Tuesday

This was the homework from Thursday.
Work on the description of the "place" you found on campus. Describe it in such a way that when I read it, I would be able to recognize it when passing by.
1. Read pp. 136-142 - "Show, Don't Tell"
Answer questions 1, 2, and 3 on pp. 139-140.
Answer questions 1, 2, and 3 on pp. 141-142.

2. Select from Narrative Essay Topic 1, 2, 3, or 4 on p. 144. Follow the directions. Bring the draft to class on Tuesday. (Typed paper copy. We are short on computers.)

Class Work

Activity #1
1. Take out the two "writings" from the homework.
2. You will be working in groups of five. Find your group.
3. Starting with the tallest person in the group, read either the Campus Description or the Narrative Essay. Tell the group why you are chose that one to read to them. What do you like about it?
4. Those listening: listen for - strong descriptive words and descriptions using the five senses. Tell the writer what was strong. Ask questions about anything that is confusing or needs elaboration.
5. The person to the right of the tallest person reads next. Follow the same directions.
6. Continue around the circle until all have read.

Return to your regular seat. For HOMEWORK, revise one of the two writings. Polish it. Expand it. Check each sentence to make sure it is properly punctuated.
The final copy is due on Thursday. Be sure to submit both drafts. Place the final copy on top.

Activity #2
1. I will return the "Writing" papers. It was nice to get to know a bit about you! Thank you for sharing.
2. Take a look at your essay. Was every sentence intact? Was it correctly punctuated? Fear not, we are going to work on that today!
3. We will focus on avoiding run-on sentences and comma splices.
4. Meet the following:

• FANBOYS
• Commas
• Semicolons http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/semicolon.htm
• Conjunctive Adverbs

Avoid run-on sentences: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm
See pp. 322-325 - complete Practice 1 and Practice 2 for homework.

6. Get with a partner to correct 10 sentences. (Review in class.)

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Homework list
1. Revise one of the two writings from last week. See the green under Activity #1.
2. Practice 1 and Practice 2 pp. 322-325.
3. Quick Write: Complete the activity on p. 146. Show your planning and write the draft.