Class Work
1. Commas, commas, commas . . . it is time to use them correctly.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm
Take notes!
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm
#80, 81, 82 ,83
HOMEWORK: Complete the comma exercises in MyCompLab.
2. First lines . . .
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/intros.htm
Sample first lines . . . what do you think?
1.
Title:
Join the Flock
First line:
A year ago, I had no idea what a PLN was.
2.
Title:
Seeking a Drinking Age Debate: Perspectives from an Amethyst Initiative
Signatory About Moving the Dialog Forward
First line:
As an enthusiastic signatory to the Amethyst Initiative, a joint
statement issued by college and university presidents and chancellors urging
public debate on the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, I am pleased to say the
discussion is certainly underway.
3.
Title: Yes, People Still Read, but Now It’s
Social
First line: “THE POINT of books is to
combat loneliness, David Foster Wallace observes near the beginning of “Although
of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself,” David Lipsky’s recently published,
book-length interview with him.
4.
Title: Terror on YouTube: the Internet’s Most
popular Sites Are Becoming Tools for Terrorist Recruitment
First line: Since its creation, the Internet
has been viewed as a symbol of democracy and free speech, a tool for
communicating, networking, and learning.
3. One more time: Claims, reasons, evidence - Create a chart in class.
HOMEWORK: Write the introduction to your essay. (Hot Topics) Post in MyCompLab. (25 pts. )
