Friday's Questions

Remember that today is workshop day.  Do not report to ATB.  You are free to work where/when you choose today, as long as you have everything completed by 2:00 on Monday.  If this is your first time visiting this site, it would be a good idea to start at the beginning and work your way back.  It will be good review!  If you haven't already realized, it is impossible to cover everything in our 50 minutes of class.  That is why it is extremely important for you to be reading your text book and checking here for additional information.  I have posted links to websites and some of the notes from class that are important for you to remember.

The exercises from the chapters in your book will be very useful in helping you understand and put into practice what you are learning/reviewing.  You may also benefit from some one on one help in the Writing Center.  If you are confused or unhappy with the results you've been getting, try something different!

I also want to emphasize the importance of reading.  Reading ANYTHING will help your writing!  If you have not been reading your textbook, get busy.

On to the questions for your assignment.  There are five questions that are worth six points each (for a total of 30 points).  This will require you to read through past posts and probably click on some links for further reading to locate the answers. 

1. What are the four basic groups to which parts of speech belong, and what are the eight parts of speech?
2. What are seven easy steps to becoming a comma superhero? The next question is related to this one, so read on.
3. Write one sentence as an example for each of the steps mentioned above (for a total of seven sentences).  When you find the answers for number two, use the examples given to you as a models for the sentences you write.  Sometimes the best way to gain an understanding of something is to model it.  Example: If I wanted to model the sentence Jennifer wants to go to the store after school, but she has no money. I would keep the same structure, but maybe change the nouns and verbs.  The result could be: Dustyn wants to go to Barley's after school, but he has to work.  Make sense?
4. What is a phrase AND what are the nine types of phrases?
5. Tell me the three patterns in writing that use coordinating conjunctions AND write on sentence for each.  Again, use the examples given as models for your own sentences.

If you have any questions, let me know.  I have tested loading this site and everything I link to on multiple computers at various locations (two different computers at home, five different computers at the main campus and at WestPark, and my husband's computer at his office), so I'm not likely to believe any excuses that you couldn't get it to work.  I have been directing you to come here for months, and will offer NO extensions on this assignment for technical difficulties.

Remember that your definition piece is due Monday, along with your free write from Wednesday's class.  FYI, yesterday I was notified that a faculty member from the English department will be observing class on Monday.  I get an observation once a semester, so this is no cause for alarm or anything I'm worried about.  I just wanted you to know.

Have a wonderful weekend!  It's supposed to be warm and sunny!