1. Complete the editing assignment sheet that I
gave you in the last class.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Due Monday, 11/09/09, or Tuesday, 11/10/09
1. Write the assigned essay following the
instructions on the handout. Be sure that you
complete ALL instructions.
2. Complete the comma assignment handout. Place
the commas where they are needed, and in the blank
place the number that identifies the comma usage
for that sentence. Only one number per sentence.
3. You will have a retest on subject-verb agreement
during your Monday or Tuesday class.
instructions on the handout. Be sure that you
complete ALL instructions.
2. Complete the comma assignment handout. Place
the commas where they are needed, and in the blank
place the number that identifies the comma usage
for that sentence. Only one number per sentence.
3. You will have a retest on subject-verb agreement
during your Monday or Tuesday class.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Due Wednesday, 11/04/09 or Tuesday, 11/05/09
1. Read chapter 37 "Commas" on pages 673-684.
Type a list of the comma uses discussed in this
chapter and type an example for each use.
Type a list of the comma uses discussed in this
chapter and type an example for each use.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Due Monday, 11/02/09, or Tuesday, 11/03/09
Sam, sorry that I posted this assignment so late.
1. Study Chapter 25, "Problems with Subject-
Verb Agreement" on page 434-451.
2. Bring a blue Scan sheet for a test on S-V
agreement this class period.
3. Read chapter 16, "Comparison and Contrast"
on pages 252-271. Be able to explain the two
terms "comparison" and "contrast." Know what
the PURPOSE of a comparison and contrast essay
is. Know what your MAIN POINT expresses. Know
the two types of ORGANIZATION in Comparison
and Contrast.
1. Study Chapter 25, "Problems with Subject-
Verb Agreement" on page 434-451.
2. Bring a blue Scan sheet for a test on S-V
agreement this class period.
3. Read chapter 16, "Comparison and Contrast"
on pages 252-271. Be able to explain the two
terms "comparison" and "contrast." Know what
the PURPOSE of a comparison and contrast essay
is. Know what your MAIN POINT expresses. Know
the two types of ORGANIZATION in Comparison
and Contrast.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Due Wednesday, 10/28/09 or Thursday, 10/29/09
1. CLASSIFICATION--CLASSIFY ONE OF THESE ITEMS INTO
THREE DISTINCT GROUPS: PEOPLE WAITING IN A PORTOPOTTY
LINE;A PERSON IN A PARKING LOT DRIVING AWAY HOPING
THAT NO ONE SAW HIM BUMP INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR;
PEOPLE WHO ARE EATING. Use the following format:
1. Item to be classified; 2. Principle of classification;
3. Three original categories; 4.Details for each of
the three items.
2. You should have copied 10 sentences at the end of the
PowerPoint on Sentence Variety. Combine sentences 1
through five-5 in the manner indicated here:
Use -ly or -ing for the sentences in 1; Use -ly or
-ing for the sentences in 2; Use to + a verb for the
sentences in 3; Use -ed for the sentences in 4; Use a
prepositional phrase for the sentences in 5.
DO NOTHING TO SENTENCES SIX THROUGH TEN.
FOR THE TTH CLASS OR FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE NOT IN CLASS
MONDAY, HERE ARE THE FIRST FIVE SENTENCES.
1. The rise of the water was rapid.
It approached flood leverl.
2. The boy was hesitant.
He dialed 911.
3. The student wanted to save money.
He washed and ironed his own clothes.
4. The paper was wrinkled.
It was no longer useful.
5. The box was in the corner.
It was in plain sight.
THREE DISTINCT GROUPS: PEOPLE WAITING IN A PORTOPOTTY
LINE;A PERSON IN A PARKING LOT DRIVING AWAY HOPING
THAT NO ONE SAW HIM BUMP INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR;
PEOPLE WHO ARE EATING. Use the following format:
1. Item to be classified; 2. Principle of classification;
3. Three original categories; 4.Details for each of
the three items.
2. You should have copied 10 sentences at the end of the
PowerPoint on Sentence Variety. Combine sentences 1
through five-5 in the manner indicated here:
Use -ly or -ing for the sentences in 1; Use -ly or
-ing for the sentences in 2; Use to + a verb for the
sentences in 3; Use -ed for the sentences in 4; Use a
prepositional phrase for the sentences in 5.
DO NOTHING TO SENTENCES SIX THROUGH TEN.
FOR THE TTH CLASS OR FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE NOT IN CLASS
MONDAY, HERE ARE THE FIRST FIVE SENTENCES.
1. The rise of the water was rapid.
It approached flood leverl.
2. The boy was hesitant.
He dialed 911.
3. The student wanted to save money.
He washed and ironed his own clothes.
4. The paper was wrinkled.
It was no longer useful.
5. The box was in the corner.
It was in plain sight.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Monday, 10/26/09 and Tuesday 10/27/09
1. Read "Classification" on pages 218-235. Read the essay
"BLOOD TYPE AND PERSONALITY" on page 224. On page 225,
TYPE the answers to questions 1, 2, and 3.On page 226,
read "Giovanni's Classification." On page 227, TYPE the
answers to qyestions 1, 2, and 3. On pag3 228, read "BAD
ROOMMATES." On page 229, for question 1 TYPE the thesis
statement and type the three different kinds of room-
mates. Notice that the author makes up original names to
call the three different kinds of roommates. Type these
original names.
2. Read pages 434-451. On page 449, complete
EDITING REVIEW 4 by numbering 1-8 and typing only the
correct subject and verb for each of the eight sentences.
3. All of these assignments can be typed on one or two
pages.That's all, folks.
"BLOOD TYPE AND PERSONALITY" on page 224. On page 225,
TYPE the answers to questions 1, 2, and 3.On page 226,
read "Giovanni's Classification." On page 227, TYPE the
answers to qyestions 1, 2, and 3. On pag3 228, read "BAD
ROOMMATES." On page 229, for question 1 TYPE the thesis
statement and type the three different kinds of room-
mates. Notice that the author makes up original names to
call the three different kinds of roommates. Type these
original names.
2. Read pages 434-451. On page 449, complete
EDITING REVIEW 4 by numbering 1-8 and typing only the
correct subject and verb for each of the eight sentences.
3. All of these assignments can be typed on one or two
pages.That's all, folks.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Wednesday 10/21/09 and Thursday 10/22/09
For the MW class who did not read the blog, this is new.
For the TTh class, this is a repeat.
1. Follow these directions: (1)From the handout, select
the thesis sentence that you are going to write about
in your essay. (2) Brainstorm three supports for the thesis.
You should have details for each support(3) Type a draft
of the essay.(4) Print a copy of the draft. (5) Bring the
copy of the draft and the outline to class. THIS IS AS
FAR AS YOU HAVE TO GO WITH YOUR ESSAY AT THIS TIME.
STOP AT STEP 5 OF THE ASSIGNMENT SHEET. WE WILL COMPLETE
STEPS 6 THROUGH 9 NEXT WEEK.
2. Read "Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement on pages
434-451. Complete numbers 1-5 in Practice 2 on page 438 by
typing the numbers and only the subject and the verb for
each number. Do the same for numbers 1-5 in Practice 4
on page 440, numbers 1-5 in Practice 5 on page 442, and
numbers 1-5 in Practice 7 on page 445.
3. On the hard copy of your essay, edit and revise. Remove
all errors, combine some sentences, remove references
to "you," follow the handout on "Essay Guidelines."
Print a final copy of the essay and hand it in along with
the draft and the outline. Staple these together.
For the TTh class, this is a repeat.
1. Follow these directions: (1)From the handout, select
the thesis sentence that you are going to write about
in your essay. (2) Brainstorm three supports for the thesis.
You should have details for each support(3) Type a draft
of the essay.(4) Print a copy of the draft. (5) Bring the
copy of the draft and the outline to class. THIS IS AS
FAR AS YOU HAVE TO GO WITH YOUR ESSAY AT THIS TIME.
STOP AT STEP 5 OF THE ASSIGNMENT SHEET. WE WILL COMPLETE
STEPS 6 THROUGH 9 NEXT WEEK.
2. Read "Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement on pages
434-451. Complete numbers 1-5 in Practice 2 on page 438 by
typing the numbers and only the subject and the verb for
each number. Do the same for numbers 1-5 in Practice 4
on page 440, numbers 1-5 in Practice 5 on page 442, and
numbers 1-5 in Practice 7 on page 445.
3. On the hard copy of your essay, edit and revise. Remove
all errors, combine some sentences, remove references
to "you," follow the handout on "Essay Guidelines."
Print a final copy of the essay and hand it in along with
the draft and the outline. Staple these together.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Due Monday, 10/19/09 at 11:00 or Tuesday, 10/20/09 at 9:30
1. Follow these directions: (1)From the handout, select
the thesis sentence that you are going to write about
in your essay. (2) Brainstorm three supports for the thesis.
You should have details for each support(3) Type a draft
of the essay.(4) Print a copy of the draft. (5) Bring the
copy of the draft and the outline to class. THIS IS AS
FAR AS YOU HAVE TO GO WITH YOUR ESSAY AT THIS TIME.
STOP AT STEP 5 OF THE ASSIGNMENT SHEET. WE WILL COMPLETE
STEPS 6 THROUGH 9 NEXT WEEK.
2. Read "Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement on pages
434-451. Complete numbers 1-5 in Practice 2 on page 438 by
typing the numbers and only the subject and the verb for
each number. Do the same for numbers 1-5 in Practice 4
on page 440, numbers 1-5 in Practice 5 on page 442, and
numbers 1-5 in Practice 7 on page 445.
the thesis sentence that you are going to write about
in your essay. (2) Brainstorm three supports for the thesis.
You should have details for each support(3) Type a draft
of the essay.(4) Print a copy of the draft. (5) Bring the
copy of the draft and the outline to class. THIS IS AS
FAR AS YOU HAVE TO GO WITH YOUR ESSAY AT THIS TIME.
STOP AT STEP 5 OF THE ASSIGNMENT SHEET. WE WILL COMPLETE
STEPS 6 THROUGH 9 NEXT WEEK.
2. Read "Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement on pages
434-451. Complete numbers 1-5 in Practice 2 on page 438 by
typing the numbers and only the subject and the verb for
each number. Do the same for numbers 1-5 in Practice 4
on page 440, numbers 1-5 in Practice 5 on page 442, and
numbers 1-5 in Practice 7 on page 445.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Due Monday, 10/12/09 or Tuesday, 10/13/09
1. IN CLASS,we discussed five types of introductory paragraphs:
(1) The importance of the topic to the reader; (2) An incidence
or a brief story related to the topic; (3) Ask one to three
questions related to the topic; (4) Begin with a broad general
statement relating your topic; and (5)Use a quotation.
[The intros are different from those in the textbook.] Using
the five that we discussed IN CLASS, write an example of each
of the five methods using this thesis sentence: Fast foods
should be regulated. [This includes either ingredients, price,
advertising, convenience, or results of enticing people to
eat too much fast foods.This does not mean that the thesis
sentence is even suggesting that fast foods be abolished.]
The primary supports are I. Improve the health of customers.
II. Save customers money
III. Through ads,not entice customers
to eat more than they should
Each introductory paragraph should be from four to six
sentences. End with the thesis sentence. You may if you wish
end with the Plan of Development as the last sentence or as a
part of the thesis sentence.
2. Read "Parallelism" on pages 553-561. On page 556, complete
the first five sentences by typing the sentence as it appears
in the text. Next, underline the parts that are not parallel.
After the period at the end of each sentence, type a corrected
version of the parts that are not parallel. E-mail me if you do
not understand this assignment. Tell me what exactly you do not
understand. I will reply Sunday afternoon.
(1) The importance of the topic to the reader; (2) An incidence
or a brief story related to the topic; (3) Ask one to three
questions related to the topic; (4) Begin with a broad general
statement relating your topic; and (5)Use a quotation.
[The intros are different from those in the textbook.] Using
the five that we discussed IN CLASS, write an example of each
of the five methods using this thesis sentence: Fast foods
should be regulated. [This includes either ingredients, price,
advertising, convenience, or results of enticing people to
eat too much fast foods.This does not mean that the thesis
sentence is even suggesting that fast foods be abolished.]
The primary supports are I. Improve the health of customers.
II. Save customers money
III. Through ads,not entice customers
to eat more than they should
Each introductory paragraph should be from four to six
sentences. End with the thesis sentence. You may if you wish
end with the Plan of Development as the last sentence or as a
part of the thesis sentence.
2. Read "Parallelism" on pages 553-561. On page 556, complete
the first five sentences by typing the sentence as it appears
in the text. Next, underline the parts that are not parallel.
After the period at the end of each sentence, type a corrected
version of the parts that are not parallel. E-mail me if you do
not understand this assignment. Tell me what exactly you do not
understand. I will reply Sunday afternoon.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Due Monday, 10/05/09 or Tuesday , 10/06/09
DO NOT FORGET TO GIVE THE PAGE NUMBER FOR EACH EXERCISE
THAT YOU TYPE.
1. Read pages 135-137, "Practice Revising for Coherence."
Type the answers to these questions: 1. What is coherence?
and 2. What is transition? Type complete sentences.
2. On page 136, type the seven "Common Transitional Words
and Phrases" and after each of the seven, type two examples
for each.
3. On page 137 carefully read the essay and note the key
words and transitions that are underlined.
4. Read the revised essay on pages 141-143. Type the thesis
sentence and the three primary suppports in outline form.
Take special notice of the opening and the closing paragraphs.
5. Read "Commas in Compound Sentences" on page 676. Type
three original compound sentences about one of these:
a dangerous situation or a funny situation or a stupid
situation that you were in (besides this class).
6. Read "The Sentence Has a Compound Subject" on page 443.
Type Practice 6 by typing the sentenvce number AND the verb
for each sentence. You do not have to type the complete
sentence.
THAT YOU TYPE.
1. Read pages 135-137, "Practice Revising for Coherence."
Type the answers to these questions: 1. What is coherence?
and 2. What is transition? Type complete sentences.
2. On page 136, type the seven "Common Transitional Words
and Phrases" and after each of the seven, type two examples
for each.
3. On page 137 carefully read the essay and note the key
words and transitions that are underlined.
4. Read the revised essay on pages 141-143. Type the thesis
sentence and the three primary suppports in outline form.
Take special notice of the opening and the closing paragraphs.
5. Read "Commas in Compound Sentences" on page 676. Type
three original compound sentences about one of these:
a dangerous situation or a funny situation or a stupid
situation that you were in (besides this class).
6. Read "The Sentence Has a Compound Subject" on page 443.
Type Practice 6 by typing the sentenvce number AND the verb
for each sentence. You do not have to type the complete
sentence.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
due Monday, 9/28/09 or Tuesday, 9/29/09
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.
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.
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.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Due Wednesday, 9/02, at 11:00 or Thursday, 9/03 at 9:30
Assignment #2.
1. Read "An Active Reader at Work" on pages 28-29.
Notice the margin notes which show the student's response.
2.Read "Understanding Paragraph and Esssay Forms" on
pages 48-52.
3. Read Student Essay #1 on page 56 and Student Essay #2
on page 57-58.
4. Read "Understanding Audience and Purpose" on page 46.
1. Read "An Active Reader at Work" on pages 28-29.
Notice the margin notes which show the student's response.
2.Read "Understanding Paragraph and Esssay Forms" on
pages 48-52.
3. Read Student Essay #1 on page 56 and Student Essay #2
on page 57-58.
4. Read "Understanding Audience and Purpose" on page 46.
Friday, August 28, 2009
MONDAY AND TUESDAY CLASSES
FOR THE FIRST CLASS DAY NEXT WEEK (WEEK OF 29 AUGUST),
BE SURE TO BRING THE "ACTIVATION CODE" THAT CAME WITH YOUR
TEXTBOOK. WE WILL TAKE A GRAMMAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE
COMPUTER, AND YOU WILL NEED THIS ACTIVATION CODE. THANKS.
HC
BE SURE TO BRING THE "ACTIVATION CODE" THAT CAME WITH YOUR
TEXTBOOK. WE WILL TAKE A GRAMMAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE
COMPUTER, AND YOU WILL NEED THIS ACTIVATION CODE. THANKS.
HC
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Due Mon 8/31 for11:00 class and Tuesday 9/1 for 9:30 class
Assignment #1.
Notice that this assignment is due the FIRST class meeting of the
week of August 31.
(1.) Read Chapter 1. As you read the chapter, TYPE the number of
these questions and type the answers as you find the answers.
ANSWER THESE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.
1. College writing involves _____.
2. What does the five paragraph essay (paper) look like?
3. Are you expected to remember what you read?
4. What are the three ways to participate in class?
5. Number from 1-15 and complete the Learning Syle
Questionnaire on page 15. Count the number of A's, B's,
C's, and D's that you have.
6. On page 17, write the number of a's next to the V; write
the number of b's next to the A; write the number of c's next
to the R; write the number of d's next to the K. Now you know
your learning style. Read about your Learning Style on pages 18-21.
(2.) Read Chapter 2 and TYPE the answers to these questions:
1. What are the four Basics of Critical Reading?
2. What is meant by "the main point"?
3. Write a possible main idea for paragraph 3 on page 25.
4. Read the section on Support and think of 3 positive
OR 3 negative supports on this topic: Sexting.
Notice that this assignment is due the FIRST class meeting of the
week of August 31.
(1.) Read Chapter 1. As you read the chapter, TYPE the number of
these questions and type the answers as you find the answers.
ANSWER THESE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.
1. College writing involves _____.
2. What does the five paragraph essay (paper) look like?
3. Are you expected to remember what you read?
4. What are the three ways to participate in class?
5. Number from 1-15 and complete the Learning Syle
Questionnaire on page 15. Count the number of A's, B's,
C's, and D's that you have.
6. On page 17, write the number of a's next to the V; write
the number of b's next to the A; write the number of c's next
to the R; write the number of d's next to the K. Now you know
your learning style. Read about your Learning Style on pages 18-21.
(2.) Read Chapter 2 and TYPE the answers to these questions:
1. What are the four Basics of Critical Reading?
2. What is meant by "the main point"?
3. Write a possible main idea for paragraph 3 on page 25.
4. Read the section on Support and think of 3 positive
OR 3 negative supports on this topic: Sexting.
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