October 17, 2013 - Thursday

Class Work

1. We are working on Classification Essays -

Review questions:
A. What one line MUST be in your introduction?
B. What order should you use for writing this essay?
C. What else do you know about the middle of this essay?
D. What needs to happen in the last paragraph?

Hint: Look back at the samples we went over on Tuesday.

This is an essay in three parts:
A. Introduction
B. Middle paragraphs - there may be three or more. There should be three "classes."
C. Conclusion

Today we will work on getting the middle paragraphs to come alive with examples from life. In order to make these stories believable, you need to include some conversation.

Do you know the rules for punctuating dialog? If not, click on one of the links to find out.

Rules - short and sweet: http://www.bownet.org/5la/grammar/punctuatingdialogue.htm

More Rules: http://teacherweb.com/CT/scottsridgems/Jennes/punctuating.pdf

Here is a quick on-line practice - never mind that it is for Grade 8. The rules do not change in college! Work with a partner to practice. Once you have your sentences, check the answers to see if you were correct. http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/rws/mslessons/grade8/lesson30/exercises.shtml

Now try this practice set. Check your answers. How did you do?
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/quotes_quiz.htm

Finally, see if you can identify the correct lines.
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=punctuating-quotations-dialogue

Real Practice . . . Creating Characters (handout)

First, you will follow the instruction and create a character.
Next, you will find a partner with whom to have a conversation.
Then, you will write the dialog that the two characters might have.

Include:

• A one-two paragraph description of your character
• Setting - Where does this conversation take place.
• A ten line verbal - your character talks five times and your partner's character says five lines.

Post the conversation in Canvas. You will have the description of your own character. Both your partner and you will post the same 10 line exchange and setting description.

For homework:  Continue working on the parts of your Classification Essay. We will begin the draft on Tuesday. Get a head-start if you wish.