Thursday, October 25, 2012--3 pm

Hello,
I apologize, again, for having to cancel class yesterday. Your final draft of the One Amazing Thing character paragraph can be handed in on Monday.

Below is the open book quiz that you were to be given yesterday. Please print it out and complete it and bring to class on Monday.

Have a wonderful and safe weekend.

Name_______________________________________________English 10, Section______

GRAMMAR QUIZ #7

I.  Shifts in Verb Tense

Directions: Cross out the one verb in each item that is not the same tense as the others. Then write the correct form of that verb on the line provided.

EXAMPLE:

___________________The mossy green log lay in the shallow water.  When it began to move, I realize that it was an alligator.

1.     _________________Every time my mother feels like snacking, she brushes her teeth and the hunger disappeared.

2.     _________________I came home early because I felt sick; then I discover I was locked out of my house.

3.     _________________The children love going to the school library because they can take out any book they wanted, even if they can’t read it yet.

4.     _________________After the coach yells at him, Gary thought all night about quitting the team, but then he decided to give himself one more chance.

II.  Shifts in Voice

Directions: Circle the letter of the sentence that is written in active voice…A or B.

	Which sentence is written in active voice?
A.	The dog bit the boy.
B.	The boy was bitten by the dog.
	Which sentence is written in active voice?
A.	Janice will present her research at the conference.
B.	Research will be presented by the conference.
	Which sentence is written in active voice?
A.	The brakes were slammed on by her as the car sped downhill.
B.	She slammed on the brakes as the car sped downhill
	Which sentence is written in active voice?
A.	On Monday, a secret about Eddie was learned.
B.	We learned a secret about Eddie on Monday.
	Which sentence is written in active voice?
A.	Paige was annoyed by Mark’s violent outbursts.
B.	Mark annoyed Paige with his violent outbursts.
	Which sentence is written in active voice?
A.	Action on the bill is being considered by the committee.
B.	The committee is considering action on the bill.
	Which sentence is written in active voice?
A.	The book is being read by most of the class.
B.	Most of the class is reading the book.
	Which sentence is written in active voice?
A.	The researchers will publish their results in the next issue of the journal.
B.	Results will be published in the next issue of the journal.

III.  Mixed Sentences

Directions:  Rewrite each sentence so that it is a lot clearer and there is no confusion between sentence parts.

1.     The reason he likes geology is because the concepts of time are very broad.

2.     He failed geology for the reason that he did not study very much.

IV.  Getting to Know Your Way Around the Between Worlds text.

1.     Your text is divided into three main parts. What are they?

2.     On what page would you start reading about how to write a paragraph?

3.     On what page would you find out how to draft a thesis statement?

4.     On what page would you begin to read about how to write an in-class essay?

5.     What chapter is devoted to learning how to revise an essay?

6.     What chapter offers information about how to analyze a film?

7.     If you were preparing to write a research paper, what chapter would be helpful?

8.     On what page would you find information about how to use books and periodicals in a research paper?

9.     If your instructor announced a quiz on how to use the semi-colon, where in the textbook would you look?

10. Your text provides detailed information on two different styles of research papers. What are those two styles?

11. If an instructor wrote “ww” above a word in your essay, where would you find out what that symbol means? Secondly, what DOES that symbol mean?

12. Where can you find a list of the most common prepositions in the English language?

13. On what pages would you find an essay written by Roger Ebert? Secondly, what is the topic of his essay?

Wednesday, October 24th--6:30 pm

I am so sorry, but I am going to have to cancel class today.
I am hoping most of you will see this message before class this afternoon.
(I awoke with a very bad migraine.)

Later today I will post the quiz for today with instructions. It will be due on Monday.

Again, I apologize for any inconvenience.

2nd posting for October 22nd, Monday

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Hello again,
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Monday, October 22, 2012--5 pm

Greetings,

Just a reminder from today's class:
Your final revised draft of the One Amazing Thing paragraph is due on Wednesday.  Please attach the rough draft with my comments to the back of the final draft. Thanks!

Also, be sure to bring your text to class.
See you then!

Sunday, October 21st, 2012--2 pm

Hello,

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. As I promised, below is a revised syllabus for the rest of the semester. Please note the changes carefully.

And a reminder--it is a good idea to bring your Between Worlds text to class every day. 

It is not necessary to bring your One Amazing Thing novel any more to class.

Also, here is the information about author Chitra Divakaruni's visit to our campus this Thursday. There are two opportunities to attend a short talk by Ms. Divakaruni. I really  hope all of you can attend one of the events.

"Where the Wild Stories Are"
Reading and Campus Lecture, followed by Book Signing

Provost Charles Gossett will welcome author Chitra Divakaruni, who will read from One Amazing Thing and speak about storytelling. Divakaruni will describe how she developed the ideas for her stories, especially how she came to the idea for One Amazing Thing while evacuating from a hurricane threat. Her talk will explore the idea that each of us has an amazing story in our lives and how to look for their value and importance.

This midday event is free and open to all members of the Sacramento State campus and to members of the community. Books are available for purchase in advance through the Hornet Bookstore for at a 20% discount.
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012
Time: 1pm to 2pm, followed by a book signing
Location: University Union Ballroom
Cost: Free and open to the campus and public

 

"The Stories that Save Us"
An Evening with the Author: Chitra Divakaruni

Author Chitra Divakaruni will share the genesis for One Amazing Thing. She will touch upon how in volunteering with Hurricane Katrina refugees that she learned the healing power of storytelling. Divakaruni will be introduced by Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies Sheree Meyer, the Founder of the One Book Program.

This evening event is free and open to all members of the Sacramento community. There will be a sign language interpreter for the event. Books are available for purchase in advance through the Hornet Bookstore for at a 20% discount.
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012
Time: 7 pm to 8pm, followed by a book signing
Location: University Union Ballroom
Cost: Free and open to the public
Parking: Free parking from 6pm to midnight in Parking Structure III, 6th floor only

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Week Nine:  (Oct. 22-26)

Read “Johnny Depp: A Pirate’s Life” pgs. 36-42 & “The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination” pgs. 154-160 (Mon)

Grammar Quiz #7—(Chapter 14: Shifts AND Mixed Sentences) (Wed.)

Week Ten: (Oct. 29-Nov. 2)

Read “Who’s Cheap?” pgs. 45-47 (Mon.)

Grammar Quiz #8—(Chapter 14: Pronoun Reference Agreement AND Faulty Verb Choice) (Wed.)

Week Eleven:  (Nov. 5-9)

Read “Watching my Back” pgs. 57-59

Grammar Quiz #9—(Chapter 14: Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers)

Week Twelve:  (Nov. 12-16)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12^TH—VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY—NO CLASSES

Read “When a Woman says No” pgs. 67-69 & “Where are you Going, Where have you Been?” pgs. 70-84 (Wed.)

Week Thirteen:  (Nov. 19-23)

View film and 3^rd in-class writing (Mon. and Wed.)

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 & 23—

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY—NO CLASSES

Week Fourteen (Nov. 26-30)

Critical Thinking Exercise (Mon.)

Grammar Quiz #10—(Chapter 14: Faulty Parallelism) (Wed.)

Week Fifteen (Dec. 3-7) LAST WEEK OF CLASSES

Semester Review of all 10 Grammar Quizzes (Mon.)

Looking Back, Looking Forward Discussion (Wed.)

Week Sixteen (Dec. 10--14) FINALS WEEK

THERE IS NO FINAL EXAM SCHEDULED FOR THIS CLASS.

Monday, October 25th, 2012--10 pm

Hello,

Reminders from class today:

1. Bring a blue or green book to class on Wednesday for the in class essay #2. The essay will be based on the essay, "The Color of Love" on page 15 in your textbook. It will be an open book/open notes writing assignment. Please come prepared to write by reading the essay at LEAST twice and noting any interesting details and moments in the essay. Pay particular attention to the grandmother. What is your impression of her? What kind of woman is she? Why does she do and say the things she does?

2. Your rough draft of the character paragraph based on One Amazing Thing is due on Wednesday, typed, doubled spaced, and set up in MLA format as we have discussed in class.

Sunday, October 14th, 2012--7 pm

Hello,

Just a reminder,
please continue to bring your novel, One Amazing Thing, to class until we complete the writing of the character paragraph.

Of course, you will also be bringing your other text as well since there are readings due for tomorrow as well.

See you then!

Friday, October 12th, 2012--8 pm

Greetings...

A few things....

Continue to read and follow the syllabus.
(Two essays are listed to read for Monday's class.)

Also, the essay on I assigned about writing about YOUR one amazing thing is due on Monday: typed, double spaced and in MLA format, as we discussed in class this week.

REMINDER...
Your second in-class writing (2 of 3) will be on Wednesday. That means, remember to bring a blue or green book to class that day.

Have a great weekend and be safe.
See you Monday.

Monday evening, October 8th, 2012--7:15 pm

Greetings,

A few reminders for this Wednesday's class:

1. Please remember to bring One Amazing Thing to class, as well as your other text, Between Worlds.

2. There will be a quiz on Subject/Verb Agreement.

Also,

here is a writing assignment that is due in one week, Monday, October 15th.

Please type and double space this assignment.

I expect that this writing response will be at least one page, although I am interested in quality and specifics, and NOT interested in reading "fluff."

For this assignment, I want you to imagine that you are one of the nine people trapped after the earthquake, just as the characters were in One Amazing Thing.

What is YOUR story? What one amazing thing would you share?

This writing response may be something very private and personal, so I want to assure you that I will NOT be sharing your response with ANYONE.

I want you to begin setting up your writing responses in MLA format. I will discuss this with you on Wednesday.

Sunday, October 7th, 2012--11:00 am

Hello,

Just a reminder...

If you have not already done so...
You need to have completed the reading of the novel, One Amazing Thing, by tomorrow's class.

Also, be sure to bring the novel to class with you.
(along with the completed take home quiz from last Wednesday)

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. See you tomorrow. :)

Wednesday, October 3, 2012--4:30 pm

Hello,

I am attaching the assignment due on Monday, in case you misplace the one that I distributed in class today.

Reminder, you do not HAVE to type the response to the prompt for "A Cabdriver's Daughter," but you certainly can if you wish.

Name______________________________________________English 10, Section______________

Grammar Quiz #4 – Pronoun Case AND

Writing Response to “A Cabdriver’s Daughter”

PRONOUN CASE  (circle the correct word)

It’s up to (we, us) geologists to warn the people of impending volcanic activity.

The principal made Jayden and (I, me) repair the damage to the auditorium wall.

If it were up to  Sue and (I, me) , the room would have been painted yellow.

The family’s running out of money, but that is a secret between his

mother and (him, he).

I don’t want anyone working but (she, her) working on the project.

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“The Cabdriver’s Daughter” by Waheeda Samady

On a separate sheet of paper, please write a response to this question. You may use any notes you took while reading the essay as well as any ideas from our class discussion. When you are finished, please staple your response to the back of this paper and submit.

Prompt: 

It is clear to readers that the relationship between the author, Waheeda Samady, and her father, is a close one; in fact, her family appears to be very close and they enjoy a good relationship with each other.

In your opinion, what makes a good family? Support your opinion with details from the essay. In other words, why specifically is Waheeda’s family a good one?

Monday, October 1, 2012--9 pm

Greetings!

A reminder: please re-read "A Cabdriver's Daughter" and either highlight/underline and make notes or ask questions in the margins as we discussed today in class. Or if you do not wish to write directly in the book, please take notes, etc. on a separate sheet of paper. You will not be handing these notes in to me, but you WILL be using them for an in class writing response.

Also, be sure to read ahead in the syllabus and stay current.

See you Wednesday.