Original PromptGenerate a sheet for kids to follow along, and fill in blank: IEP DIFFERENTIATION — DO NOW
• Provide a scaffolded version:
- Multiple-choice for “Run-on? Yes/No”
- A word bank of fix strategies
- Bold or highlight the appositive for them
- Sentence frames for corrections
FRAME EXAMPLES:
Johnny wanted to explain himself ___ he didn’t know how.
Use: period • semicolon • FANBOYS • because
APPOSITIVE CHECK:
“Sofia” = (E) or (NE)
This resource focuses on identifying and correcting run-on sentences, which occur when two or more independent clauses are connected improperly. It provides an explanation of run-on sentences, examples, and four strategies to correct them: using a period, a semicolon, a comma with FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So), or a subordinating conjunction. The document includes practice exercises for students to rewrite run-on sentences correctly, along with a brief introduction to appositives, explaining the difference between essential and non-essential appositives and providing examples and practice opportunities. Overall, it is a practical tool for enhancing writing clarity and sentence structure.