Homework | sccenglish

Due: Thursday, February 14

1. Purchase your texts and organize a spiral notebook into three labeled sections: Journals, Homework, and Notes

2. Read over your syllabus carefully and bring any questions to class.

3. Check the link to the Mice and Men version on your syllabus.

MONDAY, Feb. 18-- NO class due to PRESIDENTS' DAY!

Due: Tuesday, February 19

1. In the homework section of your notebook, in 1/2 page, describe how you write. What processes or habits do you have? In another 1/2 page, describe how you read. Consider what processes you go through when you read a text.

2. Read the Doggy DNA article from your reading packet (pages 5-6) and complete the "Shrinking the Text" sheet on page 7 (place this sheet in your homework section of your notebook)

3. In homework section of your notebook, make a list of 15 general topics that you have an interest in.

Due: Thursday, February 21

1. In homework section, Choose five of your fifteen topics and complete five prewrites--using a different strategy for each one (should take you 50 minutes total) Then, take a break and come back to your prewrites with fresh eyes--highlight or mark any portions that you might be able to use in an essay.

2. Read the article about "Emoji Fans" (pages 11-13 in your reading packet)--respond to the BI question on page 13 and complete the "Reading Analysis" sheet on page 14

Due: Tuesday, February 26

1. For each of your five topics, create two thesis statements--one with a "should" and one with a judgment word (10 sentences total)

2. Complete pages 20-21 in your PDF--Identifying better thesis statements (be sure to put that in your homework section)

3. Complete Activities 14-17 from pages 66-73 in your Langan text--record the answers in your homework section

Due: Thursday, February 28

1. Finish Learning Activity #1 (pages 40-42 in Materials Packet)--you started in Writing Center and it is connected to "Sentence Fundamentals" PowerPoint you viewed and took notes on; to access for review, go to www.professorroe.wix.com/sccwritingcenter under "PowerPoints" tab

2. Read "Space Farms will Feed Astronauts" (pages 16-18 in Materials Packet) and complete the "Golden Lines" handout--pulling out three quotes that directly link to the main point

Due: Tuesday, March 5

1. Read through Chapter 21 (Subjects and Verbs) in your Langan text, pages 419-423, and record answers to Activities 1,2 and Review Test in the homework section of your notebook

2. Choose one of the four thesis statements in Exercise 1 (page 23 of packet); Complete a prewriting strategy for that thesis on page 24; Read through page 25; complete Practice exercise on page 26 for your chosen thesis.

NOTE: Quiz 1 on Tuesday (on Writing Process); Quiz 2 on Thursday (Subjects and Verbs)

Due: Thursday, March 7

1. Read through the prompt for WR#1 (page 72 of packet) and complete page 73--outline; consider the 11-14 sentence paragraph example discussed in class

2. Complete Coherence and Revision exercises in packet--pages 31 and 33-34

Due: Tuesday, March 12

1. Complete WR#1--see prompt on page 72: type out a strong paragraph in proper format--double-spaced with heading in upper left hand corner and a title, about a page; attache a prewrite and your outline (page 73)

2. Read through Chapter 23 pages 427-442 (Acts. 1-7 and Review Tests 1 & 3)

Due: Thursday, March 14

1. Complete Fragments practice worksheet (handout)

2. Read "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Man" (page 76 in reading packet) and--in your homework section--do the following:

identify and describe the characters
describe the setting
explain the conflict/dramatic situation
identify the point/lesson/message

3. Review the prompt for WR#2 (page 74 in Reading Packet)

Due: Tuesday, March 19

1. Complete the outline for WR#2 (back of prompt, page 74-75)

2.Chapter 26 in Langan, IRREGULAR VERBS (pages 466-474)—complete Activities 1,2 and Review Tests 1,2 (put answers in notebook)

Due: Thursday, March 21

1. WR #2 DUE: final copy + outline + self-evaluation (4 sentences, explaining strengths, weaknesses, areas of improvement, and expected grade)

2. Ch. 27 in Langan SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT (pages 475-481)--complete Activities 1-4 and Review Tests 1,2 (answers in notebook)

Due: Tuesday, March 26

1. Complete Subject-Verb Agreement Practice Worksheet

2. For each of these topics, identify three PARTS (Division) and three TYPES (Classification): cars, pets, amusement parks, a school day, a first date

Due: Thursday, March 28

1. Begin thinking about WR#3

2. Read "8 Types of Students" from your Reading Packet and answer the question at the end: What type of student are you?

Due: Tuesday, April 2

1. WR#3 Outline DUE

2. Ch. 24 in Langan RUN-ON SENTENCES (pages 443-456)--complete Activities 1-9 and Review Tests 1-2 (answers in notebook)

Due: Thursday, April 4

1. WR#3 DUE (Division-Classification)--typed, formatted with outline and self-evaluation

Due: Tuesday April 16

1. MIDTERM DAY (Bring a 3X5 card with notes on one side)

2. Ch. 28-29 in Langan (Pronouns), pages 482-494 and complete Activities 1-3 and Review Test 1,2 (Ch. 28) and Activities 1-3 and Rev. Test 1 (Ch. 29)

Writing Center Work: Review the Pronoun PowerPoints on the Writing Center website (www.professorroe.wix.com/sccwritingcenter)--take notes

Complete the two INQUIZITIVE modules on pronouns

Due: Thursday, April 18

Catch up on INQUIZITIVE modules

No additional homework

Due: Tuesday, April 23

1. Complete all activities and review tests for Chapters 30-31 in Langan (pages 495-507)--Adjectives/Adverbs & Modifiers

For Writing Center:

Complete the "Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers" module on INQUIZITIVE

2. Begin thinking about topics for WR#4 (Cause or Effect)

Due: Thursday, April 25

1. Complete Modifiers worksheet

2. Complete WR#4 outline (page 92 of packet)

Due: Tuesday, April 30

1. Finalize WR# 4--attach outline and self-evaluation

2. Complete Ch. 37 on Commas in Langan text --all activities and Review Tests 1,2 (not three)

For Writing Center: Complete the two modules on Commas, INQUIZITIVE

Due: Thursday, May 2

1. Complete Learning Activity #5 on Commas from your Reading packet

2. Read "Neat vs. Sloppy People" from Reading packet and answer the five questions that follow (record responses in your homework section)

Due: Tuesday, May 7

1. Ch. 35 on Apostrophes (pages 527-535)..Acts. 3-6 and Rev Test 1

Due: Thursday, May 9

1. Complete WR #5--typed with outline and self-evaluation

2. Complete the Parallelism worksheet (handout)

3. Complete page 63 in Reading Packet--"Apostrophes"

Due: Tuesday, May 13

1. Begin working on WR#6--consider possible topics from our journals

2. Complete activities and Review Test from Chapter 38 (Other Punctuation Marks)

May 21 and May 23 CONFERENCES in H208

No regular classes this week, but you must come to your scheduled meeting on either day.

Of Mice and Men Reading Logs should be completed as follows:

Logs 1,2 by 5/21

Logs 3,4 by 5/23

Log 5 by 5/28

Log 6 by 5/30

Character Charts should be completed by 6/4

Due: Monday, October 29

1. Begin thinking about WR#4 (Cause-Effect) topics (See page 93, 94, 95?? depending on your print out version of the Reading Packet)

2. Complete all activities and review tests for Chapters 30-31 in Langan (pages 495-507)--Adjectives/Adverbs & Modifiers

For Writing Center: View the "Modifiers" PPT at www.professorroe.wix.com/sccwritingcenter--take notes for extra credit

Complete the "Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers" module on INQUIZITIVE

Due: Wednesday, HALLOWEEN

1. Outline for WR#4 (Cause-Effect)

2. Complete the two Modifiers worksheets (Adjectives/Adverbs & Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers)

Due: Monday, November 5

1. Complete WR#4 (attach outline and self-evaluation)

2. Complete the Comma chapter in Langan (Ch. 37)--all activities and Review Tests 1,2

Due: Wednesday, November 7

1. Complete Comma Learning Activity #5 in Reading Packet

2. Read "Neat vs. Sloppy People" in your packet and answer questions 1-5 (record answers in homework section of notebook)

3. Begin filling in outline for WR#5--Compare-Contrast (located in your packet, around page 93); fill in one outline, using either block or alternating method

Monday, November 12--No Class

Campus is closed to observe Veterans' Day!

Wednesday, November 14

1. Finalize WR#5 (Contrast--Arguing for the Underdog)--final copy + outline + self-evaluation

2. Ch. 35 on Apostrophes (pages 527-535)--Acts. 3-6 and Rev Test 1

WC--View Apostrophes PPT slides/take notes--at www.professorroe.wix.com/sccwritingcenter; Complete INQUIZITIVE module on "Apostrophes"

Monday, November 19

1. Begin working on WR#6--consider possible topics from our journals

2. Complete activities and Review Test from Chapter 38 (Other Punctuation Marks)

WC--View Other Punctuation Marks PPT and two INQUIZITIVE modules on Quotations (Integrating and Punctuation)

Wednesday, November 21

1. Begin thinking about topics for WR#6--find an article with research information

2. Complete Editing Tests 2-6 in Langan

All INQUIZITIVE modules should be completed by Sunday 11/25, 3PM.

Monday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 28

CONFERENCES in H208

No regular classes this week, but you must come to your scheduled meeting on either day. You must also spend at least 50 minutes working in the Writing Center; be sure to sign in at the computer in H240.

Of Mice and Men Reading Logs and Character Charts should be completed by 12

Due: Monday, July 16

1. Ch. 28-29 in Langan (Pronouns), pages 482-494 and complete Activities 1-3 and Review Test 1,2 (Ch. 28) and Activities 1-3 and Rev. Test 1 (Ch. 29)

2. Review pages 54-56 in PDF and complete Learning Activity #4 (57-59)

3. Prepare a 3X5 notecard with concepts to help you do well on Midterm--you may squeeze in as much information as you can (typed or handwritten) on one side; you are only allowed to up to eight of our eighteen vocabulary words. (Card is optional)

4. Prepare your notebook for checking--be sure that all of the assignments are completed.

In WC: Review and take notes on TWO PPTs--"Pronoun agreement" and "Pronoun Types"; complete TWO INQUIZITIVE modules on pronouns

Due: Wednesday, July 18

1. Chapters 30 and 31 (Modifiers, page 295-)--all Activities and Review Tests

2. Complete Adjective and Adverb Practice worksheets

3. Outline WR#4 (Cause-Effect)--back of the prompt--NOTES for Cause-Effect Writing are available on Canvas "Pages"

In WC: View and take notes on "Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers" PPT; complete INQUIZITIVE modules on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Due: Monday, July 23

COMMAS--See Correcting Commas pages in PDF (63-64) and Complete Learning Activity #5 (65-67)
Ch 37--544-552, Activities 1-5 and RT 1,2 (not 3)
Complete Comma Practice Worksheets (xerox)
Email final copy of WR#4 by Saturday (7/21) noon (professorroe@yahoo.com)
WC Work: View and take notes on Comma PPT; Complete two Inquizitive modules on commas

Due: Wednesday, July 25

Outline for WR#5
Read “Neat vs. Sloppy People” in PDF 112-114 and answer 5 questions in notebook
Ch. 35 on Apostrophes (pages 527-535)..Acts. 3-6 and Rev Test 1
Page 68 in PDF (more apostrophes practice)

WC--View Apostrophes slides/take notes, Complete INQUIZITIVE module on "Apostrophes," Complete the Parallelism learning activity

Due: Before 5PM, Saturday, July 28

Submit WR#5 final copy to professorroe@yahoo.com

MONDAY, JULY 30

No Class

No Writing Center

Note: I will be at a conference at UCI all day. I cannot be reached via email until after 5:30.

Wednesday, August 1

Of Mice and Men, Chapters 1-4 Reading Logs
Ch. 38 "Other Punctuation Marks" all activities and Review Test
Choose topic for WR#6
WC: Last Inquizitive Module--Editing the Errors that Matter; Complete Editing, Revising, and Proofreading DLA packet

Monday, August 6

Finish OMAN--Complete last two Reading Logs
Read the article about Guns in Churches in PDF (pages 120-123) and complete the "Telling Lines" chart on page 123
Complete WR#6 Outline (either Standard Method or Problem-Solution)--pages 115-116
Complete Grammar Post Test (pages 75-76, PDF)

Wednesday, August 8

WR#6 DUE--with outline and self-evaluation (explaining why this essay does or does not represent your best work)--***If you need more time for your essay, you may submit via email before midnight on Saturday, 8/11, but then your NQA will be counted.
Complete Character Development Charts for George and Lennie
Prep your notebook for checking
Prep your 3X5 card for final exam (optional)
Complete Learning Activity #6 in PDF

Due: Tuesday, February 20

1. For each of the five topics you have prewritten on, create TWO thesis statements--one using "should" and one using a judgment word (10 statements total)

2. Complete pages 24-25 from your PDF--circle the stronger thesis statement in each

3. Using your Langan Textbook, complete Activities 7-13 (pages 66-73) and Activities 14-17 (pages 74-81)--RECORD ANSWERS in your homework section of your notebook

Due: Thursday, February 22

1. Complete Exercises 1,2 (pages 28-31) from your PDF--Practice with Prewriting and Identifying Supporting points

2. For the five topics that you created 10 thesis statements for--choose any THREE theses and identify three major supporting pieces of evidence to back up those main points--they can be should or judgment word statements.

Due: Tuesday, February 27

1. Finish viewing and taking notes on the "Sentence Fundamentals" PPT from the Writing Center website--www.professorroe.wix.com/sccwritingcenter

Then Complete the DLA on Subjects and Verbs--access the DLA from the "DLA" page on the same site

2. Complete the Outline for WR #1--pages 74-75 from PDF

3. Review Chapter 21 from Langan text--"Subjects and Verbs" and complete Activities 1,2 and Review Test 1

4. Complete page 33 on Coherence from the PDF

Due: Thursday, March 1

1. WR#1 Due--Final typed and formatted paragraph is due from the prompt and outline on pages 75-76 of PDF. Include your outline with your final draft.

2. Complete the Subject and Verb Practice page handout to prep for Thursday's Quiz #2

3. Complete Revision pages in PDF, pages 35-37.

Due: Tuesday, March 6

1. Review the Fragments chapter in your Langan textbook and record the answers to the following in your homework section of your notebook: Activities 1-7 and Review Tests 1-3

2. Review the Fragments pages in your PDF and complete Learning Activity #2 on Sentence Fragments.

**If you did not finish taking notes on the Fragments PPT during Writing Center, please do so (www.professorroe.wix.com/sccwritingcenter) and complete the "Sentence Fragments" module on INQUIZITIVE

Due: Thursday, March 8

1. Complete the Fragments Practice Sheet (handout)

2. Choose your topic for WR#2: The Familiar Essay (page 77-78 in PDF)--what story do you want to tell about a time when you had to make an uncomfortable decision. Outline is due on 3/13

3. Read "The Bass, The River, and Shiela Mant" (in PDF) and answer the questions on page 86--identifying the parts of the story.

Due: Tuesday, March 13

1. Outline for WR#2 Due

2. Complete Activities and Review Tests for Ch. 26, Irregular Verbs (467-474)

Due: Thursday, March 15

1. FINAL DRAFT of WR#2 Due--attach outline, drafts, and self-evaluation

2. Ch. 27 (Subject-Verb Agreement)--pages 475-481: complete Activities 1-4 and Review Test 1,2

Due: Tuesday, March 20

1. Choose topic for WR#3

2. Complete Worksheet #11--Subject-Verb Agreement Practice

3. For these topics, identify three parts and three categories:

amusement parks, a work day, and cars.

NOTEBOOKS COLLECTED

Due: Thursday, March 22

1. Complete outline for WR#3--page 89-90 of PDF

2. Review Chapter 24 in Langan, Run-Ons; Complete Activities 1-9 and Review Tests 1,2

Due: Tuesday, March 27

1. WR#3 DUE--Final Copy + outline + self-evaluation

2. Complete Run-Ons Practice Worksheet #5 (Handout)

3. Complete Learning Activity #3 in PDF, Run-On Sentences

Due: Thursday, March 29

MIDTERM

Due: Tuesday, April 10

1 Ch. 28-29 (Pronouns)--pages 482-494: complete Activities 1-3 and Rev Test 1,2 and Acts. 1-3 and Rev. Test 1

2 . In your PDF packet, review pages 54-56 and complete Learning Activity #4: Pronoun Agreement (57-59)

Due: Thursday, April 12

1. Complete two Pronoun Practice worksheets

2. Complete page 95 in PDF, "Practice with Causes and Effects"

Due: Tuesday, April 17

1. Chapters 30-31 in Langan text (Modifiers)--495-507; complete Acts. 1-3 and Rev Test and Acts. 1,2 and Rev Tests 1,2

2. Begin thinking about WR#4 (page 95 in PDF)--outline is due 4/19; final draft is due 4/24

Due: Thursday, April 19

1. Adjectives and Adverbs/Modifiers Worksheets

2. Outline for WR#4 (Cause or Effect)

Due: Tuesday, April 24

1. WR#4 DUE with outline and self-evaluation

2. Chapter 37 on Commas (Langan text), Complete all activities and Review Tests 1,2

Due: Thursday, April 26

1. Review Comma pages in PDF (61-62) and complete Learning Activity 5 (pages 63-65)

2. Read "Neat People vs. Sloppy People" (page 110-112 in PDF) and answer the five questions at the end

3. Begin thinking about WR#5 topics (see prompt on pages 97-99 in PDF)

Due: Tuesday, May 1

1. Complete Ch. 35 (Apostrophes), pages 527-535, Activities 1-6 and Review Test 1

2. Complete outline for WR#5 (Contrast Essay)

Due: Thursday, May 3

1. WR #5 DUE with outline and self-evaluation

2. Complete Parallelism Handout

Due: Tuesday, May 8

1. Complete Ch. 38 (Other Punctuation Marks), Activities 1-4 and Review Test

2. Choose any THREE of your journal topics and for each one, do the following:

create a SHOULD statement (thesis) that advocates for a policy or course of action
identify THREE reasons why your policy would help fix the problem
raise one opposing view to your policy

Due: Thursday, May 10

1. Work on WR#6--choose your topic

2. Read the article about Juveniles being tried as adults in Delaware, and complete the "Tell Lines" chart (handout)

CONFERENCE WEEK Tuesday, May 15 & Thursday, May 17

Come to H208 for your scheduled conference--bring your WR#6 outline; no regular classes

NO Writing Center meeting on 5/17

Tuesday, May 22

1. Continue working on WR #6

2. Begin review for Final: Complete Grammar Diagnostic #1 and Grammar Check-Up #2 in PDF (pages 69-72)

Thursday, May 24

1. Continue working on WR#6

2. Have your notebooks ready for pick-up

3. Complete Grammar Check Up Post test #3 (73)

Tuesday, May 29

Complete a rough draft of WR #6

Complete Editing Tests 2-12 in Langan book

Thursday, May 31

WR#6 DUE with outline and self-evaluation

FINAL EXAM

HAPPY SUMMER!!!

Due: Thursday, January 4, 2018

1. In homework section of your notebook, make a list of 15 general topics that you have an interest in. Then choose any 5 and complete a different prewriting strategy for each--freewriting, questioning, listing, diagramming, and idea mappingComplete WR#1 Paragraph--turn in in these parts: Final copy + prewriting + outline + self-evaluation (3 sentences where you describe how you think the writing turned out)

2. Using your FIVE prewrites from the previous assignment, create TWO thesis Statements for each--one with a should and one with a judgment word (10 thesis statements total)

Due: Monday, January 8

RECORD ANSWERS in HOMEWORK SECTION of notebook (not in Langan text)

Ch. 3 (Steps 1 and 2)--Acts. 3-18 (Pages 55-82)
Ch. 4 (Step 3)-- Acts. 7-12 (pages 101-107)
Step 4--PDF Materials Packet (pages 35-35)-put these pages INTO NOTEBOOK
Fragment Practice to complement WC and prep for QUIZ 3---Ch. 23 pages 427-442 (Acts. 1-7 and Review Tests 1-3, not 4)

Due: Tuesday, January 9

1. Complete WR #2: The Familiar Essay (page 76-77)

2. Read "Salvation" (page 86-88) and, in your homework section, write down the four parts--characters, setting, dramatic situation (conflict) and theme/lesson/point.

3. Ch. 26 (Irregular Verbs)--pages 466-474: complete Activities 1,2 and Review Tests 1,2

Due: Wednesday, January 10

1. Complete WR#3 outline

2. Ch. 27 (Subject-Verb Agreement)--pages 475-481: complete Activities 1-4 and Review Test 1,2

Due: Thursday, January 11

1. Complete WR #3 (Division-Classification) in three parts: Final copy + outline + self-evaluation

2. Ch. 24 (Run-ons)--pages 443-456: complete Activities 1-9 and Review Tests 1-3

NO CLASS on Monday, 1/15 in observance of MLK Day

Due: Tuesday, January 16

1. Prep for Midterm--bring a 3X5 card with notes (optional)

2. Begin thinking about WR#4 topics (page 93-94 in PDF)

3. Ch. 28-29 (Pronouns)--pages 482-494: complete Activities 1-3 and Rev Test 1,2 and Acts. 1-3 and Rev. Test 1

4. In your PDF packet, review pages 54-56 and complete Learning Activity #4: Pronoun Agreement (57-59)

Due: Wednesday, January 17

1. WR#4: In three parts

2. Chapters 30-31 (Modifiers)--495-507; complete Acts. 1-3 and Rev Test and Acts. 1,2 and Rev Tests 1,2

3. *Adjectives and Adverbs Worksheet started in Writing Center

Due: Thursday, January 18

1. See "Correcting Commas" pages in PDF, 60-61, and complete Learning Activity #5 (pages 62-64)

2. Ch. 37 (Commas)--pages 544-552; complete Activities 1-5 and Rev Tests 1,2

3. Complete Outline for WR#5 (pages 96-98 in PDF)

Due: Monday, January 22

1. Ch. 35 Apostrophes (531-535)--Activities 3-6 and Review Test 1

2. Parallelism Practice sheets (DLA)

3. WR#5 Final Due--with outline and self-evaluation

Due: Tuesday, January 23

1. Ch. 38 Other Punctuation Marks (pages 553-557); complete Activities 1-4 and Rev. Test

2. Take any five of your journal topics and do the following for each:

--create a SHOULD statement

--list three supporting reasons for the should statement

--identify one opposing view to your should statement

3. Read the article in your PDF on "Guns and Churches" (117-120) and complete "Golden Lines" handout on page 123

Due: Wednesday, January 24

1. Outline for WR#6--bring to your conference in the Writing Center for your scheduled appointment

Due: Thursday, January 25

1. WR#6 DUE

2. Grammar Posttests due (PAGES 68-73 IN PDF)

3. Notebook is due for checking

4. Prep for Final Exam (you may bring a 3X5 card written on one side with up to 18 vocab words)

Due: Tuesday, September 12

1. Read the Space article on pages 12-14 in the Materials Packet and use whatever strategies work for you to make meaning of the text. Then complete page 6, "Shrinking the Text."

2. Complete the Subject-Verb Practice page (pre-test to Tuesday's quiz)--Put this sheet in a pocket of your notebook

3. Choose one of the fifteen general topics from your previous homework assignment and find an article or piece of reading that addresses that topic--print it out and bring to class.

Due: Thursday, September 14

1. Read the article on "Emotional States" passed out in class and then complete page 10 of your packet; https://www.studyfinds.org/emotional-humans-emotions/

remember to keep these pages in tact in your reading materials until I am ready to collect your notebooks--then you can pull them out and insert them into a pocket of the homework section

2. In the homework section of your notebook, using any THREE of your 15 general topics from the previous homework assignment, complete a 10-minute prewriting strategy for each--use freewriting, listing, and questioning.

Writing Center: Counselor Visit (Goal Setting Exercise); Complete "Subject-Verb Agreement" Inquizitive module

Due: Tuesday, September 19

1. In the homework section, use two more of your fifteen topics to do two more prewrites (10 minutes each)--using the diagramming/clustering method and idea mapping.

2. Complete pages 22-23 in the Reading packet--circle the stronger thesis statement in each question.

Due: Thursday, September 21

1. In the homework section, work with your five prewrites that you have already done, and create two thesis statements for each of the five topics--one will use the word "should" and the other with a judgment word--TOTAL of 10 Theses

2. Read through pages 25-29 of your Materials Packet and complete Exercises 1 and 2 (record answers in your packet)

Writing Center: Review the PPT on Fragments and take notes for Quiz #3; Complete "Sentence Fragments" Inquizitive module

Due: Tuesday, September 26

1. Complete outline for WR#1 (page 74 and 75)

2. Complete page 31--Practice with Step 3/Coherence

3. Complete pages 33-34--Practice with Step 4/Revision

Due: Thursday, September 28

1. FINAL DRAFT for WR#1 (Paragraph) due--in three parts: final, typed, formatted copy + outline/prep work + 4-5 sentence, typed self-evaluation where you describe weaknesses, strengths, and your expected grade

2. Review Fragment pages 43-44; then complete Learning Activity #2--pages 45-46 (QUIZ #3 on Thursday)

Writing Center: View the PPT on Run-on Sentences and take notes for the next quiz; Complete the Fused Sentences (Runons) Inquizitive module

Due: Tuesday, October 3

1. Begin thinking about topic for WR#2 (Familiar Essay)

2. Complete the Run-On Sentences Practice worksheet

3. Read "The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant" in packet and identify the four elements at the end of the story

Due: Thursday, October 5

1. Read "The Right to the Streets of Memphis"--identify the four parts of the story and write a 4-5 sentence assessment--was this a good story?

2. Outline for WR#2--back of the prompt (Story-Telling: Familiar Essay)

3. Complete Revisions for WR#1 (optional)

Writing Center: View the PowerPoint on Pronoun Agreement and Reference and take notes; Complete Inquizitive module on Pronouns

Tuesday, October 10--CAMPUS CLOSED DUE TO FIRES

Due: Thursday, October 12

1. Read through the pronoun pages in your materials packet and complete Learning Activity #4 (55-56)

2. WR#2 DUE--with outlines and self-evaluation

3. Be ready for a notebook check (see your checklist)

Writing Center: View Twilight Zone "Monsters Are On Maple Street" and complete questions

Due: Tuesday, October 17

1. Prep for Midterm--you may bring a 3X5 notecard filled out on one side with notes; no blue book or scantron is needed

2. Complete the outline for WR#3 (Division-Classification)--page 90, prompt on page 89

Due: Thursday, October 19

WR#3 DUE with outline and self-evaluation

Due: Tuesday, October 24

1. Write four introduction paragraphs for the thesis statements provided in the PPT--about college admission, taking a gap year, video game addiction, and steroid use. Try to use a different hooking strategy for each one. PPT is available on site and called "Introductions & Conclusions"--we did not cover conclusions yet. Thesis statements are on the final slide.

2. Review pages on Commas and complete Learning Activity #5 (pages 58-62)

Due: Thursday, October 26

1. Complete the Comma Directed Learning Activity (Handout)

2. Write four conclusion paragraphs for the thesis statements provided in the PPT--about college admission, taking a gap year, video game addiction, and steroid use. Try to use a different hooking strategy for each one. PPT is available on site and called

3. Consider your topic for WR#4 (Cause-Effect--page 93)

WC: Counselor Visit and Quiz #6

Due: Tuesday, October 31

1. Directed Learning Activity on Apostrophes and Worksheet #12

2. WR#4 Outline (Cause or Effect)

Due: Thursday, November 2

1. WR#4 Due--final copy + outlines/drafts + self-evaluation

2. Apostrophes Practice Sheet (Pre-test for Quiz #7)

WC: Apostrophes Inquizitive Module; QUIZ #7

Due: Tuesday, November 7

1. Read "That Lean and Hungry Look" from your Reading Packet and complete Golden Lines Sheet

2. Work on WR#5--Choose a topic

3. Complete "Mixed Construction" Inquizitive Module

Due: Thursday, November 9

1. Complete outline for WR#5--using either block or alternating method

2. Complete the Parallelism worksheet handed out in class

Due: Tuesday, November 14

1. Outline Due, WR#5

Due: Thursday, November 16

1. WR#5 Due with outline and self-evaluation

2. Complete Adjectives & Adverbs worksheets

WC: Integrating Quotes Inquizitive Module

Due: Tuesday, November 21

Choose a topic for WR#6

WC: Inquizitive Module: "Quotations: Incorporating and Punctuating"

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Due: Tuesday, November 28

1. Grammar Diagnostic PreTest (pages 65-66)

2. DLA: "Integrating Quotations: Eliminating Floating Quotes"

3. Work on WR#6--choose your topic

Due: Thursday, November 30

CONFERENCE DAY--No regular class

Come to Room H208 to discuss your outline for WR#6. Please be on time for your scheduled appointment.

WC is optional but please complete Inquizitive Module: "Editing the Errors that Matter"

Due: Tuesday, December 5

1. Grammar Check-up #2 (pages 67-68)

2. Continue Working on WR#6

IN-CLASS WRITING on "The Masks"

Due: Thursday, December 7

1. Grammar Check-up Posttest #3 (pages 69-70)--Answer the B.I. question at the end

2. Complete Ch. 38 packet on "Other Punctuation Marks"

WC: Final Quiz #10 on Punctuation; Grammar Review

INTERSESSION 2015

Due: Tuesday, January 6

1. Purchase your texts and organize a spiral notebook into three labeled sections: Journals, Homework, and Notes

2. In homework section of your notebook, write a one-page response to this: How do you write? What process do you go through when you have to write something? Do you have rituals? habits?

3. In homework section of notebook, Make a list of 15 general topics that you have an interest in
4. Choose five of topics and complete a different prewriting strategy for each (in notebook)
5. Complete Diagnostic in Langan text (PAGE 412-416) ON Separate paper, record answers X or C (do not do Part 2 on page 417)
THEN, CHECK YOUR ANSWERS on page 635 (mark wrong and put minus ______ on top

Due: Wednesday, January 7

1. After reviewing the FIVE prewrites from your previous homework assignment, create TWO topic sentences for each--one using the word "should" and one using a judgment word (10 Total sentences)

2. For each of those 10 Topic sentences, list three major supporting points that would prove the slant.

3. Complete UNITY exercises from Langan text--pages 66-67 (Acts. 7-9) and pages 69-73 (Acts. 11-13)

4. Complete SUPPORT exercises from Langan--pages 55-61 (Acts. 3-5) and pages 74-82 (Acts. 14-18)--Record the answers in the homework section of your notebook

Due: Thursday, January 8

1. WR#1 (Simple Paragraph)--typed, double-spaced, formatted, at least 3/4 page: submit with prewrite and outline)

2. COHERENCE EXERCISES--Chapter 4 , Page 86-107. 1-5; 7-12

3. Overview of USC—Ch. 6—Pages 152-163, Acts. 6-11 (record answers only, do not need to rewrite paragraphs)

4. Review Ch. 21 "Subjects and Verbs" (419-423) and complete Activities 1,2 and Review Test

Due for Writing Center: ACHIEVE module for Unit 1 or 2

Due: Monday, January 12

1. Subject-Verb Practice Worksheet (xerox)--place into a pocket of your notebook

2. REVISION Practice: Complete Activities 1-9 (pages 110-123) and Review Tests 1-11 (pages 128-138)

3. Ch. 23 "Fragments" (427-442)--Actvities 1-7 and Review Tests 1,2

Due for Writing Center: "Grammar Practice" module "Parts of Speech Review"

Due: Tuesday, January 13

1.Outline/Notes on the back of WR#2 Prompt; Deadline for the Familiar Essay was extended to tomorrow

2. Ch. 26 "Irregular Verbs" (pages 466-474)--complete Activities 1,2 and Review Tests 1,2

Due for Writing Center: DLA#1--"Very and Thing"

Due: Wednesday, January 14

1. WR#2 Final Draft with Outline/Notes attached and a self-evaluation

2. WR #3 (Division-Classification) Outline

3. Complete Subject-Verb Agreement Chapter 27--Activities 1-4 and Review Tests 1,2 (pages )

Due: Thursday, January 15

1. WR #3 DUE: Attach outline and self-evaluation to the final, typed essay

2. Prepare your notebook for checking (insert checklist)

3. Study for Midterm--you are allowed to bring in a 3 X 5 or 4 X 6 notecard on which you may fill out ONE SIDE with "cheat sheet" information; you are only permitted to write down 9 of your 18 journal vocabulary words

4. Complete Ch. 24 Run-ons (page 444-456) Acts. 1-9

Due for Writing Center: POP #1

MONDAY, January 19 the CAMPUS IS CLOSED for MLK Day.

Due: Tuesday, January 20

1. Complete Ch. 28 and 29 (Pronouns)--all activities and Review Tests in both chapters

2. Complete the two Pronoun worksheets (Xerox)

Due for Writing Center: DLA #2 "Coordinating Conjunctions" (signed by WC professor) and 2nd Grammar Practice Module---either "Subject-Verb Agreement OR "Fragments, Fused, and Comma Splices"

Due: Wednesday, January 21

1. Using the "Introductions and Conclusions" worksheet, choose any THREE of the five given thesis statements and write an introductory and concluding paragraph for each (6 paragraphs total)

2. Complete WR#4 Outline

Due: Thursday, January 22

1. Finalize WR#4--include outline and self-evaluation

2. Chapters 30-31 Modifiers (pages 494-507)--complete all activities and review tests

WC Work: Complete 2nd POP by midnight

Due: Monday, January 26

1. Outline for WR#5: Compare-Contrast Essay

2. Ch. 37 Commas--complete Activities 1-6 and Review Tests 1,2

Due for Writing Center: 2nd ACHIEVE Module--pick from Units 3,4 or 5; 3rd Grammar Module--pick from "Modifiers" or "Pronouns"

Due: Tuesday, January 27

1. WR#5--Final copy with outline and self-evaluation attached

2. Chapter on Apostrophes (Ch. 35)--Acts. 3-6 and Review test

Due: Wednesday, January 28

1. Outline for WR #6

2. Chapter on Other Punctuation Marks Ch. 38 (553-557)--Activities 1-4 and Review Test

3. Read through Research Chapters 19 and 20 (pages 370-410)

Due for WC: DLA #3 "Comma Usage"

Due: Thursday, January 29

1. WR #6 DUE with outlines and thesis notes and self-evaluation

2. Complete Editing Tests 2-12 (pages 617-627)--good practice for the final exam

FALL 2014

Due: Thursday, August 28

1. Purchase your texts and organize a spiral notebook into three labeled sections: Journals, Homework, and Notes

2. In homework section of your notebook, write a one-page response to this: How do you write? What process do you go through when you have to write something? Do you have rituals? habits?

Due: Tuesday, September 2

1. Make a list of 15 general topics that you have an interest in (in notebook)
2. Choose five of topics and complete a different prewriting strategy for each (in notebook)
3. Complete Diagnostic in Langan text (PAGE 412-416) Separate paper, record answers X or C (do not do Part 2 on page 417)
THEN, CHECK YOUR ANSWERS on page 635 (mark wrong and put minus ______ on top

Due: Thursday, September 4

1. From your 15 general topics, choose THREE other topics and complete a prewriting startegy for each--one with clustering, one with idea mapping, and one with any startegy of your choice.

2. After reviewing the EIGHT prewrites from this and your previous homework assignment, create TWO topic sentences for each--one using the word "should" and one using a judgment word (16 Total sentences)

Due: Tuesday, September 9

1. Complete UNITY exercises from Langan text--pages 66-67 (Acts. 7-9) and pages 69-73 (Acts. 11-13)

2. Complete SUPPORT exercises from Langan--pages 55-61 (Acts. 3-5) and pages 74-82 (Acts. 14-18)--Record the answers in the homework section of your notebook

3. For the 16 Topic Sentences you wrote in the previous assignment, choose any 8 of them and for each one, list three major reasons to support your point.

Due: Thursday, September 11

1. Choose your topic for WR#1--outline due Tuesday

2. COHERENCE EXERCISES--Chapter 4 , Page 86-107. 1-5; 7-12

3. Overview of USC—Ch. 6—Pages 152-163, Acts. 6-11 (record answers only, do not need to rewrite paragraphs)

4. WC Practice with five journal topics: create topic sentence and supporting points/details

NOTE: In-Class Writing #1 is on Thursday for last 50 minutes of class. Bring your notes.

Due: Tuesday, September 16

1. WR#1 Outline and prewrite

2. Chapter 21 (p. 419) on Subjects and Verbs: Complete Actvities 1,2 and Review Test (Record answers in your homework section)

Due: Thursday, September 18

1. WR#1 Paragraph Due--include your final, typed, formatted copy on top, followed by outline/prewriting, and by a 3-4 sentence (typed) evaluation of how you did on essay--your strengths and weaknesses and your deserved grade.

2. Complete Review Tests 1-11 in Chapter 5 (128-138) to practice with Revision concepts

Due: Tuesday, September 23

1. Chapter 23 (FRAGMENTS): Complete Activities 1-7; Review Tests 1,2 (pages 427-442)

2. Ch. 5 Complete Activities 1-10 on Revision (110-125)

Due: Thursday, September 25

1. Fragments Practice Sheets (Xerox)--place them into your notebook for points

2. Choose your topic for WR#2: The Familiar Essay

Due: Tuesday, September 30

1. Complete all activities and review tests for Chapter 26 (Irregular Verbs)

2. Complete Outline for WR#2 (Familiar Essay)

Due: Thursday, October 2

1. WR#2 (Familiar Essay)--attach outline and self-evaluation

2. Complete Subject-Verb Agreement Chapter 27--Activities 1-4 and Review Tests 1,2

Due: Tuesday, October 7

1. Begin thinking about topic choice for WR#3 (Division-Classification)

2. Complete Sub-Verb Agreement Practice pages (Xerox)

3. For each of these topics, identify three TYPES and three PARTS:

a. cars

b. pets

c. amusement parks

d. first dates

e. a work day

Due: Thursday, October 9

1. WR#3 outline due

2. Ch. 24 Run-ons (page 444-456) Acts. 1-9

Due: October 14

1. WR #3 Due--attach outline and self-evaluation

Due: October 16

1. Prep for Midterm (Create a cheat sheet signed by WC instructor)

2. Be up-to-date on all WC Work

Due: October 21

1. Complete Ch. 28 and 29 (Pronouns)--all activities and Review Tests in both chapters

Due: October 23

1. Complete FOUR introduction paragraphs from the four given thesis statements from the Introduction/Conclusion PowerPoint (last slide)

2. Complete TWO pronoun practice sheets (one pink and one white)--at least one needs a signature from Prof. Munz in Writing Center

Due: October 28

1. Complete FOUR concluding paragraphs from the four given thesis statements taken from the Introduction/Conclusion PowerPoint (last slide)--use strategies to construct 6-8 sentences for each.

Due: October 30

1. Complete all of the Activities and Review Tests for Chapters 31 and 31 (Modifiers)

2. Work on WR#4

3. Complete Additional "Grammar Practice" ACHIEVE Modules on "Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers" and "Adjectives and Adverbs"

Due: November 4

1. Outline for WR#4

2. Modifiers Worksheets (Xerox)

Due: November 6

1. WR#4 FINAL copy--attach outline and self-evaluation

2. Ch. 37 Commas--complete all activities and Review Tests 1 and 2

Tuesday, November 11

NO CLASS in observance of Veterans Day

Campus is CLOSED

Thursday, November 13

Comma Practice pages (pink and white)

Continue working on WR#5

Tuesday, November 18

1. Ch. 35 Apostrophes--complete Actvities 3-6 and Review Tests 1,2

2. Complete Outline for WR#5

Thursday, November 20

1. WR #5 Due with outline and self-evaluation

2. Complete PINK worksheets for Apostophes and Parallelism (xerox)

Tuesday, November 25

1. Chapter 38 (Other Punctuation Marks)--Complete Activities 1-4 and Review Test

2. Work on WR#6--Choose a topic

Thursday, November 27

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Tuesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 4

No Regular Class

Meet for CONFERENCES in H219--Bring your outline for WR#6 and your research materials; please arrive on time for your schedule appointment

Tuesday, December 9

Complete Editing Tests 2-12 (pages 617-627)--good practice for the final exam

Writing Center Work DUE (See Checklist in "Handouts" section"

Thursday, December 11

Last Day of Class

1. WR# 6 DUE--with outline and self-evaluation

2. NOTEBOOK CHECK #2 (See Checklist in "Handouts" section")

3. FINAL EXAM (scantron)--bring a #2 pencil

Summer 2014

Due: Thursday, June 19

1. Make a list of 15 general topics that you have an interest in (in homework section of your notebook)
2. Choose five of topics and complete a different prewriting strategy for each (in notebook)

3. Write a one page explanation of "How I Write an Essay"--consider what process you go through to complete a writing assignment: do you write at night or in the morning, do you eat or drink when you write, do you have to be listening to music, do you complete several drafts....etc.?

4. Complete Diagnostic in Langan text (PAGE 412-416) Separate paper, record answers X or C (do not do Part 2 on page 417)
THEN, CHECK YOUR ANSWERS on page 635 (mark wrong and put minus ______ on top

Due: Tuesday, June 24

Complete all work in homework section of notebook.

1. After reviewing the FIVE prewrites from your previous homework, create TWO topic sentences for each--one using the word "should" and one using a judgment word (10 Total sentences)

2. For each of those 10 topic sentences, list THREE ideas that you think could help you prove your point

3. Complete UNITY exercises from Langan text--pages 66-67 (Acts. 7-9) and pages 69-73 (Acts. 11-13)

4. Complete SUPPORT exercises from Langan--pages 55-61 (Acts. 3-5) and pages 74-82 (Acts. 14-18)--Record the answers in the homework section of your notebook

Due: Tuesday, July 1

1. Outline for WR#1--attach your prewriting

2. COHERENCE EXERCISES--Chapter 4 , Page 86-107. 1-5; 7-12

3. Overview of USC—Ch. 6—Pages 152-163, Acts. 6-11 (record answers only, do not need to rewrite paragraphs)

4. Review Ch. 21 "Subjects and Verbs" (pages 419-423) and complete Activity 1,2 and Review Test

5. Complete the Subject-Verb Practice sheet (Xerox)

REMINDER: Quiz 1 and 2 on Tuesday--The Steps in the Writing Process and Subjects & Verbs

Due: Thursday, July 3

1. Revision Exercises: Review Tests 1-11 (pages 128-138)

2. Final Draft of WR#1 (one paragraph, about 1 page)--Please attach your prewrite, signed outline, and self-evaluation to the typed, formatted copy) Self-evaluation should be 3-4 sentences, typed with a brief explanation of the strengths and weaknesses of your writing

13 Chapter 23 (FRAGMENTS): Complete Activities 1-7; Review Tests 1,2 (pages 427-442)

Due: Tuesday, July 8

1. Chapter 27 (Subject-Verb Agreement): Complete Activities 1-4; Review Tests 1,2

2. Complete WR#2/Narrative (Familiar Essay)--Turn in Final Copy on Top, plus your outline, and a 4-sentence, typed self-evaluation, explaining how well you think the writing turned out.

3. FRAGMENT practice worksheets (Xerox)

Due: Thursday, July 10

1. Take-Home quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement (Xerox)

2. Run-ons Practice Sheet (Xerox)--quiz will be today

3. Ch. 24 Run-ons (page 444-456) Acts. 1-9

4. Complete Outline for WR#3--Division-Classification Essay

Due: Tuesday, July 15

Prep your notebook

Study for Midterm

Chapter 26 (Irregular Verbs) and complete Acts. 1,2 and RT 1,2

Complete WR#3--include final copy, outline, and self-evaluation

Due: Thursday, July 17

Complete Pronoun Agreement and Pronoun Type Practice Sheets (Xerox)

Complete all activities and Review Tests, Chs. 28 and 29

Due: Tuesday, July 22

Complete outline for WR#4 (Cause-Effect Essay)

Complete all activities and Review Tests for chapters on Modifiers Ch. 30,31

Complete the Practice with Introductions & Conclusions sheet (xerox)--Choose any THREE of the FIVE thesis statements and create an intro and conclusion for each (6 paragraphs total)--be sure to include the hook before the thesis and a POD after the thesis

Due: Thursday, July 24

1. Modifiers Practice Sheets (Xerox)

2. WR #4 FINAL COPY--attach outline/drafts and self-evaluation

Due: Tuesday, July 29

1. Comma Practice Sheets (Xerox)

2. Ch. 37 Commas--Activities 1-6 and Review Tests 1,2

3. Complete WR#5 Outline (Arguing a Contrast)

Due: Thursday, July 31

1. WR#5 due with outline and self-evaluation

2. Chapter 35 (Apostrophes, page 529)--Complete Activities 3-6 and Review Test 1

Due: Tuesday, August 5

1. Outline for WR#6; Prep for conference

2. Complete Activities and Review Test for "Other Punctuation Marks" chapter

Due: Thursday, August 7

1. Complete Mastery Tests (Review for Final Exam)

2. Prepare Notebook and WC Folder