Posted Friday, 12/03/10
1. Study the pages for comma use, 673-684. The textbook
grops them into 14 different uses. The Comma Usage sheet
that I gave you groups them into 16 groups. The sheet and
the textbook contain almost the same information. You will
have a multiple choice test, with three options for each
number. One will be correct and two will be incorrect.
CAUTION: This is not an easy test. Study extra carefully.
2.REMEMBER TO BRING A BLUE SCAN SHEET FOR THE TEST.
REMEMBER TO BRING A BLUE SCAN SHEET FOR THE TEST.
REMEMBER TO BRING A BLUE SCAN SHEET FOR THE TEST.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Due Monday,11/22/10, Engl 1301-1011 & -1016
1. In class you were given two handouts. One was the
"Summary of Comma Uses," which lists and gives examples
of 16 comma uses. The second sheet was "Comma Pracrice."
This handout contains 26 sentences. Read each sentence
carefully to see if it contains a comma error [only one
error per sentence except for one sentence which contains
no error]. In the blank next to each sentence, place the
number of the error as listed on the "Summary of Comma
Uses" handout.
2. On page 453 of your textbook, read "In the Real World,
Why Is It Important to Use Correct Verbs?" In the paragraph
in the middle of the page, find 11 verb errors. Type the
sentence and the error as it appears in the book. NEXT to the
error, in parenthesis type the correct verb and underline the
correction.
"Summary of Comma Uses," which lists and gives examples
of 16 comma uses. The second sheet was "Comma Pracrice."
This handout contains 26 sentences. Read each sentence
carefully to see if it contains a comma error [only one
error per sentence except for one sentence which contains
no error]. In the blank next to each sentence, place the
number of the error as listed on the "Summary of Comma
Uses" handout.
2. On page 453 of your textbook, read "In the Real World,
Why Is It Important to Use Correct Verbs?" In the paragraph
in the middle of the page, find 11 verb errors. Type the
sentence and the error as it appears in the book. NEXT to the
error, in parenthesis type the correct verb and underline the
correction.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Due Monday, 11/15/10, Engl 1301-1011 & 1016
1. You should have handed in the in-class essay that
was to be completed on 11/10/10. You should have handed
in whatever you had completed. Be sure that you handed in
something to show that you did work on the essay.
Because of some problems with the availability of computers,
some students did not get the full two hours to complete
the essay. Next Monday, I am giving you the first 25 minutes
of class to prepare the final copy of the essay.
2. I handed you a page titled "Sentence Variety Exercise." This
page contains 13 numbers. Each number tells you what type of
sentence to write and gives you two sententences to be combined.
We did similar sentences in class. Write your sentences on the
handout; you do not have to type these. They are worth 7
points per number.
3. The next handout has two stapled pages with printing on both
sides. Page 1 explains the writing that will come from this
exercise. The next three pages contain an article on each page.
Carefully read the three articles. You are trying to find
evidence that "The drinking age should be LOWERED to 18," OR
evidence that "The drinking age should NOT be lowered to 18."
You can underline or highlight information in the articles.
That's all I want you to do. Just find information that will
support one of the statements or even both statements. DO
NOT WRITE AN ESSAY. Just hand in the three articles with
information underlined or highlited that will support the
statements. If you did not get these, come by my office
tomorrow and get them.
was to be completed on 11/10/10. You should have handed
in whatever you had completed. Be sure that you handed in
something to show that you did work on the essay.
Because of some problems with the availability of computers,
some students did not get the full two hours to complete
the essay. Next Monday, I am giving you the first 25 minutes
of class to prepare the final copy of the essay.
2. I handed you a page titled "Sentence Variety Exercise." This
page contains 13 numbers. Each number tells you what type of
sentence to write and gives you two sententences to be combined.
We did similar sentences in class. Write your sentences on the
handout; you do not have to type these. They are worth 7
points per number.
3. The next handout has two stapled pages with printing on both
sides. Page 1 explains the writing that will come from this
exercise. The next three pages contain an article on each page.
Carefully read the three articles. You are trying to find
evidence that "The drinking age should be LOWERED to 18," OR
evidence that "The drinking age should NOT be lowered to 18."
You can underline or highlight information in the articles.
That's all I want you to do. Just find information that will
support one of the statements or even both statements. DO
NOT WRITE AN ESSAY. Just hand in the three articles with
information underlined or highlited that will support the
statements. If you did not get these, come by my office
tomorrow and get them.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Due Monday, 11/8/10, Engl 1301-1011 & 1016
1. In the textbook, read pages 517 to the top half of 519
on Adjectives and Adverbs.
2. Review the methods that were demonstrated in class for
joining sentences, including compound and complex,
appositive, compound verb, -ing word or phrase, -ed word
or phrase, adjective clause, to + verb, interrupting word
or phrase, opening prepositional phrase, opening -ly word
or phrase, opening adverb clause,and opening adjective [single word].
That's all you have for Monday, All of this material had been
previously covered in class at least on two occasions.
on Adjectives and Adverbs.
2. Review the methods that were demonstrated in class for
joining sentences, including compound and complex,
appositive, compound verb, -ing word or phrase, -ed word
or phrase, adjective clause, to + verb, interrupting word
or phrase, opening prepositional phrase, opening -ly word
or phrase, opening adverb clause,and opening adjective [single word].
That's all you have for Monday, All of this material had been
previously covered in class at least on two occasions.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Due Wednesday, 11/03/10, Engl 1301-1011 & 1016
1. Type one of each: an -ed phrase,an -ing phrase,
a to + verb phrase, a prepositional phrase,a compound
verb, and a compound sentence.Identify each.
2. Prepare a final copy of the Comparison/Contrast
paper. If you turned one in Monday, it can serve as
a rough draft for Wednesday's final copy. Otherwise,
outline, print hard copy of the draft, correct the hard copy,
prepare a final copy. Print and hand in in this order: Outline,
final copy, draft, any prewriting. YOUR PAPER MUST BE
450-55O WORDS.
3. Your essay is due Wednesday, no excuses. Thanks.
a to + verb phrase, a prepositional phrase,a compound
verb, and a compound sentence.Identify each.
2. Prepare a final copy of the Comparison/Contrast
paper. If you turned one in Monday, it can serve as
a rough draft for Wednesday's final copy. Otherwise,
outline, print hard copy of the draft, correct the hard copy,
prepare a final copy. Print and hand in in this order: Outline,
final copy, draft, any prewriting. YOUR PAPER MUST BE
450-55O WORDS.
3. Your essay is due Wednesday, no excuses. Thanks.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Due Monday, 11/01/10, Engl 1301-1011 &1016
1. Before you begin writing, read pages 817-820.
You are going to write a Comparison/Contrast paper.
Your topic is about two people, one that you like and admire
and one that you have little respect for. Do Not mention
obvious things such as one weighs 150 pounds and the other
weigh 210 pounds. That is too obvious. Do not say one likes
country music and the other likes Hiphop; that too would
be obvious from just listening to their music. Instead,
be more abstract; list things that are NOT obvious, such
as character, honesty, loyalty,disregard for people.
You can make the abstract seem concrete by giving EXAMPLES
of the abstract qualities that you are discussing. DO NOT
limit yourself to the qualities that I just listed. Think of
your own. Ask yourself,"Why do I like (dislike) this person?"
Do not mention any names. Create names.
Outline, print hard copy of the draft, correct the hard copy,
prepare a final copy. Print and hand in in this order: Outline,
final copy, draft, any prewriting. YOUR PAPER MUST BE 450-55O WORDS.
2. DON'T FORGET THE MISCELLLANEOUS WRITING DUE WEDNESDAY.
You are going to write a Comparison/Contrast paper.
Your topic is about two people, one that you like and admire
and one that you have little respect for. Do Not mention
obvious things such as one weighs 150 pounds and the other
weigh 210 pounds. That is too obvious. Do not say one likes
country music and the other likes Hiphop; that too would
be obvious from just listening to their music. Instead,
be more abstract; list things that are NOT obvious, such
as character, honesty, loyalty,disregard for people.
You can make the abstract seem concrete by giving EXAMPLES
of the abstract qualities that you are discussing. DO NOT
limit yourself to the qualities that I just listed. Think of
your own. Ask yourself,"Why do I like (dislike) this person?"
Do not mention any names. Create names.
Outline, print hard copy of the draft, correct the hard copy,
prepare a final copy. Print and hand in in this order: Outline,
final copy, draft, any prewriting. YOUR PAPER MUST BE 450-55O WORDS.
2. DON'T FORGET THE MISCELLLANEOUS WRITING DUE WEDNESDAY.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Due Wednesday, 10/27/10, Engl 1301-1011 &1016
1. Review the DIFFERENT types of phrases that we have
discussed (e.g. prep phr, -ed phr).
2. Know the four parts of verbs (e.g. present form).
3. Read "Understand What Pronouns Are" on pages 495-500;
4. Read "Make Pronoun Reference Clear" on pages 502-503;
"Use the Right Type of Pronoun" on pages 505-508; "Make
Pronouns Consistent" pages 510-512. Write a one-sentence
definition for each of these three pronoun situations
mentioned on pages 502+, 505+, and 510+. In other words,
explain in one sentence what each of these means: "Make Pronoun
Reference Clear," "Use the Right Type of Pronoun," and
"Make Pronouns Consistent."
5. On page 514, complete Editing Review 3 by typing only
the number of the sentence with any error, the error itself,
and the correction. Do NOT type the entire sentence.
discussed (e.g. prep phr, -ed phr).
2. Know the four parts of verbs (e.g. present form).
3. Read "Understand What Pronouns Are" on pages 495-500;
4. Read "Make Pronoun Reference Clear" on pages 502-503;
"Use the Right Type of Pronoun" on pages 505-508; "Make
Pronouns Consistent" pages 510-512. Write a one-sentence
definition for each of these three pronoun situations
mentioned on pages 502+, 505+, and 510+. In other words,
explain in one sentence what each of these means: "Make Pronoun
Reference Clear," "Use the Right Type of Pronoun," and
"Make Pronouns Consistent."
5. On page 514, complete Editing Review 3 by typing only
the number of the sentence with any error, the error itself,
and the correction. Do NOT type the entire sentence.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Due Monday, 10/25/10--Engl 1301-1011 & 1301-1016
1. In the book FROM PRACTICE TO MASTERY, read pages
78-79 "Identifying Biased Language." On pages 79-85,
read and answer questions 1-10. The answers are on
pages 251-252. Compare your answers and the book's
answers to see if you agree or not. You do not have to
type or turn this in. If you do not have this book,
then read someone else's to that you can be prepared
to enter into class discussion.
2.Read "Comparison and Contrast" on pages 252-259. TYPE
the answers to these questions: (1)What is comparison?
(2) What is contrast? (3) What may the purpose be to a
conparison and contrast essay? (4) What does your main
point express? (5) What does the support do in comparison
and contrast? (6) Name and describe the two comparison and
contrast writing patterns.
78-79 "Identifying Biased Language." On pages 79-85,
read and answer questions 1-10. The answers are on
pages 251-252. Compare your answers and the book's
answers to see if you agree or not. You do not have to
type or turn this in. If you do not have this book,
then read someone else's to that you can be prepared
to enter into class discussion.
2.Read "Comparison and Contrast" on pages 252-259. TYPE
the answers to these questions: (1)What is comparison?
(2) What is contrast? (3) What may the purpose be to a
conparison and contrast essay? (4) What does your main
point express? (5) What does the support do in comparison
and contrast? (6) Name and describe the two comparison and
contrast writing patterns.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Due Wednesday 10/20/10--Engl 1301-1011 and 1016
1. Today you wil have your retest on Subject-Verb
Agreement. You will not need a scan sheet.
2. When you bought your textbook, another book,
From Practice To Mastery, was shrink-wrapped to it.
Please bring that book to class, also. We will discuss
the book and its use.
Agreement. You will not need a scan sheet.
2. When you bought your textbook, another book,
From Practice To Mastery, was shrink-wrapped to it.
Please bring that book to class, also. We will discuss
the book and its use.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Monday..1301-1011 and 1301-1016
Don't look for an assignment because there isn't one.(YEA)
I've been ill since Wednesday night (BOO) and haven't been
able to post until Sunday afternoon. See you tomorrow. Oh,
and there will be no test Monday.(YEA)
I've been ill since Wednesday night (BOO) and haven't been
able to post until Sunday afternoon. See you tomorrow. Oh,
and there will be no test Monday.(YEA)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Wednesday-Engl 1301-1011 & 1301-1016
TRIO is offering to organize some workshops on various
aspects of writing and grammar. Any student can attend
WITHOUT enrolling in the TRIO program. If you are interested
in attending, please let me know whether you want writing,
grammar, or both. This is completely voluntary on your part.
Thanks.
aspects of writing and grammar. Any student can attend
WITHOUT enrolling in the TRIO program. If you are interested
in attending, please let me know whether you want writing,
grammar, or both. This is completely voluntary on your part.
Thanks.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Due Wednesday, 10/13/10: Engl 1301-1011 % 1301-1016
1. Today you will have a test on Apostrophes, Quotations,
and Capitals. Monday's blog mentioned the page numbers that
cover the topics. Please read these pages and study for the
test. You DO NOT need to bring a Scan sheet.
2. Now that we have discussed the thesis sentence "People
should be required to belong to a religious organization,"
rethink your supports, remove those that do not now fit,
create new ones,and reorganize them into a formal outline.
3. Study more for the Apostrophes, Quotations,and Capitals
test. Make up your own quiz or go over the exercises in the
book. I would like to have high grades on the test, and I
hope that you do,too.
and Capitals. Monday's blog mentioned the page numbers that
cover the topics. Please read these pages and study for the
test. You DO NOT need to bring a Scan sheet.
2. Now that we have discussed the thesis sentence "People
should be required to belong to a religious organization,"
rethink your supports, remove those that do not now fit,
create new ones,and reorganize them into a formal outline.
3. Study more for the Apostrophes, Quotations,and Capitals
test. Make up your own quiz or go over the exercises in the
book. I would like to have high grades on the test, and I
hope that you do,too.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Due Monday, 10/11/10, Engl 1301-1011 & Engl 1301-1016
PRINT PAGE 1 OF THIS ASSIGNMENT SO YOU WILL HAVE AN EXACT COPY.
1. Complete the prewriting exercise Plus...Neutral...Minus
for this thesis sentence:People should be required to belong
to a religious organization." Remember that on the Plus you put
reasons in favor of the thesis sentence, and on the Minus side
you put reasons against. Review your class notes on
Critical Thinking BEFORE you begin this exercise. Turn this
prewriting into an outline using the thesis sentence written
above concerning religious organizations. DO NOT write an
essay. Turn in your outline PLUS all your prewiting.
2. Complete the handout on Distinguishing Fact from Opinion.
You can write on the handout.
3. Study "Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers" on pages 531-537.
We have discussed these in class, but reviewing these pages
will help you on the TEST on Monday. Bring a blue Scan sheet.
4. Review the previously assigned pages on "Apostrophes"
(688-690),"Quotation Marks" (696-700), amd "Capitals" (712-716).
If you have any questions on these three topics, please ask
on Monday because you will have a test on these three on Wednesday.
5. You had written three introductory paragraphs on this thesis
sentence: People reveal much about themselves by the way they
act in public. Now write two more that you did NOT use previously.
The five introductory paragraphs as listed on pages 112-114.
**Some people have not been turning in assignments. Remember that
at the end of the semester you LOSE points for homework that is
not turned. Late homework is accepted for review only, not for credit.
1. Complete the prewriting exercise Plus...Neutral...Minus
for this thesis sentence:People should be required to belong
to a religious organization." Remember that on the Plus you put
reasons in favor of the thesis sentence, and on the Minus side
you put reasons against. Review your class notes on
Critical Thinking BEFORE you begin this exercise. Turn this
prewriting into an outline using the thesis sentence written
above concerning religious organizations. DO NOT write an
essay. Turn in your outline PLUS all your prewiting.
2. Complete the handout on Distinguishing Fact from Opinion.
You can write on the handout.
3. Study "Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers" on pages 531-537.
We have discussed these in class, but reviewing these pages
will help you on the TEST on Monday. Bring a blue Scan sheet.
4. Review the previously assigned pages on "Apostrophes"
(688-690),"Quotation Marks" (696-700), amd "Capitals" (712-716).
If you have any questions on these three topics, please ask
on Monday because you will have a test on these three on Wednesday.
5. You had written three introductory paragraphs on this thesis
sentence: People reveal much about themselves by the way they
act in public. Now write two more that you did NOT use previously.
The five introductory paragraphs as listed on pages 112-114.
**Some people have not been turning in assignments. Remember that
at the end of the semester you LOSE points for homework that is
not turned. Late homework is accepted for review only, not for credit.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Due Wednesday, 10/06/2010-Engl 1301-1011 & Engl 1301-1016
1. BRING A BLUE SCAN SHEET. WE WILL HAVE A TEST ON SUBJECT-
VERB AGREEMENT.
2. For this test, study the exercise sheets that we discussed
on Monday, 10/04/2010. The sentences will be similar.
3. Write and type three different introductory paragraphs on
this thesis sentence: People reveal much about themselves by
the way they act in public. Create a brief simple outline,
write three different introductory paragraphs, identity the type
of paragraph you are writing of the five mentioned on pages 112-114.
Each paragraph should be 4-6 sentences, and the thesis sentence
should be the last sentence in the paragraph. If you wish, you
may add the Plan of Development, which we had previously discussed.
VERB AGREEMENT.
2. For this test, study the exercise sheets that we discussed
on Monday, 10/04/2010. The sentences will be similar.
3. Write and type three different introductory paragraphs on
this thesis sentence: People reveal much about themselves by
the way they act in public. Create a brief simple outline,
write three different introductory paragraphs, identity the type
of paragraph you are writing of the five mentioned on pages 112-114.
Each paragraph should be 4-6 sentences, and the thesis sentence
should be the last sentence in the paragraph. If you wish, you
may add the Plan of Development, which we had previously discussed.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Due 10/04/2010 Engl 1301-1011 & 1301-1016
1. You will have a test covering the grammar covering
sentences and word usage, similar to the one we had before.
Include will be question avout the thesis, parts of verbs,
single words, phrases, and clauses, and types of sentences.
Basically what we covered in class. There will be no retakes.
2. Review the pages that you had been assigned on 9/29 covering
capitals, quotation marks, and apostrophes. We will have a test
on Wednesday on these three topics. Be prepared to ask any questions
regarding these three topics. Check the exercises
3. Read "Write an Introduction" on pages 112-113 and type
ONLY the ANSWERS to Practice 2, Practice 4, and Practice 5.
Be prepared to write an example of each in class.
sentences and word usage, similar to the one we had before.
Include will be question avout the thesis, parts of verbs,
single words, phrases, and clauses, and types of sentences.
Basically what we covered in class. There will be no retakes.
2. Review the pages that you had been assigned on 9/29 covering
capitals, quotation marks, and apostrophes. We will have a test
on Wednesday on these three topics. Be prepared to ask any questions
regarding these three topics. Check the exercises
3. Read "Write an Introduction" on pages 112-113 and type
ONLY the ANSWERS to Practice 2, Practice 4, and Practice 5.
Be prepared to write an example of each in class.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Due Wednesday, 9/29/2010, Eng 1301-1011 & Eng 1301-1016
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD.
Type as many as you can (double spaced) on one page; use another page if you need to.
1. Read pages 452-488 "Verb Problems" and Dependent Words on page 404.
2. Type original sentences that contain examples of (1.) a Simple Sentence, (2) a Compound Sentence, (3)a Complex Sentence, (4)a Compound-Complex Sentence, and (5)a sentence with a compound verb. Be sure to identify the type of sentence you are writing. These sentence must be originals and NOT taken from the textbook.
3. Read "Practice Avoiding Four Common Word-Choice Problems" {p 634-646}: Vague and Abstract Words {p 635}, Slang {p 637}, Wordy Language {p 638},Cliches {p 640}.
4. Read Apostrophes (p 688-690) and type sentences 1-5 Practice 1, p 690.
5. Read Quotation Marks (p 696-700)and type sentences 1-5 Practice 2, p 700.
Answer this: Where are commas and periods placed in quotations? ( It's in the book.)
6. Read Capitals (p 712-716) and type sentences 1-5 Practice 2, p 715-716
7. Read Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement (p 434-448) and be able to explain to the class what the problems with subject-verb aggrement are.
Type as many as you can (double spaced) on one page; use another page if you need to.
1. Read pages 452-488 "Verb Problems" and Dependent Words on page 404.
2. Type original sentences that contain examples of (1.) a Simple Sentence, (2) a Compound Sentence, (3)a Complex Sentence, (4)a Compound-Complex Sentence, and (5)a sentence with a compound verb. Be sure to identify the type of sentence you are writing. These sentence must be originals and NOT taken from the textbook.
3. Read "Practice Avoiding Four Common Word-Choice Problems" {p 634-646}: Vague and Abstract Words {p 635}, Slang {p 637}, Wordy Language {p 638},Cliches {p 640}.
4. Read Apostrophes (p 688-690) and type sentences 1-5 Practice 1, p 690.
5. Read Quotation Marks (p 696-700)and type sentences 1-5 Practice 2, p 700.
Answer this: Where are commas and periods placed in quotations? ( It's in the book.)
6. Read Capitals (p 712-716) and type sentences 1-5 Practice 2, p 715-716
7. Read Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement (p 434-448) and be able to explain to the class what the problems with subject-verb aggrement are.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Due Monday 9/27/10: 1301-1011 and 1301-1016
All assignments are due at the BEGINNING of the period.
1. Here are the notes on the grammar: Verbs[regular and irregular] have four forms [present form, past form, past participle, present participle]; Verbs have Voice [active and passive]; Verbs have tense [12 tenses].
There are three types of Modifiers: Single word, Phrase, Clause.
Single word: only one word, e.g. the red box; the quiet child; slowly walked.
Phrases: -ing, -ed, prepositional phrase, to + Verb.
Clauses are either Independent or Dependent; the Dependent Clause must be joined to an Independent Clause in order to be a sentence. The Dependent Clause starts with a Dependent Word [see p 404]. Independent Clauses can be joined by a semi-colon or one FANBOYS plus a comma.
Simple Sentence: only one clause and it is an Independent Clause.
Compound Sentence: two Independent Clauses joined by ; or ,FANBOYS.
Complex Sentence: only 1 Independent Clause PLUS at least one Dependent Clause.
2. You read pages 452-488 "Verb Problems" and Dependent Words on page 404.
3. Type original sentences that examples of a Simple Sentence, a Compound Sentence,
a Complex Sentence, a Compound-Complex Sentence, and a sentence with a compound verb. Be sure to identify the type of sentence you are writing. These sentence must be originals and NOT taken from the textbook.
4. Read "Practice Avoiding Four Common Word-Choice Problems" {p 634-646}: Vague and Abstract Words {p 635}, Slang {p 637}, Wordy Language {p 638},Cliches {p 640}.
1. Here are the notes on the grammar: Verbs[regular and irregular] have four forms [present form, past form, past participle, present participle]; Verbs have Voice [active and passive]; Verbs have tense [12 tenses].
There are three types of Modifiers: Single word, Phrase, Clause.
Single word: only one word, e.g. the red box; the quiet child; slowly walked.
Phrases: -ing, -ed, prepositional phrase, to + Verb.
Clauses are either Independent or Dependent; the Dependent Clause must be joined to an Independent Clause in order to be a sentence. The Dependent Clause starts with a Dependent Word [see p 404]. Independent Clauses can be joined by a semi-colon or one FANBOYS plus a comma.
Simple Sentence: only one clause and it is an Independent Clause.
Compound Sentence: two Independent Clauses joined by ; or ,FANBOYS.
Complex Sentence: only 1 Independent Clause PLUS at least one Dependent Clause.
2. You read pages 452-488 "Verb Problems" and Dependent Words on page 404.
3. Type original sentences that examples of a Simple Sentence, a Compound Sentence,
a Complex Sentence, a Compound-Complex Sentence, and a sentence with a compound verb. Be sure to identify the type of sentence you are writing. These sentence must be originals and NOT taken from the textbook.
4. Read "Practice Avoiding Four Common Word-Choice Problems" {p 634-646}: Vague and Abstract Words {p 635}, Slang {p 637}, Wordy Language {p 638},Cliches {p 640}.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Due Thursday, 4/15/10
1. Review pages 517-524:"Adjectives and Adverbs."
2. Complete "Editing Review Test 7" on page 732.
As with the three previous Editing Review Tests,
type the number of the sentence containing the error,
type the specific error, and type a corrected version
of the sentence.
3. This assignemnt will carry the value of a grammar
test! This is a take-home test. You may use your book
or your class notes to complete this assignment. Good luck.
2. Complete "Editing Review Test 7" on page 732.
As with the three previous Editing Review Tests,
type the number of the sentence containing the error,
type the specific error, and type a corrected version
of the sentence.
3. This assignemnt will carry the value of a grammar
test! This is a take-home test. You may use your book
or your class notes to complete this assignment. Good luck.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Tuesday, 4/09/10
1. Read Editing Review Test 2 [page 724],Review Test3
[page 725],and Review Test 4 [page726]. Find the sentences
that contain the listed errors in each Review Test and
(1) type the sentence number,(2) type the kind of error each
sentence contains, and (3) type a corrected version for
each incorrect the sentence.
2. Your essay that we started in class on Tuesday , 4/02/10,
was due last Thursday.If you did not hand it in on Thursday,
You can still hand it in on Tuesday. 4/09/10, with a 10 point
penalty. If you hand it in on WEDNESDAY, the penalty is
20 points. On Thursday, the penalty will be 30 points.
[page 725],and Review Test 4 [page726]. Find the sentences
that contain the listed errors in each Review Test and
(1) type the sentence number,(2) type the kind of error each
sentence contains, and (3) type a corrected version for
each incorrect the sentence.
2. Your essay that we started in class on Tuesday , 4/02/10,
was due last Thursday.If you did not hand it in on Thursday,
You can still hand it in on Tuesday. 4/09/10, with a 10 point
penalty. If you hand it in on WEDNESDAY, the penalty is
20 points. On Thursday, the penalty will be 30 points.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
due Thursday, 4/08/10
1. Read Editing Review Test 3 and 4. Find the sentences
that contain the listed errors, type the sentence number
along with a corrected version of each sentence.
2. Finish work on your essay that we started in class.
that contain the listed errors, type the sentence number
along with a corrected version of each sentence.
2. Finish work on your essay that we started in class.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
due Tuesday, 04/06/10
1. Complete the comma exercise that you received in class.
2. Prepare an outline for ONE of the topics listed on the
essay assignment sheet that I handed out in class on
Thursday (04/01/10).
2. Prepare an outline for ONE of the topics listed on the
essay assignment sheet that I handed out in class on
Thursday (04/01/10).
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Thursday, 3/11/10
1. We will have a test on Misplaced and Dangling
Modifiers. Study pages 531-535. Please bring a
blue Scan.
Modifiers. Study pages 531-535. Please bring a
blue Scan.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
due Tuesday,3/09/10
1. Write and type a Plan of Development for this thesis
sentence: The State of Texas should [or should not]
regulate fast foods.
2. During class on 3/2/10 and 3/4/10, we discussed
introductory paragraphs for an essay and saw a PowerPoint
that presented six different methods to write an intro
paragraph. Using the thesis sentence "The State of Texas
should [not] regulate fast foods," type an example of each of
the six different methods to introduce the essay. Remember
that the intro paragraph should be 4-6 sentences. ABOVE
EACH PARAGRAPH, IDENTIFY THE METHOD THAT YOU ARE ILLUSTRATING.
3. On 3/4/10, we discussed and saw a PowerPoint on writing
ending [or closing] paragraphs: what to do and what NOT to
do. Using the same thesis sentence from 2. above, type an
example of each of the six different methods to end [or
close] an essay. Remember that this ending paragraph
should be 4-6 sentences. ABOVE EACH PARAGRAPH, IDENTIFY THE
METHOD THAT YOU ARE ILLUSTRATING.
sentence: The State of Texas should [or should not]
regulate fast foods.
2. During class on 3/2/10 and 3/4/10, we discussed
introductory paragraphs for an essay and saw a PowerPoint
that presented six different methods to write an intro
paragraph. Using the thesis sentence "The State of Texas
should [not] regulate fast foods," type an example of each of
the six different methods to introduce the essay. Remember
that the intro paragraph should be 4-6 sentences. ABOVE
EACH PARAGRAPH, IDENTIFY THE METHOD THAT YOU ARE ILLUSTRATING.
3. On 3/4/10, we discussed and saw a PowerPoint on writing
ending [or closing] paragraphs: what to do and what NOT to
do. Using the same thesis sentence from 2. above, type an
example of each of the six different methods to end [or
close] an essay. Remember that this ending paragraph
should be 4-6 sentences. ABOVE EACH PARAGRAPH, IDENTIFY THE
METHOD THAT YOU ARE ILLUSTRATING.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Thursday, 3/04/10
1. Read "Write an Introduction" on pages 112-113.
2. Read 'Write a Conclusion" on pages 116-118.
2. Read 'Write a Conclusion" on pages 116-118.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
due Tuesday, 3/02/10
1. Read "Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers" on
pages 531-533. These modifiers concern the use of
single words, phrases, and clauses as modifiers.
2. For the sentences below,type the number of the
sentence, then type MM or DM to identify the modifier
error, and finish by typing a corrected sentence.
(1.) Shaving in front of the steamy mirror, the razor
nicked Ed's chin.
(2.) I only wanted a slice of apple pie, not the whole pie.
(3.) Martha told Bob that they could get married last
Friday.
(4.) While turning over the bacon, hot grease splashed
on my arm.
(5.) Taking the exam, the room was so stuffy that Keisha
almost fainted.
(6.) The tenants left town in a dilapidated old car owing
two months' rent.
(7.) The toaster was sold to us by a helpful salesman with
a money-back guarantee.
(8.) Tired an exasperated, the argument we had inevitable.
(9.) While pitching his tent, a snake bit him on the ankle.
(10.) I almost made an A on the exam.
3. Instead of typing an entire classification essay, type
an outline in this order: First, type TOPIC and type the
topic that you were going to write about. Second, type
PRINCIPLE OF CLASSIFICATION and give the principle or
idea that you are using to divide the topic into
three different categories. Third, type the thesis sentence.
Fourth, using original names,type the three categories.
Fifth, for each category, give at least two details. So,
you will have three Primary and two Seondary supports for
the outline. Refer to page 103. Your outline should look
exactly like the outline on this page.
4. Read "Bad Roommates" several times. The selection is on
pages 228-229. We will have a test on the selection.
So, know everything, including the author. This is the
second time that this selection has been assigned.
pages 531-533. These modifiers concern the use of
single words, phrases, and clauses as modifiers.
2. For the sentences below,type the number of the
sentence, then type MM or DM to identify the modifier
error, and finish by typing a corrected sentence.
(1.) Shaving in front of the steamy mirror, the razor
nicked Ed's chin.
(2.) I only wanted a slice of apple pie, not the whole pie.
(3.) Martha told Bob that they could get married last
Friday.
(4.) While turning over the bacon, hot grease splashed
on my arm.
(5.) Taking the exam, the room was so stuffy that Keisha
almost fainted.
(6.) The tenants left town in a dilapidated old car owing
two months' rent.
(7.) The toaster was sold to us by a helpful salesman with
a money-back guarantee.
(8.) Tired an exasperated, the argument we had inevitable.
(9.) While pitching his tent, a snake bit him on the ankle.
(10.) I almost made an A on the exam.
3. Instead of typing an entire classification essay, type
an outline in this order: First, type TOPIC and type the
topic that you were going to write about. Second, type
PRINCIPLE OF CLASSIFICATION and give the principle or
idea that you are using to divide the topic into
three different categories. Third, type the thesis sentence.
Fourth, using original names,type the three categories.
Fifth, for each category, give at least two details. So,
you will have three Primary and two Seondary supports for
the outline. Refer to page 103. Your outline should look
exactly like the outline on this page.
4. Read "Bad Roommates" several times. The selection is on
pages 228-229. We will have a test on the selection.
So, know everything, including the author. This is the
second time that this selection has been assigned.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
due Thursday, 2/25/10
1. We will have two tests: Subj-Verb Agreement and
Parallelism. BRING A BLUE SCAN SHEET.
2. Read "Classification" on pages 218-223 and "Bad
Roommates" on pages 228-229.
Parallelism. BRING A BLUE SCAN SHEET.
2. Read "Classification" on pages 218-223 and "Bad
Roommates" on pages 228-229.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
due Tuesday, 2/23/10
1. Complete the Sentence Variety Test which you were
given on Thursday. You can write the answers on the handout.
If you type the sentences, be sure to identify above each
sentence the type of sentence you are typing.
2. Type and correct any parallelism errors in these sentences:
a. My job is to identify the type of gun used, mark it
on the tag, and to place it in the proper box.
b. I was cautioned that the water should be boiled before it
is consumed, and to wash my hands before I handle food.
c. After a hard day working in the yard, I enjoy a cool
drink, a thick steak, and watching sports on TV.
d. In order to repair the tree house, you will need a hammer,
ten nails, rope, and my friend Bob, the carpenter.
e. The judge told me that either I pay the fine or spend five
days in jail.
f. The chickens travel on the conveyor belt where they are
plucked, they are washed, rinsed, and a bag is put on them.
e. New appliances are usually much more energy-efficient than
running old ones.
3. On the same page, type and correct any Subj-V Agr errors:
a. A group of students are excused from the test.
b. Here's a bar of soap and a towel for your hands.
c. Adapting to two different cultures cause some problems.
d. Neither the producer nor the director want to give up.
e. A child and an adult has different nutritional needs.
f. Either the sandwiches or the booze has to stay behind.
4. Read "The Men We Carry in Our Minds" on pages 788-793.
Be prepared to discuss this selection.
given on Thursday. You can write the answers on the handout.
If you type the sentences, be sure to identify above each
sentence the type of sentence you are typing.
2. Type and correct any parallelism errors in these sentences:
a. My job is to identify the type of gun used, mark it
on the tag, and to place it in the proper box.
b. I was cautioned that the water should be boiled before it
is consumed, and to wash my hands before I handle food.
c. After a hard day working in the yard, I enjoy a cool
drink, a thick steak, and watching sports on TV.
d. In order to repair the tree house, you will need a hammer,
ten nails, rope, and my friend Bob, the carpenter.
e. The judge told me that either I pay the fine or spend five
days in jail.
f. The chickens travel on the conveyor belt where they are
plucked, they are washed, rinsed, and a bag is put on them.
e. New appliances are usually much more energy-efficient than
running old ones.
3. On the same page, type and correct any Subj-V Agr errors:
a. A group of students are excused from the test.
b. Here's a bar of soap and a towel for your hands.
c. Adapting to two different cultures cause some problems.
d. Neither the producer nor the director want to give up.
e. A child and an adult has different nutritional needs.
f. Either the sandwiches or the booze has to stay behind.
4. Read "The Men We Carry in Our Minds" on pages 788-793.
Be prepared to discuss this selection.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
due Thursday, 2/18/10
1. Read "Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement" on pages 434-
447. For Practice 4 on page 440, type only the number and the
correct verb for sentences 1-5; for Practice 5 on page 442,
type only the numbers 1-5 and the correct verb; for Practice 6
on page 443, type only the numbers 1-5 and the correct verb;
for Practice 8 on page 447, type only the numbers 1-5 and the
correct verb.
2. Complet Editing Review 1 by typing the number of any
sentence with an error and the correction for that sentence.
3. Read "Parallelism" on pages 553-557. For Practice 2 on
page 556, type only the sentence nuber and your correction for
that number. complete all sentences in this practice.
4. Be prepared to ask any question that you may have on
Subject-Verb Agreement and Parallelism.
447. For Practice 4 on page 440, type only the number and the
correct verb for sentences 1-5; for Practice 5 on page 442,
type only the numbers 1-5 and the correct verb; for Practice 6
on page 443, type only the numbers 1-5 and the correct verb;
for Practice 8 on page 447, type only the numbers 1-5 and the
correct verb.
2. Complet Editing Review 1 by typing the number of any
sentence with an error and the correction for that sentence.
3. Read "Parallelism" on pages 553-557. For Practice 2 on
page 556, type only the sentence nuber and your correction for
that number. complete all sentences in this practice.
4. Be prepared to ask any question that you may have on
Subject-Verb Agreement and Parallelism.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
due Tuesday, 2/16/10 at 9:30 am
1. Study the textbook sections on Capitals (p 712),
Apostrophes (p 688), and Quotation Marks (p 696).
You will have a test on these three. BRING A BLUE
SCAN SHEET AND A #2 PENCIL FOR THE TEST.
2. Use the handout that contains 44 items (at the
top of the sheet is the lable "Outline Exercise 1)
to prepare a Formal Outline. (See a sample formal
outline on p 105). Your homework exercise will need
four levels for some primary supports. A model of
the four level outline is included on the right hand
side of the assignment sheet.You do not have to type
the outline; you can very carefully hand print it.
Remember that you must use all 44 items; you
cannot add items or remove items.
3. Using the returned assignment from Tuesday, 2/9/10,
[the third part], use one sentence as a topic sentence
to type a long paragraph (250-350 words]. The three
items that you added to any of the sentences will
serve as the secondary supports for the topic sentence.
You need to add details to each secondary suppport. Do
this:(1) prepare and type an outline, (2) type and print a
double-spaced draft and make corrections on the printed
copy,(3) type and print a corrected double-spaced copy,
(4)hand them in with the outline first, the final copy
second, and any other papers third.
If you have any questions, come by the office, call me,
or e-mail me. The information is on the cherry-colored
first day handout.
Apostrophes (p 688), and Quotation Marks (p 696).
You will have a test on these three. BRING A BLUE
SCAN SHEET AND A #2 PENCIL FOR THE TEST.
2. Use the handout that contains 44 items (at the
top of the sheet is the lable "Outline Exercise 1)
to prepare a Formal Outline. (See a sample formal
outline on p 105). Your homework exercise will need
four levels for some primary supports. A model of
the four level outline is included on the right hand
side of the assignment sheet.You do not have to type
the outline; you can very carefully hand print it.
Remember that you must use all 44 items; you
cannot add items or remove items.
3. Using the returned assignment from Tuesday, 2/9/10,
[the third part], use one sentence as a topic sentence
to type a long paragraph (250-350 words]. The three
items that you added to any of the sentences will
serve as the secondary supports for the topic sentence.
You need to add details to each secondary suppport. Do
this:(1) prepare and type an outline, (2) type and print a
double-spaced draft and make corrections on the printed
copy,(3) type and print a corrected double-spaced copy,
(4)hand them in with the outline first, the final copy
second, and any other papers third.
If you have any questions, come by the office, call me,
or e-mail me. The information is on the cherry-colored
first day handout.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
due 2/11/10
1. Study the types of sentences that we discussed on Tuesday.
2. I will be most impressed if you type one example of each
type. Make up your own sentences.
2. I will be most impressed if you type one example of each
type. Make up your own sentences.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
due Tuesday, 2/9/10
1. Review the pages on apostrophes, capitals, and quotation
marks. We will rapidly go over the examples in the book.
Be prepared to ask any questions that you may have. We will
have a TEST on these three on Thursday, 2/11/10. Bring a Scan
sheet for the test.
2. Complete the Transitions handout that you received in class
on Thursday. Remember that the transitions are listed on
page 136. Read "Practice Revising for Coherence" on pages
135-137. This is an example of the use of transitions
in a short essay.
3. Complete these three sentences: When I am angry, I express
this anger by _______________, ____________, and ___________.
When I want to relax. I __________________, I_______________,
or I _______________. My favorite things to do are __________,
________________, and _____________. Be sure to TYPE these
responses to hand in.
marks. We will rapidly go over the examples in the book.
Be prepared to ask any questions that you may have. We will
have a TEST on these three on Thursday, 2/11/10. Bring a Scan
sheet for the test.
2. Complete the Transitions handout that you received in class
on Thursday. Remember that the transitions are listed on
page 136. Read "Practice Revising for Coherence" on pages
135-137. This is an example of the use of transitions
in a short essay.
3. Complete these three sentences: When I am angry, I express
this anger by _______________, ____________, and ___________.
When I want to relax. I __________________, I_______________,
or I _______________. My favorite things to do are __________,
________________, and _____________. Be sure to TYPE these
responses to hand in.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
due Thursday, 2/4/10
1. Prepare your final copy of the Narrative paper.
Your assignment sheet has instructions for handing
in the paper. Please follow those instructions.
2. Today we will have a retest of the Terms Test.
3. Review pervious assignments on Apostrophes, pages
688-694; Quotation marks, pages 696-702; and Capitals,
pages 712-717.
Your assignment sheet has instructions for handing
in the paper. Please follow those instructions.
2. Today we will have a retest of the Terms Test.
3. Review pervious assignments on Apostrophes, pages
688-694; Quotation marks, pages 696-702; and Capitals,
pages 712-717.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
due Tuesday 2/2/10
1. You have a Narrarive assignment that was handed out last
class period. (1)Read the assignment sheet and use one of the
prewriting techniques to gather your ideas. (2) Narrow your
topic and prepare a simple outline. (3) Type a rough draft
[your first copy]. Your rough draft is due Tuesday. You do
not have to type the prewriting or the simple outline.
2. Study for the retest on the terms on Thursday.
class period. (1)Read the assignment sheet and use one of the
prewriting techniques to gather your ideas. (2) Narrow your
topic and prepare a simple outline. (3) Type a rough draft
[your first copy]. Your rough draft is due Tuesday. You do
not have to type the prewriting or the simple outline.
2. Study for the retest on the terms on Thursday.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Due Thursday 1/28/10
1. Study for the test over the class notes on grammar
that were covered in class last period.
2. Read in the text book "10 Narration" on pages
147-154. Notice the "Four Basics of Good Narration"
on page 147.
3. Study some more for the test.
that were covered in class last period.
2. Read in the text book "10 Narration" on pages
147-154. Notice the "Four Basics of Good Narration"
on page 147.
3. Study some more for the test.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Due Tuesday 1/26/10
1. Read "Use Prewriting Techniques" on pages 68-71.
OMIT "Using the Internet." List the five techniques and
a brief 1-2 sentence definition for each technique.
2. Study for the terms test. ADD THIS TERM: UTILITY
WORDS--words that have no specific meaning, that convey
feelings and have no concrete meaning, that are
non-specific. Remember that the terms test will include
the handout on personal pronouns.
3. Read "Capitialization" on pages 712-717. Pay particular
attention to the "specific" and the "Not specific" examples
on these pages
4. Read "Quotation Marks" on pages 696-701. Pay particular
attention to the guidelines for capitalization and punctuation
on page 697.
OMIT "Using the Internet." List the five techniques and
a brief 1-2 sentence definition for each technique.
2. Study for the terms test. ADD THIS TERM: UTILITY
WORDS--words that have no specific meaning, that convey
feelings and have no concrete meaning, that are
non-specific. Remember that the terms test will include
the handout on personal pronouns.
3. Read "Capitialization" on pages 712-717. Pay particular
attention to the "specific" and the "Not specific" examples
on these pages
4. Read "Quotation Marks" on pages 696-701. Pay particular
attention to the guidelines for capitalization and punctuation
on page 697.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Due Thursday, 01/21/10
1. Read "Fragments" on pages 401-414.
2. Complete Editing Review 1(5 fragments) by
typing the NUMBER of the sentence that contains
the fragment. You do not have to type the entire
sentence. Be prepared to correct the fragment
orally in class if you are called upon.
3. Do the same for Editing Review 2 (4 fragments),
Editing Review 3 (5 fragments), and Editing Review 4
(5 fragments and 4 formal English errors). For each editing
review, type the number of the sentence that contains the
fragment. Also be prepared to correct each fragment orally
in class. Each person will have at least one fragment to
correct orally in class. If you want, you may write notes
to use in class when your turn comes to orally correct a fragment.
2. Complete Editing Review 1(5 fragments) by
typing the NUMBER of the sentence that contains
the fragment. You do not have to type the entire
sentence. Be prepared to correct the fragment
orally in class if you are called upon.
3. Do the same for Editing Review 2 (4 fragments),
Editing Review 3 (5 fragments), and Editing Review 4
(5 fragments and 4 formal English errors). For each editing
review, type the number of the sentence that contains the
fragment. Also be prepared to correct each fragment orally
in class. Each person will have at least one fragment to
correct orally in class. If you want, you may write notes
to use in class when your turn comes to orally correct a fragment.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Assignment due Tuesday, 1/19/10 at 9:30 am
1. Read pages 388 The Basic Sentence to page 395.
Complete Practice 2 on page 390 by typing the sentence
number and typing only the Subject and the Verb for
each sentence.
2. In Practice 3 on page 394, type the sentence number and
only the subject and the verb for each sentence.
3. The final copy of the interview is also due today.
To hand in, staple the BLUE assignment sheet on top, the
FINAL COPY second, and the rough draft third.
Complete Practice 2 on page 390 by typing the sentence
number and typing only the Subject and the Verb for
each sentence.
2. In Practice 3 on page 394, type the sentence number and
only the subject and the verb for each sentence.
3. The final copy of the interview is also due today.
To hand in, staple the BLUE assignment sheet on top, the
FINAL COPY second, and the rough draft third.
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