Unit 6, Homework 1--Due: 5/1

For this homework, please do P. 106 and 113.

Midterm

The midterm will be on 4/22. There will be questions on general information in the book, writing titles, writing topic sentences, writing concluding sentences, and error correction. You also need to write one paragraph on the following topic:

• Describe a time where you felt an extreme emotion. This could be when you felt very happy, very sad, very frightened, etc. (P.7 has a good example paragraph.)

I recommend studying the book and practice writing the paragraph at home. Let me know if you have any question. 

Unit 4, Homework 3-- Due: 4/15

Please re-write your paragraph from last class. Remember to proofread and edit this paragraph. Please bring your rough draft, peer edit sheet, and final draft to Monday's class. 

Unit 4, Homework 2_Due: 4/11

Choose one of the topics from P.69 and write a paragraph on that topic. Below are some tips to help you:

• Use correct format, 12 point font, double spaced, with a title and indents. 
• Use a topic sentence that is neither to general nor too specific. 
• Use good supporting sentences that are organized in a logical way. 
• Use a concluding sentence that restates, suggests, gives an opinion, or predicts. 

Also, check your paragraph for the following grammar points:

Capitalization—All appropriate letters are capitalized. P.228

Conjunctions—All conjunctions are used appropriately.

Fragments—All subjects in clauses or sentences have a verb. P.23

Indent—The paragraph is indented. P.10

Missing Words—There are no missing words in the text.

Person Agreement—The writer uses a consistent person and rarely changes.

Plurals—Student uses singular or plural form for count and non-count nouns.

Pronouns—All pronouns are clearly understood and not overused.

Punctuation—Every sentence has correct punctuation (periods, commas, etc.).

S-V Agreement—All verbs match their subjects. P.37

Unnecessary Words—All words are necessary and contribute to the understand of the text.

Verb Agreement—The writer uses a main verb tense consistently.

Verb Form—The correct verb form is used.

Word Choice—The correct word is used.

Word Form—The correct form of the word is used.

Unit 4, Homework 1-- Due: 4/8

For this homework, please do P. 71-73.