E10 oct24 2011
- 1. Monday, October 24, 2011 Grammar: Run-ons Writing: Process Paragraphs
- 2. Housekeeping • Next Monday – Grammar Quiz – Fragments (English Skills, Chapter 23) – Run-ons (English Skills, Chapter 24)
- 3. 5:35 – 6:15 p.m.Run-Ons, p. 431 Q: What is a run-on? A: Two complete thoughts “run together” without a sign that there is a break between them.
- 4. Types of Run-Ons, p. 431 There are two types of run-ons: 1. Fused sentences Ex: My grades are very good this semester my social life rates only a C. 2. Comma splices Ex: My grades are very good this semester, my social life rates only a C.
- 5. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 432-440 There are four methods of correcting a run-on: 1. Use a period and a capital letter to break the two complete thoughts into separate sentences. Ex: My grades are very good this semester. My social life rates only a C.
- 6. Activity 2, p. 433, Do #2 and 4 2. . . . not so healthy. Many are made . . . 4. . . .night. His wife . . . Activity 1 2. . . the dentist’s drill. It buzzed like . . . 4. . . .never stop growing. They will eventually. . .
- 7. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 435 2. Use a comma plus a joining word to connect the two complete thoughts. Ex: My grades are very good this semester, but my social life rates only a C.
- 8. Activity 5, p. 436 Do #1 and 3. 1. . . . to the party, but her mom didn’t give her permission. . . .the party, for it was her prom party. 3. . . .dark and rainy, but she decided to go jogging anyways. . . .The day was dark and rainy, so I was not using (did not use) my car. . . . ., so I was afraid of going out.
- 9. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 436-439 3. a) Use a semi-colon to connect the two complete thoughts. Ex: My grades are very good this semester; my social life rates only a C.
- 10. Activity 6, p. 437 Do # 1 and 3. 1. I spend eight hours a day in a windowless office; it’s a relief to go out into the open air after work. 3. It rained all week; parts of the highway were flooded.
- 11. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 436-439 3. b) Use a semi-colon with a transition to connect the two complete thoughts. Ex: My grades are very good this semester; however, my social life rates only a C.
- 12. Transitions to use with Semicolons contrast: however, nevertheless, on the other hand addition: also, in addition, moreover, furthermor e cause-effect: as a result, thus, therefore, consequ ently See p. 438 for more. . .
- 13. Activity 7, p. 438 Do #2 and 4. 2. . . . new CD; however, she didn’t succeed . . . . . . moreover, she didn’t succeed . . . . . . indeed, she didn’t succeed . . . . . . nevertheless, she didn’t 4. . . . wedding; instead, they used their money for a nice honeymoon. . . . wedding; therefore, they used . . . .
- 14. Correcting Run-Ons, p. 439 4. Use subordination (make one clause dependent by adding a dependent word at the beginning or in between the complete thoughts). Ex: Although my grades are very good this semester, my social life rates only a C. Ex: My grades are very good this semester although my social life rates only a C.
- 15. Activity 9, p. 440 1. Do #1 and 3. 1. Since / Because / When / After / we emerged from the darkened theatre, it took several minutes for our eyes to adjust to the light. 3. I can’t study for the test this weekend because /if /since /as my boss wants me to work overtime.
- 16. Break
- 17. Exemplification Paragraphs • Briefly review your mark and my comments. • Return to me. I still need to input the grades. • I will return this work to you again next Monday when we study revision.
- 18. Writing – Intro Activity (5-7 min.) 1. Explain the steps or stages in one of the following processes to a classmate: • how I make coffee (or another simple drink) • how to open a bottle of champagne • the stages in a relationship
- 19. Process Paragraph A process paragraph describes the process, method, or steps a reader would need to follow to make or do something. Ex: making an omelette Ex: overcoming an addiction
- 20. Process Paragraph When writing a process paragraph you need to • give all the steps needed (don’t leave out steps you think are obvious but that the reader might not know) • put extra thought into the order you give the details or steps • use appropriate transition words to help the reader follow the steps (First, second, next, also, then, later, after, now, finally, etc.) • if relevant, explain why certain steps are important or how they should be done • use a consistent point of view (first person -“I” or second person “you”)
- 21. Process Paragraphs, p. 192-195 • Let’s look at some sample process paragraphs now.
- 22. Questions, p. 194-195 About Unity 1. “Sneaking into the House at Night” 2. 5, 6 About Support 1. 5
- 23. Questions, p. 194-195 4. a. realize you are not to blame b. announce that you will no longer accept being abused c. offer to go with him or her to talk to a counsellor d. leave your partner
- 24. Questions, p. 194-195 About Coherence 5. time order 6. first, Second, Next, (Finally)
- 25. 7:15 p.m. In-class Assignment • Do Writing Assignment #1 on p. 198-201. • Follow the step-by-step instructions, including the prewriting steps a. to e. • Hand in all your work. Marks: • Prewriting /5 • Paragraph /20
- 26. Homework – for next week For next Monday: Study for Grammar Quiz • Fragments (English Skills Chapter 23) • Run-Ons (English Skills Chapter 24) • Online Practice (See “Grammar Practice” link) • No new paragraph topic for next week; we will be working on revision.