IB Lang. and Lit.
Jan. 17-20
Comma 1/17
Continued Rule: Use a comma with introductory words. Use a comma after an introductory clause that answers
when? where? why? how? to what degree?
**** NOTE:When such a clause comes at the end of a sentence, do NOT use a comma.
Example: He forgot his lines because he was tired (no comma).
1. Sometime around midnight Adam left the party with his friend.
2. Adam left the party with his friend sometime around midnight.
3. To pass the class all work must be turned in on time.
Comma 1/17
1. Sometime around midnight, Adam left the party with his friend.
2. Adam left the party with his friend sometime around midnight. (no comma)
3. To pass the class, all work must be turned in on time.
BONUS
How long do elephant pregnancies last?
BONUS
How long do elephant pregnancies last?
Agenda:
Monday, Jan. 16- No School
Tuesday, Jan. 17- Mechanics review
Wednesday, Jan. 18- W.W.N. Wednesday
Thursday, Jan. 19- Project Success
Friday, Jan. 20- HL essay: collecting evidence
Classwork Today
Take the mechanics review (on website) during class today. Be ready to share reflection questions today.
Mechanics Review
Revisit weekly presentations slides (start with Dec. 5-9) and make sure you have ALL THE SLIDES IN YOUR NOTES.
Agenda:
Monday, Jan. 16- No School
Tuesday, Jan. 17- Mechanics review
Wednesday, Jan. 18- W.W.N. Wednesday
Thursday, Jan. 19- Project Success
Friday, Jan. 20- HL essay: collecting evidence.
Comma 1/20
Continued Rule: Use a comma with introductory words. Use a comma after an introductory clause that answers
when? where? why? how? to what degree?
1. In 1984 Mary received her first car.
2. In the middle of the Sahara desert Sarah found her missing car keys.
3. Sarah found her missing car keys in the middle of the Sahara desert.
3. In order to pass the exam all students must receive a score of 90 or above.
5. After you complete the exam you will edit it.
Comma 1/20
1. In 1984, Mary received her first car.
2. In the middle of the Sahara desert, Sarah found her missing car keys.
3. Sarah found her missing car keys in the middle of the Sahara desert.
4. In order to pass the exam, all students must receive a score of 90 or above.
5. After you complete the exam, you will edit it.
Looking Ahead:
Monday, Jan. 23- Mechanics test (open notes)
Tuesday, Jan. 24- HL Correct mechanics test/work on HL essay outline
Wednesday, Jan. 25- W.W.N. Wednesday/work on HL essay outline
Thursday, Jan. 26- mechanics retakes / work on HL essay outline
Friday, Jan. 27- No school. Staff grading day
HL Essay Outline