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Quiz. Name 1 thing you should not do in a presentation. Name 1 thing you should. Name one way you can control feeling nervous? What is one thing you should say or do over and over?. Writing R eminders. Comp 1’s Greatest Hits. STUCK? Use Pre-Writing Techniques. Free-write Brainstorm
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Quiz • Name 1 thing you should not do in a presentation. • Name 1 thing you should. • Name one way you can control feeling nervous? What is one thing you should say or do over and over?
Writing Reminders Comp 1’s Greatest Hits
STUCK?Use Pre-Writing Techniques Free-write Brainstorm Mind-map cluster
Problem: Disorganized Paragraphs I thought I knew where I was going with this…
Solution: Back to Basics Coherence: Go for the flow. Listen to your language. Use transitions. Unity: One paragraph, one idea; new idea, new paragraph Organization: Build your paragraph to support your topic sentence.
This is not a complete sentence. The sport of cross-country running. Why do I want to be a teacher? This is a question, not a statement. Key Features Main Idea in a Complete Sentence The sport of cross-country running has allowed me to get in better shape, eat healthy, and meet some interesting people. Thesis Statement Being a teacher is a great profession, because it allows me to work with students, other professionals, and be creative. Thesis Statement
Remember: If you write a good thesis statement, you make writing a good paper a lot easier.
Solution- Check that your thesis: Thesis mine! • Is a complete sentence • Powerfully states your main point or claim • Communicates both the limited subject and your attitude • Serves as a roadmap that provides the structure for a focused paper
Read About Thesis Statements In our textbook Look at notes Email Ms. Minnis
Solution: Use the MSWordReferences Tab • Citations and Bibliography pane makes it easy to select style and cite sources correctly! • I also have the River Writer program if you want it! It’s a snap!
General Format References Your essay should include four major sections: Main Body An abstract page and list of references are titled as Abstract and Reference, respectively. Abstract Title page
Title Page Page header: (use Insert Page Header) title flush left + page number flush right. Title: (in the upper half of the page, centered) name (no title or degree) + affiliation (university, etc.)
Abstract Page Page header: do NOT include “Running head:” Abstract: centered, at the top of the page Write a 150- to 250- word summary of your paper in an accurate, concise, and specific manner.
Independent and Dependent Clauses • All sentences have a simple subject, verb and object(ive)=SVO • Ex: Tanya ran to the store. (Subject)(verb) (object) Tanya’s objective was to run to the store. SVO structure is also called an Independent Clause, so what is a dependent clause?
How to Correct Run-Ons and Comma Splices Method 1- Use a period and a capital letter. • Run-on: The computer hummed loudly the sound was annoying. • Comma Splice: The computer hummed loudly, the sound was annoying. Correct.- The computer hummed loudly. The sound was annoying.
Method 2- Use a comma and a joining word (FANBOYS- For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) Hint: the comma comes BEFORE the FANBOYS, and can be called coordinating conjunctions or joining words) • Run-on: Dolphins have killed sharks they never attack humans. • Comma splice: Dolphins have killed sharks, they never attack humans. • Correct- Dolphins have killed sharks, but they never attack humans.
The Comma, The 4 Main Uses • To separate three or more items in a series. Example: The school cafeteria has learned not to serve broccoli, spinach, or Brussels sprouts. Our tasks for the party are blowing up balloons, setting the table, and planning music • To separate introductory material from the rest of the sentence. Example: After taking a hot shower,Vince fell asleep on the sofa. When covered with chocolate syrup, frozen yogurt is not a diet food. • To join two complete thoughts connected by FANBOYS. Example: Lee broke her leg in the accident, and her car was badly damaged. • Using two commas to set apart extra information in the middle of a sentence (parenthetical phrases/ appositives) Example: Mike, who lives in Michigan, loves the Tigers.
Activity Get out your papers, class review