May 19, 2010 Sentence Fluency Day 2

1. May 19, 2010 Sentence Fluency Day 2 • Why is it important to use a variety of sentence structures in one’s writing? • Is there any notable repetition of sentences in this passage? If so, where? • The first sentence in paragraphs 2, 3, 4, and 5 all begin in similar ways. • Change each of those sentences to add variety. • For example in paragraph 5: “The basic building block for Berg’s gravity-defying card structures is the cell.” • Have a partner evaluate the effect of your changes on the sentence fluency of the essay. • Your partner should write in your notebook!

2. Today we will: • Assess ability to identify the most effective revision based on style. • Work in cooperative groups to prepare a portion of Act 2. • Each group will summarize, identify and describe important characters, translate an important speech, and perform their assigned portion of Act 2.

3. People who have difficulty falling asleep may benefit from a regular sleep schedule. Revise to an informal style. • People who have trouble falling asleep should go to bed at the same time every night. • When people have trouble falling asleep, they should go to bed at an established time every night. • Establishing a regular sleep schedule will help those who have trouble falling asleep. • Those who have difficulty falling asleep may want to try going to bed at the same time every night.

4. The most popular movies among teenagers are those with action, heroic characters, and energetic music. Revise for a younger audience. • Movies that teenagers like best have plenty of action, heroes, and exciting music. • Action scenes, heroic characters, and rousing music are in movies that appeal to teenagers. • Movies that contain action, heroes, and energetic music are the ones that are most popular with teenagers. • The types of movies that teenagers prefer most are those with sufficient action, heroic characters, and lively music.

5. Homework Make sure your group knows what to do for your project!