process analysis essay.

16.  Pause.
 Take a breath!
 Questions?!

17. Final Thoughts...
· When dealing with quotes, commas go INSIDE the
quotes.
· Jackson's work, "detailed and important,” according
to Hayles, is the topic of today's lecture. <--comma
goes inside quote
· Same with dialouge
· ”Further,” she said, ”I am sick of his crap!”
· See wiki for more information about dates, titles,
places, and addresses.

18. Look For Clues
 Look for an independent clause
- Do you see two independent clauses?
- One independent, one dependent
 Parentheticals
 Lists of elements
 Be consistent in your comma usage

19. Supplemental Material
 Grammar Girl Episode 356 has nice general
audience comments about commas.
 Episode 371 has a lot about avoiding the comma
splice.
 Grammar Girl has also discussed serial commas
(she agrees with me).