e n g l 150 27 2010 jane griffith
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Informative Writing
Week 6, Part 1
Today
1. Peer edit preparation2. Peer edit/grading criteria for
informative essay3. Writing Process
1. Introductions2. Formatting
4. Quizzes back
Word-of-the-day
Canon:“any comprehensive list of books within a field.”
Example:The literary canon includes Shakespeare,
Milton, and Donne.
Grammar-rama: Hyphens
Hyphens and dashes
Hyphens and Dashes
Hyphens: short (one click on the keyboard)
Dashes: two hyphens on the keyboard
Hyphens
(qtd in St Martin’s Handbook 5):Hyphens show up every time you listen to
hip-hop, wear a t-shirt, make a left-hand turn, eat a Tex-Mex meal, get one-on-one tutoring, or worry about a long-term relationship.
Hyphens
Used with compound words Used with prefixes
Hyphens: Compound Words
We need to check in at the check-in desk.
Hyphens: Compound Words
Compound Adjectives: A twentieth-century sculpture was in the
museum. I like the twentieth century and its
sculptures. The well-deserved award required
applause. The award was well deserved that evening.
Hyphens: Prefixes
Prefix examples: anti, re, mis, non, un, ex
Hyphens: Prefixes
Don’t put hyphens in the middle of a prefix and a root EXCEPT With capitalized words
anti-Harper, non-Muslim, un-American With time
pre-1983, post-2001 With compounds
post-evacuation policy For clarity
Re-sign or resign? Coop term? Recover? Antiinflammatory?
Dashes
Emphasize explanatory material Emphasize material at the end of a sentence Mark a change in tone
She enjoys funemployment—her new perspective on the unfortunate effects of the recession.
The woodcarver never had an accident—unless you count the time he fell off his stool.
The contestant’s dancing was a mess—but a beautiful mess.
Peer Edit Preparation
What to look for?
Peer Edit Preparation
“what I remember the most” “the main idea I’m getting from this
paper” A balance between “Perfect! Wouldn’t
change a thing!” and scrawled comments on every point.
Receiving Feedback
Strike a balance between overly bendable and defensive
Bring questions
Essay Reminders: Formatting Catchy title Formatting—stick to the sheet Double-spaced Left-hand corner Second-page (and on) header
Essay Reminders: Structure
Introduction and Conclusion Three (or four) Main Points Thesis Topic Sentences Transitions Method is clear—does not flip among
methods Narrow topic Sticks to guidelines in class about each
method
Essay Reminders: Content
Balance of Ideas and Details (mostly details)
No repetition of obvious details Interesting and engaging Creative No research Your own words
Essay Reminders: Sentence-Level Agreement Complete sentences Punctuation No comma splices Concrete language No clichés Formal language
Peer Edit
Read through peer’s paper Write detailed notes on both the paper
AND the marking sheet Save time to return your paper to your
peer and discuss comments
Upper left corner
Your NameInstructor’s NameClass NameDate
Catchy Title
Upper Right Corner
Smith 2
First sentence . . .. .
Formatting
Your title Paragraph gaps
Grading Standards
Introduction
Attention-grabber Thesis statement
Attention-Grabber
Significance of your subject Well-phrased quotation Startling statement Ask a question Begin with a generalization (be careful!) Challenge a common opinion Begin with a definition Describe an interesting
incident/anecdote
Conclusion
Not just a throw-away paragraph Tie back to the attention grabber in the
introduction Restate topic sentences Remind the reader why this paper is great Name the stakes—what would happen if this
information was not followed by the reader? What would happen?
Define success Define who the reader is Explain what the reader can learn after the paper
Article Response
Choice of several articles Quiz: not just summary—your critical
response Critical analysis: introduction next class
Grammar Quiz 2
5. We travelled through the backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat. Our best vacation by far.
A. We travelled through the backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat. Our best vacation by far.
B. We travelled through the backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat, our best vacation by far.
C. Our best vacation by far travelling through the backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat.
Grammar Quiz 2
And Mr. Obama vowed to treat taxpayer’s money with respect.
A. And Mr. Obama vowed to treat taxpayer’s money with respect.
B. And Mr. Obama vowed to treat taxpayers’ money with respect.
C. Mr. Obama vowed to treat taxpayer’s money with respect.
Grammar Quiz 2
As the company unveiled its brand name for the first time, along with a fuchsia logo.
A. As the company unveiled its brand name for the first time, along with a fuchsia logo.
B. As the company unveiled its brand name for the first time along with a fuchsia logo.
C. The company unveiled its brand name for the first time, along with a fuchsia logo.
Grammar Quiz 2
If a student needs a computer, they should head to the Ewing building.
A. If a student needs a computer, they should head to the Ewing building.
B. If students need a computer, he/she should head to the Ewing building.
C. If students need computers, they should head to the Ewing building.
Grammar Quiz 2
The study shows improvement, however, thanks to new technology.
A. The study shows improvement, however, thanks to new technology.
B. The study shows improvement; however, thanks to new technology.
C. The study shows improvement. However, thanks to new technology.