Simple, Compound, Compound-Complex, Complex, and Fragments: Sentence Structure

Follow these directions:

1. Create one simple sentence.
2. Create two compound sentences.
3. Create two compound-complex sentences.
4. Create two complex sentence.

Note: Be sure to correctly punctuate your new sentences.

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A Texas teenager who broke curfew is headed for a reluctant adventure in baby-sitting.

(AP) SOUTHLAKE, Texas (AP) - A Texas teenager who broke curfew is headed for a reluctant adventure in baby-sitting.

Robert Rausch placed an advertisement offering his daughter's free baby-sitting services in the community newspaper in Southlake, a wealthy suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth that is home to business leaders and professional athletes.

The advertisement names Rausch's 16-year-old-daughter and says, "Want a FREE BABYSITTER for a night out?" It explains that she is in trouble for missing her curfew and offers 30 hours of free baby-sitting.

Rausch says he wanted to discipline his daughter and help others at the same time. And it appears his daughter has already learned a lesson. She says she won't violate curfew again or throw any more late-night parties.

Source: CBS News

Journal Question:

Do you agree with this father's decision? Explain your answer in three sentences. If you disagree with his decision, explain why and, also, what you would do in a similar situation.

Alice Walker's "The Flowers"

Directions

Students read "The Flowers" during the first week of school. Please review the story to answer the following questions:

1. How do you think Myop felt when she found the dead body? Does the text give the reader any clues? Explain your answer. (2-3 sentences)

2. What is innocence and how is it portrayed in "The Flowers"?

3. Write a one-paragraph response to the story that discusses the role of external conflict in Myop's loss of innocence.

Article and Short Story Response: "The Lottery" and Shirley Jackson

New Shirley Jackson collection filled with dark delights - Rolla, MO - The Rolla Daily News

"The Lottery"

Directions:

1. Click on the above link to read a short article about Shirley Jackson, author of "The Lottery", which you read during the first week of school.

2. Review "The Lottery", if necessary, to answer the following questions:

What is irony?

How is irony used in "The Lottery"?

Identify specific examples of irony in the story. Use the text to support your answer.

In one paragraph (4-6 complete sentences), discuss Jackson's portrayal of small town life and traditions.