Tuesday, October 4
CONTINUE and REVIEW: Action vs. Non-Action HAVE
Here is a short review from the text (LAWS-1, page 119)
Here is a short review from the text (LAWS-1, page 119)
Here are the rules for using have.
Now, edit this paragraph for errors in the usage of action vs. non-action verbs in the present:
Assignment #2-A: Write a paragraph about the job you see in the picture.
Start writing the first draft of the next assignment (CLICK HERE for Assignment #2-A).
Here is a collection of photographs. (You will be assigned one to write about.) You cannot choose. However, after you have an assigned photo, you may trade with another student.
Start writing the first draft of the next assignment (CLICK HERE for Assignment #2-A).
Here is a collection of photographs. (You will be assigned one to write about.) You cannot choose. However, after you have an assigned photo, you may trade with another student.
Then start to write your first draft, by using the following guidelines:
Vocabulary for Jobs
It's important to know the customary terms for various occupations. In the textbook, LAWS-1, we've seen many of these terms. In this exercise (LAWS-1, page 123) we match the term with the responsibilities usually associated with it. You can find these words in the text book (Chapter 6), or you can refer to a dictionary. (Click on the picture to see the exercise.)
It's important to know the customary terms for various occupations. In the textbook, LAWS-1, we've seen many of these terms. In this exercise (LAWS-1, page 123) we match the term with the responsibilities usually associated with it. You can find these words in the text book (Chapter 6), or you can refer to a dictionary. (Click on the picture to see the exercise.)
Continue with the Draft of Assignment #2-A
One way of getting ideas is through this pre-writing process. Before you start to write, choose a picture about which you have a strong feeling. That feeling can become your main idea.
One way of getting ideas is through this pre-writing process. Before you start to write, choose a picture about which you have a strong feeling. That feeling can become your main idea.
Would you like to choose a different photo? Click here for some more options.
Next, take some time to discover the vocabulary you want to write about the picture. Go back to the exercises we did early, and do the same thing for this new picture. Fill out a new vocabulary chart.
Re-vise Your Draft
When you're ready, work with another student, or with the tutor, to get feedback on re-writing your draft.
When you're ready, work with another student, or with the tutor, to get feedback on re-writing your draft.