Helpful Hints for 1301

Incase you need those articles

Ms. May — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:57:35 +0000

I have a pdf here you can reference. Not all of the scans are perfect, but they should work.

Homework, Due Monday, October 31

Ms. May — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:41:56 +0000

Please read and answer the questions (up to but not including the Vocabulary Section) for “A Peaceful Woman Explains Why She Carries a Gun” on 357-361 of your PCW.

Answers do not have to be in complete sentences. Just answer the question.

And be prepared for some in-depth conversation.

Homework for October 26

Ms. May — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:57:42 +0000

Please read: PCW 321-339. Take notes, there could be a quiz.

Also, decide on a prompt from essay 4 and come to class with a working thesis in mind.

Answer Keys for Grammar Practice

Ms. May — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:49:32 +0000

Here are the keys for the grammar practice.

Irregular Verbs here.

Mixed Errors here.

Homonyms here.

Essay 4: Process

Ms. May — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:06:58 +0000

For Essay 4, due October 31, please choose one of the following:

Explain how a certain ritual or ceremony is conducted in your religion. Make sure someone of another faith could understand the process, and include a thesis statement that explains why the ritual is important.

Think of a process you believe should be modified or discontinued. Formulate a thesis that presents your negative feelings, and then explain the process so that you mae your objections clear to the readers.

Write an essay explaining a process you experienced but would not recommend to others — for example, getting a tatoo or a piercing.

Give instructions for participating in a potentially dangerous but worthwhile physical process — for example, rock climbing or white-water rafting. Be sure to include all necessary cautions.

Reading for October 24

Ms. May — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:23:07 +0000

Getting Coffee is Hard to Do — 287-290

Get it Right: Privitize Executions — 299-303

Peer Critique Notes

Ms. May — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:18 +0000

Please read these notes before coming to class next time.

Click here for a copy of the notes.

Perfecting an Essay (The Extra Information You Need to Revise a Paragraph

Ms. May — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:39:23 +0000

Click here for a copy of the powerpoint about revising your essays to make them “perfect” (or nearly perfect!)

Homework: Due September 28

Ms. May — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:35:15 +0000

Read and Take Notes: PCW 199-213

Read Critically: PCW 236-239, 258-260

Scan: AWR Tab S 91-120

Essay 2: Description

Ms. May — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:36:33 +0000

Due September 21

Choose one of the following essay topics. You must write 500-600 words. Follow all standard writing requirements.

Select an object you are familiar with, and write an objective description of it. Include a diagram or picture.
Describe your neighborhood to a visitor who knows nothing about it. Include as much specific detail as you can.