English 105 – Week 7!!

Teri “of Doom” Tosspon

Turn in: Writing Paper? Final Draft C/C

Doing project?Quote sandwich

Agenda:• Frag/Run on

Review•Capt & Punct

•Proj/Benchmark

Free Powerpoint Templates

Sentence, Fragment, Run-on Free Throw Contestby Mrs Tosspon

Review

A complete sentence• Has a Subject• Has a verb• Forms a complete

thought

A fragment• Lacks one or more of the

elements

A run-on• Combined incorrectly

Groups of studentsAnswer all questions on the handout.

When your team is called, 1 person must start the answer by identifying: Sentence, Fragment, or Run-on. Stand, but don’t come to the front.

Scoring:1 pt for identifying (sentence, frag, etc)

correctly. 1 pt to fix a fragment/run on1 pt to identify the subject/verb (when present)

If you get it WRONG at any point, another group can steal the ball and score points

Da Rules:

Capitalization and PunctuationSee handout

Why?

Writers use capital letters and punctuation marks to help the reader better understand what is written.

1st word of every sentence

All sentences begin with capital letters.

We enjoyed reading the book.

Those girls finished cleaning the counter.

Specific things/places (proper nouns)

Proper nouns begin with capital letters.

Mrs. Clark asked if Amy would help.

We went to Texas with my Uncle Rob.

Capital Letters

The pronoun I is always capitalized.

I don’t need your help.

My aunt and I picked up the papers.

Capital LettersA capital letter begins the first, last, and any important word in the title of a book, magazine, song, movie, poem, or other work.Read the last chapter of Tom Sawyer.She saw Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil when she was five years old.We watched “The Wizard of Oz.”

To capitalize or not to capitalize

Do!• Days of the week,

months of the year, holidays

• Language, nationalities, races, religions, deities, sacred terms

• Titles: the first word and every important term

• First words of direct quotes

• Historical events, periods• People’s names/titles• Brand names

Don’t• Seasons (fall, winter,

etc)• Common nouns that

refer to religious places like “church”

• Titles: do not capitalize articles (the), prepositions (of, under, over), or short connecting words (or, and) unless they start the title

• Directions (north, south, east and west- unless used in a place name)

Practice, exercise 2 pg 238

1. Every tuesday, the general visits the hospital.

2. On one level, the book the lord of the rings can be read as a fairy tale: on another level, the book can be read as a christian allegory.

3. The golden gate bridge in san francisco may be the most beautiful bridge in the world.

4. She is the sister of my french teacher.

Tuesday, the general visits the hospital.

The Lord of the Rings

Christian allegory.

Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco may

French teacher.

Practice, exercise 2 pg 238 continued

5. I’ve always wanted to take a trip to the far east in spring.

6. The kremlin, located in moscow, once housed the soviet government

7. I needed to see dr. Ghavami, but the nurse told me the doctor would not be in until next week.

8. He shouted angrily, “why don’t you ever arrive at your history class on time?”

I’ve always wanted to take a trip to the Far East in spring.

The Kremlin, located in Moscow, once housedthe Soviet government.

I needed to see Dr. Ghavami, but the nurse told

“Why don’t you ever arrive

Punctuation: Commaseparate three or more items in a list or a phrase.

I need hot dogs, buns, and ketchup. OrI need hot dogs, buns and ketchup.

Punctuation: Commaseparates items in an address or date.

Miami, Florida, is great…

January 6, 2003, was a …

Punctuation: CommaSet off number of adjectives that modify a noun

My favorite, old, green coat.

Punctuation: CommaTo combine two simple sentences, use the comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

The house was on fire, but I was determined not to leave.

Punctuation: Comma

Follow introductory words, expressions (prepositional or adverbial phrases):• In the beginning, the movie was terrible!

Surrounding word/phrase when the idea interrupts (appositive). • Dave, who is a doctor, said to!

Punctuation: Comma

In numbers of one thousand+• 1,001

Set off exact words in a dialog• “I won’t,” he insisted, “do this!”

When you need a short pause• To John, Russel is the best!To John Russel is the best.

Practice

1. In Weaverville California the local high school administrators made an interesting discovery.

2. At a cost of four hundred dollars a year per student a private company was offering college-level advanced placement courses on the web.

3. Because some students need these courses to get into more competitive colleges everyone thought this would be a perfect way to take advantage of the new technology.

1. In Weaverville, California, the local high school administrators made an interesting discovery.

2. At a cost of four hundred dollars a year per student, a private company was offering college-level advanced placement courses on the web.

3. Because some students need these courses to get into more competitive colleges, everyone thought this would be a perfect way to take advantage of the new technology.

Continued

4. Brian Jones, a senior who wants to be a record producer, and Jeremy Forbes, a classmate who dreams of being a cartoonist,..

Punctuation: Apostrophe

Possessive = Use apostrophe!• The teacher’s pen

(one teacher owns the pen)

• The Teachers’ pens (more than one teacher owns pens)

• Good rule of thumb: if the s comes before a verb, it usually isn’t possessive. The teachers drove to work. Plural. More than 1.

Plural = Don’t Use! (except special circumstances)The cats wore pajamas. (more than 1 cat wore them)They were the cats’ pajamas. (more than 1 cat owned pajamas)

Cats’

Other uses of Apostrophe

To form plurals (prevent confusion)

• he writes a’s and o’sWhen one+ letters omitted• Can’t, shouldn’t, She’ll

he writes as and os

Cannot, Should not, She will

Practice

1. sun’s rays2. press’s 3. room’s4. Anthony and Maria’s5. nobody’s 6. his7. Queen Elizabeth’s

reign

8. boys’9. book’s

Punctuation: Quotation Marks

Quotation marks are used to identify the exact words of a speaker .

Mr. Bush said, “We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail.”

Punctuation: Quotation Marks

Quotes or Material copied word-for-word from a sourceTitles of short stories, one-act plays, poems, articles, songs, essays, chapters of booksWhen terms are referred to in a special way.

It’s a “roach coach” diner.

Dave “Wolfman” Hineman

Yes, it was a “special” dinner for Hannibal Lecter.

Not the real

Name!

Not his real

Name!A special

(sometimes ironic) meaning!

Punctuation: Semi-ColonTo join 2 independent clauses

• They were lost. He decided to use the map; she decided to ask.

In front of adverbial conjunction to join 2 sentences

• He decided to use a map; however, she decided to ask.

In a series of items when the items themselves have commas!

• I had lunch with Linda, my best friend; Mrs. Armstrong, my English teacher; and Jan, my sister-in-law.

With the semicolon, there are 3 women having lunch w/ me.

Without, there are 6 women having lunch with me.

I had lunch with Linda, my best friend, Mrs. Armstrong, my English teacher, and Jan, my sister-in-law.

Punctuation: Colon

Before a list of items• Please order: five dozen pencils, twenty rulers, and five tacks.

In the salutation of business letter• To whom it may concern:

Indicating time• 1:15pm

Between title and subtitle of a book• In Plain English Please: A Rhetoric

The Final Benchmark Assignment

English 105

T. Tosspon

Heald College

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Write formal academic essay.2. Use correct grammar spelling and

punctuation when writing.3. Critically analyze readings.4. Integrate new vocabulary in writing.5. Prepare presentation(s) using

principles of organization and formal language.

Deliverables

1. 3 pg Essay (minimum 3 pgs)• MLA format should be used• Quotes & sources must be used• Use the topic of your group project

• If you have declined the group project, choose during today’s activities

2. Research scaffold handout for each reading and a list of the 10 new vocabulary words.

3. Presentation• I REQUIRE A POWER POINT/Prezi if you are

not doing a group project

Part I: Written Component• Option one: Critically analyze two outside readings,

by completing the research scaffold handout provided. Integrate 10 key vocabulary words from the readings into your essay. (SLO# 3, 4)

• Option two: Critically analyze one reading from the textbook, completing the research scaffold handout and integrate 10 key vocabulary words from the textbook readings into their analysis. (SLO# 3, 4)

• The scaffold is on pg 5

Writing Option 1. Choice AA.) You will decide on a problem to solve and write a formal academic

essay (SLO#1). It can be a problem in one of following three categories:An issue or problem in the industry of your chosen major. An issue or problem in your neighborhood, community, or local

school.An issue or problem in your everyday life.

 Use EBSCO and/or GOOGLE SCHOLAR to research information about your topic. Critically analyze at least two readings you find relating to your topic using the research scaffold handout (SLO#3, 4). Determine the best solution to the problem . After you have critically analyzed at least two readings. Use MLA format. Clearly state the problem, discuss information gathered from your research, and propose the best solution to the problem.

Writing Option 1: Choice BChoose a topic for a Cause/Effect theme and write a formal academic essay. Consider one of the following topics or choose your own: 

The Cause/Effect of a social issue such as homelessness.The Casue/Effect of a health issue such as heart disease.The Cause/Effect of an educational issue such as tuition costs.The Cause/Effect of a historical event such as World War II.

 Student topic must be approved by the instructor.Use EBSCO and/or GOOGLE SCHOLAR to research information about your topic. Critically analyze at least two readings you find relating to your topic using the research scaffold handout (SLO# 3,4). Determine the cause(s) of the issue and the effect(s) of that issue. Finally, write your essay using MLA format.

Vocabulary component

NOTE:Students must integrate new vocabulary.

The student can select their own list of vocabulary words from their research.

Part II: PresentationYou will prepare an oral presentation about your essay/project.

• estimate 3-5 minutes PER PERSON in your group.

Visual Component Required. • You might want to use a power point

presentation, poster board, handouts, or other multi-media for your presentation. SLO #5

Prepare presentation(s) using principles of organization and formal language.

Demonstrates a lack of understanding of the topic. Information seems unfamiliar to presenter, who cannot answer questions. Organization of presentation indicates limited effort to address audience appropriately. Tone and voice inappropriate for audience, and presentation uninformative

.

Demonstrates some understanding of the topic. Presenter has some difficulty answering questions. Organization of presentation strained at times, with some issues in tone and voice. Presentation somewhat informative and appropriately engages audience.

Demonstrates adequate understanding of topic. Presenter can answer most questions. Organization of presentation generally sound. Tone and voice appropriate. Presentation is informative and appropriately engages audience.

Demonstrates mastery of topic. Presenter can answer all questions. Organization of presentation very polished, tone and voice completely on target and engages the audience in a profound way.

10%

Resources

www.google.com/scholar for research

www.easybib.com – to create your MLA format.

http://ttosspon.wikispaces.com/

DeadlinesAssignment Due dateEssay - minimum of 3 pages in lengthOption 1: Cause / Effect

Option 2: Problem solutionOption 3: Analyze Article from textbook

Rough draft due: Week 9 Final draft due: Week 10Rewrite (if desired): Week 11

Research scaffold handout for each reading

Week 8

List of the 10 new vocabulary words. List of vocabulary words

Words used in papers

Week 8

Rough Draft Week 9

Peer Review (will happen during class) 

Week 9

Presentation should be 3-5 minutes in length for EACH student Power Point

Wk 10 & Finals week(sign ups)

Due

Vocabulary 4 (next class)Research Scaffold (next class)

• For at least 1 article• MUST Be credible

For research, use www.google.com/scholar

Or EBSCO

Topic choice (today) if doing individual project

Possible topic ideas

Explain the causes for the popularity of fast food restaurants.

What effect does the Internet have on businesses and corporations?

What are the effects of the illiteracy?

How mood is affected by weather?

What effect and after-math can have the vanishing of the animal and plant species?

Analyze the effects of excessive television viewing on a particular audience.

The influence of TV advertising on gender identity.Soccer: Why it can't make the big time in the USA?Discuss three or four good effects of a college education. Supply appropriate examples for each.What are the actual and potential consequences of nuclear leaks and meltdowns?What caused the proliferation of the bubonic plague in the Middle Ages?What problems do cities cause? Technology and its effect on human freedom and happiness in society.

Now, choose the best of those reasons and start breaking them down

Child care

Should be free!

Child care should be free

Russia provides it, why can’t we?

Free care would prevent abuse and neglect

Essay planning part 2

Take each one of your “Reasons” from the topic starterDevelop each onemore fully into a paragraphwith 2 examples

Free care would prevent abuse and neglect

A 2007 survey of 1,000 children who were left at home unattended found that their parents could not afford child care.

Parents who neglect their kids do so because care not affordable

If childcare was free, it would prevent abuse and neglect

My neighbors leave their 4yr old unattended

Because it is unaffordable, they don’t seek childcare

Due :

Rough Draft of Essay (due 6/12)

Digital & Written Project drafts (due 6/19)