ENGLISH 8

ENGLISH 8

Thurs., Nov. 3, 2011

• Completed Spell test and exercises Unit 7.
• Corrected yesterday’s grammar test.

• Examples of IOA essay to look over. Following structure still important. For every CD (detail, example), write two CMs (comments, or commentary.) No longer use “this shows” unless it fits with what you’re saying. For most, it does not anymore.   Need to show a connection to you, for each each point.  Generalities and vagueness not effective, especially in a personal essay like this one.

If you are writing about your parents and their influence, for example,
Instead of: “They are always there for me,” try this:
My father will leave his home office and help me with my homework even though he often has hours of work ahead of him.” (cd1) (Then comment): He is always there for me, making what I do seem important. (cm1) That gives me security to believe in what I am doing, too. (cm2)

Pay attention to transitions between paragraphs.

Handout to use transition phrases and words.
HW: Fri:  RD IOA essay. Make sure you do it and do it well so you can get a peer edit.