1. Using your outline on religion, write a complete essay
of 500-600 words(intro paragraph ending with the thesis sentence),
support paragraphs (each beginning with a topic sentence
that supports the thesis sentence), and a closing paragraph
(see pages 93-95 - do NOT begin this paragraph with "In
conclusion" or "In closing"). You can change your outline
if you get a better idea. You should submit your essay
to SmarThinking to get suggestions on improving the
essay. Hand in the papers in this order: 1. The outline,
2. The final copy; 3. Draft with changes; 4. Comments from
SmarThinking if you submit it.
2. Study the confusing words that we discussed in class. I
will give you a long paragraph to revise using these words.
If you find an error, you'll correct it. If the word is used
correctly, you'll leave it as it is.
3. Using your textbook and your class notes, evaluate the
sentences that are on the handout. Each sentence will be
identified as A. Fragment; B. Fused Sentence; C. Comma
Splice; or D. Correct Sentence. A good way to do this is
to try to correct the error that you identify. In class today,
you will also have a test over similar sentences with
similar errors.
4. If you have any questions, see me, call me, or email me.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Due Thursday 3/13/08
1. The next miscellaneous writing is due. On this
writing, print the draft and make corrections on the
draft. I won't accept the writing if I do not see
that the draft has corrections marked on it.
2. Read textbook pages 455-467, ""Fragments."
On page 467, complete Review Test 2.
Underline fragments and write corrections in
the book. You may type the exercise if you do not
want to write in the book.
3. Think about Spring Break, March 16-22.
writing, print the draft and make corrections on the
draft. I won't accept the writing if I do not see
that the draft has corrections marked on it.
2. Read textbook pages 455-467, ""Fragments."
On page 467, complete Review Test 2.
Underline fragments and write corrections in
the book. You may type the exercise if you do not
want to write in the book.
3. Think about Spring Break, March 16-22.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tuesday, 3/11/08
1. Since we did not have time for the test on
modifiers, study all your sources for the
test we will have on 3/11/08.
2. Read textbook pages 222-231 "Exemplification."
In this method of writing, you support your thesis
sentence by giving specific examples. Your thesis
sentence could be "My best firend is not very
disciplined." One example could be that he puts
off dioing assignments until the night before they are
due. Another example could be that uses his credit
to buy items that he doesn't need. A third example could
be that he is easily talked into doing things he
doesn't really want to do.On page 239, several qualities
listed under Writing Assignment 2. Select one of the
qualities and develop an outline that gives three
examples that illustrate that quality.
3. Read textbook pages 509-514 "Pronoun Types." Complete
Review Test 1 on page 515 or type it.
modifiers, study all your sources for the
test we will have on 3/11/08.
2. Read textbook pages 222-231 "Exemplification."
In this method of writing, you support your thesis
sentence by giving specific examples. Your thesis
sentence could be "My best firend is not very
disciplined." One example could be that he puts
off dioing assignments until the night before they are
due. Another example could be that uses his credit
to buy items that he doesn't need. A third example could
be that he is easily talked into doing things he
doesn't really want to do.On page 239, several qualities
listed under Writing Assignment 2. Select one of the
qualities and develop an outline that gives three
examples that illustrate that quality.
3. Read textbook pages 509-514 "Pronoun Types." Complete
Review Test 1 on page 515 or type it.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Thursday, 3/06/08
1. Study for a test on Parallelism.
Review the class notes, text notes, and
the OWL from Tuesday's assignment.
2. Your next Miscellaneous Writing is due.
3. Be abvle to explain Misplaced Modifiers
and Dangling Modifiers. What is the difference?
4. Type each of these numbered sentences as they appear
on this page.If the sentence contains a
modifier error, retype a CORRECTED VERSION
directly below the incorrect one. If the sentence is
corect as is, do not retype it. Be sure
to number each sentence as it is on this page.
THIS IS A TEST.
1. I nearly napped for twenty minutes during class.
2. Tired and examperated, the boys' fight was harmless.
3. While riding a bicycle, a dog chased Michael for an hour.
4. At the age of twelve, the boy genius earned a college degee.
5. Although very expensive, the fur coat looked like a fake.
6. Frozen shrimp lay in the steel pans that were thawing rapidly.
7. The woman picked up a heavy iron skillet with arthritis.
8. Marta told Ron that she would marry him last Friday.
9. While reading the newspapers, my dog sat with me on the porch.
10. The widow ran the farm after her husband died with the
help of two farmhands.
11. Munching leaves from a tall tree, the children watched a giraffe.
12. Not having had much sleep, my concentration was weak during class.
13. Over flowing with garbage, Gren could not find room for her
trash in the dumptster.
14. As a new student, the French test seemed impossible to pass.
Review the class notes, text notes, and
the OWL from Tuesday's assignment.
2. Your next Miscellaneous Writing is due.
3. Be abvle to explain Misplaced Modifiers
and Dangling Modifiers. What is the difference?
4. Type each of these numbered sentences as they appear
on this page.If the sentence contains a
modifier error, retype a CORRECTED VERSION
directly below the incorrect one. If the sentence is
corect as is, do not retype it. Be sure
to number each sentence as it is on this page.
THIS IS A TEST.
1. I nearly napped for twenty minutes during class.
2. Tired and examperated, the boys' fight was harmless.
3. While riding a bicycle, a dog chased Michael for an hour.
4. At the age of twelve, the boy genius earned a college degee.
5. Although very expensive, the fur coat looked like a fake.
6. Frozen shrimp lay in the steel pans that were thawing rapidly.
7. The woman picked up a heavy iron skillet with arthritis.
8. Marta told Ron that she would marry him last Friday.
9. While reading the newspapers, my dog sat with me on the porch.
10. The widow ran the farm after her husband died with the
help of two farmhands.
11. Munching leaves from a tall tree, the children watched a giraffe.
12. Not having had much sleep, my concentration was weak during class.
13. Over flowing with garbage, Gren could not find room for her
trash in the dumptster.
14. As a new student, the French test seemed impossible to pass.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Due Tuesday, 3/04/08
1. Read pages 522-525 "Misplaced Modifiers."
Write in your book or type Activity 1 on
page 523 and Review Test 2 on page 525.
2.Read pages 526-531 "Dangling Modifiers."
Write in your book or type Activity 1 on
pages 528-529 and Review Test 3 on page 531.
3. On page 232, read the article "Dad." Be
prepared to answer the questions on pages 234-235.
Write in your book or type Activity 1 on
page 523 and Review Test 2 on page 525.
2.Read pages 526-531 "Dangling Modifiers."
Write in your book or type Activity 1 on
pages 528-529 and Review Test 3 on page 531.
3. On page 232, read the article "Dad." Be
prepared to answer the questions on pages 234-235.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Thursday, 2/28/08
1. On textbook page 90-92, you have a discussion
of Introductory Paraghaphs and examples of six
Common Methods of Introduction.The thesis sentence
should be the last sentence of the introduction
unless you add the Plan of Development as the
last sentence. See your class notes on the Plan
of Development. For this assignemnt, "Fast foods
should be regulated" is the thesis sentence.
Write at least four different Introductory Paragraphs
for this thesis sentence. The Intro Paragraphs should
be four to six sentences long. Identify the method
tht you are using. Type this assignment.
2. You will have a retest on Capital Letters. Quotation
Marks, and Apostrophes.
3. A Miscellaneous Writing is due.
of Introductory Paraghaphs and examples of six
Common Methods of Introduction.The thesis sentence
should be the last sentence of the introduction
unless you add the Plan of Development as the
last sentence. See your class notes on the Plan
of Development. For this assignemnt, "Fast foods
should be regulated" is the thesis sentence.
Write at least four different Introductory Paragraphs
for this thesis sentence. The Intro Paragraphs should
be four to six sentences long. Identify the method
tht you are using. Type this assignment.
2. You will have a retest on Capital Letters. Quotation
Marks, and Apostrophes.
3. A Miscellaneous Writing is due.
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