5. Articles Articles are a type of adjective that appear before nouns: the (definite) a, an (indefinite) Ex: Please give me the book. (Which book? That specific book over there.) Ex: Please give me a book. (Which book? Any book, I don’t care!)
6. Pronouns Pronouns take the place of a noun to avoid repetition and/or add variety: Ex: Sally likes to ride Sally’s bicycle. Sally likes to ride her bicycle. She likes to ride her bicycle. However, careless use can cause confusion. Ex: Sally likes to ride Shari’s bicycle. She likes to ride her bicycle.
7. Prepositions Prepositions are words that specify position, direction, or time: She looked around the room. I hid behind the door. He slept during class. She walked toward the door.
8. Conjunctions Conjunctions are joining words: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet They help form compound subjects and verbs: Amir and Jack ran and jumped. They help join independent clauses: Amir wrote the paper, and Jack presented it.
10. Challenge Make a sentence that contains all 9 parts of speech and is grammatically correct. noun verb adjective adverb article pronoun preposition conjunction interjection
11. Example Wow! That old woman sings sweetly and Int. adj. adj. noun verb adv. art. dances frenetically around the room. v. adv. prep. art. noun.
13. What was Your Writing Process? Pre-writing? What kind? brainstorming/lists? outline? webbing/ diagraming? other? How many drafts? What is the difference between revising, editing, and proofreading?
14. The Writing Process Pre-write to explore and define your topic: brainstorm and select your topic write a topic sentence brainstorm and select your supporting ideas Write a rough draft Revise to improve unity, support, and coherence Edit for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage Proofread for typing or handwriting errors
15. Review of Paragraph Structure Start with a topic sentence that clearly defines the main point of your paragraph; Give three reasons to support your point; Provide specific details or examples for each reason Use transition signals to show the relationship between ideas
16. Topic Sentences should be the first sentence in the paragraph contain the main point of a paragraph give focus to the paragraph are a promise to the reader about what the paragraph will be about
17. Effective Topic Sentences should state one main idea or opinion that could be supported with specific evidence Ex: I hate my Ford Escort.
18. Effective Topic Sentences have two main parts the limited topic the writer’s attitude about the topic Ex: I hate my Ford Escort. Ex: My girlfriendis very aggressive. Ex: Votingshould be required by law in Canada.
19. Topic Sentences should not “announce” the topic Ex: I want to talk about my Ford Escort.
22. Activity, p. 58 I had several inconvenient experiences in Keg Yaletown. I didn’t enjoy going to the restaurant for several reasons. There are a few reasons for switching my telephone company to another one. I am dissatisified with my current phone service. My phone service is terrible.
23. I didn’t enjoy the movie that I saw yesterday. People shouldn’t spend money to watch this film. This film is a waste of money. The movie was very poorly made. The movie was of a poor quality.
24. Prewriting – Class Practice General Topic: Going back to school as an adult Let’s brainstorm some points about this topic can be difficult is exciting * 2 is draining makes you feel young is more difficult is expensive is challenging * 4 helps you grow is a social experience * 2
25. Prewriting – Class Practice Let’s pick the point we are going to focus on Going back to school as an adult is challenging. It is challenging going back to school as an adult. Write a topic sentence that states this point and our attitude about it
26. Prewriting – Class Practice Let’s brainstorm some reasons to support our topic Topic Sentence: Going back to school as an adult is challenging. Reason 1: memory not as good remembering lessons difficult forget new vocabulary Reason 2: managing time/other committments -family activitiies -job -fitness -volunteer position
27. Prewriting – Class Practice Let’s select the three strongest reasons and brainstorm some specific details and/or examples for each
28. Homework Topic: your proudest accomplishment Pre-write to come up with an outline/plan that includes topic sentence 3 supporting reasons specific details and examples Do NOT write a paragraph. Due next class.
