CATCHER QUIZ CH 1-4: On the front of the half sheet:Describe the characters and setting with AS MUCH detail as possible (prove to us that you did not just read Sparknotes by 3-4 specific details about each character/setting)

On the Back of the half sheet: Supplementary Reads: Write down your SOAPstone for both texts on the back of the half sheet.

Grammar BootcampPart Two

LEARNING TARGET: I can use Semi-colons, colons, and other commas in my writing and on ACT style

questions

DON’T FORGET!

• If you received a C or lower on your paper, please stop by my room after school today for a quick review of signal phrases, special quotes, and other questions.

• This is an opportunity for individual help; Don’t miss out!

THE SEMI-COLONRule #1: IND1;IND2. Holden’s struggles to relate to others; he is always

skeptical that people are phonies.

Rule #2: IND; DCW,IND.

We have been working hard; however, we still have much to learn.

GOLDEN RULE: SEPARATE IND vs DCW

NEW IND

Directions: First, underline all the IND and circle all the DCW, if there are any. Some of these sentences need semi-colons. Add semi-colons as necessary. For sentences with no mistakes, write NO CHANGE.

1) We learned how to use MLA format however, we could still use

some practice. 2) Holden attempts to speak to girls he knows girls intimidate him. 3) We will be writing perfect paragraphs; our claims will focus on

how the author characterizes key characters. 4) Holden is a teen in angst; he struggles with issues of insecurity

and disillusionment.

Practice #3: Semi-Colons

1) We learned how to use MLA format; however, we could

still use some practice.

2) Holden’s attempts to speak to girls; he knows girls intimidate him.

3) We will be writing perfect paragraphs; our claims will focus on how the author characterizes key characters.

4) Holden is a teen in angst; he struggles with issues of insecurity and disillusionment.

Practice #3: Semi-Colons

COLONIND: DCW

Rule #1: Use a colon before a DCW that is a list. – A colon is needed before these phrases: these are, there

are, the following, as follows, such as , these things. – Ex: We are annotating for the following: essential

questions, imagery-evoking syntax, and long versus short sentences.

Rule #2: Use a colon before a DCW that is an explanation of the IND.

- Ex: There is one golden rule: separate IND and DCW. - Ex: Holden has one favorite book: Out of Africa.

GOLDEN RULE: SEPARATE IND vs DCW

GOLDEN RULE: SEPARATE IND vs DCWCOLON

Rule #3: (Exception to IND:DCW) Use a colon

before a long, formal quotation

Holden describes his disdain for phoniness through his interaction at Pencey with people who are phony: “One of the biggest reasons I left Elkton Hills was because I was surrounded by phonies. That's all. They were coming in the g_____ window. For instance, they had this headmaster, Mr. Haas, that was the phoniest bastard I ever met in my life” (Salinger 1).

Practice #4: Colons Directions: First, underline all the IND and circle all the DCW, if there are

any. Some of these sentences need colons. Add colons as necessary. For sentences with no mistakes, write NO CHANGE.

1) Holden describes Mr. Spencer as Spencer is just about to

lecture Holden “I could feel a terrific lecture coming on. I didn't mind the idea so much, but I didn't feel like being lectured to and smell Vicks Nose Drops and look at old Spencer in his pajamas and bathrobe all at the same time. I really didn’t” (Salinger 30).

2) We have learned the following annotating for SOAPSToneD, writing with MLA format, and grammar.

3) Holden was confused by this his roommate and Jane together.4) I plan on reading the following: The Great Gatsby, Catcher In the

Rye, and Raisin in the Sun.

Directions: First, underline all the IND and circle all the DCW, if there are any. Some of these sentences need colons. Add colons as necessary. For sentences with no mistakes, write NO CHANGE.

1) Holden describes Mr. Spencer as he prepares to lecture Holden:

“I could feel a terrific lecture coming on. I didn't mind the idea so much, but I didn't feel like being lectured to and smell Vicks Nose Drops and look at old Spencer in his pajamas and bathrobe all at the same time. I really didn’t” (Salinger 30).

2) We have learned the following: annotating for SOAPSToneD, writing with MLA format, and grammar.

3) Holden was confused by this his roommate and Jane together. 4) I plan on reading the following: The Great Gatsby, Catcher In the

Rye, and Raisin in the Sun.

Practice #4: Colons

GOLDEN RULE: SEPARATE IND vs DCWOTHER COMMA USAGE

Rule #1: Use a comma after every item in a series except the last. The items in a series may be single words, or phrases, or clauses.

Ex: We have read about the following: JD Salinger’s history, the history of World War II, and social movements of the 1950’s.

Rule #2:When two or more adjectives come before a noun, use a comma after each adjective except the last one.

Ex: Holden describes Pencey Prep as a place where phony, boring people go to congregate.

Practice #5: Other Comma Usage

Rule #1:Use a comma after every item in a series except the last. The items in a series may be single words, or phrases, or clauses.

Your Example: ___________________________

Rule #2:When two or more adjectives come before a noun, use a comma after each adjective except the last one.

Your Example:___________________________