Introductory AW: November 2009

Monday, November 30, 2009

Part 4: Sentence Combining Answers

1. Millions of people go on diets every year, yet/but very few succeed in losing weight.
Although/Even though millions of people go on diets every year, very few succeed in losing weight.
Millions of people go on diets every year; however/nevertheless, very few succeed in losing weight.
2. Most dieters initially lose a few pounds, but/yet most gain them back again after a few weeks.
Although /Even though most dieters initially lose a few pounds, most gain them back again after a few weeks.
Most dieters initially lose a few pounds; however/nevertheless, most gain them back again after a few weeks.
3. Doctors say these diets don’t work, but/yet many people still try them.
Although/Even though doctors say these diets don’t work, many people still try them.
Doctors say these diets don’t work; however/nevertheless, many people still try them
4. Both jazz and rock are styles of music born in the US.
Jazz, just like/like/similar to rock, is a style of music born in the US.
5. Jazz is not just one style of music; on the contrary, jazz has many styles such as Chicago jazz, Dixieland, ragtime and cool jazz.
6. New Orleans style jazz features marching-band instruments, whereas/while ragtime jazz is played on the piano.
New Orleans style jazz features marching-band instruments; in contrast, ragtime jazz is played on the piano.
7. Present day rock differs from early rock.
Present day rock is different from early rock.
8. Both the US and Great Britain have a democratic form of government.
The US, like/similar to/just like Great Britain, has a democratic form of government.
9. Great Britain has both a monarch and a prime minister, whereas/while the US has only a president.
Great Britain has both a monarch and a prime minister; in contrast, the US has only a president.
10. Human workers and robots can detect problems with machinery.
Human workers can detect problems with machinery, just as robots can.
Human workers can detect problems with machinery; robots can also.
Human workers can detect problems with machinery; robots can too.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Final Journal Presentation

You will present your journal to three small groups of your classmates and turn in a written summary of your answers.
1. Explain each journal entry.
What’s the topic and main idea of the entry?
Why did you choose it/them?
2. Choose ONE that you like the most and answer the following questions.
Why do you like these?
What did you learn?
What, if anything, did you revise or change? Why?
3. Choose ONE that you thought was difficult and answer the following questions.
Why was this one difficult?
What would you like to do differently?
4. Summarize by discussing your effort, organization, thoughtfulness and the appearance of your journal.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Last Journal Entry, due Thursday Nov. 19

D. - Describe: What do you see?
I. - Interpret: What do you think about what you see?
E. -Evaluate - what do you feel?

You have described 2 pictures, then written 2 interpretations, and now you should write 2 evaluations for each interpretation. (That's a total of 8 evaluations). For each interpretation, write two different evaluations. feelings, or judgments about the pictures and the stories. Use your imagination!

Rewrite In-class writing: Due WEDNESDAY

Think about and change any parts of the essay that I suggested were not clear or were confusing.
Add details!! Add at least three sentences to every body paragraph. Highlight these sentences.
Make sure your introduction has at least three sentences. Underline your thesis statement.
Correct word form, grammar and sentence errors.
Submit the first draft and the rewrite in class on Wednesday (typing is preferred but not required).

Friday, November 13, 2009

End of Quarter Schedule

11/16: Discuss proficiency test errors & adjective clauses; Rewrite due WED 11/18
11/17: Finish adjective clauses; QUIZ on adjective clauses
11/18: Begin compare/constrast essay pattern; Journal - Evaluation
11/19: Brainstorm compare/contrast essay topics; study sentence structure on pages 189 - 190 & 194 - 196
11/20: Discuss sample essays 191 - 193 & 196 - 198; FIRST draft, Compare/constrast due MON 11/23
11/23 - 25: Continue work on compare/constrast thesis and grammar; sentence combining; FINAL draft, Compare/contrast due MON 11/30
11/30: Revise & prepare for final writing test
12/1: Final Proficiency Test
12/2: Present journals to class
12/3: Continue journals
12/4: Get grades

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Journal for November 12

Using the same two pictures as you did for your last assignment, write two interpretations of the pictures. What are two possible explanations for the pictures? What do you think?