Reflection - Test #2 - Jan. 9

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #2.  Were you prepared for it?  If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation?  If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test? In addition, discuss your thoughts of today's activities.

Reflection – Writing the Controlling Idea/Organizing and Developing Support - Jan. 8

Visit this URL: http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter2-10.cfm

Now that you are well familiar with a controlling idea/organizing and developing support, discuss a topic sentence that would be good to explore for the Holidays.

Example: Yesterday, I had an unusual Christmas experience at the Field House.

Please note that the above topic sentence enables the audience to inquire what kind of experience you've had and why it was unusual.

In addition, see the rubric below as you compose your essays. Ensure that you meet the criteria listed for composing, style, sentence formation, usage, and mechanics.

Click on the image above to get a clearer picture of the rubric.

Finally, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.

Reflection - Test #1 - Jan. 7

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #1.  Were you prepared for it?  If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation?  If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test? In addition, discuss your thoughts of today's activities.

Reflection - Common Mistakes & Tricky Choices - Jan. 6

Visit this URL: http://englishplus.com/grammar/mistcont.htm to review some common mistakes in standard English. Sometimes we misuse words or phrases, but with more review and practice, we can learn to correct this. Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not?

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.

Reflection - Run-On Sentences - Jan. 3

Visit this URL:  http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000011.htm Why should we avoid run-on sentences?  

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.

Reflection - Common Mistakes in Writing - Jan. 2

Visit this URL:  http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation.  Did you find this resource to be useful?  Why or why not?

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.

Happy Birthday to our January Celebrants!

Krystal - Jan. 5
Alexis - Jan. 23