2. 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.
3. Grammar Challenge
Directions: 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 . . . .
8. 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.
9. Activity 4, p. 435
Do as many questions you can in the next few
minutes.
1. , but
2. , and
3. , for
4. , so
5. , but
10. 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 babysitter
2. . . , and he put gas in the tank.
. . ., but the rain came that night.
11. 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.
12. 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. . .
13. Activity 6, p. 437
Do 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 . . .
14. Activity 7, p. 438
Do 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, . . . .
15. 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.
16. Activity 9, p. 440
Do as many questions you can in the next few
minutes.
1. When / After
2. Although/ Even though
3. because
4. After
5. Unless / Although / Even though
17. Grammar Homework
Complete the rest of the activities on your own
time. The answer key will be online by the
weekend.
19. 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.
20. 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
21. 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.
