Engl1301 for 11/28/12 and 11/29/12

***Do not forget to take the Engl 1301 Post-Test on D2L between Dec 03 and Dec 09.***.................. 1. Study commas. On Monday 12/03/12 and Tuesday 12/04/12 we will have a test on Commas. Bring a blue Scansheet to class. This test will be given ONLY ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY. IT WILL NOT BE GIVEN ON ANY OTHER DAY.

Engl 1301 classes; for Monday 11/19/12 and Tuesday 11/20/12

1. Your next Miscellaneous Writing is due in this order: outline,draft, corrected hard copy of the draft, prewriting,and the corrected final copy. Hand these in stapled. In the middle of the final copy, type a title and the topic number. 2. You will have a Parallelism test AND a Subject- Verb Agreement Test ; BRING A BLUE SCAN SHEET. THERE ARE NO RETESTS. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, YOU CANNOT TAKE THE TEST LATER.

Engl 1301 classes for 11/14/12 and 11/15/12

1. Study "Parallelism" on pages 9-11 from the packet that you downloaded from D2L. We will have a parallellism test next class period. 2. Read "Summary of Comma Uses" on page 6 of the packet and complete pages 7 and 8. 3. Read pages 864-873 "Commas."

Engl 1301 classes. 10/29/12 (1007) and 10/30/12(1013)

All of these assignments come from the packet on D2L. 1. Page 18 was previously assigned, now read it and complete page 19 and bring it to class. 2. After reading pages 9 and 10, complete the exercise on page 11 and bring it to class. 3.Complete Page 4 using your class notes. Bring page 4 to class. 4. Read pages 14,15,and 16,and complete the exercise on page 17. Bring page 17 to class. 5. Again,read page 20, "ESSAY GUIDELINES."

Engl 1301 Classes, 10/22/12 and 10/23/12

1. Log on to D2L 2. Click on Engl 1301 classes 3. Click on Content 4. Click on Packet 5. Print pages 20 [Essay Guidelines} and pages 18 and 19 {Confusing Words], page 16 [Errors in Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement]. 6. READ THESE PAGES VERY CAREFULLY. 7. BRING ALL THESE PAGES TO CLASS. 8. Type a paragraph on this topic: I have three blessings. 150 words

Engl 1301 classes for Wed 10/17/12 and Thurs 10/18/12

Your narrative essay is due Wednesday and Thursday. Hand in, in this order,the outine, the final copy, the draft hard copy with visible corrections,and any prewriting. Omission of any of these items will result in a ten point deduction per missing item. Make this your best paper.

Engl 1301 classes: for Monday 10/08/12 and 10/09/12

1. Test on the properties of a thesis sentense; the composition of a thesis sentence; run-on sentences; brainstorming; free writing; webbing (mapping, clustering); fanboys; narrowing; utility words; concrete; abstract; fact; opinion; inference. 2. In your text, read "Learning From Other Writers" on pages 60 - 66. Stop at "The Assignment."

For Thursday, be sure to bring your textbook

Engl 1301 9/24/25 and 9/25/12

1. Read "Word Choice" on pages 849-861 [omit 854 abd 855.] The top of page 849 gives you the four topics covered on these pages. As you read, your will see words in bold black print.Type the black bold print words and their meaings. 2. Beginning on page 857 "Bias-Free Language," type the revised Example listed in RED under 18b through 18g. 3. Read "Wordiness" on page 860. Why are the SAMPLE WINDY WORDS AND PHRASES considered to be wordy? 4. Bring an outline of your Miscellaneous Writing.

Monday 9/10/12 and Tuesday 9/11/12

1. This assignment is a reading assignment to introduce some terms and meanings. Read Chapter 3, pages 36 to page 51. Notice the outlined method that the author uses to discuss this chapter: The large red headings are major divisions, and the smaller red headings are secondary suppports. You should not read all of this at once; there is a lot of material. Be ready to discuss this material. 2. Bring a blue scan sheet for the test on Capitals, Apostrophes, and Quotation marks. Review carefully ALL of the material in the book concerning these marks.

1. Read Quotation Marks on pages 880-883, but pay particular sttention to 25a,25b, 25d, 25e, 25g, 25h on these pages. 2. Read Apostrophes on pages 877-879, but pay particular attention to 24g, and 24h. 3. Reas pages 893-895, but pay particular attention to 29d, 29e, 29f 29h,and 29j. Know when to use these marks.

Due Tuesday, 4/24/12

1. Study all comma uses. You will have a comma test on Tuesday, 4/24/12. Bring a blue Scantron sheet. 2. On page 685 of the textbook, complete EDITING REVIEW 2 by adding commas where they are needed. Mark the commas in the book. You do not have to type this exercise!Do not tear the pages out of the book. Notice that there is a total 39 commas needed to correctly complete the exercise.

Due Tuesday, 4/10/12

1. Your Contrast essay is due today. A Late Penalty
will apply to essays handed in after I call roll.

2. Read "Commas" on pages 673--573. Type these sentences
and add and underline commas where they are needed.
A. Soft drinks candy bars and some gum are high in sugar content.
B. Some product don't list sugar but they do list fructose.
C. We had an entire month of cold damp grey weather.
D. I had to help Bob for he had helped me last week.
E. According to the evening news a hurricane is espected tonight.
F. Usually hurricanes are not common inland.
G. Parking fees I was told are going to increase next year.
H. Your transfer incidentally is approved.
I. have an apointment with Dr. Ozz a sleep specialist.
J. I replied My address is 17 West 10th Street Waco Texas currently.

2. In case you want to start early, your next Miscellaneous
Writing is due on Thursday, 4/12.

Due April 5--Engl 1301

1. Continue working on your contrast essay. You can use
the Writing Center and SmartThinking. However, DO NOT
get used to using their assistance. For your Final Exam
Essay, you will NOT be able to any outside resources,
just you and Word Office.

The Contrast essay is DUE on Tuesday, April 10. Late
essays lose ten points PER DAY.
This will be a Major Essay Grade!

Due 4/03/12--Engl 1301 and Thursday, 4/05/12

1. FOR TUESDAY:Read "Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement"
on pages 434-447. Read the following sentences, find any
subject-verb agreement errors, and CORRECT THE ERROR IF THERE IS
ONE. TYPE THE CORRECTED SENTENCES: (This will count as a test.)
A. Some mictowave ovens (do, does) leak some radiation.
B. Students in this class (have, has) probably taken a
standardized test.
C. Most parents with a hearing loss (has, have) children
who can hear.
D. A person who lies on job applications (is, are) likely
to get caught.
E. The director nor the producers (decides, decide)on the process.
F. A child and an adult (has, have) different nutritional needs.
G. Nobody concerned about health(wants, want)risky exercises.
H. There (is, are) a plate and a cup on the table.
I. The cows in the herd (has, have) multiple stomachs.
J. Each representative from the teams (vote, votes)one time.
K. She is the only one of the people who (want, wants)to go.
2. Bring to class on TUESDAY all that you have written on the contrast
essay on children's toys.

.............Due Thursday,4/05/12..............
1. Complete your essay assignment on contrasting
the toys for female children with the toys for
male children. Go to a large store and actually
look for the toys so that you can see, touch, and play
with the toys to give you more of a perspective
about the toys. See them as the children see them.
Someone asked about color; you can use color if the
color is used for a specific reason. You can sent
THE ESSAY to SmarThinking if you send it NO LATER THAN MONDAY
so you can get it back in time to correct.

2. Write a five paragraph essay complete with outline,
introductory paragraph, body consisting of at least
three paragraphs, and a closing paragraph. Use this
process: Write a draft, print that draft,revise and
proofread the printed draft as you mark
on the printed copy. Do not correct on the screen until
you have marked the printed draft. Then, make the corrections
on the screen, which should give you a final draft.

3.Print this draft and hand it in stapled with the outline on
TOP of the final copy, then the corrected marked draft,
and finally any prewriting you may have completed.
THIS WILL BE A GRADED ESSAY.

Due 3/27/12---Engl 1301

1. Your next Miscellaneous Writing is due. Follow the
instructions on the assignment sheet. Proofread and
revise using the Essay Guidelines sheet. Staple your
assignment in this order: Outline; Final Copy; Draft.

2. You will have a Parallelism test. Bring a blue scan sheet.

3. Subject-Verb agreement means that the subject and the verb
must agree (match) in number. Read pages 434-436. The chart
on page 451 shows five trouble spots that can cause problems
with subject-verb agreement. Read about these five trouble
spots and understand how the problem occurs.

Due 3/22/12--Engl 1301

1. Complete the handouts on Parallelism.
2. Read "Parallelism: Balancing Ideas" on page 553-559.
3. Your next Miscellaneous Writing is due Tuesday--3/27/12

Due 3/06/10

We will have a test over these previously assigned
pages: Narration, p 147-155; four basics p 147;
vague and asbstract words, p 635; slang, p 637;
wordy language, p 638; cliche, p 640; dependent
words, p 426;

Class notes and PowerPoint on combining sentences on
p 424-426; commas in a compound sentence.
For redundancies, log on to
http://grammar.about.com/od/words/a/redundancies.htm
or go to Google and type "Redundancies in Writing"
and log on to one of the websites

See me if you have any questions.

Due 2/28/12--Engl 1301

1. You should have turned in your "Worst Teacher" essay
last week. If you did not, then turn it in late today.

2. Turn in your Narrative essay to SmarThinking. When
the essay is returned to you, immediately make
any suggested corrections. Turn it in Thursday, 3/01/12.

3. YOUR FIRST MISCELLANEOUS WRITING IS DUE ON THURSDAY,
3/01/12. READ THE ASSIGNMENT SHEET CAREFULLY. The sheet
explains the assignment.

Due 2/23/12

1. As we discussed in class,outline the Worst Teacher
essay. Use the SmarThinking reply to finalize your paper.
Hand in these items: 1. the outline, 2. the final copy,3. the
reply from SmarThinking, and any prewriting.

2. Hand in the outline for your narrative. The instructions
are printed on the handout.

Due Tuesday 2/21/02, Engl 1301

1. By Sunday you will have received your reply
from SmarThinking. Revise your paper to reflect
their suggestions. The sooner you send
it in, the sooner you will receive it back. When
you do receive a reply, PRINT the reply and bring
it to class along with your FINAL copy WITH CORRECTIONS.
IN ADDITION, BRING THE OUTLINE THAT YOU HAD ALREADY
BEEN ASSIGNMENT. [See the Blog for 2/16/2012.]

2. Read "Narration" on pages 147-155. Know the "FOUR
BASICS OF GOOD NARRATION" on p 147 [possible pop test].
Read "Main Point in Narration" and "Support in Narration"
on p 49.Read pages 152-154, including Common Time Transitions."

Due 2/16/2012

1. You have now written two versions of the Worst Teacher
paper. For Thursday, prepare a FORMAL OUTLINE of your
last revision.
2. Now, write an Introductory paragraph and a Closing paragraph.
Add these to the "Worst Teacher" paper that you have already written.
You should now have a complete essay on the topic "My Worst
Teacher."
3.Now go to D2L.On the right side, SMARTHINKING Login will be
on a list. Click on it and follow the directions. Electronically
sent your essay to them. Indicate what you want the tutor to look at.
4. In one to two days you will receive a reply; print it, and
bring it to class.

Due 2/09/2012--Engl 1301

1. Test on class notes and items covered from the textbook
and PowerPoint and discussed in class. From page 51, add to
the terms the three parts of the essay as indicated in blue
on the right margin.

2. Be able to recognize fragments and the type of fragments
starting on p 401:1.start with prepositions (listed on p 390);
2. dependent words (p 403-404); 3. -ing words (p 406);
4. to + verb (p 409); 5. startwith examples or exlanations (p 411).

2. Read Student Essays #1, #2, and #3 on pages 56-60.
Notice the comments and the improvements.

Due Tuesday 2/07/12

LEARN THESE FOR THE TEST ON THURSDAY.
1. Study our discussions on Frangments. Refer to
the last two blogs for page numbers.
2. In class we studied several definitions: Summary
Analnsis, Synthesis, and Evalustion. Learn them
for the test on Thursday, 2/09/12, in addition to the
Fragments.
3. In Thursday's class, we discussed the propertities of
a Thesis Sentence. Learn them for the test. Also read
and define Paragraph Structure on page 49.
4. On pages 49 and 51, read and learn Essay Structure and
learn the three parts for the test. Very carefully read the
Sample Essay on page 50 and the Relationship Between
Paragraphs and Essays on page 51.
6. Know these, and you will pass the test. The test will
be part fill-in-the-blank, part T-F, part multiple choice.

Due

Due Thursday, 2/02/12

Assignment 2
1. Read "Supporting Your Point" on pages 88-94.
On page 90, complete Practice 2 by reading
1., 2., and 3. Next do THIS: Type the number, and then
type the UNRELATED IDEAS that you would OMIT because
they do NOT SUPPORT the Thesis Statements.

2 Starting on page 635,explain the meaning of Vague and
Abstract Words and give one example and then correct it;
explain the meaning of Slang (p 637)and give one example
and then correct it; explain the meaning of Wordy Language
(p. 638) and give one example and then correct it; on page 640
explain the meaning of Cliche and then give one example and
correct it. Stuck? Google the terms and then type.

Due Tuesday, 1/31/2012

ASSIGNMENT 1 CONTINUED
DO ALL YOUR TYPING ON ONE PAGE IF POSSIBLE--IDENTIFY EACH ONE.
1. Read "Making a Point" on pages 75-84. Be sure to
read the examples.
2.Type PRACTICE 6 on page 83 by numbering and rewriting
the sentences into forcefull thesis statements.
3. Read "Moving from Reading to Writing" on pages 36-40.
Type your definition of: Summary, Analysis, Synthesis,
and Evaluation.
4. Read "Paragraph Structure" on page 48. Know what a
paragraph is.
5. Read page 48 "Paragraph Structure." Write and type
a short paragraph of 150 to AROUND 200 words. This is your topic
sentence: ______ is the worst teacher that I have ever had.
Give examples and details to illustrate your point.
CHECK YOUR TC WEB MAIL--YOU HAVE A MESSAGE-REPLY ONLY ONCE--
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REPLIED ONCE, THAT WILL SUFFICE--

Due Tuesday, 1/24/12

Assignment 1

1.Read "Apostrophes" on pages 688-694. Next, complete
practice 1, page 690, sentences 1-5, by typing the sentence
number and only the correction. Do NOT type the entire
sentence.
2. Read "Quotation Marks" on pages 696-701. On page 699,
Practice 1, type and correct sentences 1-3. Then, type two
original sentences that are direct quotations. When you finish,
turn the same sentences into INDIRECT quotations.
3. Read pages 712-717 "Capitalizations." Type Editing Review 1"
on page 718 by typing sentences 1 and 2 and correcting all errors.

BRING THESE EXERCISES TO CLASS. DO NOT PLACE THEM IN THE DROPBOX.

Thursday 01/19/12

All assignments are due at the BEGINNING of the period.
Assignments that are not complete will be considered late,
and late assignments are not accepted for credit. An
exception to this policy is graded assignments. These will
be accepted late with a minimum 10 point penalty. Some
assignments will be placed into the D2L Dropbox.

I will give you two(2) emergency excuses for late assignments,
but only two.

1. Type a complete draft of the interview you conducted last
class period and bring it to class. Also, bring the blue sheet
containing your interview notes.
Use the heading illustrated on the first day handout.
2. Bring your textbook to class every day. Also be prepared
to take notes (which means to bring a 3-ring binder and pen
or pencil).
3. Assignments will be posted to this blog, not assigned
in class. Check this blog frequently.