Review and Reflect

Question

Review
Today you will review all the topics you have learned about in this unit.

Read through the following list. Make sure you feel confident about each topic before taking the unit test. If there are any topics you have forgotten or think you need to practice, go back and review those lessons now.

explaining the function of phrases and clauses
identifying simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences
explaining how sentence structure can be used to signal differing relationships among ideas
choosing among different sentence structures to signal differing relationships among ideas
defining dangling modifiers, placing phrases and clauses correctly, and correcting inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person
using commas with subordinate clauses
explaining how changing the placement of a phrase or clause can add variety to or alter the meaning of a sentence or paragraph
Reflect
Write a reflection about your learning in this unit. Your reflection should be at least three sentences. You can use the following sentence starters as a guide.

I feel confident about remembering the differences between independent clauses, dependent clauses, and phrases because . . .
One way to choose which sentence structure I should use when writing is . . .
If I am not sure how to place phrases and clauses correctly within a sentence, one strategy I can use is . . .
Study Tips
Are there any topics you need to go back and review? Use the following tips while studying:

Review your results on previous assessments in this unit.
Identify the two or three topics you had the most difficulty with and go over those lessons.
Write a paragraph that contains original examples of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to show the relationship among ideas.
Teach a friend or family member how to correct dangling modifiers and misplaced phrases and clauses.

Answer 1

Reflect:

I feel confident about remembering the differences between independent clauses, dependent clauses, and phrases because I have practiced identifying each in various sentences and have a clear understanding of how they function within a sentence.

One way to choose which sentence structure I should use when writing is to consider the relationships among ideas I want to convey. If I want to show a simple relationship, I would use a simple sentence. If I want to show a relationship with more complexity, I would choose a compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence.

If I am not sure how to place phrases and clauses correctly within a sentence, one strategy I can use is to read the sentence aloud and see if it sounds awkward or unclear. By doing this, I can identify if the phrase or clause needs to be moved or restructured for better clarity and flow.

Overall, I have learned a lot in this unit about sentence structure and how it can impact the relationships among ideas. By practicing and reviewing the various topics, I feel more confident in my ability to choose the appropriate structures in my writing to convey my ideas effectively.