October 7, 2014 - Tuesday

Class Work

1. Let's share introductions. Print a copy of your introduction. Join the rest of the class in a reading circle. Be ready to read your introduction to the class. Class - can you:

• Identify the two items being compared?
• Get interested in the topic and want to read more?
• Understand if the writer prefers one item over another?

2. Homework: Write your draft. Add a conclusion. The rules for effective conclusions are similar to the rules for effective introductions. You have until next Tuesday, October 14, 2014. to post the draft in CANVAS. Your draft should follow the organizational pattern you selected for the outline with the addition of your introduction and a conclusion.

Here are some tips:
http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/writing/sixtrait/organization/conclusions.html

http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/conclude.html (Examples)

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/conclusions/ (Elaborated information)

3. Let's learn how to avoid run-on sentences and comma splices. In-class activity.

Meet the FANBOYS (conjunctions), Snob words (conjunctive adverbs), and assorted earrings.

FANBOYS: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/conjunctions.htm

Snob Words (Conjunctive Adverbs) http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/conjunctiveadverb.htm

Earrings: ; and , (Semi colon and comma)

Use the above when joining two stand-alone sentences! (Independent clauses)

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm


4. Practice! http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm

Complete 59, 60, 61, 75, 76, 77.  Keep track of your scores. If you do not get a perfect score the first time, try again.

Post your scores in CANVAS. Reflect on your progress. (paragraph form) Due: Tuesday, October 17.



Announcement: We will not be meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014. I have a medical appointment that cannot be rescheduled. Use the time to write your draft and complete the punctuation practice.