Each description above makes a reference to something that is, sadly, incomplete. They are, also, in and of themselves incomplete thoughts; they do not quite fit the definition of a complete sentence. They are the pet peeve of English teachers everywhere--grammatical garble--fractional phrases.
They are (cue the doomsday music) sentence fragments.
So...is fixing a fragment just making a sentence a little longer by adding details? Let's take a look at this famous sentence from the Bible: Jesus wept. It is famously known as the shortest verse in the Bible, but it is, in fact, a complete sentence. It offers a subject (Jesus) and a verb (wept).
So...how do we go about fixing a fragment? Fixing a sentence fragment involves one of two things: giving it the components it lacks or fastening it onto an independent clause (complete idea.) Consider the following example: There are many ways to frighten little brothers and sisters. For example, by hiding under their beds and waiting for dark.
There are many ways to frighten little brothers and sisters; for example, by hiding under their beds and waiting for dark.
Too formal? No problem. Try this instead:
There are many ways to frighten little brothers and sisters. For example, you could hide under their beds and wait for dark.
Bingo! In both cases, you now have a structurally sound sentence: you have completed them.
No one thought that Ethan could make the jump; it was just too high. All the same, he was determined to astound us. No matter what.
And he did.
REALIZE YOUR TEXT TYPE. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. KNOW YOUR PURPOSE. Figure out exactly what it is you are trying to say and how you wish to communicate it, and, of course, to whom. But make sure that regardless, you recognize sentence fragments and realize how to complete them. Then, if and when you discover an appropriate moment to break these rules...
you'll know why.
Now that you have become aware of this common problem in IB writing, I am hoping you will be more aware of it. Respond to this blog by doing two things: correct the five fragments below and then complete your IXL 30 minutes of skill practice. Kindly acknowledge you have completed your IXL in your blog, and I will confirm and award you the points. :)
As you go forth into the second half of this our first semester together this year, may ALL of your thoughts, ideas, plans, and sentences be complete.
1. Slammed the door and left.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. Because it was raining.
4. Although she never realized the difference.
5. Required a better reason.
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ReplyDeleteMy 30 minutes of IXL are complete.
ReplyDelete1. In a fit of rage, Bertram slammed the door and left.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves looked
exquisite this time of the year.
3. The kids from the desert were excited this morning because it
was raining.
4. Although she never realized the difference, there was
a difference between white and egg-shell white.
5. The kid's ideas weren't too bad, he just required a better
reason.
Love the white and egg-shell white sentence. :) My husband would agree!
DeleteMy 30 minutes of ixl are complete.
ReplyDelete1. Wandering and confused, Alice slammed the door and left the room.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves quacked at the sight of the menacing foe.
3. Because it was raining the world was painted in a gloomy grey.
4. Although she never realized the difference, she soon discovered that love does not always equal kindness.
5. Even though I told my parents why I needed to go to the party, they required a better reason for me to go.
On number 2, do you mean quaked? (Although quacked has its charm!) ;) I love number 4. That is deep!
Delete1. As the anger rose within her, so did the desperation. Seeing no other solution than to solve the problem on her own, she slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. Her eyes filled with tears as she noticed the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves. After all this time, she was home.
3. Because it was raining, nobody could leave their homes. They sat inside, waiting hopelessly for the sky to clear.
4. Although she had never realized the difference before, it had now become prevalent. The twins were not identical.
5. Despite the new information that had been provided, she still required a better reason as to why we wished to kill the king.
My IXL has been completed. :)
These sentences sound like the beginnings of novels! :) Love it!
DeleteFor 4, I would punctuate this way: Although she had never realized the difference before, it had now become apparent: the twins were not identical.
ReplyDelete1. As soon as she had gathered all of her belongings, she slammed the door and left.
2. I drove past the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves, grateful that summer was finally over.
3. Because it was raining, the party was moved to the indoor ballroom.
4. She now had to balance her own own best interests with her family's, although she never realized the difference.
5. He claimed he was just out with friends, but she required a better reason to not get home until 4am
IXL has been completed
Great sentences!
DeleteI have completed the 30 minutes of IXL practice.
ReplyDelete1. She slammed the door and left.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves swayed side to side in the breeze.
3. He drove slightly slower because it was raining.
4. Shrimps are much different than prawns; although, she never realized the difference.
5. He wanted to donate money, but he required a better reason.
I like the concise nature of the sentences. For number 4, Shrimp is singular and plural, so you would say Shrimp instead of Shrimps.
DeleteMy brother was so angry that he slammed the door and left the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteThe birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves are really beautiful in the fall.
I was having trouble driving because it was raining.
Although she never realized the difference between the two, Alyssa likes sweet potatoes and yams.
My brother wanted to convince my mom to allow him to skip school because he was tired, but he required a better reason.
I have completed 30 minutes of IXL.
Great sentences. I love both sweet potatoes and yams, too!
DeleteI have completed 30 minutes of IXL practice.
ReplyDelete1. After Natalie failed her math test, she slammed the door and left.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves swayed as the train flew past on the tracks.
3. She grabbed her coat and umbrella because it was raining.
4. Although she never realized the difference, her two Shakespeare books were different versions.
5.He claimed he was innocent of the murder, but the judge required a better reason.
These are great sentences. LOVE them. :)
Delete1. My mother slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The fall season always looks so beautiful because of the birch tress with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. I cancelled plans because it was raining.
4. Although she never realized the difference, I have an identical twin.
5. John's reasons for cancelling on me because he was tired required a better reason.
I have also finished my 30 minutes of IXL.
Thank you! :)
Delete1. My sister slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. I looked around at the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves, appreciating their beauty.
3. We had to stay inside because it was raining.
4. High fantasy and fantasy are slightly different, although she never realized the difference.
5. My mom required a better reason for why I wanted to go to the party.
I have finished my 30 minutes of IXL :)
Now you have me intrigued! I want to know the difference between high fantasy and fantasy! :)
DeleteI have completed 30 minutes of IXL :)
ReplyDelete1. Having been proven wrong and humiliated, Sharon slammed the door and left.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves brought back memories of home.
3. The children squealed in delight and ran to put on their boots because it was raining.
4. She was holding a moth on one hand and a butterfly on the other, although she never realized the difference.
5. His attempts at explaining why the entire fridge was empty of food required a better reason.
Perfect, thank you!
Delete1. My sister slammed the door and left when she failed her test.
ReplyDelete2. The first hint of autumn had arrived in the form of the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. My dog was upset the entire day because it was raining
4. Although she never realized the difference, my friend felt their was something off about her fish.
5. My mother required a better reason when my sister failed her gym class.
I have finished my 30 minutes of IXL.
Great sentences! I am noticing a common connection between failing a test and slamming doors. :)
Delete1. My brother slammed the door and left after he got in a fight with my sister.
ReplyDelete2. My dog knew she was in trouble once I saw her under the birch trees with their buttery leaves when she's supposed to be inside.
3. I was in a somber mood because it was raining.
4. She likes turtles and tortoises, although she never realized the difference.
5. I required a better reason for why he broke up with me.
I did my 30 minutes of IXL.
Good job! Thank you!
DeleteMy 30 minutes of IXL have been completed.
ReplyDelete1. Without allowing me to offer a word of explanation, he grabbed his keys, slammed the door and left.
2. As I walked underneath the canopy of the birch trees with their buttery, yellow leaves, I noticed the sky beyond the canopy was quickly darkening.
3. I knew that because it was raining, the leaves would not crunch when I stepped on them the following morning.
4. Her boyfriend had slowly been isolating her from her loved ones, although she never realized the difference.
5. Although she had already told her son he couldn't play with matches because they were dangerous, he required a better reason.
My 30 minutes of IXL are complete.
ReplyDelete1. After realizing that he couldn't win the argument, he slammed the door and left.
2. The birch tress with their buttery yellow leaves reminded bob of the buttered toast he had ate this morning.
3. My day was made ten times better because it was raining.
4. Tim replaced her pet turtle with a turtle he found on the beach, although she never realized the difference.
5. Tim's parents required a better reason for why he decided to steal someone's pet turtle.
1. I slammed the door and left because I could not bear the hatred being spewed at me from your mouth.
ReplyDelete2. The smell and beauty of the birth trees with their buttery yellow leaves gives me the feeling of tranquility and peace.
3. I went outside and got soaking wet because it was raining, and I loved every moment of it.
4. Although she never realized the difference, I was never the same after what she had done to me.
5. I required a better reason to why loving me wasn't enough for you?
I have already finished my 30 minutes of IXL.
1. The manager was overwhelmed with all her meetings so she grabbed her car keys, slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves always look so beautiful in the fall sun.
3. I was about to leave Mady’s house to go home, but I had to stay longer because it was raining.
4. During Christmas, Mrs. Lansing wore mismatched candy cane socks, although she never realized the difference between the two.
5. My sister told our mom she didn’t want to go to work because she didn’t feel like it, but my mom said she required a better reason.
*I finished my 30 minutes of IXL :)
1.)Upset by her father raising his voice, she slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2.)She sat outside and admired the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3.)She arrived at home soaking wet because of the rain.
4.)He admitted to her that his feelings for her had been more than platonic for over a year, although, she never realized the difference.
5.)She wouldn't use her illness as an excuse, she required a better reason to accept her failure.
I have completed my IXL, both strands were on sentence fragments. Enjoy your weekend!
-Jessica A. Herrera
1. You slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees and their buttery yellow leaves were always a wonderful sight.
3. Because it was raining, we had to run to the car.
4. Although she never realized the difference between the two cats, she loved them both.
5. She required a better reason to go back to school from her mom.
I completed my 30 min of IXL
My 30 minutes of IXL are completed.
ReplyDelete1. Julian was so aggravated at Emma for being so ignorant that he climbed in his car, slammed the door, and left.
2. Emma always enjoyed going to look at the birch trees, she thought that their buttery yellow leaves helped to calm her nerves.
3. Emma then squeled and ran inside because it started raining.
4. Emma knew she loved Julian, but she never realized the difference between her intimate love for Julian and the brotherly love she felt towards him when they were kids.
5. Julian knew he was out of line to get so mad at him. But he required a better reason for why she wouldn't consider them more than friends. Her excuse "she didn't want to ruin their relationship", wasn't enough.
1) She slammed the door and left, no longer able to tolerate her parents disapproving glances.
ReplyDelete2) The birch trees and their buttery yellow leaves swayed in the distance, casting glorious shadows on the concrete; fall was finally here.
3) They started dancing in the middle of the illuminated street because it was raining.
4) Although she never realized the difference, his love and his manipulation was not the same thing.
5) She wanted to break up because of schedule differences, but he felt he required a better reason.
I have completed 30 minutes of IXL :)
1. Without warning, she slammed the door and left me alone.
ReplyDelete2. The Burch trees with their buttery yellow leaves, remind me of home.
3. It was only fitting to wear our rain boots to school, because it was raining.
4. Although she never realized the difference, love and adoration are not synonymous.
5. She required a reason to be kind, but wanted others to be kind without reason.
My IXL is complete :)
1. Jane was so upset from the disrespect from her teacher, she just slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. During the fall time, the birch trees are so beautiful with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. Mary was very sad that she could not go outside to hang out with friends because it was raining.
4. Ally was torn between buying either jam, jelly, or preserves, although she never realized the difference.
5. My sister had a headache and did not want to go to school today, but my mom required a better reason to let her stay home.
My 30 minutes of IXL are completed
1. Enraged after losing all of his diamonds in Minecraft, he threw his controller, slammed the door, and left.
ReplyDelete2. I wish to escape to see the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves but instead, I'm stuck in school.
3. I found myself staring out the window lost in my thoughts because it was raining and I wanted to take this moment in.
4. She just called the crocodile an "alligator" as she never really has realized the difference.
5. His opinion on the topic remains the same, yet he required a better reason to have it.
I have completed my 30 min of IXL:)
1. My mom was so frustrated with the arguments from my sister and I she slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. Often when I look at those birch trees in Michigan with their buttery yellow leaves it makes me feel at peace.
3. I had to go close my car windows because it was raining.
4. Although she never realized the difference my mom often heard attitude in my sister's voice.
5. My boss would not let me call of work for the day because he said I required a better reason.
I have completed my IXL :)
Delete1. The frustrated woman slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. I couldn't help but stare at the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. Because it was raining, the party was canceled.
4. Unbeknownst to Roxanne, Cyrano pretended to be Christian by mimicking his voice, although she never realized the difference.
5. My mom required a better reason for why I hadn't done the dishes than "I forgot".
1. After a long argument about which pasta to use for dinner, my brother slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. My favorite thing to do when fall draws near is to sit in my window and watch the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves sway in the breeze.
3. Daisy stumbled outside walking blindly through the water that fell in sheets from the sky, but was quickly followed by her best friend, umbrella in hand, because it was raining.
4. He looked at her with all the love that he had, he was infatuated with her, although she never realized the difference in how he stared.
5. I told my parents I wouldn't be home in time for curfew because I was running late; they required a better reason or I would be grounded.
I completed the IXL :)
From Eben Townes:
ReplyDeleteWhile I slammed the door and left, I noticed the anger that began to consume me.
The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves looked beautiful, almost as if I were in a painting.
I was forced to retreat back into the house because it was raining.
I wasn’t mad, but concerned, although she never realized the difference.
I tried to explain that I wasn’t mad, however she required a better reason.
I am finishing my IXL as we speak
1. I asked my brother to clean up his dishes before he went to his friend’s house, but he just slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. I love visiting Utah in the fall because I can see the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. One of my favorite memories is when school was canceled because it was raining.
4. My mom only bakes with butter and not margarine, although she never realized the difference when she was younger.
5. I asked my parents to take me to Disneyland to celebrate my birthday, but they required a better reason.
I finished my IXL :)
1. After Jason lost the game, he slammed the door and left
ReplyDelete2. mother always loved the Birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves
3. The funereal was made more mournful because it was raining
4. the cook switched the meat, although the customers never realized the difference
5. I tried to explain why i was tardy, but the teacher required a better reason
IXL is finished
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Delete1. After a long day of work, Jimmy slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves stood beautiful in the middle of the field.
3. We had to stop swimming because it was raining.
4. My mom asked me to clean my room, although she never realized the difference.
5.I tried to explain why I forgot to do my homework but my mom required a better reason.
1. In a fit of rage, she slammed the door and left, ignoring the loud bang that resonated as a result.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves swayed with the wind gently.
3. Because it was raining, she didn't notice the figure standing at the corner of the street analyzing her every move.
4. One Twin's voice was deeper than that of the other's, although she never realized the difference.
5. Even though he had explained what happened, she believed she required a better reason as to why he missed dinner.
- My sister infuriated me so I slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete- When I was in Michigan the birch trees have buttery yellow leaves.
- Because it was raining, my sister went to jump in muddy puddles.
- Although she had never realized the difference, she refused to eat sweet potatoes over yellow potatoes.
- My brother tried to convince my mom he needed a phone, but she required a better reason other than he wanted it.
IXL Done!!
1. After a heated argument with her sister other about what pie they should bake, Sasha slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves dance in the wind of a crisp autumn morning.
3. Penelope looked up at the sky and smiled because it was raining.
4. Daniel Radcliff and Elijah Woods are two separate people, although the fan never realized the difference when asking for their autographs.
5. The clown required a better reason for why he wasn't allowed on the premises other than "this is a funeral home".
I've completed my 30mins of IXL :)
IXL completed 15mins W2 and 15mins W3
ReplyDelete-After Kira was abducted, Jen slammed the door and left to go find out where she’d been taken.
-In the forest with the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves, Jen found the footprints of Kira’s captor.
-Jen found refuge in a nearby cottage because it was raining.
-Before she awoke, the captors took form as Jen though she never realized the difference.
-When the captors realized they kidnapped the wrong person, they let her go and apologized for her capture but she required a better reason.
30 mins. of IXL is complete
ReplyDelete1. Thalia slammed the door and left after a strenuous argument with her mother.
2. Only in the forest with the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves can you find the very rare lizard.
3. The children all ran outside and jumped in puddles because it was raining.
4. When Kat went to get her eyes checked they told her one eye had slightly worse vision, although she never realized the difference.
5. Jack was displeased with his student's behavior and required a better reason for why he acted the way he did.
I have completed my 30 minutes of IXL.
ReplyDeleteIn a fit of rage, Joanne slammed the door and left home. As she stormed out she could see the birch trees with their butterfly yellow leaves, their beauty only angering her more. "I have to do all of these new chores," She thought, "just because it was raining!" But although she never realized the difference, her chores had only changed by one. When she finally cooled off enough to go home, her parent were upset because storming off like that required a better reason than she could come up with.
1. I asked my mom a question but she just slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. My favorite place is the forest with the birch trees and their buttery yellow leaves.
3. I had to bring an umbrella to school because it was raining.
4. They always say heartbreak and heartache weren't the same, although she never realized the difference.
5. My best friend required a better reason for why I was upset.
IXL Done :)
1. My brother and mom got into an argument and he just slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. I took a trip up to the mountains to see the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3.Today, I decided to take a longer walk than usual because it was raining.
4. Sometimes I try to trick my sister by giving her peeled green apples when she likes peeled red apples, although she never realized the difference.
5. I wanted to leave my house at 10pm to get food, but my mom required a better reason.
My IXL is done!
1. After my sister ran into my room during my Zoom session she slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves really complement the color of the house next to them.
3. The sky was dark grey because it was raining, this made the day feel slow.
4. Although she never realized the difference, Purified water and spring water indeed had different flavors.
5. My mother required a better reason for why I had left school early this afternoon.
I have completed my IXL
1. Before he had the opportunity to say another word, she slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves reminded her of home.
3. The children eagerly gathered around the window because it was raining.
4. He wore a warm smile through both his happiness and his hurt, although she never realized the difference.
5. She thought her side cramp was a valid excuse to rest at practice, but her coach required a better reason.
I also completed 30 minutes of IXL :)
DeleteI have completed my 30 minutes of IXL :)
ReplyDelete1. Josh, distraught by his performance during the soccer game, slammed the door and left the locker room.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves blew in the wind outside of Ashlyn’s window.
3. Jake could not complete the yard work because it was raining.
4. Although she never realized the difference, Katie’s room was cooler than the living room.
5. Abraham required a better reason for applying to Yale in his essay supplement.
1. After her mother would not allow her to go to the party, she slammed the door and left, running into her room.
ReplyDelete2. As him and I walk down the street, we admire the beautiful weather and stare at the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. Because it was raining, we decided to change into cozy pajamas and watch movies.
4. He knew that the painting was made from oil paint rather than acrylic, although she never realized the difference.
5. Although I told my mom I was too tired to go, she required a better reason.
IXL: done !
1. After arguing with her mom, Jessica slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. I gazed at the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves swaying the in the wind.
3. I was not allowed to drive my car to school because it was raining.
4. I switched out my friends contact names, although she never realized the difference.
5. My teacher required a better reason for my tardiness.
Also I completed my 30 minutes of IXL :)
1. After his father yelled at him to do the dishes, he slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves sway back and forth in the wind.
3. Timmy was not allowed to play outside because it was raining.
4. Although she never realized the difference, she still drank out of her sisters cup.
5. Tim's mom required a better reason for him to go to the party.
My IXL has been completed.
1. My sister, infuriated with our parents, grabbed her keys, slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. I love how the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves turn a deep orange in the fall.
3. I didn't want to practice driving because it was raining.
4. This girl in my art class said she only liked how acrylic paint looked on a canvas but when she accidentally used oil paints, she never realized the difference.
5. The witness explained her innocence of the crime, but the jury required a better reason.
My IXl is complete!
1. After their fight, her sister angrily slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves danced in the wind as the monsoon came rolling in.
3. My mother asked why my rain was wet and I responded, “Because it was raining.”
4. My grandmother insisted that regular Coke was better than Diet Coke, although she never realized the difference when I switched the labels.
5. Mr. Jenkins told me that why missing assignment would require a better reason than my dog ate my homework.
I completed my IXL :)
I have done 30 minutes of IXL.
ReplyDeleteShe slammed the door and left in hopes that other doors would open.
Autumn had just begun, but now wasn’t the time to appreciate the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
He couldn’t catch up to her after she stormed off, all because it was raining.
Although she never realized the difference, she would soon know what it meant to leave and what it meant to know where to go.
He didn’t feel the need to bring it up that night, he felt it required a better reason.
I have done 30 min of IXL.
ReplyDeleteShe slammed the door and left, leaving behind her toxic boyfriend.
The bird watcher walked among the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
The family played board games inside because it was raining.
Jessica liked both the Whopper and the Impossible Whopper although she never realized the difference between the two.
To get let Jackson go to his friend's party, his parents required a better reason than "everyone else is going".
She slammed the door, almost ripping it off its hinges and left.
ReplyDeleteWalking outside, she looked at the birch tree leaves and sighed.
The rain started getting stronger each minute that passed.
Although she never realized the difference between him and her.
It required a better reason for him to dump her.
I finished my IXL
1. Suddenly he realized that there was nothing left to say, not to her, so he hurriedly slammed the door and left; praying that he would be able to open it again.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves stilled, listening, it was almost as if they knew somehow that these were the very words she could never take back. Not ever. (I know the last bit is a sentence fragment and I hope that it is ok that I added it!)
3. Elizabeth couldn’t believe it, fighting the pit in her stomach because she knew, she knew it was far from over, she danced, because at last it was raining. (also sorry I changed the phrase just a tad so it flowed better)
4. She thought that nothing could go wrong, although because she never realized the difference between hot chocolate made with milk and hot chocolate made with water she was shunned by her civilized community.
5. His hand hovered over the door handle as he paused. As he took one last glance around the destroyed laboratory a strange calm washed over him. He needn't have required a better reason than to destroy the one place which had almost destroyed him. (I’m sorry I keep adding sentences, it's just very fun).
Also IXL is done. :)
I thoroughly enjoyed your sentences. :) Thank you!
DeleteI finished my IXL 30 minute session,
ReplyDeleteI slammed the door and contemplated the results of my actions as I left.
The birch trees waved at me in the distance with their yellow, buttery leaves.
There was instant relief in the people of California as the fires began to subside because it was raining profusely.
I begged my parents to buy a dog as they are comforting to my dismay, even I knew I would require a better reason.
She flinched at his harsh words as she slowly began to realize there was no use in trying to argue with him. Her eyes brimmed with tears and, hoping to convey her message clearly, she turned around, slammed the door, and left.
ReplyDeleteWe had an amazing view of the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves as we drove together down the long, winding road. Leaning out the passenger side window, I took in the cool breeze and the calming scents of autumn, hoping to make this perfect moment last forever.
Peering out the window, her face lit up with joy because it was raining at last! She ran outside to the tree swing in her front yard and sat for a short while, enjoying the weather while she could.
She became good friends with the twins, although she never did realize the difference between the two.
Her sibling required a better reason than “because I want to” to use her expensive (and self-bought) sketch markers.
[ My IXL is done :) ]
(And also sorry I added some extra sentences in there, this was a fun assignment and I kind of forgot it was only one sentence so sorry about that)
I have completed my 30 minutes of IXL!
ReplyDelete1. They had no intention of tolerating any further disrespect from the meeting attendants, so they slammed the door and left.
2. My favorite part of visiting Canada during autumn is the birch trees with their butterfly yellow leaves.
3. We ran outside to dance in the street in a state of euphoria because it was raining.
4. Self-awareness and observation convinced her that constant academic pressure was obligatory to success, although she never realized where to draw the line between effort and exhaustion.
5. Despite his discernible distress, the school counselor required a better reason before allowing him to call his family to pick him up from school.
I have completed my 30 minutes of IXL
ReplyDeleteHenry slammed the door and left after hearing the news about his brother’s behavior.
Time seemed to stop as Jamie gazed at the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
The UPS delivery man dropped off our package very quickly because it was raining, he didn’t want to get wet.
Dianna was mesmerized by the paintings although she had never realized the difference between each of them.
The investigator slammed his fist on the table as he required a better reason from the suspect.
I have completed my 30 minutes of IXL
ReplyDelete1. Elizabeth slammed the door and left after hearing the neighbors argue
2. Jamie swore time had stopped as she beheld the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. The couple ran through the city quickly finding anywhere for shelter because it was raining
4. Celeste gazed upon the flowers although she never realized the difference
5.My mother required a better reason than 'I dont know'
1. Their conversation was over leaving them both torn and exhausted. He turned his back towards her, slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. I have walked this path my entire life, each leaf telling a story of my past. As I saw my childhood past by me, the birch tree waved with their yellow, buttery leaves as I felt a warm tear fall down my cheek.
3. The cold November wind felt lonesome as she walked the desolated path of darkness. She looked up at the sky for reaching for any sign of light. All she was able to reach was her umbrella because she had the realization that it was raining.
4. She was at a constant state of sense and sensibility although she never realized the difference, she knew she had to choose which to follow
5. His mom glared at him with a stone cold stare, he would need to require a better reason to go out if he was going to get away with this one.
I finished my IXL 30 minute session
I completed my 30 minutes.
ReplyDelete1: The door was slammed as the ever so mysterious "they" left.
2: She hid in the birch trees as their buttery yellow leaves waved in the breeze.
3: He became an eldritch abomination because it was raining.
4: She equipped a spoon instead of a firearm, although she never realised the difference between the two.
5: A better reason was required for the President to have common sense.
I completed my 30 minutes of IXL
ReplyDelete1.) Infuriated and in distress Carl slammed the door and left the place he once called home.
2.) Kate always visits her home country every year as she loves to see the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves as its her favorite color.
3.) Edward finally decided to head to the supermarket after fifteen minutes of waiting for his friend, but as soon as he stepped out the door he changed his mind because it was raining.
4.)His mother truly believed she was a good parent as she always treated her son fairly and he never required anything in life, although she never realized the difference between protective and overprotective.
5.) The people wanted to pass a bill that would make handling salmon in a suspicious manner illegal, however the government required a better reason other than it looks "fishy"
I completed my 30 minutes. Also, this is Claire Barragan-Bates.
ReplyDelete1. With a look of pure rage, she slammed the door and left.
2. The hummingbirds chirped, perched atop the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. Because it was raining, she brought her black umbrella.
4. Although she never realized the difference, her husband was swapped out for a clone.
5. Fore her to vote in this particular way, she needed a better reason.
My 30 Minutes of IXL have been completed.
ReplyDelete1. Peculiarly his manager had slammed the door and left only to return back minutes later with 2 police officers.
2. Year after year the gorgeous birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves captured the photographers eye.
3. The 3 men flew over the fence with a supernatural speed leaving all the spectators gasping for air and because it was raining they disappeared into the woods as quick as the wind.
4. His girlfriend was very smart and talented although she never realized the difference between him and his twin.
5. Defying all standards of the tech industry the apprentice required a better reason for the advanced tracking system put into peoples phones.
I've completed the 30 minutes of IXL.
ReplyDelete1. After the argument, he slammed the door and left.
2. They sat and admired the birch trees with there buttery yellow leaves.
3. We couldn't make it to school because it was raining.
4. Although she never realized the difference, her attitude towards the situation slowly grew sour.
5. He required a better reason to go through with the insane plan.
I finished the thirty minutes of IXL
ReplyDelete1. John slammed the door and left
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves swayed in the wind.
3. Ashley couldn't go outside because it was raining
4. Ashleyn found a cat outside that she thought was hers, but was just a stray; she kept it although she never realized the difference
5. Virginia required a better reason than just because Sam wants to
I have competed my 30 minutes of ixl
ReplyDelete1.After the heated argument, I slammed the door and left to cool down.
2.The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves, shuddered in the autumn breeze.
3.Because it raining, the school had to cancel our soccer game tonight.
4.I told her that I was wearing a new shirt, although she never realized the difference.
5. Although I told my parents why I wanted to go get some delicious Chick Fil A, my mom required a better reason.
I completed my 30 minutes of IXL. :)
ReplyDelete1. After becoming particularly enraged, my sister slammed the door and left.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves were gently swaying in the breeze.
3. We were unable to go for a run because it was raining.
4. I decided to switch up my style based of my cousin's recommendation, although she never noticed the difference.
5. When I showed up late for class my teacher required a better reason than what I gave.
1. As the silent sounds of the ghost's movements continued, he had a change of mind and slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves danced with the wind, the girl felt nothing but comfort.
3. My anxiety was beginning to slow down because it was raining.
Finished IXL :)
4. Although she never really noticed the difference due to being colorblind, red and grey were, infact, two different colors.
5. Letting go of hope and her fiery heart all due to a boy required a better reason ebcause life goes on with or without you.
1. I completed 30 minutes of IXL.
ReplyDelete2. My friend slammed the door and left after our argument.
3. I always am amazed by the beauty of the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
4. They were not able to play their game because it was raining.
5. She always enjoyed milk chocolate more than dark chocolate, although she had never realized the difference between them.
6. My parents required a better reason to buy me a dirt bike, other than my friends had one too.
1. I was in the middle of my conversation when my sister suddenly slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. I've never seen trees like this with such buttery yellow leaves.
3. I can't remember what exactly happened because it was raining hard.
4. I actually saw my friend write they're when meaning their because she never realized the difference.
5. I required a better reason for explaining to my mother how I got nail polish on the carpet.
1. I didn't know what was happening until the guard slammed the door and left, waking me up.
ReplyDelete2. I felt peace as I stood and watched the birds fly between the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. Today I decided to stay in and watch movies because it was raining.
4. Rose thought she was content but was really just indifferent, although, she never realized the difference.
5. He shouldn't have required a better reason than, "I don't have time right now".
my ixl is DD.1 :)
I have completed 30 minutes of IXL.
ReplyDelete1. She slammed the door and left, after the heated argument.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves, glowed as we walked under them to go home from the party.
3. The football game was canceled because it was raining outside today.
4. She never realized the difference when I showed her my new haircut.
5. He required a better reason to get our history project done.
1) After the class wouldn't stop talking during a lecture, the teacher slammed the door and left her classroom.
ReplyDelete2) The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves looked beautiful on this lovely fall afternoon.
3) The streets flooded outside of my house because it was raining so hard.
4) I told my mom that I painted my room from lilac to lavender, although she never realized the difference between the two colors.
5) My sister required a better reason as to why I took her clothes besides the fact that I didn't have anything to wear.
I completed my IXL.
-Ashley Mills
Delete1) Susy slammed the door and left the classroom on her way to the principles office.
ReplyDelete2) Birch trees have always been gorgeous with their buttery yellow leaves and white branches during the summer.
3) I hailed a taxi but slipped and fell on the wet pavement because it happened to be raining outside in New York.
4) Although she never realized that I gave her my kidney, she was able to see the difference in my appearance during the coming weeks.
5) Joe was often required to provide a better reason as to why he would create crazy food combinations, such as cinnamon sugar and chicken during episode 10 of the reality tv show cookoff.
I completed my 30 min of IXL
I have completed my 30 minutes of IXL skill practice.
ReplyDelete1. Out of anger with the student government, Maxwell Oransky slam the door and left.
2. Her favorite spot to read was under the birch trees with their buttery leaves.
3. The baseball game was postponed because it was raining.
4. She showed her coach her adjustments to her batting stance, although she never noticed the difference.
5. I explained my story to my teacher, however, she required a better reason.
I was so enraged that all the pizza rolls were gone so I slammed the door and left my house.
ReplyDeleteI mined all of the birch trees in Minecraft for some wood with their buttery yellow leaves falling from the sky.
I was lying in bed listening to the most satisfying noise tapping on my windows because it was raining all night.
My brother was 6’10” although she never realized the difference between our heights.
Everyone was accusing me for venting in among us so I required a better reason so I couldn’t get voted out.
I have completed 30 minutes of Language Arts IXL
ReplyDelete1. After I died in my video game, I slammed and door and left my room to cool down.
2. The birch trees and their buttery yellow leaves were cut down to make space for the new church that is being built.
3. I wasn't able to go on my daily bike ride because it was raining.
4. Although she never realizes the difference, I now style my hair every morning.
5. I told my teacher that I was absent because I was in the hospital, she said she required a better reason to be exempted from the homework.
I completed my 30 minutes of IXL for this week.
ReplyDelete1. I was so angry my brother ate the rest of my snacks, that I slammed the door and left to buy some more.
2. My mother's favorite thing about fall are the birch trees and their buttery yellow leaves.
3. I was not able to play soccer with my friends today because it was raining.
4. Mom always asks me if I did my chores, even though she might not realize the difference.
5. My manager asked me why I called off my shift on Sunday, but when I told her why she required a better reason.
I completed my 30 minute of IXL for the week.
ReplyDelete1. I was so upset about wearing my mask to school that when I got home, I slammed the door and left to my room to take a nap.
2. My mother recently began making a garden and she soon plans to grow trees because her favorite thing about nature is the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. School got cancelled today because it was raining.
4. My mother has always gotten upset when my hair was messy although she never realized the difference.
5. I requested a day off from work over the weekend although my boss stated how I require a better reason.
I have completed 30 minutes for IXL
ReplyDelete1. I followed my brother downstairs to his room and right before I could talk to him he slammed the door to his room.
2. As I walked through Central Park the birch trees with there buttery yellow leaves caught my eye the most.
3. My baseball game was canceled because it was raining.
4. My mom always asks me to clean my room although she never realized the difference.
5. She said she was late because of of traffic although the teachers look said she required a better reason.
I have done my IXL
ReplyDelete1. he slammed the door in a fit of rage.
2. The birch trees with there buttery leaves gently swayed in the wind.
3.the plans had to be canceled because it was raining.
4. they where like night and day, although she never realized the differences.
5. the school required a better reason to expel that student.
I completed 30 minutes of IXL.
ReplyDelete1. I slammed the door and left because my dad ate my ice cream.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves are the best to photograph in the fall.
3. School was cancelled today because it was raining really hard.
4. I made lemonade and limeade for my sister, although she never realized the difference.
5. My country wanted to go to war but the other side required a better reason.
I finished the 30 minutes of IXL.
ReplyDelete1. After she was fired, she slammed the door and left.
2. The artist painted a majestic forest filled with birch trees with their butter leaves.
3. The house was swept off the hill because it was raining.
4. She wrote an entire essay on Iceland and Greenland; although, she never realized the difference.
5. For permission to go out, I required a better reason than "wanting to have fun".
1. Tired of the disrespect, he slammed the door and left.
ReplyDelete2. The sunlight filtered through the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. Because it was raining, the thunder clouds stuck at the nearby trees with lighting.
4. Although she never realized the difference, the scraping sounds in her closet and attic were indeed quite different.
5. The knight required a better reason to give the squire his blade besides just, "Wanting to hold it."
I have completed my IXL.
ReplyDelete1. She slammed the door and left the now quiet room.
2. The birch trees whisked in the wind with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. Because it was raining, the bride had the move the wedding inside.
4. Her coach told her to be more active instead of reactive, although she never realized the difference.
5. She told her teacher her dog ate her homework, however her teacher required a better reason for the missing assignment.
The woman was so outraged, she slammed the door and left the room.
ReplyDeleteInspired by the scenery before him, the artist attentively painted the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves onto his canvas.
The baseball game today was canceled because it was raining.
Although she never realized the difference between right and left, Lisa was a very intelligent woman.
He explained that traffic was slow, but his boss required a better reason for being an hour late to work.
My IXL is complete
My 30 minutes of IXL are complete.
ReplyDelete1. After realizing she couldn't take the criticism from her parents anymore, Judy slammed the door and left.
2. She looked up lovingly at the clouds, noticing the particular way that sun shone on the birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves.
3. The day felt off to John; there was something different, even gloomy maybe because it was raining.
4. Although she never realized the reason, on her 18th birthday Rebecca caught onto her mother's true intentions for a better life.
5. The teacher required a better reason than traffic to why Jimmy was late to class.
I have complete my 30 minutes of IXL
ReplyDelete1. As she slammed the door he jumped slightly, the loud noise punctuating the end of their argument, and leaving him with a sense of emptiness and finality.
2. The birch trees with their buttery yellow leaves whipped in the wild morning wind.
3. Some nights she did the responsible thing, and went to bed early, having completed all that was necessary for the next day’s success. Other nights she stayed up late, hours past when she should have gone to bed, although in the morning she never realized the difference between how tired she felt.
4. Sneaking out this late at night required a better reason than simply, unfettered boredom.