EAP 1684

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EAP 1684

• Class 7

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Simple Sentences (Ch 16)

• A sentence is a group of words with a subject and
  a verb and a complete thought.
• A simple sentence contains only one subject verb
  combination. It is always an independent clause.

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Page 255 Different Subjects

• Singular subjects
• Plural subjects
• Pronouns
• Gerunds
• Compound subjects
• simple v. complete subjects

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Special Subjects

• Unstated subjects (second person YOU in
  imperative subjects)
• Remember to bring your dictionaries to class on
  Wednesday.
• Here / There
• Here/There are neither singular nor plural. The
  verb agrees with the noun that follows it.

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Prepositions (257)

• Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to
  other words in a sentence.
• It shows a relationship of space, motion, or
  position.
• Dont be a victim of the preposition!
• Practice 3 page 259

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Homework

• Finish Chapter 16. Do practices 4, 5,6, and 7,
  due in one week.
• Also, work on FPTM sections 3.1C and 3.1D. (Lab)
  

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Next time. ESSAY 1

• Next class, we will write our first in-class
  essay for the entire class.
• Remember, an essay is a group of paragraphs
  organized in a certain manner that discusses one
  main idea.
• The main idea of an essay is contained in the
  thesis statement

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Basic organization of an essay
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Graphic Representation
Introductory Paragraph
Thesis Statement
Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence
Body Paragraph 3
Concluding Paragraph
Concluding thoughts, Re-state the thesis
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Brainstorming

• When given a topic to write about, your first
  step is to brainstorm.
• Brainstorming means coming up with preliminary
  ideas before organizing your thoughts for an
  essay.

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Writing PlanOutline

• Before writing an essay, it is helpful to come up
  with a writing plan.
• This can be very simple
• It doesnt have to have complete sentences/
  proper grammar
• It is just a way to organize ideas.

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Within your paragraphs

• Make sure your sentences are complete.
• Make sure you are using transitions to aid in
  your coherence.
• Make sure your details all relate to the main
  idea.

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Homework

• Bring Dictionaries (English-English only) to
  class for the essay.
• Bring lined paper (not ripped from your notebook)