Understanding 'Awoobus' Words and Commas

Understanding 'Awoobus' Words and Commas

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English, Education, Instructional Technology

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The lesson focuses on introductory clauses and the use of commas in sentences. Students are encouraged to observe sentence patterns and identify complete and incomplete sentences. The concept of Awoobus words, which are subordinating conjunctions, is introduced to help determine comma placement. The lesson emphasizes inquiry-based learning, allowing students to derive punctuation rules through observation and analysis.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

Advanced punctuation

Complex sentence structures

Verb conjugation

Introductory clauses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What common feature is found in the example sentences provided?

They all contain a semicolon

They all start with a capital letter

They all contain a comma

They all end with a question mark

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the comma when the order of the sentence is reversed?

It remains in the same place

It is replaced by a semicolon

It disappears

It moves to the end of the sentence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an 'opener' in the context of sentence structure?

A verb phrase

A punctuation mark

A dependent clause or fragment

A complete sentence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an 'awoobus' word?

Until

And

Because

Although

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rule for using a comma with an 'awoobus' word at the beginning of a sentence?

Use a comma after the introductory clause

Place a period after the introductory clause

No punctuation is needed

Always use a semicolon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of 'awoobus' words in a sentence?

To act as a subject

To replace a verb

To end a sentence

To start a dependent clause

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