Sentences



Spelling Sentences ** toc =Criteria=

You are required to write 10 sentences for each spelling unit. These sentences should follow the following requirements:
 * Sentences must have a //minimum// of 8 words.
 * Use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
 * Use //context clues// that show you have true understanding of the meaning.
 * Do not include the definition as part of your sentence.
 * Include the required English element that is given in class.

=Using Context Clues= = =

Semicolons to combine 2 sentences with the second sentence using a context clue || commas before and after definition or example semicolon between 2 complete sentences || Cigarettes contain many **carcinogens, ** substances that cause cancer ** , ** so they are bad for your health. Jenny was **determined** to win the race** ; ** she was willing to practice all day and give up all other activities. || ........ Please use your best **decorum** at the party; for example, dress your best and be sure to thank the hostess.
 * ** Type of Context Clue ** || ** Definition ** || ** Signals ** || ** Example ** ||
 * Example || Phrases or words that help explain || such as, for example, including || Astronomers study celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars . ||
 * Synonyms || Another word or phrase with the same or similar meaning || in other words, that is, also known as, or, and || Annie was happy and **elated** to hear the good news. ||
 * Antonyms || Phrases or words that indicate the opposite || but, in contrast, instead of, however, unlike || // Unlike // his quiet and meek brother, Sam is **garrulous**. ||
 * General Knowledge/ Explanation || Meaning is indicated by experience or background knowledge || information is something familiar to most people || The man was so **parsimonious** that he refused to give any money to charity . ||
 * Punctuation || Commas to separate meaning from rest of sentence
 * You may combine several methods. This sentence uses a semicolon to combine 2 sentences and gives examples to help clarify the meaning.

http://www.shsu.edu/~txcae/Powerpoints/prepostest/contextclues1pretest.html http://edhelper.com/language/Context_Clues.htm
 * The following sites have good examples and practice using context clues.

= = =Sentence Scoring= = = Each unit’s sentences are worth a total of 40 points (4 points per sentence). The points are broken down into 20 points towards spelling and 10 points each towards English and writing. The following criteria are considered in scoring: **  Spelling (10 points)   ** **  English (10 points)   ** **  Writing (10 points)   ** ………. I ........  My  ........  He  ........  She  ........  We  ........  It  ........  They  ........  You  ........  Her  ........  His  ........  The ........ Our ........ Their =Scoring Abbreviations=
 * Spelling (10 points) **
 * All spelling words are spelled correctly. (**NO CREDIT** will be given for the sentence if the spelling word is misspelled!)
 * All other words should be spelled correctly as well. If you are unsure of the spelling of words, look them up! Points may be deducted for misspelling of common words.
 * Spelling words must be used correctly and use the correct part of speech. Look up the words if you don’t know the meaning or how to use them!
 * Proper capitalization and punctuation must be used.
 * Sentences must include the grammar element identified in class.
 * Sentences demonstrate strong context clues.
 * Sentences show variety in sentence beginnings. Sentences cannot begin with the following words:

Note these abbreviations used in sentence scoring: Sp – misspelled word U – word not used correctly (i.e., wrong part of speech or wrong definition) CC – context clues No Eng – did not use specified English/grammar element 1st word crossed out – you used a forbidden sentence beginning