Brad Johnson Eng 81, 19th class

 

WEEKEND HW:  For Monday, bring a full page, type-written paper on “activism” or “volunteerism”. You need to have 4 copies, 1 paragraph, a title, one topic sentence, good support. This paper should be typed, double-spaced.

 

Your rough draft paper will be presented in a workshop on Monday.

 

The following is a repeat from the homework sheet of Week 5:

“Remember all of the stages we went through on writing this first paper? Do the same with this next paper. Start with pre-writing strategies, the ones you feel give you the most ideas and help. These will help you write a rough draft. You already have four free writing prompts to choose from. Stage 1 is playful, inventive, so don’t edit or restrain yourself. Go where your pen and imagination lead you. Choose a favorite free writing paper and turn it into a more formal rough draft. Come in with that rough draft, Stage II, to share with partners on Monday. Bring four, typed copies to class (one page, 280 words).

 

Remember to narrow down your topic:

Example: ‘Human Rights Abuses” This title/topic is too big. The narrowed focus could be where human rights are the worst. You could also choose one human right

 

(The Class went to the computer center for the reminder of the class. Note:  When printing the material you want, push print once.  Don’t keep pushing print.) (Brad also checked homework.)

 

Come on Monday with a rough draft. Class will do workshop on Monday.

 

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PAPER:

1.    Title: only important words should be in uppercase: Example: “Reaching the Poor of Afghanistan”

2.    Clear, concise topic sentence]

3.    Supportive ideas

4.    Typed

5.    Doubled-spaced

6.    Four copies

7.    Start sentences in a variety of ways. Example: “Remarkably, the meeting went well.” Wondering if he was heard, Joe repeated his beliefs.” “Discovered in France in 1892, this unique plant has flourished well in tropical climates.” Refer back to Chapter 21 for more help—Thursday’s class. Note: when using a phrase to introduce a sentence, separate that phrase from the rest of the sentence.  Refer back to the sentences used as examples: “Wondering if he was heard, (note the use of the comma before the sentence continues) Joe repeated his beliefs.”

8.    Have a clear, concise, concluding sentence.

 

ENJOY THE WEEKEND. DO WELL ON YOUR PAPER. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING YOUR VIEWS!!!