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WEEK OF |
Writing Skills
(SUBJECT TO CHANGES) |
Grammar
(SUBJECT TO CHANGES) |
Notes |
June 27
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-Familiarization with the text
-Introduction, Diagnostic Essay
-Diagnostic Grammar
Exercises
-Difference between a
paragraph and an
essay,
p. 3-75
-READINGS, P. 685-700
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Commonly Confused Words,
p.530-545
Effective Word Choice,
p. 546-552 |
Weekly Quizzes
3 or 4 essays and
rewrites
Use MLA on all
Writings.
All assignments are due
on the date announced in class or the grade will be lowered by two grades.
If the assignment is more than two days late, an “F” will be given for that
assignment. All work must be handed in to pass the course.
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July 4
(no classes
July 4th) |
-p.73-75 ESSAY DUE
-The Third Step in Essay
Writing, p.76-100
-ESSAY REWRITE DUE
-READINGS
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Subjects and Verbs,
p.411-
415
Subject and Verb
Agreement,
p. 453-458 |
You are expected to
attend class daily, be in your seat on time, and participate in class.
Cell phones must be off
(no exceptions). |
July 11
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-The Fourth Step in
Essay
Writing, p.100-134
-Four Bases for Revising
Essays, p.135-160
-ESSAY DUE
-ESSAY REWRITE DUE
-READINGS
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Regular and
Irregular Verbs,
p.445-452
Additional
Information about
Verbs,
p. 459-462 |
Bring textbook to class
each day. |
July 18
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-ESSAY DUE
-ESSAY REWRITE DUE
-READINGS
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Comma,
p. 519-524
Fragments,
p.416-429
Run-Ons,
p.430-442 |
Essays……….55%
Grammar
& quizzes…..25%
Attendance
& misc…….20% |
July 25
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-p. 163-337 |
Pronoun Agreement and Reference,
p.463-468
Pronoun Types,
p. 469-474
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August 1
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-In-class essay
-P. 339-408 |
Misplaced Modifiers,
p.480-482
Dangling Modifiers,
p.483-487 |
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August 8 |
To be announced |
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