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.
Monday, October 11, 2010
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}.
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