Classwork
- In the lab re-wrote Task 4 (It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists with the contributions of scientists. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society?)
- Reviewed the definitions of the following sentence structure errors: run-on sentences, commas splices, and fragments.
- Reviewed sentence Ex. 4, p. 172.
- Reviewed sentence structure errors from your drafts:
- Fragments: In addition, scientists who make a significant impact on the developing world. This phrase contains only a subject modified by an adjective clause. You need to add a verb to make an independent clause.
- Comma Splices: Every time we read fiction books, we imagine every situation, we mentally create the scenarios and the actions that the main characters are exposed to. You have two independent clauses here. A comma is not strong enough to separate them. A semicolon is stronger and maintains a close relationship between them.
- Other Missing Parts: Although nonfiction books help to know about real events, I would prefer to read... The verb help follows this pattern: help someone to do something. The example sentence needs someone: Although nonfiction books help people to know about real events...
Homework
Friday, September 30
- Your packet for Tasks 1 & 2, including a completed cover sheet, 4 drafts for Task 1 and 3 drafts for Task 2. Put it in my box in Room 103.
Friday, October 7
- Task 3, Draft 4 with your completed packet.
Classwork
- Reviewed Ex. 2 & Ex. 3, pp. 170-172.
- Reviewed feedback from Task 4.
- Your paragraphs were very short this time. Please add more detail for your second drafts. Take some time to think.
- People make (not give or do) contributions.
- Artist contributions should be artistic contributions. Science contributions should be scientific contributions. In this case, you need to use the adjective forms of the artist and science.
- Through technology is possible to create new methods of food production should be Through technology it is possible to create new methods of food production. A prepositional phrase cannot be the subject of the sentence.
- Natural phrasing: relevant contributions.
- Effective relative clause: The main contributions are made by artists or scientists, each of which is valued differently depending on the society that they live in.
- In the lab re-wrote Task 3 (Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts.).
Homework
- Revise Task 4 (9.27.11). Print it and staple it to your first draft.
- Study Problem 7 on sentence boundary problems, p. 164, 166-167.
- Complete Ex. 4, p. 172.
Classwork
- Completed the error chart on the cover sheet for Tasks 1 and 2. On the cover sheet, "1st Draft" refers to the original paragraph that you typed in class. For Task 1, this would be the paragraph from September 19. For Task 2, this would from September 20.
- Reviewed feedback for Task 3.
- Vocabulary: non-fiction/fiction, fantasy, true story, events.
- Grammar: It helps us to grow and to develop several skills, and one of them is the capacity for imagination and self-development. It helps us to grow and to develop several skills, one of which is the capacity for imagination and self-development.
- Reviewed Ex. 1 on pp. 169-170.
- Typed Task 4: It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists with the contributions of scientists. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society?
Homework
- Revise Task 1 (9.26.11). Type your revision, print it, and staple it on top of the draft I returned to you today.
- Study Problem 6 (parallel structure) on p. 163. Complete Ex. 2 and 3 on pp. 170-172.
Classwork
- Reviewed Practice Quiz 1.
- Typed 10-min paragraph of Task 3: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts.
Homework
Tuesday (Tomorrow)
- For Unit 7 on sentence structure, read about Problems 1-4 on pp. 161-163.
- Complete Ex. 1 on pp. 169-170.
Friday
- 4 drafts of Task 1
- 3 drafts of Task 2
- cover sheet, stapled to all of your drafts
Announcements
- Bring your book for Monday!!!
- Be sure that you've signed up for an interview. I've posted the schedule in the right column of this website. (The list is also posted on my office door if you need to make changes.) The purpose is to get to know you and discuss your diagnostic scores. In addition, you can ask any questions that you have. You should come to my office, room 254.
Classwork
- Wrote a 30-minute essay on the following topic: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Followed this schedule: 0-5 min, brainstorm and outline; 5-25 min, write by starting with your thesis statement and body paragraphs. Write your introduction and conclusion last; 25-30 min, check your grammar, especially your spelling. Many of you are typing so fast that your letters get mixed up. If you were absent, type the essay in TextEdit, print it, and put it in my box.
- Reviewed Questions 21-34 on Part 2 of the predicate exercises.
Homework
Due Monday
- Practice Quiz. Use the list of patterns (without examples) that I gave you in class today. Don't use any other notes. Only use your brain. I won't record your grade, but I want to find out how much you understand.
Due Friday, September 30
- Draft 3 of Task 1 (What can governments do to encourage technological invention?). You rewrote this task on Wednesday, September 21 in the lab and I gave you feedback today. Revise according to that feedback (which is the top draft in your pile of drafts for this task). You can find the original in Classes/Gigger/Linguistic Accuracy/9.21.11/YourName/10-Minute Paragraph. This is the final draft for this task, and you should turn it in with Task 2 and the cover sheet by Friday, September 30 at 12:00.
Announcements
- Interviews will begin Monday, September 26 and end Tuesday, October 4. We will discuss your individual strengths and weaknesses and any other concerns you or I might have. If you were absent, please be sure to sign up for a time.
Classwork
- Reviewed predicate exercises, parts 1 and 2 (1-20).
- Reviewed feedback from Task 2. Many of you are forgetting the present perfect in very common situations, such as society has changed over time, which many of you are writing as society change over time.
- In the lab, retyped Task 1 (What can governments do to encourage technological invention?) without using former drafts.
Homework
- Review predicate exercises, part 2 (21-34).
- Revise Task 2. Type a new draft and staple it to the original. You can find the original in Classes/Gigger/Linguistic Accuracy/9.20.11/YourName/TenMinuteParagraph.
Classwork
- Discussed feedback from Task 1. See white handout.
- Brainstormed Task 2: Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Discussed the importance of defining progress in the introduction.
- Wrote Task 2 in the lab.
Homework
- Revise Task 1. (You can find the digital copy in Classes/Gigger/Linguistic Accuracy/9.19.11/YourName. Save your revision on your jump drive.) Print your revision and staple it on top of your 1st draft. Bring it to class tomorrow.
