Run-ons and Fragments

What is a run-on sentence?

• Two complete thoughts joined with punctuation

• When a sentence tells you too much information

• Two complete thoughts joined incorrectly in the same sentence

• When a sentence is missing the subject

How can we fix a run-on sentence?

• Period

• Semicolon 

• Comma

• Comma + conjunction

The ______ tells us who is doing the action in the sentence.

(HINT: Capitalize your answer)

The _____ tells us what the subject is doing.

(HINT: Capitalize your answer)

What is a fragment?

• An incomplete sentence that is missing either the subject or the predicate.

• A broken sentence.

• A sentence with two complete ideas joined incorrectly.

• A sentence with the wrong punctuation.

How do we fix a fragment?

• Add missing punctuation

• Add missing subject or predicate

• Separate the two complete thoughts.

• Cry

Pick the correct sentence!

• I like cookies chocolate chip is my favorite.

• Went to the store.

• I am super tired, but it's almost the weekend!

• The cat

Correct the sentence! 

My favorite super hero is Spiderman I love how he is so normal. 

How do you feel about Run-ons and Fragments?

• I totally understand what they are and how to fix them.

• I understand what they are, but need more help fixing them.

• I'm starting to get it!

• I'm totally lost.

What do you need the most help with still?

• Understanding fragments

• Understanding run-ons

• Fixing fragments

• Fixing run-ons