ESL 51: Hmwk due WED 6/1

Start working on your big summary response project. See the prompts given in class for your summary/response essay and choose 1.

Then:

Convert your article summary into a lead/introductory paragraph and add on a transition and a thesis. Consider ideas discussed in class today!

Write THREE/FOUR topic sentences to support your thesis. Think about how you will develop those topic sentences.

Your introduction and topic sentences will be due TOMORROW!

Continue to work on the Focus on Language exercises for parallelism and gerunds!

1984 WR due WED 6/1

1. Finish your summary of Ch. 1 in OMAM. Here is the one we completed today in class.

Chapter One in “Of Mice and Men” introduces the book’s two main characters, Lennie and George, who are on their way to a ranch in search of work during the Great Depression. As they walk through the woods, they discuss past events and the dream that they share to one day own a farm together. As they interact, It becomes clear that their dream and lives are complicated by Lennie’s mental retardation, which often interferes with their ability to stay employed. They had to flee from their most recent job in Weed because Lennie touched a girl’s dress, and people did not understand his behavior was innocent. As Lennie’s caretaker, it is difficult for George to keep him out of trouble long enough for them to save money and pursue their dream of purchasing their own land. However, both characters are interdependent on each other: George for Lennie’s company and Lennie because he cannot take care of himself. The chapter concludes with them falling asleep outside the town where they will apply for a job tomorrow.

2. Write your second and final draft of your paragraph entitled: A Person Who Has Made a Difference. Staple the final draft on top of the first draft before you submit both for a grade tomorrow.

1984 Hmwk for TU 5/31

1 - Quiz on the active and passive voice Sections 10-1 to 10-4
Note: The format of the quiz will be similar to FEG Ex. 7 on pg. 281
You might want to memorize the intransitive verbs on pg. 280 - these can never be passive!

2 - Read Ch. 1 in OMAM - Brief quiz on Tuesday

3 - Print out and complete the following worksheet: http://ecademy.agnesscott.edu/~jturner/paragraphwriting.pdf

ESL 51: Hmwk due TU 5/31

1. Continue to revise and edit your practice essay. A hard copy is due to me on Tuesday 5/31. Note: You can print it BEFORE class on Tuesday in the writing center. Come early to print it if needed.

2. Continue to work on the Focus on Language exercises for parallelism and gerunds!

We will be writing a summary-response next week, and you will need to use one of the summaries created this week as an introduction to your writing (as we discussed in class on Thursday.)
No class on Monday - Memorial Day. See you Tuesday at 5:30pm!

1984 Hmwk for FRI 5/27

1 - AW pg. 21-22: Steps 1-3 (do listing, simple outline, and rough draft) Submit all tomorrow in the beginning of class. Staple together BEFORE class. Remember proper formatting for rough draft (see p.3 in AW)

2 - FEG p. 276-7: Read 10-1 and 10-2 and do Ex 1.

If you don't have these books, get copies of Ch. 1 in AW and Ch. 10 in FEG. This is YOUR responsibility.

See you tomorrow!

ESL 51: Hmwk due TH 5/26

READ THE COMMENTS ON THE PRACTICE ESSAYS RETURNED TO YOU TONIGHT IN CLASS.

START THE REVISION PROCESS NOW AND HAVE QUESTIONS READY TO ASK ME IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND CERTAIN FEEDBACK.

BRING THE PRACTICE ESSAY I MARKED INTO CLASS TOMORROW FOR CONFERENCING.

A second draft of this essay is due on TUESDAY AT THE START OF CLASS. Print and staple your essay before class. Late papers will not be accepted. Do NOT email your paper to me. Print it before class.

Continue the Focus on Language exercises as well

1984 Summer Day One

Homework due TH 5/26
1 - Complete Practice 1 exercises on pgs. 8-9 in AW book.
2 - Follow the directions in Try It Out! (p. 9) to write a paragraph introducing a classmate.
3 - Read about/complete the Verb Tenses Chart handout

Purchase all books and materials needed for this class and be on time tomorrow.

Welcome to 1984! Let the games begin!

ESL 51 Homework – due WED 5/25

1. Write a summary of "Neat People vs. Sloppy People."
2. Make sure you have read our three articles for the Reading Report. They are Britt, Gallagher, and Koncius.
3. Also on Wednesday, we will work on the second draft of our practice essay turned in yesterday. It is very important to bring your PRACTICE ESSAY in electronic form. Bring a flash drive if you can.
4. Read in your packet about Paraphrasing on pages 23-24.
5. Continue to work with Focus on Language links.

ESL 51 Hmwk due TU 5/24

1. Finish the summary of "How Do I Love Thee?" You can write it neatly or type. Be sure to double space or skip lines. ** Study the guidelines for writing a summary that are posted in Documents.

2. Be sure you have read "Neat People vs. Sloppy People" carefully.

3. Read the next two articles quickly. The first is "The Messy are in Denial" (p. 76 in At A Glance) and the Washington Post article linked here.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/paper-file-this-story-under-getting-organized/2011/02/01/ABng7UH_print.html

4. Continue to work with the Focus on Language links.

ESL 51 Homework due Mon 5/23

1 - Read two articles in At a Glance: How Do I Love Thee (p. 31) and Neat People vs. Sloppy People (p. 73). Write a main idea sentence for each using 1 of the three formats.
2 - Finish reading in your Bedford pgs. 19-26
3 - Type up and follow proper formatting for your first draft of your practice essay responding to one marriage prompt.

ESL 51: Day Three Homework

1. Write the introduction, thesis and 2 topic sentences for your 2 body paragraphs for the practice essay prompt you choose about marriage (from handout given in class).

2. Complete the worksheet with three examples of introduction types (also given in class)

Note: Copies of these documents can be found on Blackboard.

See you tomorrow at 5:30pm. Don't be late!

ESL 51 Homework: Day Two

1. In At a Glance read "Romantic Love" begining on page 34 and "Why Marriages Fail" beginning on page 38. Just read quickly; we'll discuss in class.

2. In Bedford, read pages 67 to 75 about types of development in essays. We'll have a quiz on your notes and on these pages tomorrow.

ESL 51: Day One Homework

Homework assignment:

#1 Write an 8-10 sentence paragraph about three things from your wallet, purse, car, etc. and how they represent your personality.
In your paragraph, be sure to explain how these 3 things define/reflect on who you are. Use proper paragraph formatting, double space and hand-write your paper on college-ruled paper.

#2 Read Bedford pages 62 to 67 and At A Glance pages 1 - 4.

Also buy your books and remember that class starts at 5:30pm tomorrow in the Writing Center. See you tomorrow.

I will miss you 1984 - Good luck! Stay in touch.

ATTN: 1753C Saturday 5/7 Schedule

Reminder - be there for conferences at 9am. Bring a camera if you want!