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Post by Mary Beth Jones on Jan 26, 2010 18:51:01 GMT -5
The CIAS Composition Writing Class is beginning!First Class: Monday, February 1, 2010 Time: 2:30-4 pm Location: CIAS What to Bring: a pen to take notes, notebook paper, a 3-ring binder with tab dividers [glow=red,2,300]
In order to download the assignment sheets and reference pages from the bottom of each post, you must have a Proboard account. Please create an account for yourself. Click on the link at the top of this page to do so![/glow] The Class term will be for 13 weeks, Feb-May, excluding normal Monday holidays. All students on this list signed up for this year's Writing Class: Writing I:Alaina Arduini Emily Brown Brittany Buerkle Danny Chevellet Paige Dowling Daniel Gilley Anna Hollingshead Judah Humphreys Corey Jess Gabby Lofland Tori Lepinay Michael Odom Christiana Odom? Hannah Padgett Danielle Quina Lindsey Saccomanno Anthony Salas Chloe Stitt Hannah Williams Attachments:
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Post by Mary Beth Jones on Feb 3, 2010 16:54:54 GMT -5
Hello, students! This week your assignment is 3 paragraphs: 100-word paragraph using REASONS for development 100-word paragraph using EXAMPLES for development 100-word paragraph using AN INCIDENT for development PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE LIST OF TOPICS THAT ARE ATTACHED. Also this week, study the Transitional Expression List that we covered in class. Begin studying the "Sentences and Paragraphs" handout for a quiz on Week 3. If you have any questions, please ask me during next class! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Writing Class: Essay Assignment 2/1/10 1. 100-word Paragraph using Reasons for development Typed Double-spaced Topic: Choose from handout 2. 100 word paragraph using Examples for development Typed Double-spaced Topic: Choose from handout 3. 100+ word Paragraph using AN INCIDENT for development Typed Double-spaced Topic: Choose from Handout ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Make sure you include the following in each paragraph: * Include at least three (3) prepositional phrases, * Include appropriate Transitional Expressions for coherence. * Check your paragraph for unity. * Make sure that your topic sentence is clearly evident. * Include a Word Count (Go to Tools menu, Click on Word Count) at the bottom of your page. Ex: WC: 265 Remember: follow the paragraph instructions given during class. Have a great week! Ms. Mary Beth CIAS Attachments:
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Post by Mary Beth Jones on Feb 5, 2010 13:15:30 GMT -5
Paragraph Development Prompts Examples: 1. Several people have influenced/benefited my life. 2. God has used faithful missionaries/Christians/ministers to spread His Word throughout the world. 3. Some animals are very intelligent. 4. Eating whole/natural foods will help prevent disease and keep you healthy. Incidents: A brief story to illustrate a truth, point, or topic 1. God still answers prayer 2. ______________ is a bad day for me. 3. Meeting new people can be awkward. 4. “A merry heart does good like a medicine” 5. “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Reasons: 6. It is very important to develop good study habits. 7. I love ________________. (your choice) 8. Everyone should go on vacation occasionally. 9. A __________________ is more enjoyable than __________________. Ex. Good book/Epic poem or Rock concert/Opera Attachments:
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Post by Mary Beth Jones on Feb 5, 2010 14:16:51 GMT -5
During this week's class we completed collaborative prepositional phrase writing, learned about the three kinds of verbals, learned about the various types of paragraph development and organization, reviewed transitional expressions, and identified parts of a well-formatted essay. Remember to bring your first essays into class this week so that I can grade them and give you feedback! The writing assignments for this week were the following: 1. 200+ word Narrative Paragraph using Chronological Order & including an Incident for development. 2. 200+ word Process Paragraph using Explanations & including Transitional Expressions for development. See the attached file for handouts that you may have missed. We will be taking a QUIZ over the "Sentences & Paragraphs" handout given out in Week 1's class. Study hard this week! Print this page: www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/paragraphexamples.html#1This week's assignments: Attachments:
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Post by Mary Beth Jones on Feb 5, 2010 17:16:00 GMT -5
Hello, Brilliant Writers! This week's class was busy! We reviewed verbals and transitional expressions, completed an editing exercise, took Quiz 1, learned about Editing Symbols, and brainstormed about writing Character Sketches. Your writing assignment this week is the following: 1. 300+ word Character Sketch of a FICTIONAL (made-up) character Use DESCRIPTION/NARRATIVE to develop your character Use SENSORY DETAILS Start studying the Editing Symbols Chart for Quiz 2 next week (3/1/10)! Some of this week's handouts are not on my computer or online, so you will need to drop by and pick them up! Print these up and read them this week: grammar.about.com/od/developingparagraphs/a/samdescpars.htmwww.davis.k12.ut.us/ffjh/Thompson/dannys.htm |
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Post by Mary Beth Jones on Feb 24, 2010 14:05:41 GMT -5
Class Lecture: We covered the first list of Literary Devices (Set A) and discussed Research Essays, Essay format, and formatting Check this website out:lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/fwalters/essaybasic.htmlAssignment:350+ word RESEARCH ESSAY Typed Double-spaced TOPIC CHOICES: Recycling American Philanthropy Political Activism ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check List - Include: at least six (6) Prepositional Phrases.
- Include Transitional Expressions where appropriate (for coherence).
- Make sure that you use Vivid Sensory Details: verbs, adj’s, adv’s
- Include: one of each Verbal and/or Verbal Phrase- gerund, participle, infinitive. Italicize to show where they are! Ex: Running down the street was the only thing that the frightened boy thought to do. (gerund phrase, used as subject)
- Include at least two (2) Literary Devices listed on the worksheets during
class this week.
- Check your paragraph for Unity.
- Include: Word Count (Go to Tools menu, Click on Word Count) at the bottom of your page. Ex: WC: 109 words
- Include: a WORKS CITED page at the end of your paper.
- Staple your essay pages together.
- Make three (3) copies of your essay for the peer review next week!!!
There is only one (1) essay assignment this week, but you will need to do some research and reference your sources. Have a great week!
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Post by Mary Beth Jones on Mar 22, 2010 12:38:41 GMT -5
Week 5 3/8/10 Lecture- Literary Devices, Set A Peer Editing Experience Did you make three copies of your paper (for group peer editing) this week? Your Topic: _________________________________ Continue work on your 350+ word RESEARCH ESSAY & finish it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check List- Is your essay typed in Times/Times New Roman font, size 12, double-spaced, and formatted correctly?
- Did you use 2-3 sources for your information (NOT Wikipedia!)?
- Did you spell-check AND grammar-check it?
- Read your essay aloud to check for awkwardness and smooth flow of ideas!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I know this week was a more difficult assignment; that is why you have two weeks to do this essay. This type of writing takes practice and experience, so take your time. I will not be reviewing these until next week. Have a great week! Attachments:
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Post by Mary Beth Jones on Mar 22, 2010 12:39:21 GMT -5
During class, we reviewed the Literary Device lists (in prep for a quiz next week!). We also talked about basic essay errors that I have observed in your writings. This Week's Assignment:1. Read this OWL article about Brainstorming & Freewriting: www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/brainstorming.htmlWrite a 5-sentence SUMMARY of the article. Include at least three helpful tips that you learned from the article. 2. Write a SUMMARY (word count will vary!) of a magazine article. It should be approximately one-third (1/3) of its original length. For full credit, please staple a photocopy of the original article to the back of your summary before you turn it in! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check List- Is your essay typed in Times/Times New Roman font, size 12, double-spaced, and formatted correctly (1-inch margins, etc.)?
- Did you spell-check AND grammar-check it?
- Read your essay aloud to check for awkwardness and smooth flow of ideas!
- Did you include/staple a photocopy of the original article?
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Be prepared to read one of your summaries in class. Have a great week! Attachments:
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Post by Mary Beth Jones on Mar 22, 2010 17:18:26 GMT -5
Hey, guys! This week we took the Literary Divice Quiz, reviewed summaries and read yours aloud, and learned about Extended Definitions (pick up the handout!). 1. Write an extended definition of the word _________________. 150-200 words Typed, formatted, etc. 2. Read this OWL article this week. You will need to know this info for next class! lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/fwalters/essaybasic.htmlCheck List- Is your essay typed in Times/Times New Roman font, size 12, double-spaced, and formatted correctly (1-inch margins, etc.)?
- Did you spell-check AND grammar-check it?
- Read your essay aloud to check for awkwardness and smooth flow of ideas!
- Make a list of the specific development ideas that you implemented into your Extended Definition (see handout for the list!)
Have a great Spring Break!!!!! We will not have class for two weeks (Spring Break & Testing). See you on April 12th! Attachments:
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