September 23, 2014 - Tuesday

Class Work

1. Peer Editing: Get into CANVAS and make sure your draft is showing on the screen. Then, trade places with another who shares the same number or face on the card as you. Suits do not matter. (You may leave your belongings at your space. You will be returning.)

2. For this peer editing activity, check the following: (A sheet will be given to you to use. Be sure to write on the sheet.) (Formatting is part of Editing.)

• MLA formatting on Page 1 - all double spaced
• Header (Last name + page # in the upper margin)
• Left justified - Name, Course, Teacher Name, Date (Day/Month/Year)
• Double space and centered title
• Double Space and the first paragraph begins. It is indented.
• The entire paper is double spaced. All paragraphs are indented.
• Double Space and the words Works Cited are centered.
• Double Space, and the works cited entries appear. Hanging indents are used.

Now, read the essay. These questions deal with content and clarity.

• Did you like the introductory paragraph? Why or why not?
• What new information did you learn about the color?
• Do you have any questions about the color? Ask here.
• What is the best sentence in this essay? Write it here.
• What area or areas of this essay still need revision? Note here. Give suggestions.
• Did the author use any transitions to help the paper flow from section to section?

When finished, return to your own essay and read the remarks. This should guide you as you revise the draft.  The final copy is due on Thursday. The Works Cited and MLA formatting must be correct. If you run into difficulty making the post look like your word document, print a paper copy to submit as well. You will turn in the Peer Editing sheet on Thursday. Do not leave it at home!
This is a link to information about MLA formatting. Make your paper look like the sample essays!
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/ (Click on the sample paper on the Humanities row.)

http://mlaformat.org/mla-format-sample-paper/

Here is the link to EasyBib in case you need to work on your Works Cited entries: www.easybib.com

This GUM moment is brought to you by Capital Letters!

Do you know when to capitalize words? "Of course!" you holler. However, that may not be the case. Today we are going to review the rules. Pay attention to them as you revise your essay.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm or http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/capitals.htm (Rules, rules, rules)

Practice: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/par_numberless_quiz.pl/caps_quiz.htm

Work with a partner to complete the exercise. How did you do? Write an exit note to me and rate yourself as superior, excellent, OK, or pitiful in capitalization. On what do you still need to work?