A. … the Ellipsis A

- , …

• - , …

- , …

• - , …

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.2a Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.

A. … the Ellipsis

• A. … the Ellipsis

• B. — the Dash

• C. , the Comma

… the Ellipsis

• … the Ellipsis

• — the Dash

• , the Comma

• The ellipsis, dash and comma all show a pause.

a mark indicating a longer pause or an intentional pause; an ellipsis consists of three periods, with a space before and after if it’s being used within a sentence. An ellipsis used at the end of a sentence consists of four periods (three ellipsis points and one period).

• a mark indicating a longer pause or an intentional pause; an ellipsis consists of three periods, with a space before and after if it’s being used within a sentence. An ellipsis used at the end of a sentence consists of four periods (three ellipsis points and one period).

• Example:

• “When I was younger… how

• old was I? about 10?... I

• used to believe in Santa.”

• An ellipsis can add suspense to a narrative or personality to dialogue.

• “When I was younger… how

• old was I? about 10?... I

• used to believe in Santa.”

• In order to find out what the mark adds to

• the text, compare the sentence as it is with

• the mark to the sentence without the mark.

a mark used to show a sudden break in thought.

• a mark used to show a sudden break in thought.

• Example:

• “We don't know

• where —or how —

• the problem began.”

• A dash adds emphasis, clarification, or extra sudden information.

• “We don't know

• where —or how —

• the problem began.”

a mark indicating a short, natural pause

• a mark indicating a short, natural pause

• Example:

• “My best friend, Mercedes,

• is a great seamstress.”

• A comma helps the reader understand what he is reading. Commas alert the reader to a list, a conjunction, a dependent clause, or other reason to pause.

• “My best friend, Mercedes,

• is a great seamstress.”

… the Ellipsis- a mark indicating a pause or an omission

• … the Ellipsis- a mark indicating a pause or an omission

• Example– “When I was younger… how old was I? about 10?... I used to believe in Santa.”

• — the Dash- a mark used to show a sudden break in thought

• Example- “We don't know where—or how—the problem began.”

• , the Comma- a mark indicating a short, natural pause

• Example- “My best friend, Mercedes, is a great seamstress.”

• Millie began to think ________ maybe Dan wasn’t who he said he was_________ Maybe Dan was in on the burglary_______

Millie began to think … maybe Dan wasn’t who he said he was … Maybe Dan was in on the burglary ….

• Millie began to think … maybe Dan wasn’t who he said he was … Maybe Dan was in on the burglary ….

“Right before I went to Cancun____________ I celebrated my twentieth birthday.”

• “Right before I went to Cancun____________ I celebrated my twentieth birthday.”

“Right before I went to Cancun, I celebrated my

• “Right before I went to Cancun, I celebrated my

• twentieth birthday.”

• The onyx is a perfect gem_________ solid, smooth, and beautiful.

The onyx is a perfect gem- solid, smooth, and beautiful.

• The onyx is a perfect gem- solid, smooth, and beautiful.

• Say the following sentences aloud to your partner. How are they different? Write a short explanation.

• “Wait- I need help!”

• “Wait… I need help!”

• “Helen, I need your help.”

The length and significance of the pause:

• The length and significance of the pause:

• “Wait- I need help!” The dash adds short pause and clarification.

• “Wait… I need help!” The ellipsis adds a long pause and suspense.

• “Helen, I need your help.” The comma adds a shorter pause) direction to the reader to take a short pause.

I am tired of washing your dishes, sweeping your floor, and cooking your food.

• I am tired of washing your dishes, sweeping your floor, and cooking your food.

• I am tired of washing your dishes, sweeping your floor and… being your servant.

A comma is used for pauses in a sentence. In this sentence, a pause is needed after each item listed.

• A comma is used for pauses in a sentence. In this sentence, a pause is needed after each item listed.

• I am tired of washing your dishes, sweeping your floor, and cooking your food.

• An ellipsis is used for a dramatic pause. In this sentence, a dramatic pause is needed as the speaker searches for the right word.

• I am tired of washing your dishes, sweeping your floor and… being your servant.

Read the sentence (and all surrounding sentences) to make sure you completely understand what the author is trying to convey. Try reading the sentence with each: an ellipsis, a dash and a comma. If there is a need for a longer, intentional pause, use an ellipsis. If there is a sudden break in thought, use a dash. If a short pause is needed to help the reader

• Read the sentence (and all surrounding sentences) to make sure you completely understand what the author is trying to convey. Try reading the sentence with each: an ellipsis, a dash and a comma. If there is a need for a longer, intentional pause, use an ellipsis. If there is a sudden break in thought, use a dash. If a short pause is needed to help the reader

• read the text, use a comma. Once you

• know what the sentence means, you will

• be able to pick the best mark.

“It looks like a real of__________ oh no!”

• “It looks like a real of__________ oh no!”

• “You have the right to remain_________look out!”

• Please grab your lacrosse stick______your jersey and your cleats_____ and meet me on the field in ten minutes.

• He grabbed the ping pong paddle________swung it at me________ and I ducked.

• Ghosts gathered______ goblins arrived_____ witches descended.

• I hope to become the chairman_______earn a lot of money_______and give back to my community.

• Please help me_______ please get help_______ I didn’t mean to cause this explosion.

• Think back to the moment you found out that you were royalty_______ In that moment_______ in that moment_______ did you think it was a bad thing?

• “I think I can step on this rock to get to ______ help!”

1. DASH

• 1. DASH

• 2. DASH 3. COMMA

• 4. COMMA

• 5. ELLIPSIS

• 6. COMMA

• 7. ELLIPSIS

• 8. ELLIPSIS

• 9. DASH