Thursday, December 17, 2009

Grammar Girl #14.125

GG#14.125: “Comparatives versus Superlatives”

This is due the Tuesday we get back.

The intriguing posts and improved writing shows me your hard work, Class. Great job!

To get an A, you need thoughtful writings in the areas below:
Summary
Examples from your writing
Response to a classmate

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Grammar Girl #13.180

GG#13.180: “How to use parallel structure correctly” - December 15

Use examples from your own writing.

Have original, useful, and meaningful responses.

Proofread your own entry.

Do your best.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Grammar Girl #12.153

GG#12.153: “Do you overuse "Of"?”
This was originally due December 01, but now it is due December 08, 2009.

Please use examples from your own writing.

Thanks!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Grammar Girl #11.46

GG#11.46: “Active voice versus Passive Voice”

Write a summary (use your own words).

Write two examples - use sentences from your own writing (either from our class or from another class) that demonstrate the rule or break it (and then you'll fix the sentence).

Also, when you respond to your classmates don't just put you like their post. Make sure to have a meaningful response. Note - if someone already corrected a person, then don't do the same thing. Read a different response and offer a new correction. Also, if you say there is an error, suggest how to fix it.

One last thing - watch your own examples and grammar.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Grammar Girl #10.59

GG#10.59: “Ellipses

Write a summary. Provide 2 examples from your own writing. Comment on a classmate's post. Remember not to repeat other comments and be creative and original.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Grammar Girl #9.141: “Appositives”

Write a summary (use your own words).

Write two examples - this time (and from now on) use sentences from your own writing (either from our class or from another class) that demonstrate the rule or break it (and then you'll fix the sentence).

Of course, also when you respond to your classmates don't just put you like their post. Make sure to have a meaningful response. Note - if someone already corrected a person, then don't do the same thing. Read a different response and offer a new correction. Also, if you say there is an error, suggest how to fix it.

One last thing - watch your own examples and grammar.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Grammar girl #8.55

GG#8.55: “Misplaced Modifiers”

Write a summary (use your own words).

Write two examples - this time (and from now on) use sentences from your own writing (either from our class or from another class) that demonstrate the rule or break it (and then you'll fix the sentence).

Of course, also when you respond to your classmates don't just put you like their post. Make sure to have a meaningful response. Note - if someone already corrected a person, then don't do the same thing. Read a different response and offer a new correction. Also, if you say there is an error, suggest how to fix it.

One last thing - watch your own examples and grammar.

Off you go...

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Grammar Girl #7.92

GG#7.92: “Apostrophes”

3-5 sentence summary (use your own words)
2 examples (use sentences from your writing)
1 response

Have fun!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Grammar Girl #6.42

GG#6.42: “Semicolons"

3-5 sentence summary (use your own words)
2 examples to demonstrate your understanding
1 meaningful response to a classmate (do not write that you liked it or it helped you)

Proofread your response before you post it. This is grammar homework!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Grammar Girl #5.45

Grammar Girl #5.45: “Comma Splice”

Listen on grammar.quickanddirtytips.com, then post here.

3-5 sentence summary
2 original examples
1 response to another student

Be thoughtful, insightful, and creative.
Remember to put your name on the post.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Grammar Girl #4.136

GG#4.136: “Complex-Compound Sentences”

Go to grammar.quickanddirtytips.com, listen to podcast number 136.
Then go to candyanddirt.blogspot.com to write your response.

See me before school, after school, lunch, or nutrition if you are having trouble understanding how to do this assignment or your blogs won't post. I want you to be successful.

Remember to write a 3-5 sentence summary (use your own words), come up with two examples, then respond to at least one classmate.

In addition, always include your name on your post to ensure that you get credit.

Have fun!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Grammar Girl #3.49

Episode number 49: "Run-on Sentences"

Write an inspiring summary, two interesting examples, then respond thoughtfully to another person's post.

Post your assignment before class on Tuesday. Email me with questions or issues.

Reminder: The website where you listen to the podcast is http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Grammar Girl #2.30

"Sentence Fragments"

Listen to the podcast, post your write up, and have fun with grammar!

Remember to 1 - write your name on your post, 2 - spell check your post before you publish it, and 3 - post before class on the day it is due.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Grammar Girl 1.103

Post your 3-5 sentence summary, 2 original examples, and 1 meaningful response here.

Be sure to put your name in the post as well. If you forget, you can post a second entry with your name.

Also, spell check, use proper English, and be polite.

Listen to podcast 103 "Subject-Verb Agreement" at www.grammar.quickanddirtytips.com.

Friday, May 1, 2009

GG#8.choose your own

Choose your own Grammar Girl (again), summarize it, come up with examples, and then respond to another classmate's post.

Due before class on Thursday, 5.28.09

1- A 3-5 sentence summary of the podcast.
2-Two original examples that demonstrate your understanding (and/or relate).
3-Respond to 1 other classmate's post.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

GG#7.choose your own

Choose any of the Grammar Girl podcasts to summarize, come up with examples for, and then still respond to another person's post.

Due before class on Thursday, 5.11.09

1- A 3-5 sentence summary of the podcast.
2-Two original examples that demonstrate your understanding (and/or relate).
3-Respond to 1 other classmate's post.

GG#6.146

"Irony"

Due before class on Wednesday, 4.29.09

1- A 3-5 sentence summary of the podcast.
2-Two original examples that demonstrate your understanding (and/or relate).
3-Respond to 1 other classmate's post.

GG#5.125

"Comparatives vs. Superlatives"

Due before class on 4.15.09

1- A 3-5 sentence summary of the podcast.
2-Two original examples that demonstrate your understanding (and/or relate).
3-Respond to 1 other classmate's post.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

GG#4.102

Grammar Girl # 102 "Citing Podcasts and Websites"

Due before class on Wednesday, 3.25.09

1- A 3-5 sentence summary of the podcast.
2-Two original examples that demonstrate your understanding (and/or relate).
3-Respond to 1 other classmate's post.

GG#3.110

"When to Leave out That"

Due before class on Wednesday, 3.11.09

1- A 3-5 sentence summary of the podcast.
2-Two original examples that demonstrate your understanding (and/or relate).
3-Respond to 1 other classmate's post.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

GG#2.111

"Everybody: Singular or Plural"

Due before class on Wednesday, 2.25.09

1- A 3-5 sentence summary of the podcast.
2-Two original examples that demonstrate your understanding (and/or relate).
3-Respond to 1 other classmate's post.

GG#1

"Does Grammar Really Matter?" Post your response here. Due in class 2.11.09

1- A 3-5 sentence summary of the podcast.
2-Two original examples that demonstrate your understanding (and/or relate).
3-Respond to 1 other classmate's post.