Reflection - Section 11 - Writing the Controlling Idea/Organizing and Developing Support - Nov. 26

Visit this URL: http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter2-10.cfm

Now that you are well familiar with a controlling idea/organizing and developing support, discuss a topic sentence that would be good to explore for the Holidays.

Example: Yesterday, I had an unusual Christmas experience at the Field House.

Please note that the above topic sentence enables the audience to inquire what kind of experience you've had and why it was unusual.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: definition continued, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 12 - Writing the Controlling Idea/Organizing and Developing Support - Nov. 26

Visit this URL: http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter2-10.cfm

Now that you are well familiar with a controlling idea/organizing and developing support, discuss a topic sentence that would be good to explore for the Holidays.

Example: Yesterday, I had an unusual Christmas experience at the Field House.

Please note that the above topic sentence enables the audience to inquire what kind of experience you've had and why it was unusual.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: definition continued, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 13 - Writing the Controlling Idea/Organizing and Developing Support - Nov. 26

Visit this URL: http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter2-10.cfm

Now that you are well familiar with a controlling idea/organizing and developing support, discuss a topic sentence that would be good to explore for the Holidays.

Example: Yesterday, I had an unusual Christmas experience at the Field House.

Please note that the above topic sentence enables the audience to inquire what kind of experience you've had and why it was unusual.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: definition continued, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 11 - Common Mistakes and Tricky Choices - Nov. 21

Visit this URL: http://englishplus.com/grammar/mistcont.htm to review some common mistakes in standard English. Sometimes we misuse words or phrases, but with more review and practice, we can learn to correct this. Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not? In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: definition, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 12 - Common Mistakes and Tricky Choices - Nov. 21

Visit this URL: http://englishplus.com/grammar/mistcont.htm to review some common mistakes in standard English. Sometimes we misuse words or phrases, but with more review and practice, we can learn to correct this. Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not? In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: definition, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 13 - Common Mistakes and Tricky Choices - Nov. 21

Visit this URL:  http://englishplus.com/grammar/mistcont.htm to review some common mistakes in standard English.  Sometimes we misuse words or phrases, but with more review and practice, we can learn to correct this.  Did you find this resource to be useful?  Why or why not?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re:  definition, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 11 - Reflection and Run-On Sentences - Nov. 14

Visit this URL:  http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000011.htm Why should we avoid run-on sentences?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification continued, Doctors Have Their Symptoms, Too).

Reflection - Section 12 - Reflection and Run-On Sentences - Nov. 14

Visit this URL:  http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000011.htm Why should we avoid run-on sentences?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification continued, Doctors Have Their Symptoms, Too).

Reflection - Section 13 - Reflection and Run-On Sentences - Nov. 14

Visit this URL:  http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000011.htm Why should we avoid run-on sentences?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification continued, Doctors Have Their Symptoms, Too).

Reflection - Section 11 - Common Mistakes in Writing - Nov. 12

Visit this URL:  http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation.  Did you find this resource to be useful?  Why or why not?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification).

Reflection - Section 12 - Common Mistakes in Writing - Nov. 12

Visit this URL:  http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation.  Did you find this resource to be useful?  Why or why not?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification).

Reflection - Section 13 - Common Mistakes in Writing - Nov. 12

Visit this URL:  http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation.  Did you find this resource to be useful?  Why or why not?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification).

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Reflection - Section 11 - Test #3 - Nov. 5

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #3. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Section 12 - Test #3 - Nov. 5

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #3. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Section 13 - Test #3 - Nov. 5

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #3. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?