November 1, 2010

Grammar: Run-onsWriting: In-Class Process Paragraph

Cause and Effect Paragraph

Housekeeping

• Exams and exemplification paragraphs are partially marked and will be handed back as soon as possible.

• If you miss a class, remember to check the green box for marked work that was handed back while you were away!!!! I will not spend time trying to give this work back. It is up to you to remember to check for it.

Grammar ChallengeDirections: Try to identify the error, and then fix it. 1. First of all, you should collect the things you want to sell and

get rid of. For example, you can collect old clothes, shoes, and books.

2. To prepare for a test, many points have to be considered. For example, it is highly recommended to choose a quiet and peaceful place.

. . . considered; for example, it is . . .

3. The second step is to draw a line on the marks you made.

4. This is the best way for/of breaking up.

5. He may call you on your cell phone.

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.

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.

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.

Activity 2, p. 433,

Do as many questions you can in the next few minutes.

1. . . .chimney. We had to . . . 2. . . . so healthy. Many are made. . . 3.. . . magician. We still . . . .

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.

Activity 4, p. 435

Do as many questions you can in the next few minutes.

1. , but2. , and3. , for4. , so5. , but

Activity 5, p. 436

Do as many questions you can in the next few minutes.

1. . . ., but she had to take care of her little son.. . ., but had no babysitter2. . . , and he put gas in the tank.. . ., but the rain came that night.

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.

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.

Transitions to use with Semicolons

contrast: however, nevertheless, on the other hand

addition: also, and, in addition, moreover, furthermore

cause-effect: as a result, thus, therefore, consequently

See p. 438 for more. . .

Activity 6, p. 437Do as many questions you can in the next few minutes.

1. . . . office; it’s a relief. . . 2. . . . laughter; the comedian . . .3. . . . week; parts of the highway . . .4. . . .anymore; he found out . . . 5. . . .load; then it began . . .

Activity 7, p. 438Do as many questions you can in the next few minutes.

1. . . . her point; therefore, . . . .2. . . . new CD; however, . . . .3. . . . today’s holiday; furthermore,; in addition, ; as a result, ; thus, ; consequently,

4. . . . wedding; however, ; on the other hand, ; instead, ; as a result,

5. . . . lunch; otherwise, . . . .

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.

Activity 9, p. 440

Do as many questions you can in the next few minutes.

1. When / After2. Although/ Even though3. because4. After5. Unless / Although / Even though

Grammar Homework

Complete the rest of the activities on your own time. The answer key will be online by the weekend.

BREAK

Practice Process Paragraphs

• A Process Paragraph is a “How To” Paragraph

• You need to explain the steps in a process, not ways, reasons, factors, etc.

• Read my comments on the checklist and ask if you’re not sure what I mean.

• Read the comments on the draft.

• Refer to the handout “Editing Marks” to help you see what my correction symbols mean. Ask me if you’re still not sure.

In-class Process Paragraph

• Read the handout from beginning to end before you begin.

• I strongly encourage you to follow the writing process: pre-writing, rough draft, final draft.

/20 marks

Writing Homework

• Read English Skills, Chapter 10, Cause-and-Effect Paragraphs

• Read the sample paragraphs and answer the questions that follow. The Answer Key will be available on the website as soon as possible.

• Do Writing Assignment 1 on p. 217 for practice. Due Wednesday in-class or Saturday via e-mail at the latest.