Hi, 7th graders.
I'm seeing that there's some confusion with the Word Voyage sentence requirements for Lesson 6. Here are the instructions broken down for you:
1. Write a compound sentence.
2. Properly punctuate that compound sentence using a comma+conjunction or a semicolon.
3. Somewhere within that compound sentence, use a prepositional phrase.
4. Underline at least one prepositional phrase (you'll sometimes have more than one without even trying).
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Here is an example of the right way to do this:
We hiked all day, and then we set up camp at the base of the mountain.
(This sentence has two independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction. There are also two prepositional phrases.)
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Here as an example of the wrong way to do this:
At the base of the mountain, we set up camp.
(Even though this sentence has two prepositional phrases, it does not have two independent clauses, so it is not a compound sentence.)
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Here is a list of common prepositions, should you need it: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/preposition_list.htm
Here is a list of common prepositions, should you need it: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/preposition_list.htm
If you're feeling confused, remember you can always come see me BEFORE submitting your sentences - I recommend it!
Happy Word Voyaging! :)
-Mrs. Liu
