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.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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.
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.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
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--
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--
Thursday, January 19, 2012
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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.
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.
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