Tuesday, November 1
MORE CAPITALIZATION PRACTICE
When you refer to other sources of information, you need to use their titles correctly. That requires proper capitalization. Here are some rules and some practice, from the text (LAWS-1, pp 82-83):
When you refer to other sources of information, you need to use their titles correctly. That requires proper capitalization. Here are some rules and some practice, from the text (LAWS-1, pp 82-83):
DESCRIBING A PERSON - "My Tall Nephew"
Download the sentences, and cut them into strips. They put them back into order to make an effective paragraph. When you're done, copy the paragraph onto a sheet of paper, using correct paragraph formatting.
Download the sentences, and cut them into strips. They put them back into order to make an effective paragraph. When you're done, copy the paragraph onto a sheet of paper, using correct paragraph formatting.
Next, look at the questions below, from the textbook (LAWS-2, page 114). Write your answers in your notebook, and compare with another student when you can.
SUPPORTING DETAILS
When you make a statement in your writing--especially a general or subjective one--you should include specific details to support that statement. You can make vague language more effective with such details. Notice the difference between vague and specific descriptions:
When you make a statement in your writing--especially a general or subjective one--you should include specific details to support that statement. You can make vague language more effective with such details. Notice the difference between vague and specific descriptions:
Now, try this exercise (from the textbook, LAWS-2, pages 115-116), to make these statements more specific, by providing details: