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Unit 5: Mechanics Commas in a Series
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What is a comma?A comma (,) tells a reader when to pause.
Commas make sentences easier to understand, and can also change the meaning of a sentence altogether.
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Using Commas in a SeriesA series is a list of three or more items in a
sentence.
A comma is used to separate the items.
Beth, Ann, John, Paul, and I are in the same class.
Beth Ann, John Paul, and I are in the same class.
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Using Commas in a SeriesSara writes poems, short stories, and plays.
Her newest play will have two, three, or four characters.
The play takes place under a tree, on a porch, and in a classroom.
*Note: commas are used to separate all of the items listed, except for the last word, which is separated using a conjunction (and, or).
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Where are commas needed? My class has written directed and produced a
musical.
Everyone will sing dance or play an instrument.
The performances will be on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Karl Peter and Jim found props made scenery and planned the customes.
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Commas could save lives! Let’s eat, kids!
Let’s eat kids.
Turkeys gobble, Grandma.
Turkeys, gobble Grandma!
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Unit 5: Mechanics More Uses for Commas
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Commas and Introductory WordsWords such as yes, well, and no are called
introductory words when they begin a sentence.
When they start a sentence, put a comma after them.
Well, it is time to do my homework.
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Nouns in direct addressThe name of a person who is spoken to, or
addressed, is called the noun in direct address.
We use commas to make it stand out in the sentence.
Maria, will you play the piano?Place your sheet music there, Maria. Thank you, Maria, for playing that song.
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Where are commas needed?No I don’t know which instrument I should
play Jo.
Well do you like the trumpet trombone or tuba?
Pedro I think you should try the trumpet.
I can’t Jo because the music room is not open today.
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Unit 5: Mechanics Interjections
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What is an interjection?An interjection is a word or words that show
feeling or emotion.
Common interjections:
Hurray Hey Oh, no WellGood Grief Ah Oops WhewOkay Oh Ouch Wow
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Using InterjectionsIf the interjection shows strong feeling, it
stands alone and is followed by an exclamation point. Wow! What a great pitch! Good grief! That pitcher is outstanding!
If it shows mild feeling, it begins the sentence and is followed by a comma. Ah, the breeze is nice. Well, let’s go sailing!
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What are the interjections below?Hey, this boat needs a few repairs.
Good grief! Can we repair it in time for the race?
Oh, I hope so!
Oops! The sail is torn.
Whew! Someone remembered to bring the sewing box.
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What is the missing punctuation?Ah there’s nothing like a windy day for a
race.
Well let’s get everything ready.
Oh, no The race begins in an hour!
Hurray The jackets are in the boat!
Hey it’s getting windier.
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Unit 5: Mechanics Quotations
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Using Quotation MarksA direct quotation gives a speaker’s exact
words and is set off by quotation marks (“”).
Hannah announced, “My aunt works in a fire tower.”
Note: a comma separates the quote from the rest of the sentence; a capital letter begins the quotation, and there is end punctuation inside the quotation marks.
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Using Quotation Marks“What a great job she has!” exclaimed Henry. “Do you know the time?” asked Pete.
Note: the exclamation point and question mark are inside the quotation marks.
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Using Quotation Marks“Do you think,” asked Henry, “that we could see the
tower?”
Note: a comma ends the first part of the quotation; a comma is put after Henry; the second part of the quotation is not capitalized; the end punctuation is inside the quotation marks.
“I know that we can,” replied Hannah. “Let’s call my aunt.”
Note: in this case, the second part of the quotation is beginning a new sentence so it is capitalized.
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Fix the following:Jean asked was there a terrible earthquake in
1906
Peter replied yes, it happened in San Francisco
Over the years said Jean the city has been rebuilt
how beautiful san francisco is now exclaimed sara
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Unit 5: Mechanics Abbreviations
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What is an abbreviation?An abbreviation is a shortened form of a
word.
Usually begins with a capital letter and ends with a period.
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Common abbreviationsTitles
Mr. Mister Mrs. Married woman Ms. Any woman Dr. Doctor Jr. Junior Sr. Senior
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Common abbreviationsBusinesses
Co. Company Corp. Corporation Ltd. LimitedInc. Incorporated
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Common abbreviationsDays
Tues. TuesdayWed. Wednesday
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Common abbreviationsMonths
Feb. February Aug. August Ltd. LimitedInc. Incorporated
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Common abbreviationsAddresses
Ave. AvenueApt. Apartment Rte. Route P.O. Post Office
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Common abbreviationsStates
MI Michigan CA California TX TexasFL FloridaOH Ohio
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Unit 5: Mechanics Titles
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Writing Titles Capitalize the first, the last, and all important
words.
Do not capitalize words such as a, in, and, of, the…
“The Ways of Trains”The Treasure Is the Rose
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Writing TitlesWhen titles are written in printed materials,
they are italicized (Prince Caspian).
They should be underlined when hand writing them (Prince Caspian).
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Writing TitlesSome titles are set off by quotation marks,
especially short stories, poems, chapters, and songs.
I recited the poem “Take Sky.”
My sister showed me the article “Wonder of Words.”
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How would the following titles be written?Cricket (magazine)
Water life (book chapter)
My side of the mountain (book)
The los angeles times (newspaper)
Endangered animals (article)