1. Read pages 688-694 "Apostrophes." On page 694,
type and correct Editing Review 1 (15 errors).
UNDERLINE EACH WORD THAT YOU CORRECT. You should
have fifteen words underlined.
2. Read pages 712-717 "Capitalization." We have already
seen a PowerPoint on this, so you should have class notes
to help explain this section.
3. Read pages 696-701.On page 702, type Editing
Review 1 (17 errors). UNDERLINE EACH WORD THAT YOU
CORRECT. You should have seventeen words underlined.
4. Learn the class notes that were written on the board
in your last class. A test is coming on these.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Due Wednesday, 9/23 at 11:00 or Thursday, 9/24 at 9:30
1. Read "Writing a Draft" on pages 110-118.
2. Pactice 1 on page 111 gives you a formal outline
and a thesis sentence. Each primary support can be
developed into the topic sentence for each paragraph
the supports each primary point in the outline.
Type ONLY a possible topic sentence for each primary support.
Be sure to state the practice number and the page numberat
the top of the page.
3. On page 115, complete Practice 4. Type the number and
after the number type an opening sentence for an
introduction based on the stated topic. Be sure to state
the practice number and the page number at the top of the
practice.
4. Pay particular attention to the examles of a conclution
{or closing} paragraph on pages 117-118.
2. Pactice 1 on page 111 gives you a formal outline
and a thesis sentence. Each primary support can be
developed into the topic sentence for each paragraph
the supports each primary point in the outline.
Type ONLY a possible topic sentence for each primary support.
Be sure to state the practice number and the page numberat
the top of the page.
3. On page 115, complete Practice 4. Type the number and
after the number type an opening sentence for an
introduction based on the stated topic. Be sure to state
the practice number and the page number at the top of the
practice.
4. Pay particular attention to the examles of a conclution
{or closing} paragraph on pages 117-118.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Due Monday, 09/21/09, or Tuesday, 09/22/09
1. Study the material on combining sentences. You will have
a test over the material covered on the PowerPoint.
2.For more information,read page 676 "Commas in Compound
Sentences." Type and correct the first five sentences in
Practice 2 on page 676.
3. Read "Fragments That Start with Dependent Words"
on page 403-404.
4. Read chapter 11 "Illustration" on pages 167-172 and
read "WRITING GUIDE: ILLUSTRATION" on page 183. After reading
these pages, write an essay on one of these topics: Awkward
moments that I have had; Hidden problems that some people
may have; false stereotypes; the real me. Pick one of these
and develop three illustrations that support your topic.
Prewrite, outline, write and correct a draft, and print a final
copy. Hand all of these in. You paper should be 400-450 words.
a test over the material covered on the PowerPoint.
2.For more information,read page 676 "Commas in Compound
Sentences." Type and correct the first five sentences in
Practice 2 on page 676.
3. Read "Fragments That Start with Dependent Words"
on page 403-404.
4. Read chapter 11 "Illustration" on pages 167-172 and
read "WRITING GUIDE: ILLUSTRATION" on page 183. After reading
these pages, write an essay on one of these topics: Awkward
moments that I have had; Hidden problems that some people
may have; false stereotypes; the real me. Pick one of these
and develop three illustrations that support your topic.
Prewrite, outline, write and correct a draft, and print a final
copy. Hand all of these in. You paper should be 400-450 words.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday 09/16/09 and Thursday 09/17/09
1. Your Narrative Essay is due at the VERY BEGINNING
of the period. Any essay that is not on the desk when
I begin to call roll will be considered to be late and
will receive only partial credit. Hand in your essay in
this order: Final copy on top and a corrected draft under
the final copy. Below that you can include any other papers
that you have written, such as a prewriting.
2. Study your class notes and be prepared to TAKE A TEST on
the following items that we have discussed in class and,
therefore, should be in your notes. These notes go back
to the beginning of the semester. 1. What are an essay, a short
essay, and an long essay? 2. What are the four characteristics
that a thesis sentence must have? 3. What so these words mean:
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and sensory
detail, and diction 4. What are the three categories [or forms]of
adjectives? {Reading pages 517-521 will help you.] 6. What are
five examples of fragments and two ways to join sentences. We
saw a PowerPoint on these. 7. What do "comma splice" and "fused
sentence" mean? [PowerPoint] 8. How do you narrow a topic?
9. What are the five prewriting techniques? THIS TEST WILL
PRIMARILY BE A FILL-IN-THE-BLANK TEST or LISTING.
of the period. Any essay that is not on the desk when
I begin to call roll will be considered to be late and
will receive only partial credit. Hand in your essay in
this order: Final copy on top and a corrected draft under
the final copy. Below that you can include any other papers
that you have written, such as a prewriting.
2. Study your class notes and be prepared to TAKE A TEST on
the following items that we have discussed in class and,
therefore, should be in your notes. These notes go back
to the beginning of the semester. 1. What are an essay, a short
essay, and an long essay? 2. What are the four characteristics
that a thesis sentence must have? 3. What so these words mean:
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and sensory
detail, and diction 4. What are the three categories [or forms]of
adjectives? {Reading pages 517-521 will help you.] 6. What are
five examples of fragments and two ways to join sentences. We
saw a PowerPoint on these. 7. What do "comma splice" and "fused
sentence" mean? [PowerPoint] 8. How do you narrow a topic?
9. What are the five prewriting techniques? THIS TEST WILL
PRIMARILY BE A FILL-IN-THE-BLANK TEST or LISTING.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Due Monday, 14 Sept at 11 am or Tuesday 15 Sept at 9:30
ASSIGNMENT FOUR:
1. Complete the formal outline of the forty-four items listed
on the assignment sheet. Type it or print it very clearly.
Remember that you must use all the items.
2. Read your Narrative assignment sheet. Decide on the
event you will write about and prepare an outline, either
simple or formal. Your thesis sentence should be like this:
Being mugged last summer was a horrifying experience. The
topic is "being mugged" and the comment is "horrifying." THE
FINAL COPY OF THIS ESSAY WILL BE DUE THE SECOND CLASS PERIOD,
EITHER WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY.
3. Read page 77 "Write a Thesis That is Neither Too Broad Nor
Too Narrow." On page 80, type Practice 1 by typing the number
and then typing an acceptable thesis sentence for each number.
Be sure that each thesis sentence meets the four requirements
that we discussed in class.
1. Complete the formal outline of the forty-four items listed
on the assignment sheet. Type it or print it very clearly.
Remember that you must use all the items.
2. Read your Narrative assignment sheet. Decide on the
event you will write about and prepare an outline, either
simple or formal. Your thesis sentence should be like this:
Being mugged last summer was a horrifying experience. The
topic is "being mugged" and the comment is "horrifying." THE
FINAL COPY OF THIS ESSAY WILL BE DUE THE SECOND CLASS PERIOD,
EITHER WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY.
3. Read page 77 "Write a Thesis That is Neither Too Broad Nor
Too Narrow." On page 80, type Practice 1 by typing the number
and then typing an acceptable thesis sentence for each number.
Be sure that each thesis sentence meets the four requirements
that we discussed in class.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Due Monday 9/07 (hand in Wednesday) and Tuesday 9/08
Assignment Three:
1. Read "Essay Structure" on pages 49-50. Type and answer
these questions: (1)What is an essay? (2) What is a short
essay? (3) What is a long essay? BE SURE TO ANSWER THESE
IN COMPLETE SENTENCES (E.G. A SHORT ESSAY IS . . . . )
2. List the four qualites of a thesis sentence as we discussed
them in class. Just the number 2 and type the qualities [doublespaced].
3. On page 77, read "Write a Thesis That Is Neither Too Broad Nor
Too Narrow" and on page 81, Practice 3, type the numbers 1-5 and
before each number type B for too broad, N for too narrow and
OK if the statement is all right as a thesis sentence,
3. Read "Use Prewriting Techniques" on pages 68-71. List the
five prewriting techniques and under each one type a brief
description of each method so that anyone reading your description
would know how to do it.
1. Read "Essay Structure" on pages 49-50. Type and answer
these questions: (1)What is an essay? (2) What is a short
essay? (3) What is a long essay? BE SURE TO ANSWER THESE
IN COMPLETE SENTENCES (E.G. A SHORT ESSAY IS . . . . )
2. List the four qualites of a thesis sentence as we discussed
them in class. Just the number 2 and type the qualities [doublespaced].
3. On page 77, read "Write a Thesis That Is Neither Too Broad Nor
Too Narrow" and on page 81, Practice 3, type the numbers 1-5 and
before each number type B for too broad, N for too narrow and
OK if the statement is all right as a thesis sentence,
3. Read "Use Prewriting Techniques" on pages 68-71. List the
five prewriting techniques and under each one type a brief
description of each method so that anyone reading your description
would know how to do it.