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Monday, October 24, 2011
Grammar: Run-onsWriting: Process Paragraphs
Housekeeping
• Next Monday – Grammar Quiz– Fragments (English Skills, Chapter 23)– Run-ons (English Skills, Chapter 24)
5:35 – 6:15 p.m.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 #2 and 42. . . . not so healthy. Many are made . . .4. . . .night. His wife . . .
Activity 12. . . the dentist’s drill. It buzzed like . . .4. . . .never stop growing. They will eventually. . .
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 5, p. 436
Do #1 and 3.
1. . . . to the party, but her mom didn’t give her permission.. . .the party, for it was her prom party.
3. . . .dark and rainy, but she decided to go jogging anyways.. . .The day was dark and rainy, so I was not using (did not
use) my car.. . . ., so I was afraid of going out.
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.
Activity 6, p. 437
Do # 1 and 3.
1. I spend eight hours a day in a windowless office; it’s a relief to go out into the open air after work.
3. It rained all week; parts of the highway were flooded.
Correcting Run-Ons, p. 436-439
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, in addition, moreover, furthermore
cause-effect: as a result, thus, therefore, consequently
See p. 438 for more. . .
Activity 7, p. 438
Do #2 and 4.
2. . . . new CD; however, she didn’t succeed . . . . . . moreover, she didn’t succeed . . .. . . indeed, she didn’t succeed . . .. . . nevertheless, she didn’t 4. . . . wedding; instead, they used their money for a
nice honeymoon.. . . wedding; therefore, they used . . . .
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
1. Do #1 and 3.
1. Since / Because / When / After / we emerged from the darkened theatre, it took several minutes for our eyes to adjust to the light.
3. I can’t study for the test this weekend because /if /since /as my boss wants me to work overtime.
Break
Exemplification Paragraphs
• Briefly review your mark and my comments.• Return to me. I still need to input the grades. • I will return this work to you again next
Monday when we study revision.
Writing – Intro Activity (5-7 min.)
1. Explain the steps or stages in one of the following processes to a classmate:
• how I make coffee (or another simple drink)• how to open a bottle of champagne• the stages in a relationship
Process Paragraph
A process paragraph describes the process, method, or steps a reader would need to follow to make or do something.
Ex: making an omelette
Ex: overcoming an addiction
Process ParagraphWhen writing a process paragraph you need to
• give all the steps needed (don’t leave out steps you think are obvious but that the reader might not know)
• put extra thought into the order you give the details or steps
• use appropriate transition words to help the reader follow the steps (First, second, next, also, then, later, after, now, finally, etc.)
• if relevant, explain why certain steps are important or how they should be done
• use a consistent point of view (first person -“I” or second person “you”)
Process Paragraphs, p. 192-195
• Let’s look at some sample process paragraphs now.
Questions, p. 194-195
About Unity
1. “Sneaking into the House at Night”
2. 5, 6
About Support
3. 5
Questions, p. 194-195
4.
a. realize you are not to blame
b. announce that you will no longer accept being abused
c. offer to go with him or her to talk to a counsellor
d. leave your partner
Questions, p. 194-195
About Coherence
5. time order
6. first, Second, Next, (Finally)
7:15 p.m. In-class Assignment
• Do Writing Assignment #1 on p. 198-201.• Follow the step-by-step instructions, including
the prewriting steps a. to e.• Hand in all your work.
Marks: • Prewriting /5• Paragraph /20
Homework – for next week
For next Monday:Study for Grammar Quiz• Fragments (English Skills Chapter 23)• Run-Ons (English Skills Chapter 24)• Online Practice (See “Grammar Practice” link)
• No new paragraph topic for next week; we will be working on revision.