Engl 1301-1009 for March 21

1. We will have two tests today: The test over the Thesis sentences, which includes the four requirements for a thesis sentence, evaluating several sentences to see if they can be acceptable thesis sentences, and narrowing a topic; a test on commas, capitals, and quotation marks. You will need a scan sheet for this test.You can study the pages in the textbook (p 877,p 880,and p 893).

English 1301--Assignment for 2/07/2013

1. In your textbook, read pages 404 "How to State a Thesis" to page 417. 2. Read "Formal Ouelines" pages 418-419.

Assignment Eng 1301 for 2/05/2013

1. Know these terms and meanings and be able to write examples: clause; phrase; simple sentence, compound sentence; complex sentence; dependent word; compound subject and compound verb;complete sentence;fragment; run-on sentence; fused sentence. YOU WILL HAVE A TEST ON THESE TERMS, MEANINGS, AND EXAMPLES. 2. Print Packet 1, place it in your 3-ring binder, and bring it to class.

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